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2019_12_13_Carmel MRI - Project Manual
FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC. d/b/a FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARMEL Carmel MRI Replacement PROJECT MANUAL #101175 Volume 1 of 1 Divisions 22-26 12188 ‘B’ North Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46280 Date: 13 December 2019 _______________________________________________________________________ Artekna Design · Office of Architecture, P.C. 321 East New York Street · Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317.955.5090 · 317.955.5091 fax · 877.479.5300 toll free www.artekna.com COPYRIGHT NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL INFORMATION IN IT IS THE PROPERTY OF ARTEKNA DESIGN, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURE, P.C. IT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND ITS SUBMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION TO MEET OFFICIAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OR FOR OTHER PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS PUBLICATION IN DEROGATION OF ARTEKNA’S COMMON LAW COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER RESERVED RIGHTS. THIS DOCUMENT NOR ANY PARTS OF IT, NOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING IT MAY BE COPIED, EXHIBITED, REPRODUCED, OR FURNISHED TO OTHERS, NOR MAY PHOTOGRAPHS BE TAKEN OF ANY ARTICLE FABRICATED OR ASSEMBLED FROM THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ARTEKNA DESIGN, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURE, P.C. ©COPYRIGHT 2019 BY ARTEKNA DESIGN, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURE, P.C. – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC. d/b/a FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARMEL CARMEL MRI REPLACEMENT 12188 ‘B’ NORTH MERIDIAN STREET CARMEL, IN 46280 CERTIFICATION PAGE Artekna Design, Office of Architecture, P.C. 321 E. New York Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 KYLE D. WILSON, PE, LEED® AP BD+C DARYL R. HUMBLE, P.E. This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel TABLE OF CONTENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Page 1 DIVISION SECTION TITLE 22 PLUMBING 22 05 00 Basic Plumbing Requirements 22 05 29 Plumbing Supports and Anchors 22 05 53 Plumbing Identification 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 10 00 Plumbing Piping 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) 23 05 00 Basic HVAC Requirements 23 05 29 HVAC Supports and Anchors 23 05 53 HVAC Identification 23 09 13 Instrumentation 23 21 00 Hydronic Piping 26 ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 Basic Electrical Requirements 26 05 03 Through Penetration Firestopping 26 05 05 Electrical Demolition for Remodeling 26 05 13 Wire And Cable 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 27 Supporting Devices 26 05 33 Conduit and Boxes 26 05 53 Electrical Identification 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 28 16 Disconnect Switches END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Requirements applicable to all Division 22 Sections. Also refer to Division 1 - General Requirements. B. All materials and installation methods shall conform to the applicable standards, guidelines and codes referenced herein and within each specification section. 1.2 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS A. The Owner will supply the following items for installation and/or connection by This Contractor: B. The following items shall be relocated, installed and/or connected by This Contractor: C. The Owner will supply manufacturer's installation data for Owner-purchased equipment for this project. D. This Contractor shall make all plumbing system connections shown on the drawings or as required for fully functional units. E. This Contractor is responsible for all damage to Owner furnished equipment caused during installation. 1.3 DIVISION OF WORK BETWEEN MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & CONTROL CONTRACTORS A. Definitions: 1. "Mechanical Contractors" refers to the following: a. Plumbing Contractor. b. Mechanical Piping Contractor. c. Sheetmetal Contractor. d. Temperature Control Contractor. e. Fire Protection Contractor. f. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Contractor. 2. Motor Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the remote operation of the magnetic coils of magnetic motor starters or relays, or the wiring that permits direct cycling of motors by means of devices in series with the motor power wiring. In the latter case the devices are usually single phase and are usually connected to the motor power wiring through a manual motor starter having "Manual-Off-Auto" provisions. 3. Control devices such as start-stop push buttons, thermostats, pressure switches, flow switches, relays, etc., generally represent the types of equipment associated with motor control wiring. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 2 4. Motor control wiring is single phase and usually 120 volts. In some instances, the voltage will be the same as the motor power wiring. Generally, where the motor power wiring exceeds 120 volts, a control transformer is used to give a control voltage of 120 volts. 5. Temperature Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the operation of a motorized damper, solenoid valve or motorized valve, etc., either modulating or two-position, as opposed to wiring which directly powers or controls a motor used to drive equipment such as fans, pumps, etc. a. This wiring will be from a 120 volt source and may continue as 120 volt, or be reduced in voltage (24 volt) in which case a control transformer shall be furnished as part of the temperature control wiring. 6. Control Motor: An electric device used to operate dampers, valves, etc. It may be two-position or modulating. Conventional characteristics of such a motor are 24 volts, 60 cycles, 1 phase, although other voltages may be encountered. 7. Voltage is generally specified and scheduled as distribution voltage. Motor submittals may be based on utilization voltage if it corresponds to the correct distribution voltage. Distribution/Nominal Voltage Utilization Voltage 120 115 208 200 240 230 277 265 480 460 B. General: 1. The purpose of these Specifications is to outline the Electrical and Mechanical Contractor's responsibilities related to electrical work required for items such as temperature controls, mechanical equipment, fans, chillers, compressors and the like. The exact wiring requirements for much of the equipment cannot be determined until the systems have been selected and submittals reviewed. Therefore, the electrical drawings show only known wiring related to such items. All wiring not shown on the electrical drawings, but required for mechanical systems, is the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor. 2. Where the drawings require the Electrical Contractor to wire between equipment furnished by the Mechanical Contractor, such wiring shall terminate at terminals provided in the equipment. The Mechanical Contractor shall provide complete electrical power/controls wiring diagrams and supervision to the Electrical Contractor and designate the terminal numbers for correct wiring. 3. All electrical work shall conform to the National Electrical Code. All provisions of the Electrical Specifications concerning wiring, protection, etc., apply to wiring provided by the Mechanical Contractor unless noted otherwise. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 3 4. Control low (24V) and control line (120V) voltage wiring, conduit, and related switches and relays required for the automatic control and/or interlock of motors and equipment, including final connection, are to be furnished and installed under Divisions 21, 22 and 23. Materials and installation to conform to Class 1 or 2. 5. All Contractors shall establish utility elevations prior to fabrication and shall coordinate their material and equipment with other trades. When a conflict arises, priority is as follows: a. Light fixtures. b. Gravity flow piping, including steam and condensate. c. Electrical busduct. d. Sheet metal. e. Electrical cable trays, including access space. f. Sprinkler piping and other piping. g. Electrical conduits and wireway. C. Mechanical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Assumes responsibility for internal wiring of all equipment provided by the Mechanical Contractor, for example: a. Boiler Feed Pumps. b. Burners. c. Computer Room Air Conditioning Units. d. Condensing Units. e. Gas Trains. f. Package Air Handling Units. 2. Assumes all responsibility for the Temperature Control wiring, when the Temperature Control Contractor is a Subcontractor to the Mechanical Contractor. 3. Temperature Control Contractor's Responsibility: a. Wiring of all devices needed to make the Temperature Control System functional. b. Verifying any control wiring on the electrical drawings as being by the Electrical Contractor. All wiring required for the Control System, but not shown on the electrical drawings, is the responsibility of the Temperature Control Contractor. c. Coordinating equipment locations (such as relays, transformers, etc.) with the Electrical Contractor, where wiring of the equipment is by the Electrical Contractor. 4. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 4 D. Electrical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Provides all combination starters, manual starters and disconnect devices shown on the Electrical Drawings or indicated to be by the Electrical Contractor on the Mechanical Drawings or Specifications. 2. Installs and wires all remote control devices furnished by the Mechanical Contractor or Temperature Control Contractor when so noted on the Electrical Drawings. 3. Provides motor control and temperature control wiring, where so noted on the drawings. 4. Furnishes, installs and connects all relays, etc., for automatic shutdown of certain fans upon actuation of the Fire Alarm System as indicated and specified in Division 28. 5. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor’s Responsibility Prior to Submitting Pricing Data: 1. The Contractor is responsible for constructing complete and operating systems. The Contractor acknowledges and understands that the Contract Documents are a two- dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object, subject to human interpretation. This representation may include imperfect data, interpreted codes, utility guidelines, three- dimensional conflicts, and required field coordination items. Such deficiencies can be corrected when identified prior to ordering material and starting installation. The Contractor agrees to carefully study and compare the individual Contract Documents and report at once in writing to the Design Team any deficiencies the Contractor may discover. The Contractor further agrees to require each subcontractor to likewise study the documents and report at once any deficiencies discovered. 2. The Contractor shall resolve all reported deficiencies with the Architect/Engineer prior to awarding any subcontracts, ordering material, or starting any work with the Contractor’s own employees. Any work performed prior to receipt of instructions from the Design Team will be done at the Contractor’s risk. B. Qualifications: 1. Only products of reputable manufacturers are acceptable. 2. All Contractors and subcontractors shall employ only workers skilled in their trades. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 5 C. Compliance with Codes, Laws, Ordinances: 1. Conform to all requirements of the City of Carmel Codes, Laws, Ordinances and other regulations having jurisdiction. 2. Conform to all published standards of the Franciscan Alliance. 3. Conform to all State Codes. 4. Conform to Federal Act S.3874 requiring the reduction of lead in drinking water. 5. If there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations and these specifications, the Architect/Engineer shall determine the method or equipment used. 6. If the Contractor notes, at the time of bidding, any parts of the drawings or specifications that do not comply with the codes or regulations, he shall inform the Architect/Engineer in writing, requesting a clarification. If there is insufficient time for this procedure, he shall submit with his proposal a separate price to make the system comply with the codes and regulations. 7. All changes to the system made after letting of the contract, to comply with codes or requirements of Inspectors, shall be made by the Contractor without cost to the Owner. 8. If there is a discrepancy between manufacturer's recommendations and these specifications, the manufacturer's recommendations shall govern. 9. All rotating shafts and/or equipment shall be completely guarded from all contact. Partial guards and/or guards that do not meet all applicable OSHA standards are not acceptable. Contractor is responsible for providing this guarding if it is not provided with the equipment supplied. D. Permits, Fees, Taxes, Inspections: 1. Procure all applicable permits and licenses. 2. Abide by all laws, regulations, ordinances, and other rules of the State or Political Subdivision where the work is done, or as required by any duly constituted public authority. 3. Pay all charges for permits or licenses. 4. Pay all fees and taxes imposed by the State, Municipal and/or other regulatory bodies. 5. Pay all charges arising out of required inspections by an authorized body. 6. Pay all charges arising out of required contract document reviews associated with the project and as initiated by the Owner or authorized agency/consultant. 7. Where applicable, all fixtures, equipment and materials shall be listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. and approved by FM Global. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 6 E. Utility Company Requirements: 1. Secure from the appropriate private or public utility company all applicable requirements. 2. Comply with all utility company requirements. 3. Make application for and pay for service connections, such as sewer, and water. and gas. 4. Make application for and pay for all meters and metering systems required by the utility company. F. Examination of Drawings: 1. The drawings for the plumbing work are completely diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of the work and to indicate the general arrangements and locations of equipment, outlets, etc., and the approximate sizes of equipment. 2. Contractor shall determine the exact locations of equipment and rough-ins, and the exact routing of pipes and ducts to best fit the layout of the job. 3. Scaling of the drawings is not sufficient or accurate for determining these locations. 4. Where job conditions require reasonable changes in indicated arrangements and locations, such changes shall be made by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. 5. Because of the scale of the drawings, certain basic items, such as fittings, boxes, valves, unions, etc., may not be shown, but where required by other sections of the specifications or required for proper installation of the work, such items shall be furnished and installed. 6. If an item is either on the drawings or in the specifications, it shall be included in this contract. 7. Determination of quantities of material and equipment required shall be made by the Contractor from the documents. Where discrepancies arise between drawings, schedules and/or specifications, the greater number shall govern. 8. Where used in mechanical documents, the word "furnish" shall mean supply for use, the word "install" shall mean connect complete and ready for operation, and the word "provide" shall mean to supply for use and connect complete and ready for operation. a. Any item listed as furnished shall also be installed, unless otherwise noted. b. Any item listed as installed shall also be furnished, unless otherwise noted. G. Field Measurements: 1. Verify all pertinent dimensions at the job site before ordering any materials or fabricating any supports, pipes or ducts. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 7 H. Electronic Media/Files: 1. Construction drawings for this project have been prepared utilizing Revit. 2. Contractors and Subcontractors may request electronic media files of the contract drawings and/or copies of the specifications. Specifications will be provided in PDF format. 3. Upon request for electronic media, the Contractor shall complete and return a signed “Electronic File Transmittal” form provided by IMEG. 4. If the information requested includes floor plans prepared by others, the Contractor will be responsible for obtaining approval from the appropriate Design Professional for use of that part of the document. 5. The electronic contract documents can be used for preparation of shop drawings and as-built drawings only. The information may not be used in whole or in part for any other project. 6. The drawings prepared by IMEG for bidding purposes may not be used directly for ductwork layout drawings or coordination drawings. 7. The use of these CAD documents by the Contractor does not relieve them from their responsibility for coordination of work with other trades and verification of space available for the installation. 8. The information is provided to expedite the project and assist the Contractor with no guarantee by IMEG as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided. IMEG accepts no responsibility or liability for the Contractor’s use of these documents. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Procedures: In addition to the provisions of Division 1, the following are required: 1. Transmittal: Each transmittal shall include the following: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Contractor’s name and address d. Division of work (e.g., plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) e. Description of items submitted and relevant specification number f. Notations of deviations from the contract documents g. Other pertinent data 2. Submittal Cover Sheet: Each submittal shall include a cover sheet containing: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Architect/Engineer Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 8 d. Contractor and subcontractors’ names and addresses e. Supplier and manufacturer’s names and addresses f. Division of work (e.g., plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) g. Description of item submitted (using project nomenclature) and relevant specification number h. Notations of deviations from the contract documents i. Other pertinent data j. Provide space for Contractor’s review stamps 3. Composition: a. Submittals shall be submitted using specification sections and the project nomenclature for each item. b. Individual submittal packages shall be prepared for items in each specification section. All items within a single specification section shall be packaged together where possible. An individual submittal may contain items from multiple specifications sections if the items are intimately linked (e.g., pumps and motors). c. All sets shall contain an index of the items enclosed with a general topic description on the cover. 4. Content: Submittals shall include all fabrication, erection, layout, and setting drawings; manufacturers' standard drawings; schedules; descriptive literature, catalogs and brochures; performance and test data; electrical power criteria (e.g., voltage, phase, amps, horsepower, kW, etc.) wiring and control diagrams; Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR); dimensions; shipping and operating weights; shipping splits; service clearances; and all other drawings and descriptive data of materials of construction as may be required to show that the materials, equipment or systems and the location thereof conform to the requirements of the contract documents. 5. Contractor’s Approval Stamp: a. The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve all shop drawings before submitting them to the Architect/Engineer. The Contractor shall stamp, date and sign each submittal certifying it has been reviewed. b. Unstamped submittals will be rejected. c. The Contractor’s review shall include, but not be limited to, verification of the following: 1) Only approved manufacturers are used. 2) Addenda items have been incorporated. 3) Catalog numbers and options match those specified. 4) Performance data matches that specified. 5) Electrical characteristics and loads match those specified. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 9 6) Equipment connection locations, sizes, capacities, etc. have been coordinated with other affected trades. 7) Dimensions and service clearances are suitable for the intended location. 8) Equipment dimensions are coordinated with support steel, housekeeping pads, openings, etc. 9) Constructability issues are resolved (e.g., weights and dimensions are suitable for getting the item into the building and into place, sinks fit into countertops, etc.). d. The Contractor shall review, stamp and approve all subcontractors’ submittals as described above. e. The Contractor’s approval stamp is required on all submittals. Approval will indicate the Contractor’s review of all material and a complete understanding of exactly what is to be furnished. Contractor shall clearly mark all deviations from the contract documents on all submittals. If deviations are not marked by the Contractor, then the item shall be required to meet all drawing and specification requirements. 6. Submittal Identification and Markings: a. The Contractor shall clearly mark each item with the same nomenclature applied on the drawings or in the specifications. b. The Contractor shall clearly indicate the size, finish, material, etc. c. Where more than one model is shown on a manufacturer's sheet, the Contractor shall clearly indicate exactly which item and which data is intended. d. All marks and identifications on the submittals shall be unambiguous. 7. Schedule submittals to expedite the project. Coordinate submission of related items. 8. Identify variations from the contract documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to the successful performance of the completed work. 9. Reproduction of contract documents alone is not acceptable for submittals. 10. Incomplete submittals will be rejected without review. Partial submittals will only be reviewed with prior approval from the Architect/Engineer. 11. Submittals not required by the contract documents may be returned without review. 12. The Architect/Engineer's responsibility shall be to review one set of shop drawing submittals for each product. If the first submittal is incomplete or does not comply with the drawings and/or specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible to bear the cost for the Architect/Engineer to recheck and handle the additional shop drawing submittals. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 10 13. Submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Architect/Engineer before releasing any equipment for manufacture or shipment. 14. Contractor’s responsibility for errors, omissions or deviation from the contract documents in submittals is not relieved by the Architect/Engineer’s approval. B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email submittals as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer, unless a web-based submittal program is used. 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. Submittal file name: 22 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: 22 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 1.6 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. The requirements herein are in addition to the provisions of Division 1. B. Format: 1. Use AIA Document Continuation Sheets G703 or another similar form approved by the Owner and Architect/Engineer. 2. Submit in Excel format. 3. Support values given with substantiating data. C. Preparation: 1. Itemize work required by each specification section and list all providers. All work provided by subcontractors and major suppliers shall be listed on the Schedule of Values. List each subcontractor and supplier by company name. 2. Break down all costs into: a. Material: Delivered cost of product with taxes paid. b. Labor: Labor cost, excluding overhead and profit. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 11 3. Itemize the cost for each of the following: a. Overhead and profit. b. Bonds. c. Insurance. d. General Requirements: Itemize all requirements. 4. For each line item having an installed cost of more than $5,000, break down costs to list major products or operations under each item. At a minimum, provide material and labor cost line items for the following: a. Excavation and backfill for underground piping systems inside the building. b. Underground piping systems inside the building (sanitary, storm, etc.) listed separately. Break down the material and labor for each piping system based on geography (building, floor, wing and/or phase). c. Each aboveground piping system (sanitary, storm, domestic water, etc.). Break down the material and labor for each piping system based on geography (building, floor, wing and/or phase). d. Pipe insulation with separate material and labor line items for each piping system listed above. e. Each piece of equipment requiring shop drawings (e.g., backflow preventer, water heater, water softener, etc.) using the project nomenclature (BFP-1, WH-1, WS-1, etc.). f. Each plumbing fixture (e.g., WC, lavatory, sink, etc.). Multiple units of the same type can be listed together, provided quantities are also listed so unit costs can be determined. g. Site utilities (5’ beyond building) h. Seismic design i. Water balancing j. Commissioning k. Record drawings l. Punchlist and closeout D. Update Schedule of Values when: 1. Indicated by Architect/Engineer. 2. Change of subcontractor or supplier occurs. 3. Change of product or equipment occurs. 1.7 CHANGE ORDERS A. A detailed material and labor takeoff shall be prepared for each change order, along with labor rates and markup percentages. Change orders with inadequate breakdown will be rejected. B. Change order work shall not proceed until authorized. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 12 1.8 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS' INSPECTION A. The following equipment shall not be placed in operation until a competent installation and service representative of the manufacturer has inspected the installation and certified that the equipment is properly installed, adjusted and lubricated; that preliminary operating instructions have been given; and that the equipment is ready for operation: 1. Fire Seal Systems B. Contractor shall arrange for and obtain supplier's on-site inspection(s) at proper time(s) to assure each phase of equipment installation and/or connection is in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. C. Submit copies of start-up reports to the Architect/Engineer and include copies of Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manuals. 1.9 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING & MAINTENANCE A. Exercise care in transporting and handling to avoid damage to materials. Store materials on the site to prevent damage. Keep materials clean, dry and free from harmful conditions. Immediately remove any materials that become wet or that are suspected of becoming contaminated with mold or other organisms. B. Keep all bearings properly lubricated and all belts properly tensioned and aligned. C. Coordinate the installation of heavy and large equipment with the General Contractor and/or Owner. If the Mechanical Contractor does not have prior documented experience in rigging and lifting similar equipment, he/she shall contract with a qualified lifting and rigging service that has similar documented experience. Follow all equipment lifting and support guidelines for handling and moving. D. Contractor is responsible for moving equipment into the building and/or site. Contractor shall review site prior to bid for path locations and any required building modifications to allow movement of equipment. Contractor shall coordinate his/her work with other trades. 1.10 NETWORK / INTERNET CONNECTED EQUIPMENT A. These specifications may require certain equipment or systems to have network, Internet and/or remote access capability (“Network Capability”). Any requirement for Network Capability shall be interpreted only as a functional capability and is not to be construed as authority to connect or enable any Network Capability. Network Capability may only be connected or enabled with the express written consent of the Owner. 1.11 WARRANTY A. Provide one-year warranty, unless otherwise noted, to the Owner for all fixtures, equipment, materials, and workmanship. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 13 B. The warranty period for all work in this Division of the specifications shall commence on the date of final acceptance, unless a whole or partial system or any separate piece of equipment or component is put into use for the benefit of any party other than the installing contractor with prior written authorization. In this instance, the warranty period shall commence on the date when such whole system, partial system or separate piece of equipment or component is placed in operation and accepted in writing by the Owner. C. Warranty requirements shall extend to correction, without cost to the Owner, of all Work found to be defective or nonconforming to the contract documents. The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting all damage resulting from defects or nonconformance with contract documents. 1.12 INSURANCE A. Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as set forth in Division 0 of these specifications. 1.13 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION A. Where several manufacturers’ names are given, the manufacturer for which a catalog number is given is the basis for job design and establishes the quality required. B. Equivalent equipment manufactured by the other named manufacturers may be used. Contractor shall ensure that all items submitted by these other manufacturers meet all requirements of the drawings and specifications, and fits in the allocated space. C. Any material, article or equipment of other unnamed manufacturers which will adequately perform the services and duties imposed by the design and is of a quality equal to or better than the material, article or equipment identified by the drawings and specifications may be used if approval is secured in writing from the Architect/Engineer not later than ten days prior to the bid opening. D. This Contractor assumes all costs incurred as a result of using the offered material, article or equipment, on his part or on the part of other Contractors whose work is affected. E. This Contractor may list voluntary add or deduct prices for alternate materials on the bid form. These items will not be used in determining the low bidder. F. All material substitutions requested later than ten (10) days prior to bid opening must be listed as voluntary changes on the bid form. 1.14 PROJECT COMMISSIONING A. The Contractor shall work with the Commissioning Agent (CxA) and provide all services as described in the Commissioning Plan. PART 2 - PRODUCTS NOT APPLICABLE Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 14 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 JOBSITE SAFETY A. Neither the professional activities of the Architect/Engineer, nor the presence of the Architect/Engineer or his or her employee and subconsultants at a construction site, shall relieve the Contractor and other entity of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. The Architect/Engineer and his or her personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. The Contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety. The Architect/Engineer and the Architect/Engineer’s consultants shall be indemnified and shall be made additional insureds under the Contractor’s general liability insurance policy. 3.2 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OBSERVATION OF WORK A. The Contractor shall provide seven (7) calendar days’ notice to the Architect/Engineer prior to: 1. Placing fill over underground and underslab utilities. 2. Covering exterior walls, interior partitions and chases. 3. Installing hard or suspended ceilings and soffits. B. The Architect/Engineer will have the opportunity to review the installation and provide a written report noting deficiencies requiring correction. The Contractor’s schedule shall account for these reviews and show them as line items in the approved schedule. C. Above-Ceiling Final Observation 1. All work above the ceilings must be complete prior to the Architect/Engineer’s review. This includes, but is not limited to: a. Pipe insulation is installed and fully sealed. b. Pipe wall penetrations are sealed. c. Pipe identification and valve tags are installed. 2. In order to prevent the Above-Ceiling Final Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor shall review the status of the work and certify, in writing, that the work is ready for the Above-Ceiling Final Observation. 3. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the ceilings have been installed prior to this review and prior to 7 days elapsing, the Architect/Engineer may not recommend further payments to the contractor until such time as full access has been provided. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 15 3.3 PROJECT CLOSEOUT A. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1. B. Final Jobsite Observation: 1. In order to prevent the Final Jobsite Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor is required to review the completion status of the project and certify that the job is ready for the final jobsite observation. 2. Attached to the end of this section is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to requesting a review. 3. Upon Contractor certification that the project is complete and ready for a final observation, the Contractor shall sign the attached certification and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. 4. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and that additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the costs incurred by the Architect/Engineer’s additional time and expenses will be deducted from the Contractor’s contract retainage prior to final payment at the completion of the job. C. Before final payment is authorized, this Contractor must submit the following: 1. Operation and maintenance manuals with copies of approved shop drawings. 2. Record documents including marked-up or reproducible drawings and specifications. 3. A report documenting the instructions given to the Owner's representatives complete with the number of hours spent in the instruction. The report shall bear the signature of an authorized agent of This Contractor and shall be signed by the Owner's representatives. 4. Start-up reports on all equipment requiring a factory installation inspection or start-up. 5. Provide spare parts, maintenance, and extra materials in quantities specified in individual specification sections. Deliver to project site and place in location as directed; receipt by Architect/Engineer required prior to final payment approval. 3.4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. General: 1. Provide an electronic copy of the O&M manuals as described below for Architect/Engineer’s review and approval. The electronic copy shall be corrected as required to address the Architect/Engineer’s comments. Once corrected, electronic copies and paper copies shall be distributed as directed by the Architect/Engineer. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 16 2. Approved O&M manuals shall be completed and in the Owner's possession prior to Owner's acceptance and at least 10 days prior to instruction of operating personnel. B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email the O&M manual as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer. 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. O&M file name: O&M.div22.contractor.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: O&Mtransmittal.div22.contractor.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 6. Provide the Owner with an approved copy of the O&M manual on compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), or flash drives with a permanently affixed label, printed with the title “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of the project and subject matter of disc/flash drive when multiple disc/flash drives are required. 7. All text shall be searchable. 8. Bookmarks shall be used, dividing information first by specification section, then systems, major equipment and finally individual items. All bookmark titles shall include the nomenclature used in the construction documents and shall be an active link to the first page of the section being referenced. C. Paper Copy Submittal Procedures: 1. Once the electronic version of the manuals has been approved by the Architect/Engineer, three (3) paper copies of the O&M manual shall be provided to the Owner. The content of the paper copies shall be identical to the corrected electronic copy. 2. Binder Requirements: The Contractor shall submit O&M manuals in heavy duty, locking three ring binders. Incorporate clear vinyl sheet sleeves on the front cover and spine for slip -in labeling. “Peel and stick” labels are not acceptable. Sheet lifters shall be supplied at the front of each notebook. The three-ring binders shall be 1/2" thicker than initial material to allow for Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 17 future inserts. If more than one notebook is required, label in consecutive order. For example; 1 of 2, 2 of 2. No other form of binding is acceptable. 3. Binder Labels: Label the front and spine of each binder with “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of project, and subject matter. 4. Index Tabs: Divide information by specification section, major equipment, or systems using index tabs. All tab titling shall be clearly printed under reinforced plastic tabs. All equipment shall be labeled to match the identification in the construction documents. D. Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include: 1. Title Page: Include title page with project title, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, all subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers, with addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, email addresses and point of contacts. Website URLs and email addresses shall be active links in the electronic submittal. 2. Table of Contents: Include a table of contents describing specification section, systems, major equipment, and individual items. 3. Copies of all final approved shop drawings and submittals. Include Architect’s/Engineer’s shop drawing review comments. Insert the individual shop drawing directly after the Operation and Maintenance information for the item(s) in the review form. 4. Copy of final approved test and balance reports. 5. Copies of all factory inspections and/or equipment startup reports. 6. Copies of warranties. 7. Schematic electrical power/controls wiring diagrams of the equipment that have been updated for field conditions. Field wiring shall have label numbers to match drawings. 8. Dimensional drawings of equipment. 9. Capacities and utility consumption of equipment. 10. Detailed parts lists with lists of suppliers. 11. Operating procedures for each system. 12. Maintenance schedule and procedures. Include a chart listing maintenance requirements and frequency. 13. Repair procedures for major components. 14. List of lubricants in all equipment and recommended frequency of lubrication. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 18 15. Instruction books, cards, and manuals furnished with the equipment. 3.5 INSTRUCTING THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVES A. Adequately instruct the Owner's designated representatives in the maintenance, care, and operation of all systems installed under this contract. B. Provide verbal and written instructions to the Owner's representatives by FACTORY PERSONNEL in the care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment and systems. C. The Owner has the option to make a video recording of all instructions. Coordinate schedule of instructions to facilitate this recording. D. The instructions shall include: 1. Explanation of all system flow diagrams. 2. Maintenance of equipment. 3. Start-up procedures for all major equipment. 4. Explanation of seasonal system changes. E. The Architect/Engineer shall be notified of the time and place instructions will be given to the Owner's representatives so he or his representative can attend if desired. F. Minimum hours of instruction for each item shall be: 1. Domestic Hot Water System - 4 hours. 2. Domestic Water Pressure Booster System - 4 hours. 3. Water Softener System - 4 hours. 4. Medical Gas System(s) - 8 hours. G. The Contractor shall prepare a detailed, written training agenda and submit it to the Architect/Engineer a minimum of two weeks prior to the formal training for approval. The written agenda shall include specific training points within the items described above. For example: how to adjust setpoints, troubleshooting, proper start-up, proper shut-down, seasonal changes, draining, venting, changing filters, changing belts, etc. Failure to provide and follow an approved training agenda may result in additional training required at the expense of the Contractor. H. Operating Instructions: 1. Contractor is responsible for all instructions to the Owner's representatives for the mechanical and control systems. 2. If the Contractor does not have staff that can adequately provide the required instructions he shall include in his bid an adequate amount to reimburse the Owner for the Architect/Engineer to perform these services. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 19 3.6 SYSTEM STARTING AND ADJUSTING A. The plumbing systems shall be complete and operating. System startup, testing, adjusting, and balancing to obtain satisfactory system performance is the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes calibration and adjustments of all controls, noise level adjustments and final adjustments as required. B. Complete all manufacturer-recommended startup procedures and checklists to verify proper motor rotation, electrical power voltage is within equipment limitations, equipment controls maintain pressures and temperatures within acceptable ranges, all filters and protective guards are in-place, acceptable access is provided for maintenance and servicing, and equipment operation does not pose a danger to personnel or property. C. Contractor shall adjust the plumbing systems and controls at season changes during the one year warranty period, as required, to provide satisfactory operation and to prove performance of all systems in all seasons. D. All operating conditions and control sequences shall be tested during the start-up period. Test all interlocks, safety shutdowns, controls, and alarms. E. The Contractor, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers shall have skilled technicians to ensure that all systems perform properly. If the Architect/Engineer is requested to visit the job site for trouble shooting, assisting in start-up, obtaining satisfactory equipment operation, resolving installation and/or workmanship problems, equipment substitution issues or unsatisfactory system performance, including call backs during the warranty period, through no fault of the design; the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner on a time and materials basis for services rendered at the Architect/Engineer's standard hourly rates in effect when the services are requested. The Contractor shall pay the Owner for services required that are product, installation or workmanship related. Payment is due within 30 days after services are rendered. 