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SECTION 15400 - PLUMBING
SPECIFICATIONS
3.05 MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
A. All domestic cold water, hot water, sanitary sewer, sanitary vent, condensate drain, and natural gas piping shall have visible permanent labels at every 20 feet, the direction of
normal flow shall be clearly shown, at least once per room, and shall be visible from the floor level. The minimum size of the letters shown on table 6-1 below. Valves shall be
labeled with stenciled or stamped metal tags bearing the name of the system they carry.
TABLE 6-1
PIPE SIZE (INCHES) SIZE OF LETTER (INCHES)
1 2 - 1 1 4 12
1 1 2 - 2 342 1 2 - 6 1 14
8 - 10 2 12
1.00 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services required for and/or reasonably incidental to the completion of the following work.
A. Sanitary waste and vent piping system including connections to building sewer as shown.
B. Domestic hot and cold water systems including water heater, and related accessories and controls. Connection to building water as shown.
C. Plumbing fixtures, trim and accessories including installation and support.
D. Flashing and sealing of roof and exterior wall penetrations for water tightness.
E. Caulking and sealing of floor and wall penetrations and formed shaft penetrations.
F. Backing for securing fixtures, trim and piping.
G. Access doors where shown or required by code.
H. Hangers, supports, and guides.
I. Cleanup of debris and final cleanup of drains, fixtures and equipment.
J. Record drawings and operating manuals.
K. License, permits and associated fees.
L. Cutting, drilling and patching for all surfaces in relation to plumbing work.
M. Condensate drains from HVAC equipment, and gas piping
1.02 RELATED WORK INCLUDED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS
A. HVAC and Electrical Work. 15500 and 16000
B. Fire Protection Work 153000 (if applicable)
1.03 EXAMINATION OF SITE
A. Visit site before submitting bid and check location of all existing conditions
which will affect this work, verify dimensions and locations shown on drawings and
cover all costs. Contractor shall assume reasonable variations or minor omissions
and shall complete proposed work without additional cost. Failure to visit site
will not lessen responsibility or entitle additional compensation for work not
included in proposal.
B. Visit site of the work, compare it with the drawings and specifications as to the conditions under which work is to be performed, ascertain and check all
conditions and elevations and take all measurements which may affect the work. No allowance shall subsequently be made for any extra expense or claims
due to failure or neglect under this requirement to make such examination, including examination of restricted working conditions or such other difficulties
visually observed during site visit. Contractor is responsible for becoming completely familiar with the architectural and structural conditions and
limitations which will exist in the building and to provide all labor, tools and materials required to produce a completely concealed installation as indicated
on the plans, specifications, and required by the code.
1.04 DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings shall be considered part of these specifications. Work and materials shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the
specifications and vice versa shall be executed as if specifically mentioned or shown in both. The drawings shall be considered as schematic in nature and
minor modifications of the work to comply with the structure as found shall be made.
1.05 RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. All work and material shall be in full accordance with the latest rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal and other applicable State and local rules
and regulations. Nothing in these drawings or specifications shall be construed to permit work not conforming to these codes.
B. Furnish without any extra charge any additional material and labor when required to comply with these laws, ordinances and codes regardless of whether
shown or mentioned in these specifications of drawings.
C. All work and material shall be in accordance with the Landlord's Mech/Elect. Design Criteria. All contractors shall obtain a copy from the Lndlord's Tenant
Coordinator or Mall Operations manager and become familiar with the requirements contained within
prior to bidding the job. Where Landlord's requirements conflict with Codes or Ordinances the strictest interpretation shall apply.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit for review to the Owner a complete and all-inclusive list of equipment and materials proposed for use (6 copies), accompanied by manufacturer's
data sheets. Data shall be forwarded in a single package written 15 days after award of contract. Submit six blackline prints and one reproducible shop
drawing showing proposed plumbing installation. Include sizes, locations and other required information to coordinate installation with other trades.
B. Within 5 days after award of contract, submit 6 copies of a letter stating any materials that contractor wishes to substitute, to the Owner for approval.
Include such information as manufacturer's name, type of material, certified ratings, overall appearance, and necessary information to explain function and
operation of material. All proposed substitutions shall be equal in quality, design, utility and
appearance to material, equipment or method specified.
