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VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 02 0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 00 10 0 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00 30 1 BID FORM 00 43 25 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM (DURING BIDDING) 00 43 30 SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALS LISTING 00 45 19 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 00 50 00 CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS 00 52 13 STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR WHERE THE BASIS FOR PAYMENT IS A STIPULATED SUM (AIA DOCUMENT A101-2007) 00 61 13 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FORM (AIA DOCUMENT A312-1984) 00 62 11 SUBMITTAL TRANSMITTAL FORM (SAMPLE) 00 62 76 APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT (AIA DOCUMENT G702-1992) 00 62 76.13 CONTINUATION SHEET (AIA DOCUMENT G703-1992) 00 62 76.16 CONSENT OF SURETY TO REDUCTION IN OR PARTIAL RELEASE OF RETAINAGE (AIA DOCUMENT G707A-1994) 00 63 13 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION FORM (RFI) 00 63 53 WORK CHANGES PROPOSAL REQUEST FORM (AIA DOCUMENT G709-2001) 00 63 63 CHANGE ORDER FORM (AIA DOCUMENT G701-2001) 00 65 16 CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FORM (AIA DOCUMENT G704-2000) 00 65 19.13 CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT OF DEBTS AND CLAIMS (AIA DOCUMENT G706- 1994) 00 65 19.16 CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF RELEASE OF LIENS (AIA DOCUMENT G706A-1994) 00 65 19.19 CONSENT OF SURETY COMPANY TO FINAL PAYMENT (AIA DOCUMENT G707-1994) 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION (AIA DOCUMENT A201- 2007) 00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00 73 36 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS 00 73 73.23 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ---------- ST. VINCENT HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SERVICES – CONTRACTOR/VENDOR ORIENTATION AND REFERENCE MANUAL DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 01 0 SUMMARY OF WORK 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 23 00 ALTERNATES ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES (WITHOUT DOCUNET) 01 35 33 INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 42 00 REFERENCES 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 73 00 EXECUTION 01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA 01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES 06 05 73 WOOD TREATMENT 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 06 40 00 ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK 06 61 16 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION 07 81 16 CEMENTITIOUS FIREPROOFING 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS 08 12 13 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES 08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS 08 31 00 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 08 81 00 GLASS GLAZING DIVISION 09 - FINISHES 09 05 60 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FLOORING PREPARATION 09 21 16 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES 09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 09 91 00 PAINTING AND FINISHING 09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES 10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 13 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING 22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 13 16 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 42 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 63 13 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING 23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION 23 31 13 METAL DUCTS 23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES 23 39 00 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 26 24 40 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES 26 28 13 FUSES 26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 29 13 ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS 27 41 33 MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 51 16 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 52 23 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 60 00 SYSTEM ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 31 00 FIRE ALARM ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 1 SECTION 21 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems. 2. Sleeves. 3. Escutcheons. 4. Fire-suppression equipment and piping demolition. 5. Supports and anchorages. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." B. Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications." 1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping." 2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction, to allow for fire-suppression installations. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 2 B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed. C. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for fire-suppression items requiring access that are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors and Frames." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. 2.2 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods. B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings. 2.3 JOINING MATERIALS A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below. B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping system contents. 1. Thermoseal C-4401, 1/16 inch thick. Do not apply gasket compounds, adhesives, or anti- stick lubricants to gaskets. C. Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel, unless otherwise indicated. D. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded. 2.4 SLEEVES A. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 3 B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Schedule 40 for up to 10” NPS, standard weight for 12” NPS and larger, fabricated with 2” integral seal welded water stop, finished assembly painted with zinc rich paint. C. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. D. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing. 1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws. 2.5 ESCUTCHEONS A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening. B. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. C. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. D. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With set screw or spring clips and chrome-plated finish. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 FIRE-SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION A. Refer to Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 2 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for general demolition requirements and procedures. B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire-suppression systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed. 1. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material. 2. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 4 C. If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality. 3.2 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems. B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings. C. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas. D. 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. E. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal. F. Install piping to permit valve servicing. G. Install piping at indicated slopes. H. Install piping free of sags and bends. I. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections. J. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure. K. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors in exposed areas. In dietary, kitchen, cafeteria, sterile processing, sterilizer, sub-sterile and sterile areas do not install escutcheons, but seal pipe penetration airtight with food grade silicone. L. New concrete floors, walls and roof penetrations are required to have sleeves cast in place (no core drilling unless specifically noted on the Drawings). For core drilled holes, grout sleeve into concrete, completely filling void between sleeve and hole and maintain fire rating. Core- drilled structures are required to be reinforced as noted on structural drawings. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 5 M. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, fire rated gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs. 1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces. a. Exception: Extend top of sleeves installed in all floors 2 inches above finished floor level. Touch-up cut ends of galvanized pipe sleeves with zinc-rich coating. Waterstop shall be wholly contained within concrete with approximately 1-1/2 inches of concrete cover. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified. 2. Install sleeves in new walls and slabs as new walls and slabs are constructed. 3. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation. Use the following sleeve materials. a. Cast Iron or Steel Pipe Sleeves or Stainless Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes penetrating other than gypsum board partitions or walls. b. Galvanized Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes penetrating gypsum-board partitions or walls. N. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 7 Section "Firestopping" for materials. O. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in. P. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements. Q. Install pipe and hangers so that they do not interfere with fully opening access panels on any in structure, or any access panels on any equipment (contract provided or Owner provided). 3.3 PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems. B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 21 05 00 - 6 D. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows: 1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified. 2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds. E. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article. F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads. 3.4 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Refer to Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel. B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor fire-suppression materials and equipment. C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1. 3.5 ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor fire- suppression materials and equipment. B. Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood members. C. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads. END OF SECTION 21 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 1 SECTION 21 13 13 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes fire-suppression piping and equipment for the following building systems: 1. Wet-pipe, fire-suppression sprinklers, including piping, valves, specialties, and automatic sprinklers. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 10 Section "Fire Extinguisher Cabinets” and “Fire Extinguishers” for cabinets and fire extinguishers. 2. Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for double check valve assemblies. 3. Division 28 Section "Fire Detection and Alarm Systems" for alarm devices not in this Section. C. Sprinkler piping shall be seismically restrained in accordance with NFPA 13 and 14 and the Building Code. As a minimum, all sprinkler piping in Seismic Design Category C, D, E and F shall be seismically restrained using a component importance factor = 1.5. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Hose Connection: Valve with threaded outlet matching fire hose coupling thread for attaching fire hose. B. Working Plans: Documents, including drawings, calculations, and material specifications prepared according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 14 for obtaining approval from authorities having jurisdiction. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 2 1.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Design standpipes and sprinklers to provide a penalty-free insurance rating as determined by the Owner’s Underwriter and obtain approval from authorities having jurisdiction and Owner’s Insurance Company. 1. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications: As follows: a. Building Service Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. b. General Storage Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. c. All Patient Care, Treatment and Customary Access Areas: Light Hazard. 2. Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design: As follows: a. Light-Hazard Occupancy: 0.10 gpm over 1500-sq. ft.area. b. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: 0.15 gpm over 1500- sq. ft.area. c. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: 0.20 gpm over 1500- sq. ft. area. 3. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: As follows: a. Office Space, Patient Care, Treatment and Customary Access Areas: 225 sq. ft. b. Storage Areas: 130 sq. ft. c. Other Areas: According to NFPA 13 recommendations, unless otherwise indicated. B. Components and Installation: Capable of producing piping systems with 175- minimum working-pressure rating, unless otherwise indicated. C. Extended Coverage Heads and The Area Density Reduction Calculation Method (NFPA 13, 5- 2, 3, 2, 4) shall not be used. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Shop drawings shall include the following: 1. Sprinkler piping on ceiling plans to scale. 2. Sprinkler head locations. 3. Accessory locations and details (valves, gages, etc.). 