3.7 RECORD DOCUMENTS A. The following paragraph supplements Division 1 requirements: Contractor shall maintain at the job site a separate and complete set of plumbing drawings and specifications on which he shall clearly and permanently mark in complete detail all changes made to the plumbing systems. B. Mark drawings to indicate revisions to piping size and location, both exterior and interior; including locations devices, requiring periodic maintenance or repair; actual equipment locations, dimensioned from column lines; actual inverts and locations of underground piping; concealed equipment, dimensioned from column lines; mains and branches of piping systems, with valves and control devices located and numbered, concealed unions located, and with items requiring maintenan ce located; Change Orders; concealed control system devices. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 20 C. Before completion of the project, a set of reproducible plumbing drawings will be given to the Contractor for transfer of all as-built conditions from the paper set maintained at the job site. All marks on reproducibles shall be clear and permanent. D. Mark specifications to show approved substitutions; Change Orders, and actual equipment and materials used. E. Record changes daily and keep the marked drawings available for the Architect/Engineer's examination at any normal work time. F. Upon completing the job, and before final payment is made, give the marked-up drawings to the Architect/Engineer. 3.8 PAINTING A. This Contractor shall paint the following items: 1. All piping exposed in equipment room B. Paint all equipment that is marred or damaged prior to the Owner's acceptance. Paint and color shall match original equipment paint and shall be obtained from the equipment supplier if available. C. Equipment in finished areas that will be painted to match the room decor will be painted by others. Should this Contractor install equipment in a finished area after the area has been painted, he shall have the equipment and all its supports, hangers, etc., painted to match the room decor. D. Equipment cabinets, casings, covers, metal jackets, etc., in equipment rooms or concealed spaces, shall be furnished in standard or prime finish, free from scratches, abrasions, chips, etc. E. Equipment in occupied spaces, or if standard to the unit, shall have a baked primer with baked enamel finish coat free from scratches, abrasions, chips, etc. If color option is specified or is standard to the unit, this Contractor shall, before ordering, verify with the Architect/Engineer his color preference and furnish this color. F. Paint all outdoor uninsulated steel piping the color selected by Owner or Architect/Engineer. G. Paint all outdoor exposed natural gas piping the color selected by Owner or Architect/Engineer. H. After surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned and are free of oil, dirt, and other foreign matter; paint all pipes and equipment with the following: 1. Bare Metal Surfaces - Apply one coat of primer suitable for the metal being painted. Finish with two coats of Alkyd base enamel paint. 2. Insulated Surfaces - Paint insulation jackets with two coats of semi-gloss acrylic latex paint. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 21 3. Color of paint shall be as follows: a. All piping in equipment room: 1) Domestic Cold Water: Blue pipe/white letters 2) Domestic Hot Water: Red pipe/white letters 3) Sanitary Waste: Green pipe/black letters 4) Natural Gas: Yellow pipe/black letters 3.9 ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Thoroughly clean all equipment and systems prior to the Owner's final acceptance of the project. Clean all foreign paint, grease, oil, dirt, labels, stickers, and other foreign material from all equipment. B. Clean all areas where moisture is present. Immediately report any mold, biological growth, or water damage. C. Remove all rust, scale, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all exposed piping, hangers, and accessories. D. Remove all rubbish, debris, etc., accumulated during construction from the premises. 3.10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Contractor shall coordinate the installation of all equipment, valves, dampers, operators, etc., with other trades to maintain clear access area for servicing. B. All equipment shall be installed in such a way to maximize access to parts needing service or maintenance. Review the final field location, placement, and orientation of equipment with the Owner’s designated representative prior to setting equipment. C. Installation of equipment or devices without regard to coordination of access requirements and confirmation with the Owner’s designated representative will result in removal and reinstallation of the equipment at the Contractor’s expense. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 00 - Page 22 READINESS CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL JOBSITE OBSERVATION To prevent the final job observation from occurring too early, we require that the Contractor review the completion status of the project and, by copy of this document, certify that the job is indeed ready for the final job observation. The following is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to your requesting a final job observation. 1. Penetrations fire sealed and labeled in accordance with specifications. 2. All pumps operating and balanced. 3. All plumbing fixtures installed and caulked. 4. Pipe insulation complete, pipes labeled and valves tagged. Accepted by: Prime Contractor _______________________________________________ By ___________________________________ Date ___________________ Upon Contractor certification that the project is complete and ready for a final job observation, we require the Contractor to sign this agreement and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and that additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the costs incurred by the Architect/Engineers for additional time and expenses will be deducted from the Contractor's contract retainage prior to final payment at the completion of the job. * * * * * This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Hangers, Supports, and Associated Anchors. B. Equipment Bases and Supports. C. Sleeves and Seals. D. Flashing and Sealing of Equipment and Pipe Stacks. E. Cutting of Openings. F. Escutcheon Plates and Trim. 1.2 REFERENCES A. MSS SP-58 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation. B. MSS SP 69 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application. C. MSS SP 89 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrication and Installation Practices D. MSS SP-127 – Bracing for Piping Systems Seismic-Wind-Dynamic Design, Selection, Application 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings and product data under provisions of Section 22 05 00. Include plastic pipe manufacturers’ support spacing requirements. 1.4 WORK FURNISHED BUT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS A. Furnish sleeves and hanger inserts to General Contractor for placement into formwork. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 HANGER RODS A. Hanger rods for single rod hangers shall conform to the following: Pipe Size Hanger Rod Diameter Column #1 Column #2 2" and smaller 3/8" 3/8" Column #1: Steel pipe. Column #2: Copper and plastic pipe. B. Rods for double rod hangers may be reduced one size. Minimum rod diameter is 3/8 inches. C. Hanger rods and accessories used in mechanical spaces or otherwise dry areas shall have ASTM B633 electro-plated zinc finish. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 2 D. All hanger rods, nuts, washers, clevises, etc., in damp areas shall have ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized finish applied after fabrication. This applies to the following areas: 1. Mechanical Rooms 2.2 PIPE AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS A. General: 1. Pipe hangers, clamps, and supports shall conform to Manufacturers Standardization Society MSS SP-58, 69, 89, and 127 (where applicable). 2. On all insulated piping, provide at each support an insert of same thickness and contour as adjoining insulation, between the pipe and insulation jacket, to prevent insulation from sagging and crushing. Refer to insulation specifications for materials and additional information. a. Insulation Couplings: 1) Insulation Coupling: Molded thermoplastic, -65ºF to 275ºF, sizes up to 4-1/8” OD, and receive insulation thickness up to 1”. Suitable for use indoors or outdoors with UV stabilizers. Vertical insulation riser clamps shall have a 1,000lb vertical load rating. On cold pipes operating below 60°F, cover joint and coupling with vapor barrier mastic to ensure continuous vapor barrier. 2) Horizontal Strut Mounted Insulated Pipe: a) Acceptable Manufacturers: Klo-Shure or equal. 3) Vertical: a) Acceptable Manufacturers: Klo-Shure Titan or equal. 3. Copper piping located in an exposed area, including indirect waste piping in kitchens and janitor’s closets, shall use split ring standoff hangers for copper tubing. Support shall include plastic pipe insert similar to Unistrut Cush-A-Clamp, Hydra-Zorb, Erico Cushion Clamp or Cooper Vibra-Clamp. Use electro-galvanized or more corrosion resistant and threaded rod for floor applications. Use anchors applicable to the wall type with corrosion resistant threaded rod for wall applications. Acceptable Products: Erico/M-Co Model #456 B-Line Fig. 3198HCT Anvil Fig. CT138R Nibco/Tolco Fig. 301CT B. Vertical Supports: 1. Support and laterally brace vertical pipes at every floor level in multi-story structures, unless otherwise noted by applicable codes, but never at intervals over 15 feet. Support vertical pipes Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 3 with riser clamps installed below hubs, couplings, or lugs. Provide sufficient flexibility to accommodate expansion and contraction to avoid compromising fire barrier penetrations or stressing piping at fixed takeoff locations. Acceptable Products: Cooper/B-Line - Fig B3373 Series Erico - 510 Series Nibco/Tolco - Fig. 82 2. Place restrained neoprene mounts beneath vertical pipe riser clamps to prevent sweating of cold pipes. Select neoprene mounts based on the weight of the pipe to be supported. Insulate over mounts. Acceptable Products: Mason RBA, RCA, or BR. 3. Wall supports shall be used where vertical height of structure exceeds minimum spacing requirements. Install wall supports at same spacing as hangers or strut supports along vertical length of pipe runs. Wall supports shall be coordinated with the Structural Engineer. 4. Masonry Anchors: Fasten to concrete masonry units with expansion anchors or self-tapping masonry screws. For expansion anchors into hollow concrete block, use sleeve-type anchors designed for the specific application. Do not fasten in masonry joints. Do not use powder actuated fasteners, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts C. Hangers and Clamps: 1. Oversize all hangers, clamps, and supports on insulated piping to allow insulation and jacket to pass through unbroken. This applies to both hot and cold pipes. 2. Hangers in direct contact with bare copper pipe shall include plastic pipe insert similar to Unistrut Cush-A-Clamp, Hydra-Zorb, Erico Cushion Clamp or Cooper Vibra-Clamp within their temperature limits of -65F to +275F. 3. On all insulated piping, provide a semi-cylindrical metallic shield and vapor barrier jacket. 4. Ferrous hot piping 2-1/2 inches and larger shall have steel saddles tack welded to the pipe at each support with a depth not less than specified for the insulation. Factory fabricated inserts may be used. Acceptable Products: Anvil - Fig. 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 Cooper/B-Line - Fig. 3160, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3164, 3165 Erico - Model 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 Nibco/Tolco - Fig. 260-1, 261-1 1/2, 262-2, 263-2 1/2, 264-3, 265- 4 5. As an alternative to separate pipe insulation insert and saddle, properly sized integral rigid insulation insert and shield sections may be used. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 4 Acceptable Products: Cooper/B-Line - Fig. B3380 through B3384 Pipe Shields - A1000, A2000 6. Unless otherwise indicated, hangers shall be as follows: a. Clevis Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe Rigid Plastic Pipe Insulated Cold Pipe Insulated Hot Pipe - 3 inches & Smaller Acceptable Products: Bare Steel, Plastic or Insulated Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Anvil Fig. 260 Cooper/B-Line Fig. 3100 Fig. B3100C Erico Model 400 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 1 Fig. 81PVC b. Roller Type: Service: Insulated Hot Pipe - 4 inches and Larger Acceptable Products: 4" through 6" 8" and Above Anvil Fig. 181, 271 Fig. 171, 271 Cooper/B-Line Fig. 3110, 3117 Fig. 3114, 3117 Erico Model 610 Model 605 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 324, 327 Fig. 322, 327 c. Continuous Channel with Clevis Type: Service: Plastic Tubing Acceptable Products: Cooper/B-Line - Fig. B3106, with Fig. B3106V Erico - Model 104, with Model 104V Nibco/Tolco - Fig. 1V d. Adjustable Swivel Ring Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe - 4 inches and Smaller Acceptable Products: Bare Steel Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Anvil Fig. 69 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3170NF Fig. B3170CTC Erico Model FCN 102A0 Series Nibco/Tolco Fig. 200 Fig. 203 7. Support may be fabricated from U-channel strut or similar shapes. Piping less than 4” in diameter shall be secured to strut with clamps of proper design and capacity as required to maintain spacing and alignment. Strut shall be independently supported from hanger drops or Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 5 building structure. Size and support shall be per manufacturer’s installation requirements for structural support of piping. Clamps shall not interrupt piping insulation. a. Strut used in mechanical spaces or otherwise dry areas shall have ASTM B633 electro-plated zinc finish. b. Strut used in damp areas listed in hanger rods shall have ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized finish applied after fabrication. 8. Unless otherwise indicated, pipe supports for use with struts shall be as follows: a. Clamp Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe Rigid Plastic Pipe Insulated Cold Pipe Insulated Hot Pipe - 3 inches and smaller 1) Clamps in direct contact with copper pipe shall include plastic pipe insert similar to Unistrut Cush-A-Clamp, Hydra-Zorb, Erico Cushion Clamp or Cooper Vibra-Clamp. 2) Pipes subject to expansion and contraction shall have clamps oversized to allow limited pipe movement. Acceptable Products: Bare Steel, Plastic or Insulated Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Unistrut Fig. P1100 or P2500 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B2000 or B2400 Fig. BVT Nibco/Tolco Fig. A-14 or 2STR b. Roller Type: Service: Insulated Hot Pipe - 4 inches and larger. Acceptable Products: 4" through 6" 8" and Above Unistrut Fig. P2474 Fig. P2474-1 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B218 Fig. B219 Nibco/Tolco Fig. ROL-12 Fig. ROL-13 D. Upper (Structural) Attachments: 1. Unless otherwise shown, upper attachments for hanger rods or support struts shall be as follows: a. Steel Structure Clamps 1) C-Type Wide Flange Beam Clamps (for use on top and/or bottom of wide flanges. Not permitted for use with bar-joists): Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 6 Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 92 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3033/B3034 Erico Model 300 Nibco/Tolco 68 2) Scissor Type Beam Clamps (For use with bar-joists and wide flange): Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 228, 292 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3054 Erico Model 360 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 329 b. Concrete 1) Concrete Inserts, Single Rod Galvanized: Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 282 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3014 Erico Model 355 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 310 2) Concrete Inserts, Continuous Strip Galvanized: Acceptable Products: Unistrut Corp P3200 Series Cooper/B-Line Fig. B22-J Erico CONCT 3) Concrete Anchors: Fasten to concrete using cast-in or post-installed anchors designed per the requirements of Appendix D of ACI 318-11. Post-installed anchors shall be qualified for use in cracked concrete by ACI-355.2. 4) Masonry Anchors: Fasten to concrete masonry units with expansion anchors or self-tapping masonry screws. For expansion anchors into hollow concrete block, use sleeve-type anchors designed for the specific application. Do not fasten in masonry joints. Do not use powder actuated fasteners, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts. c. Steel Structure Welding: 1) Unless otherwise noted, hangers, clips, and auxiliary support steel may be welded in lieu of bolting, clamping, or riveting to the building structural frame. Take adequate precautions during all welding operations for fire prevention and protecting walls and ceilings from smoke damage. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 7 2.3 OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS A. Exact locations of all openings for the installation of materials shall be determined by the Contractor and given to the General Contractor for installation or construction as the structure is built. B. Coordinate all openings with other Contractors. C. Hire the proper tradesman and furnish all labor, material and equipment to cut openings in or through existing structures, or openings in new structures that were not installed, or additional openings. Repair all spalling and damage to the satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer. Make saw cuts before breaking out concrete to ensure even and uniform opening edges. D. Said cutting shall be at the complete expense of each Contractor. Failure to coordinate openings with other Contractors shall not exempt the Contractor from providing openings at his expense. E. Do not cut structural members without written approval of the Architect or Structural Engineer. 2.4 SLEEVES AND LINTELS A. Each Contractor shall provide sleeves and lintels for all duct and pipe openings required for the Contractor’s work in masonry walls and floors, unless specifically shown as being by others. B. Fabricate all sleeves from standard weight black steel pipe or as indicated on the drawings. Provide continuous sleeve. Cut or split sleeves are not acceptable. C. Fabricate all lintels for masonry walls from structural steel shapes or as indicated on the drawings. Have all lintels approved by the Architect or Structural Engineer. D. Sleeves through the floors on exposed risers shall be flush with the ceiling, with planed squared ends extending 1" above the floor in unfinished areas, and flush with the floor in finished areas, to accept spring closing floor plates. E. Sleeves shall not penetrate structural members or masonry walls without approval from the Structural Engineer. Sleeves shall then comply with the Architect/Engineer’s design. F. Openings through unexcavated floors and/or foundation walls below the floor shall have a smooth finish with sufficient annular space around material passing through opening so slight settling will not place stress on the material or building structure. G. Install all sleeves concentric with pipes. Secure sleeves in concrete to wood forms. This Contractor is responsible for sleeves dislodged or moved when pouring concrete. H. Where pipes rise through concrete floors that are on earthen grade, provide 3/4" resilient expansion joint material (e.g., foam, rubber, asphalt-coated fiber, bituminous-impregnated felt, or cork) wrapped around the pipe, the full depth of concrete, at the point of penetration. Secure to prevent shifting during concrete placement and finishing. I. Size sleeves large enough to allow expansion and contraction movement. Provide continuous insulation wrapping. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 8 2.5 ESCUTCHEON PLATES AND TRIM A. Fit escutcheons to all insulated or uninsulated exposed pipes passing through walls, floors, or ceilings of finished rooms. B. Escutcheons shall be heavy gauge, cold rolled steel, copper coated under a chromium plated finish, heavy spring clip, rigid hinge and latch. C. Install galvanized steel (unless otherwise indicated) trim strip to cover vacant space and raw construction edges of all rectangular openings in finished rooms. This includes pipe openings. 2.6 PIPE PENETRATIONS A. Seal all pipe penetrations. Seal non-rated walls and floor penetrations with grout or caulk. Backing material may be used. B. Seal fire rated wall and floor penetrations with fire seal system as specified. 2.7 PIPE ANCHORS A. Provide all items needed to allow adequate expansion and contraction of all piping. All piping shall be supported, guided, aligned, and anchored as required. B. Repair all piping leaks and associated damage. Pipes shall not rub on any part of the building. 2.8 FINISH A. Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports in crawl spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are not considered exposed. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Install all items per manufacturer's instructions. 2. Coordinate the location and method of support of piping systems with all installations under other Divisions and Sections of the Specifications. 3. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welding. 4. Supports shall extend directly to building structure. Do not support piping from duct hangers unless coordinated with sheet metal contractor prior to installation. Do not allow lighting or ceiling supports to be hung from piping supports. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 9 B. Supports Requirements: 1. Install roof pipe supports to resist wind movement per manufacturer’s recommendations. Method of securing base to roof shall be compatible with roofing materials. 2. Where building structural steel is fireproofed, all hangers, clamps, auxiliary steel, etc., which attach to it shall be installed prior to application of fireproofing. Repair all fireproofing damaged during pipe installation. 3. Set all concrete inserts in place before pouring concrete. 4. Furnish, install and prime all auxiliary structural steel for support of piping systems that are not shown on the Drawings as being by others. 5. Install hangers and supports complete with lock nuts, clamps, rods, bolts, couplings, swivels, inserts and required accessories. 6. Hangers for horizontal piping shall have adequate means of vertical adjustment for alignment. C. Pipe Requirements: 1. Support all piping and equipment, including valves, strainers, traps and other specialties and accessories to avoid objectionable or excessive stress, deflection, swaying, sagging or vibration in the piping or building structure during erection, cleaning, testing and normal operation of the systems. 2. Do not, however, restrain piping to cause it to snake or buckle between supports or to prevent proper movement due to expansion and contraction. 3. Support piping at equipment and valves so they can be disconnected and removed without further supporting the piping. 4. Piping shall not introduce strains or distortion to connected equipment. 5. Parallel horizontal pipes may be supported on trapeze hangers made of structural shapes and hanger rods; otherwise, pipes shall be supported with individual hangers. 6. Trapeze hangers may be used where ducts interfere with normal pipe hanging. 7. Provide additional supports where pipe changes direction, adjacent to flanged valves and strainers, at equipment connections and heavy fittings. 8. Provide at least one hanger adjacent to each joint in grooved end steel pipe with mechanical couplings. D. Provided the installation complies with all loading requirements of truss and joist manufacturers, the following practices are acceptable: 1. Loads of 100 lbs. or less may be attached anywhere along the top or bottom chords of trusses or joists with a minimum 3’ spacing between loads. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 29 - Page 10 2. Loads greater than 100 lbs. must be hung concentrically and may be hung from top or bottom chord, provided one of the following conditions is met: a. The hanger is attached within 6” from a web/chord joint. b. Additional L2x2x1/4 web reinforcement is installed per manufacturer’s requirements. 3. It is prohibited to cantilever a load using an angle or other structural component that is attached to a truss or joist in such a fashion that a torsional force is applied to that structural member. 4. If conditions cannot be met, coordinate installation with truss or joist manufacturer and contact Architect/Engineer. E. After piping and insulation installation are complete, cut hanger rods back at trapeze supports so they do not extend more than 3/4" below bottom face of lowest fastener and blunt any sharp edges. F. Do not exceed 25 lbs. per hanger and a minimum spacing of 2’-0” on center when attaching to metal roof decking (limitation not required with concrete on metal deck). This 25 lbs. load and 2’-0” spacing include adjacent electrical and architectural items hanging from deck. If the hanger restrictions cannot be achieved, supplemental framing off steel framing will need to be added. G. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum load for any hanger or support. H. Spacing of Hangers shall not exceed the compressive strength of the insulation inserts, and in no case shall exceed the following: Pipe Material Maximum Spacing 1. Hard Drawn Copper & Brass (Liquid Service): 3/4" and under 5'-0" 1" 6'-0" 1-1/4" 7'-0" 1-1/2" 8'-0" 2" 8'-0" 2-1/2" 9'-0" 3" 10'-0" 4" 12'-0" 6" 12'-0" 2. Installation of hangers shall conform to MSS SP-58, 69, 89 and the applicable Plumbing Code. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 53 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Identification of products installed under Division 22. 1.2 REFERENCES A. ANSI/ASME A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems. B. ASTM B-1, B-3, and B-8 for copper conductors. C. ASTM D-1248 for Polyethylene Extrusion Materials, ICEA S-70-547 Weatherproof Resistant Polyethylene Conductors, ICEA S-61-402/NEMA WC5 Thermoplastic Insulated Wire & Cable, ICEA S- 95-658/NEMA WC70 Non-Shielded 0 – 2kV Cables. D. CGA Pamphlet C-9, Standard Color-Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders for Medical Use. E. NFPA-99 – Health Care Facilities. F. UL 1581 Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section 22 05 00. Include list of items identified, wording, letter sizes, and color coding. B. Include valve chart and schedule listing valve tag number, location, function, and valve manufacturer's name and model number. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. 3M, Bunting, Calpico, Craftmark, Emedco, Kolbi Industries, Seton, W.H. Brady, Marking Services. 2.2 MATERIALS A. All pipe markers (purchased or stenciled) shall conform to ANSI A13.1. Marker lengths and letter sizes shall be at least the following: OD of Pipe or insulation Marker Length Size of Letters Up to and including 1-1/4” 8” 1/2” 1-1/2” to 2” 8” 3/4” Plastic tags may be used for outside diameters under 3/4". B. Plastic Nameplates: Laminated three-layer phenolic with engraved black, 1/4" minimum letters on light contrasting background. C. Brass Tags: Brass background with engraved black letters. Tag size minimum 1-1/2" square or 1-1/2" round. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 53 - Page 2 D. Vinyl Pipe Markers: Colored vinyl with permanent pressure sensitive adhesive backing. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install all products per manufacturer’s recommendations. B. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive for identification materials. C. Valves: 1. All valves (except shutoff valves at equipment) shall have numbered tags. 2. Secure tags with heavy duty key chain and brass "S" link or with mechanically fastened plastic straps. 3. Attach to handwheel or around valve stem. On lever operated valves, drill the lever to attach tags. 4. Number all tags and show the service of the pipe. 5. Provide two sets of laminated 8-1/2" x 11" copies of a valve directory listing all valves, with respective tag numbers, uses, and locations. The directory shall be reviewed by the Owner and Architect/Engineer prior to laminating final copies. Laminated copies shall have brass eyelet in at least one corner for easy hanging. D. Pipe Markers: 1. Adhesive Backed Markers: Use Brady Style 1, 2, or 3 on pipes 3" diameter and larger. Use Brady Style 4, 6, or 8 on pipes under 3" diameter. Similar styles by other listed manufacturers are acceptable. Secure all markers at both ends with a wrap of pressure sensitive tape completely around the pipe. 2. Apply markers and arrows in the following locations where clearly visible: a. At each valve. b. On both sides of walls that pipes penetrate. c. At least every 20 feet along all pipes. d. On each riser and each leg of each "T" joint. e. At least once in every room and each story traversed. E. Equipment: 1. All equipment not easily identifiable such as controls, relays, gauges, etc.; and all equipment in an area remote from its function shall have nameplates or plastic tags listing name, function, and drawing symbol. Do not label exposed equipment in public areas. 2. Provide engraved plastic tags at all hydronic or steam system makeup water meters. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 05 53 - Page 3 3. Mechanical equipment that is not covered by the U.S. National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1987 shall carry a permanent label installed by the manufacturer stating that the equipment complies with the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1. 3.2 SCHEDULE A. Pipes to be marked shall be labeled with the text as shown in the following table regardless of which method or material is used: Pipe Service Lettering Color Background Color DRAIN Black Yellow DOMESTIC COLD WATER White Green END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 07 19 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Piping Insulation. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Applicator: Company specializing in piping insulation application with five years minimum experience B. Materials: Flame spread/smoke developed rating of 25/50 in accordance with ASTM E84, NFPA 255, or UL 723 (where required). 1.3 REFERENCES A. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 (2007) - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. B. ANSI/ASTM C534 - Elastomeric Foam Insulation. C. ASTM C1729 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation. D. ASTM E84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. E. NFPA 255 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. F. UL 723 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. G. National Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards - 1999 Edition - as published by Midwest Insulation Contractors Association and endorsed by National Insulation Contractors Association. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings per Section 22 05 00. Include product description, list of materials and thickness for each service, and locations. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 INSULATION A. Type A: Glass fiber; ANSI/ASTM C547; 0.24 maximum 'K' value at 75ºF; non-combustible. All purpose, white Kraft jacket bonded to aluminum foil and reinforced with fiberglass yarn, 25/50 flame spread/smoke developed rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 (UL 723). B. Type C: Molded rigid cellular glass; ANSI/ASTM C-552; 0.35 maximum 'K' value at 75ºF; moisture resistant, non-combustible; suitable for -100ºF to +900ºF. For below grade installations use asphaltic mastic paper vapor barrier jacket. Use self-seal all-purpose white Kraft jacket for above grade installations. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 07 19 - Page 2 2.2 VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS A. Kraft reinforced foil vapor barrier with self-sealing adhesive joints. Beach puncture resistance ratio of at least 50 units. Tensile strength: 35 psi minimum. Single, self-seal acrylic adhesive on longitudinal jacket laps and butt strips. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Install insulation after piping has been tested. Pipe shall be clean, dry and free of rust before applying insulation. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Install materials per manufacturer's instructions, building codes and industry standards. 2. Continue insulation with vapor barrier through penetrations. This applies to all insulated piping. Maintain fire rating of all penetrations. 3. On all insulated piping, provide at each support an insulation insert of same thickness and contour as adjoining insulation, between the pipe and insulation jacket, to prevent insulation from sagging and crushing. The insert shall be suitable for planned temperatures, be suitable for use with specific pipe material, and shall be a 180 cylindrical segment the same length as metal shields. Inserts shall be a cellular glass (for all temperature ranges), with a minimum compressive strength of 50 psi. Factory fabricated inserts may be used. Rectangular blocks, plugs, or wood material are not acceptable. Temporary wood blocking may be used by the Piping Contractor for proper height; however, these must be removed and replaced with proper inserts by the Insulation Contractor. Refer to Supports and Anchors specification section for additional information. 4. Neatly finish insulation at supports, protrusions, and interruptions. 5. Install metal shields between all hangers or supports and the pipe insulation. Shields shall be galvanized sheet metal, half-round with flared edges. Adhere shields to insulation. On cold piping, seal the shields vapor-tight to the insulation as required to maintain the vapor barrier, or add separate vapor barrier jacket. 6. Shields shall be at least the following lengths and gauges: Pipe Size Shield Size a. 1/2" to 3-1/2" 12" long x 18 gauge 7. All piping and insulation that does not meet 25/50 that is in an air plenum shall have written approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction and the local fire department for authorization and materials approval. If approval has been allowed, the non-rated material shall be wrapped Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 07 19 - Page 3 with a product that has passed ASTM E84 and/or NFPA 255 testing with a rating of 25/50 or below. 8. On 1" and smaller piping routed through metal wall studs, provide a plastic grommet to protect the piping. The piping shall be insulated between the wall studs, and the insulation shall butt up to each stud. B. Insulated Piping Operating Below 60°F: 1. Insulate fittings, valves, unions, flanges, strainers, flexible connections, flexible hoses, and expansion joints. Seal all penetrations of vapor barrier. 2. On piping operating below 60ºF in locations that are not mechanically cooled (e.g., penthouses, mechanical rooms, tunnels, chases at exterior walls, etc.), Type B insulation shall be used. 3. All balance valves with fluid operating below 60°F shall be insulated with a removable plug wrapped with vapor barrier tape to allow reading and adjusting of the valve. C. Insulated Piping Operating Between 60°F and 140°F: 1. Do not insulate flanges and unions, but bevel and seal ends of insulation at such locations. Insulate all fittings, valves and strainers. D. Insulated Piping Operating Above 140°F: 1. Insulate fittings, valves, flanges, and strainers. 2. All balance valves with fluid operating above 140°F shall be insulated and an opening shall be left in the insulation to allow for reading and adjusting the valve. E. Exposed Piping: 1. Locate and cover seams in least visible locations. 2. Where exposed insulated piping extends above the floor, provide a sheet metal guard around the insulation extending 12" above the floor. Guard shall be 0.016" cylindrical smooth or stucco aluminum and shall fit tightly to the insulation. 3. On exposed piping serving kitchen equipment or plumbing fixtures, the piping shall be insulated unless local code allows it to be uninsulated. In no instance should the uninsulated portion of the piping be more than 4ft in developed length. 3.3 INSULATION A. Type A Insulation: 1. All Service Jackets: Seal all longitudinal joints with self-seal laps using a single pressure sensitive adhesive system. Do not staple. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 07 19 - Page 4 2. Insulation without self-seal lap may be used if installed with Benjamin Foster 85-20 or equivalent Chicago Mastic, 3M or Childers lap adhesive. 3. Apply insulation with laps on top of pipe. 4. Fittings, Valve Bodies and Flanges: For 4" and smaller pipes, insulate with 1 lb. density insulation wrapped under compression to a thickness equal to the adjacent pipe insulation. For pipes over 4", use mitered segments of pipe insulation. Finish with preformed plastic fitting covers. Secure fitting covers with pressure sensitive tape at each end. Overlap tape at least 2" on itself. For pipes operating below 60ºF, seal fitting covers with vapor retarder mastic in addition to tape. 3.4 SCHEDULE Refer to attached insulation schedule. END PLUMBING For Use With: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 | ASHRAE 90.1-2013 | ASHRAE 90.1-2016 | IECC -2018 | IECC -2015 Insulation Thickness per Pipe Size Piping System < 1" 1” to < 1-1/2" 1-1/2" to < 4" 4” to < 8" 8" < Domestic Cold Water - Potable and Non-Potable A 1" A 1" A 1" A 1" A 1" Drain Piping A 1" A 1" A 1" A 1" A 1" Insulation Inserts at Hangers Type C - Match Pipe Insulation Thickness KEY NOTES FOR CONTRACTORS: * Type E not allowed in Return Air Plenum (not 25/50 rated) + Type B < 1" thickness shall be installed using multiple layers of 3/4" or 1". This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Pipe and Pipe Fittings. B. Valves. C. Domestic Water Piping System. D. Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping System. E. Dielectric Connections. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Valves: Manufacturer's name and pressure rating marked on valve body. Remanufactured valves are not acceptable. B. Welding Materials and Procedures: Conform to ASME Code and applicable state labor regulations. C. Welders Certification: In accordance with ANSI/ASME Sec 9 or ANSI/AWS D1.1. D. Piping, Fittings, Valves, and Flux for Potable Water Systems: All components shall be lead free per Federal Act S.3874, Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ANSI/ASME A112.3.1 – Stainless Steel Drainage Systems for Sanitary DWV, Storm, and Vacuum Applications, Above and Below Ground. B. ANSI/ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings. C. ANSI/ASME B16.23 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV. D. ANSI/ASME B16.29 - Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV. E. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 150 NS 300. F. ANSI/ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings. G. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings. H. ANSI/ASME Sec 9 - Welding and Brazing Qualifications. I. ANSI/ASTM B32 - Solder Metal. J. ANSI/ASTM C443 - Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and Culvert Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets. K. ANSI/ASTM D2466 - PVC Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40. L. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code. M. ANSI/AWWA C110 - Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings 3" through 48", for Water and Other Liquids. N. ANSI/AWWA C111 - Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings. O. ANSI/AWWA C151 - Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds or Sand-Lined Molds, for Water or Other Liquids. P. ANSI/AWWA C153 – Compact Ductile Iron Fittings 3” through 48”, for Water and Other Liquids. Q. ASME - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. R. ASSE 1003 - Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Supply Systems. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 2 S. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated, Welded and Seamless. T. ASTM A74 - Hub and Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings. U. ASTM A234 - Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures. V. ASTM A674 - Standard Practice for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Pipe for Water or Other Liquids. W. ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube. X. ASTM B306 - Copper Drainage Tube (DWV). Y. ASTM D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds. Z. ASTM D1785 - Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120. AA. ASTM D2321 - Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications. BB. ASTM D2661 - ABS DWV Pipe & Fittings. CC. ASTM D2665 - PVC DWV Pipe & Fittings. DD. ASTM D3033 - Type PSP (Polyvinylchloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings. EE. ASTM D3034 - Type PSM (Polyvinylchloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings. FF. ASTM F402 - Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings. GG. ASTM F477 - Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipes. HH. ASTM F656 - Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings II. AWS A5.8 - Brazed Filler Metal. JJ. AWWA C651 - Disinfecting Water Mains. KK. NFPA 24 - Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. LL. NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code. MM. NFPA 58 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. NN. NSF - National Sanitation Foundation 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings per Section 22 05 00. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers with labeling in place. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 COLD WATER - POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE DRAIN - POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE A. Design Pressure: 175 psi. Maximum Design Temperature: 200F. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 3 B. Piping - All Sizes: 1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88. 2. Joints: Solder with 100% lead-free solder and flux, ASTM B32. 3. Fittings: Wrought copper solder joint, ANSI B16.22. C. Shutoff Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, shutoff valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. Butterfly Valves: a. BF-1: 1) 2-1/2" thru 6", 175 psi CWP, elastomers rated for 20°F to 250°F at 125 psig, fully lugged end, ductile or cast iron body (not in contact with fluid); bronze, aluminum-bronze or EPDM coated ductile iron disc; EPDM seat, stainless steel stem, extended neck, 175 psi bubble-tight, bi-directional dead-end shutoff without backing flange or nuts and with cap screws extending to centerline of valve body (for pipe extension without draining system), 10 position locking operator up to 6" size. Cv of at least 1580 in 6" size. Center Line Series 200, Keystone #222, Watts #DBF-03-121- 1P, Stockham LD712-B&3-E, Nibco LD2000N Series, Milwaukee CL series, Hammond 5200 series. 2) Mechanically coupled grooved end valves are acceptable if they have the features listed above. Victaulic #608, Nibco GD4765. 