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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHVAC Specifiactions - M9.1REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable codes, specifications, local ordinances, industry standards, and utility company regulations. In case of a difference between building codes, specifications, state laws, local ordinances, industry standards, utility company regulations and Contract Documents, the most stringent shall govern. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner in writing of any such difference. Non-Compliance: Should the Contractor perform any work that does not comply with requirements of applicable building codes, state laws, local ordinances, industry standards and utility company regulations, he shall bear all costs arising in correcting the deficiencies. Applicable codes and standards shall include all state laws, local ordinances, utility company regulations and applicable requirements of state plumbing and mechanical codes. Permits: Contractor shall pay for all building permits required by work and permits. For opening streets and for connection to various utilities, including fees for water meter installation and any other requirements necessary to carry out his work. Where streets or sidewalks are cut, same must be repaired to at least as good a condition as they were before, all at the expense of this Contractor. Permits shall be posted in a prominent place at the building site properly protected from the weather and physical damage. GUARANTEE Contractor shall, by accepting these Drawings and Specifications, guarantee: Contractor shall furnish all material and equipment as specified except where specified approval is given by Engineer for substitution. All material and equipment shall be installed substantially as shown on drawings and as required within the intent of these Specifications. All equipment, etc., shall be driptight, airtight, free of vibration, pounding, and other objectionable noises. Contractor shall guarantee all equipment, accessories, and material furnished by him, including installation for a period of one year from date of final acceptance against all defects in material and workmanship. If any equipment, material, and/or pipe joints, connections, etc., fail or do not operate satisfactorily or show undue wear, he will, upon being notified, immediately remedy defect at his own expense. WORK AND WORKMANSHIP Provide all required labor, materials, equipment and Contractor's services necessary for complete installation of systems required in full conformity with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, all as indicated on Drawings and herein specified. Finished job shall be functional and complete in every detail, including any and all such items required for a complete system whether or not these items be specified or shown on the Drawings. All such accessories and appurtenances shall be provided and installed at no additional cost to the owner. Special attention shall be given to accessibility of working parts and controlling parts. Adjustable parts shall be within easy reach. Removable parts shall have space for removal. Each Contractor shall acquaint himself with details of all work to be performed by other trades and take necessary steps to integrate and coordinate his work with other trades. It is assumed that the Contractor is familiar with standard First Class installation procedures. Therefore, these Specifications do not attempt to include every detail or operation necessary for the complete installation. It should be particularly noted that the terms "furnish" and "provide" are interchangeable and that each of these means to provide, install and connect, unless otherwise stated. Whenever tables or schedules show quantity of materials, they shall not be used as a guide to the Contractor. Each Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all material noted on the Drawings and as specified. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection, safekeeping, and cleanliness of all existing equipment, material, etc., located in spaces to be remodeled in which he is working. As part of his responsibility, he shall provide the necessary covers, structures, etc., as required to keep all dirt, water, moisture and dust from equipment. The method the Contractor proposes to use in protecting equipment shall be coordinated with the Engineer and Owner's representative for approval before any work is started. Any damage sustained during construction shall be corrected or replaced by the Contractor. ASSIGNMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS WORK Painting: Mechanical Contractor will provide prime painting on all ferrous metals such as support steel or hangers for mechanical equipment. + Platforms and supporting stands for mechanical equipment shall be furnished by the Mechanical Contractor unless noted otherwise. Holes required for piping or ductwork of size 5" or smaller shall be cut in field at the expense of the Mechanical Contractor. Owner shall give approval prior to any cutting. All larger holes shall be provided by others, as detailed in the structural drawings. Ceiling and Wall Access Panels: Mechanical Contractor shall cut and patch finished areas for panels as required by the Mechanical Contractor. Provide access panels as specified, where shown, or required for access to coils, valves, etc. A.Acoustical tile Wall or Ceiling: 24" x 12" unless otherwise noted. Constructed to receive tile to match ceiling. Milcor Style A. B.Plastered Wall or Ceiling: 24" x 12" unless otherwise noted. Constructed to receive plaster to match adjacent finish. Milcor Style B. Cutting and Patching: Mechanical Contractor shall cut and patch finished areas as required by the Mechanical Contractor. Cut structural materials only where required after approval from the Architect and Engineer. Disposition of existing equipment which is to be removed and salvaged shall remain the property of the Owner and be stored by the Contractor as directed by the Owner. Temporary partitions or barriers required to protect existing building or facilities shall be provided by the Mechanical Contractor. Mechanical Contractor shall coordinate necessity and location of such protection with