4. Certification and approval of State Fire Marshall, Owner’s Underwriter and Owner’s Fire Protection Engineer. B. Submit complete shop drawings to the Architect/Engineer for review before submission to Agency having jurisdiction for approval. Submit approved copies bearing stamp and/or signature of Agency having jurisdiction, Owner’s Insurance Underwriter and Owner’s Fire Protection Engineer for approval to Architect/Engineer before proceeding with installation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 3 C. Product Data: For the following: 1. Pipe and fitting materials and methods of joining for sprinkler piping. 2. Pipe hangers and supports. 3. Valves, including specialty valves, accessories, and devices. 4. Alarm devices. Include electrical data. 5. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and guards. Include sprinkler flow characteristics, mounting, finish, and other pertinent data. D. Fire-Hydrant Flow Test Report: As specified in "Preparation" Article. E. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction. Include hydraulic calculations. F. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13 and NFPA 14. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" and "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping." G. Maintenance Data: For each type of standpipe and sprinkler specialty to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has designed and installed fire- suppression piping similar to that indicated for this Project and obtained design approval and inspection approval from authorities having jurisdiction. B. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by a qualified Sprinkler Contractor. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test. C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Firms whose equipment, specialties, and accessories are listed by product name and manufacturer in UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" and FM's "Fire Protection Approval Guide" and that comply with other requirements indicated. D. Sprinkler Components: Listing/approval stamp, label, or other marking by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. F. NFPA Standards: Equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing complying with the following: 1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 4 1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounting steel cabinet and hinged cover, with space for a minimum of six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench. Include the number of sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and wrench for sprinklers. Include separate cabinet with sprinklers and wrench for each type of sprinkler on Project. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers as listed in FM approval guide. 2.2 PIPES AND TUBES A. Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: Black, galvanized ASTM A 53, ASTM A 135 Schedule 40 with roll or cut grooved, threaded or welded joints. 2.3 PIPE AND TUBE FITTINGS A. Cast-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4. B. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3. C. Steel, Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865. D. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, ASME B16.9, or ASME B16.11. E. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5. F. Steel, Grooved-End Fittings: UL-listed and FM-approved, ASTM A 47malleable iron or ASTM A 536, ductile iron; with dimensions matching steel pipe and ends factory grooved according to AWWA C606. 2.4 JOINING MATERIALS A. Refer to Division 21 Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression" for pipe-flange gasket materials and welding filler metals. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 5 2.5 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES A. Refer to Division 22 Section "General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping" for gate, ball, butterfly, globe, and check valves not required to be UL listed and FM approved. 2.6 FIRE-PROTECTION-SERVICE VALVES A. General: UL listed and FM approved, with minimum 175-psignonshock working-pressure rating. Valves for grooved-end piping may be furnished with grooved ends instead of type of ends specified. B. Gate Valves, NPS 2 and Smaller: UL 262; cast-bronze, threaded ends; solid wedge; OS&Y; and rising stem. C. Indicating Valves, NPS 2-1/2and Smaller: UL 1091; butterfly or ball-type, bronze body with threaded ends; and integral indicating device. 1. Indicator: Visual. D. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 and Smaller: UL 312 or MSS SP-80, Class 150; bronze body with bronze disc and threaded ends. 2.7 SPRINKLERS A. Automatic Sprinklers: With heat-responsive element complying with the following: 1. UL 199, for applications except residential. B. Sprinkler Types and Categories: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice for "Ordinary" temperature classification rating, unless otherwise indicated or required by application. C. Sprinkler types, features, and options include the following: 1. Flat Concealed ceiling quick response sprinklers, including cover plate. D. Sprinkler Finishes: Chrome-plated, bronze, and painted. E. Sprinkler Guards: Wire-cage type, including fastening device for attaching to sprinkler. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 6 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 291. Use results for system design calculations required in "Quality Assurance" Article in Part 1 of this Section. B. Report test results promptly and in writing. 3.2 EXAMINATION A. Examine roughing-in for hose connections and stations to verify actual locations of piping connections before installation. 3.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS A. Do not use welded joints with galvanized steel pipe. B. Use black steel pipe in wet pipe sprinkler systems. C. Use galvanized steel pipe in dry pipe sprinkler systems. 1. Use Schedule 40 galvanized for 2" and smaller pipe. 2. Use Schedule 10 galvanized for 2-1/2" and larger pipe. D. Use Schedule 40 pipe on all 1" vertical drops and sprigs. E. Flanges, unions, and transition and special fittings with pressure ratings the same as or higher than system's pressure rating may be used in aboveground applications, unless otherwise indicated. 3.4 VALVE APPLICATIONS A. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply: 1. Fire-Protection-Service Valves: UL listed and FM approved for applications where required by NFPA 13 and NFPA 14. a. Shutoff Duty: Use gate valves. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 7 2. General-Duty Valves: For applications where UL-listed and FM-approved valves are not required by NFPA 13 and NFPA 14. a. Shutoff Duty: Use gate, ball, or butterfly valves. b. Throttling Duty: Use globe, ball, or butterfly valves. 3.5 JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Refer to Division 21 Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression" for basic piping joint construction. 3.6 PIPING INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 21 Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression" for basic piping installation. B. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical. 1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect/Engineer before deviating from approved working plans. C. Use approved fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes. D. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller. Unions are not required on flanged devices or in piping installations using grooved joints. E. Install sprinkler zone control valves, test assemblies, and drain risers adjacent to standpipes when sprinkler piping is connected to standpipes. F. Install alarm devices in piping systems. G. Hangers and Supports: Comply with NFPA 13 for hanger materials. Install according to NFPA 13 for sprinkler piping and to NFPA 14 for standpipes. H. Install piping with grooved joints according to manufacturer's written instructions. Construct rigid piping joints, unless otherwise indicated. 3.7 SPECIALTY SPRINKLER FITTING INSTALLATION A. Install specialty sprinkler fittings according to manufacturer's written instructions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 8 3.8 VALVE INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 21 Section "Valves" for installing general-duty valves. Install fire-protection specialty valves, trim, fittings, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 14, manufacturer's written instructions, and authorities having jurisdiction. B. Gate Valves: Install fire-protection-service valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire department connections. Provide permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve. 3.9 SPRINKLER APPLICATIONS A. General: Use sprinklers according to the following applications: 1. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: Flat Concealed sprinklers. Painted white finish. 3.10 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION A. Sprinkler heads shall be listed quick response type in all rooms throughout all smoke compartments containing sleeping rooms. B. Center heads in two directions in 2’ X 4’ ceiling tile and provide piping offsets as required. Where 2’ X 4’ ceiling tiles are scored to give the impression of 2’ X 2’ ceiling tiles, center head in 2’ X 2’ area. If 2’ X 2’ tiles are used, center head in tile. C. Install return bends on the top of all branch lines serving sprinklers that are installed below the branch lines. 3.11 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in NFPA 13 and in Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment." 3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler piping according to NFPA 13, "System Acceptance" Chapter. B. Replace piping system components that do not pass test procedures and retest to demonstrate compliance. Repeat procedure until satisfactory results are obtained. C. Report test results promptly and in writing to Architect and authorities having jurisdiction. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 21 13 13 - 9 3.13 CLEANING A. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers. B. Remove and replace sprinklers having paint other than factory finish. 3.14 PROTECTION A. Protect sprinklers from damage until Substantial Completion. 3.15 STARTUP AND TESTING A. Verify that specialty valves, trim, fittings, controls, and accessories are installed and operate correctly. B. Verify that specified tests of piping are complete. C. Verify that damaged sprinklers and sprinklers with paint or coating not specified are replaced with new, correct type. D. Verify that sprinklers are correct types, have correct finishes and temperature ratings, and have guards as required for each application. E. Fill wet-pipe sprinkler piping with water. F. Adjust operating controls and pressure settings. G. Coordinate with fire alarm tests. Operate as required. 3.16 DEMONSTRATION A. Demonstrate equipment, specialties, and accessories. Review operating and maintenance information. B. Schedule demonstration with Owner with at least seven days' advance notice. END OF SECTION 21 13 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 1 SECTION 22 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems. 2. Dielectric fittings. 3. Sleeves. 4. Escutcheons. 5. Plumbing demolition. 6. Supports and anchorages. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Transition fittings. 2. Dielectric fittings. 3. Mechanical sleeve seals. 4. Escutcheons. B. Welding certificates. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." B. Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications." 1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping." 2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 2 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture. B. Store plastic pipes protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction, to allow for plumbing installations. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. 2.2 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS A. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods. B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings. 2.3 JOINING MATERIALS A. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below. B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping system contents. 1. Thermoseal C-4401, 1/16 inch thick. Do not apply gasket compounds, adhesive, or anti- stick lubricants to gaskets. C. Solder Filler Metals: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flushable flux according to ASTM B 813. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 3 D. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP Series, copper-phosphorus alloys for general-duty brazing, unless otherwise indicated; and AWS A5.8, BAg1, silver alloy for refrigerant piping, unless otherwise indicated. E. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded. F. Solvent Cements for Joining Plastic Piping: 1. PVC Piping: ASTM D 2564. Include primer according to ASTM F 656. G. Fiberglass Pipe Adhesive: As furnished or recommended by pipe manufacturer. 2.4 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS A. Description: Combination fitting of copper alloy and ferrous materials with threaded, solder- joint, plain, or weld-neck end connections that match piping system materials. B. Insulating Material: Suitable for system fluid, pressure, and temperature. C. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 250-psig minimum working pressure at 180 deg F. 1. Manufacturers: a. Capitol Manufacturing Co. b. Central Plastics Company. c. Eclipse, Inc. d. Epco Sales, Inc. e. Hart Industries, International, Inc. f. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. g. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div. D. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated, companion-flange assembly, for 150 psig minimum working pressure as required to suit system pressures. 1. Manufacturers: a. Capitol Manufacturing Co. b. Central Plastics Company. c. Epco Sales, Inc. d. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 4 E. Dielectric-Flange Kits: Companion-flange assembly for field assembly. Include flanges, full- face- or ring-type neoprene or phenolic gasket, phenolic or polyethylene bolt sleeves, phenolic washers, and steel backing washers. 1. Manufacturers: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Central Plastics Company. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 2. Separate companion flanges and steel bolts and nuts shall have 150-psig minimum working pressure where required to suit system pressures. F. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized-steel coupling with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; threaded ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 deg F. 1. Manufacturers: a. Calpico, Inc. b. Lochinvar Corp. G. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipple with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 deg F. 1. Manufacturers: a. Perfection Corp. b. Precision Plumbing Products, Inc. c. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc. d. Victaulic Co. of America. 2.5 SLEEVES A. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: 0.0239-inch (0.6-mm) minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint. B. Steel Pipe: Schedule 40 for up to 10” NPS, standard weight for 12” NPS and larger fabricated with 2” integral seal welded water stop, finished assembly painted with zinc rich paint. C. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 5 2.6 ESCUTCHEONS A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening. B. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. C. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. D. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With set screw or spring clips and chrome-plated finish. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PLUMBING DEMOLITION A. Refer to Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 02 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for general demolition requirements and procedures. B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove plumbing systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed. 1. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material. C. If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality. 3.2 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 22 Sections specifying piping systems. B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings. C. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 6 D. 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. E. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal. F. Install piping to permit valve servicing. G. Install piping at indicated slopes. H. Install piping free of sags and bends. I. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections. J. Install piping to allow application of insulation. K. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure. L. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings and floors in exposed areas. In dietary, kitchen, cafeteria, sterile processing, sterilizer, sub-sterile and sterile areas do not install escutcheons, but seal pipe penetration airtight with food grade silicone. M. New concrete floors, walls and roof penetrations are required to have sleeves cast-in-place (no core drilling unless specifically noted on the Drawings). For core drilled holes, grout sleeve into concrete, completely filling void between sleeve and hole and maintain fire rating. Core- drilled structures are required to be reinforced as noted on structural drawings. N. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, fire rated gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs. 1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces. a. Exception: Extend top of sleeves installed in all floors 2 inches above finished floor level. Touch-up cut ends of galvanized pipe sleeves with zinc-rich coating. Waterstop shall be wholly contained within concrete with approximately 1-1/2” of concrete cover. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified. 2. Install sleeves in new walls and slabs as new walls and slabs are constructed. 3. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation. Use the following sleeve materials: a. Cast Iron or Steel Pipe Sleeves or Stainless Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes penetrating other than gypsum board partitions or walls. b. Galvanized Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes penetrating gypsum-board partitions or walls. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 7 4. Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation, using joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for materials and installation. O. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 07 Section "Firestopping" for materials. P. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in. Q. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements. R. Install piping and hangers so that they do not interfere with fully opening access panels on any in structure, nor access panels on any equipment (contract provided or Owner installed). 3.3 PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 22 Sections specifying piping systems. B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly. D. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32. E. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8. F. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows: 1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified. 2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds. G. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 22 05 00 - 8 H. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads. 3.4 PIPING CONNECTIONS A. Make connections according to the following, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Install unions, in piping NPS 2 and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of equipment. 2. Install flanges, in piping NPS 2-1/2 and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection to each piece of equipment. 3. Dry Piping Systems: Install dielectric unions and flanges to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals. 4. Wet Piping Systems: Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals. 3.5 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Refer to Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel. B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor plumbing materials and equipment. C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1. 3.6 ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor plumbing materials and equipment. B. Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood members. C. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads. END OF SECTION 22 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 23 - 1 SECTION 22 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Ball valves. 2. Check valves. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 22 plumbing piping Sections for specialty valves applicable to those Sections only. 2. Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment" for valve tags and schedules. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of valve indicated. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain each type of valve from single source from single manufacturer. B. ASME Compliance: 1. ASME B16.10 and ASME B16.34 for ferrous valve dimensions and design criteria. 2. ASME B31.1 for power piping valves. 3. ASME B31.9 for building services piping valves. C. NSF Compliance: NSF 61 for valve materials for potable-water service. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 23 - 2 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Prepare valves for shipping as follows: 1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion. 2. Protect threads, flange faces, grooves, and weld ends. 3. Set gate and globe valves closed to prevent rattling. 4. Set ball and plug valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces. 5. Set butterfly valves closed or slightly open. 6. Block check valves in either closed or open position. B. Use the following precautions during storage: 1. Maintain valve end protection. 2. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher than ambient dew point temperature. If outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. B. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Check valves: Crane, Hammond, Milwaukee, Nibco, Stockham. 2. Ball valves: Apollo, Crane, Hammond, Milwaukee, Nibco, Stockham, Watts 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES A. Refer to valve schedule articles for applications of valves. B. Valve Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Not less than indicated and as required for system pressures and temperatures. C. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated. D. Valve Actuator Types: 1. Gear Actuator: For quarter-turn valves NPS 8 and larger. 2. Handwheel: For valves other than quarter-turn types. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 23 - 3 3. Handlever: For quarter-turn valves NPS 6 and smaller except plug valves. 4. Wrench: For plug valves with square heads. Furnish Owner with 1 wrench for every 10 plug valves, for each size square plug-valve head. E. Valves in Insulated Piping: With 2-inch stem extensions and the following features: 1. Ball Valves: With extended operating handle of non-thermal-conductive material, and protective sleeve that allows operation of valve without breaking the vapor seal or disturbing insulation. F. Valve-End Connections: 1. Flanged: With flanges according to ASME B16.1 for iron valves. 2. Threaded: With threads according to ASME B1.20.1. G. Valve Bypass and Drain Connections: MSS SP-45. 2.3 VALVE SCHEDULE A. Check Valves – 2” and Smaller: 1. Class 125, threaded end, bronze body, horizontal swing, regrinding type, Y-pattern Viton renewable disc. B. Ball Valves – 2” and Smaller: 1. 600 psi, blowout proof stems, 2 piece bronze body, standard port, Teflon seats with bronze trim. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine valve interior for cleanliness, freedom from foreign matter, and corrosion. Remove special packing materials, such as blocks, used to prevent disc movement during shipping and handling. B. Operate valves in positions from fully open to fully closed. Examine guides and seats made accessible by such operations. C. Examine threads on valve and mating pipe for form and cleanliness. D. Examine mating flange faces for conditions that might cause leakage. Check bolting for proper size, length, and material. Verify that gasket is of proper size, that its material composition is suitable for service, and that it is free from defects and damage. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 22 05 23 - 4 E. Do not attempt to repair defective valves; replace with new valves. 3.2 VALVE APPLICATIONS A. Ball valves shall be installed in 2” and smaller pipes for shutoff duty in all piping. B. Valves shall be installed on inlet of each fixture or equipment on each branch water line, each side of control valve and elsewhere shown on the Contract Documents. 3.3 VALVE INSTALLATION A. Install valves with unions or flanges at each piece of equipment arranged to allow service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown. B. Locate valves for easy access and provide separate support where necessary. C. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above center of pipe. D. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement. E. Install check valves for proper direction of flow and as follows: 1. Swing Check Valves: In horizontal position with hinge pin level. 2. Center-Guided and Plate-Type Check Valves: In horizontal or vertical position, between flanges. 3. Lift Check Valves: With stem upright and plumb. 3.4 ADJUSTING A. Adjust or replace valve packing after piping systems have been tested and put into service but before final adjusting and balancing. Replace valves if persistent leaking occurs. END OF SECTION 22 05 23 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 1 SECTION 22 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following hangers and supports for plumbing system piping and equipment: 1. Steel pipe hangers and supports. 2. Trapeze pipe hangers. 3. Thermal-hanger shield inserts. 4. Fastener systems. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural-steel shapes and plates for trapeze hangers for pipe and equipment supports. 2. Division 21 Section "Fire-Suppression Piping" for pipe hangers for fire-suppression piping. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. MSS: Manufacturers Standardization Society for The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc. B. Terminology: As defined in MSS SP-90, "Guidelines on Terminology for Pipe Hangers and Supports." 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Design supports for multiple pipes, including pipe stands, capable of supporting combined weight of supported systems, system contents, and test water. B. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components. C. Design seismic-restraint hangers and supports for piping and equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 2 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Steel pipe hangers and supports. 2. Thermal-hanger shield inserts. 3. Powder-actuated fastener systems. 