3. Ball Valves: a. BA-1: 1) 3" and under, 150 psi saturated steam, 600 psi CWP, full port, screwed or solder ends (acceptable only if rated for soldering in line with 470°F melting point of lead-free solder), bronze body of a copper alloy containing less than 15% zinc, stainless steel ball and trim, Teflon seats and seals. Apollo #77C-140, Stockham #S-255-FB-P-UL BR1-R, Milwaukee #BA- 400, Watts, Nibco #585-70-66, National Utilities Co., RUB. NOTES: a) Provide extended shaft for all valves in insulated piping. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 4 b) Provide lock out trim for all valves opening to atmosphere installed in domestic water piping over 120F, heating water piping over 120F, steam, condensate, boiler feed water piping, compressed air piping and gasoline/kerosene piping, and as indicated on the drawings. Solid extended shaft is not required on valves with lock out trim. D. Throttling/Shutoff Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, throttling valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. Globe Valves: a. GL-1: 2" and under, 150# saturated steam, 300# CWP, screwed, bronze. Crane #7TF, Stockham #B22T, Walworth #3095, Milwaukee #590, Hammond #IB413T, Watts #B-4010-T, Nibco T-235Y. b. GL-2: 2-1/2" thru 10", 125# steam @ 353ºF, 200# CWP @ 150ºF, flanged, iron body, bronze mounted. Crane #351, Hammond #IR116, Stockham #G-512, Walworth #8906F, Milwaukee #F2981, Watts #F-501, Nibco F-718B. E. Check Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, check valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. CK-1: 2" and under, 125# steam @ 406ºF, 200# CWP @ 150ºF, screwed, bronze, horizontal swing. Crane #37, Hammond #IB904, Stockham #B319-Y, Walworth #3406, Milwaukee #509, Watts #G-5000, Nibco T-413B. 3. CK-14: 2-1/2" thru 12", 200# CWP, double disc wafer type, bronze or iron body, bronze trim, metal-to-metal or Viton seat, 316 SS shaft, Inconel 600 spring. Mission Duo Chek #12HPP (with Inconel springs), Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #71-AHB-K-W, Stockham #WG-961- EPDM or #WG-970-BUNA, Nibco w-920-W. F. Strainers: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, strainers with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. ST-1: Bronze body, screwed ends, screwed cover, 150 psi S @ 350°F, 200 psi CWP @ 150°F. Armstrong #F4SC, Metraflex #TS, Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #351, Sarco #BT, Watts #777. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 5 2.2 LOCK OUT TRIM A. Provide lock out trim for all quarter turn shutoff valves opening to atmosphere and installed in domestic water piping over 120F, in compressed air piping, and as indicated on the drawings. 2.3 VALVE OPERATORS A. Provide handwheels for gate valves and gear operators for butterfly valves. 2.4 VALVE CONNECTIONS A. Provide all connections to match pipe joints. Valves shall be same size as pipe unless noted otherwise. 2.5 CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS A. Connections between dissimilar metals shall be insulating dielectric types that provide a water gap between the connected metals, and that either allow no metal path for electron transfer or that provide a wide water gap lined with a non-conductive material to impede electron transfer through the water path. B. Joints shall be rated for the temperature, pressure, and other characteristics of the service in which they are used, including testing procedure. C. Aluminum, iron, steel, brass, copper, bronze, galvanized steel and stainless steel are commonly used and require isolation from each other with the following exceptions: 1. Iron and steel connected to each other. 2. Brass, copper, and bronze connected to each other. 3. Brass or bronze valves and specialties connected in closed systems with steel, iron, or stainless steel on both sides of the brass or bronze valves and specialties. Where two or more brass or bronze items occur together, they shall be connected with brass nipples. Brass or bronze valves and specialties cannot be used as a dielectric separation between pipe materials. D. Dielectric protection is required at connections to equipment of a material different than the piping. E. Screwed Joints (acceptable up to 2" size): 1. Dielectric waterway rated for 300 psi CWP and 225°F. 2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Elster Group ClearFlow fittings, Victaulic Series 647, Grinnell Series 407, Matco-Norca. F. Flanged Joints (any size): 1. Use 1/8" minimum thickness, non-conductive, full-face gaskets. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 6 2. Employ one-piece molded sleeve-washer combinations to break the electrical path through the bolts. 3. Sleeve-washers are required on one side only, with sleeves minimum 1/32" thick and washers minimum 1/8" thick. 4. Install steel washers on both sides of flanges to prevent damage to the sleeve-washer. 5. Separate sleeves and washers may be used only if the sleeves are manufactured to exact lengths and installed carefully so the sleeves must extend partially past each steel washer when tightened. 6. Acceptable Manufacturers: EPCO, Central Plastics, Pipeline Seal and Insulator, F. H. Maloney, or Calpico. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Install all products per manufacturer’s recommendations. B. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. Bevel plain end ferrous pipe. C. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly. D. Remove all scale, rust, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all bare metal exposed piping, hangers, and accessories in preparation to be painted. E. Connect to equipment with flanges or unions. F. Use only piping materials rated for the maximum temperature of the application, e.g., do not use PVC for dishwasher drainage or piping that receives boiler blowdown. 3.2 TESTING PIPING Cold Water - Potable and Non-Potable: Drain: 1. Test pipes underground or in chases and walls before piping is concealed. 2. Test all pipes before the insulation is applied. If insulation is applied before the pipe is tested and a leak develops which ruins the insulation, replace damaged insulation. 3. Test the pipe with 100 psig water pressure or equal inert gas such as nitrogen. Exception: Inert gas test shall not be used to test plastic piping. 4. Hold test pressure for at least 2 hours. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 7 5. Test to be witnessed by the Architect/Engineer’s representative, if requested by the Architect/Engineer. 3.3 CLEANING PIPING A. Assembly: 1. Before assembling pipe systems, remove all loose dirt, scale, oil and other foreign matter on internal or external surfaces by means consistent with good piping practice subject to approval of the Architect/Engineer's representative. Blow chips and burrs from machinery or thread cutting operation out of pipe before assembly. Wipe cutting oil from internal and external surfaces. 2. During fabrication and assembly, remove slag and weld spatter from both internal and external joints by peening, chipping and wire brushing. 3. Notify the Architect/Engineer's representative before starting any post erection cleaning in sufficient time to allow witnessing the operation. Consult with and obtain approval from the Architect/Engineer's representative regarding specific procedures and scheduling. Dispose of cleaning and flushing fluids properly. 4. Prior to blowing or flushing erected piping systems, disconnect all instrumentation and equipment, open wide all valves, and be certain all strainer screens are in place. B. All Water Piping: 1. Flush all piping using faucets, flush valves, etc. until the flow is clean. 2. After flushing, thoroughly clean all inlet strainers, aerators, and other such devices. 3. If necessary, remove valves to clean out all foreign material. 3.4 INSTALLATION A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Provide dielectric connections between dissimilar metals. 2. Route piping in orderly manner and maintain gradient. Install to conserve building space. 3. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations. 4. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or equipment. 5. Slope water piping and arrange to drain at low points. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 8 6. Where pipe supports are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welds. 7. Seal pipes passing through exterior walls with a wall seal per Section 22 05 29. Provide Schedule 40 galvanized sleeve at least 2 pipe sizes larger than the pipe. 8. All vertical pipe drops to sinks or other equipment installed below the ceiling shall be routed within a wall cavity, unless specifically noted otherwise to be surface mounted. B. Installation Requirements In Electrical Rooms: 1. Do not install piping or other equipment above electrical switchboards or panelboards. This includes a dedicated space extending 25 feet from the floor to the structural ceiling with width and depth equal to the equipment. C. Installation Requirements in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Healthcare): 1. All piping in MRI rooms shall be non-ferrous regardless of materials described on Part 2. D. Valves/Fittings and Accessories: 1. Install shutoff valves that permit the isolation of equipment/fixtures in each room without isolating any other room or portion of the building. Individual fixture angle stops do not meet this requirement. Exception: Back-to-back rooms in no more than two adjacent rooms. 2. Provide clearance for installation of insulation and access to valves and fittings. 3. Provide access doors for concealed valves and fittings. 4. Install valve stems upright or horizontal, not inverted. 5. Provide one plug valve wrench for every ten plug valves 2" and smaller, minimum of one. Provide each plug valve 2-1/2" and larger with a wrench with set screw. E. Drain Piping: 1. Install all sanitary piping inside the building with a slope of at least the following: Pipe Size Minimum Slope 3" and under - 0.25" per foot 4" and over - 0.125" per foot 3.5 PIPE ERECTION AND LAYING A. Carefully inspect all pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories before installation. Any items that are unsuitable, cracked or otherwise defective shall be removed from the job immediately. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 9 B. All pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories shall have factory applied markings, stampings, or nameplates with sufficient data to determine their conformance with specified requirements. C. Exercise care at every stage of storage, handling, laying and erecting to prevent entry of foreign matter into piping, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories. Do not install any item that is not clean. D. Until system is fully operational, all openings in piping and equipment shall be kept closed except when actual work is being performed on that item or system. Closures shall be plugs, caps, blind flanges or other items specifically designed and intended for this purpose. E. Run pipes straight and true, parallel to building lines with minimum use of offsets and couplings. Provide only offsets required to provide needed headroom or clearance and to provide needed flexibility in pipe lines. F. Make changes in direction of pipes only with fittings or pipe bends. Changes in size only with fittings. Do not use miter fittings, face or flush bushings, or street elbows. All fittings shall be of the long radius type, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified. G. Provide flanges or unions at all final connections to equipment, traps and valves. H. Arrange piping and connections so equipment served may be totally removed without disturbing piping beyond final connections and associated shutoff valves. I. Use full and double lengths of pipe wherever possible. J. Unless otherwise indicated, install all piping, including shutoff valves and strainers, to coils, pumps and other equipment at line size with reduction in size being made only at control valve or equipment. K. Cut all pipe to exact measurement and install without springing or forcing except in the case of expansion loops where cold springing is indicated on the drawings. L. Underground pipe shall be laid in dry trenches maintained free of accumulated water. Refer to Section 22 05 00 for Excavation, Fill, Backfill and Compaction requirements. M. Unless otherwise indicated, branch take-offs shall be from top of mains or headers at either a 45º or 90º angle from the horizontal plane for air lines, and from top, bottom or side for liquids. 3.6 DRAINING AND VENTING A. Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, all horizontal water and compressed air lines, including branches, shall pitch 1" in 40 feet to low points for complete drainage, removal of condensate and venting. B. Maintain accurate grade where pipes pitch or slope for venting and drainage. No pipes shall have pockets due to changes in elevation. C. Provide drain valves at all low points of water piping systems for complete or sectionalized draining. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 10 D. Provide drip legs at low points and at the base of all risers in compressed air pipes. Drip legs shall be full line size on pipes through 4" and at least 4", but not less than half line size over 4". Drip legs shall be 12" minimum length, capped with a reducer to a drain valve. E. Use eccentric reducing fittings on horizontal runs when changing size of pipes for proper drainage and venting. Install compressed air and gravity drain pipes with bottom of pipe and eccentric reducers in a continuous line; all other liquid lines with top of pipe and eccentric reducers in a continuous line. F. Provide air vents at high points and wherever else required to eliminate air in all water piping systems. G. Install air vents in accessible locations. If necessary to trap and vent air in a remote location, install an 1/8" pipe from the tapping location to an accessible location and terminate with a venting device. H. All vent and drain piping shall be of same materials and construction for the service involved. 3.7 BRANCH CONNECTIONS A. For domestic water and vent systems only, make branch connections with standard tee or cross fittings of the type required for the service. B. Reducers are generally not shown. Where pipe sizes change at tee, the tee shall be the size of the largest pipe shown connecting to it. C. Do not use double wye or double combination wye and eighth bend DWV fittings in horizontal piping. D. Branch connections from the headers and mains may be mechanically formed using an extraction device. The branch piping connection shall be brazed connection for the following services only: 1. Domestic water piping above grade. E. Further limit use of mechanically formed fittings as follows: 1. Must have at least same pressure rating as the main. 2. Main must be type K or L copper tubing. 3. Permanent marking shall indicate insertion depth and orientation. 4. Branch pipe shall conform to the inner curve of the piping main. 5. Main must be 1" or larger. 6. Branch must be 3/4" or larger. F. Branch connections from headers and mains may be cut into black steel pipe using forged weld -on fittings. G. Forged weld-on fittings are limited as follows: 1. Must have at least same pressure rating as the main. 2. Main must be 2-1/2" or larger. 3. Branch line is at least two pipe sizes under main size. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 11 3.8 JOINING OF PIPE A. Solder Joints: 1. Make up joints with 100% lead-free solder, ASTM B32. Cut tubing so ends are perfectly square and remove all burrs inside and outside. Thoroughly clean sockets of fittings and ends of tubing to remove all oxide, dirt and grease just prior to soldering. Apply flux evenly, but sparingly, over all surfaces to be joined. Heat joints uniformly so solder will flow to all mated surfaces. Wipe excess solder, leaving a uniform fillet around cup of fitting. 2. Flux shall be non-acid type. 3. Solder end valves may be installed directly in the piping system if the entire valve is suitable for use with 470ºF melting point solder. Remove discs and seals during soldering if they are not suitable for 470ºF. 3.9 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM A. Disinfection of the domestic water piping shall be completed within three (3) weeks prior to building occupancy. Contractor is responsible for disinfecting water piping if used by workers during construction; disinfection during construction does not eliminate the requirement for final disinfection prior to occupancy. Flushing of piping shall be completed within two (2) weeks prior to building occupancy. B. Provide necessary connections at the start of individual sections of mains for adding chlorine. C. Before starting work, verify system is complete, flushed and clean. D. Ensure pH of water to be treated is between 7.4 and 7.6 by adding alkali (caustic soda or soda ash) or acid (hydrochloric). E. Inject disinfectant, free chlorine in liquid, powder, tablet or gas form, throughout system to obtain 50 to 80 mg/L residual. F. Bleed water from all outlets to ensure chlorine distribution throughout the entire domestic water system. G. Verify initial chlorination levels by testing at minimum 15% of outlets located throughout entire building, including the last fixture connected to each main and each branch extending over 50 feet from a main. H. Maintain disinfectant in system for 24 hours, after which test at minimum 15% of outlets located throughout entire building, including the last fixture connected to each main and each branch extending over 50 feet from a main. If final disinfectant residual tests less than 25 mg/L at any one of the tested outlets, flush the entire system and repeat disinfection and testing procedure. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel PLUMBING PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 22 10 00 - Page 12 I. After final disinfectant residuals test at or above 25 mg/L after a minimum 24-hour duration, flush disinfectant from system at a minimum velocity of 3.0 feet/second until residual is equal to that of incoming water or 1.0 mg/L. J. Take water samples, no sooner than 24 hours after flushing, from 2% of outlets and from water entry. Obtain, analyze, and test samples in accordance with AWWA C651, Section 5 - Verification. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Requirements applicable to all Division 23 Sections. Also refer to Division 1 - General Requirements. B. All materials and installation methods shall conform to the applicable standards, guidelines and codes referenced herein and within each specification section. 1.2 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS A. The Owner will supply the following items for installation and/or connection by This Contractor: 1. MRI Equipment B. The following items shall be relocated, installed and/or connected by This Contractor: 1. MRI Equipment C. The Owner will supply manufacturer's installation data for Owner-purchased equipment for this project. D. This Contractor shall make all mechanical system connections shown on the drawings or as required for fully functional units. E. This Contractor is responsible for all damage to Owner furnished equipment caused during installation. 1.3 DIVISION OF WORK BETWEEN MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & CONTROL CONTRACTORS A. Definitions: 1. "Mechanical Contractors" refers to the following: a. Plumbing Contractor. b. Mechanical Piping Contractor. c. Sheetmetal Contractor. d. Temperature Control Contractor. e. Fire Protection Contractor. f. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Contractor. 2. Motor Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the remote operation of the magnetic coils of magnetic motor starters or relays, or the wiring that permits direct cycling of motors by means of devices in series with the motor power wiring. In the latter case the devices are usually single phase and are usually connected to the motor power wiring through a manual motor starter having "Manual-Off-Auto" provisions. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 2 3. Control devices such as start-stop push buttons, thermostats, pressure switches, flow switches, relays, etc., generally represent the types of equipment associated with motor control wiring. 4. Motor control wiring is single phase and usually 120 volts. In some instances, the voltage will be the same as the motor power wiring. Generally, where the motor power wiring exceeds 120 volts, a control transformer is used to give a control voltage of 120 volts. 5. Temperature Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the operation of a motorized damper, solenoid valve or motorized valve, etc., either modulating or two-position, as opposed to wiring which directly powers or controls a motor used to drive equipment such as fans, pumps, etc. a. This wiring will be from a 120 volt source and may continue as 120 volt, or be reduced in voltage (24 volt) in which case a control transformer shall be furnished as part of the temperature control wiring. 6. Control Motor: An electric device used to operate dampers, valves, etc. It may be two-position or modulating. Conventional characteristics of such a motor are 24 volts, 60 cycles, 1 phase, although other voltages may be encountered. 7. Voltage is generally specified and scheduled as distribution voltage. Motor submittals may be based on utilization voltage if it corresponds to the correct distribution voltage. Distribution/Nominal Voltage Utilization Voltage 120 115 208 200 240 230 277 265 480 460 B. General: 1. The purpose of these Specifications is to outline the Electrical and Mechanical Contractor's responsibilities related to electrical work required for items such as temperature controls, mechanical equipment, fans, chillers, compressors and the like. The exact wiring requirements for much of the equipment cannot be determined until the systems have been selected and submittals reviewed. Therefore, the electrical drawings show only known wiring related to such items. All wiring not shown on the electrical drawings, but required for mechanical systems, is the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor. 2. Where the drawings require the Electrical Contractor to wire between equipment furnished by the Mechanical Contractor, such wiring shall terminate at terminals provided in the equipment. The Mechanical Contractor shall provide complete electrical power/controls wiring diagrams and supervision to the Electrical Contractor and designate the terminal numbers for correct wiring. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 3 3. All electrical work shall conform to the National Electrical Code. All provisions of the Electrical Specifications concerning wiring, protection, etc., apply to wiring provided by the Mechanical Contractor unless noted otherwise. 4. Control low (24V) and control line (120V) voltage wiring, conduit, and related switches and relays required for the automatic control and/or interlock of motors and equipment, including final connection, are to be furnished and installed under Divisions 21, 22 and 23. Materials and installation to conform to Class 1 or 2 requirements 5. All Contractors shall establish utility elevations prior to fabrication and shall coordinate their material and equipment with other trades. When a conflict arises, priority is as follows: a. Light fixtures. b. Gravity flow piping, including steam and condensate. c. Electrical busduct. d. Sheet metal. e. Electrical cable trays, including access space. f. Sprinkler piping and other piping. g. Electrical conduits and wireway. C. Mechanical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Assumes responsibility for internal wiring of all equipment provided by the Mechanical Contractor, for example: a. Boiler Feed Pumps. b. Burners. c. Chillers. Computer Room Air Conditioning Units. d. Condensing Units. e. Gas Trains. f. Package Air Handling Units. 2. Assumes all responsibility for the Temperature Control wiring, when the Temperature Control Contractor is a Subcontractor to the Mechanical Contractor. 3. Temperature Control Contractor's Responsibility: a. Wiring of all devices needed to make the Temperature Control System functional. b. Verifying any control wiring on the electrical drawings as being by the Electrical Contractor. All wiring required for the Control System, but not shown on the electrical drawings, is the responsibility of the Temperature Control Contractor. c. Coordinating equipment locations (such as relays, transformers, etc.) with the Electrical Contractor, where wiring of the equipment is by the Electrical Contractor. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 4 4. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. D. Electrical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Provides all combination starters, manual starters and disconnect devices shown on the Electrical Drawings or indicated to be by the Electrical Contractor on the Mechanical Drawings or Specifications. 2. Installs and wires all remote control devices furnished by the Mechanical Contractor or Temperature Control Contractor when so noted on the Electrical Drawings. 3. Provides motor control and temperature control wiring, where so noted on the drawings. 4. Furnishes, installs and connects all relays, etc., for automatic shutdown of certain fans upon actuation of the Fire Alarm System as indicated and specified in Division 28. 5. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor’s Responsibility Prior to Submitting Pricing Data: 1. The Contractor is responsible for constructing complete and operating systems. The Contractor acknowledges and understands that the Contract Documents are a two- dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object, subject to human interpretation. This representation may include imperfect data, interpreted codes, utility guidelines, three- dimensional conflicts, and required field coordination items. Such deficiencies can be corrected when identified prior to ordering material and starting installation. The Contractor agrees to carefully study and compare the individual Contract Documents and report at once in writing to the Design Team any deficiencies the Contractor may discover. The Contractor further agrees to require each subcontractor to likewise study the documents and report at once any deficiencies discovered. 2. The Contractor shall resolve all reported deficiencies with the Architect/Engineer prior to awarding any subcontracts, ordering material, or starting any work with the Contractor’s own employees. Any work performed prior to receipt of instructions from the Design Team will be done at the Contractor’s risk. B. Qualifications: 1. Only products of reputable manufacturers are acceptable. 2. All Contractors and subcontractors shall employ only workers skilled in their trades. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 5 C. Compliance with Codes, Laws, Ordinances: 1. Conform to all requirements of the City of Carmel Codes, Laws, Ordinances and other regulations having jurisdiction. 2. Conform to all published standards of the Franciscan Alliance. 3. Conform to all State Codes. 4. If there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations and these specifications, the Architect/Engineer shall determine the method or equipment used. 5. If the Contractor notes, at the time of bidding, any parts of the drawings or specifications that do not comply with the codes or regulations, he shall inform the Architect/Engineer in writing, requesting a clarification. If there is insufficient time for this procedure, he shall submit with his proposal a separate price to make the system comply with the codes and regulations. 6. All changes to the system made after letting of the contract, to comply with codes or requirements of Inspectors, shall be made by the Contractor without cost to the Owner. 7. If there is a discrepancy between manufacturer's recommendations and these specifications, the manufacturer's recommendations shall govern. 8. All rotating shafts and/or equipment shall be completely guarded from all contact. Partial guards and/or guards that do not meet all applicable OSHA standards are not acceptable. Contractor is responsible for providing this guarding if it is not provided with the equipment supplied. D. Permits, Fees, Taxes, Inspections: 1. Procure all applicable permits and licenses. 2. Abide by all laws, regulations, ordinances, and other rules of the State or Political Subdivision where the work is done, or as required by any duly constituted public authority. 3. Pay all charges for permits or licenses. 4. Pay all fees and taxes imposed by the State, Municipal and/or other regulatory bodies. 5. Pay all charges arising out of required inspections by an authorized body. 6. Pay all charges arising out of required contract document reviews associated with the project and as initiated by the Owner or authorized agency/consultant. 7. Where applicable, all fixtures, equipment and materials shall be listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. and approved by FM Global. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 6 E. Examination of Drawings: 1. The drawings for the mechanical work are completely diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of the work and to indicate the general arrangements and locations of equipment, outlets, etc., and the approximate sizes of equipment. 2. Contractor shall determine the exact locations of equipment and rough-ins, and the exact routing of pipes and ducts to best fit the layout of the job. 3. Scaling of the drawings is not sufficient or accurate for determining these locations. 4. Where job conditions require reasonable changes in indicated arrangements and locations, such changes shall be made by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. 5. Because of the scale of the drawings, certain basic items, such as fittings, boxes, valves, unions, etc., may not be shown, but where required by other sections of the specifications or required for proper installation of the work, such items shall be furnished and installed. 6. If an item is either on the drawings or in the specifications, it shall be included in this contract. 7. Determination of quantities of material and equipment required shall be made by the Contractor from the documents. Where discrepancies arise between drawings, schedules and/or specifications, the greater number shall govern. 8. Where used in mechanical documents, the word "furnish" shall mean supply for use, the word "install" shall mean connect complete and ready for operation, and the word "provide" shall mean to supply for use and connect complete and ready for operation. a. Any item listed as furnished shall also be installed, unless otherwise noted. b. Any item listed as installed shall also be furnished, unless otherwise noted. F. Field Measurements: 1. Verify all pertinent dimensions at the job site before ordering any materials or fabricating any supports, pipes or ducts. G. Electronic Media/Files: 1. Construction drawings for this project have been prepared utilizing Revit. 2. Contractors and Subcontractors may request electronic media files of the contract drawings and/or copies of the specifications. Specifications will be provided in PDF format. 3. Upon request for electronic media, the Contractor shall complete and return a signed “Electronic File Transmittal” form provided by IMEG. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 7 4. If the information requested includes floor plans prepared by others, the Contractor will be responsible for obtaining approval from the appropriate Design Professional for use of that part of the document. 5. The electronic contract documents can be used for preparation of shop drawings and as-built drawings only. The information may not be used in whole or in part for any other project. 6. The drawings prepared by IMEG for bidding purposes may not be used directly for ductwork layout drawings or coordination drawings. 7. The use of these CAD documents by the Contractor does not relieve them from their responsibility for coordination of work with other trades and verification of space available for the installation. 8. The information is provided to expedite the project and assist the Contractor with no guarantee by IMEG as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided. IMEG accepts no responsibility or liability for the Contractor’s use of these documents. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Procedures: In addition to the provisions of Division 1, the following are required: 1. Transmittal: Each transmittal shall include the following: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Contractor’s name and address d. Division of work (e.g., plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) e. Description of items submitted and relevant specification number f. Notations of deviations from the contract documents g. Other pertinent data 2. Submittal Cover Sheet: Each submittal shall include a cover sheet containing: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Architect/Engineer d. Contractor and subcontractors’ names and addresses e. Supplier and manufacturer’s names and addresses f. Division of work (e.g., plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) g. Description of item submitted (using project nomenclature) and relevant specification number h. Notations of deviations from the contract documents i. Other pertinent data j. Provide space for Contractor’s review stamps Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 8 3. Composition: a. Submittals shall be submitted using specification sections and the project nomenclature for each item. b. Individual submittal packages shall be prepared for items in each specification section. All items within a single specification section shall be packaged together where possible. An individual submittal may contain items from multiple specifications sections if the items are intimately linked (e.g., pumps and motors). c. All sets shall contain an index of the items enclosed with a general topic description on the cover. 4. Content: Submittals shall include all fabrication, erection, layout, and setting drawings; manufacturers' standard drawings; schedules; descriptive literature, catalogs and brochures; performance and test data; electrical power criteria (e.g., voltage, phase, amps, horsepower, kW, etc.) wiring and control diagrams; Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR); dimensions; shipping and operating weights; shipping splits; service clearances; and all other drawings and descriptive data of materials of construction as may be required to show that the materials, equipment or systems and the location thereof conform to the requirements of the contract documents. 5. Contractor’s Approval Stamp: a. The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve all shop drawings before submitting them to the Architect/Engineer. The Contractor shall stamp, date and sign each submittal certifying it has been reviewed. b. Unstamped submittals will be rejected. c. The Contractor’s review shall include, but not be limited to, verification of the following: 1) Only approved manufacturers are used. 2) Addenda items have been incorporated. 3) Catalog numbers and options match those specified. 4) Performance data matches that specified. 5) Electrical characteristics and loads match those specified. 6) Equipment connection locations, sizes, capacities, etc. have been coordinated with other affected trades. 7) Dimensions and service clearances are suitable for the intended location. 8) Equipment dimensions are coordinated with support steel, housekeeping pads, openings, etc. 9) Constructability issues are resolved (e.g., weights and dimensions are suitable for getting the item into the building and into place, sinks fit into countertops, etc.). Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 9 d. The Contractor shall review, stamp and approve all subcontractors’ submittals as described above. e. The Contractor’s approval stamp is required on all submittals. Approval will indicate the Contractor’s review of all material and a complete understanding of exactly what is to be furnished. Contractor shall clearly mark all deviations from the contract documents on all submittals. If deviations are not marked by the Contractor, then the item shall be required to meet all drawing and specification requirements. 6. Submittal Identification and Markings: a. The Contractor shall clearly mark each item with the same nomenclature applied on the drawings or in the specifications. b. The Contractor shall clearly indicate the size, finish, material, etc. c. Where more than one model is shown on a manufacturer's sheet, the Contractor shall clearly indicate exactly which item and which data is intended. d. All marks and identifications on the submittals shall be unambiguous. 7. Schedule submittals to expedite the project. Coordinate submission of related items. 8. Identify variations from the contract documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to the successful performance of the completed work. 9. Reproduction of contract documents alone is not acceptable for submittals. 10. Incomplete submittals will be rejected without review. Partial submittals will only be reviewed with prior approval from the Architect/Engineer. 11. Submittals not required by the contract documents may be returned without review. 12. The Architect/Engineer's responsibility shall be to review one set of shop drawing submittals for each product. If the first submittal is incomplete or does not comply with the drawings and/or specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible to bear the cost for the Architect/Engineer to recheck and handle the additional shop drawing submittals. 13. Submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Architect/Engineer before releasing any equipment for manufacture or shipment. 14. Contractor’s responsibility for errors, omissions or deviation from the contract documents in submittals is not relieved by the Architect/Engineer’s approval. B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email submittals as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer, unless a web-based submittal program is used. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 10 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. Submittal file name: 23 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: 23 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 1.6 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. The requirements herein are in addition to the provisions of Division 1. B. Format: 1. Use AIA Document Continuation Sheets G703 or another similar form approved by the Owner and Architect/Engineer. 2. Submit in Excel format. 3. Support values given with substantiating data. C. Preparation: 1. Itemize work required by each specification section and list all providers. All work provided by subcontractors and major suppliers shall be listed on the Schedule of Values. List each subcontractor and supplier by company name. 2. Break down all costs into: a. Material: Delivered cost of product with taxes paid. b. Labor: Labor cost, excluding overhead and profit. 3. Itemize the cost for each of the following: a. Overhead and profit. b. Bonds. c. Insurance. d. General Requirements: Itemize all requirements. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 11 4. For each line item having an installed cost of more than $5,000, break down costs to list major products or operations under each item. At a minimum, provide material and labor cost line items for the following: a. Each piece of equipment requiring shop drawings (e.g., each air handling unit, pump, exhaust fan, etc.). Use the equipment nomenclature (AHU-1, P-1, EF-1, etc.) on the Schedule of Values. b. Each type of small unitary equipment (e.g., FCUs, UHs, CABs, etc.). Multiple units of the same type can be listed together, provided quantities are also listed so unit costs can be determined. c. Each piping system (chilled water, heating water, steam, condensate, etc.). In addition, for larger projects, break down the material and labor for each piping system based on geography (building, floor, and/or wing). d. Each duct system (supply, return, relief, outside air, etc.) listed separately for each unit they serve (AHU-1 supply air ductwork, AHU-1 return air ductwork, etc.). e. Pipe insulation with separate material and labor line items for each piping system listed above. f. Duct insulation with separate material and labor line items for each duct system listed above. g. Temperature controls broken down into material and labor for the following: 1) Engineering 2) Controllers, devices, sensors, etc. 3) Control valves 4) Control dampers 5) Conduit 6) Wiring 7) Programming 8) Commissioning h. Site utilities (5’ beyond building) i. Seismic design j. Air balancing k. Water balancing l. Commissioning m. Record drawings n. Punchlist and closeout D. Update Schedule of Values when: 1. Indicated by Architect/Engineer. 2. Change of subcontractor or supplier occurs. 3. Change of product or equipment occurs. 1.7 CHANGE ORDERS A. A detailed material and labor takeoff shall be prepared for each change order, along with labor rates and markup percentages. Change orders with inadequate breakdown will be rejected. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 12 B. Change order work shall not proceed until authorized. 1.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING & MAINTENANCE A. Exercise care in transporting and handling to avoid damage to materials. Store materials on the site to prevent damage. Keep materials clean, dry and free from harmful conditions. Immediately remove any materials that become wet or that are suspected of becoming contaminated with mold or other organisms. B. Keep all bearings properly lubricated and all belts properly tensioned and aligned. C. Coordinate the installation of heavy and large equipment with the General Contractor and/or Owner. If the Mechanical Contractor does not have prior documented experience in rigging and lifting similar equipment, he/she shall contract with a qualified lifting and rigging service that has similar documented experience. Follow all equipment lifting and support guidelines for handling and moving. D. Contractor is responsible for moving equipment into the building and/or site. Contractor shall review site prior to bid for path locations and any required building modifications to allow movement of equipment. Contractor shall coordinate his/her work with other trades. 1.9 NETWORK / INTERNET CONNECTED EQUIPMENT A. These specifications may require certain equipment or systems to have network, Internet and/or remote access capability (“Network Capability”). Any requirement for Network Capability shall be interpreted only as a functional capability and is not to be construed as authority to connect or enable any Network Capability. Network Capability may only be connected or enabled with the express written consent of the Owner. 1.10 WARRANTY A. Provide one-year warranty, unless otherwise noted, to the Owner for all fixtures, equipment, materials, and workmanship. B. The warranty period for all work in this Division of the specifications shall commence on the date of final acceptance, unless a whole or partial system or any separate piece of equipment or component is put into use for the benefit of any party other than the installing contractor with prior written authorization. In this instance, the warranty period shall commence on the date when such whole system, partial system or separate piece of equipment or component is placed in operation and accepted in writing by the Owner. C. Warranty requirements shall extend to correction, without cost to the Owner, of all Work found to be defective or nonconforming to the contract documents. The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting all damage resulting from defects or nonconformance with contract documents. 