HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEP001.0_MEP Specifications1500/1600 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL
1. Tha general conditions of the general construction
specitlwtions and any referenced documents therein sholl
be considered an inte9rol port of this specificotion ond
shall govem the plumbing and electrical mnstructlon work.
B. DRAWINGS AND MEASUREMENTS
1. The drawings are nol intended lo be scaled or used
for shop drawings. Refer to architectural drawing and
equipment drowings for proper rough in dlmensions.
C. DEFINITIONS
1. The "owner' or "own." sholl be an authorized
representotive of LAU IMLNATIS. "Rep." sholl be the engineeq
architecl or others acting in the interesls of lhe owner.
"Provide" means to fumish and install.
D. E%AMINATION OF SITE AND DOCUMENTS
1. Garefully axamine all conUact documents and inspect
the site to form a Gear untlerstantling of lha anEre
project Note that some drawings are reproductions from
originals and all dimensions and contlitions must be
verified by wntractor. No extros will be allowed for
oversights.
2. When applicable, Landlortl's construction requirements
as set forth in Tenant Criteria Manuals shall be
'mwrporated 'mto these construction documents but shall
nol override any applicable mde requirements. No ealms
will be allowed for oversighls.
E. SRE WORK
1. Remove existing construdion as required to wmplele
the project. Protect all existing construction Indiwted to
remain. Dispose of all debris and waste materiol off the
site. Salvageable materiol, eqoipmenQ etc. shall be
delivered to owner on site.
F. MATERIALS
1. All moteriols and equlpment shall be new and the best
suited for the purpose intended unless approved otherwise
by owneq architect or engineer (own./rep.) in writing.
G. SUBSTITUTION
1. Where materiol or equlpment is followed by the words
'br approved equal," contraclor must submit all necessary
technical information ond receive a written opproval from
own./rep. for approvol of these changes. If the words 'br
equal" are used, no review Is required but controctor is
responsible for providinq proper substituTions.
H. GOVERNING CODES
1. AIl work sholl be executed In occordance with currenl
and applicable federal, slate and municipal mdes,
slantlards, statufes or requirements of authorizetl approval
agencies.
I. PERMITS/LICENSES
1. All tees, permits, licenses, etc. necessary to complete
the work sholl be paid for by this contractor.
J. CORREL4TION OF WORK
1. Thls contmctor shall mrrelate and organize hls work
with the work of all othar contraclors involvad in the
projact and avoid intarfarences between his componenls
antl those of others. If mnffmis occuq the own./rep.
shall be notifled immediately to avoid extra costs. Work
schedules are subject to approval by the owners project
superintendent.
K E%CAVATING AND BACK FlLLING
1. This controctor shall do all excovation ond back filling
re uired to com lete his work. All i es ducls conduits
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etc. shall have uniform bearin on sand or ravel free
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from dabris. Tast all inslallations bafore back filling Fill
shall be dampened or tampetl in 6" loyers lo assure a
proper final finish IeveL Any damage caused by settling
will be repaired by this controctor. All open pits or
trenches sholl be prolected as required to prevent
accidents.
L SERVICE WSTRUCTIONS
1. This contractor sholl, at the end of the project,
familiarize the owner's personnel in the operotion,
maintenance and servicing of equipment Installed and
provide the owner with a set of operating and servicing
instructions in tluplicale complete with available technical
eq u i pmenl literatu re.
M. CUTTING, PATCHING AND RESURFACING
1. This mnlmctor is responsible for all cutting, drilling,
altering, patching or resurfacing nacessary to complete hls
work. Any surface which is tlisturbetl in any way by this
controctor shall be repairetl antl refinished to match the
original.
N. GUARANTEE
1. This mntraclor shall guarantee all work installed by
him against any defects in material or workmanship for a
periotl oF ona year aftar tlata of fnal acceplanca by the
own./rep. at no extra expense to the owner.
0. ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL CORRELATION
1. The elecUical contraclor will provide a branch circuit
!or each item shown on lhe mech. or elec. documents.
Thls branch circuit will inGude a disconnect means with
protection and connection to the equipment at two points.
The mechanical wntractor shall provide the point of
term nation for each Item of equipment.