4. Pipe positioning systems. B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the following: 1. Trapeze pipe hangers. Include Product Data for components. 2. Metal framing systems. Include Product Data for components. 3. Pipe stands. Include Product Data for components. 4. Equipment supports. C. Welding certificates. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following: 1. AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." 2. AWS D1.2, "Structural Welding Code--Aluminum." 3. AWS D1.4, "Structural Welding Code--Reinforcing Steel." 4. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.2 STEEL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components. Refer to Part 3 "Hanger and Support Applications" Article for where to use specific hanger and support types. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 3 B. Manufacturers: 1. B-Line Systems, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. 2. Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. 3. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co. 4. Grinnell Corp. 5. National Pipe Hanger Corporation. 6. PHD Manufacturing, Inc. 7. PHS Industries, Inc. 8. Tolco Inc. C. Galvanized, Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot dipped. D. Nonmetallic Coatings: Plastic coating, jacket, or liner. 2.3 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS A. Description: MSS SP-69, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly made from structural-steel shapes with MSS SP-58 hanger rods, nuts, saddles, and U-bolts. 2.4 THERMAL-HANGER SHIELD INSERTS A. Description: 100-psig minimum, compressive-strength insulation insert encased in sheet metal shield. B. Manufacturers: 1. Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. 2. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co. 3. PHS Industries, Inc. 4. Pipe Shields, Inc. 5. Rilco Manufacturing Company, Inc. 6. Value Engineered Products, Inc. C. Insulation-Insert Material for Cold Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 533, Type I calcium silicate with vapor barrier. D. Insulation-Insert Material for Hot Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 533, Type I calcium silicate or ASTM C 552 or Type II cellular glass. E. For Trapeze or Clamped Systems: Insert and shield shall cover entire circumference of pipe. F. For Clevis or Band Hangers: Insert and shield shall cover lower 180 degrees of pipe. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 4 G. Insert Length: Extend 2 inches beyond sheet metal shield for piping operating below ambient air temperature. 2.5 FASTENER SYSTEMS A. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type zinc-coated steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with pull-out, tension, and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used. 1. Manufacturers: a. B-Line Systems, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. b. Hilti, Inc. c. ITW Ramset/Red Head. 2.6 PIPE POSITIONING SYSTEMS A. Description: IAPMO PS 42, system of metal brackets, clips, and straps for positioning piping in pipe spaces for plumbing fixtures for commercial applications. B. Manufacturers: 1. C & S Mfg. Corp. 2. HOLDRITE Corp.; Hubbard Enterprises. 3. Samco Stamping, Inc. 2.7 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS A. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 HANGER AND SUPPORT APPLICATIONS A. Specific hanger and support requirements are specified in Sections specifying piping systems and equipment. B. Comply with MSS SP-69 for pipe hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. C. Use hangers and supports with galvanized, metallic coatings for piping and equipment that will not have field-applied finish. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 5 D. Use nonmetallic coatings on attachments for electrolytic protection where attachments are in direct contact with copper tubing. E. Horizontal-Piping Hangers and Supports: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Adjustable, Steel Clevis Hangers (MSS Type 1): For suspension of non-insulated or insulated stationary pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 30. Install upper locknut. 2. Adjustable, Swivel-Ring Band Hangers (MSS Type 10): For suspension of non-insulated stationary pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 2. 3. U-Bolts (MSS Type 24): For support of heavy pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 30. F. Hanger-Rod Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel Turnbuckles (MSS Type 13): For adjustment up to 6 inches for heavy loads. 2. Steel Weldless Eye Nuts (MSS Type 17): For 120 to 450 deg F piping installations. G. Building Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel or Malleable Concrete Inserts (MSS Type 18): For upper attachment to suspend pipe hangers from concrete ceiling. 2. Top-Beam C-Clamps (MSS Type 19): For use under roof installations with bar-joist construction to attach to top flange of structural shape. 3. Center-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 21): For attaching to center of bottom flange of beams. 4. Welded Beam Attachments (MSS Type 22): For attaching to bottom of beams if loads are considerable and rod sizes are large. 5. C-Clamps (MSS Type 23): For structural shapes. 6. Top-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 25): For top of beams if hanger rod is required tangent to flange edge. 7. Side-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 27): For bottom of steel I-beams. 8. Steel-Beam Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 28): For attaching to bottom of steel I- beams for heavy loads. 9. Linked-Steel Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 29): For attaching to bottom of steel I- beams for heavy loads, with link extensions. 10. Malleable Beam Clamps with Extension Pieces (MSS Type 30): For attaching to structural steel. 11. Welded-Steel Brackets: For support of pipes from below, or for suspending from above by using clip and rod. Use one of the following for indicated loads: a. Light (MSS Type 31): 750 lb. b. Medium (MSS Type 32): 1500 lb. c. Heavy (MSS Type 33): 3000 lb. 12. Horizontal Travelers (MSS Type 58): For supporting piping systems subject to linear horizontal movement where headroom is limited. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 6 H. Saddles and Shields: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel Pipe-Covering Protection Saddles (MSS Type 39): To fill interior voids with insulation that matches adjoining insulation. 2. Protection Shields (MSS Type 40): Of length recommended in writing by manufacturer to prevent crushing insulation. 3. Thermal-Hanger Shield Inserts: For supporting insulated pipe. I. Comply with MSS SP-69 for trapeze pipe hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. J. Comply with MFMA-102 for metal framing system selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. K. Use mechanical-expansion anchors instead of building attachments where required in concrete construction. L. Use pipe positioning systems in pipe spaces behind plumbing fixtures to support supply and waste piping for plumbing fixtures. 3.2 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Steel 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 building structure. B. 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 above for individual pipe hangers. 2. Field fabricate from ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel shapes selected for loads being supported. Weld steel according to AWS D1.1. C. Metal Framing System Installation: Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of piping and support together on field-assembled metal framing systems. D. Thermal-Hanger Shield Installation: Install in pipe hanger or shield for insulated piping. E. Pipe Positioning System Installation: Install support devices to make rigid supply and waste piping connections to each plumbing fixture. Refer to Division 22 Section "Plumbing Fixtures" for plumbing fixtures. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 7 F. Install hangers and supports complete with necessary inserts, bolts, rods, nuts, washers, and other accessories. G. Install hangers and supports to allow controlled thermal and seismic movement of piping systems, to permit freedom of movement between pipe anchors, and to facilitate action of expansion joints, expansion loops, expansion bends, and similar units. H. Install lateral bracing with pipe hangers and supports to prevent swaying. I. Install building attachments within concrete slabs or attach to structural steel. Install additional attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, and strainers, NPS 4 and larger and at changes in direction of piping. Install concrete inserts before concrete is placed; fasten inserts to forms and install reinforcing bars through openings at top of inserts. J. Load Distribution: Install hangers and supports so piping live and dead loads and stresses from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment. K. Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and so maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.9 (for building services piping) are not exceeded. L. Insulated Piping: Comply with the following: 1. Attach clamps and spacers to piping. a. Piping Operating above Ambient Air Temperature: Clamp may project through insulation. b. Piping Operating below Ambient Air Temperature: Use thermal-hanger shield insert with clamp sized to match OD of insert. c. Do not exceed pipe stress limits according to ASME B31.9 for building services piping. 2. Install MSS SP-58, Type 39, protection saddles if insulation without vapor barrier is indicated. Fill interior voids with insulation that matches adjoining insulation. a. Option: Thermal-hanger shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight- distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 and larger if pipe is installed on rollers. 3. Install MSS SP-58, Type 40, protective shields on cold piping with vapor barrier. Shields shall span an arc of 180 degrees. a. Option: Thermal-hanger shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight- distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 and larger if pipe is installed on rollers. 4. Shield Dimensions for Pipe: Not less than the following: a. NPS 1/4 to NPS 3-1/2: 12 inches long and 0.048 inch thick. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 29 - 8 5. Insert Material: Length at least as long as protective shield. 6. Thermal-Hanger Shields: Install with insulation same thickness as piping insulation. 3.3 METAL FABRICATIONS A. Cut, drill, and fit miscellaneous metal fabrications for trapeze pipe hangers and equipment supports. B. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints. Field weld connections that cannot be shop welded because of shipping size limitations. C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1 procedures for shielded metal arc welding, appearance and quality of welds, and methods used in correcting welding work, and with the following: 1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals. 2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap. 3. Remove welding flux immediately. 4. Finish welds at exposed connections so no roughness shows after finishing and contours of welded surfaces match adjacent contours. 3.4 ADJUSTING A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to achieve indicated slope of pipe. B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches. 3.5 PAINTING A. Touch Up: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as used for shop painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for touching up field-painted surfaces. 1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide minimum dry film thickness of 2.0 mils. B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780. END OF SECTION 22 05 29 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 - 1 SECTION 22 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Equipment labels. 2. Warning signs and labels. 3. Pipe labels. 4. Stencils. 5. Valve tags. 6. Warning tags. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification material and device. C. Valve numbering scheme. D. Valve Schedules: For each piping system to include in maintenance manuals. 1.4 COORDINATION A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be applied. B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors. C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 - 2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS A. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1/16 inch thick, and having predrilled holes for attachment hardware. B. Letter Color: Black. C. Background Color: Yellow. D. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F. E. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch. F. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering. G. Fasteners: Stainless-steel self-tapping screws. H. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate. I. Label Content: Include caution and warning information, plus emergency notification instructions. 2.2 PIPE LABELS A. General Requirements for Manufactured Pipe Labels: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering indicating service, and showing flow direction. B. Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled, semi-rigid plastic formed to partially cover circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without fasteners or adhesive. C. Self-Adhesive Pipe Labels: Printed plastic with contact-type, permanent-adhesive backing. D. Pipe Label Contents: Include identification of piping service using same designations or abbreviations as used on Drawings, pipe size, and an arrow indicating flow direction. 1. