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1. General:
A. All work to be in compliance with the Indiana Plumbing Code, Indiana Accessibility Code and
all state and local ordinances.
B. All applicable provisions of the General Conditions and the General Requirements for
Mechancial Work are a part of this section.
2.Scope of Work:
A. Furnish all labor, materials , equipment, supervision and services required for complete
installation of plumbing service as required for complete installation of plumbing systems as
indicated, specified or reasonably implied.
B. Systems shall be complete, operable installations. All work to be done in
accordance with local and national plumbing codes.
3.General Requirements:
A. Piping shall not be installed at locations having ductwork until after air ducts are in place and
this contractor shall be responsible for routing his work to clear air ducts as well as light
fixtures and equipment of other trades.
B. Runs of piping are in part, diagrammatic, and contractor shall run piping to best fit field
conditions. Field variation of scale dimensions of drawings is required. Since actual
locations, dimensions and levels will be governed by architectural drawings and actual field
conditions.
C. Fixtures shall be installed so that connecting and disconnecting of piping and accessories can
be made readily and parts are easily accessible for inspection, operations, maintenance and
repair. Provide access panels where required.
4.Shop Drawings:
A. Review of shop drawings does not relieve Contractor of responsibility for correct ordering of
material or equipment.
B. Include all significant data on shop drawing submittals shown in Specifications and Equipment
Schedules.
C. Contractor review should insure that equipment will fit into available space.
D. Submit shop drawings in brochure form and include all related equipment in one brochure.
E. Submit two (2) copies more than Contractor needs for his use. Or, provide electronic copies.
F. After award of contract, submit within 30 days.
G. Submit shop drawings of all major plumbing components, such as plumbing fixtures, etc.
Coordinate with Engineer.
H. Contractor shall review and approve and affix his company name (in the form of a stamp) and
project name to all shop drawings and submittals before submitting.
5.Electrical Wiring:
A. Will be furnished by Electrical Contractor. This Contractor shall furnish necessary controls,
wiring diagrams and instructions.
6.Piping Drawings:
A. Drawings are partially diagrammatic and are not intended to show in detail all features of
work.
B. Location of piping shall be checked to determine that it clears openings and important
structural members. That piping indicated as concealed can be properly concealed in walls
or partitions of finished rooms. And that it does not interfere with cabinets, lights or other
equipment having fixed locations.
C. Piping shall be concealed except where specifically noted otherwise.
D. All plumbing openings through walls and floors shall be fire stopped, by caulking annular
spaces air tight, if the pipes extend into adjacent areas.
7. Testing:
A. Water Lines:
1. Test for leaks and defects in new piping and parts of existing piping that have been
altered, extended, or repaired.
2. Test to a hydrostatic pressure of 100 psi., for a period of twenty-four (24) hours.
3. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping, or portion thereof, until
satisfactory results are obtained.
4. Prepare report for tests and required corrective action.
B. Storm, Sanitary and Vent Lines:
1. Test for leaks and defects in new piping and parts of existing piping that have been
altered, extended, or repaired.
2. Test according to procedures of authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping, or portion thereof, until
satisfactory results are obtained.
4. Prepare report for tests and required corrective action.
C. Natural Gas Lines:
1. Test for leaks and defects in new piping and parts of existing piping that have been
altered, extended, or repaired.
2. Test, inspect and purge lines according to the International Fuel Gas Code and
Authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping, or portion there of, until
satisfactory results are obtained.
4. Prepare report for tests and required corrective action.
8.Materials:
A. In the event a material for a specific use is not mentioned, contractor shall supply best
material suitable for use intended.
B. Storm:
1. All storm drain lines below slab to be Solid wall PVC (ASTM D 2665), Type K Copper
(ASTM B306) or Hubless Cast Iron (ASTM A 888). All storm drain lines above slab to be
Hubless Cast Iron (ASTM A 888). DO NOT USE CELLULAR CORE PVC.
2. Trunk line to be stubbed out five (5) feet from building.
3. Trunk line shall be supported by unexcavated or compacted fill, or other material that will
not settle or deteriorate.
4. Vertical and horizontal lines shall be concealed, unless specifically indicated as exposed.
5. Installation of storm piping shall be carefully planned to meet invert elevations as
required.
6. Turns in horizontal lines shall be accomplished via long turn wye branches or through
combination wye and eighth bends.