2. The mechanical contractor shall fumish and mount
RELEA5E0 FOR CONSTRIICTIpN ired for �he me�ho� �a� eq� Pme�t
iish oll required starters, controllers,
electrical contraclor lo install. The
Su6jec��ocompliancewithallregula�ions ' responsible for final tesl ond
of S�a�e antl Local Codes
City of Carmel
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1540 PLUMBING
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1. The work under this sec6on Includes performing all the
labor and fumishing all materiols and equipment necessary
for the complete plumbing system includinq domestic water
pipe, sanitary sewer piping, special drains, and fuel gas
piping.
B. GENERAL MATERIALS
1. Provide unions at all localions necessary to disconnecl
For rapairs antl dielectric unions wheraver tlissimilar matals
are connecled. Use pipe sleeves when passing through
any general construction. Support all plPes at a maximum
spacing of 10 feet with 3/B" rod for up to 2" pipe and
1/2" rod for up to 3-1/2" pipe or multiple pipe. Rods
shall be attached to bullding structure. Use proper
saddles for insulated pipe.
2. Provide specification grode ball volves on all domestic
water pipe unless indlcated otherwise. Valves shall be
P�o��eae at all joints raquiring Oow control isolalion for
Inspection, or maintenance antl repair on each piece of
equipment.
3. Provide expansion capabilities at all areas where piping
crosses building exponsion joints.
C. TEST AND BAL4NCE
1. All syslems shall be tesled as required by codes and
with proper instruments to insure that proper quantilias of
water are distributed as indicatetl on the tlrawings.
SaNtary sewer and vent shall hold 5 psi for 15 min, with
no drop. Domes6c waler pipe and chilled water pipe sholl
be leak free at 100 psi. Provide written test data to
owner.
D. WSUL4TION
1. Provide insulation on all plumbing systems unless
otherwise shown. All insulation shall have fire and smoke
hazartl rating not exceeding a flome spread of 25 and
smoke development of 50. Cold surfoce insulation shall
have a vapor barrier jacket Insulation sholl be
Johns-Manville, Owens Cominq or equal. Domestic water
pipe and chilled waler plpe sholl be 1" thick, 22 overoge
mnduclivity, and covered wilh vapor barrier.
E. SANITARY DRAINAGE
1. The sanitary waste and vent shall be eilher no-hub
cast iron soil pipe or ABS/PVC DWV Sch. 40 plastic pipe,
all with compatible fitlings, compliant to local codes Pitch
drain pipe at 7/4 inch per foot All exposed clean outs
shall be chromlum plated in walls and nickel bronze covers
on Floor.
F. DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM
1. Domestic water pipe shall be Type '�M" or "C� copper
for inside building and Type "K" underground (no joints).
All water pipfng shall be concealed above ceiling or fn
walls unless noted otherwise. No water piping shall be
concealed in outside walls. Inslall water hammer o« eslers
ot each group of plumbing fixtures. The new system sholl
be disinfected when finished with a 50 part per million
chlorine soWYion for 24 hours.
G. FIXTURES
1. Plumbing fixWres shall be equal to that shown on
tlrawing. AIl water supplies to fixtures shall have shutoff
valves or stops and all fixtures shall be installed complete
with stralners, slops and "P" traps where required.
H. FUEL GAS PIPWG
1. Gas i in shall be SCH 4� block sleel i e ASTM
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A120 OR A53 with black malleable screw Fltlin s on 2" or
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smaller. Concealed pipe and 2 1/Y' or larger pipe shall
have all weltletl littin s. Untler round I in shall be
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copper with no joints; encased & vented as required.
2. Locale all exposed gas piping obove ground free from
all vehicular traffic. Provide lever handle gas cocks at
enlrance to builtling antl at all equipmenl locations.
Provide U.L. antl A.GA. approvetl reducers where required
and vent to atmosphere.
1570 HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
A. SCOPE
1. The work under this section includes pertorming oll the
labor and fumishing all materials and equipment necessary
far complete HVAC systems, 'mtluding HVAC equipment,
duclwork, grilles, registers, retrigerant piping for splil
systems, exhaust Fans, flue vents, and all temperature,
humidity, etc. controls.