Owner. Roof openings and flashing required by Mechanical Contractor shall be by Mechanical Contractor. Mechanical Contractor is responsible for the correct size and location of same. Counterflashing by the Mechanical Contractor. Pads and foundations for mechanical equipment shall be formed and poured by the Mechanical Contractor. Mechanical Contractor shall verify pads and all anchoring devices. Excavating and backfilling for mechanical work shall be by the Mechanical Contractor. All outside downspouts shall be by the General Contractor. Downspout shoe shall be by the Mechanical Contractor. Kitchen equipment shall be set in place by the Mechanical Contractor. Rough-in shall be by the Mechanical Contractor. Final connections shall be by the Mechanical Contractor. Sanitary vent pans and flashing by the Mechanical Contractor. Louvers shall be furnished by the Mechanical Contractor. Size and location shall be verified by the Mechanical Contractor. Roof curbs and bases for ventilators, roof intakes and relief and fans shall be furnished by the Mechanical Contractor. DRAWINGS Mechanical Drawings show general arrangement of all equipment and appurtenances. They shall be followed as closely as actual building construction and work of other trades will permit. Mechanical work shall conform to requirements shown on all Drawings. General and Structural Drawings shall take precedence over Mechanical Drawings. Because of the small scale of Mechanical Drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings and accessories which may be required. Contractor shall investigate structural and finish conditions affecting work and shall arrange his work accordingly, providing such fittings, valves and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions without additional cost to the Owner. COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS Each Contractor and Subcontractor shall study all drawings applicable to this work so complete coordination between trades will be affected. Special attention shall be given to points where ducts cross other ducts or piping, where lights fit into ceilings and where pipe, ducts, and conduit pass thru walls and columns. It is the responsibility of each Contractor and Subcontractor to leave necessary room for other trades. No extra compensation will be allowed to cover the costof removing piping, conduit, ducts, or equipment found encroaching on space required by others. MINOR DEVIATIONS For the purpose of clarity and legibility, Drawings are essentially diagrammatic although size and location of equipment are drawn near to scale wherever possible. Verify Contract Document information at site. Drawings indicate required sizes and points of termination of ducts and suggested routes. It is not the intention of Drawings to indicate all necessary offsets. Install work in a manner to conform to structure, avoid obstructions, preserve headroom and keep openings and passageways clear. Do not scale from Drawings. ATTACHING TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Equipment shall be attached to structural members (beams, joists, etc.) Rather than to floor or roof slabs. Do not attach hangars to bottom chord of structural members. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT Contractor shall remove all equipment, pipes, ductwork, hangers and support for portion of mechanical system in present building as shown on Drawings and/or implied by nature of the work indicated to be removed. Contractor shall properly support remaining portions of work. Contractor shall provide valves, plugs, vents, etc. as required for complete operating system. All pipes, ductwork, etc., removed shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed form the premises unless specified otherwise. Contractor shall cap all abandoned piping which cannot be removed. This would pertain to piping which runs into concrete floors, thru outside walls below grade, etc. BALANCING Work shall be provided by the Mechanical Contractor. General: Balance and adjust air and hydronic systems to achieve comfort and proper operation of systems and to capacities indicated on the drawings. A.Use procedures as outlined in the National Standards for Field Measurements and Instrumentation, current volume, as published by the Associated Air Balance Council. Certify balance of system to be complete and accurate as shown and submit report to Engineer for review and approval. B.If a piece of equipment is not operating in a satisfactory manner, coordinate with manufacturer to repair or adjust as necessary. C.Report to Engineer if system or piece of equipment cannot be adjusted to operate satisfactorily. D.Test and Balance shall be provided by a NEBB, AABC or TABB certified Balance Contractor. SMOKE DAMPER A.Fabricate in accordance with NFPA 90A and UL 555S, and as indicated. B.Normally Close Smoke Vent Dampers: Curtain type, opening by gravity upon actuation of electro thermal link, flexible stainless steel blade edge seals to provide constant sealing pressure. C.Normally Open Smoke Vent Damper: Curtain type, closing upon actuation of electro thermal link, flexible stainless steel blade edge seals to provide constant sealing pressure, stainless steel springs with locking devices ensure positive closure for units mounted horizontally. HVAC EQUIPMENT Refer to Plans and Schedule sheets. If equipment other than basis of design (scheduled Manufacturer) is being considered, notify the Engineer and send specs for review. A B C D E F G H J K L 151413121110987654321 151413121110987654321 A B C D E F G H J K L 1100 Sycamore Street, Suite 200 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - Ph: 513.984.1070 702 N. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Ph: 317.636.3980 www.luminaut.com As NotedPROF E SSIONA L E N G NIEERSA M U E L L.HU R TINDIA N A 0 N EP1 6 .o 01087 ATS FOET R E TEGIS D ER Clay Terrace Building "D" Demise 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste 165, Carmel, IN 46032 IN23057 01/10/24 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTSGNIBMULP·LACITCELE·LACINAHCEM R2410 Executive Drive - Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 317.636.3941 www.TEC-MEP.com THEENGINEERING C O L L A B ORA T I VEMEP CLARIFICATION 01/18/2024 M9.1 EZY SLH HVAC SPECIFICATIONS