7. Slope 21/2" and smaller lines at 1/4"/ft. Slope 3" and larger lines at a minimum of 1/8”/ft.
8. All piping in a plenum shall be Hubless Cast Iron and have a 25/50 flame smoke rating.
C. Sanitary Waste and Vent:
1. All drain lines to be Solid wall PVC (ASTM D 2665), Type K Copper (ASTM B306) or
Hubless Cast Iron (ASTM A 888). DO NOT USE CELLULAR CORE PVC.
2. Trunk line to be stubbed out five (5) feet from building.
3. Trunk line shall be supported by unexcavated or compacted fill, or other material that will
not settle or deteriorate.
4. Vertical and horizontal lines shall be concealed, unless specifically indicated as exposed.
5. Installation of sanitary piping shall be carefully planned to meet invert elevations as
required.
6. Turns in horizontal lines shall be accomplished via long turn wye branches or through
combination wye and eighth bends.
7. Slope 21/2" and smaller lines at 1/4"/ft. Slope 3" and larger lines at a minimum of 1/8”/ft.
8. All piping in a plenum shall be Copper, Hubless Cast Iron or PVC wrapped within
materials listed and labeled for such application and have a 25/50 flame smoke rating.
9. Every fixture trap shall be protected against siphonage and back pressure. Air
circulation shall be assured.
10. Where main vent stacks and main soil waste stacks are run together, they shall connect
above the top branch and below the bottom branch of each riser.
11. Vent lines shall be free from drops or sags and shall be so graded and connected as to
slope back to the soil or waste pipe by gravity.
12. Main vent shall be extended through roof and flashed properly.
D. Condensate:
1. All Condensate piping to be Copper or PVC (ASTM D 2665).
2. Vertical and horizontal lines shall be concealed, unless specifically indicated as exposed.
3. Slope at a minimum of 1/8”/Foot.
4. Lines shall be free from drops or sags and shall be so graded as to slope to the soil or
waste pipe by gravity.
5. Horizontal copper condensate piping shall be insulated over its entire length. All
condensate piping serving VRF or Split System type HVAC units shall be insulated.
6. All condensate piping in return air plenums to be Copper or ICC-ES PMG listed CPVC.
E. Domestic Water:
1. All water lines below slab to be type K copper (ASTM B 88M, Type A) or CPVC (ASTM F
441/F 441M). All water lines above slab to be type L copper (ASTM B 88M, Type B),
CPVC (ASTM F 441/F 441M) or PEX-a (ASTM F 876, SDR 9).
2. All piping in return air plenums to be copper or ICC-ES PMG listed CPVC and have a
25/50 flame smoke rating.
3. Copper service line to be stubbed out five (5) feet from building.
4. All fittings to be wrought copper (ASTM B 16.22) with soldered joints, CPVC (ASTM F
438/ F 439) or PEX (ASTM F 1960).
5. Solder and fluxes shall be lead-free, equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead.
6. Install dielectric fittings where material changes make it necessary.
7. Hot and Cold water lines below slab shall be separated by a minimum of six (6) inches.
8. Water supply to fixtures shall be sized as shown on drawings. In no case shall they be
less than as indicated in state and local codes.
9. Fixture supplies to be chrome plated.
10. Provide individual stops for each fixture.
11. This contractor to provide for testing and certification of backflow preventers per state
requirements.
12. Contractor shall verify with water co. before installation of meter for clearances required
for maintenance by water co.
F. Gas
1. Gas Pipe Materials:
a. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, black steel, Schedule 40, Type E or S, Grade B.
(1) Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern.
(2) Wrought-Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M for butt welding and
socket welding.
(3) Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat,
ground joint, and threaded ends.
b. Corrugated, Stainless-Steel Tubing: Comply with ANSI/IAS LC 1.
(1) Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by
one of the following:
(2) Tubing: ASTM A 240/A 240M, corrugated, Series 300 stainless steel.
(3) Coating: PE with flame retardant.
c. Fittings: Copper-alloy mechanical fittings with ends made to fit and listed for use with
corrugated stainless-steel tubing and capable of metal-to-metal seal without gaskets.
Include brazing socket or threaded ends complying with ASME B1.20.1.
d. Striker Plates: Steel, designed to protect tubing from penetrations.
e. Manifolds: Malleable iron or steel with factory-applied protective coating. Threaded
connections shall comply with ASME B1.20.1 for pipe inlet and corrugated tubing
outlets.
f. Operating-Pressure Rating: 5 psig.