1.07 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A set of plumbing plans will be furnished to the Contractor on which he shall indicate the installation "as-built" as the work progresses. Upon completion of
the work, a set or reproducible drawings shall be obtained from the Owner at cost, and all changes as noted on the record set of prints shall be incorporated
thereon. This set of reproducible, along with one set of blueprints, shall be delivered to the Owner upon completion and before final acceptance of the
project.
1.08 GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall leave the entire installation in complete working order free from any defective material, workmanship or finish. He shall guarantee to
repair or replace, without charge, defects due to faulty workmanship or material for a period
of one year from the date of filing of the Notice of Completion.
1.09 OPERATION MANUALS AND OWNER INSTRUCTIONS
A. Provide complete operation and maintenance manuals covering all Plumbing systems and equipment that have been installed. Three (3) copies of the
manual shall be bound in hardback binders.
B. Provide instructions to owner as to operation of all equipment. Instruction period to commence for minimum of (2) hours and shall be scheduled at
owner's convenience.
1.10 CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. The contractor shall do all cutting, drilling and patching which may be required for the installation of the work under this Section of the Specifications.
B. Patching shall be of the same workmanship, material, and finish and shall match accurately all surrounding construction in a manner satisfactory to the
Owner. No cutting of the structure shall be permitted without written approval of the Owner.
2.00 - MATERIALS
2.01 PIPING
Building drain and vent piping materials shall comply with the local authority having jurisdiction.
All sanitary system materials shall be listed by an approved listing agency.
A. Interior Underground Sanitary and Waste Piping: SCHEDULE 40,DWV,PVC
B. Interior Suspended Sanitary and Vent Piping: SCHEDULE 40,DWV,PVC
C. Interior Domestic Water Piping:
3" and Smaller - Type L hard tempered copper with solder end fittings. 95-5 tin and antimony solder jointing (lead-free). Use Type K for underground
piping. Hot water piping shall be insulated with 1/2" thick Armstrong Armaflex or approved equal, and sections butted firmly together, PEX and S-40 cpvc
acceptable.
D. Outdoor Above Ground Domestic Water Piping:
3" and Smaller - Type L hard tempered copper with solder end fittings. 95-5 tin and antimony solder jointing (lead-free). Piping shall be insulated with 1-1/2"
thick Armstrong Armaflex or approved equal, and sections butted firmly together.
E. Condensate Drain Piping:
Copper water tube ASTM B88, Type "M", solder with 95-5 solder, lead-free type. Condensate drain piping shall be insulated with 1/2" thick Armstrong
Armaflex, and sections butted firmly together.
F. Gas Piping: Galvanized steel, Sch 40 and fittings for outdoor. Black steel, Sch 40 and fittings for indoor above ground. Use approved Polyethylene yellow
piping (PE) for all outdoor underground piping with 14 gage tracer wire.
2.02 PIPE FLASHINGS
4 lbs. lead with counterflashing ring by Glenco, Stoneman Engineering or approved equal.
2.03 VALVES
A. Gate Valves: Red & White 204 or equal, 3" and smaller.
B. Check Valves: Red & White 238 or equal, 3" and smaller.
2.04 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM:
Plumbing fixtures to be furnished and installed under this contract. See plumbing fixture schedule.
2.05 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Superstrut, Grinnell, or approved equal.
B. Installation per manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Pipe hangers shall have non-metallic felt or elastomeric liner or wrap applied to the pipe for electrolytic protection where hangers and supports are used to
support copper tubing or pipe. The liner or wrap shall be designed to allow expansion or contraction of the piping.
2.06 PIPE SLEEVES
Shall be provided to protect all piping through concrete and masonry walls. Annular spaces between sleeves and pipes shall be filled or caulked in an
approved manner. Annular spaces between sleeves and pipes in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be filled or tightly caulked in accordance with the
building code.
2.07 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Temperature & pressure relief valve shall discharge full line size to an approved waste receptor through an air gap as indicated on plans or 6''
maximum.
2.08 SCALD GUARD PROTECTION
Provide and install lavatory scald protection for waste piping and hot water piping.