1.11 INSURANCE A. Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as set forth in Division 0 of these specifications. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 13 1.12 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION A. Where several manufacturers’ names are given, the manufacturer for which a catalog number is given is the basis for job design and establishes the quality required. B. Equivalent equipment manufactured by the other named manufacturers may be used. Contractor shall ensure that all items submitted by these other manufacturers meet all requirements of the drawings and specifications, and fits in the allocated space. C. Any material, article or equipment of other unnamed manufacturers which will adequately perform the services and duties imposed by the design and is of a quality equal to or better than the material, article or equipment identified by the drawings and specifications may be used if approval is secured in writing from the Architect/Engineer not later than ten days prior to the bid opening. D. This Contractor assumes all costs incurred as a result of using the offered material, article or equipment, on his part or on the part of other Contractors whose work is affected. E. This Contractor may list voluntary add or deduct prices for alternate materials on the bid form. These items will not be used in determining the low bidder. F. All material substitutions requested later than ten (10) days prior to bid opening must be listed as voluntary changes on the bid form. 1.13 PROJECT COMMISSIONING A. The Contractor shall work with the Commissioning Agent (CxA), and provide all services as described in the Commissioning Plan. PART 2 - PRODUCTS NOT APPLICABLE PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 JOBSITE SAFETY A. Neither the professional activities of the Architect/Engineer, nor the presence of the Architect/Engineer or his or her employee and subconsultants at a construction site, shall relieve the Contractor and other entity of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. The Architect/Engineer and his or her personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. The Contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety. The Architect/Engineer and the Architect/Engineer’s Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 14 consultants shall be indemnified and shall be made additional insureds under the Contractor’s general liability insurance policy. 3.2 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OBSERVATION OF WORK A. The Contractor shall provide seven (7) calendar days’ notice to the Architect/Engineer prior to: 1. Placing fill over underground and underslab utilities. 2. Covering exterior walls, interior partitions and chases. 3. Installing hard or suspended ceilings and soffits. B. The Architect/Engineer will have the opportunity to review the installation and provide a written report noting deficiencies requiring correction. The Contractor’s schedule shall account for these reviews and show them as line items in the approved schedule. C. Above-Ceiling Final Observation 1. All work above the ceilings must be complete prior to the Architect/Engineer’s review. This includes, but is not limited to: a. Pipe insulation is installed and fully sealed. b. Pipe and duct wall penetrations are sealed. c. Pipe identification and valve tags are installed. d. Main, branch and flexible ducts are installed. e. Diffusers, registers and grilles are installed and connected to ductwork. f. Terminal air box reheat coil piping or wiring is complete. g. Terminal air box control wiring is complete and all control boxes are closed. 2. In order to prevent the Above-Ceiling Final Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor shall review the status of the work and certify, in writing, that the work is ready for the Above-Ceiling Final Observation. 3. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the ceilings have been installed prior to this review and prior to 7 days elapsing, the Architect/Engineer may not recommend further payments to the contractor until such time as full access has been provided. 3.3 PROJECT CLOSEOUT A. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1. B. Final Jobsite Observation: 1. In order to prevent the Final Jobsite Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor is required to review the completion status of the project and certify that the job is ready for the final jobsite observation. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 15 2. Attached to the end of this section is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to requesting a review. 3. Upon Contractor certification that the project is complete and ready for a final observation, the Contractor shall sign the attached certification and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. 4. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and that additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the costs incurred by the Architect/Engineer’s additional time and expenses will be deducted from the Contractor’s contract retainage prior to final payment at the completion of the job. C. Before final payment is authorized, this Contractor must submit the following: 1. Operation and maintenance manuals with copies of approved shop drawings. 2. Record documents including marked-up or reproducible drawings and specifications. 3. A report documenting the instructions given to the Owner's representatives complete with the number of hours spent in the instruction. The report shall bear the signature of an authorized agent of This Contractor and shall be signed by the Owner's representatives. 4. Inspection by State Boiler Inspector. 5. Start-up reports on all equipment requiring a factory installation inspection or start-up. 6. Provide spare parts, maintenance, and extra materials in quantities specified in individual specification sections. Deliver to project site and place in location as directed; receipt by Architect/Engineer required prior to final payment approval. 3.4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. General: 1. Provide an electronic copy of the O&M manuals as described below for Architect/Engineer’s review and approval. The electronic copy shall be corrected as required to address the Architect/Engineer’s comments. Once corrected, electronic copies and paper copies shall be distributed as directed by the Architect/Engineer. 2. Approved O&M manuals shall be completed and in the Owner's possession prior to Owner's acceptance and at least 10 days prior to instruction of operating personnel. B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email the O&M manual as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer. 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 16 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. O&M file name: O&M.div23.contractor.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: O&Mtransmittal.div23.contractor.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 6. Provide the Owner with an approved copy of the O&M manual on compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), or flash drives with a permanently affixed label, printed with the title “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of the project and subject matter of disc/flash drive when multiple disc/flash drives are required. 7. All text shall be searchable. 8. Bookmarks shall be used, dividing information first by specification section, then systems, major equipment and finally individual items. All bookmark titles shall include the nomenclature used in the construction documents and shall be an active link to the first page of the section being referenced. C. Paper Copy Submittal Procedures: 1. Once the electronic version of the manuals has been approved by the Architect/Engineer, three (3) paper copies of the O&M manual shall be provided to the Owner. The content of the paper copies shall be identical to the corrected electronic copy. 2. Binder Requirements: The Contractor shall submit O&M manuals in heavy duty, locking three ring binders. Incorporate clear vinyl sheet sleeves on the front cover and spine for slip -in labeling. “Peel and stick” labels are not acceptable. Sheet lifters shall be supplied at the front of each notebook. The three-ring binders shall be 1/2" thicker than initial material to allow for future inserts. If more than one notebook is required, label in consecutive order. For example; 1 of 2, 2 of 2. No other form of binding is acceptable. 3. Binder Labels: Label the front and spine of each binder with “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of project, and subject matter. 4. Index Tabs: Divide information by specification section, major equipment, or systems using index tabs. All tab titling shall be clearly printed under reinforced plastic tabs. All equipment shall be labeled to match the identification in the construction documents. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 17 D. Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include: 1. Title Page: Include title page with project title, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, all subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers, with addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, email addresses and point of contacts. Website URLs and email addresses shall be active links in the electronic submittal. 2. Table of Contents: Include a table of contents describing specification section, systems, major equipment, and individual items. 3. Copies of all final approved shop drawings and submittals. Include Architect’s/Engineer’s shop drawing review comments. Insert the individual shop drawing directly after the Operation and Maintenance information for the item(s) in the review form. 4. Copy of final approved test and balance reports. 5. Copies of all factory inspections and/or equipment startup reports. 6. Copies of warranties. 7. Schematic electrical power/controls wiring diagrams of the equipment that have been updated for field conditions. Field wiring shall have label numbers to match drawings. 8. Dimensional drawings of equipment. 9. Capacities and utility consumption of equipment. 10. Detailed parts lists with lists of suppliers. 11. Operating procedures for each system. 12. Maintenance schedule and procedures. Include a chart listing maintenance requirements and frequency. 13. Repair procedures for major components. 14. List of lubricants in all equipment and recommended frequency of lubrication. 15. Instruction books, cards, and manuals furnished with the equipment. 3.5 INSTRUCTING THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVES A. Adequately instruct the Owner's designated representatives in the maintenance, care, and operation of all systems installed under this contract. B. Provide verbal and written instructions to the Owner's representatives by FACTORY PERSONNEL in the care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment and systems. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 18 C. The Owner has the option to make a video recording of all instructions. Coordinate schedule of instructions to facilitate this recording. D. The instructions shall include: 1. Explanation of all system flow diagrams. 2. Explanation of all air handling systems. 3. Temperature control system operation including calibration, adjustment and proper operating conditions of all sensors. 4. Maintenance of equipment. 5. Start-up procedures for all major equipment. 6. Explanation of seasonal system changes. 7. Description of emergency system operation. E. The Architect/Engineer shall be notified of the time and place instructions will be given to the Owner's representatives so he or his representative can attend if desired. F. Minimum hours of instruction for each item shall be: 1. Glycol Water System - 2 hours. G. The Contractor shall prepare a detailed, written training agenda and submit it to the Architect/Engineer a minimum of two weeks prior to the formal training for approval. The written agenda shall include specific training points within the items described above. For example: how to adjust setpoints, troubleshooting, proper start-up, proper shut-down, seasonal changes, draining, venting, changing filters, changing belts, etc. Failure to provide and follow an approved training agenda may result in additional training required at the expense of the Contractor. H. Operating Instructions: 1. Contractor is responsible for all instructions to the Owner's representatives for the mechanical and control systems. 2. If the Contractor does not have staff that can adequately provide the required instructions he shall include in his bid an adequate amount to reimburse the Owner for the Architect/Engineer to perform these services. 3.6 SYSTEM STARTING AND ADJUSTING A. The mechanical systems shall be complete and operating. System startup, testing, adjusting, and balancing to obtain satisfactory system performance is the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes calibration and adjustments of all controls, noise level adjustments and final comfort adjustments as required. B. Complete all manufacturer-recommended startup procedures and checklists to verify proper motor rotation, electrical power voltage is within equipment limitations, equipment controls maintain pressures and temperatures within acceptable ranges, all filters and protective guards are in-place, Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 19 acceptable access is provided for maintenance and servicing, and equipment operation does not pose a danger to personnel or property. C. Operate all HVAC systems continuously for at least one week prior to occupancy to bring construction materials to suitable moisture levels. Areas with mechanical cooling shall be maintained below 60% RH. D. Contractor shall adjust the mechanical systems and controls at season changes during the one year warranty period, as required, to provide satisfactory operation and to prove performance of all systems in all seasons. E. All operating conditions and control sequences shall be tested during the start-up period. Test all interlocks, safety shutdowns, controls, and alarms. F. The Contractor, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers shall have skilled technicians to ensure that all systems perform properly. If the Architect/Engineer is requested to visit the job site for trouble shooting, assisting in start-up, obtaining satisfactory equipment operation, resolving installation and/or workmanship problems, equipment substitution issues or unsatisfactory system performance, including call backs during the warranty period, through no fault of the design; the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner on a time and materials basis for services rendered at the Architect/Engineer's standard hourly rates in effect when the services are requested. The Contractor shall pay the Owner for services required that are product, installation or workmanship related. Payment is due within 30 days after services are rendered. 3.7 RECORD DOCUMENTS A. The following paragraph supplements Division 1 requirements: Contractor shall maintain at the job site a separate and complete set of mechanical drawings and specifications on which he shall clearly and permanently mark in complete detail all changes made to the mechanical systems. B. Mark drawings to indicate revisions to piping and ductwork, size and location, both exterior and interior; including locations of coils, dampers, other control devices, filters, and other units requiring periodic maintenance or repair; actual equipment locations, dimensioned from column lines; actual inverts and locations of underground piping; concealed equipment, dimensioned from column lines; mains and branches of piping systems, with valves and control devices located and numbered, concealed unions located, and with items requiring maintenance located (e.g., traps, strainers, expansion compensators, tanks, etc.); Change Orders; concealed control system devices. C. Before completion of the project, a set of reproducible mechanical drawings will be given to the Contractor for transfer of all as-built conditions from the paper set maintained at the job site. All marks on reproducibles shall be clear and permanent. D. Mark specifications to show approved substitutions; Change Orders, and actual equipment and materials used. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 20 E. Record changes daily and keep the marked drawings available for the Architect/Engineer's examination at any normal work time. F. Upon completing the job, and before final payment is made, give the marked-up drawings to the Architect/Engineer. 3.8 PAINTING A. Paint all equipment that is marred or damaged prior to the Owner's acceptance. Paint and color shall match original equipment paint and shall be obtained from the equipment supplier if available. B. Equipment cabinets, casings, covers, metal jackets, etc., in equipment rooms or concealed spaces, shall be furnished in standard or prime finish, free from scratches, abrasions, chips, etc. 3.9 ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Thoroughly clean all equipment and systems prior to the Owner's final acceptance of the project. Clean all foreign paint, grease, oil, dirt, labels, stickers, and other foreign material from all equipment. B. Clean all drain pans and areas where moisture is present. Immediately report any mold, biological growth, or water damage. C. Remove all rust, scale, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all exposed bare metal ductwork, piping, hangers, and accessories. D. Remove all rubbish, debris, etc., accumulated during construction from the premises. 3.10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Contractor shall coordinate the installation of all equipment, valves, dampers, operators, etc., with other trades to maintain clear access area for servicing. B. All equipment shall be installed in such a way to maximize access to parts needing service or maintenance. Review the final field location, placement, and orientation of equipment with the Owner’s designated representative prior to setting equipment. C. Installation of equipment or devices without regard to coordination of access requirements and confirmation with the Owner’s designated representative will result in removal and reinstallation of the equipment at the Contractor’s expense. 3.11 MAINTAINING CLEAN DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION A. Throughout the duration of construction, all ductwork shall be capped or sealed with sheet metal caps, polyethylene film, or other airtight protective to keep dust, dirt, and construction debris out of ducts. Similar means shall be used to seal air-side connections of HVAC equipment to include, but not limited to, air handling units, fans, terminal air boxes, fan coil units, cabinet heaters, blower coils, and the like. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 21 B. When air terminal devices are installed, contractors shall seal all supply, return, and exhaust grilles with polyethylene film or other airtight protective to keep dust, dirt, and construction debris out of ducts. C. Should HVAC equipment be started during construction, Contractor shall remove airtight protectives and shall install one-inch thick MERV 8 filter media over all return and exhaust grilles to prevent dust, dirt, and construction debris from entering ductwork. Filter media shall cover the entire grille face and shall be secured such that air cannot bypass filter media. D. Should filter media become laden with dust and dirt, Contractor shall replace filter media with new media to prevent damage to air distribution system and equipment. E. The following steps shall be taken during testing, adjusting, and balancing of each air system: 1. All construction activities in all spaces served by the air system shall stop. 2. All airtight protectives and temporary filter media shall be removed from all portions of the air system. 3. Testing, adjusting, and balancing work shall not commence until all construction activity is stopped and all airtight protectives and temporary filter media is removed. 4. Once testing, adjusting, and balancing work is complete for the air system, airtight protectives or temporary filter media shall be installed over all ductwork openings and air terminals on the air system prior to resuming construction activities in any spaces served by the air system. F. The Owner shall agree the building is sufficiently clean prior to the removal of any filtration media and airtight protectives from air terminal devices. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 00 - Page 22 READINESS CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL JOBSITE OBSERVATION To prevent the final job observation from occurring too early, we require that the Contractor review the completion status of the project and, by copy of this document, certify that the job is indeed ready for the final job observation. The following is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to your requesting a final job observation. 1. Penetrations fire sealed and labeled in accordance with specifications. 2. All air handling units operating and balanced. 3. All fans shall be operating and balanced. 4. All pumps, boilers and chillers operating and balanced. 5. All miscellaneous mechanical systems (unit heaters, fan coil units, cabinet heaters, etc.) operating. 6. All temperature control systems operating, programmed and calibrated. 7. Pipe insulation complete, pipes labeled and valves tagged. 8. Fire damper and fire/smoke damper access doors labeled in accordance with specifications. Accepted by: Prime Contractor _______________________________________________ By ___________________________________ Date ___________________ Upon Contractor certification that the project is complete and ready for a final job observation, we require the Contractor to sign this agreement and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and that additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the costs incurred by the Architect/Engineers for additional time and expenses will be deducted from the Contractor's contract retainage prior to final payment at the completion of the job. * * * * * This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Hangers, Supports, and Associated Anchors. B. Equipment Bases and Supports. C. Sleeves and Seals. D. Flashing and Sealing of Equipment and Pipe Stacks. E. Cutting of Openings. F. Escutcheon Plates and Trim. 1.2 REFERENCES A. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping. B. MSS SP-58 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation. C. MSS SP 69 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application. D. MSS SP 89 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrication and Installation Practices. E. MSS SP-127 – Bracing for Piping Systems Seismic-Wind-Dynamic Design, Selection, Application 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings and product data under provisions of Section 23 05 00. Include plastic pipe manufacturers’ support spacing requirements. 1.4 WORK FURNISHED BUT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS A. Furnish sleeves and hanger inserts to General Contractor for placement into formwork. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 HANGER RODS A. Hanger rods for single rod hangers shall conform to the following: Pipe Size Hanger Rod Diameter Column #1 Column #2 2" and smaller 3/8" 3/8" Column #1: Steel pipe. Column #2: Copper pipe. B. Rods for double rod hangers may be reduced one size. Minimum rod diameter is 3/8 inches. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 2 C. Hanger rods and accessories used in mechanical spaces or otherwise dry areas shall have ASTM B633 electro-plated zinc finish. D. All hanger rods, nuts, washers, clevises, etc., in damp areas shall have ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized finish applied after fabrication. This applies to the following areas: 1. MRI Equipment Rooms 2.2 PIPE AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS A. General: 1. Pipe hangers, clamps, and supports shall conform to Manufacturers Standardization Society MSS SP-58, 69, 89, and 127 (where applicable). 2. On all insulated piping, provide at each support an insert of same thickness and contour as adjoining insulation, between the pipe and insulation jacket, to prevent insulation from sagging and crushing. Refer to insulation specifications for materials and additional information. a. Insulation Couplings: 1) Insulation Coupling: Molded thermoplastic, -65ºF to 275ºF, sizes up to 4-1/8” OD, and receive insulation thickness up to 1”. Suitable for use indoors or outdoors with UV stabilizers. Vertical insulation riser clamps shall have a 1,000lb vertical load rating. On cold pipes operating below 60°F, cover joint and coupling with vapor barrier mastic to ensure continuous vapor barrier. 2) Horizontal Strut Mounted Insulated Pipe: a) Acceptable Manufacturers: Klo-Shure or equal. 3) Vertical: a) Acceptable Manufacturers: Klo-Shure Titan or equal. B. Vertical Supports: 1. Support and laterally brace vertical pipes at every floor level in multi-story structures, unless otherwise noted by applicable codes, but never at intervals over 15 feet. Support vertical pipes with riser clamps installed below hubs, couplings, or lugs. Provide sufficient flexibility to accommodate expansion and contraction to avoid compromising fire barrier penetrations or stressing piping at fixed takeoff locations. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 3 Acceptable Products: Cooper/B-Line - Fig B3373 Series Erico - 510 Series Nibco/Tolco - Fig. 82 2. Place restrained neoprene mounts beneath vertical pipe riser clamps to prevent sweating of cold pipes. Select neoprene mounts based on the weight of the pipe to be supported. Insulate over mounts. Acceptable Products: Mason RBA, RCA, or BR. 3. Wall supports shall be used where vertical height of structure exceeds minimum spacing requirements. Install wall supports at same spacing as hangers or strut supports along vertical length of pipe runs. Wall supports shall be coordinated with the Structural Engineer. 4. Masonry Anchors: Fasten to concrete masonry units with expansion anchors or self-tapping masonry screws. For expansion anchors into hollow concrete block, use sleeve-type anchors designed for the specific application. Do not fasten in masonry joints. Do not use powder actuated fasteners, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts C. Hangers and Clamps: 1. Oversize all hangers, clamps, and supports on insulated piping to allow insulation and jacket to pass through unbroken. This applies to both hot and cold pipes. 2. Hangers in direct contact with bare copper pipe shall include plastic pipe insert similar to Unistrut Cush-A-Clamp, Hydra-Zorb, Erico Cushion Clamp or Cooper Vibra-Clamp within their temperature limits of -65F to +275F. 3. On all insulated piping, provide a semi-cylindrical metallic shield and vapor barrier jacket. 4. Ferrous hot piping 2-1/2 inches and larger shall have steel saddles tack welded to the pipe at each support with a depth not less than specified for the insulation. Factory fabricated inserts may be used. Acceptable Products: Anvil - Fig. 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 Cooper/B-Line - Fig. 3160, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3164, 3165 Erico - Model 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 Nibco/Tolco - Fig. 260-1, 261-1 1/2, 262-2, 263-2 1/2, 264-3, 265- 4 5. As an alternative to separate pipe insulation insert and saddle, properly sized integral rigid insulation insert and shield sections may be used. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 4 Acceptable Products: Cooper/B-Line - Fig. B3380 through B3384 Pipe Shields - A1000, A2000 6. Unless otherwise indicated, hangers shall be as follows: a. Clevis Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe Rigid Plastic Pipe Insulated Cold Pipe Insulated Hot Pipe - 3 inches & Smaller Acceptable Products: Bare Steel or Insulated Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Anvil Fig. 260 Cooper/B-Line Fig. 3100 Fig. B3100C Erico Model 400 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 1 Fig. 81PVC b. Roller Type: Service: Insulated Hot Pipe - 4 inches and Larger Acceptable Products: 4" through 6" 8" and Above Anvil Fig. 181, 271 Fig. 171, 271 Cooper/B-Line Fig. 3110, 3117 Fig. 3114, 3117 Erico Model 610 Model 605 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 324, 327 Fig. 322, 327 c. Adjustable Swivel Ring Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe - 4 inches and Smaller Acceptable Products: Bare Steel Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Anvil Fig. 69 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3170NF Fig. B3170CTC Erico Model FCN 102A0 Series Nibco/Tolco Fig. 200 Fig. 203 7. Support may be fabricated from U-channel strut or similar shapes. Piping less than 4” in diameter shall be secured to strut with clamps of proper design and capacity as required to maintain spacing and alignment. Strut shall be independently supported from hanger drops or building structure. Size and support shall be per manufacturer’s installation requirements for structural support of piping. Clamps shall not interrupt piping insulation. a. Strut used in mechanical spaces or otherwise dry areas shall have ASTM B633 electro-plated zinc finish. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 5 b. Strut used in damp areas listed in hanger rods shall have ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized finish applied after fabrication. 8. Unless otherwise indicated, pipe supports for use with struts shall be as follows: a. Clamp Type: Service: Bare Metal Pipe Insulated Cold Pipe Insulated Hot Pipe - 3 inches and smaller 1) Clamps in direct contact with copper pipe shall include plastic pipe insert similar to Unistrut Cush-A-Clamp, Hydra-Zorb, Erico Cushion Clamp or Cooper Vibra-Clamp. 2) Pipes subject to expansion and contraction shall have clamps oversized to allow limited pipe movement. Acceptable Products: Bare Steel or Insulated Pipe Bare Copper Pipe Unistrut Fig. P1100 or P2500 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B2000 or B2400 Fig. BVT Nibco/Tolco Fig. A-14 or 2STR b. Roller Type: Service: Insulated Hot Pipe - 4 inches and larger. Acceptable Products: 4" through 6" 8" and Above Unistrut Fig. P2474 Fig. P2474-1 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B218 Fig. B219 Nibco/Tolco Fig. ROL-12 Fig. ROL-13 D. Upper (Structural) Attachments: 1. Unless otherwise shown, upper attachments for hanger rods or support struts shall be as follows: a. Steel Structure Clamps 1) C-Type Wide Flange Beam Clamps (for use on top and/or bottom of wide flanges. Not permitted for use with bar-joists): Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 92 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3033/B3034 Erico Model 300 Nibco/Tolco 68 Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 6 2) Scissor Type Beam Clamps (For use with bar-joists and wide flange): Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 228, 292 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3054 Erico Model 360 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 329 b. Concrete 1) Concrete Inserts, Single Rod Galvanized: Acceptable Products: Anvil Fig. 282 Cooper/B-Line Fig. B3014 Erico Model 355 Nibco/Tolco Fig. 310 2) Concrete Inserts, Continuous Strip Galvanized: Acceptable Products: Unistrut Corp P3200 Series Cooper/B-Line Fig. B22-J Erico CONCT 3) Concrete Anchors: Fasten to concrete using cast-in or post-installed anchors designed per the requirements of Appendix D of ACI 318-11. Post-installed anchors shall be qualified for use in cracked concrete by ACI-355.2. 4) Masonry Anchors: Fasten to concrete masonry units with expansion anchors or self-tapping masonry screws. For expansion anchors into hollow concrete block, use sleeve-type anchors designed for the specific application. Do not fasten in masonry joints. Do not use powder actuated fasteners, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts. c. Steel Structure Welding: 1) Unless otherwise noted, hangers, clips, and auxiliary support steel may be welded in lieu of bolting, clamping, or riveting to the building structural frame. Take adequate precautions during all welding operations for fire prevention and protecting walls and ceilings from smoke damage. 2.3 OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS A. Exact locations of all openings for the installation of materials shall be determined by the Contractor and given to the General Contractor for installation or construction as the structure is built. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 7 B. Coordinate all openings with other Contractors. C. Hire the proper tradesman and furnish all labor, material and equipment to cut openings in or through existing structures, or openings in new structures that were not installed, or additional openings. Repair all spalling and damage to the satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer. Make saw cuts before breaking out concrete to ensure even and uniform opening edges. D. Said cutting shall be at the complete expense of each Contractor. Failure to coordinate openings with other Contractors shall not exempt the Contractor from providing openings at his expense. E. Do not cut structural members without written approval of the Architect or Structural Engineer. 2.4 SLEEVES AND LINTELS A. Each Contractor shall provide sleeves and lintels for all duct and pipe openings required for the Contractor’s work in masonry walls and floors, unless specifically shown as being by others. B. Fabricate all sleeves from standard weight black steel pipe or as indicated on the drawings. Provide continuous sleeve. Cut or split sleeves are not acceptable. C. Fabricate all lintels for masonry walls from structural steel shapes or as indicated on the drawings. Have all lintels approved by the Architect or Structural Engineer. D. Sleeves through the floors on exposed risers shall be flush with the ceiling, with planed squared ends extending 1" above the floor in unfinished areas, and flush with the floor in finished areas, to accept spring closing floor plates. E. Sleeves shall not penetrate structural members or masonry walls without approval from the Structural Engineer. Sleeves shall then comply with the Architect/Engineer’s design. F. Openings through unexcavated floors and/or foundation walls below the floor shall have a smooth finish with sufficient annular space around material passing through opening so slight settling will not place stress on the material or building structure. G. Install all sleeves concentric with pipes. Secure sleeves in concrete to wood forms. This Contractor is responsible for sleeves dislodged or moved when pouring concrete. H. Where pipes rise through concrete floors that are on earthen grade, provide 3/4" resilient expansion joint material (e.g., foam, rubber, asphalt-coated fiber, bituminous-impregnated felt, or cork) wrapped around the pipe, the full depth of concrete, at the point of penetration. Secure to prevent shifting during concrete placement and finishing. I. Size sleeves large enough to allow expansion and contraction movement. Provide continuous insulation wrapping. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 8 2.5 ESCUTCHEON PLATES AND TRIM A. Fit escutcheons to all insulated or uninsulated exposed pipes passing through walls, floors, or ceilings of finished rooms. B. Escutcheons shall be heavy gauge, cold rolled steel, copper coated under a chromium plated finish, heavy spring clip, rigid hinge and latch. C. Install galvanized steel (unless otherwise indicated) trim strip to cover vacant space and raw construction edges of all rectangular openings in finished rooms. This includes pipe openings. 2.6 PIPE PENETRATIONS A. Seal all pipe penetrations. Seal non-rated walls and floor penetrations with grout or caulk. Backing material may be used. B. Seal fire rated wall and floor penetrations with fire seal system as specified. 2.7 PIPE ANCHORS A. Provide all items needed to allow adequate expansion and contraction of all piping. All piping shall be supported, guided, aligned, and anchored as required. B. Repair all piping leaks and associated damage. Pipes shall not rub on any part of the building. 2.8 FINISH A. Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports in crawl spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are not considered exposed. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Install all items per manufacturer's instructions. 2. Coordinate the location and method of support of piping systems with all installations under other Divisions and Sections of the Specifications. 3. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welding. 4. Supports shall extend directly to building structure. Do not support piping from duct hangers unless coordinated with sheet metal contractor prior to installation. Do not allow lighting or ceiling supports to be hung from piping supports. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 9 B. Supports Requirements: 1. Where building structural steel is fireproofed, all hangers, clamps, auxiliary steel, etc., which attach to it shall be installed prior to application of fireproofing. Repair all fireproofing damaged during pipe installation. 2. Set all concrete inserts in place before pouring concrete. 3. Furnish, install and prime all auxiliary structural steel for support of piping systems that are not shown on the Drawings as being by others. 4. Install hangers and supports complete with lock nuts, clamps, rods, bolts, couplings, swivels, inserts and required accessories. 5. Hangers for horizontal piping shall have adequate means of vertical adjustment for alignment. C. Pipe Requirements: 1. Support all piping and equipment, including valves, strainers, traps and other specialties and accessories to avoid objectionable or excessive stress, deflection, swaying, sagging or vibration in the piping or building structure during erection, cleaning, testing and normal operation of the systems. 2. Do not, however, restrain piping to cause it to snake or buckle between supports or to prevent proper movement due to expansion and contraction. 3. Support piping at equipment and valves so they can be disconnected and removed without further supporting the piping. 4. Piping shall not introduce strains or distortion to connected equipment. 5. Parallel horizontal pipes may be supported on trapeze hangers made of structural shapes and hanger rods; otherwise, pipes shall be supported with individual hangers. 6. Trapeze hangers may be used where ducts interfere with normal pipe hanging. 7. Provide additional supports where pipe changes direction, adjacent to flanged valves and strainers, at equipment connections and heavy fittings. 8. Provide at least one hanger adjacent to each joint in grooved end steel pipe with mechanical couplings. D. Provided the installation complies with all loading requirements of truss and joist manufacturers, the following practices are acceptable: 1. Loads of 100 lbs. or less may be attached anywhere along the top or bottom chords of trusses or joists with a minimum 3’ spacing between loads. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 29 - Page 10 2. Loads greater than 100 lbs. must be hung concentrically and may be hung from top or bottom chord, provided one of the following conditions is met: a. The hanger is attached within 6” from a web/chord joint. b. Additional L2x2x1/4 web reinforcement is installed per manufacturer’s requirements. 3. It is prohibited to cantilever a load using an angle or other structural component that is attached to a truss or joist in such a fashion that a torsional force is applied to that structural member. 4. If conditions cannot be met, coordinate installation with truss or joist manufacturer and contact Architect/Engineer. E. After piping and insulation installation are complete, cut hanger rods back at trapeze supports so they do not extend more than 3/4" below bottom face of lowest fastener and blunt any sharp edges. F. Do not exceed 25 lbs. per hanger and a minimum spacing of 2’-0” on center when attaching to metal roof decking (limitation not required with concrete on metal deck). This 25 lbs. load and 2’-0” spacing include adjacent electrical and architectural items hanging from deck. If the hanger restrictions cannot be achieved, supplemental framing off steel framing will need to be added. G. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum load for any hanger or support. H. Spacing of Hangers shall not exceed the compressive strength of the insulation inserts, and in no case shall exceed the following: Pipe Material Maximum Spacing 1. Hard Drawn Copper & Brass (Liquid Service): 3/4" and under 5'-0" 1" 6'-0" 1-1/4" 7'-0" 1-1/2" 8'-0" 2" 8'-0" 2. Installation of hangers shall conform to MSS SP-58, 69, and 89. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 53 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Identification of products installed under Division 23. 1.2 REFERENCES A. ANSI/ASME A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems. B. NFPA-99 – Health Care Facilities. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section 23 05 00. Include list of items identified, wording, letter sizes, and color coding. B. Include valve chart and schedule listing valve tag number, location, function, and valve manufacturer's name and model number. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. 3M, Bunting, Calpico, Craftmark, Emedco, Kolbi Industries, Seton, W.H. Brady, Marking Services. 2.2 MATERIALS A. All pipe markers (purchased or stenciled) shall conform to ANSI A13.1. Marker lengths and letter sizes shall be at least the following: OD of Pipe or insulation Marker Length Size of Letters Up to and including 1-1/4” 8” 1/2” 1-1/2” to 2” 8” 3/4” Plastic tags may be used for outside diameters under 3/4". B. Plastic Nameplates: Laminated three-layer phenolic with engraved black, 1/4" minimum letters on light contrasting background. C. Brass Tags: Brass background with engraved black letters. Tag size minimum 1-1/2" square or 1-1/2" round. D. Vinyl Pipe Markers: Colored vinyl with permanent pressure sensitive adhesive backing. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 53 - Page 2 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install all products per manufacturer’s recommendations. B. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive for identification materials. C. Valves: 1. All valves (except shutoff valves at equipment) shall have numbered tags. 2. Provide or replace numbered tags on all existing valves that are connected to new systems or that have been revised. 3. Provide all existing valves used to extend utilities to this project with numbered tags. Review tag numbering sequence with the Owner prior to ordering tags. 4. Secure tags with heavy duty key chain and brass "S" link or with mechanically fastened plastic straps. 5. Attach to handwheel or around valve stem. On lever operated valves, drill the lever to attach tags. 6. Number all tags and show the service of the pipe. 7. Provide two sets of laminated 8-1/2" x 11" copies of a valve directory listing all valves, with respective tag numbers, uses, and locations. The directory shall be reviewed by the Owner and Architect/Engineer prior to laminating final copies. Laminated copies shall have brass eyelet in at least one corner for easy hanging. D. Pipe Markers: 1. Adhesive Backed Markers: Use Brady Style 1, 2, or 3 on pipes 3" diameter and larger. Use Brady Style 4, 6, or 8 on pipes under 3" diameter. Similar styles by other listed manufacturers are acceptable. Secure all markers at both ends with a wrap of pressure sensitive tape completely around the pipe. 2. Apply markers and arrows in the following locations where clearly visible: a. At each valve. b. On both sides of walls that pipes penetrate. c. At least every 20 feet along all pipes. d. On each riser and each leg of each "T" joint. e. At least once in every room and each story traversed. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HVAC IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 05 53 - Page 3 E. Equipment: 1. All equipment not easily identifiable such as controls, relays, gauges, etc.; and all equipment in an area remote from its function such as air handling units, exhaust fans, filters, reheat coils, dampers, etc.; shall have nameplates or plastic tags listing name, function, and drawing symbol. Do not label exposed equipment in public areas. 2. Fasten nameplates or plastic tags with stainless steel self-tapping screws or permanently bonding cement. 3. Mechanical equipment that is not covered by the U.S. National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1987 shall carry a permanent label installed by the manufacturer stating that the equipment complies with the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1. F. Miscellaneous: 1. Attach self-adhesive vinyl labels at all duct access doors used to reset fusible links or actuators on fire, fire/smoke, or smoke dampers. Lettering shall be a minimum of 1/2" high. Labels shall indicate damper type. 2. Provide engraved plastic tags at all hydronic or steam system make-up water meters. 3.2 SCHEDULE A. Pipes to be marked shall be labeled with the text as shown in the following table regardless of which method or material is used: Pipe Service Lettering Color Background Color GLYCOL WATER SUPPLY Black Yellow GLYCOL WATER RETURN Black Yellow END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel INSTRUMENTATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 09 13 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Pressure Gauge. B. Pressure Gauge Accessories. C. Thermometers. D. Test Plugs. 1.2 REFERENCES A. ASME B40.1 - Gauges - Pressure Indicating Dial Type - Elastic Element. B. ASME MFC-3M - Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice, Nozzle and Venturi. C. ASTM E1 - Specification for ASTM Thermometers. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings per Section 23 05 00. Include list that indicates use, operating range, total range and location for manufactured components. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PRESSURE GAUGES A. Gauges shall be 4-1/2" diameter with aluminum or stainless steel case with phosphor bronze bourdon tube, brass socket for air, steam, water or oil application, 1/4" or 1/2" bottom connection. Gauges shall be 1% full scale accurate with bronze brushed brass movement and adjustable pointer. Standard ranges to be either pressure or pressure and vacuum as required of application. B. Acceptable Manufacturers: Ashcroft, Marsh, Marshalltown, Miljoco, Trerice, U.S. Gauge Figure 1901, Weiss, Weksler, Wika. C. Select gauge range for normal reading near center of gauge. 2.2 PRESSURE GAUGE ACCESSORIES A. All pressure gauges shall have valves and pressure snubbers. All pressure gauges on steam shall have pigtail syphon. B. Shutoff Valve: 1/4" ball valve as specified for each piping system. C. Pressure snubber, brass with 1/4" connections, porous metal type. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel INSTRUMENTATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 09 13 - Page 2 2.3 THERMOMETERS A. Digital Type: 1. 1/2" LCD digital display, solar powered, with high impact ABS case. Accuracy of 1% of reading or 1°F, whichever is greater. Adjustable elbow joint with locking device to allow rotation of thermometer to any angle. 2. Fahrenheit/Celsius switchable with -50/300°F or -45/150°C range. 3. Through-case potentiometer recalibration adjustment. 4. Stem lengths as required for application, with minimum insertion of 2-1/2". 5. Thermometers for water, steam, or oil shall have brass or steel separable socket. Thermometer wells shall be stainless steel, pressure rated to match piping system design pressure; with 2 inch extension for insulated piping and threaded cap nut with chain permanently fastened to well and cap. Thermometers for air shall have an aluminum or brass duct flange. 6. Digital display shall operate at 10 Lux (one foot-candle) or more. Use this thermometer only where ambient temperatures are below 140°F and there is sufficient light under normal occupied space conditions for the digital display to function. Use a different type thermometer where there is inadequate light available (i.e., dark mechanical rooms, locations where the thermometer is shielded from light, etc.). 7. Acceptable Manufacturer: Miljoco, Trerice, Weiss, Weksler, Wika. B. Select scales to cover expected range of temperatures. 2.4 TEST PLUGS A. Test Plug: 1/4" or 1/2" brass fitting and cap, with Nordel core for temperatures up to 275F, for receiving 1/8" outside diameter pressure or temperature probe. Plugs shall be rated for zero leakage from vacuum to 500 psi. B. Provide extended units for all plugs installed in insulated piping. C. Test Kit: Carrying case, internally padded and fitted containing one 3-1/2" diameter pressure gauge with 0-100 psi range, one gauge adapter with 1/8" probes, two 1-1/2" dial thermometers with 0 to 220F and -25F to 125F ranges and 5" stems. D. Acceptable Manufacturers: Sisco, Flow Design, Peterson Equipment, MG Piping Products Co., Miljoco, Trerice, Watts Regulator. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel INSTRUMENTATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 09 13 - Page 3 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Install per manufacturer's instructions. 2. Coil and conceal excess capillary on remote element instruments. 3. Install gauges and thermometers in locations where they are easily read from normal operating level. 4. Do not install instrumentation when areas are under construction, except for required rough-in, taps, supports and test plugs. B. Pressure Gauges: 1. Connect pressure gauges to suction and discharge side of all pumps. 2. Provide snubber for each pressure gauge. 3. Provide coil syphon for each pressure gauge connected to steam piping. C. Thermometers: 1. Install thermometers in piping systems in sockets in short couplings. Enlarge pipes smaller than 2-1/2" for installation of thermometer sockets. 2. Install thermometer sockets adjacent to control system thermostat, transmitter and sensor sockets. 3. Locate duct thermometers minimum 10 feet downstream of mixing dampers, coils, or other devices causing air turbulence. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Pipe and Pipe Fittings. B. Valves. C. Glycol Water Piping System. D. Cryogen Vent Pipe. E. Dielectric Connections. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Valves: Manufacturer's name and pressure rating marked on valve body. Remanufactured valves are not acceptable. B. Welding Materials, Procedures, and Operators: Conform to ASME Section 9, ANSI/AWS D1.1, and applicable state labor regulations. 1.3 REFERENCES A. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code. B. ASME - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. C. ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 25, 125, 250, and 800. D. ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 150 and 300. E. ASME B16.4 - Cast Iron Threaded Fittings, Class 125 and 250. F. ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings. G. ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings. H. ASME B16.12 - Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings. I. ASME B16.18 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings J. ASME B16.21 - Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipes Flanges. K. ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings. L. ASME B16.23 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings (DWV). M. ASME B16.29 - Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV. N. ASME B18.2.1 - Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch Series. O. ASME B18.2.2 - Square and Hex Nuts, Inch Series. P. ASME B31.3 - Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping. Q. ASME B31.9 - Building Services Piping. R. ASME Section 9 - Welding and Brazing Qualifications. S. ASTM A126 - Gray Cast Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings. T. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated, Welded and Seamless. U. ASTM A181 - Forgings, Carbon Steel for General Purpose Piping. V. ASTM A234 - Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service. W. ASTM A307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 2 X. ASTM A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings Y. ASTM A733 - Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe Nipples. Z. ASTM B32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal. AA. ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube. BB. ASTM B813 - Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube. CC. ASTM E90-02 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions DD. ASTM E413-87 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit product data under provisions of Section 23 05 00. Include data on pipe materials, fittings, valves, and accessories. Include manufacturers’ support spacing requirements for plastic piping. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store and protect piping to prevent entrance of foreign matter into pipe and to prevent exterior corrosion. B. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers with labeling in place. 1.6 COORDINATION DRAWINGS A. Reference Coordination Drawings article in Section 23 05 00 for required hydronic systems electronic CAD drawings to be provided to Coordinating Contractor for inclusion into composite coordination drawings. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GLYCOL WATER A. Design Pressure: 125 psig. Maximum Design Temperature: 225ºF. (230ºF for mechanical couplings) B. Piping - 2" and Under: 1. Tubing: Type L drawn temper seamless copper tube, ASTM B88. 2. Joints: Solder with Type 95-5 solder. 50-50 solder is not acceptable. 3. Fittings: Wrought copper solder joint, ASME B16.22. C. Piping - 2” and Under (Contractor’s Option): 1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 3 2. Joints: Mechanical press connection. 3. Fittings: Copper, ANSI B-16.22, with embedded EPDM O-ring, NSF-61. 4. Acceptable Manufacturers: Viega ProPress, NIBCO Press System Fittings and Valves, Mueller Streamline PRS. D. Shutoff Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, shutoff valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. Gate Valves: a. GA-1: 2" and under, 125 psi S @ 353ºF, 300 psi WOG @ 150ºF, screwed, bronze, rising stem, screwed bonnet. Crane #431, Hammond #IB641, Stockham #B122, Walworth #56, Milwaukee #1150, Watts #B-3210, NIBCO #T-131. b. GA-2: 2-1/2" thru 12", 125 psi S @ 353°F, 200 psi WOG @ 150ºF, flanged, iron body, bronze mounted, OS&Y. Crane #465-1/2, Hammond, Stockham #G623, Walworth, Milwaukee #F2885, Watts #F-503, NIBCO F-617-O. 3. Ball Valves: a. BA-1: 3" and under, 150 psi saturated steam, 600 psi WOG, full port, screwed or solder ends (acceptable only if rated for soldering in line with 470°F melting point of lead-free solder), bronze body of a copper alloy containing less than 15% zinc, stainless steel ball and stem, Teflon seats and seals. Apollo #77C-140, Stockham #S-206 BR1-R, Milwaukee #BA-400, Watts, Nibco #585-70-66, National Utilities Co., RUB. NOTES: 1) Provide extended shaft with operating handle of non-thermal conductive material and protective sleeve that allows operation of valve, adjustment of the packing, and adjustment of the memory stop without breaking the vapor seal or disturbing the insulation for all valves in insulated piping. 2) Provide lock out trim for all valves opening to atmosphere installed in domestic water piping over 120F, heating water piping over 120F, steam, condensate, boiler feed water piping, compressed air piping and gasoline/kerosene piping, and as indicated on the drawings. Solid extended shaft is not required on valves with lock out trim. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 4 E. Throttling Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, throttling valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. Globe Valves: a. GL-1: 2" and under, 125 psi saturated steam, 300 psi WOG, screwed, bronze. Crane #7TF, Stockham #B22T, Walworth #95, Milwaukee #590, Hammond #IB413T, Watts #B-4010-T, NIBCO #T-235. F. Check Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, check valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. CK-1: 2" and under, 125 psi S @ 353ºF, 200 psi WOG @ 150ºF, screwed, bronze, horizontal swing. Crane #37, Hammond #IB904, Stockham #B319, Walworth #406, Milwaukee #509, Watts #B-5000, or NIBCO #T-413. 3. CK-13: 2-1/2" thru 12", 200# WOG, double disc wafer type, iron body, bronze or aluminum- bronze discs, 316SS shaft and spring, Viton, EPDM or BUNA-N, Cv of at least 700 in 6" size. Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #71-AHB-6-H, Stockham #WG-961, NIBCO W-920-W, Crane, Victaulic #716/716H. G. Strainers: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, strainers with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. ST-1: Bronze body, screwed ends, screwed cover, 150 psi S @ 350°F, 200 psi WOG @ 150°F. Armstrong #F4SC, Metraflex #TS, Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #351, Sarco #BT, Watts #777, NIBCO T-122. 3. ST-2: Cast iron body, 125 lb. flanged ends, bolted cover, 125 psi S @ 350°F, 175 psi WOG @ 150°F. Armstrong #A1FL, Metraflex #TF, Mueller Steam Specialty Co.#758, Sarco #CI-125, Watts #77F-D, Victaulic #732 or #W732, NIBCO F-721-A. 2.2 EQUIPMENT DRAINS AND OVERFLOWS A. Copper Tubing: DWV drawn temper seamless copper drainage tube, ASTM B306. 1. Fittings: ASME B16.23 cast brass, or ASME B16.29 solder wrought copper. 2. Joints: Solder with Type 95-5 solder. 50-50 solder is not acceptable. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 5 B. Piping Under 1-1/4” Size: 1. In sizes where drainage type fittings are not available, tees with threaded caps to permit rodding are acceptable. C. Shutoff Valves: 1. For pipe systems where mechanical press connections are allowed, shutoff valves with mechanical press connections are acceptable subject to the requirements in the paragraphs below. 2. Ball Valves: a. BA-1: 3" and under, 125 psi saturated steam, 600 psi WOG, full port, screwed or solder ends (acceptable only if rated for soldering in line with 470°F melting point of lead-free solder), bronze body of a copper alloy containing less than 15% zinc, stainless steel ball and trim, Teflon seats and seals. Apollo #77C-140, Stockham #S-206 BR1-R, Milwaukee #BA-400, Watts, Nibco #585-70-66, National Utilities Co., RUB. NOTES: 1) Provide extended shaft for all valves in insulated piping. 2) Provide lock out trim for all valves opening to atmosphere installed in domestic water piping over 120F, heating water piping over 120F, steam, condensate, boiler feed water piping, compressed air piping and gasoline/kerosene piping, and as indicated on the drawings. Solid extended shaft is not required on valves with lock out trim. 2.3 CRYOGEN VENT PIPE A. Design Pressure: 125 psig. Maximum Design Temperature: 210ºF. B. Piping - All Sizes: 1. Pipe: Aluminum, seamless, T6, Schedule 40; butt-welded joints. 2. Joints: Butt-welded. 3. Fittings: Butt welding, seamless, Schedule 40. C. Additional Requirements: 1. All piping and connections shall comply with MRI manufacturer’s requirements and standards. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 6 2. Discharge: Rain hood, diameter 2 times that of the cryogenic vent pipe. 3. Bracing: Piping shall be installed with bracing to withstand the forces encountered during a cryogenic release event. Coordinate forces required with MRI manufacturer. 4. Insulation: Cover piping with 1” thick EPDM (NBR/PVC Blend is not permitted) elastomeric cellular foam; ANSI/ASTM C534; flexible plastic; 0.25 maximum 'K' value at 75ºF, 25/50 flame spread/smoke developed rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 (UL 723). 5. Provide plastic jacket and fitting covers over insulation where exposed within room: High impact, glossy white, 0.020" thick, self-extinguishing plastic. Suitable for use indoors or outdoors with ultraviolet inhibitors. Suitable for -40ºF to 150ºF. 25/50 maximum flame spread/smoke developed. 2.4 PROPYLENE GLYCOL A. Fill systems with a mixture of water and industrially inhibited propylene glycol low temperature industrial heat transfer fluid with an expected life of at least 12 years in normal use. Water shall meet the glycol manufacturer's recommendations (generally < 25ppm chloride, sulfite, and hardness). Distilled, deionized, or reverse osmosis water is acceptable, as are pre-diluted solutions from the manufacturer. Solution shall contain a dye to facilitate leak detection. B. Fluid suitable for use from -28ºF to 250ºF. C. Glycol shall pass ASTM D1384 (less than 0.5 mils annual penetration of all system metals). Glycol supplier shall provide a certificate of assurance. D. A 50% solution by weight shall depress the freezing point to at least -34ºF. At 40ºF the solution shall have viscosity of not over 14 centipoise, thermal conductivity of at least 0.199 Btu/hr*ft*ºF, specific heat of at least 0.839 Btu/lbm*ºF, and specific gravity of at least 1.06. E. Manufacturer shall offer a testing service to determine if inhibitor addition is needed. F. Acceptable Manufacturer: Dow Chemical “Dowfrost HD”, Interstate Chemical “Intercool NFP”, Houghton Chemical “Safe-T-Therm HD”, and Texaco. 2.5 AIR VENTS A. At end of main and other points where large volume of air may be trapped - Use 1/4" globe valve, angle type, 125 psi, Crane #89, attached to coupling in top of main, 1/4" discharge pipe turned down with cap. B. On branch lines and small heating units - Use coin-operated air vent equal to B&G #4V, attached to 1/8" coupling in top of pipe. Install air vents on all coils and terminal heating units. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 7 2.6 STRAINERS A. Unless otherwise indicated, strainers shall be Y-pattern and have stainless steel screens with perforations as follows: Pipe Size 1/4" - 2" 2-1/2" - 8" 10” and Up Water and Glycol/Water 1/32” 1/16" 1/8" B. Furnish pipe nipple with ball valve, threaded hose connection, and cap to blow down all strainer screens. C. Use bronze body strainers in copper piping and iron body strainers in ferrous piping. 2.7 DRAIN VALVES AND BLOWDOWN VALVES A. Drain valve and blowdown valve shall mean a shutoff valve as specified for the intended service with added 3/4" male hose thread outlet, cap, and retaining chain. 2.8 CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS A. Connections between dissimilar metals shall be insulating dielectric types that provide a water gap between the connected metals, and that either allow no metal path for electron transfer or that provide a wide water gap lined with a non-conductive material to impede electron transfer through the water path. B. Joints shall be rated for the temperature, pressure, and other characteristics of the service in which they are used, including testing procedure. C. Aluminum, iron, steel, brass, copper, bronze, galvanized steel, and stainless steel are commonly used and require isolation from each other with the following exceptions: 1. Iron and steel connected to each other. 2. Brass, copper, and bronze connected to each other. 3. Brass or bronze valves and specialties connected in closed systems with steel, iron, or stainless steel on both sides of the brass or bronze valves and specialties. Where two or more brass or bronze items occur together, they shall be connected with brass nipples. Brass or bronze valves and specialties cannot be used as a dielectric separation between pipe materials. D. Dielectric protection is required at connections to equipment of a material different than the piping. E. Screwed Joints (acceptable up to 2" size): 1. Dielectric waterway rated for 300 psi CWP and 225°F. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 8 2. Acceptable Manufacturers: Elster Group ClearFlow fittings, Victaulic Series 647, Grinnell Series 407, Matco-Norca. F. Flanged Joints (any size): 1. Use 1/8" minimum thickness, non-conductive, full-face gaskets. 2. Employ one-piece molded sleeve-washer combinations to break the electrical path through the bolts. 3. Sleeve-washers are required on one side only, with sleeves minimum 1/32" thick and washers minimum 1/8" thick. 4. Install steel washers on both sides of flanges to prevent damage to the sleeve-washer. 5. Separate sleeves and washers may be used only if the sleeves are manufactured to exact lengths and installed carefully so the sleeves must extend partially past each steel washer when tightened. 6. Acceptable Manufacturers: EPCO, Central Plastics, Pipeline Seal and Insulator, F. H. Maloney, or Calpico. 2.9 LOCK OUT TRIM A. Provide lock out trim for all quarter turn valves opening to atmosphere installed in heating water piping over 120F and as indicated on the drawings. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Ream pipe and tube ends, remove burrs, bevel plain end ferrous pipe. B. Remove scale and dirt on inside and outside before assembly. C. Remove all scale, rust, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all bare metal exposed piping, hangers, and accessories. D. Connect to all equipment with flanges or unions. E. After completion, fill, clean, and treat systems. 3.2 TESTING PIPING A. Glycol Water: 1. Test pipes in chases and walls before piping is concealed. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 9 2. Complete testing before insulation is applied. If insulation is applied before pipe is tested and a leak ruins the insulation, replace all damaged insulation. 3. Test the pipe with water at 100 psig pressure. Hold pressure for at least two hours. 4. Test to be witnessed by the Architect/Engineer or their representative, if requested by the Architect/Engineer. 3.3 CLEANING PIPING A. Assembly: 1. Prior to assembly of pipe and piping components, remove all loose dirt, scale, oil and other foreign matter on internal or external surfaces by means consistent with good piping practice subject to approval of the Architect/Engineer. Blow chips and burrs out of pipe before assembly. Wipe cutting oil from internal and external surfaces. 2. During fabrication and assembly, remove slag and weld spatter from both internal and external joints by peening, chipping and wire brushing to the degree consistent with good piping practices. 3. Notify the Architect/Engineer prior to starting any post erection cleaning operation in time to allow witnessing the operation. Properly dispose of cleaning and flushing fluids. 4. Prior to blowing or flushing erected piping systems, disconnect all instrumentation and equipment, open wide all valves, control valves, and balance valves, and verify all strainer screens are in place. B. Chemical Cleaning: 1. Flush pipe and components with clean water until all discharge from system is clean. Maintain minimum velocities at all points of 5 feet/second for 30 minutes. Flow shall be in same direction as when system is in normal operation. Discharge shall be from low points of pipes, ends of headers and as otherwise needed to flush entire system. After flushing, all residual water shall be drained and/or blown out. 2. Add 2 pounds of trisodium phosphate per 100 gallons of system capacity. Use an alternate chemical if discharge of trisodium phosphate is not permitted. Maintain 150F in the system if possible. If heat is not available, use 3 pounds per 100 gallons. 3. Drain the system after circulating the chemical cleaner for six hours at 150F, or 12 hours at a lower temperature. Refill. Test a water sample. Drain and fill again if excessive cleaning chemicals remain and until water appears clear. 4. After each system has been cleaned and thoroughly flushed of pretreatment chemicals, it shall be immediately refilled with water and treated with chemical treatment per the drawings. The system shall not be allowed to sit empty for any length of time. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 10 5. When system water is clear, remove, clean and replace all strainers. 6. Water samples may be taken by the Architect/Engineer to verify a clean system. If system is not clean, the entire process, including chemical treatment, shall be repeated at the Contractor's expense. 7. Chemical cleaning applies to the following systems: a. Glycol Water 3.4 INSTALLATION A. General Installation Requirements: 1. Route piping in orderly manner, straight, plumb, with consistent pitch, parallel to building structure, with minimum use of offsets and couplings. Provide only offsets required for needed headroom or clearance and needed flexibility in pipe system. 2. Install piping to conserve building space, and not interfere with other work. 3. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations. 4. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or connected equipment. 5. Reducers are generally not shown. Where pipe sizes change at tee, the tee shall be the size of the largest pipe shown connecting to it. Where pipe sizes are not shown, the larger size in either direction shall continue through the fitting nearest to the indication of a smaller pipe size. B. Installation Requirements in Electrical Rooms: 1. Do not install piping or other equipment above electrical switchboards or panelboards. This includes a dedicated space extending 25 feet from the floor to the structural ceiling with width and depth equal to the equipment plus its required clearance space. C. Installation Requirements in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Healthcare): 1. All piping in MRI rooms shall be non-ferrous regardless of materials described on Part 2. D. Valves/Fittings and Accessories: 1. Provide chain operators for all valves over 2" size that are over 10'-0" above finished floor. Extend to 7'-0" above finished floor. 2. Provide valve position indicator on all valves 10’-0” or greater above finish floor and not located above ceiling. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 11 3. Provide clearance for installation of insulation, and access to valves and fittings. 4. Provide access doors where valves are not exposed. 5. Where a manual balance valve is shown to be installed in series with a service (isolation) valve, separate balance and service (isolation) valves shall be installed. 6. Install balancing valves with the manufacturer’s recommended straight upstream and downstream diameters of pipe. 7. Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories for finish painting. 8. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted, except install manual quarter turn valves in radiation cabinets and all butterfly valves with stems horizontal. 9. Provide shutoff valves and flanges or unions at all connections to equipment, traps, and items that require servicing. 10. Provide flanges or unions at all final connections to equipment, traps and valves. 11. Arrange piping and piping connections so equipment may be serviced or totally removed without disturbing piping beyond final connections and associated shutoff valves. 3.5 PIPE ERECTION AND LAYING A. Carefully inspect all pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories prior to installation. Immediately reject and remove from the job any items which are unsuitable, cracked or otherwise defective. B. All pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories shall have factory-applied markings, stampings, or nameplates sufficient to determine their conformance with specified requirements. C. Exercise care at every stage of storage, handling, laying and erecting to prevent entry of foreign matter into piping, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories. Do not erect or install any unclean item. D. During construction, until system is fully operational, keep all openings in piping and equipment closed at all times except when actual work is being performed on that item. Closures shall be plugs, caps, blind flanges or other items designed for this purpose. E. Change direction of pipes only with fittings or pipe bends. Change size only with fittings. Do not use miter fittings, face or flush bushings, or street elbows. 2-1/2” and larger fittings shall be long radius type, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified. Construct welded elbows of angles not available as standard fittings by cutting and welding standard elbows to form smooth, long radius fittings. F. Use full and double lengths of pipe wherever possible. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 12 G. Unless otherwise indicated, install all inlet and outlet piping, including shutoff valves and strainers, to coils, pumps and other equipment at line size with reduction in size being made only at control valve or pump. H. Cut all pipe to exact measurement and install without springing or forcing except in the case of expansion loops where cold springing is indicated on the drawings. I. Do not create, even temporarily, undue loads, forces or strains on valves, equipment or building elements. 3.6 DRAINING AND VENTING A. Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, all horizontal pipes, including branches, shall pitch 1" in 40 feet to low points for complete drainage, removal of condensate, and venting. B. Provide drain valves at all low points of water piping systems or where indicated on drawings for complete or sectionalized draining. Drain valves are defined above. C. Use eccentric reducing fittings on horizontal runs when changing size for proper drainage and venting. Install all liquid lines with top of pipe and eccentric reducers in a continuous line. D. Provide air vents at all high points and wherever else required for elimination of air in all water piping systems. Do not use automatic air vents in glycol systems unless they are piped to the fill tank. E. Air vents shall be in accessible locations. If needed to trap and vent air in a remote location, a 1/8" pipe shall connect the tapping location to a venting device in an accessible location. F. All vent and drain piping shall be of same materials and construction as the service involved. 3.7 BRANCH CONNECTIONS A. Make branch connections with standard tee or cross fittings of the type required for the service unless otherwise specified herein or detailed on the drawings. B. At the option of the Contractor, branch connections from headers and mains may be cut into black steel pipe using forged weld-on fittings. C. Use of forged weld-on fittings is also limited as follows: 1. Must have at least same pressure rating as the main. 2. Header or main must be 2-1/2" or over. 3. Branch line is at least two pipe sizes under header or main size. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel HYDRONIC PIPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 23 21 00 - Page 13 3.8 JOINING OF PIPE A. Solder Joints: 1. Make up joints with 95% tin and 5% antimony (95-5) solder conforming to ASTM B32 Grade 95TA. Cut copper tubing ends perfectly square and remove all burrs inside and outside. Thoroughly clean sockets of fittings and ends of tubing to remove all oxide, dirt and grease just prior to soldering. Apply flux evenly, but sparingly, to all surfaces to be joined. Heat joints uniformly to proper soldering temperature so solder flows to all mated surfaces. Wipe excess solder, leaving a uniform fillet around cup of fitting. 2. Flux shall be non-acid type conforming to ASTM B813. 3. Solder end valves may be installed directly in the piping system if the entire valve is suitable for use with 470ºF melting point solder. Remove composition discs and all seals during soldering if not suitable for 470ºF. B. Welded Joints: 1. Welding of all pipe joints, both as to procedures and qualification of welders, shall be in accordance with Section IX, ASME "Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code" unless local codes take precedence. 2. Furnish certificates qualifying each welder to the Owner's Representative prior to start of work. 3. The Owner's Representative reserves the right to require qualifying demonstration, at the Contractor's expense, of any welders assigned to the job. 4. Ends of pipe and fittings to be joined by butt-welding shall be beveled, cleaned to bare metal and internal diameters aligned before tack welding. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Requirements applicable to all Division 26 Sections. Also refer to Division 1 - General Requirements. B. All materials and installation methods shall conform to the applicable standards, guidelines and codes referenced herein and within each specification section. 1.2 REFERENCES A. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) 1.3 SCOPE OF WORK A. This Specification and the associated drawings govern furnishing, installing, testing and placing into satisfactory operation the Electrical Systems. B. The Contractor shall furnish and install all new materials as indicated on the drawings, and/or in these specifications, and all items required to make his portion of the Electrical Work a finished and working system. C. Description of Systems shall be as follows: 1. Electrical power system to and including luminaires, equipment, motors, devices, etc. 2. Wiring of equipment furnished by others. 3. Removal work and/or relocation and reuse of existing systems and equipment. D. Work Not Included: 1. Temperature control wiring for plumbing and HVAC equipment (unless otherwise indicated) will be by other Contractors. 1.4 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS A. The Owner will supply manufacturer's installation data for new equipment purchased by him for this project. B. This Contractor shall make all electrical system connections shown on the drawings or required for fully functional units. C. This Contractor is responsible for all damage to Owner furnished equipment caused during installation. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 2 1.5 WORK SEQUENCE A. All work that will produce excessive noise or interference with normal building operations, as determined by the Owner, shall be scheduled with the Owner. It may be necessary to schedule such work during unoccupied hours. The Owner reserves the right to determine when restricted construction hours are required. B. Itemize all work and list associated hours and pay scale for each item. 1.6 DIVISION OF WORK BETWEEN MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND CONTROL CONTRACTORS A. Division of work is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor. Any scope of work described at any location on the contract document shall be sufficient for including said requirement in the project. The Prime Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining the appropriate subcontractor for the described scope. In no case shall the project be assessed an additional cost for scope that is described on the contract documents on bid day. The following division of responsibility is a guideline based on typical industry practice. B. Definitions: 1. "Mechanical Contractors" refers to the Contractors listed in Division 21/22/23 of this Specification. 2. Motor Power Wiring: The single phase or 3 phase wiring extending from the power source (transformer, panelboard, feeder circuits, etc.) through disconnect switches and motor controllers to, and including the connections to the terminals of the motor. 3. Motor Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the remote operation of the magnetic coils of magnetic motor starters or relays, or the wiring that permits direct cycling of motors by means of devices in series with the motor power wiring. In the latter case, the devices are usually single phase, have "Manual-Off-Auto" provisions, and are usually connected into the motor power wiring through a manual motor starter. 4. Control devices such as start-stop push buttons, thermostats, pressure switches, flow switches, relays, etc., generally represent the types of equipment associated with motor control wiring. 5. Motor control wiring is single phase and usually 120 volts. In some instances, the voltage will be the same as the motor power wiring. When the motor power wiring exceeds 120 volts, a control transformer is usually used to give a control voltage of 120 volts. 6. Temperature Control Wiring: The wiring associated with the operation of a motorized damper, solenoid valve or motorized valve, etc., either modulating or two-position, as opposed to wiring that directly powers or controls a motor used to drive equipment such as fans, pumps, etc. This wiring will be from a 120-volt source and may continue as 120 volt, or be reduced in voltage (24 volt), in which case a control transformer shall be furnished as part of the temperature control wiring. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 3 7. Control Motor: An electric device used to operate dampers, valves, etc. It may be two-position or modulating. Conventional characteristics of such a motor are 24 volts, 60 cycles, 1 phase, although other voltages may be encountered. 8. Low Voltage Technology Wiring: The wiring associated with the technology systems, used for analog or digital signals between equipment. C. General: 1. The purpose of these Specifications is to outline the Electrical and Mechanical Contractors’ responsibilities related to electrical work required for items such as temperature controls, mechanical equipment, fans, chillers, compressors, etc. The exact wiring requirements for much of the equipment cannot be determined until the systems have been selected and submittals approved. Therefore, the electrical drawings show only known wiring related to such items. All wiring not shown on the electrical drawings, but required for mechanical systems, is the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor. 2. Where the drawings require the Electrical Contractor to wire between equipment furnished by the Mechanical Contractor, such wiring shall terminate at terminals provided in the equipment. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish complete wiring diagrams and supervision to the Electrical Contractor and designate the terminal numbers for correct wiring. 3. Control low (24V) and control line (120V) voltage wiring, conduit, and related switches and relays required for the automatic control and/or interlock of motors and equipment, including final connection, are to be furnished and installed under Divisions 21, 22 and 23. Materials and installation to conform to Class 1 or 2 requirements. 4. The Electrical Contractor shall establish electrical utility elevations prior to fabrication and installation. The Electrical Contractor shall coordinate utility elevations with other trades. When a conflict arises, priority shall be as follows: a. Luminaires. b. Gravity flow piping, including steam and condensate. c. Electrical bus duct. d. Sheet metal. e. Cable trays, including access space. f. Other piping. g. Conduits and wireway. D. Mechanical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Assumes responsibility for internal wiring of all equipment furnished by the Mechanical Contractor. 2. Assumes all responsibility for miscellaneous items furnished by the Mechanical Contractor that require wiring but are not shown on the electrical drawings or specified in the Electrical Specification. If items such as relays, flow switches, or interlocks are required to make the Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 4 mechanical system function correctly or are required by the manufacturer, they are the responsibility of the Mechanical Contractor. 3. Assumes all responsibility for Temperature Control wiring, if the Temperature Control Contractor is a Subcontractor to the Mechanical Contractor. 4. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. E. Temperature Control Contractor's or Subcontractor's Responsibility: 1. Wiring of all devices needed to make the Temperature Control System functional. 2. Verifying any control wiring on the electrical drawings as being by the Electrical Contractor. All wiring required for the Control System, but not shown on the electrical drawings, is the responsibility of the Temperature Control Contractor or Subcontractor. 3. Coordinating equipment locations (such as PE’s, EP’s, relays, transformers, etc.) with the Electrical Contractor, where wiring of the equipment is by the Electrical Contractor. F. Electrical Contractor's Responsibility: 1. Furnishes and installs all combination starters, manual starters and disconnect devices shown on the Electrical Drawings or indicated to be by the Electrical Contractor in the Mechanical Drawings or Specifications. 2. Installs and wires all remote-control devices furnished by the Mechanical Contractor or Temperature Control Contractor when so noted on the Electrical Drawings. 3. Furnishes and installs motor control and temperature control wiring, when noted on the drawings. 4. Furnishes, installs, and connects all relays, etc., for automatic shutdown of certain mechanical equipment (supply fans, exhaust fans, etc.) upon actuation of the Fire Alarm System. 5. This Contractor is responsible for coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 5 1.7 COORDINATION DRAWINGS A. Definitions: 1. Coordination Drawings: A compilation of the pertinent layout and system drawings that show the sizes and locations, including elevations, of system components and required access areas to ensure that no two objects will occupy the same space. a. Mechanical trades shall include, but are not limited to, mechanical equipment, ductwork, fire protection systems, plumbing piping, medical gas systems, hydronic piping, steam and steam condensate piping, and any item that may impact coordination with other disciplines. b. Electrical trades shall include, but are not limited to, electrical equipment, conduit 1.5” and larger, conduit racks, cable trays, pull boxes, transformers, raceway, busway, lighting, ceiling-mounted devices, and any item that may impact coordination with other disciplines. c. Maintenance clearances and code-required dedicated space shall be included. d. The coordination drawings shall include all underground, underfloor, in-floor, in chase, and vertical trade items. 2. The contractors shall use the coordination process to identify the proper sequence of installation of all utilities above ceilings and in other congested areas, to ensure an orderly and coordinated end result, and to provide adequate access for service and maintenance. B. Participation: 1. The contractors and subcontractors responsible for work defined above shall participate in the coordination drawing process. 2. One contractor shall be designated as the Coordinating Contractor for purposes of preparing a complete set of composite electronic CAD coordination drawings that include all applicable trades, and for coordinating the activities related to this process. The Coordinating Contractor for this project shall be the Mechanical Contractor. a. The Coordinating Contractor shall utilize personnel familiar with requirements of this project and skilled as draftspersons/CAD operators, competent to prepare the required coordination drawings. 3. Electronic CAD drawings shall be submitted to the Coordinating Contractor for addition of work by other trades. IMEG will provide electronic file copies of ventilation drawings for contractor’s use if the contractor signs and returns an “Electronic File Transfer” waiver provided by IMEG. IMEG will not consider blatant reproductions of original file copies an acceptable alternative for coordination drawings. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 6 C. Drawing Requirements: 1. The file format and file naming convention shall be coordinated with and agreed to by all contractors participating in the coordination process and the Owner. a. Scale of drawings: 1) General plans: 1/4 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum). 2) Mechanical, electrical, communication rooms, and including the surrounding areas within 10 feet: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum). 3) Shafts and risers: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum). 4) Sections of shafts and mechanical and electrical equipment rooms: 1/4 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum). 5) Sections of congested areas: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum). 2. Ductwork layout drawings shall be the baseline system for other components. Ductwork layout drawings shall be modified to accommodate other components as the coordination process progresses. 3. There may be more drawings required for risers, top and bottom levels of mechanical rooms, and shafts. 4. The minimum quantity of drawings will be established at the first coordination meeting and sent to the A/E for review. Additional drawings may be required if other areas of congestion are discovered during the coordination process. D. General: 1. Coordination drawing files shall be made available to the A/E and Owner’s Representative. The A/E will only review identified conflicts and give an opinion, but will not perform as a coordinator. 2. A plotted set of coordination drawings shall be available at the project site. 3. Coordination drawings are not shop drawings and shall not be submitted as such. 4. The contract drawings are schematic in nature and do not show every fitting and appurtenance for each utility. Each contractor is expected to have included in his/her bid sufficient fittings, material, and labor to allow for adjustments in routing of utilities made necessary by the coordination process and to provide a complete and functional system. 5. The contractors will not be allowed additional costs or time extensions due to participation in the coordination process. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 7 6. The contractors will not be allowed additional costs or time extensions for additional fittings, reroutings or changes of duct size, that are essentially equivalent sizes to those shown on the drawings and determined necessary through the coordination process. 7. The A/E reserves the right to determine space priority of equipment in the event of spatial conflicts or interference between equipment, piping, conduit, ducts, and equipment provided by the trades. 8. Changes to the contract documents that are necessary for systems installation and coordination shall be brought to the attention of the A/E. 9. Complete the coordination drawing process and obtain sign-off of the drawings by all contractors prior to installing any of the components. 10. Conflicts that result after the coordination drawings are signed off shall be the responsibility of the contractor or subcontractor who did not properly identify their work requirements, or installed their work without proper coordination. 11. Updated coordination drawings that reflect as-built conditions may be used as record documents. 1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor’s Responsibility Prior to Submitting Pricing/Bid Data: 1. The Contractor is responsible for constructing complete and operating systems. The Contractor acknowledges and understands that the Contract Documents are a two- dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object, subject to human interpretation. This representation may include imperfect data, interpreted codes, utility guides, three- dimensional conflicts, and required field coordination items. Such deficiencies can be corrected when identified prior to ordering material and starting installation. The Contractor agrees to carefully study and compare the individual Contract Documents and report at once in writing to the Architect/Engineer any deficiencies the Contractor may discover. The Contractor further agrees to require each subcontractor to likewise study the documents and report at once any deficiencies discovered. 2. The Contractor shall resolve all reported deficiencies with the Architect/Engineer prior to awarding any subcontracts, ordering material, or starting any work with the Contractor’s own employees. Any work performed prior to receipt of instructions from the Architect/Engineer will be done at the Contractor’s risk. B. Qualifications: 1. Only products of reputable manufacturers as determined by the Architect/Engineer are acceptable. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 8 2. All Contractors and subcontractors shall employ only workmen who are skilled in their trades. At all times, the number of apprentices at the job site shall be less than or equal to the number of journeymen at the job site. C. Compliance with Codes, Laws, Ordinances: 1. Conform to all requirements of the City of Carmel Codes, Laws, Ordinances and other regulations having jurisdiction. 2. Conform to all published standards of Franciscan Alliance. 3. If there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations and these specifications, the Architect/Engineer shall determine the method or equipment used. 4. If the Contractor notes, at the time of bidding, any parts of the drawings or specifications that do not comply with the codes or regulations, he shall inform the Architect/Engineer in writing, requesting a clarification. If there is insufficient time for this procedure, he shall submit with his proposal a separate price to make the system comply with the codes and regulations. 5. All changes to the system made after the letting of the contract to comply with codes or the requirements of the Inspector, shall be made by the Contractor without cost to the Owner. 6. If there is a discrepancy between manufacturer's recommendations and these specifications, the manufacturer's recommendations shall govern. 7. If there are no local codes having jurisdiction, the current issue of the NEC shall be followed. D. Permits, Fees, Taxes, Inspections: 1. Procure all applicable permits and licenses. 2. Abide by all laws, regulations, ordinances, and other rules of the State or Political Subdivision where the work is done, or as required by any duly constituted public authority. 3. Pay all charges for permits or licenses. 4. Pay all fees and taxes imposed by State, Municipal, and other regulatory bodies. 5. Pay all charges arising out of required inspections by an authorized body. 6. Pay all charges arising out of required contract document reviews associated with the project and as initiated by the Owner or authorized agency/consultant. 7. Where applicable, all fixtures, equipment and materials shall be listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. or a nationally recognized testing organization. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 9 E. Examination of Drawings: 1. The drawings for the electrical work are completely diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of the work and to indicate the general arrangements and locations of equipment, outlets, etc., and the approximate sizes of equipment. 2. Contractor shall determine the exact locations of equipment and rough-ins, and the exact routing of raceways to best fit the layout of the job. Conduit entry points for electrical equipment including, but not limited to, panelboards, switchboards, switchgear and unit substations, shall be determined by the Contractor unless noted in the contract documents. 3. Scaling of the drawings will not be sufficient or accurate for determining these locations. 4. Where job conditions require reasonable changes in arrangements and locations, such changes shall be made by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. 5. Because of the scale of the drawings, certain basic items, such as junction boxes, pull boxes, conduit fittings, etc., may not be shown, but where required by other sections of the specifications or required for proper installation of the work, such items shall be furnished and installed. 6. If an item is either shown on the drawings or called for in the specifications, it shall be included in this contract. 7. The Contractor shall determine quantities and quality of material and equipment required from the documents. Where discrepancies arise between drawings, schedules and/or specifications, the greater and better-quality number shall govern. 8. Where used in electrical documents the word “furnish” shall mean supply for use, the word “install” shall mean connect up complete and ready for operation, and the word “provide” shall mean to supply for use and connect up complete and ready for operation. 9. Any item listed as furnished shall also be installed unless otherwise noted. 10. Any item listed as installed shall also be furnished unless otherwise noted. F. Electronic Media/Files: 1. Construction drawings for this project have been prepared utilizing Revit. 2. Contractors and Subcontractors may request electronic media files of the contract drawings and/or copies of the specifications. Specifications will be provided in PDF format. 3. Upon request for electronic media, the Contractor shall complete and return a signed “Electronic File Transmittal” form provided by IMEG. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 10 4. If the information requested includes floor plans prepared by others, the Contractor will be responsible for obtaining approval from the appropriate Design Professional for use of that part of the document. 5. The electronic contract documents can be used for preparation of shop drawings and as-built drawings only. The information may not be used in whole or in part for any other project. 6. The drawings prepared by IMEG for bidding purposes may not be used directly for ductwork layout drawings or coordination drawings. 7. The use of these CAD documents by the Contractor does not relieve them from their responsibility for coordination of work with other trades and verification of space available for the installation. 8. The information is provided to expedite the project and assist the Contractor with no guarantee by IMEG as to the accuracy or correctness of the information provided. IMEG accepts no responsibility or liability for the Contractor’s use of these documents. G. Field Measurements: 1. Verify all pertinent dimensions at the job site before ordering any conduit, conductors, wireways, bus duct, fittings, etc. 1.9 SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Procedures: In addition to the provisions of Division 1, the following are required: 1. Transmittal: Each transmittal shall include the following: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Contractor’s name and address d. Division of work (e.g., electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) e. Description of items submitted and relevant specification number f. Notations of deviations from the contract documents g. Other pertinent data 2. Submittal Cover Sheet: Each submittal shall include a cover sheet containing: a. Date b. Project title and number c. Architect/Engineer d. Contractor and subcontractors’ names and addresses e. Supplier and manufacturer’s names and addresses f. Division of work (e.g., electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, etc.) g. Description of item submitted (using project nomenclature) and relevant specification number Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 11 h. Notations of deviations from the contract documents i. Other pertinent data j. Provide space for Contractor’s review stamps 3. Composition: a. Submittals shall be submitted using specification sections and the project nomenclature for each item. b. Individual submittal packages shall be prepared for items in each specification section. All items within a single specification section shall be packaged together where possible. An individual submittal may contain items from multiple specifications sections if the items are intimately linked (e.g., pumps and motors). c. All sets shall contain an index of the items enclosed with a general topic description on the cover. 4. Content: Submittals shall include all fabrication, erection, layout, and setting drawings; manufacturers' standard drawings; schedules; descriptive literature, catalogs and brochures; performance and test data; wiring and control diagrams; dimensions; shipping and operating weights; shipping splits; service clearances; and all other drawings and descriptive data of materials of construction as may be required to show that the materials, equipment or systems and the location thereof conform to the requirements of the contract documents. 5. Contractor’s Approval Stamp: a. The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve all shop drawings before submitting them to the Architect/Engineer. The Contractor shall stamp, date and sign each submittal certifying it has been reviewed. b. Unstamped submittals will be rejected. c. The Contractor’s review shall include, but not be limited to, verification of the following: 1) Only approved manufacturers are used. 2) Addenda items have been incorporated. 3) Catalog numbers and options match those specified. 4) Performance data matches that specified. 5) Electrical characteristics and loads match those specified. 6) Equipment connection locations, sizes, capacities, etc. have been coordinated with other affected trades. 7) Dimensions and service clearances are suitable for the intended location. 8) Equipment dimensions are coordinated with support steel, housekeeping pads, openings, etc. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 12 9) Constructability issues are resolved (e.g., weights and dimensions are suitable for getting the item into the building and into place, sinks fit into countertops, etc.). d. The Contractor shall review, stamp and approve all subcontractors’ submittals as described above. e. The Contractor’s approval stamp is required on all submittals. Approval will indicate the Contractor’s review of all material and a complete understanding of exactly what is to be furnished. Contractor shall clearly mark all deviations from the contract documents on all submittals. If deviations are not marked by the Contractor, then the item shall be required to meet all drawing and specification requirements. 6. Submittal Identification and Markings: a. The Contractor shall clearly mark each item with the same nomenclature applied on the drawings or in the specifications. b. The Contractor shall clearly indicate the size, finish, material, etc. c. Where more than one model is shown on a manufacturer's sheet, the Contractor shall clearly indicate exactly which item and which data is intended. d. All marks and identifications on the submittals shall be unambiguous. 7. Schedule submittals to expedite the project. Coordinate submission of related items. 8. Identify variations from the contract documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to the successful performance of the completed work. 9. Reproduction of contract documents alone is not acceptable for submittals. 10. Incomplete submittals will be rejected without review. Partial submittals will only be reviewed with prior approval from the Architect/Engineer. 11. Submittals not required by the contract documents may be returned without review. 12. The Architect/Engineer's responsibility shall be to review one set of shop drawing submittals for each product. If the first submittal is incomplete or does not comply with the drawings and/or specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible to bear the cost for the Architect/Engineer to recheck and handle the additional shop drawing submittals. 13. Submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Architect/Engineer before releasing any equipment for manufacture or shipment. 14. Contractor’s responsibility for errors, omissions or deviation from the contract documents in submittals is not relieved by the Architect/Engineer’s approval. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 13 B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email submittals as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer, unless a web-based submittal program is used. 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. Submittal file name: 26 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: 26 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 1.10 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. The requirements herein are in addition to the provisions of Division 1. B. Format: 1. Use AIA Document Continuation Sheets G703 or another similar form approved by the Owner and Architect/Engineer. 2. Submit in Excel format. 3. Support values given with substantiating data. C. Preparation: 1. Itemize work required by each specification section and list all providers. All work provided by subcontractors and major suppliers shall be listed on the Schedule of Values. List each subcontractor and supplier by company name. 2. Break down all costs into: a. Material: Delivered cost of product with taxes paid. b. Labor: Labor cost, excluding overhead and profit. 1.11 CHANGE ORDERS A. A detailed material and labor takeoff shall be prepared for each change order, along with labor rates and markup percentages. Change orders with inadequate breakdown will be rejected. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 14 B. Change order work shall not proceed until authorized. 1.12 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE A. Exercise care in transporting and handling to avoid damage to materials. Store materials on the site to prevent damage. B. Keep all materials clean, dry and free from damaging environments. C. Coordinate the installation of heavy and large equipment with the General Contractor and/or Owner. If the Electrical Contractor does not have prior documented experience in rigging and lifting similar equipment, he/she shall contract with a qualified lifting and rigging service that has similar documented experience. Follow all equipment lifting and support guidelines for handling and moving. D. Contractor is responsible for moving equipment into the building and/or site. Contractor shall review site prior to bid for path locations and any required building modifications to allow movement of equipment. Contractor shall coordinate his/her work with other trades. 1.13 NETWORK / INTERNET CONNECTED EQUIPMENT A. These specifications may require certain equipment or systems to have network, Internet and/or remote access capability (“Network Capability”). Any requirement for Network Capability shall be interpreted only as a functional capability and is not to be construed as authority to connect or enable any Network Capability. Network Capability may only be connected or enabled with the express written consent of the Owner. 1.14 WARRANTY A. Provide one-year warranty for all fixtures, equipment, materials, and workmanship. B. The warranty period for all work in this specification Division shall commence on the date of Substantial Completion or successful system performance whichever occurs later. The warranty may also commence if a whole or partial system or any separate piece of equipment or component is put into use for the benefit of any party other than the installing contractor with prior written authorization of the Owner. In this instance, the warranty period shall commence on the date when such whole system, partial system or separate piece of equipment or component is placed in operation and accepted in writing by the Owner. C. Warranty requirements extend to correction, without cost to the Owner, of all work found to be defective or nonconforming to the contract documents. The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting all damage due to defects or nonconformance with contract documents excluding repairs required as a result of improper maintenance or operation, or of normal wear as determined by the Architect/Engineer. 1.15 INSURANCE A. This Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as set forth in Division 1 of these specifications. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 15 1.16 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION A. Where several manufacturers’ names are given, the manufacturer for which a catalog number is given is the basis of design and establishes the quality required. B. Equivalent equipment manufactured by the other named manufacturers may be used. Contractor shall ensure that all items submitted by these other manufacturers meet all requirements of the drawings and specifications, and fit in the allocated space. The Architect/Engineer shall make the final determination of whether a product is equivalent. C. Any material, article or equipment of other unnamed manufacturers which will adequately perform the services and duties imposed by the design and is of a quality equal to or better than the material, article or equipment identified by the drawings and specifications may be used if approval is secured in writing from the Architect/Engineer via addendum. The Contractor assumes all costs incurred as a result of using the offered material, article or equipment, on his part or on the part of other Contractors whose work is affected. D. Voluntary add or deduct prices for alternate materials may be listed on the bid form. These items will not be used in determining the low bidder. This Contractor assumes all costs incurred as a result of using the offered material or equipment on his part or on the part of other Contractors wh ose work is affected. E. All material substitutions requested after the final addendum must be listed as voluntary changes on the bid form. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. All items of material having a similar function (e.g., safety switches, contactors, motor starters) sh all be of the same manufacturer unless specifically stated otherwise on drawings or elsewhere in specifications. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 JOBSITE SAFETY A. Neither the professional activities of the Architect/Engineer, nor the presence of the Architect/Engineer or his or her employees and subconsultants at a construction site, shall relieve the Contractor and any other entity of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. The Architect/Engineer and his or her personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. The Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 16 Contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety. The Architect/Engineer and the Architect/Engineer’s consultants shall be indemnified and shall be made additional insureds under the Contractor’s general liability insurance policy. 3.2 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OBSERVATION OF WORK A. The contractor shall provide seven (7) calendar days’ notice to the Architect/Engineer prior to: 1. Installing hard or suspended ceilings and soffits. B. The Architect/Engineer will review the installation and provide a written report noting deficiencies requiring correction. The contractor’s schedule shall account for these reviews and show them as line items in the approved schedule. C. Above-Ceiling Final Observation: 1. All work above the ceilings must be complete prior to the Architect/Engineer’s review. This includes, but is not limited to: a. All junction boxes are closed and identified in accordance with Section 26 05 53 Electrical Identification. b. Luminaires, including ceiling-mounted exit and emergency lights, are installed and operational. c. Luminaire whips are supported above the ceiling. d. Conduit identification is installed in accordance with Section 26 05 53 Electrical Identification. e. Luminaires are suspended independently of the ceiling system when required by these contract documents. f. All wall penetrations have been sealed. 2. To prevent the Above-Ceiling Final Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor shall review the status of the work and certify, in writing, that the work is ready for the Above-Ceiling Final Observation. 3. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the ceilings have been installed prior to this review and prior to seven days elapsing, the Architect/Engineer may not recommend further payments to the contractor until full access has been provided. 3.3 PROJECT CLOSEOUT A. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 17 B. Final Jobsite Observation: 1. To prevent the Final Jobsite Observation from occurring too early, the Contractor shall review the completion status of the project and certify that the job is ready for the final jobsite observation. 2. Attached to the end of this section is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to requesting a review. The Contractor shall sign the attached certification and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. 3. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the cost of the additional time and expenses incurred by the Architect/Engineer will be deducted from the Contractor’s final payment. 4. Contractor shall notify Architect/Engineer 48 hours prior to installation of ceilings or lay-in ceiling tiles. C. The following must be submitted before Architect/Engineer recommends final payment: 1. Operation and maintenance manuals with copies of approved shop drawings. 2. Record documents including marked-up or reproducible drawings and specifications. 3. A report documenting the instructions given to the Owner's representatives complete with the number of hours spent in the instruction. The report shall bear the signature of an authorized agent of this Contractor and shall be signed by the Owner's representatives. 4. Provide spare parts, maintenance, and extra materials in quantities specified in individual specification sections. Deliver to project site and place in location as directed and submit receipt to Architect/Engineer. 5. Inspection and testing report by the fire alarm system manufacturer. 6. Start-up reports on all equipment requiring a factory installation or start-up. D. Circuit Directories: 1. Provide updated custom typed circuit directory for each existing branch circuit panelboard with new or revised circuits per the scope of work. Label shall include equipment name or final approved room name, room number, and load type for each circuit (examples: SUMP SP-1 or ROOM 101 RECEPT). Revise directory to reflect circuit changes required to balance phase loads. Printed copies of the bid document panel schedules are not acceptable as circuit directories. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 18 3.4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. General: 1. Provide an electronic copy of the O&M manuals as described below for Architect/Engineer’s review and approval. The electronic copy shall be corrected as required to address the Architect/Engineer’s comments. Once corrected, electronic copies and paper copies shall be distributed as directed by the Architect/Engineer. 2. Approved O&M manuals shall be completed and in the Owner's possession prior to Owner's acceptance and at least 10 days prior to instruction of operating personnel. B. Electronic Submittal Procedures: 1. Distribution: Email the O&M manual as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer. 2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal. 3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies, in PDF format, of paper originals are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected. 4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files. a. O&M file name: O&M.div26.contractor.YYYYMMDD b. Transmittal file name: O&Mtransmittal.div26.contractor.YYYYMMDD 5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved. 6. Provide the Owner with an approved copy of the O&M manual on compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), or flash drives with a permanently affixed label, printed with the title “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of the project and subject matter of disc/flash drive when multiple disc/flash drives are required. 7. All text shall be searchable. 8. Bookmarks shall be used, dividing information first by specification section, then systems, major equipment and finally individual items. All bookmark titles shall include the nomenclature used in the construction documents and shall be an active link to the first page of the section being referenced. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 19 C. Paper Copy Submittal Procedures: 1. Once the electronic version of the manuals has been approved by the Architect/Engineer, three (3) paper copies of the O&M manual shall be provided to the Owner. The content of the paper copies shall be identical to the corrected electronic copy. 2. Binder Requirements: The Contractor shall submit O&M manuals in heavy duty, locking three ring binders. Incorporate clear vinyl sheet sleeves on the front cover and spine for slip -in labeling. “Peel and stick” labels are not acceptable. Sheet lifters shall be supplied at the front of each notebook. The three-ring binders shall be 1/2" thicker than initial material to allow for future inserts. If more than one notebook is required, label in consecutive order. For example; 1 of 2, 2 of 2. No other form of binding is acceptable. 3. Binder Labels: Label the front and spine of each binder with “Operation and Maintenance Instructions”, title of project, and subject matter. 4. Index Tabs: Divide information by specification section, major equipment, or systems using index tabs. All tab titling shall be clearly printed under reinforced plastic tabs. All equipment shall be labeled to match the identification in the construction documents. D. Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include: 1. Title Page: Include title page with project title, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, all subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers, with addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, email addresses and point of contacts. Website URLs and email addresses shall be active links in the electronic submittal. 2. Table of Contents: Include a table of contents describing specification section, systems, major equipment, and individual items. 3. Copies of all final approved shop drawings and submittals. Include Architect’s/Engineer’s shop drawing review comments. Insert the individual shop drawing directly after the Operation and Maintenance information for the item(s) in the review form. 4. Copies of all factory inspections and/or equipment startup reports. 5. Copies of warranties. 6. Schematic wiring diagrams of the equipment that have been updated for field conditions. Field wiring shall have label numbers to match drawings. 7. Dimensional drawings of equipment. 8. Detailed parts lists with lists of suppliers. 9. Operating procedures for each system. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 20 10. Maintenance schedule and procedures. Include a chart listing maintenance requirements and frequency. 11. Repair procedures for major components. 12. Replacement parts and service material requirements for each system and the frequency of service required. 13. Instruction books, cards, and manuals furnished with the equipment. 14. Include record drawings of the one-line diagrams for each major system. The graphic for each piece of equipment shown on the one-line diagram shall be an active link to its associated Operation & Maintenance data. 15. Copies of all panel schedules in electronic Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx) file. Each panelboard shall be a separate tab in the workbook. 3.5 INSTRUCTING THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE A. Adequately instruct the Owner's designated representatives in the maintenance, care, and operation of the complete systems installed under this contract. B. Provide verbal and written instructions to the Owner's representatives by FACTORY PERSONNEL in the care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment and systems. C. The Owner has the option to make a video recording of all instructions. Coordinate schedule of instructions to facilitate this recording. D. The instructions shall include: 1. Maintenance of equipment. 2. Start-up procedures for all major equipment. E. Notify the Architect/Engineer of the time and place for the verbal instructions to the Owner's representative so his representative can be present if desired. F. Minimum hours of instruction time for each item and/or system shall be as indicated in each individual specification section. G. Operating Instructions: 1. Contractor is responsible for all instructions to the Owner’s representatives for the electrical and specialized systems. 2. If the Contractor does not have staff that can adequately provide the required instructions, he shall include in his bid an adequate amount to reimburse the Owner for the Architect/Engineer to perform these services. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 21 3.6 RECORD DOCUMENTS A. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1. B. Maintain at the job site a separate and complete set of electrical drawings and specifications with all changes made to the systems clearly and permanently marked in complete detail. C. Mark drawings and specifications to indicate approved substitutions; Change Orders, and actual equipment and materials used. All Change Orders, RFI responses, Clarifications and other supplemental instructions shall be marked on the documents. Record documents that merely reference the existence of the above items are not acceptable. Should this Contractor fail to complete Record Documents as required by this contract, this Contractor shall reimburse Architect/Engineer for all costs to develop record documents that comply with this requirement. Reimbursement shall be made at th e Architect/Engineer’s hourly rates in effect at the time of work. D. Record changes daily and keep the marked drawings available for the Architect/Engineer's examination at any normal work time. E. Upon completing the job, and before final payment is made, give the marked-up drawings to the Architect/Engineer. F. Record actual routing of conduits exceeding 2 inches. 3.7 PAINTING A. Paint all equipment that is marred or damaged prior to the Owner's acceptance. Paint and color shall match original equipment paint and shall be obtained from the equipment supplier if available. All equipment shall have a finished coat of paint applied unless specifically allowed to be provided with a prime coat only. B. Equipment cabinets, casings, covers, metal jackets, etc., located in equipment rooms or concealed spaces, shall be furnished in standard finish, free from scratches, abrasions, chippings, etc. 3.8 ADJUST AND CLEAN A. Thoroughly clean all equipment and systems prior to the Owner's final acceptance of the project. B. Clean all foreign paint, grease, oil, dirt, labels, stickers, etc. from all equipment. C. Remove all rubbish, debris, etc., accumulated during construction from the premises. 3.9 INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MAINTENANCE FOR OCCUPIED FACILITIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION A. Within the limits of Construction: 1. The Electrical Contractor shall coordinate all work with the contractor responsible for IAQ. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 22 2. The means, methods and materials used by the Electrical Contractor shall be coordinated with the contractor responsible for IAQ and shall comply with the IAQ requirements set forth in Division 1 and Division 21/22/23 of these specifications. B. Outside the limits of Construction: 1. IAQ shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor for work that is required outside the limits of construction. 2. The Electrical Contractor is responsible for the IAQ set forth in Division 1 and Division 21/22/23 of these specifications. 3. The Electrical Contractor shall review and coordinate all IAQ plans and procedures with the owner’s IAQ representative. 3.10 SYSTEM STARTING AND ADJUSTING A. The electrical systems shall be complete and operating. System startup, testing, adjusting, and balancing to obtain satisfactory system performance is the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes all calibration and adjustment of electrical controls, balancing of loads, troubleshooting and verification of software, and final adjustments that may be needed. B. Complete all manufacturer-recommended startup procedures and checklists to verify proper equipment operation and does not pose a danger to personnel or property. C. All operating conditions and control sequences shall be tested during the start-up period. Testing all interlocks, safety shut-downs, controls, and alarms. D. The Contractor, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers shall have skilled technicians to ensure that all systems perform properly. If the Architect/Engineer is requested to visit the job site for trouble shooting, assisting in start-up, obtaining satisfactory equipment operation, resolving installation and/or workmanship problems, equipment substitution issues or unsatisfactory system performance, including call backs during the warranty period, through no fault of the design; the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner on a time and materials basis for services rendered at the Architect/Engineer's standard hourly rates in effect when the services are requested. The Contractor shall pay the Owner for services required that are product, installation or workmanship related. Payment is due within 30 days after services are rendered. 3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. General: 1. Conduct all tests required during and after construction. Submit test results in NETA format, or equivalent form, that shows the test equipment used, calibration date, tester’s name, ambient test conditions, humidity, conductor length, and results corrected to 40°C. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 23 2. Supply necessary instruments, meters, etc., for the tests. Supply competent technicians with training in the proper testing techniques. 3. All cables and wires shall be tested for shorts and grounds following installation and connection to devices. Replace shorted or grounded wires and cables. 4. Any wiring device, electrical apparatus or luminaire, if grounded or shorted on any integral "live" part, shall have all defective parts or materials replaced. 5. Test cable insulation of feeder conductors for proper insulation values. Tests shall include the cable, all splices, and all terminations. Each conductor shall be tested and shall test free of short circuits and grounds and have an insulation value not less than NEC Standards. Take readings between conductors, and between conductors and ground. 6. If the results obtained in the tests are not satisfactory, make adjustments, replacements, and changes as needed. Then repeat the tests, and make additional tests, as the Architect/Engineer or authority having jurisdiction deems necessary. B. Other Equipment: 1. Give other equipment furnished and installed by the Contractor all standard tests normally made to assure that the equipment is electrically sound, all connections properly made, phase rotation correct, fuses and thermal elements suitable for protection against overloads, voltage complies with equipment nameplate rating, and full load amperes are within equipment rating. C. If any test results are not satisfactory, make adjustments, replacements and changes as needed and repeat the tests and make additional tests as the Architect/Engineer or authority having jurisdiction deem necessary. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 00 - Page 24 READINESS CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL JOBSITE OBSERVATION To prevent the final job observation from occurring too early, we require that the Contractor review the completion status of the project and, by copy of this document, certify that the job is indeed ready for the final job observation. The following is a typical list of items that represent the degree of job completeness expected prior to your requesting a final job observation. 1. Penetrations of fire-rated construction fire sealed in accordance with specifications. 2. Electrical panels have typed circuit identification. 3. Per Section 26 05 00, cable insulation test results have been submitted. 4. Operation and Maintenance manuals have been submitted as per Section 26 05 00. 5. Bound copies of approved shop drawings have been submitted as per Section 26 05 00. 6. Report of instruction of Owner’s representative has been submitted as per Section 26 05 00. 7. Start-up reports from factory representative have been submitted as per Section 26 05 00. Accepted by: Prime Contractor _______________________________________________ By ___________________________________ Date ___________________ Upon Contractor certification that the project is complete and ready for a final job observation, we require the Contractor to sign this agreement and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can be scheduled. It is understood that if the Architect/Engineer finds the job not ready for the final observation and that additional trips and observations are required to bring the project to completion, the costs incurred by the Architect/Engineers for additional time and expenses will be deducted from the Contractor's contract retainage prior to final payment at the completion of the job. ***** This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Through-Penetration Firestopping. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this Section. B. Installer: Individuals performing work shall be certified by the manufacturer of the system selected for installation. 1.3 REFERENCES A. UL 263 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. B. UL 723 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials C. ANSI/UL 1479 - Fire Tests of Through Penetration Firestops D. UL 2079 - Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems E. UL Fire Resistance Directory Through Penetration Firestop Systems (XHEZ) F. Intertek / Warnock Hersey - Directory of Listed Products G. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials H. ASTM E814 - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops I. 2012 International Building Code 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store, protect and handle products on site. Accept material on site in factory containers and packing. Inspect for damage. Protect from deterioration or damage due to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, or other causes. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage. B. Install material prior to expiration of product shelf life. 1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. General: For penetrations through the following fire-resistance-rated constructions, including both empty openings and openings containing penetrating items, provide through-penetration firestop systems that are produced and installed to resist spread of fire according to requirements indicated, resist passage of smoke and other gases, and maintain original fire-resistance rating of construction penetrated. 1. Fire-resistance-rated walls including fire partitions, fire barriers, and smoke barriers. 2. Fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies including floors, floor/ceiling assemblies, and ceiling membranes of roof/ceiling assemblies. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 2 B. Rated Systems: Provide through-penetration firestop systems with the following ratings determined per UL 1479: 1. F-Rated Systems: Provide through-penetration firestop systems with F-ratings indicated, but not less than that equaling or exceeding fire-resistance rating of constructions penetrated. 