B. GENERAL MATERIALS
1. Sacurely attach all ductwork to tha building structura
in a manner frae lrom vibmtion and swaying. Ducts 36"
wide or less shall have 1" galv. strip Hangers on 4 feet
centers. Ducls ovar 36" wide shall be supportad by
trapeze hangers of angle bottom antl drop rods on 4 faet
centers. Provide sleeves for oll duct passing lhru walls,
partitlons, flwrs, eta All hangers and sleeves must be
compotible with ond not crush insubtion.
C. SHEET METAL WORK
1. Ductwork shall be manufacturetl of tight coat
goWanized guaranteed to double seam without fracture,
designed tor low pressure appli<aTion. Ducls lorger than
18" sholl have cross breaks. Round bronch duct
connections to mains shall be made with spin-in-ronical
takeoff with integral volume damper and quadrant operator
and eztractor air scoop. Exhaust aiq relsase air and air
'mtake ducts shall be equippetl with 2" daep pans solderetl
absoWtely waterlight AIl ductwork exposed to the weather
shall be double wall Insulated. Canvas connec6ons are
reQWred at each alr handling uNt Sizes indicated on
drawing are inside dlmensions. Use 1" 2/�/C.F. duct wrop
on all ducts. A maximum of 6 feet of 'msulated Flexible
duct Is allowed on each branch run.
2. Spirol round duct and fittings shall be as
mawfactured by United MCGiII Sheet Metal Company or
approved equivalenL All filGngs shall be factory
fabricated, machlne formed and welded from galvanized
shee[ matal. Joints in spiral tluct and ittings shall be
assembled, suspended, sealed, and tapetl per
manufocturer's published assembly and installation
Instructions. Single or double wall Insulated as indicated on
the drawings. Double wall insulated sholl be min. 1"
Insubtlon density lo be 1.0 pcf.
D. ACCE55 PANELS
1. Provide acwss panels at all fire dampers, motorized
volume dampers, control equipment or other equipment to
permil easy inspeclion and maintenance. Panels shall be
localed on boltom or sides of duct such that maintenance
can be performed. Panels shall be set 'm rigitl frame with
closed cell soft gasket, double wall insulated and complete
with two latcnes for dwrs up to 78" X �8" and tour
lotches for lorger doors.
E FlRE DAMPERS
L Furnish and install curtain typa fire dampers where
Indicated on the drawings. Dampers shall be sofid sleel,
curlaln type, corrosion resistant, galvanized steel blatles.
In open position, blades shall stack compactly for minimal
oir resistance and be held in ploce by a fusible Ilnk roted
at 160 degrees E Dampers shall bear UL label, meet
NFPA requirements, and be approved by local mdes.
Dampers shall be so installetl as lo stay in place at lha
prolected opening, even though the duct may become
dfsrupted dunng a fire, by the use of a steel sleeve and
perimeter ongles on both sides of the opening. Dampers
shall nat be supported by ductwork. The connecting ducts
shall nol be mnlinuous, but shall be terminated at the
fire damper sleeves. Conneclion between fire damper
sleeves and tlucts shall be by "5° type or other approved
slip joints. Sleeve gauge may nol be less than listetl for
duct gauges in the SMACNA fire damper guide.
F. CLEANING
1. As the rystem of du<twork supplying air to the
buildin is ut inlo service in whole or in art extreme
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recaulions are lo be taken lo revent tlusl- laden air
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lrom bein dischar ed inlo areas served. Thorou hl
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wcuum clean each section before tuming it over to
service. Re lace all filters after all construction is
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completed.
G. HEATING AND VENTILATION UNITS
1. Provide new heating/cooling/ventilating unils as shown
on tne drawings and in tne schetlule. These units shall be
installed complete with fresh air damper or intake fon,
ERV units, elecMonic heating coil, chllled water coils,
heating/cooling thermostats with seven day programmoble
nighl set back, with humidily controls.
H. EXHAUST FANS
1. Install owner provided exhaust fons and hoods. HVAC
contractor to provide all necessary components to provide
a mmpletes installation. HVAC mnUactor to inslall, test
antl install all components par tha dasign tlocuments.
I. BALANCING OF SYSTEM
1. Test and �alance all mechanical systems to �e
praFormed by a intlepentlent lhirtl party contractor
employed by the G.C. HVAC contractor shall provide all
motor sheaves, duct altero6ons and other
materials/modifiwtlons reQuired to balance the system to
the design volumes.