2.09 DOMESTIC PIPING INSULATION
A. Provide and install "insulation protection shield" for piping with foam or fiberglass insulation.
B. Insulate all hot water piping and indoor above ground storm drain with 1'' thick fiberglass insulation.
C. Insulate all horizontal waste piping (Hung) with 1-1/2'' thick fiberglass insulation.
D. Insulate all domestic water piping outside the building or on roof.
2.10 CLEANOUT
A. Accessible cleanout shall be provided at the base of each waste stack and rainwater leaders. Additional cleanout shall be provided in a drainage line
for each horizontal change of direction exceeding 135 degrees. Cleanout must be provided on a horizontal drain line exceeding 5ft or more in length
serving sinks or urinals. An approved type of 2-way cleanout fitting shall be installed outside of a building at the lower end of a building drain and
extended to grade.
2.11 WATER HEATER
A. Provide anchors and straps to resist horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion.
B. Strapping shall be located upper 1/3 and lower 1/3 of its vertical dimensions. Straps shall be a minimum 2''x16 gage properly secured to wall studs.
Elevate water heater at least 4'' minimum above the finished floor with an approved base. Provide a 22 gage water tight drain pan, corrosion
resistant, at the bottom of the water heater. Drain pan shall have a 3/4'' drain line to be discharged into an approved receptor by means of an air
gap. A properly sized thermal expansion tank shall be provided at the water heater. Hot water supply for the lavatories and hand sinks shall not
exceed 110°F temperature.
2.12 TRENCHING
A. All trenches deeper than the footing of any building or structure and paralleling the
same shall be at least 45 degrees therefrom.
3.00 - INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. Support C.I. soil piping at 5 feet on center maximum and each joint and/or fitting. Support 1/2" and 3/4" piping at 6 feet on center maximum.
Support 1" to 1-1/2" piping at 8 feet on centers. Support 2" and larger piping at 10 feet on center maximum. Steel piping 4" and larger may be
supported at 12 feet on center maximum except for victaulic fitted piping which shall be supported at 10 feet on center maximum.
3.02 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TESTING
A. Install piping generally level, free of traps and unnecessary bends, to conform with building requirements. Pipe to be free of defects, and installed to
avoid any possible galvanic action by isolating dissimilar metals.
B. Test and record available domestic water pressure in static and dynamic conditions For dynamic testing record pressure and flow rate in gallons per
minute. Transmit this information to the engineer before proceeding with the work.
C. Provide all tests specified hereinafter and as otherwise required. Provide all test equipment, including test pumps, gauges, instruments and other
equipment required. Pressure gauges used shall be graduated in increments not greater than 5 pounds per square inch.. No plumbing or drainage
system or part thereof shall be covered, concealed, or put into use unless it has been specified. Conduct all tests in the presence of the Owner's
representative, and obtain the necessary jurisdictional authority inspections.
D. Apply a water test to the waste, and vent systems whether in its entirety or in sections; if applied to the entire system, tightly close all openings in the
piping except the highest opening, and fill the system with water to the point of overflow. If the system is tested in sections, tightly plug each
opening except for the highest opening of the section under test, and fill each section with water, but test with no less than a 10' head of water. In
testing successive sections, test at least the upper 10' of the next preceding section so that no joint or pipe in the building (except the uppermost 10'
of the system) shall have been submitted to a test of less than a 10' head of water. Keep water in the system or in the portion under test for at least
24 hours before inspection starts, with the system tight at all points.
E. Domestic water system shall be tested and proved tight under a pressure of not less than 120 PSI. Piping must stand the test for a period of 24 hours
without leaking.
F. Chlorination of the domestic cold and hot water piping systems in accordance with standard testing procedures and local health department
requirements. Testing by a firm such as Bennet-Marine or equal. Submit certificate of satisfactory test results.
G. Upon completion of testing, certify to the Architect, in writing that the specified tests have been performed and that the installation complies with
the specified requirements.
H. Gas piping system shall be tested with 10 PSIG air for eight hours.
3.03 PIPING INSTALLATION
A. Make changes in size of pipe with reducing fittings; bushings will not be permitted except for bell shaped copper bushings.
B. Install dielectric insulating unions in water piping between copper piping and ferrous piping or equipment - Epco, or equal.