2. T-Rated Systems: For the following conditions, provide through-penetration firestop systems with T-ratings indicated, as well as F-ratings: a. Floor penetrations located outside wall cavities. b. Floor penetrations located outside fire-resistance-rated shaft enclosures. 3. L-Rated Systems: Provide through-penetration firestop systems with L-ratings of not more than 5.0 cfm/sq.ft. at both ambient temperature and 400F. C. For through-penetration firestop systems exposed to light, traffic, moisture, or physical damage, provide products that, after curing, do not deteriorate when exposed to these conditions both during and after construction. D. For through-penetration firestop systems exposed to view, provide products with flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, as determined per ASTM E 84. E. For through-penetration firestop systems in air plenums, provide products with flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 50, respectively, as determined per ASTM E 84. F. Adhesives and Sealants: All sealers, adhesives, and sealants shall comply with the low emitting material limits of the following standards: 1.6 MEETINGS A. Pre-installation meeting: A pre-installation meeting shall be scheduled and shall include the Construction Manager, General Contractor, all Subcontractors associated with the installation of systems penetrating fire barriers, Firestopping Manufacturer’s Representative, and the Owner. 1. Review foreseeable methods related to firestopping work. 2. Tour representative areas where firestopping is to be installed; inspect and discuss each type of condition and each type of substrate that will be encountered, and preparation to be performed by other trades. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Provide one year warranty on parts and labor. B. Warranty shall cover repair or replacement of firestop systems which fail in joint adhesion, cohesion, abrasion resistance, weather resistance, extrusion resistance, migration resistance, stain resistance, general durability, or appear to deteriorate in any manner not clearly specified by the manufacturer as an inherent quality of the material. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 3 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the through-penetration firestop systems indicated for each application that are produced by one of the following manufacturers. All firestopping systems installed shall be provided by a single manufacturer. 1. 3M; Fire Protection Products Division 2. Hilti, Inc. 3. Specified Technologies Inc. (S.T.I.) 2.2 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS A. Provide materials and systems classified by or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey to provide firestopping equal to time rating of construction being penetrated. B. All firestopping materials shall be free of asbestos, lead, PCB’s, and other materials that would require hazardous waste removal. C. Firestopping shall be flexible to allow for normal penetrating item movement due to expansion and contraction. D. Provide firestopping systems capable of supporting floor loads where systems are exposed to possible floor loading or traffic. E. Provide firestopping systems allowing continuous insulation for all insulated pipes. F. Provide firestopping systems classified by UL or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey for penetrations through all fire rated construction. Firestopping systems shall be selected from the UL or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey Fire Resistance Directory Category XHEZ based on substrate construction and penetrating item size and material and shall fall within the range of numbers listed: 1. Combustible Framed Floors and Chase Walls - 1 or 2 Hour Rated F Rating = Floor/Wall Rating T Rating = Floor/Wall Rating L Rating = Penetrations in Smoke Barriers Penetrating Item UL System No. No Penetrating Item FC 0000-0999* Metallic Pipe or Conduit FC 1000-1999 Non-Metallic Pipe or Conduit FC 2000-2999 Electrical Cables FC 3000-3999 Cable Trays FC 4000-4999 Insulated Pipes FC 5000-5999 Bus Duct and Misc. Electrical FC 6000-6999 Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 4 Penetrating Item UL System No. Duct without Damper and Misc. Mechanical FC 7000-7999 Multiple Penetrations FC 8000-8999 2. Non-Combustible Framed Walls - 1 or 2 Hour Rated F Rating = Wall Rating T Rating = 0 L Rating = Penetrations in Smoke Barriers Penetrating Item UL System No. No Penetrating Item WL 0000-0999* Metallic Pipe or Conduit WL 1000-1999 Non-Metallic Pipe or Conduit WL 2000-2999 Electrical Cables WL 3000-3999 Cable Trays WL 4000-4999 Insulated Pipes WL 5000-5999 Bus Duct and Misc. Electrical WL 6000-6999 Duct without Damper and Misc. Mechanical WL 7000-7999 Multiple Penetrations WL 8000-8999 3. Concrete or Masonry Floors and Walls - 1 or 2 Hour Rated F Rating = Wall/Floor Rating T Rating (Floors) = Floor Rating L Rating = Penetrations in Smoke Barriers Penetrating Item UL System No. No Penetrating Item CAJ 0000-0999* Metallic Pipe or Conduit CAJ 1000-1999 Non-Metallic Pipe or Conduit CAJ 2000-2999 Electrical Cables CAJ 3000-3999 Cable Trays CAJ 4000-4999 Insulated Pipes CAJ 5000-5999 Bus Duct and Misc. Electrical CAJ 6000-6999 Duct without Damper and Misc. Mechanical CAJ 7000-7999 Multiple Penetrations CAJ 8000-8999 *Alternate method of firestopping is patching opening to match original rated construction. G. Any opening in walls or floors not covered by the listed series of numbers shall be coordinated with the firestopping manufacturer. H. Any openings in floors or walls not described in the UL or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey Fire Resistance Directory, or outlined in manufacturer’s information shall be sealed in a manner agreed upon by the Firestopping Manufacturer, Owner, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 5 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Ensure all surfaces that contact seal materials are free of dirt, dust, grease, oil, rust, or loose materials. Clean and repair surfaces as required. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete. B. Ensure substrate and penetrating items have been permanently installed prior to installing firestopping systems. Ensure penetrating items have been properly spaced and have proper clearance prior to installing firestopping systems. C. Surfaces to which sealing materials are to be installed must meet the selected UL or Intertek / Warnock Hersey system substrate criteria. D. Prime substrates where recommended in writing by through-penetration firestop system manufacturer. Confine primer to area of bond. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. In existing construction, provide firestopping of openings prior to and after installation of penetrating items. Remove any existing coatings on surfaces prior to firestopping installation. Temporary firestopping shall consist of packing openings with fire resistant mineral wool for the full thickness of substrate, or an alternate method approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. All openings shall be temporarily firestopped immediately upon their installation and shall remain so until the permanent UL or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey listed firestopping system is installed. B. Install penetration seal materials in accordance with printed instructions of the UL or Intertek / Warnock Hersey Fire Resistance Directory and with the manufacturer’s printed application instructions. C. Install dams as required to properly contain firestopping materials within openings and as required to achieve required fire resistance rating. Remove combustible damming after appropriate curing. 3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTING A. Clean excess fill materials adjacent to openings as Work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by through-penetration firestop system manufacturers and that do not cause damage. B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure that through - penetration firestop systems are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, remove damaged or deteriorated through- penetration firestop systems immediately and install new materials to produce systems complying with specified requirements. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 03 - Page 6 3.4 IDENTIFICATION A. Provide and install labels adjacent to each firestopping location. Label shall be provided by the firestop system supplier and contain the following information in a contrasting color: 1. The words "Warning - Through Penetration Firestop System - Do Not Disturb. Notify Building Management of Any Damage." 2. Firestop System Supplier; UL or listed by Intertek / Warnock Hersey system number; date installed; contractor name and phone number; manufacturer’s representative name, address, and phone number. 3.5 INSPECTION A. All penetrations shall be inspected by the manufacturer’s representative to ensure proper installation. B. Access to firestop systems shall be maintained for examination by the Authority Having Jurisdiction at their request. C. Proceed with enclosing through-penetration firestop system with other construction only after inspection reports are issued and firestop installations comply with requirements. D. The contractor shall allow for visual destructive review of 5% of installed firestop systems (minimum of one) to prove compliance with specifications and manufacturer’s instructions and details. Destructive system removal shall be performed by the contractor and witnessed by the Architect/Engineer and manufacturer’s factory representative. The Architect/Engineer shall have sole discretion of which firestop system installations will be reviewed. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with this requirement including labor and material for removing and replacing the installed firestop system. If any firestop system is found to not be installed per manufacturer’s specific instructions and details, all firestop systems are subject to destructive review and replacement at the Architect/Engineer’s discretion and the contractor’s expense. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 05 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Electrical demolition PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT A. Materials and equipment for patching and extending work shall be as specified in individual Sections. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. THE DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED TO INDICATE THE SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED AND DO NOT INDICATE EVERY BOX, CONDUIT, OR WIRE THAT MUST BE REMOVED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID AND VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS. B. Where walls, ceilings, structures, etc., are indicated as being removed on general or electrical drawings, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all electrical equipment, devices, fixtures, raceways, wiring, systems, etc., from the removed area. C. Where ceilings, walls, structures, etc., are temporarily removed and replaced by others, this Contractor shall be responsible for the removal, storage, and replacement of equipment, devices, fixtures, raceways, wiring, systems, etc. D. Where mechanical or technology equipment is indicated as being removed on electrical, mechanical, or technology drawings, the Contractor shall be responsible for disconnecting the equipment and removing all starters, VFD, controllers, electrical equipment, raceways, wiring, etc. associated with the device. E. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned equipment or facilities. Extend conduit and wire to facilities and equipment that will remain in operation following demolition. Extension of conduit and wire to equipment shall be compatible with the surrounding area. Extended conduit and conductors to match existing size and material. F. Coordinate scope of work with all other Contractors and the Owner at the project site. Schedule removal of equipment and electrical service to avoid conflicts. G. Bid submittal shall mean the Contractor has visited the project site and has verified existing conditions and scope of work. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 05 - Page 2 3.2 PREPARATION A. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Owner before turning off power to circuits, feeders, panels, etc. Coordinate all outages with Owner. B. Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction. When work must be performed on energized equipment or circuits, use personnel experienced in such operations. Assume all equipment and systems must remain operational unless specifically noted otherwise on drawings. C. Disconnect electrical systems in walls, floors, structures, and ceilings scheduled for removal. 3.3 DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK A. Demolish and extend existing electrical work under provisions of Division 1 of Specifications and this Section. B. Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations to accommodate new construction. C. Remove abandoned wiring and raceway to source of supply. Existing conduit in good condition may be reused in place by including an equipment ground conductor in reused conduit. Reused conduit and boxes shall have supports revised to meet current codes. Relocating conduit shall not be allowed. D. Remove exposed abandoned raceway, including abandoned raceway above accessible ceiling finishes. Cut raceway flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces. Remove all associated clamps, hangers, supports, etc. associated with raceway removal. E. Disconnect and remove outlets and devices that are to be demolished. Remove outlet or devices’ associated back box, supports, and conduit and conductors back to source. Patch opening created from removal of device to match surrounding finishes. F. Disconnect and remove abandoned panelboards and distribution equipment. G. Disconnect and remove electrical devices and equipment serving utilization equipment that has been removed. H. Disconnect and remove abandoned luminaires. Remove brackets, stems, hangers, and other accessories. Ballasts in light fixtures installed prior to 1980 shall be incinerated in EPA approved incinerator or disposed of in EPA certified containers and deposited in an EPA landfill certified for PCB disposal or recycled by permitted ballast recycler. Punctured or leaking ballasts must be disposed of according to Federal Regulations under the Toxic Substance Control Act. Provide Owner and Architect/Engineer with a Certificate of Destruction to verify proper disposal. I. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work. Patch openings to match existing surrounding finishes. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 05 - Page 3 J. Maintain access to existing electrical installations that remain active. Modify installation or provide junction boxes and access panel as appropriate. K. Extend existing installations using materials and methods compatible with existing electrical installations, or as specified. Extended conduit and conductors to match existing size and material. L. HID and fluorescent lamps, determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate procedure (TCLP), to be hazardous waste shall be disposed of in an EPA-permitted hazardous waste disposal facility or by a permitted lamp recycler. M. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. N. Floor slabs may contain conduit systems. This Contractor is responsible for taking any measures required to ensure no conduits or other services are damaged. This includes x-ray or similar non- destructive means. Where conduit is in concrete slab, cut conduit flush with floor, pull out conductors, and plug conduit ends. O. This Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred in repair, relocations, or replacement of any cables, conduits, or other services if damaged without proper investigation. 3.4 CLEANING AND REPAIR A. Clean and repair existing materials and equipment that remain or are to be reused. B. Panelboards: Clean exposed surfaces and check tightness of electrical connections. Replace damaged circuit breakers and provide closure plates for vacant positions. Provide typed circuit directory showing revised circuiting arrangement. C. ELECTRICAL ITEMS (E.G., LIGHTING FIXTURES, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, CONDUIT, WIRE, ETC.) REMOVED AND NOT RELOCATED REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE ITEMS RETAINED BY THE OWNER IN A LOCATION COORDINATED WITH THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL THE OWNER DOES NOT WANT. 3.5 INSTALLATION A. Install relocated materials and equipment under the provisions of Division 1 of Specifications. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Building wire B. Cabling for remote control, signal, and power limited circuits C. Healthcare facilities cable (HFC) 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Section 26 05 53 – Electrical Identification: Refer to electrical identification for color and identification labeling requirements. 1.3 REFERENCES A. NEMA WC 70 - Power Cables Rated 2,000V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy B. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) C. UL 83 – Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables D. UL 1581 – Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 BUILDING WIRE A. Feeders and Branch Circuits Larger Than 6 AWG: Copper, stranded conductor, 600-volt insulation, THHN/THWN or XHHW-2. B. Feeders and Branch Circuits Larger Than 6 AWG in Underground Conduit: Copper, stranded conductor, 600-volt insulation, THWN or XHHW-2. C. Feeders and Branch Circuits 6 AWG and Smaller: Copper conductor, 600-volt insulation, THHN/THWN. 6 and 8 AWG, stranded conductor; smaller than 8 AWG, solid or stranded conductor, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. D. Control Circuits: Copper, stranded conductor 600-volt insulation, THHN/THWN. E. Each 120 and 277-volt branch circuit shall have a dedicated neutral conductor. Neutral conductors shall be considered current-carrying conductors for wire derating. 2.2 CABLING FOR REMOTE CONTROL, SIGNAL, AND POWER LIMITED CIRCUITS: A. Wire for the following specialized systems shall be as designated on the drawings, or elsewhere in these specifications. If not designated on the drawings or specifications, the system manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 2 1. Low voltage switching 2. Building automation systems and control B. Control Cable for Class 1 Remote Control and Signal Circuits: Copper conductor, 600-volt insulation, rated 60°C, individual conductors twisted together, shielded, and covered with a PVC jacket. C. Control Cable for Class 2 or Class 3 Remote Control and Signal Circuits: Copper conductor, 300-volt insulation, rated 60ºC, individual conductors twisted together, shielded, and covered with a PVC jacket; UL listed. D. Plenum Cable for Class 2 or Class 3 Remote Control and Signal Circuits: Copper conductor, 300-volt insulation, rated 60°C, individual conductors twisted together, shielded, and covered with a nonmetallic jacket; UL listed for use in air handling ducts, hollow spaces used as ducts, and plenums. 2.3 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES CABLE (HFC) A. At the Contractor’s option, healthcare-grade armored cables with redundant copper ground conductor may be used for branch circuit wiring as defined in NEC 517 subject to acceptance by State and local codes. Healthcare armored cable shall include a green identifying strip on the exterior of the armor. B. Armored cable shall be constructed in strict accordance with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard for Type AC Cables, UL 4, and include flexible metallic interlocked armor. C. Minimum conductor size for branch circuit wiring shall be 12 AWG, with larger wires used where specified. D. Armored cable shall NOT be used for circuits serving the Essential Electrical System. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 WIRE AND CABLE INSTALLATION SCHEDULE A. Above Accessible Ceilings: 1. Building wire shall be installed in raceway. 2. Metal clad cable, Type MC, 1/2” size with minimum #12 conductors and ground, shall be allowed for flexible whips to individual luminaires on non-essential circuits. The flexible whips shall be between 18” to 60” in length per NEC 410.116(C). B. All Other Locations: Building wire in raceway. C. Above Grade: All conductors installed above grade shall be type “THHN”. D. Low Voltage Cable (less than 100 volts): Low voltage cable shall be installed in raceway. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 3 3.2 CONTRACTOR CHANGES A. The basis of design is copper conductors installed in raceway based on ambient temperature of 30°C, NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) (formerly 310.16 for NEC 2008 and earlier). B. The Contractor shall be responsible for derating and sizing conductors and conduits to equal or exceed the ampacity of the basis of design circuits, if he/she chooses to use methods or materials other than the basis of design. C. Record drawing shall include the calculations and sketches. 3.3 GENERAL WIRING METHODS A. Use no wire smaller than 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits, and no smaller than 14 AWG for control wiring. B. Use no wire smaller than 18 AWG for low voltage control wiring (<100 volts). C. Use 10 AWG conductor for 20 ampere, 120-volt branch circuit home runs longer than 75 feet, and for 20 ampere, 277-volt branch circuit home runs longer than 200 feet. D. The ampacity of multiple conductors in one conduit shall be derated per NEC 310. In no case shall more than 4 conductors be installed in one conduit to such loads as motors larger than 1/4 HP, panelboards, motor control centers, etc. E. Splice only in junction or outlet boxes. F. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards. G. All conductors shall be continuous in conduit from last outlet to their termination. H. Terminate all spare conductors on terminal blocks, and label the spare conductors. I. Cables or wires shall not be laid out on the ground before pulling. J. Care shall be taken so as not to subject the cable or wire to high mechanical stresses that would cause damage to the wire and cable. K. At least six (6)-inch loops or ends shall be left at each outlet for installation connection of luminaires or other devices. L. All wires in outlet boxes not connected to fixtures or other devices shall be rolled up, spliced if continuity of circuit is required, and insulated. 3.4 WIRING INSTALLATION IN RACEWAYS A. Pull all conductors into a raceway at the same time. Use UL listed wire pulling lubricant for pulling 4 AWG and larger wires. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 4 B. Install wire in raceway after all mechanical work likely to injure conductors has been completed. C. Pulling shall be continuous without unnecessary stops and starts with wire or cable only partially through raceway. D. Where reels of cable or wire are used, they shall be set up on jacks close to the point where the wire or cable enters the conduit or duct so that the cable or wire may be unreeled and run into the conduit or duct with a minimum of change in the direction of the bend. E. Conductors shall not be pulled through conduits until plastering or masonry work is completed and conduits are free from moisture. Care shall be taken so that long pulls of wire or pulls around several bends are not made where the wire may be permanently stretched and the insulation damaged. F. Only nylon rope shall be permitted to pull cables into conduit and ducts. G. Completely and thoroughly swab raceway system before installing conductors. H. Conductor Supports in Vertical Raceways: 1. Support conductors in vertical raceways in accordance with NEC 300.19 and Table 300.19(A) Spacing of Conductors Supports. 2. Supports shall be of insulated wedge type (OZ Gedney Type S, or equal) and installed in a tapered insulated bushing fitting or a metal woven mesh with a support ring that fits inside conduit fitting installed in an accessible junction box (Hubbell Kellems support grip or equal). 3.5 WIRING CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS A. Splice and tap only in accessible junction boxes. B. Use solderless, tin-plated copper, compression terminals (lugs) applied with circumferential crimp for conductor terminations, 8 AWG and larger. C. Use solderless, tin-plated, compression terminals (lugs) applied with indenter crimp for copper conductor terminations, 10 AWG and smaller. D. Use solderless pressure connectors with insulating covers for copper wire splices and taps, 8 AWG and smaller. For 10 AWG and smaller, use insulated spring wire connectors with plastic caps. E. Use compression connectors applied with circumferential crimp for conductor splices and taps, 6 AWG and larger. Tape uninsulated conductors and connectors with electrical tape to 150 percent of the insulation value of conductor. F. Thoroughly clean wires before installing lugs and connectors. G. Make splices, taps and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors without perceptible temperature rise. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 5 H. Phase Sequence: All apparatus shall be connected to operate in the phase sequence A-B-C representing the time sequence in which the phase conductors so identified reach positive maximum voltage. I. As a general rule, applicable to switches, circuit breakers, starters, panelboards, switchgear and the like, the connections to phase conductors are intended thus: 1. Facing the front and operating side of the equipment, the phase identification shall be: a. Left to Right - A-B-C b. Top to Bottom - A-B-C J. Connection revisions as required to achieve correct rotation of motors shall be made at the load terminals of the starters or disconnect switches. 3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Field inspection and testing will be performed under provisions of Division 1. B. Building Wire and Power Cable Testing: Perform an insulation-resistance test on each conductor with respect to ground and adjacent conductors. Test shall be made by means of a low-resistance ohmmeter, such as a “Megger”. The applied potential shall be 500 volts dc for 300 volt rated cable and 1000 volts dc for 600 volt rated cable. The test duration shall be one minute. Insulation resistance must be greater than 100 mega-ohm for 600 volt and 25 mega-ohm for 300 volt rated cables per NETA Acceptance Testing Standard. Verify uniform resistance of parallel conductors. C. Inspect wire and cable for physical damage and proper connection. D. Torque test conductor connections and terminations to manufacturer's recommended values. E. Perform continuity test on all power and equipment branch circuit conductors. Verify proper phasing connections. F. Provide documentation of the manufacturer’s recommended lug torque value for copper conductors, the date the lugs were torqued, and installed torque readings. Documentation indicating that the torque wrench has been calibrated not more than 30 days prior to tightening of lugs shall be provided. G. Protection of wire and cable from foreign materials: 1. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate physical protection to prevent foreign material application or contact with any wire or cable type. Foreign material is defined as any material that would negatively impact the validity of the manufacturer’s performance warranty. This includes, but is not limited to, overspray of paint (accidental or otherwise), drywall compound, or any other surface chemical, liquid, or compound that could come in contact with the cable, cable jacket, or cable termination components. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRE AND CABLE Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 13 - Page 6 H. Overspray of paint on any wire or cable will not be accepted. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to replace any component containing overspray, in its entirety, at no additional cost to the project. Cleaning of the cables with harsh chemicals is not allowed. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel GROUNDING AND BONDING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 26 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Equipment grounding system B. Bonding system 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with UL 467 Grounding and Bonding Equipment. 1.3 REFERENCES A. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC) B. NFPA 99 – Standard for Healthcare Facilities 1.4 SUMMARY A. This section includes grounding of electrical systems and equipment. Grounding requirements specified in this Section may be supplemented by special requirements of systems described in other Sections. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS A. For insulated conductors, comply with Division 26 Section 26 05 13 "Wire and Cable". B. Material: Copper. C. Equipment Grounding Conductors: Insulated. Refer to Section 26 05 53 for insulation color. D. Copper Bonding Conductors: As follows: 1. Bonding Cable: 28 kcmil, 14 strands of No. 17 AWG copper conductor, 1/4 inch in diameter. 2. Bonding Conductor: No. 4 or No. 6 AWG, stranded copper conductor. 3. Bonding Jumper: Bare copper tape, braided bare copper conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/16 inch thick. 4. Tinned Bonding Jumper: Tinned-copper tape, braided copper conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/16 inch thick. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel GROUNDING AND BONDING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 26 - Page 2 2.2 CONNECTOR PRODUCTS A. Comply with UL 467; listed for use for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and connected items. B. Connectors: Hydraulic compression type, in kit form, and selected per manufacturer’s written instructions. C. Bolted Connectors: Bolted-pressure-type connectors. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CONNECTIONS A. General: Make connections so galvanic action or electrolysis possibility is minimized. Select connectors, connection hardware, conductors, and connection methods so metals in direct contact will be galvanically compatible. 1. Use electroplated or hot-tin-coated materials to ensure high conductivity and to make contact points closer to order of galvanic series. 2. Make connections with clean, bare metal at points of contact. 3. Coat and seal connections having dissimilar metals with inert material to prevent future penetration of moisture to contact surfaces. B. Compression-Type Connections: Use hydraulic compression tools to provide correct circumferential pressure for compression connectors. Use tools and dies recommended by connector manufacturer. Provide embossing die code or other standard method to make a visible indication that a connector has been adequately compressed on grounding conductor. C. Equipment Grounding Conductor Terminations: For No. 8 AWG and larger, use pressure-type grounding lugs. No. 10 AWG and smaller grounding conductors may be terminated with winged pressure-type connectors. D. Structural Steel Connection: Exothermic-welded connections to structural steel. Coordinate with structure to provide physical protection. E. Connections at back boxes, junction boxes, pull boxes, and equipment terminations: The equipment grounding conductor(s) associated with all circuits in the box shall be connected together and to the box using a suitable grounding screw. The removal of the respective receptacle, luminaire, or other device served by the box shall not interrupt the grounding continuity. F. Tighten screws and bolts for grounding and bonding connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel GROUNDING AND BONDING Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 26 - Page 3 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Use only copper conductors for both insulated and bare grounding conductors in direct contact with earth, concrete, masonry, crushed stone, and similar materials. B. Bonding Straps and Jumpers: Install so vibration by equipment mounted on vibration isolation hangers and supports is not transmitted to rigidly mounted equipment. Use exothermic-welded connectors for outdoor locations, unless a disconnect-type connection is required; then use a bolted clamp. Bond straps directly to the basic structure, taking care not to penetrate any adjacent parts. Install straps only in locations accessible for maintenance. C. In raceways, use insulated equipment grounding conductors. 3.3 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING SYSTEM A. Comply with NFPA 70, Article 250, for types, sizes, and quantities of equipment grounding conductors, unless specific types, larger sizes, or more conductors than required by NFPA 70 are indicated. B. Install equipment grounding conductors in all feeders and circuits. Terminate each end on a grounding lug or bus. 3.4 BONDING SYSTEM A. Exterior Metallic Pull and Junction Box Covers, Metallic Hand Rails: Bond to grounding system using flexible grounding conductors. B. Terminal Cabinets: Terminate bonding conductor on cabinet grounding terminal. C. Remote control, signaling, and fire alarm circuits shall be bonded in accordance with the most recent version of the National Electric Code. 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Inspect grounding and bonding system conductors and connections for tightness and proper installation. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel SUPPORTING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 27 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Conduit and equipment supports B. Fastening hardware 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Support systems shall be adequate for weight of equipment and conduit, including wiring, which they carry. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Allied Support Systems B. Cooper B-Line C. Erico, Inc. D. Hilti E. Power Fasteners F. Orbit Industries 2.2 MATERIAL A. Support Channel: Stainless steel for wet/damp locations; painted steel for interior/dry locations. All field cut ends shall be touched up with matching finish to inhibit rusting. B. Hardware: Corrosion resistant. C. Anchorage and Structural Attachment Components: 1. Strength: Defined in reports by ICBO Evaluation Service or another agency acceptable to Authorities Having Jurisdiction. a. Structural Safety Factor: Strength in tension and shear of components used shall be at least two times the maximum seismic forces to which they will be subjected. 2. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, high strength. Comply with ASTM A 325. 3. Welding Lugs: Comply with MSS-SP-69, Type 57. 4. Beam clamps for Steel Beams and Joists: Double sided. Single-sided type is not acceptable. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel SUPPORTING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 27 - Page 2 5. Bushing Assemblies for Wall-Mounted Equipment Anchorage: Assemblies of neoprene elements and steel sleeves designed for seismically rated rigid equipment mountings, and matched to the type and size of attachment devices used. 6. Concrete Anchors: Fasten to concrete using cast-in or post-installed anchors designed per the requirements of Appendix D of ACI 318-11. Post-installed anchors shall be qualified for use in cracked concrete by ACI-355.2. 7. Masonry Anchors: Fasten to concrete masonry units with expansion anchors or self-tapping masonry screws. For expansion anchors into hollow concrete block, use sleeve-type anchors designed for the specific application. Do not fasten in masonry joints. Do not use powder actuated fasteners, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Fasten hanger rods, conduit clamps, and outlet and junction boxes to building structure using expansion anchors in concrete and beam clamps on structural steel. B. Use toggle bolts or hollow wall fasteners in hollow masonry, plaster, or gypsum board partitions and walls; expansion anchors or preset inserts in solid masonry walls; self-drilling anchors or expansion anchor on concrete surfaces; sheet metal screws in sheet metal studs; and wood screws in wood construction. C. Do not fasten supports to ceiling systems, piping, ductwork, mechanical equipment, or conduit, unless otherwise noted. D. Do not use powder-actuated anchors without specific permission. E. Do not drill structural steel members. F. Fabricate supports from structural steel or steel channel, rigidly welded or bolted to present a neat appearance. Use hexagon head bolts with spring lock washers under all nuts. G. Do not exceed 25 lbs. per hanger and a minimum spacing of 2’-0” on center when attaching to metal roof decking (excludes concrete on metal deck). This 25 lbs. load and 2’-0” spacing include adjacent electrical and mechanical items hanging from deck. If the hanger restrictions cannot be achieved, supplemental framing off steel framing will need to be added. H. Refer to Section 26 05 33 for special conduit supporting requirements. 3.2 FINISH A. Trim all ends of exposed field fabricated steel hangers, slotted channel and threaded rod to within 1” of support or fastener to eliminate potential injury to personnel unless shown otherwise on the Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel SUPPORTING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 27 - Page 3 drawings. Smooth ends and install elastomeric insulation with two coats of latex paint if exposed steel is within 6’-6” of finish floor and presents potential injury to personnel. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Rigid metallic conduit and fittings (RMC) B. Aluminum rigid metallic conduit and fittings (ARC) C. Electrical metallic tubing and fittings (EMT) D. Flexible metallic conduit and fittings (FMC) E. Liquidtight flexible metallic conduit and fittings (LFMC) F. Wall and ceiling outlet boxes G. Electrical connection H. Pull and junction boxes I. Accessories 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Section 26 05 53 – Electrical Identification: Refer to electrical identification for color and identification labeling requirements. 1.3 REFERENCES A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): 1. ANSI C80.1 - Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc-Coated 2. ANSI C80.3 - Electrical Metallic Tubing, Zinc-Coated and Fittings 3. ANSI C80.4 - Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing 4. ANSI/NEMA OS 1 - Sheet-Steel Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Box Supports B. Federal Specifications (FS): 1. A–A–50553A – Fittings for Conduit, Metal, Rigid, Thick-Wall and Thin-Wall (EMT) Type 2. A–A–55810 – Specification for Flexible Metal Conduit C. NECA “Standards of Installation” D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): 1. ANSI/NEMA FB 1 – Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing and Cable E. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC) F. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Applicable Listings 1. UL 1 – Flexible Metal Conduit 2. UL 6 – Rigid Metal Conduit Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 2 3. UL 360 – Liquid Tight Flexible Steel Conduit 4. UL514-B – Conduit Tubing and Cable Fittings 5. UL797 – Electrical Metal Tubing G. Definitions: 1. Fittings: Conduit connection or coupling. 2. Body: Enlarged fittings with opening allowing access to the conductors for pulling purposes only. 3. Mechanical Spaces: Enclosed areas, usually kept separated from the general public, where the primary use is to house service equipment and to route services. These spaces generally have exposed structures, bare concrete and non-architecturally emphasized finishes. 4. Finished Spaces: Enclosed areas where the primary use is to house personnel and the general public. These spaces generally have architecturally emphasized finishes, ceilings and/or floors. 5. Concealed: Not visible by the general public. Often indicates a location either above the ceiling, in the walls, in or beneath the floor slab, in column coverings, or in the ceiling construction. 6. Above Grade: Not directly in contact with the earth. For example, an interior wall located at an elevation below the finished grade shall be considered above grade but a wall retaining earth shall be considered below grade. 7. Slab: Horizontal pour of concrete used for a floor or sub-floor. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Include fittings and conduits 1.5” and larger in coordination files. Refer to Section 26 05 00 for coordination drawing requirements. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT (RMC) AND FITTINGS A. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: Allied, LTV, Steelduct, Calbond Calpipe, Wheatland Tube Co, O- Z Gedney, or approved equal. 2. Acceptable Manufacturers of RMC Conduit Fittings: Appleton Electric, O-Z/Gedney Co., Electroline, Raco, Bridgeport, Midwest, Regal, Thomas & Betts, Crouse-Hinds, Killark, Orbit Industries or approved equal. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 3 B. Minimum Size Galvanized Steel: 3/4 inch (19mm), unless otherwise noted. C. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1. End Bell Fittings: Malleable iron, hot dip galvanized, threaded flare type with provisions for mounting to form. 2. Conduit End Bushings: Malleable iron type with molded-on high impact phenolic thermosetting insulation. Where required elsewhere in the contract documents, bushing shall be complete with ground conductor saddle and clamp. High impact phenolic threaded type bushings are not acceptable. 3. All other fittings and conduit bodies shall be of malleable iron construction and hot dip galvanized. 2.2 ALUMINUM RIGID CONDUIT (ARC) AND FITTINGS A. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: Allied, LTV, Wheatland Tube Co, O-Z Gedney, or approved equal. 2. Acceptable Manufacturers of ARC Conduit Fittings: Appleton Electric, O Z/Gedney Co., Electroline, Raco, Bridgeport, Midwest, Regal, Thomas & Betts, Crouse-Hinds, Killark, or approved equal. B. Minimum Size Aluminum: 3/4 inch (19mm), unless otherwise noted. C. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1. All fittings and conduit bodies shall be of aluminum construction. 2.3 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT) AND FITTINGS A. Minimum Size Electrical Metallic Tubing: 3/4 inch, unless otherwise noted. B. Acceptable Manufacturers of EMT Conduit: Allied, Calbond Calpipe, LTV, Steelduct, Wheatland Tube Co, or approved equal. C. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1. 2" Diameter or Smaller: Compression or steel set screw type of steel designed for their specific application. 2. Larger than 2": Compression type of steel designed for their specific application. 3. Acceptable Manufacturers of EMT Conduit Fittings: Appleton Electric, O-Z/Gedney Co., Electroline, Raco, Bridgeport, Midwest, Regal, Thomas & Betts, Orbit Industries or approved equal. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 4 2.4 FLEXIBLE METALLIC CONDUIT (FMC) AND FITTINGS A. Minimum Size Galvanized Steel: 3/4 inch, unless otherwise noted. Lighting branch circuit wiring to an individual luminaire may be a manufactured, UL listed 3/8” flexible metal conduit and fittings with #14 AWG THHN conductors and an insulated ground wire. Maximum length of 3/8” FMC shall be six (6) feet. B. Acceptable Manufacturers: American Flex, Alflex, Electri-Flex Co, or approved equal. C. Construction: Flexible steel, approved for conduit ground, zinc coated, threadless type formed from a continuous length of spirally wound, interlocked zinc coated strip steel. Provide a separate equipment grounding conductor when used for equipment where flexibility is required. D. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1. Screw-in type, die-cast zinc. 2. Fittings and conduit bodies shall include plastic or cast metal inserts supplied by the manufacturer to protect conductors from sharp edges. 