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with piping system service lettering to accommodate both directions, or as separate unit on each pipe label to indicate flow direction. 2. Lettering Size: At least 1-1/2 inches high. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 - 3 2.3 STENCILS A. Stencils: Prepared with letter sizes according to ASME A13.1 for piping; and minimum letter height of 3/4 inch for access panel and door labels, equipment labels, and similar operational instructions. 1. Stencil Material: Fiberboard or metal. 2. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, alkyd enamel black unless otherwise indicated. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form. 3. Identification Paint: Exterior, alkyd enamel in colors according to ASME A13.1 unless otherwise indicated. 2.4 VALVE TAGS A. Valve Tags: Stamped or engraved with 1/4-inch letters for piping system abbreviation and 1/2- inch numbers. 1. Tag Material: Brass, 0.032-inch minimum thickness, and having predrilled or stamped holes for attachment hardware. 2. Fasteners: Brass wire-link or beaded chain; or S-hook. B. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses. 1. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data. 2.5 WARNING TAGS A. Warning Tags: Preprinted or partially preprinted, accident-prevention tags, of plasticized card stock with matte finish suitable for writing. 1. Size: 3 by 5-1/4 inches minimum. 2. Fasteners: Brass grommet and wire. 3. Nomenclature: Large-size primary caption such as "DANGER," "CAUTION," or "DO NOT OPERATE." 4. Color: Yellow background with black lettering. 2.6 CEILING LABELS A. Description: 1/2-inch wide clear extra strength tape with 1/4-inch high black letters. Extra strength adhesive suitable for use on rough, textured, or uneven surfaces, as well as painted and powder coated surfaces. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 - 4 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and encapsulants. 3.2 PIPE LABEL INSTALLATION A. Stenciled Pipe Label Option: Stenciled labels may be provided instead of manufactured pipe labels, at Installer's option. Install stenciled pipe labels with painted, color-coded bands or rectangles, complying with ASME A13.1, on each piping system. 1. Identification Paint: Use for contrasting background. 2. Stencil Paint: Use for pipe marking. B. Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows: 1. Near each valve and control device. 2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch. 3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures. 4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping. 5. Spaced at maximum intervals of <Insert dimension> along each run. Reduce intervals to 25 feet in areas of congested piping and equipment. 6. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings. Omit intermediately spaced labels. C. Pipe Label Color Schedule: 1. ASME A131.1. 3.3 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems, except check valves; valves within factory-fabricated equipment units; shutoff valves; faucets; convenience and lawn-watering hose connections; and similar roughing-in connections of end-use fixtures and units. List tagged valves in a valve schedule. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 22 05 53 - 5 3.4 WARNING-TAG INSTALLATION A. Write required message on, and attach warning tags to, equipment and other items where required. END OF SECTION 22 05 53 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 1 SECTION 22 07 00 - PLUMBING INSULATION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Insulation materials: a. Flexible elastomeric. b. Mineral fiber. 2. Insulating cements. 3. Adhesives. 4. Factory-applied jackets. 5. Tapes. 6. Corner angles. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include thermal conductivity, thickness, and jackets (both factory and field applied, if any). B. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction indicating, interpreting, and certifying test results for compliance of insulation materials, sealers, attachments, cements, and jackets, with requirements indicated. Include dates of tests and test methods employed. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Insulation and related materials shall have fire-test- response characteristics indicated, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 84, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Factory label insulation and jacket materials and adhesive, mastic, tapes, and cement material containers, with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 2 1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame-spread index of 25 or less, and smoke-developed index of 50 or less. 2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame-spread index of 75 or less, and smoke-developed index of 150 or less. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Packaging: Insulation material containers shall be marked by manufacturer with appropriate ASTM standard designation, type and grade, and maximum use temperature. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate size and location of supports, hangers, and insulation shields specified in Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment." B. Coordinate clearance requirements with piping Installer for piping insulation application and equipment Installer for equipment insulation application. Before preparing piping Shop Drawings, establish and maintain clearance requirements for installation of insulation and field- applied jackets and finishes and for space required for maintenance. C. Coordinate installation and testing of heat tracing. 1.7 SCHEDULING A. Schedule insulation application after pressure testing systems and, where required, after installing and testing heat tracing. Insulation application may begin on segments that have satisfactory test results. B. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as possible in each area of construction. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 INSULATION MATERIALS A. Comply with requirements in Part 3 schedule articles for where insulating materials shall be applied. B. Products shall not contain asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds. C. 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. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 3 D. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel shall be qualified as acceptable according to ASTM C 795. E. Flexible Elastomeric: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type I for tubular materials and Type II for sheet materials. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Aeroflex USA Inc.; Aerocel. b. Armacell LLC; AP Armaflex. c. RBX Corporation; Insul-Sheet 1800 and Insul-Tube 180. F. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe Insulation: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Johns Manville; Micro-Lok. b. Knauf Insulation; 1000(Pipe Insulation. c. Owens Corning; Fiberglas Pipe Insulation. 2. Type I, 850 deg F Materials: Mineral or glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 547, Type I, Grade A, with factory-applied ASJ or with factory- applied ASJ-SSL. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory-Applied Jackets" Article. 2.2 INSULATING CEMENTS A. Mineral-Fiber Insulating Cement: Comply with ASTM C 195. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Insulco, Division of MFS, Inc.; Triple I. b. P. K. Insulation Mfg. Co., Inc.; Super-Stik. B. Mineral-Fiber, Hydraulic-Setting Insulating and Finishing Cement: Comply with ASTM C 449/C 449M. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Insulco, Division of MFS, Inc.; SmoothKote. b. P. K. Insulation Mfg. Co., Inc.; PK No. 127, and Quik-Cote. c. Rock Wool Manufacturing Company; Delta One Shot. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 4 2.3 ADHESIVES A. 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. B. Flexible Elastomeric Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-24179A, Type II, Class I. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Aeroflex USA Inc.; Aeroseal. b. Armacell LCC; 520 Adhesive. c. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-75. d. RBX Corporation; Rubatex Contact Adhesive. C. Mineral-Fiber Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-82. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-20. c. ITW TACC, Division of Illinois Tool Works; S-90/80. d. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 225. e. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 22-25. D. ASJ Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A for bonding insulation jacket lap seams and joints. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-82. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-20. c. ITW TACC, Division of Illinois Tool Works; S-90/80. d. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 225. e. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 22-25. 2.4 TAPES A. ASJ Tape: White vapor-retarder tape matching factory-applied jacket with acrylic adhesive, complying with ASTM C 1136. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Avery Dennison Corporation, Specialty Tapes Division; Fasson 0835. b. Compac Corp.; 104 and 105. c. Ideal Tape Co., Inc., an American Biltrite Company; 428 AWF ASJ. d. Venture Tape; 1540 CW Plus, 1542 CW Plus, and 1542 CW Plus/SQ. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 5 2. Width: 3 inches. 3. Thickness: 11.5 mils. 4. Adhesion: 90 ounces force/inch in width. 5. Elongation: 2 percent. 6. Tensile Strength: 40 lbf/inch in width. 7. ASJ Tape Disks and Squares: Precut disks or squares of ASJ tape. 2.5 CORNER ANGLES A. PVC Corner Angles: 30 mils thick, minimum 1 by 1 inch, PVC according to ASTM D 1784, Class 16354-C. White or color-coded to match adjacent surface. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation and other conditions affecting performance of insulation application. 1. Verify that systems and equipment to be insulated have been tested and are free of defects. 2. Verify that surfaces to be insulated are clean and dry. 3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces to be insulated. Before insulating, apply a corrosion coating to insulated surfaces as follows: 1. Stainless Steel: Coat 300 series stainless steel with an epoxy primer 5 mils thick and an epoxy finish 5 mils thick if operating in a temperature range between 140 and 300 deg F. Consult coating manufacturer for appropriate coating materials and application methods for operating temperature range. 2. Carbon Steel: Coat carbon steel operating at a service temperature between 32 and 300 deg F with an epoxy coating. Consult coating manufacturer for appropriate coating materials and application methods for operating temperature range. B. Coordinate insulation installation with the trade installing heat tracing. Comply with requirements for heat tracing that applies to insulation. C. Mix insulating cements with clean potable water; if insulating cements are to be in contact with stainless-steel surfaces, use demineralized water. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 6 3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. Install insulation materials, accessories, and finishes with smooth, straight, and even surfaces; free of voids throughout the length of equipment and piping including fittings, valves, and specialties. B. Install insulation materials, forms, vapor barriers or retarders, jackets, and thicknesses required for each item of equipment and pipe system as specified in insulation system schedules. C. 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. D. Install insulation with longitudinal seams at top and bottom of horizontal runs. E. Install multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams staggered. F. Do not weld brackets, clips, or other attachment devices to piping, fittings, and specialties. G. Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing. H. Install insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams and joints with adhesive recommended by insulation material manufacturer. I. Install insulation with least number of joints practical. J. Where vapor barrier is indicated, seal joints, seams, and penetrations in insulation at hangers, supports, anchors, and other projections with vapor-barrier mastic. 1. Install insulation continuously through hangers and around anchor attachments. 2. For insulation application where vapor barriers are indicated, extend insulation on anchor legs from point of attachment to supported item to point of attachment to structure. Taper and seal ends at attachment to structure with vapor-barrier mastic. 3. Install insert materials and install insulation to tightly join the insert. Seal insulation to insulation inserts with adhesive or sealing compound recommended by insulation material manufacturer. 4. Cover inserts with jacket material matching adjacent pipe insulation. Install shields over jacket, arranged to protect jacket from tear or puncture by hanger, support, and shield. K. Apply adhesives, mastics, and sealants at manufacturer's recommended coverage rate and wet and dry film thicknesses. L. Install insulation with factory-applied jackets as follows: 1. Draw jacket tight and smooth. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 7 2. 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. 3. 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 4 inches o.c. a. Do not staple longitudinal laps on insulation having a vapor barrier. 