C. Install exposed polished chrome connections from fixtures or equipment with special care. Show no tool marks or threads at fittings.
D. Cap openings in piping during construction.
E. Provide 85% red brass pipe IPS, in connection to faucets, flush valves, hose bibbs or similar items requiring rigid piping. Extend brass pipe from
fixture to point where piping can be securely fastened to building construction. All exposed piping and stop valves in connection to fixtures shall be
chrome plated brass.
F. Install unions adjacent to valves and where necessary to facilitate disassembly of piping.
G. Escutcheons: Fit exposed pipes passing through floors, walls or ceilings with
escutcheons. Manufacture special sizes of escutcheons from steel and prime coat same. Cut in round, rectangular or square space to provide a clean
appearance acceptable to the Architect.
H. Support piping independently of equipment to which it is connected.
I. Make copper solder joints with 95/5 solder, or silfos; clean surfaces to be joined free of oil, grease, rust or oxides and apply Flux to each joint before
heating assembly.
J. Rough-in and make final connections to all other equipment furnished under other Divisions, requiring plumbing connections.
3.04 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. One or more makes of materials and methods may have been specified to establish the standard of quality, workmanship, finish and design
required, but other materials or methods equal or better in quality, workmanship, finish, design, and guaranteed performance, may be submitted
for review and approval as substitution. All substitutions are subject to review and approval by Architect, Engineer, and Owner.
B. Substitutions shall be requested in a written form and shall be accompanied with a signed statement that proposed substitution is equal, or better
than specified. Additional documentation to substantiated proposed substitution may be required by Owner, Architect, and Engineer. Contractor
shall submit as directed.
C. Contractor shall accompany request for substitution letter with a completed CSI Substitution Form include the comparison for following:
1. Performance Data
2. Dimensions
3. Costs and Delivery Schedule
4. Listed and Approved
D. A written signed statement from the General Contractor shall accompany substitution request form assuring that:
1. Dimensions has been verified with project conditions and has coordinated with other trades. Substitution does not affect dimensions shown
on drawings.
2. He shall pay and burden the costs for changes to the project including redesign, reengineering and review of substitution. Only one
engineering review time is allowed for each product substitution. Contractor shall be responsible for additional review time and shall pay
Architect and Engineer's time at their professional rate schedule.
3. He has confirmed that the proposed substitution will have no adverse affect on other trades, the construction schedule, or specified warranty
requirements.
4. He has confirmed that maintenance and service parts will be locally available for the proposed substitution.
E. Cost savings resulting from substitution shall be returned to the contract or the Owner if the substitution is permitted.
F. No work involving materials submitted for substitution shall proceed until written acceptance is received from the Owner. The Owner is the final
judge of acceptability of preferred substitutions.
3.05 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work with other trades to avoid conflict and to provide correct rough-in and connection for equipment furnished under other trades
that require plumbing connections. Inform Contractors of other trades of the required access to and clearances around equipment to maintain
service ability and code compliance.
B. Verify equipment dimensions and requirements with provisions specified under this Section. Check actual job conditions before fabricating work.
Report necessary changes in time to prevent needless work. Changes or additions, subject to additional compensation, which are made without
written authorization and an agreed price, shall be at the Contractor's risk and expense.
1 PLUMBING CONTRACT DRAWINGS ARE IN PART DIAGRAMMATIC, COVERING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT, PIPING, ETC., AND THE APPROXIMATE SIZE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THESE DRAWINGS IN LAYING OUT THE PLUMBING WORK. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
SHALL CONSULT GENERAL, SPRINKLER, HEATING/VENTILATING/AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACT AND ELECTRICAL
DRAWINGS TO FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF WITH THAT WORK AND TO VERIFY THE SPACES IN WHICH THE PLUMBING WORK
WILL BE INSTALLED.
2 BECAUSE OF THE NATURE AND SCALE OF THE DRAWINGS, CERTAIN BASIC PLUMBING ITEMS SUCH AS UNIONS, FITTINGS,
ELBOWS, ETC., MAY NOT BE SHOWN. WHERE SUCH ITEMS ARE REQUIRED BY OTHER SECTIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR
WHERE THEY ARE REQUIRED BY THE NATURE OF THE WORK OR BY CODES AND REGULATIONS, THEY SHALL BE
FURNISHED AND INSTALLED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. THE DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL LOCATIONS
OF PIPING, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND SIMILAR. THE EXACT LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
BEST FIT THE LAYOUT OF THE JOB.