2. Comply with the International Fuel Gas Code for installation and purging of natural-gas
piping.
3. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of
piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements are used to size pipe and
calculate friction loss, expansion, and other design considerations. Install piping as
indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.
4. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, sleeves, and openings in building structure
during progress of construction, to allow for mechanical installations.
5. Install piping in concealed locations unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment
rooms and service areas.
6. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas
at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless
specifically indicated otherwise.
7. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal.
8. Locate valves for easy access.
9. Install natural-gas piping at uniform grade of 2 percent down toward drip and sediment
traps.
10. Install piping free of sags and bends.
11. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
12. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in.
13. Gas lines run on roof to be supported by Roof Top Blox or similar and equal. DO NOT
USE LUMBER FOR GAS PIPING SUPPORT.
14. Drips and Sediment Traps: Install drips at points where condensate may collect,
including service-meter outlets. Locate where accessible to permit cleaning and
emptying. Do not install where condensate is subject to freezing.
a. Construct drips and sediment traps using tee fitting with bottom outlet plugged or
capped. Use nipple a minimum length of 3 pipe diameters, but not less than 3 inches
long and same size as connected pipe. Install with space below bottom of drip to
remove plug or cap.
15. Extend relief vent connections for service regulators, line regulators, and overpressure
protection devices to outdoors and terminate with weatherproof vent cap.
16. Conceal pipe installations in walls, pipe spaces, utility spaces, above ceilings, below
grade or floors, and in floor channels unless indicated to be exposed to view.
17. Use eccentric reducer fittings to make reductions in pipe sizes. Install fittings with level
side down.
18. Connect branch piping from top or side of horizontal piping.
19. Install unions in pipes NPS 2 and smaller, adjacent to each valve, at final connection to
each piece of equipment.
20. Do not use natural-gas piping as grounding electrode.
21. Install strainer on inlet of each line-pressure regulator and automatic or electrically
operated valve.
22. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.
23. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs.
24. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.
25. Outdoor Piping Schedule
a. Aboveground natural-gas piping shall be one of the following:
(1) Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints.
(2) Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints.
26. Indoor Piping Schedule
a. Aboveground, branch piping NPS 1 and smaller shall be one of the following:
(1) Corrugated stainless-steel tubing with mechanical fittings having socket or
threaded ends to match adjacent piping.
(2) Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints.
b. Aboveground, distribution piping shall be one of the following:
(1) Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints.
(2) Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints.
9.Insulation:
A. Insulation Materials
1. Products shall not contain asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds.
2. Products that come in contact with stainless steel shall have a leachable chloride content
of less than 50 ppm when tested according to ASTM C 871.
3. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel shall be qualified as acceptable
according to ASTM C 795.
4. Foam insulation materials shall not use CFC or HCFC blowing agents in the
manufacturing process.
5. Cellular Glass: Inorganic, incombustible, foamed or cellulated glass with annealed, rigid,
hermetically sealed cells.
6. Flexible Elastomeric Insulation: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber materials.
Comply with ASTM C 534, Type I for tubular materials.
B. Adhesives
1. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates and for
bonding insulation to itself and to surfaces to be insulated, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Cellular-Glass Adhesive: Two-component, thermosetting urethane adhesive containing
no flammable solvents, with a service temperature range of minus 100 to plus 200 deg F.
3. Flexible Elastomeric and Polyolefin Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-24179A, Type II,
Class I.
C. Protective Shielding Guards
1. Protective Shielding Pipe Covers:
a. Description: Manufactured plastic wraps for covering plumbing fixture hot- and
cold-water supplies and trap and drain piping. Comply with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
D. Preparation
1. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove materials
that will adversely affect insulation application.
2. Coordinate insulation installation with the trade installing heat tracing. Comply with
requirements for heat tracing that apply to insulation.
3. Mix insulating cements with clean potable water; if insulating cements are to be in
contact with stainless-steel surfaces, use demineralized water.
E. General Installation Requirements
1. Install insulation materials, accessories, and finishes with smooth, straight, and even
surfaces; free of voids throughout the length of piping including fittings, valves, and
specialties.
2. Install insulation materials, forms, vapor barriers or retarders, jackets, and thicknesses
required for each item of pipe system as specified in insulation system schedules.
3. Install accessories compatible with insulation materials and suitable for the service.
Install accessories that do not corrode, soften, or otherwise attack insulation or jacket in
either wet or dry state.
