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.
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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.
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