3 ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE TIGHTLY COVERED AND PROTECTED AGAINST DIRT, WATER, AND CHEMICAL OR MECHANICAL
INJURY OR THEFT. PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL BE COVERED WITH HEAVY PAPER COVERINGS AFTER INSTALLATION AND
SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
4 ALL MATERIALS SUCH AS VALVES, FITTINGS, PIPING, EQUIPMENT, PUMPS, COILS, ETC., SHALL BE
PROPERLY PROTECTED, AND ALL PIPING OPENINGS SHALL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE WORK
UNDER HIS CHARGE, ON A DAILY BASIS, AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, SO AS TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION AND
DAMAGE. THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY.
5 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SEE THAT ALL MATERIALS, INSTALLATION AND WORKMANSHIP IS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF ALL APPLICABLE CODES, LAWS, OR ORDINANCES OF THE STATE OF [PROJECT STATE], AND
COUNTY AND LOCAL CODES, CITY OF [PROJECT CITY] LAWS OR ORDINANCES, INCLUDING [PROJECT STATE] OR LOCAL
BOARD OF HEALTH, FEDERAL AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS, STATE ENERGY CODES AND
UTILITY REGULATORY AGENCIES.
6 ALL WORK SHALL BE FURTHER PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE
UNDERWRITERS, THE PLUMBING AND BUILDING CODES, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT, THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION, AND ALL SUCH OTHER
SPECIFIC CODES AS MAY BE REFERRED TO IN THE INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
7 PIPE SIZES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE THE MINIMUM SIZES ALLOWED REGARDLESS OF THE CODE MINIMUM, EXCEPT
WHEN THE CODE MINIMUM SIZE IS LARGER THAN THAT SHOWN.
8 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A CURRENT SET OF CONTRACT PRINTS ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE AT ALL TIMES, ON
WHICH HE SHALL ACCURATELY RECORD THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION OF ALL PLUMBING WORK. AS WORK PROGRESSES,
MARK CHANGES MADE WHETHER RESULTING FROM JOB CONDITIONS, ADDENDA, FORMAL CHANGE ORDERS OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY THE ENGINEER.
9 THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL INDICATE PROGRESS BY COLORING IN VARIOUS PIPES, FIXTURES, AND ASSOCIATED
APPURTENANCES EXACTLY AS THEY ARE ERECTED AND INSTALLED.
10 MARK ALL PIPE SIZES AND LOCATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION. ALSO, MARK LOCATIONS OF ALL VALVES AND VARIOUS
EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED APPURTENANCES AS ERECTED WEEKLY DURING CONSTRUCTION.
11 AT THE COMPLETION OF THE JOB THESE PRINTS, INCORPORATING CHANGES, ADDENDA AND ADDED DATA NOTED ON
MARKED-UP PRINTS, INCLUDING DIMENSIONED LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND PIPING BEYOND LIMITS OF BUILDING,
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR FINAL REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE PRINTS WILL BE RETURNED WITH
APPROPRIATE COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE CORRECTED PRINTS TOGETHER WITH CORRELATED PRINTS
INDICATING ALL THE REVISIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS OF WORK, SHALL FORM THE BASIS FOR PREPARING A SET OF
RECORD DRAWINGS.
12 WHERE PIPING, AND OTHER PLUMBING APPURTENANCES PASS THROUGH FIRE PARTITIONS, FIRE WALLS, OR FLOORS,
INSTALL A FIRE-STOP THAT PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE BARRIER AGAINST THE SPREAD OF FIRE, SMOKE AND GASES.
FIRE-STOP MATERIAL SHALL BE UL APPROVED, PACKED TIGHT AND COMPLETELY FILL CLEARANCES BETWEEN RACEWAYS
AND OPENINGS. FLOOR, EXTERIOR WALL, AND ROOF SEALS SHALL ALSO BE MADE WATERTIGHT AS APPROVED BY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.