4. Install insulation with longitudinal seams at top and bottom of horizontal runs.
5. Install multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams staggered.
6. Do not weld brackets, clips, or other attachment devices to piping, fittings, and
specialties.
7. Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing.
8. Install insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams and joints
with adhesive recommended by insulation material manufacturer.
9. Install insulation with least number of joints practical.
10. Apply adhesives, mastics, and sealants at manufacturer's recommended coverage rate
and wet and dry film thicknesses.
11. Install insulation with factory-applied jackets as follows:
a. Draw jacket tight and smooth.
b. Cover circumferential joints with 3-inch- wide strips, of same material as insulation
jacket. Secure strips with adhesive and outward clinching staples along both edges
of strip, spaced 4 inches o.c.
c. Overlap jacket longitudinal seams at least 1-1/2 inches. Install insulation with
longitudinal seams at bottom of pipe. Clean and dry surface to receive self-sealing
lap. Staple laps with outward clinching staples along edge at 2 inches o.c.
(1) For below-ambient services, apply vapor-barrier mastic over staples.
d. Cover joints and seams with tape, according to insulation material manufacturer's
written instructions, to maintain vapor seal.
e. Where vapor barriers are indicated, apply vapor-barrier mastic on seams and joints
and at ends adjacent to pipe flanges and fittings.
12. Cut insulation in a manner to avoid compressing insulation more than 75 percent of its
nominal thickness.
13. Finish installation with systems at operating conditions. Repair joint separations and
cracking due to thermal movement.
14. Repair damaged insulation facings by applying same facing material over damaged
areas. Extend patches at least 4 inches beyond damaged areas. Adhere, staple, and
seal patches similar to butt joints.
15. For above-ambient services, do not install insulation to the following:
a. Vibration-control devices.
b. Testing agency labels and stamps.
c. Nameplates and data plates.
d. Cleanouts.
F. Piping Insulation Schedule
1. Domestic Cold, Hot and Recirculated Hot Water: Insulation shall be one of the following:
a. Flexible Elastomeric: 3/4 inch thick.
b. Cellular Glass: 1 inch thick.
2. Condensate: Insulation shall be one of the following:
a. Flexible Elastomeric: 3/4 inch thick.
b. Cellular Glass: 1 inch thick.
3. Stormwater and Overflow: Insulation shall be one of the following:
a. Flexible Elastomeric: 1 inch thick.
b. Cellular Glass: 1 inch thick.
4. Roof Drain and Overflow Drain Bodies: Insulation shall be one of the following:
a. Flexible Elastomeric: 1 inch thick.
b. Cellular Glass: 1 inch thick.
5. Exposed Sanitary Drains, Domestic Water, Domestic Hot Water, and Stops for Plumbing
Fixtures for People with Disabilities: Insulation shall be the following:
a. Protective Shielding Pipe Covers.
10. Hangers and Supports:
A. Carbon-Steel Pipe Hangers and Supports:
1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components.
2. Galvanized Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot dipped.
3. Nonmetallic Coatings: Plastic coating, jacket, or liner.
4. Padded Hangers: Hanger with fiberglass or other pipe insulation pad or cushion to
support bearing surface of piping.
5. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel or
stainless steel.
B. Stainless-Steel Pipe Hangers and Supports:
1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components.
2. Padded Hangers: Hanger with fiberglass or other pipe insulation pad or cushion to
support bearing surface of piping.
3. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of stainless steel.
C. Copper Pipe Hangers:
1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, copper-coated-steel, factory-fabricated
components.
2. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of copper-coated steel or
stainless steel.
D. Metal Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-89. Install hangers,
supports, clamps, and attachments as required to properly support piping from the building
structure.
E. Metal Trapeze Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-89. Arrange
for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping, and support together on field-fabricated
trapeze pipe hangers.
1. Pipes of Various Sizes: Support together and space trapezes for smallest pipe size or
install intermediate supports for smaller diameter pipes as specified for individual pipe
hangers.
2. Field fabricate from ASTM A 36/A 36M, carbon-steel shapes selected for loads being
supported. Weld steel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M.
F. Thermal-Hanger Shield Installation: Install in pipe hanger or shield for insulated piping.
G. Fastener System Installation:
1. Install powder-actuated fasteners for use in lightweight concrete or concrete slabs less
than 4 inches thick in concrete after concrete is placed and completely cured. Use
operators that are licensed by powder-actuated tool manufacturer. Install fasteners
according to powder-actuated tool manufacturer's operating manual.