2 Tha Balanca Contraclor shall in the progress of lhasa
tesls, make up and submit for the Engineer's approval a
certifietl balonce report showing test and adjusted resWts
of oir tlow through each fon, HVAC unit, duct, registeq
grilles and diffuser.
J. CONTROLS
1. During occupied periods lhe HVAC units antl exhausl
(ons shall operate conlinuously ond the fresh air dampers
shall remain open. During unoccupled periods, Me HVAC
units sholl operate 'mtermittently as required to maintain
lemperature set points. Fresh air dampers shall be closed
and exhausl fans shall nol be required lo run.
2 All mntrols shall be provitlee by mechanical contractor.
Wirtng shall be installetl by the electrical contractor.
1610 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND MEfHODS
A. SCOPE
1. The work for this project includes pertorming oll the
lobor ond furnishing oll the moteriols ond equipment
necessary for lhe complele power and Ilghting systems.
All conduit, wiring, mnnections and checkout Is required on
all mechanical contractor fumiehetl eQuipment.
B. IDENTIFlCATION AND LABELING
1. All switches, circuil protacling devices, control stafions
and panels shall ba clsarly, legibly antl permanently labeletl
to identlfy source of power or branch drewt number and
equlpment controlled or cimuit prolected- This Includes
every circuit breaker in ponels or sub ponels where
directories are lo be typed.
C. MOUNTING
1. All electriml dismnnects, panels or equipment are to
be fastened to a previously 'mstalled 3/4" BO plywood gray
painted backing board.
D. WIRING DEVICES
1. All ewitches antl receptacles are to be speclfication
grade 20 ampere. Oullet/Switch plates to be stainless
steel in the back of house antl black in front of nouse.
Exterior ouHets sholl be weatherprwf with lockable gasket
hinged access and shall have ground faWt protecYion.
Unless noled olherwise, mounl swilchas al 4 feap
receptacles at 18 inches, lhermoslats per mechanical
contractor, telephone boxes as shown and all others as
indicatetl on drawings or approved by owner s rep.
2 All 725-volt, single phase, 75 and 20 ampere
receptacles install in restrooms & kitchens, m rwftops or
outdoors and within 6 ft. of sinks shall have groond-fault
cirwit interrupler protecTion for personnel.
E. WIRE AND CABLE
1. All standard voltoge wiring tor secondary distribution
ond bronch circolls shall be copper conductors insuloted
for 600 volls Type THHN or THWN Insulation tor sires up
to 6 gauge ana Type THW for over 6 gauge.
E CONDUIT
1. Conduit in hollow brick or masonry, above suspentletl
<eiling, in sWd walls, or exposed on the surface shall be
thin wall galvanizetl electrical metalfm tubing (EMC)
Mlnimum size is 7/2" tratle siza All condwl must be
concealed except in MechaNcal Room or otherwise shown
or approved.
2 Conduil In poured concrele slabs, poured concrete
walls or buried in earth shall be standartl weight rigid
galvanizetl steel or Schedule BO PVC plaslic wilh approved
fittings.
G. FUSES
1. Provide tuses equal lo Bussman Type LPN for up to
250 VAC and Type LPS for 250 to fi00 VAQ Fumish
three spare fuses for each lype antl size usea.
H. MOTOR STARTERS AND SWITCHES
1. Provide magnetic motor starters as required or noted
on lhe drawings of the combination NNR type for the
correct voltage, number of poles, NEMA sire, eta Each
startar shall have fusible disconnect, raseltabla extension
of this service as shown on the drawings or minimum of
2 no. aux. contacts and fusetl control transformer.
I. SERVICE AND �ISTRIBUTION
1. Electrical Service sholl be 120 208 volt three hase
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fwr wire electrical s stem for thls ro'ecl as shown on
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the riser dlagrom. Provide all required means, methods
and materials for lhe extension of the service as shown In
mnstruction documents.
2 Bectrical loatls shall be balanced batwean phase
conductors havfng a common neutral and between single
phase loads in all panels. Adtlitional grounds shall be
provided where shown for isolotion circuits.
J. LIGHTING
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fixtures, lamping and conlrols as shown in the conshuction
documents All fixtures shall be installed complete with
correct lamps. Fluorescent ballosts shall be rapid start
CBM certified. Mount all fivtures securety to the building
structure, coordinale with architecWml plans and
requirements.
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