13 ARRANGE AND INSTALL PIPING APPROXIMATELY AS INDICATED, STRAIGHT, PLUMB AND AS DIRECT AS
POSSIBLE. FORM RIGHT ANGLES OR PARALLEL LINES WITH BUILDING WALLS. KEEP PIPES CLOSE TO WALLS, PARTITIONS
AND CEILINGS, OFFSETTING ONLY WHERE NECESSARY TO FOLLOW WALLS AND AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER
MECHANICAL ITEMS. LOCATE GROUPS OF PIPES PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER; SPACE THEM AT A DISTANCE TO PERMIT
ACCESS FOR SERVICING VALVES.
14 PIPING SHALL BE PITCHED TO POINTS OF DRAINAGE WITH CONSTANT UNIFORM SLOPE.
15 INSTALL HORIZONTAL PIPING AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT SAGS OR HUMPS.
16 GRADE WATER PIPING AS SPECIFIED. GRADE DRAINAGE AT UNIFORM SLOPE OF NOT LESS THAN 1/4" PER FOOT TOWARD
THE POINT OF DISPOSAL. WHEN APPROVED BY ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY, PIPE SIZE 4" AND LARGER MAY HAVE A
SLOPE OF NOT LESS THAN 1/8" PER FOOT.
17 WHERE CHANGES IN PIPE SIZES OCCUR, USE ONLY REDUCING FITTINGS.
18 FOR DRAINAGE PIPING CHANGES IN DIRECTION, USE LONG SWEEP WHERE POSSIBLE, OTHERWISE, SHORT SWEEP 1/4 BENDS,
OR COMBINATION WYE AND 1/8 BENDS; USE SANITARY TEE BRANCHES ONLY FOR HORIZONTAL BRANCHES DISCHARGING
TO STACKS.
19 INSTALL SECTIONALIZING VALVES AND ON EACH BRANCH LINE TO MULTI-FIXTURE GROUPS.
LOCATE VALVES IN A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION, DO NOT CONCEAL. DO NOT LOCATE
VALVE SYSTEMS BELOW HORIZONTAL UNLESS INDICATED ON PLANS.
20 WATER SUPPLY TO ALL FIXTURES AND CONTAINERS SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BACK SIPHONAGE
OF POLLUTED WATER. ALL SUPPLIES SHALL BE EITHER ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF THE FIXTURE OR SEPARATED FROM
THE DRAINAGE END BY MEANS OF AN APPROVED VACUUM BREAKERS.
21 PROVIDE PIPING AND FIXTURE TRAPS. CONNECT TO FIXTURES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INDICATED OR
SPECIFIED AS REQUIRING SOIL, WASTE, DRAIN AND VENT FACILITIES.
22 LAY ALL PIPING TRUE TO LINE AND GRADE, FIT ENDS TOGETHER, MATCH SO THAT SEWER OR DRAIN WILL HAVE SMOOTH
AND UNIFORM INSERT. FOLLOW LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS AT SITE. AS THE PIPE LAYING PROGRESSES, CLEAR PIPE
INTERIOR OF CEMENT, DIRT, AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIALS. DURING WORK STOPPAGE PERIODS, PROVIDE EFFECTIVE
PLUGS OR COVERS FOR OPEN ENDS OF PIPE AND DRAINS.
23 PROVIDE CLEANOUTS WHERE INDICATED AND AT INTERVALS OF 100' OR AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL PLUMBING CODE AND
WHERE REQUIRED AT CHANGES OF DIRECTIONS OF SOIL AND WASTE STACKS. INSTALL CLEANOUTS SO AS TO BE
ACCESSIBLE FOR EASY REMOVAL AND TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR RODDING. CLEANOUTS SHALL BE THE SAME SIZE AS
PIPE SERVED EXCEPT THAT NO CLEANOUT NEED BE LARGER THAN FOUR INCHES.
24 EXTEND VENT PIPES 12 INCHES ABOVE ROOF AND 10FT MINIMUM AWAY FROM ANY FRESH AIR INTAKES.
25 SANITARY VENT PIPING SHALL BE GRADED SO THAT THE AIRFLOW TO THE OUTSIDE WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY UPWARD
AND SO THAT NO LOW POINTS WILL BE DRAINED.