4. Cover joints and seams with tape as recommended by insulation material manufacturer to maintain vapor seal. 5. Where vapor barriers are indicated, apply vapor-barrier mastic on seams and joints and at ends adjacent to pipe flanges and fittings. M. Cut insulation in a manner to avoid compressing insulation more than 75 percent of its nominal thickness. N. Finish installation with systems at operating conditions. Repair joint separations and cracking due to thermal movement. O. 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. P. For above ambient services, do not install insulation to the following: 1. Testing agency labels and stamps. 2. Nameplates and data plates. 3. Handholes. 4. Cleanouts. 3.4 PENETRATIONS A. Insulation Installation at Interior Wall and Partition Penetrations (That Are Not Fire Rated): Install insulation continuously through walls and partitions. B. Insulation Installation at Fire-Rated Wall and Partition Penetrations: Install insulation continuously through penetrations of fire-rated walls and partitions. 1. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Firestopping" and fire-resistive joint sealers. C. Insulation Installation at Floor Penetrations: 1. Pipe: Install insulation continuously through floor penetrations. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 8 2. Seal penetrations through fire-rated assemblies. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Firestopping." 3.5 GENERAL PIPE INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Requirements in this article generally apply to all insulation materials except where more specific requirements are specified in various pipe insulation material installation articles. B. Insulation Installation on Fittings, Valves, Strainers, Flanges, and Unions: 1. Install insulation over fittings, valves, strainers, flanges, unions, and other specialties with continuous thermal and vapor-retarder integrity, unless otherwise indicated. 2. Insulate pipe elbows using preformed fitting insulation or mitered fittings made from same material and density as adjacent pipe insulation. Each piece shall be butted tightly against adjoining piece and bonded with adhesive. Fill joints, seams, voids, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement finished to a smooth, hard, and uniform contour that is uniform with adjoining pipe insulation. 3. Insulate tee fittings with preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Cut sectional pipe insulation to fit. Butt each section closely to the next and hold in place with tie wire. Bond pieces with adhesive. 4. Insulate valves using preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material, density, and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. For valves, insulate up to and including the bonnets, valve stuffing-box studs, bolts, and nuts. Fill joints, seams, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement. 5. Insulate strainers using preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material, density, and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. Fill joints, seams, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement. Insulate strainers so strainer basket flange or plug can be easily removed and replaced without damaging the insulation and jacket. Provide a removable reusable insulation cover. For below ambient services, provide a design that maintains vapor barrier. 6. Insulate flanges and unions using a section of oversized preformed pipe insulation. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. 7. Cover segmented insulated surfaces with a layer of finishing cement and coat with a mastic. Install vapor-barrier mastic for below ambient services and a breather mastic for above ambient services. Reinforce the mastic with fabric-reinforcing mesh. Trowel the mastic to a smooth and well-shaped contour. 8. For services not specified to receive a field-applied jacket except for flexible elastomeric and polyolefin, install fitted PVC cover over elbows, tees, strainers, valves, flanges, and unions. Terminate ends with PVC end caps. Tape PVC covers to adjoining insulation facing using PVC tape. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 9 9. Stencil or label the outside insulation jacket of each union with the word "UNION." Match size and color of pipe labels. C. Insulate instrument connections for thermometers, pressure gages, pressure temperature taps, test connections, flow meters, sensors, switches, and transmitters on insulated pipes, vessels, and equipment. Shape insulation at these connections by tapering it to and around the connection with insulating cement and finish with finishing cement, mastic, and flashing sealant. 3.6 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Seal longitudinal seams and end joints with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. B. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with cut sections of sheet insulation of same thickness as pipe insulation. 4. Secure insulation to flanges and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install mitered sections of pipe insulation. 2. Secure insulation materials and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. D. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed valve covers manufactured of same material as pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed valve covers are not available, install cut sections of pipe and sheet insulation to valve body. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 3. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 4. Secure insulation to valves and specialties and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 10 3.7 MINERAL-FIBER INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Insulation Installation on Straight Pipes and Tubes: 1. Secure each layer of preformed pipe insulation to pipe with wire or bands and tighten bands without deforming insulation materials. 2. Where vapor barriers are indicated, seal longitudinal seams, end joints, and protrusions with vapor-barrier mastic and joint sealant. 3. For insulation with factory-applied jackets on below ambient surfaces, do not staple longitudinal tabs but secure tabs with additional adhesive as recommended by insulation material manufacturer and seal with vapor-barrier mastic and flashing sealant. B. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install preformed pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with mineral-fiber blanket insulation. 4. Install jacket material with manufacturer's recommended adhesive, overlap seams at least 1 inch, and seal joints with flashing sealant. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed insulation elbows and fittings are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation, to a thickness equal to adjoining pipe insulation. Secure insulation materials with wire or bands. D. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed sections are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation to valve body. 3. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 4. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 3.8 PIPING INSULATION SCHEDULE, GENERAL A. Acceptable preformed pipe and tubular insulation materials and thicknesses are identified for each piping system and pipe size range. If more than one material is listed for a piping system, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING INSULATION 22 07 00 - 11 B. Items Not Insulated: Unless otherwise indicated, do not install insulation on the following: 1. Drainage piping located in crawl spaces. 2. Underground piping. 3. Chrome-plated pipes and fittings unless there is a potential for personnel injury. C. Service: Domestic hot and recirculated hot water: 1. Operating Temperature: 60 to 150 deg. F. 2. Insulation Material: Mineral fiber or flexible elastomeric. 3. Insulation Thickness: Apply the following insulation thicknesses: a. Pipe 1” and below: ½”. b. Pipe 1-1/4” and above: 1”. 4. Field-Applied Jacket: None. 5. Vapor Retarder Required: No. 6. Finish: None. D. Service: Domestic cold water: 1. Operating Temperature: 35 to 60 deg. F. 2. Insulation Material: Mineral fiber or flexible elastomeric. 3. Insulation Thickness: Apply the following insulation thicknesses: a. Pipe 1” and below: ½”. b. Pipe 1-1/4” and above: 1”. 4. Field-Applied Jacket: None. 5. Vapor Retarder Required: Yes. 6. Finish: None. E. Service: Exposed sanitary drains and domestic water supplies and stops for fixtures for the disabled: 1. Operating Temperature: 35 to 120 deg. F. 2. Insulation Material: Truebro Handi Lav-Guard Insulation Kit. 3. Finish: None. END OF SECTION 22 07 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 1 SECTION 22 11 16 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes domestic water piping inside the building. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for water distribution piping specialties. 1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Provide components and installation capable of producing domestic water piping systems with 125 psig, unless otherwise indicated. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For pipe, tube, fittings, and couplings. B. Water Samples: Specified in Part 3 "Cleaning" Article. C. Field quality-control test reports. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency. B. Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects; Sections 1 through 9," for potable domestic water piping and components. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.2 PIPING MATERIALS A. Refer to Part 3 "Pipe and Fitting Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting, and joining materials. B. Transition Couplings for Aboveground Pressure Piping: Coupling or other manufactured fitting the same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined. 2.3 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Types L, water tube, drawn temper for piping 4" and smaller. 1. Copper Pressure Fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought- copper, solder-joint fittings. 2. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint ends. 3. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body, with ball-and- socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends. 2.4 VALVES A. Bronze and cast-iron, general-duty valves are specified in Division 22 Section "Valves." B. Balancing and drain valves are specified in Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties." PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PIPE AND FITTING APPLICATIONS A. Transition and special fittings with pressure ratings at least equal to piping rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise indicated. B. Flanges may be used on aboveground piping, unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 3 C. Fitting Option: Extruded-tee connections and brazed joints may be used on aboveground copper tubing. 3.2 VALVE APPLICATIONS A. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply: 1. Shutoff Duty: Use bronze ball or gate valves for piping NPS 2 and smaller. 2. Throttling Duty: Use bronze ball or globe valves for piping NPS 2 and smaller. 3. Hot-Water-Piping, Balancing Duty: Automatic flow control valves. 4. Drain Duty: Hose-end drain valves. B. Install shutoff valve close to water main on each branch and riser serving plumbing fixtures or equipment, on each water supply to equipment, and on each water supply to plumbing fixtures that do not have supply stops. Use ball valves for piping NPS 2 and smaller. Use butterfly or gate valves for piping NPS 2-1/2 and larger. 3.3 PIPING INSTALLATION A. Basic piping installation requirements are specified in Division 22 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods." B. Install domestic water piping level and plumb. 3.4 JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Basic piping joint construction requirements are specified in Division 22 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods." B. Soldered Joints: Use ASTM B 813, water-flushable, lead-free flux; ASTM B 32, lead-free- alloy solder; and ASTM B 828 procedure, unless otherwise indicated. C. Extruded-Tee Connections: Form tee in copper tube according to ASTM F 2014. Use tool designed for copper tube; drill pilot hole, form collar for outlet, dimple tube to form seating stop, and braze branch tube into collar. 3.5 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Pipe hanger and support devices are specified in Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports." Install the following: 1. Vertical Piping: MSS Type 8 or Type 42, clamps. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 4 2. Individual, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs: According to the following: a. 100 Feet and Less: MSS Type 1, adjustable, steel clevis hangers. B. Install supports according to Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports." C. Rod diameter may be reduced 1 size for double-rod hangers, to a minimum of 3/8 inch. D. 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 4: 10 feet with 1/2-inch rod. E. Install supports for vertical copper tubing every 10 feet. 3.6 CONNECTIONS A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. B. Install piping adjacent to equipment and machines to allow service and maintenance. C. Connect domestic water piping to exterior water-service piping. Use transition fitting to join dissimilar piping materials. 3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Inspect domestic water piping as follows: 1. Do not enclose, cover, or put piping into operation until it has been inspected and approved by authorities having jurisdiction. 2. During installation, notify authorities having jurisdiction at least 24 hours before inspection must be made. Perform tests specified below in presence of authorities having jurisdiction: a. Roughing-in Inspection: Arrange for inspection of piping before concealing or closing-in after roughing-in and before setting fixtures. b. Final Inspection: Arrange final inspection for authorities having jurisdiction to observe tests specified below and to ensure compliance with requirements. 