2. Install mechanical-expansion anchors in concrete after concrete is placed and
completely cured. Install fasteners according to manufacturer's written instructions.
H. Pipe Positioning-System Installation: Install support devices to make rigid supply and waste
piping connections to each plumbing fixture.
I. Install hangers and supports complete with necessary attachments, inserts, bolts, rods, nuts,
washers, and other accessories.
J. Vertical Piping: MSS Type 8 or 42, clamps.
K. Individual, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs:
1. 100 Feet and Less: MSS Type 1, adjustable, steel clevis hangers.
2. Longer Than 100 Feet: MSS Type 43, adjustable roller hangers.
3. Longer Than 100 Feet if Indicated: MSS Type 49, spring cushion rolls.
L. Multiple, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs 100 Feet or Longer: MSS Type 44, pipe rolls.
Support pipe rolls on trapeze.
M. Base of Vertical Piping: MSS Type 52, spring hangers.
N. Install hangers for copper tubing with the following maximum horizontal spacing and minimum
rod diameters:
1. NPS 3/4 and Smaller: 60 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
2. NPS 1 and NPS 1-1/4: 72 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
3. NPS 1-1/2 and NPS 2: 96 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
4. NPS 2-1/2: 108 inches with 1/2-inch rod.
5. NPS 3 to NPS 5: 10 feet with 1/2-inch rod.
6. NPS 6: 10 feet with 5/8-inch rod.
7. NPS 8: 10 feet with 3/4-inch rod.
O. Install supports for vertical copper tubing every 10 feet.
P. Install hangers for steel piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing and minimum
rod diameters:
1. NPS 1-1/4 and Smaller: 84 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
2. NPS 1-1/2: 108 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
3. NPS 2: 10 feet with 3/8-inch rod.
4. NPS 2-1/2: 11 feet with 1/2-inch rod.
5. NPS 3 and NPS 3-1/2: 12 feet with 1/2-inch rod.
6. NPS 4 and NPS 5: 12 feet with 5/8-inch rod.
7. NPS 6: 12 feet with 3/4-inch rod.
8. NPS 8 to NPS 12: 12 feet with 7/8-inch rod.
Q. Install supports for vertical steel piping every 15 feet.
R. Install vinyl-coated hangers for CPVC piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing
and minimum rod diameters:
1. NPS 1 and Smaller: 36 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
2. NPS 1-1/4 to NPS 2: 48 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
3. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2: 48 inches with 1/2-inch rod.
4. NPS 4 and NPS 5: 48 inches with 5/8-inch rod.
5. NPS 6: 48 inches with 3/4-inch rod.
6. NPS 8: 48 inches with 7/8-inch rod.
S. Install supports for vertical CPVC piping every 60 inches for NPS 1 and smaller, and every 72
inches for NPS 1-1/4 and larger.
T. Install vinyl-coated hangers for PEX piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing
and minimum rod diameters:
1. NPS 1 and Smaller: 32 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
U. Install hangers for vertical PEX piping every 48 inches.
V. Install vinyl-coated hangers for PVC piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing
and minimum rod diameters:
1. NPS 2 and Smaller: 48 inches with 3/8-inch rod.
2. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2: 48 inches with 1/2-inch rod.
3. NPS 4 and NPS 5: 48 inches with 5/8-inch rod.
4. NPS 6: 48 inches with 3/4-inch rod.
5. NPS 8: 48 inches with 7/8-inch rod.
X. Install supports for vertical PVC piping every 48 inches.
11. Escutcheon Plates:
A. Lines passing through floors, walls, sink backs, vanity backs or other finished areas shall be
fitted with chrome plated escutcheon plates. Split ring type may be used where necessary.
12. Traps:
A. Provide traps for fixtures and other equipment requiring connection to the drainage system,
except where trap is an integral part of the unit design.
B. Set traps level with respect to their water seal.
C. Traps for floor drains shall be p-traps of materials, weight and joint type conforming to the
fittings of the pipe in which installed.
13. Cleanouts:
A. Provide cleanouts on the ends of each sanitary line and at any other locations as required or
as indicated on the drawings.