26 MAKE TIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN WATER CLOSET FLANGES AND EARTHENWARE FIXTURE BY MEANS OF AN APPROVED
MOLDED WAX RING OR SETTING COMPOUND AND BOLTING.
27 VENTS: PROVIDE FLASHING FOR STACKS PASSING THROUGH ROOF. MAKE WATER-TIGHT AT ROOF WITH 4 LB. SHEET LEAD;
EXTEND INTO ROOFING FELTS AT LEAST 24" FROM PIPES. EXTEND LEAD COLLAR UP AROUND OUTSIDE AND TURN
DOWN INSIDE VENTS AT THE TOP. LOCATE VENT THROUGH ROOF 10FT MINIMUM AWAY FROM ANY FRESH AIR INTAKE.
28 ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PIPING IS TO BE LISTED BY AN APPROVED LISTING AND TESTING AGENCY AND PROPERLY
LABELED.
29 COORDINATE ALL LOCATIONS, SIZES, AND ELEVATIONS OF ALL SLEEVES THROUGH WALLS, BEAMS, SLABS AND FOOTING
WITH STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. ALL PIPES SLEEVING THROUGH FOOTINGS SHALL HAVE A
SLEEVE DIAMETER OF TWO PIPE SIZES OVER THE PIPE PASSING THROUGH THE FOOTING. NO PIPE TO BE PLACED THROUGH
FOOTING UNLESS APPROVED BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
30 ALL PIPES SHALL BE PROTECTED AT THE POINT THEY CROSS BUILDING EXPANSION JOINT,
EITHER WITH AN EXPANSION FITTINGS OR IN ANOTHER MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE ENGINEER.
31 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL CONNECT ALL GAS PIPING TO ALL GAS RELATED UNITS PER PLAN WITH LISTED AND
APPROVED GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE, SEDIMENT TRAP, AND UNION.
32 FAUCET CONTROLS SHALL BE OPERABLE WITH ONE HAND AND SHALL NOT REQUIRE TIGHT GRASPING, PINCHING, OR
TWISTING OF THE WRIST. THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE CONTROLS SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN 5 POUNDS.
33 PENETRATION OF FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES AND ASSEMBLIES REQUIRED TO HAVE A FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING SHALL
BE PROTECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING CODE.
34 WHERE WATER PRESSURE WITHIN A BUILDING EXCEEDS 80 PSI, AN APPROVED WATER-PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
CONFORMING TO ASSE 1003 WITH STRAINER SHALL BE INSTALLED TO REDUCE THE PRESSURE IN THE BUILDING WATER
DISTRIBUTION PIPING TO 80 PSI STATIC OR LESS.
35 DISINFECTION OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL AND THE [XXX] PLUMBING CODE.
36 PROPER ACCESS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER. IF THE IF THE
BACKFLOW PREVENTER IS INSTALLED MORE THAN 5'-0'' ABOVE THE FLOOR, SPECIAL PROVISIONS MUST BE MADE.
37 HUNG WASTE PIPING SHALL BE STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE BELOW THE STRUCTURAL BEAMS TO
GAIN MORE HEAD SPACE AS IT PITCH TOWARDS THE LOWEST POINT TO KEEP WASTE PIPING WITHIN THE CEILING SPACE.
38 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE LABOR COST AND MATERIAL FOR PIPE EXTENSION TO THE CIVIL
POINT-OF-CONNECTION WITHIN 20 FEET.
39 PLASTIC PIPES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE AIR PLENUM SPACE.
40 PROVIDE AND INSTALL A SINGLE GAS ISOLATION VALVE FOR THE MULTIPLE GAS METER BANKS FOR THE ENTIRE BLDG.
41 SANITARY SEWER PIPING SHALL BE SLOPED AT A MINIMUM OF 2%.
THE PLANS, IDEAS & DESIGNS REPRESENTED
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DESIGN-AIRE ENGINEERING, INCSOUTH BUILDINGISSUE: SUBMITTAL SET
DATE: 11/18/2021
PM-4
PLUMBING
SPECIFICATIONS
01/03/22