3. Acceptable Manufacturers: O-Z/Gedney Co., Thomas & Betts, Appleton Electric, Electroline, Bridgeport, Midwest, Regal, Orbit Industries, or approved equal. 2.5 LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METALLIC CONDUIT (LFMC) AND FITTINGS A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Anaconda Type UA, Electri-Flex Type LA, Alflex, Carlon (Lamson & Sessions), or approved equal. B. Construction: Flexible steel, approved for conduit ground, zinc coated, threadless type formed from a continuous length of spirally wound, interlocked zinc coated strip steel and an extruded PVC cover. C. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1. Watertight, compression type, galvanized zinc coated cadmium plated malleable cast iron, UL listed. 2. Fittings and conduit bodies shall include plastic or cast metal inserts supplied by the manufacturer to protect conductors from sharp edges. 3. Acceptable Manufacturers: Appleton Electric, O-Z/Gedney Co., Electroline, Bridgeport, Thomas & Betts, Midwest, Regal, Carlon (Lamson & Sessions), Orbit Industries, or approved equal. 2.6 OUTLET BOXES A. Sheet Metal Outlet Boxes: ANSI/NEMA OS 1; galvanized steel, minimum of 14 gauge, with 1/2-inch male fixture studs where required. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 5 B. Cast Boxes: NEMA FB1, Type FD, Aluminum, cast feralloy, or stainless steel deep type, gasketed cover, threaded hubs. C. Wall or column receptacle outlet boxes shall be 4 inches square with raised cover to fit flush with finished wall line. Boxes in concrete block walls shall be installed the same as for switch boxes in block walls. 2.7 [ECONN]: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A. Electrical connection to equipment and motors, sized per NEC. Coordinate requirements with contractor furnishing equipment or motor. Refer to specifications and general installation notes for terminations to motors. 2.8 [JB]: PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES A. Sheet Metal Boxes: ANSI/NEMA OS 1; galvanized steel. B. Sheet metal boxes larger than 12 inches in any dimension that contain terminations or components: Continuous hinged enclosure with 1/4 turn latch and white back panel for mounting terminal blocks and electrical components. C. Cast Metal Boxes for Outdoor and Wet Location Installations: NEMA 250; Type 4 and Type 6, flat-flanged, surface-mounted junction box, UL listed as raintight. Galvanized cast iron box and cover with ground flange, neoprene gasket, and stainless steel cover screws. D. Flanged type boxes shall be used where installed flush in wall. 2.9 ACCESSORIES A. Fire Rated Moldable Pads: UL #9700, moldable sheet putty at required thickness on all five sides of back boxes. Kinetics Noise Control – IsoBacker Pad, SpecSeal – SSP Putty and Pads, 3M #MPP-4S or equal. B. Sound Barrier Insulation Pads: Mastic, non-hardening, sheet material, minimum 1/8" thickness applied to all five sides of back boxes. Kinetics Noise Control – SealTight Backer Pad, L.H. DOTTIE Co., #68 or equal. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CONDUIT INSTALLATION SCHEDULE AND SIZING A. In the event the location of conduit installation represents conflicting installation requirements as specified in the following schedule, a clarification shall be obtained from the Architect/Engineer. If this Contractor is unable to obtain a clarification as outlined above, concealed rigid galvanized steel conduit installed per these specifications and the NEC shall be required. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 6 B. The following schedule shall be adhered to unless they constitute a violation of applicable codes or are noted otherwise on the drawings. The installation of RMC conduit will be permitted in place of all conduit specified in this schedule. Installation Type RMC EMT ARC Feeders: Switchboards, distribution panels, panelboards, motor control centers, etc. X Branch Circuits: Lighting, receptacles, controls, etc. X Mechanical Equipment Feeders: Pumps, chillers, air handling units, etc. X Controls (lighting, power, building automation, etc.) X Finished Spaces / Concealed X Wet and Damp Locations: (conduit, boxes, fittings, installed and equipped to prevent water entry) X MRI Room X Interior Locations: Concealed X Interior Locations: Exposed X C. Size conduit as shown on the drawings and specifications. Where not indicated in the contract documents, conduit size shall be according to NEC. Conduit and conductor sizing shall be coordinated to limit conductor fill to less than 40%, maintain conductor ampere capacity as required by the NEC (to include enlarged conductors due to temperature and quantity derating values) and to prevent excessive voltage drop and pulling tension due to long conduit/conductor lengths. D. Minimum Conduit Size (Unless Noted Otherwise): 1. Above Grade: 3/4 inch. (The use of 1/2 inch would be allowed for installation conduit to individual light switches, individual receptacles and individual fixture whips from junction box.) 2. Telecommunication Conduit: 1 inch. 3. Controls Conduit: 1/2 inch. E. Conduit sizes shall change only at the entrance or exit to a junction box, unless specifically noted on the drawings. 3.2 CONDUIT ARRANGEMENT A. In general, conduit shall be installed concealed in walls, in finished spaces and where possible or practical, or as noted otherwise. Conduit shall be installed parallel or perpendicular to walls, ceilings, and exposed structural members. In unfinished spaces, mechanical and utility areas, conduit may run either concealed or exposed as conditions dictate and as practical unless noted otherwise on drawings. Installation shall maintain headroom in exposed vicinities of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 7 B. A drawing of the proposed routing of exterior exposed conduit shall be submitted 14 days prior to start of conduit rough-in. Routing shall be shown on coordination drawings. C. Conduit runs shall be routed as shown on large scale drawings. Conduit routing on drawings scaled 1/4"=1'-0" or less shall be considered diagrammatic, unless noted otherwise. The correct routing, when shown diagrammatically shall be chosen by the Contractor based on information in the contract documents, in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions, applicable codes, the NECA's "Standard of Installation", in accordance with recognized industry standards, and coordinated with other contractors. D. Contractor shall adapt his work to the job conditions and make such changes as required and permitted by the Architect/Engineer, such as moving to clear beams and joists, adjusting at columns, avoiding interference with windows, etc., to permit the proper installation of other mechanical and/or electrical equipment. E. Contractor shall cooperate with all Contractors on the project. He shall obtain details of other Contractor's work to ensure fit and avoid conflict. Any expense due to the failure of This Contractor to do so shall be paid for in full by him. The other trades involved as directed by the Architect/Engineer shall perform the repair of work damaged as a result of neglect or error by This Contractor. The resultant costs shall be borne by This Contractor. 3.3 CONDUIT SUPPORT A. Conduit runs installed above a suspended ceiling shall be properly supported. In no case shall conduit rest on the suspended ceiling construction, nor utilize ceiling support system for conduit support. B. Conduit shall not be supported from ductwork, water, sprinkler piping, or other non-structural members, unless approved by the Architect/Engineer. All supports shall be from structural slabs, walls, structural members, and bar joists, and coordinated with all other applicable contractors, unless noted otherwise. C. Conduit shall be held in place by the correct size of galvanized one-hole conduit clamps, two-hole conduit straps, patented support devices, clamp back conduit hangers, or by other means if called for on the drawings. D. Support individual horizontal raceways with separate, malleable-iron pipe hangers or clamps. E. Spring-steel conduit clips specifically designed for supporting single conduits or tubing may be used in lieu of malleable-iron hangers for 1-1/2" and smaller raceways serving lighting and receptacle branch circuits above accessible ceilings and for securing raceways to slotted channel and angle supports. F. Group conduits in parallel runs where practical and use conduit racks or trapeze hangers constructed of steel channel, suspended with threaded solid rods or wall mounted from metal channels with conduit straps or clamps. Provide space in each rack or trapeze for 25% additional conduits. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 8 G. Do not exceed 25 lbs. per hanger and a minimum spacing of 2’-0” on center when attaching to metal roof decking (excludes concrete on metal deck). This 25 lbs. load and 2’-0” spacing include adjacent electrical and mechanical items hanging from deck. If the hanger restrictions cannot be achieved, supplemental framing off steel framing will need to be added. H. Arrange supports in vertical runs so the weight of raceways and enclosed conductors is carried entirely by raceway supports, with no weight load on raceway terminals. I. Supports for metallic conduit shall be no greater than 10 feet. A smaller interval may be used if necessitated by building construction, but in no event shall support spans exceed the NEC requirements. Conduit shall be securely fastened within 3 feet of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, or fitting. J. Supports of flexible conduit shall be within 12 inches of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, or fitting and at intervals not to exceed 4.5 feet. K. Finish: 1. Trim all ends of exposed field fabricated steel hangers, slotted channel and threaded rod to within 1” of support or fastener to eliminate potential injury to personnel unless shown otherwise on the drawings. Smooth ends and install elastomeric insulation with two coats of latex paint if exposed steel is within 6’-6” of finish floor and presents potential injury to personnel. 3.4 CONDUIT INSTALLATION A. Conduit Connections: 1. Shorter than standard conduit lengths shall be cut square using industry standards. The ends of all conduits cut shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove all rough edges. 2. Where conduits with tapered threads cannot be coupled with standard couplings, then approved split or Erickson couplings shall be used. Running threads will not be permitted. B. Conduit terminations for all low voltage wiring shall have nylon bushings installed on each end of every conduit run. C. Conduit Bends: 1. Use a hydraulic one-shot conduit bender or factory elbows for bends in conduit 2" in size or larger. All steel conduit bending shall be done cold; no heating of steel conduit shall be permitted. 2. A run of conduit shall not contain more than the equivalent of four (4) quarter bends (360), including those bends located immediately at the outlet or body. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 9 3. Telecommunications conduits shall have no more than two (2) 90-degree bends between pull points and contain no continuous sections longer than 100 feet. Insert pull points or pull boxes for conduits exceeding 100 feet in length. a. A third bend is acceptable if: 1) The total run is not longer than (33) feet. 2) The conduit size is increased to the next trade size. 4. Telecommunications pull boxes shall not be used in lieu of a bend. Align conduits that enter the pull box from opposite ends with each other. Pull box size shall be twelve (12) times the diameter of the largest conduit. Slip sleeves or gutters can be used in place of a pull box. 5. Telecommunications Conduit(s): Maintain appropriate conduit bend radius at all times. For conduits with an internal diameter of less than 2”, maintain a bend radius of at least 6 times the internal diameter. For conduits with an internal diameter 2” or greater, maintain a bend radius of at least 10 times the internal diameter. 6. Use conduit bodies to make sharp changes in direction (i.e. around beams). D. Conduit Placement: 1. Conduit shall be mechanically continuous from source of current to all outlets. Conduit shall be electrically continuous from source of current to all outlets, unless a properly sized grounding conductor is routed within the conduit. All metallic conduits shall be bonded per the NEC. 2. Route exposed conduit and conduit above suspended ceilings (accessible or not) parallel/perpendicular to the building structural lines, and as close to building structure as possible. Wherever possible, route horizontal conduit runs above water and steam piping. 3. Conduits, raceway, and boxes shall not be installed in concealed locations in metal deck roofing or less than 1.5” below bottom of roof decking. 4. Avoid moisture traps where possible. Where unavoidable, provide a junction box with drain fitting at conduit low point. 5. All conduits through walls shall be grouted or sealed into openings. Where conduit penetrates firewalls and floors, seal with a UL listed sealant. Seal penetrations with intumescent caulk, putty, or sheet installed per manufacturer's recommendations. All materials used to seal penetrations of firewalls and floors shall be tested and certified as a system per ASTM E814 Standard for fire tests or through-penetration fire stops as manufactured by 3M or approved equal; refer to Section 26 05 03 for through penetration firestopping requirements. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OPENINGS REQUIRED IN MASONRY OR EXTERIOR WALLS UNDER THIS DIVISION. A QUALIFIED MASON AT THE EXPENSE OF THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR ALL OPENINGS TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 10 7. Seal interior of conduit at exterior entries and where the temperature differential can potentially be greater than 20F, to prevent moisture penetration. Seal shall be placed where conduit enters warm space. Conduit seal fitting shall be a drain/seal, with sealing compound, equal to O-Z/Gedney type EYD. 8. Contractor shall provide a polypropylene pull cord with 2000 lbs. tensile strength in each empty conduit (indoor and outdoor), except in sleeves and nipples. 3.5 CONDUIT TERMINATIONS A. Where conduit bonding is indicated or required in the contract documents, the bushings shall be a grounding type sized for the conduit and ground bonding conductor as manufactured by O-Z/Gedney, Appleton, Thomas & Betts, Burndy, Regal, Orbit Industries or approved equal. B. Conduits with termination fittings shall be threaded for one (1) lock nut on the outside and one (1) lock nut and bushing on the inside of each box. C. Where conduits terminate in boxes with knockouts, they shall be secured to the boxes with lock nuts and provided with approved screw type tinned iron bushings or fittings with plastic inserts. D. Where conduits terminate in boxes, fittings, or bodies with threaded openings, they shall be tightly screwed against the shoulder portion of the threaded openings. E. Conduit terminations to all motors shall be made with flexible metallic conduit (FMC), unless noted otherwise. Final connections to roof exhaust fans, or other exterior motors and motors in damp or wet locations shall be made with liquidtight flexible metallic conduit (LFMC). Motors in hazardous areas, as defined in the NEC, shall be connected using flexible conduit rated for the environment. Flexible conduit shall not exceed 6’ in length. Route equipment ground conductors from circuit ground to motor ground terminal through flexible conduit. F. All conduit ends shall be sealed with plastic immediately after installation to prevent the entrance of any foreign matter during construction. The seals shall be removed and the conduits blown clear of all foreign matter prior to any wires or pull cords being installed. 3.6 BOX INSTALLATION SCHEDULE A. Galvanized steel boxes may be used in: 1. Concealed interior locations above ceilings and in hollow studded partitions. 2. Direct contact with concrete except slab on grade. B. Cast boxes shall be used in: 1. Exterior locations. 2. Direct contact with earth. 3. Direct contact with concrete in slab on grade. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 11 4. Wet locations. 3.7 COORDINATION OF BOX LOCATIONS A. Provide electrical boxes as shown on the drawings, and as required for splices, taps, wire pu lling, equipment connections, and code compliance. B. Electrical box locations shown on the Contract Drawings are approximate, unless dimensioned. Verify location of floor boxes and outlets in offices and work areas prior to rough-in. C. Locate and install boxes to allow access. Avoid interferences with ductwork, piping, structure, equipment, etc. Where installation is inaccessible, provide access doors. Coordinate locations and sizes of required access doors with the Architect/Engineer and General Contractor. D. Locate and install to maintain headroom and to present a neat appearance. 3.8 OUTLET BOX INSTALLATION A. Do not install boxes back-to-back in walls. 1. Provide a minimum horizontal separation of 6 inches between boxes installed on opposite sides of non-rated stud walls. When the minimum separation cannot be maintained, install sound insulation pads on all five sides of the back box in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Provide a minimum horizontal separation of 24 inches between boxes installed on opposite sides of fire-rated walls. When the minimum separation cannot be maintained, the box is greater than 16 square inches or the total box area (all trades) per 100 square feet is greater than or equal to 100 square inches, install fire-rated moldable pads to all five sides of the back box to maintain the fire rating of the wall. Install moldable pads in accordance with UL listing for the specific product. Sound insulation pads are not acceptable for use in fire-rated wall applications unless the product carries the necessary fire rating. B. Install sound insulation pads on all five sides of the back of all boxes in sound-rated wall assemblies. Sound-rated wall assemblies are defined as partition types carrying a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating. C. The Contractor shall anchor switch and outlet box to wall construction so that it is flush with the finished masonry, paneling, drywall, plaster, etc. The Contractor shall check the boxes as the finish wall surface is being installed to assure that the box is flush. (Provide plaster rings as necessary.) D. Mount at heights shown or noted on the drawings or as generally accepted if not specifically noted. E. Provide knockout closures for unused openings. F. Support boxes independently of conduit. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 12 G. Use multiple-gang boxes where more than one device is mounted together; do not use sectional boxes. Provide barriers to separate wiring of different voltage systems. H. Install boxes in walls without damaging wall insulation. I. Coordinate mounting heights and locations of outlets mounted above counters, benches, backsplashes, and below baseboard radiation. J. In inaccessible ceiling areas, position outlets and junction boxes within 6 inches of recessed luminaire, to be accessible through luminaire ceiling opening. K. Provide recessed outlet boxes in finished areas; secure boxes to interior wall and partition studs, accurately positioned to allow for surface finish thickness. Use stamped steel stud bridges for flush outlets in hollow stud wall, and adjustable steel channel fasteners for flush ceiling outlet boxes. L. Provide cast outlet boxes in exterior locations and wet locations, and where exposed rigid or intermediate conduit is used. 3.9 PULL AND JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION A. Locate pull boxes and junction boxes above accessible ceilings or in unfinished areas. B. Support pull and junction boxes independent of conduit. C. Do not install boxes back-to-back in walls. 1. Provide a minimum horizontal separation of 6 inches between boxes installed on opposite sides of non-rated stud walls. When the minimum separation cannot be maintained, install sound insulation pads on all five sides of the back box in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Provide a minimum horizontal separation of 24 inches between boxes installed on opposite sides of fire-rated walls. When the minimum separation cannot be maintained, the box is greater than 16 square inches or the total box area (all trades) per 100 square feet is greater than or equal to 100 square inches, install fire-rated moldable pads to all five sides of the back box to maintain the fire rating of the wall. Install moldable pads in accordance with UL listing for the specific product. Sound insulation pads are not acceptable for use in fire-rated wall applications unless the product carries the necessary fire rating. D. Install sound insulation pads on all five sides of the back of all boxes in sound-rated wall assemblies. Sound-rated wall assemblies are defined as partition types carrying a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating. 3.10 EXPOSED BOX INSTALLATION A. Boxes shall be secured to the building structure with proper size screws, bolts, hanger rods, or structural steel elements. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel CONDUIT AND BOXES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 33 - Page 13 B. On brick, block and concrete walls or ceilings, exposed boxes shall be supported with no less than two (2) Ackerman-Johnson, Paine, Phillips, or approved equal screw anchors or expansion shields and round head machine screws. Cast boxes shall not be drilled. C. On steel structures, exposed boxes shall be supported to the steel member by drilling and tapping the member and fastening the boxes by means of round head machine screws. D. Boxes may be supported on steel members by APPROVED beam clamps if conduit is supported by beam clamps. E. Boxes shall be fastened to wood structures by means of a minimum of two (2) wood screws adequately large and long to properly support. (Quantity depends on size of box.) F. Wood, plastic, or fiber plugs shall not be used for fastenings. G. Explosive devices shall not be used unless specifically allowed. END This page intentionally left blank Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Adhesive labels, markings, nameplates, and signs B. Wire and cable markers C. Raceway, box, and wire identification D. Electrical equipment labeling 1.2 REFERENCES A. ANSI C2 – National Electrical Safety Code B. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC) C. ANSI A13.1 – Standard for Pipe Identification D. ANSI Z535.4 – Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ADHESIVE MARKINGS AND FIELD LABELS A. Colored Adhesive Marking Tape for banding Raceways, Wires, and Cables: Self-adhesive vinyl tape not less than 3 mils thick by 1 inch (25mm) to 2 inches (50mm) in width. B. Pretensioned Flexible Wraparound Colored Plastic Sleeves for Cable Identification: flexible acrylic bands sized to suit the cable diameter and arranged to stay in place by pre-tensioned gripping action when coiled around the cable. C. Wire/Cable Designation Tape Markers: Vinyl or vinyl-cloth, self-adhesive, wraparound, cable/conductor markers with preprinted numbers and letter. D. Cable Ties: Fungus-inert, self-extinguishing, one-piece, self-locking nylon cable ties, 0.18-inch (5mm) minimum width, 50-lb minimum tensile strength, and suitable for a temperature range from minus 50°F to 350°F (10°C to 176°C). Provide ties in specified colors when used for color coding. E. Indoor/Outdoor Number and Letters: Outdoor grade vinyl label with acrylic adhesive designed for permanent application in severe indoor and outdoor environments. 2.2 NAMEPLATES AND SIGNS A. Engraved, Plastic-Laminated Labels, Signs and Instruction Plates: Engraving stock melamine plastic laminate, 1/16-inch (2mm) minimum thick for signs up to 20 square inches (13 square cm), or 8 inches (200mm) in length; 1/8 inch (3mm) thick for larger sizes. Labels shall be punched for mechanical fasteners. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 2 B. Baked–Enamel Signs for interior Use: Preprinted aluminum signs, punched, or drilled for fasteners, with colors, legend, and size required for application. Mounting ¼" grommets in corners. C. Exterior, Metal-Backed, Butyrate Signs: Weather-resistant, nonfading, preprinted, cellulose-acetate butyrate signs with 0.0396 inch (10mm) galvanized-steel backing: and with colors, legend, and size required for application. Mounting 1/4" grommets in corners. D. Safety Signs: Comply with 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, Part 1910.145. E. Fasteners for Plastic-Laminated Signs; Self-tapping stainless steel screws or number 10/32 stainless steel machine screws with nuts and flat and lock washers. 2.3 PRODUCT COLORS A. Adhesive Markings and Field Labels: 1. Normal Power and General Labels: Black letters on white face 2. Control Labels: Black letters on white face 3. Fire Alarm: Red letters on white face 4. Emergency: Red letters on white face B. Nameplates and Signs: 1. NORMAL POWER: Black letters on white face 2. Control Labels: Black letters on white face 3. EMERGENCY: White letters on red face C. Box Covers: 1. Box covers shall be painted to correspond with system type as follows: a. Normal Power and General: Silver b. Emergency Power and Distribution: 1) Life Safety and Critical Branch: Yellow 2) Equipment Branch: Orange c. Fire Alarm System: Red d. Temperature Controls: Refer to mechanical cover sheet for color D. Conductor Color Identification: Refer to Part 3 for additional information. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 3 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Lettering and Graphics: Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors, and other designations used in electrical identification work with corresponding designations specified or indicated. Install numbers, lettering, and colors as required by code. B. Install identification devices in accordance with manufacturer’s written instruction and requirements of NEC. C. Sequence of Work: Where identification is to be applied to surfaces that require finish, install identification after completion of finish work. All mounting surfaces shall be cleaned and degreased prior to identification installation. D. Circuit Identification: Tag or label conductors as follows: 1. Multiple Power or Lighting Circuits in Same Enclosure: Where multiple branch circuits are terminated or spliced in a box or enclosure, label each conductor with source and circuit number. 2. Multiple Control Wiring and Communication/Signal Circuits in Same Enclosure: For control and communications/signal wiring, use wire/cable marking tape at terminations in wiring boxes, troughs, and control cabinets. Use consistent letter/number conductor designations throughout on wire/cable marking tape. 3. Match identification markings with designations used in panelboards shop drawings, Contract Documents, and similar previously established identification schemes for the facility’s electrical installations. E. Apply warning, caution and instruction signs as follows: 1. Install warning, caution or instruction signs where required by NEC, where indicated, or where reasonably required to assure safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems and of the items to which they connect. Install engraved plastic-laminated instruction signs with approved legend where instructions or explanations are needed for system or equipment operation. Install metal-backed butyrate signs for outdoor items. F. Apply circuit/control/item designation labels of engraved plastic laminate for pushbuttons, pilot lights, alarm/signal components, and similar items, except where labeling is specified elsewhere. G. Install labels parallel to equipment lines at locations as required and at locations for best convenience of viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 4 3.2 LIGHTING CONTROL AND RECEPTACLE COVER PLATES A. Product: 1. Adhesive labels and field markings 2. Nameplates and signs B. Identification material to be a clear, 3/8-inch (10mm) Kroy tape or Brother self-laminating vinyl label with black letters. Embossed Dymo-Tape labels are not acceptable. Permanently affix identification label to cover plates, centered above the receptacle openings. C. Provide identification on all switch and receptacle cover plates. Identification shall indicate source and circuit number serving the device (e.g. “C1A #24”). Identification for switch cover plates shall be installed on the inside cover. 3.3 CONDUIT AND EXPOSED CABLE LABELING A. Product: 1. Adhesive labels and field markings B. Conduit Identification: Pre-printed, flexible, self-adhesive vinyl labels with legend at 25 foot (7.5 meter) intervals to identify all conduits run exposed or located above accessible ceilings. Conduits located above non-accessible ceiling or in floors and walls shall be labeled within 3 feet of becoming accessible. Labels for multiple conduits shall be aligned. Refer to color requirements in Part 2 when applicable in addition to the following: 1. 1000 Volt or less Normal/Emergency Power: Indicate feeder identification and voltage. 2. Fire Alarm: Indicate “FIRE ALARM”. C. Blank conduit ends or outlet boxes for future extension of system shall have permanent identification marker indicating purpose of conduit or box and where the raceway originated. 3.4 BOX LABELING A. Products: 1. Adhesive labels and field markings B. Identify Junction, Pull and Connection Boxes: Labeling shall be 3/8-inch (10mm) Kroy tape or Brother self-laminating vinyl label, letters/numbers. In rooms that are painted out, provide labeling on inside of cover. C. All junction, pull, and connection boxes shall be identified as follows: 1. For power and lighting circuits, indicate system voltage and identity of contained circuits (“120V, 1LA1-3,5,7”). Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 5 2. For other wiring, indicate system type and description of wiring (“FIRE ALARM NAC #1”). 3.5 CONDUCTOR COLOR CODING A. Products: 1. All wires and cables, 6 AWG or larger, used in motor circuits, main feeders, sub-main feeders, and branch circuits shall be coded by the application of plastic tape. The tape shall be 3-M, Plymouth or Permacel in colors specified below. The tape shall be applied at each conductor termination with two 1-inch (25mm) tape bands at 6-inch (150mm) centers. Contractor option to use colored cabling in lieu of the tape at each end for conductor 6 AWG to 500 KCM. Wire and cables smaller than 6 AWG shall be color coded by the manufacturer. B. Color coding shall be applied at all panels, switches, junction boxes, pull boxes, vaults, manholes etc., where the wires and cables are visible and terminations are made. The same color coding shall be used throughout the entire electrical system, therefore maintaining proper phasing throughout the entire project. C. Colored cable ties shall be applied in groups of three ties of specified color to each conductor at each terminal or splice point starting 3 inches (76mm) from the termination and spaced at 3- inches (76mm) centers. Tighten to a snug fit, and cut off excess length. D. Where more than one nominal voltage system exists in a building or facility, each ungrounded conductor of a multi-wire branch circuit, where accessible, shall be identified by phase and system. E. Conductors shall be color coded as follows: 1. 208Y/120 Volt, 4-Wire: a. A-Phase – Black b. B-Phase – Red c. C-Phase – Blue d. Neutral – White e. Ground Bond – Green 2. 480Y/277 Volt, 4-Wire: a. A-Phase – Brown b. B-Phase – Orange c. C-Phase – Yellow d. Neutral – Gray e. Ground Bond – Green Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 6 3. 0 to 1500 Volt, Direct Current DC Power System: a. Ungrounded Positive Polarity: Red or black with permanent red stripe marked along the entire length. Provide shrink wrap sleeves at terminations indication (POS, POSITIVE, or POS (+). b. Ungrounded Negative Polarity: Black. Provide shrink wrap sleeves at terminations indication (NEG, NEGATIVE, or NEG (-). c. Grounded Conductor in Grounded DC systems (refer to paragraphs a and b above for marking of ungrounded conductors): 1) When Positive Polarity is Grounded: White along entire length. Provide shrink wrap sleeves at terminations indication (POS. POSITIVE, or POS (+). 2) When Negative Polarity is Grounded: White along entire length. Provide shrink wrap sleeves at termination indication (NEG, NEGATIVE, or NEG (-). 4. Grounding Conductors: a. Equipment grounding conductors, main/system/supply-side bonding jumpers: Green. 5. Cabling for Remote Control, Signal, and Power Limited Circuits: a. Fire Alarm: Red. b. Low Voltage Switching: Per manufacturer recommendations and code requirements. c. Building Automation Systems and Control: Refer to the Temperature Control Contactor notes located on the mechanical cover sheet. 3.6 CONTROL EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION A. Products: 1. Nameplates and signs B. Provide identification on the front of all control equipment such as combination starters, starters, VFDs, contactors, motor control centers, etc. C. Identification shall be provided for all connections to equipment furnished by this Contractor, other contractors, or the Owner. D. Labeling shall include: 1. Equipment type and contract documents designation of equipment being served. 2. Location of equipment being served if it is not located within sight. 3. Voltage and phase of circuit(s). Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 7 4. Panel and circuit number(s) serving the equipment. EXHAUST FAN EF-1 ("LOCATED ON ROOF") 480V, 3-PHASE FED FROM “1HA1-1” 3.7 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION IDENTIFICATION A. Products: 1. Nameplates and signs B. Provide identification for hard wired electrical connections to equipment such as disconnects switches, starters, etc. Plug and cord type connections do not require this specific label. C. Identification shall be provided for all connections to equipment furnished by this Contractor, other contractors, or the Owner. The following list of equipment is specifically being listed to receive an equipment connection label; this list does not limit the equipment that shall receive a label: 1. Mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment 2. Plumbing equipment 3. Medical equipment D. Labeling shall include: 1. Equipment type and contract documents designation of equipment being served 2. Location of equipment being served if it is not located within sight. 3. Voltage and rating of the equipment. 4. Panel and circuit numbers(s) serving the equipment UNIT HEATER UH-1 (“LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM 200”) 480V: 3-PHASE FED FROM “1HA1-1” 3.8 POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION A. Products: 1. Nameplates and signs Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 05 53 - Page 8 B. Distribution panelboards and switchboards shall have each overcurrent protection device identified with name and location of the load being served ("AHU-1 LOCATED IN PENTHOUSE 1"). C. Branch panelboards shall be provided with typed panel schedules upon completion of the project. Existing panelboards shall have their existing panel schedules typed, with all circuit changes, additions or deletions also typed on the panel schedules. A copy of all panel schedules for the project shall be turned over as part of the O&M Manuals. Refer to Section 26 05 00 for other requirements. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 27 26 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Device plates and box covers B. Modular connectors C. Receptacles 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Provide similar devices from a single manufacturer. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in the NEC Article 100, by a testing agency to Authorities Having Jurisdiction and marked for intended use. C. Comply with the NEC. 1.3 REFERENCES A. DSCC W-C-896F – General Specification for Electrical Power Connector B. FS W-C-596 - Electrical Power Connector, Plug, Receptacle, and Cable Outlet C. NEMA WD 1 – General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices D. NEMA WD 6 – Wiring Devices – Dimensional Requirements E. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) F. UL 498 – Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles G. UL 943 – Standard for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit product data under provisions of Section 26 05 00. B. Provide product data showing configurations, finishes, dimensions, and manufacturer's instructions. C. Submit manufacturer occupancy sensor coverage patterns applicable to this project. For areas requiring multiple sensor devices for appropriate coverage, submit specific manufacturer approved sensor layout as an overlay directly on the project drawings, either in print or approved electronic form. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 DEVICE COLOR A. All switch, receptacle, outlet, and coverplate colors shall be ivory, unless indicated otherwise. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 27 26 - Page 2 2.2 COVERPLATES A. All switches, receptacles, and outlets shall be complete with the following: 1. Unbreakable thermoplastic/thermoset plastic coverplates in finished spaces where walls are finished. 2. #302 stainless steel coverplates in unfinished spaces for flush boxes. 3. Galvanized steel coverplates in unfinished spaces for surface mounted boxes. B. Where several devices are ganged together, the coverplate shall be of the ganged style for the number of devices used. C. Install nameplate identification as indicated in Section 26 05 53. D. Plate securing screws shall be metal with head color matching the wall plate finish. 2.3 MODULAR CONNECTORS A. Devices listed below are traditional wired devices. Contractor option to provide equivalent modular connector-type devices (Hubbell Snap Connect, Pass & Seymour Plug Tail, Leviton Lev-Lock, Copper ArrowLink) where applicable. B. Wiring devices with modular wiring type quick connectors shall comply with the following in addition to the above: 1. Wired with #12 THHN Cu, stranded or solid, 3 or 4 wire as required for device, minimum 6” lead length. 2. Connector contacts shall be crimped or welded. 2.4 RECEPTACLES A. Refer to Electrical Symbols List for device type. B. Devices that are shaded on the drawings shall be red. C. [REC-DUP]: NEMA 5-20R Duplex Receptacle: 1. 125-volt, 20 amp, 3-wire grounding type hospital grade with impact resistant thermoplastic face and one-piece nickel-plated brass back strap with integral ground contacts. 2. Approved Manufacturers: Hubbell HBL8300, Leviton 8300, Pass & Seymour 8300, Cooper AH8300. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 27 26 - Page 3 D. [REC-DUP-GFI]: NEMA 5-20R Ground Fault Duplex Receptacle: 1. 125-volt, 20 amp, 3-wire grounding type hospital grade with test and reset buttons in impact resistant thermoplastic face. 2. Device shall perform self-test of GFCI circuitry in accordance with UL 943. 3. Approved Manufacturers: Hubbell GFR-8300HL, Leviton GFNT2-HG, Pass & Seymour 2097HG, Cooper SGFH20. E. [REC-DUP-WP]: NEMA 5-20R Weatherproof Ground Fault Duplex Receptacle: 1. 125-volt, 20 amp, 3-wire grounding type with test and reset buttons in impact resistant thermoplastic face. Provide NEMA 3R rated while-in-use cast aluminum cover. 2. Device shall perform self-test of GFCI circuitry in accordance with UL 943. 3. Approved Manufacturers: Hubbell GFTR20/(RW57300) WP826, Leviton GFWT2/(5977-CL) M5979, Pass & Seymour 2097TRWR/(WIUC10-C) WIUCAST1, Cooper WRSGF20/(WIU-1) WIUMV-1. F. Back wired devices shall be complete with eight holes that are screw activated with metal clamps for connection to #12 or #10 copper conductors. G. Side wired devices shall have four binding screws that are undercut for positive wire retention. H. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles shall comply with UL 943 requiring increased surge immunity, improved corrosion resistance, improved resistance to false tripping and diagnostic indication for miswiring if the line and load conductors are reversed during installation. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install convenience receptacles at elevations indicated in the General Installation Notes on the contract drawings. B. Install specific-use receptacles at heights shown on the contract drawings. Install devices level, plumb, and square with building lines. Coordinate installation of adjacent devices of separate systems with common mounting heights, including lighting, power, systems, technology, and temperature control device rough-ins. C. Install receptacles vertically with ground slot up or where indicated on the drawings, horizontally with ground slot to the left. D. Install decorative plates on switch, receptacle, and blank outlets in finished areas, using jumbo size plates for outlets installed in masonry walls. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel WIRING DEVICES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 27 26 - Page 4 E. Install galvanized steel plates on outlet boxes and junction boxes in unfinished areas, above accessible ceilings, and on surface-mounted outlets. F. Install devices and wall plates flush and level. G. Install nameplate identification to receptacle cover plates indicated. Identification shall identify panel name and circuit number. Refer to Specification Section 26 05 53 - Electrical Identification. H. Test receptacles and modular wiring connectors for proper polarity, ground continuity and compliance with requirements. I. Healthcare devices shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 99 6.3.3 for grounding, voltage, and impedance measurements. END Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel DISCONNECT SWITCHES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 28 16 - Page 1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Molded case circuit breakers B. Enclosures 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS AND WORK A. Refer to the Disconnect and Starter Schedule for rating and configuration. 1.3 REFERENCES A. NEMA KS 1 - Enclosed Switches 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit product data under provisions of Section 26 05 00. B. Product Data: For each type of enclosed switch, circuit breaker, accessory and component indicated, include dimensions, weights, and manufacturer's technical data on features, performance, and ratings. C. Electrical Characteristics: For each type of enclosed switch, enclosure types, current and voltage ratings, short-circuit current ratings, UL listing for series rating of installed devices, features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and auxiliary components. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of switches, circuit breakers, and components with other construction, including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS A. [CB-#]: Molded Case Circuit Breaker: NEMA AB 1, with interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents. 1. Electronic Trip Unit Circuit Breakers: RMS sensing; field-replaceable rating plug; with the following field-adjustable settings: a. Instantaneous trip. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Franciscan Health Carmel DISCONNECT SWITCHES Carmel MRI Replacement Engineer: IMEG Section 26 28 16 - Page 2 b. Long- and short-time pickup levels. c. Long- and short-time adjustments. B. Accessories: As indicated on the disconnect schedule. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install circuit breakers where indicated on the drawings. 3.2 ADJUSTING A. Set field-adjustable circuit breaker trip ranges. END