B. In no case shall cleanouts be located more than one hundred (100) feet apart.
14. Valves:
A. Water:
1. Valves shall be provide for water lines.
2. Valves shall manufactured by Nibco, Hammond or equal.
3. All service valves shall be full-flow type gate valves or ball valves.
4. Valves shall be mounted in accessible locations and in workable positions. Care shall be
taken for mounting in correct locations.
B. Gas:
1. General Requirements for Metallic Valves, NPS 2 and Smaller: Comply with
ASME B16.33.
2. CWP Rating: 125 psig.
3. Threaded Ends: Comply with ASME B1.20.1.
4. Dryseal Threads on Flare Ends: Comply with ASME B1.20.3.
5. Listing: Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for
valves 1 inch and smaller.
6. Service Mark: Valves 1-1/4 inches to NPS 2 shall have initials "WOG" permanently
marked on valve body.
7. Two-Piece, Full-Port, Bronze Ball Valves with Bronze Trim: MSS SP-110.
8. Bronze Plug Valves: MSS SP-78.
9. Valve Installation
a. Install manual gas shutoff valve for each gas appliance ahead of corrugated
stainless-steel tubing or copper connector.
b. Install regulators and overpressure protection devices with maintenance access
space adequate for servicing and testing.
10. Aboveground Manual Gas Shutoff Valve Schedule
a. Valves for pipe sizes NPS 2 and smaller at service meter shall be one of the
following:
(1) Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim.
(2) Bronze plug valve.
b. Distribution piping valves for pipe sizes NPS 2 and smaller shall be one of the
following:
(1) Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim.
(2) Bronze plug valve.
c. Valves in branch piping for single appliance shall be one of the following:
(1) Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim.
(2) Bronze plug valve.
15. Finishing:
A. Plumbing fixtures shall be supported securely with concealed brackets, anchors or cleats or
required.
B. Carefully seal cracks between fixture and wall or floor with mold resistant silicone caulking
compound.
C. Cutting and patching shall be done using methods specifically approved by
Architect/Engineer.
D. Carefully locate fittings using architectural drawings. Do not scale plumbing drawings.
E. Rough-in shall be in accordance with equipment and fixture supplier's roughing-in
dimensions.
16. Fire Protection:
A. Contractor shall provide new equipment and adjust existing equipment as required to install a
complete fire protection sprinkler system to cover all areas of tenant renovation.
B. Fire Protection system shall meet all 2010 NFPA 13, national and local codes.
C. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working
pressure.
D. Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s), including comprehensive engineering analysis
by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria
indicated.
F. Dry-pipe fire protection system shall be used in all areas subject to freezing.
G. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: 10 percent, including losses
through water-service piping, valves, and backflow preventers.
2. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: Per UL listing.
H. Piping Materials
1. Steel Pipe and Fittings
a. Standard Weight, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B. Pipe ends
may be factory or field formed to match joining method.
b. Schedule 30, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135; ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E; or
ASME B36.10M, wrought steel; with wall thickness not less than Schedule 30 and not
more than Schedule 40. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining
method.
2. CPVC Pipe and Fittings
a. Standard CPVC Fireguard (where concealed only).
I. Sprinklers
1. General Requirements:
a. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
b. Pressure Rating for Residential Sprinklers: 175 psig maximum.
c. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.
d. Pressure Rating for High-Pressure Automatic Sprinklers: 250 psig minimum.
2. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:
a. Early-Suppression, Fast-Response Applications: UL 1767.
b. Nonresidential Applications: UL 199.
c. Residential Applications: UL 1626.
d. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K of 5.6, and for
"Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by
application.
J. Sprinkler Installation
1. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of narrow dimension of acoustical ceiling
panels.
2. Install dry-type sprinklers with water supply from heated space. Do not install pendent or
sidewall, wet-type sprinklers in areas subject to freezing.
3. Install sprinklers into flexible, sprinkler hose fittings and install hose into bracket on
ceiling grid.
K. Sprinkler Schedule
1. Use sprinkler types in subparagraphs below for the following applications:
a. Rooms without Ceilings: Upright sprinklers.
b. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: Recessed sprinklers.
2. Wall Mounting: Sidewall sprinklers.
3. Spaces Subject to Freezing: Pendent, dry sprinklers or Sidewall, dry sprinklers.
L. Provide sprinkler types in subparagraphs below with finishes indicated.
1. Sidewall Sprinklers: Bright white, with bright white escutcheon.
2. Recessed Sprinklers: Bright white, with bright white escutcheon.
3. Upright Sprinklers: Brass
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