3. Reinspection: If authorities having jurisdiction find that piping will not pass test or inspection, make required corrections and arrange for reinspection. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 5 4. Reports: Prepare inspection reports and have them signed by authorities having jurisdiction. B. Test domestic water piping as follows: 1. Fill domestic water piping. Check components to determine that they are not air bound and that piping is full of water. 2. Test for leaks and defects in new piping and parts of existing piping that have been altered, extended, or repaired. If testing is performed in segments, submit separate report for each test, complete with diagram of portion of piping tested. 3. Leave new, altered, extended, or replaced domestic water piping uncovered and unconcealed until it has been tested and approved. Expose work that was covered or concealed before it was tested. 4. Cap and subject piping to static water pressure of 50 psig above operating pressure, without exceeding pressure rating of piping system materials. Isolate test source and allow to stand for four hours. Leaks and loss in test pressure constitute defects that must be repaired. 5. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping or portion thereof until satisfactory results are obtained. 6. Prepare reports for tests and required corrective action. 3.8 ADJUSTING A. Perform the following adjustments before operation: 1. Close drain valves, hydrants, and hose bibbs. 2. Open shutoff valves to fully open position. 3. Open throttling valves to proper setting. 4. Adjust balancing valves in hot-water-circulation return piping to provide adequate flow. a. Adjust calibrated balancing valves to flows indicated. 5. Remove plugs used during testing of piping and plugs used for temporary sealing of piping during installation. 6. Remove and clean strainer screens. Close drain valves and replace drain plugs. 7. Remove filter cartridges from housings and verify that cartridges are as specified for application where used and are clean and ready for use. 8. Check plumbing specialties and verify proper settings, adjustments, and operation. 3.9 CLEANING A. Clean and disinfect potable domestic water piping as follows: 1. Purge new piping and parts of existing domestic water piping that have been altered, extended, or repaired before using. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 22 11 16 - 6 2. Use purging and disinfecting procedures prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if methods are not prescribed, procedures described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652 or as described below: a. Flush piping system with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at outlets. b. Fill and isolate system according to either of the following: 1) Fill system or part thereof with water/chlorine solution with at least 50 ppm of chlorine. Isolate with valves and allow to stand for 24 hours. 2) Fill system or part thereof with water/chlorine solution with at least 200 ppm of chlorine. Isolate and allow to stand for three hours. c. Flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine is in water coming from system after the standing time. d. Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction. Repeat procedures if biological examination shows contamination. B. Prepare and submit reports of purging and disinfecting activities. C. Clean interior of domestic water piping system. Remove dirt and debris as work progresses. END OF SECTION 22 11 16 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 13 16 - 1 SECTION 22 13 16 – STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. B. This Section includes storm drainage, soil and waste, sanitary drainage, and vent piping inside the building and to locations indicated. C. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for storm drainage, soil, waste, and vent piping systems specialties. 1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Provide components and installation capable of producing piping systems with the following minimum working-pressure ratings, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Waste and Vent Piping: 10-foot head of water. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For pipe, tube, fittings, and couplings. B. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency. B. Comply with NSF 14, "Plastics Piping Systems Components and Related Materials," for plastic piping components. Include marking with "NSF-dwv" for plastic drain, waste, and vent piping; "NSF-drain" for plastic drain piping; "NSF-tubular" for plastic continuous waste piping; and "NSF-sewer" for plastic sewer piping. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 13 16 - 2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CAST-IRON SOIL PIPING A. Hub-and-Spigot Pipe and Fittings for pipe in ground: ASTM A 74, Service class. 1. Gaskets: ASTM C 564, rubber. B. Hubless Pipe and Fittings for pipe above ground: ASTM A 888 or CISPI 301. 1. Heavy duty, hubless pipe couplings: a. Standards: ASTM C 1277 and ASTM C 1540. b. Description: Stainless steel shield with stainless steel bands and tightening devices and ASTM C 564, rubber sleeve with integral center pipe stop. c. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following: 1) ANACO-Husky. 2) Clamp-All PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PIPING INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping installation. B. Install cleanouts at grade and extend to where building sanitary drains connect to building sanitary sewers. C. Install cleanout fitting with closure plug inside the building in sanitary force-main piping. D. Install cast-iron sleeve with water stop and mechanical sleeve seal at each service pipe penetration through foundation wall. Select number of interlocking rubber links required to make installation watertight. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. E. Install cast-iron soil piping according to CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook," Chapter IV, "Installation of Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings." F. Make changes in direction for soil and waste drainage and vent piping using appropriate branches, bends, and long-sweep bends. Sanitary tees and short-sweep 1/4 bends may be used on vertical stacks if change in direction of flow is from horizontal to vertical. Use long-turn, ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 13 16 - 3 double Y-branch and 1/8-bend fittings if 2 fixtures are installed back to back or side by side with common drain pipe. Straight tees, elbows, and crosses may be used on vent lines. Do not change direction of flow more than 90 degrees. Use proper size of standard increasers and reducers if pipes of different sizes are connected. Reducing size of drainage piping in direction of flow is prohibited. G. Lay buried building drainage piping beginning at low point of each system. Install true to grades and alignment indicated, with unbroken continuity of invert. Place hub ends of piping upstream. Install required gaskets according to manufacturer's written instructions for use of lubricants, cements, and other installation requirements. Maintain swab in piping and pull past each joint as completed. H. Install soil and waste drainage and vent piping at the following minimum slopes, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Building Sanitary Drain: 2 percent downward in direction of flow for piping NPS 2 and smaller; 1 percent downward in direction of flow for piping NPS 3 and larger. 2. Horizontal Sanitary Drainage Piping: 2 percent downward in direction of flow for piping, NPS 2 and smaller, 1 percent downward in direction of flow for piping NPS 3 and larger. 3. Vent Piping: 1 percent down toward vertical fixture vent or toward vent stack. I. Sleeves are not required for cast-iron soil piping passing through concrete slabs-on-grade if slab is without membrane waterproofing. J. Pipe restraint for pipe 5” and larger per CISPI. 3.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping joint construction. B. Cast-Iron, Soil-Piping Joints: Make joints according to CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook," Chapter IV, "Installation of Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings." 1. Gasketed Joints: Make with rubber gasket matching class of pipe and fittings. 2. Hubless Joints: Make with rubber gasket and sleeve or clamp. 3.3 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe hanger and support devices. Install the following: 1. Vertical Piping: MSS Type 8 or Type 42, clamps. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 13 16 - 4 2. Individual, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs: According to the following: a. MSS Type 1, adjustable, steel clevis hangers. B. Install supports according to Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports." C. Support vertical piping and tubing at base and at each floor. D. Rod diameter may be reduced 1 size for double-rod hangers, with 3/8-inch minimum rods. E. Install hangers for cast-iron soil piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing and minimum rod diameters: 1. NPS 1-1/2 and NPS 2: 60 inches with 3/8-inch rod. 2. Spacing for 10-foot lengths may be increased to 10 feet. Spacing for fittings is limited to 60 inches. F. Support piping and tubing not listed above according to MSS SP-69 and manufacturer's written instructions. 3.4 CONNECTIONS A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. B. Connect drainage and vent piping to the following: 1. Plumbing Fixtures: Connect drainage piping in sizes indicated, but not smaller than required by plumbing code. Refer to Division 22 Section "Plumbing Fixtures." 2. Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment: Connect atmospheric vent piping in sizes indicated, but not smaller than required by authorities having jurisdiction. 3. Plumbing Specialties: Connect drainage and vent piping in sizes indicated, but not smaller than required by plumbing code. Refer to Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties." 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. During installation, notify authorities having jurisdiction at least 24 hours before inspection must be made. Perform tests specified below in presence of authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Roughing-in Inspection: Arrange for inspection of piping before concealing or closing-in after roughing-in and before setting fixtures. 2. Final Inspection: Arrange for final inspection by authorities having jurisdiction to observe tests specified below and to ensure compliance with requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 STORM, SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 22 13 16 - 5 B. Reinspection: If authorities having jurisdiction find that piping will not pass test or inspection, make required corrections and arrange for reinspection. C. Reports: Prepare inspection reports and have them signed by authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Test for leaks and defects in new piping and parts of existing piping that have been altered, extended, or repaired. If testing is performed in segments, submit separate report for each test, complete with diagram of portion of piping tested. 2. Leave uncovered and unconcealed new, altered, extended, or replaced drainage and vent piping until it has been tested and approved. Expose work that was covered or concealed before it was tested. 3. Roughing-in Plumbing Test Procedure: Test drainage and vent piping, except outside leaders, on completion of roughing-in. Close openings in piping system and fill with water to point of overflow, but not less than 10-foot head of water. From 15 minutes before inspection starts to completion of inspection, water level must not drop. Inspect joints for leaks. 4. Finished Plumbing Test Procedure: After plumbing fixtures have been set and traps filled with water, test connections and prove they are gastight and watertight. Plug vent- stack openings on roof and building drains where they leave building. Introduce air into piping system equal to pressure of 1-inch wg. Use U-tube or manometer inserted in trap of water closet to measure this pressure. Air pressure must remain constant without introducing additional air throughout period of inspection. Inspect plumbing fixture connections for gas and water leaks. 5. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping, or portion thereof, until satisfactory results are obtained. 6. Prepare reports for tests and required corrective action. 3.6 CLEANING A. Clean interior of piping. Remove dirt and debris as work progresses. B. Protect drains during remainder of construction period to avoid clogging with dirt and debris and to prevent damage from traffic and construction work. C. Place plugs in ends of uncompleted piping at end of day and when work stops. END OF SECTION 22 13 16 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 1 SECTION 22 42 00 - PLUMBING FIXTURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes plumbing fixtures and related components. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 22 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for backflow preventers and specialty fixtures not in this Section. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Accessible Fixture: Plumbing fixture that can be approached, entered, and used by people with disabilities. B. Fitting: Device that controls flow of water into or out of plumbing fixture. Fittings specified in this Section include supplies and stops, faucets and spouts, shower heads and tub spouts, drains and tailpieces, and traps and waste pipes. Piping and general-duty valves are included where indicated. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include selected fixture and trim, fittings, accessories, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, and supports and indicate materials and finishes, dimensions, construction details, and flow-control rates for each type of fixture indicated. B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring and differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring. C. Maintenance Data: For plumbing fixtures to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 2 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain plumbing fixtures, faucets, and other components of each category through one source from a single manufacturer. 1. Exception: If fixtures, faucets, or other components are not available from a single manufacturer, obtain similar products from other manufacturers specified for that category. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in ICC A117.1, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities"; Public Law 90-480, "Architectural Barriers Act"; and Public Law 101-336, "Americans with Disabilities Act"; about plumbing fixtures for people with disabilities. D. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), 1985-494- 187" about plumbing fixtures for people with disabilities. E. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in Public Law 102-486, "Energy Policy Act," about water flow and consumption rates for plumbing fixtures. F. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects," for fixture materials that will be in contact with potable water. G. Select combinations of fixtures and trim, faucets, fittings, and other components that are compatible. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate roughing-in and final plumbing fixture locations, and verify that fixtures can be installed to comply with original design and referenced standards. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Sinks: Sloan. B. Supply and Waste Fittings: Brass Craft, Bridgeport Brass, Chicago Faucet, McGuire ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 3 C. All water faucets shall meet N.F.S. Standard 61, Section 9 for drinking water faucets and shall be certified by Underwriter's Laboratory. Product cartons shall feature the UL logo signifying certification to NSF 61, Section 9. The project shall be manufactured from brass construction brass components, which contact water within the faucet shall be from brass which contains no more than 3 percent lead by dry weight. 2.2 PLUMBING FIXTURES A. Sinks: 1. SK-1: a. Fixture: Sloan ES-2200, 60” X 23” stainless steel wall mounted double station scrub sink b. Mixing valves: Symmons 4-500X pressure balanced mixing valve with integral stops and concealed valves c. Photocell sensors: Sloan Optima ESF-40C gooseneck spout and electronic sensor with laminar flow control d. Trim: Stainless steel stamped drain fitting with tailpiece, McGuire 8090 adjustable chrome plated cast brass p-trap with cleanout, McGuire 2127 waste nipple with escutcheon e. Carrier: J.R. Smith floor mounted chair carrier PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine roughing-in for water soil and for waste piping systems and supports to verify actual locations and sizes of piping connections and that locations and types of supports match those indicated, before plumbing fixture installation. Use manufacturer's roughing-in data if roughing-in data are not indicated. B. Examine walls, floors, and cabinets for suitable conditions where fixtures are to be installed. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 FIXTURE INSTALLATION A. Assemble fixtures, trim, fittings, and other components according to manufacturers' written instructions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 4 B. For wall-hanging fixtures, install off-floor supports affixed to building substrate. 1. Use carrier supports with waste fitting and seal for back-outlet fixtures. 2. Use carrier supports without waste fitting for fixtures with tubular waste piping. 3. Use chair-type carrier supports with rectangular steel uprights for accessible fixtures. C. Install back-outlet, wall-hanging fixtures onto waste fitting seals and attach to supports. D. Install wall-hanging fixtures with tubular waste piping attached to supports. E. Install fixtures level and plumb according to manufacturers' written instructions and roughing-in drawings. F. Install water-supply piping with stop on each supply to each fixture to be connected to water distribution piping. Attach supplies to supports or substrate within pipe spaces behind fixtures. Install stops in locations where they can be easily reached for operation. 1. Exception: Use ball, gate, or globe valve if stops are not specified with fixture. Refer to Division 22 Section "Valves" for general-duty valves. G. Install trap and tubular waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be directly connected to sanitary drainage system. H. Install tubular waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be indirectly connected to drainage system. I. Install faucet-spout fittings with specified flow rates and patterns in faucet spouts if faucets are not available with required rates and patterns. Include adapters if required. J. Install water-supply, flow-control fittings with specified flow rates in fixture supplies at stop valves. K. Install faucet, flow-control fittings with specified flow rates and patterns in faucet spouts if faucets are not available with required rates and patterns. Include adapters if required. L. Install traps on fixture outlets. M. Install escutcheons at piping wall ceiling penetrations in exposed, finished locations and within cabinets and millwork. Use deep-pattern escutcheons if required to conceal protruding fittings. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for escutcheons. N. Seal joints between fixtures and walls, floors, and counters using sanitary-type, one-part, mildew-resistant, silicone sealant. Match sealant color to fixture color. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for sealant and installation requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 5 3.3 CONNECTIONS A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 22 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. B. Connect water supplies from water distribution piping to fixtures. C. Connect drain piping from fixtures to drainage piping. D. Supply and Waste Connections to Plumbing Fixtures: Connect fixtures with water supplies, stops, risers, traps, and waste piping. Use size fittings required to match fixtures. Connect to plumbing piping. E. Supply and Waste Connections to Fixtures and Equipment Specified in Other Sections: Connect fixtures and equipment with water supplies, stops, risers, traps, and waste piping specified. Use size fittings required to match fixtures and equipment. Connect to plumbing piping. F. Ground Equipment: 1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque- tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Verify that installed fixtures are categories and types specified for locations where installed. B. Check that fixtures are complete with trim, faucets, fittings, and other specified components. C. Inspect installed fixtures for damage. Replace damaged fixtures and components. D. Test installed fixtures after water systems are pressurized for proper operation. Replace malfunctioning fixtures and components, then retest. Repeat procedure until units operate properly. 3.5 ADJUSTING A. Operate and adjust faucets and controls. Replace damaged and malfunctioning fixtures, fittings, and controls. B. Adjust water pressure at faucets, to produce proper flow and stream. C. Replace washers and seals of leaking and dripping faucets and stops. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 PLUMBING FIXTURES 22 42 00 - 6 3.6 CLEANING A. Clean fixtures, faucets, and other fittings with manufacturers' recommended cleaning methods and materials. Do the following: 1. Remove faucet spouts and strainers, remove sediment and debris, and reinstall strainers and spouts. 2. Remove sediment and debris from drains. 3.7 PROTECTION A. Provide protective covering for installed fixtures and fittings. B. Do not allow use of fixtures for temporary facilities unless approved in writing by Owner. END OF SECTION 22 42 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 1 SECTION 22 63 13 - MEDICAL GAS PIPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes medical gas piping and related specialties for the following medical gas systems: 1. Medical gas pressure systems: a. Oxygen piping, designated "oxygen." b. Medical compressed-air piping, designated "medical air." c. Nitrous oxide piping, designated "nitrous oxide." d. Nitrogen piping, designated "nitrogen." e. Carbon dioxide piping, designated "carbon dioxide." 2. Medical gas suction systems: a. Medical-surgical vacuum piping, designated "medical vacuum." b. Waste anesthetic gas disposal piping, designated "WAGD." 1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. General: Provide medical gas and vacuum piping systems that comply with the following NFPA 99 level categories: 1. Level 1: For entire facility with systems where failure of medical gas supply would be immediate and direct life-safety threat to patients. Air and vacuum equipment arrangement must be duplex or redundant. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Medical gas tubes and fittings. 2. Medical gas service connections and pressure control panels. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, control and alarm wiring. C. Coordination Drawings: For medical gas systems. Include relationship to other services that serve same work area. D. Brazing Certificates: As required by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, or AWS B2.2. E. Piping Material Certification: Signed by Installer certifying that medical gas piping materials comply with NFPA 99 – 2005 requirements. F. Qualification Data: For testing agency. G. Field quality-control test reports. H. Operation and Maintenance Data: For medical gas piping and specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. Include data for the following: 1. Medical gas service connections and pressure control panels. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency, with the experience and capability to conduct the testing indicated, that is NITC 60/30 certified and that is listed below: 1. ARTEC. (317) 965-2165 2. DEW, LLC. (812) 933-9076 3. MGM, Inc. (865) 414-0123 4. Gas Medix. (812) 477-2150 5. Northeast Medical Consultants. (888) 534-4295 B. Brazing: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications," or AWS B2.2, "Standard for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification." C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. D. ASME Compliance: Fabricate and label bulk medical gas storage tanks to comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, "Pressure Vessels." E. Comply with NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code." F. Comply with NFPA 99 - 2005, "Health Care Facilities," for materials and installation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 3 G. Comply with ASSE 6010, “Professional Qualification Standard for Medical Gas System Installers”. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases with concrete work. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. 2.2 PIPES, TUBES, AND FITTINGS A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 819, Type L, seamless, drawn-temper, medical gas tube that has been factory cleaned, purged, and sealed for oxygen service. Include standard color marking "OXY," "MED," "OXY/MED," "OXY/ACR," or "ACR/MED" in blue for Type L tube. 1. Fittings: Factory cleaned, purged, and bagged for oxygen service according to ASTM B 819. a. Copper Pressure Fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought-copper solder-joint pressure type with socket depth cut down to ASME B16.50 standard or ASME B16.50, wrought copper with dimensions for brazed joints. b. Cast-Copper-Alloy Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 300. c. Copper Unions: ASME B16.22 or MSS SP-123. B. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B88, Type L, seamless, drawn temper medical gas tube for medical vacuum, WAGD, medical air intake and vacuum vent piping. 1. Fittings: Factory cleaned, purged and bagged for oxygen service according to ASTM B 819. a. Copper pressure fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought copper solder joint pressure type with socket depth cut down to ASME B16.50 or ASME B16.50, wrought copper with dimensions for brazed joints. b. Cast copper alloy flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 300. c. Copper unions: ASME B16.22 or MSS SP-123. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 4 2.3 JOINING MATERIALS A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for joining materials not in this Section. B. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP series alloys. Flux is prohibited unless used with bronze fittings. C. Threaded-Joint Tape: PTFE. D. Gasket Material: ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos free, and suitable for oxygen service. 2.4 MEDICAL GAS VALVES A. Valves, General: Factory cleaned for oxygen service and bagged. B. Copper-Alloy Ball Valves: MSS SP-110, 3-piece-body, full-port ball valve rated for 300-psig minimum working pressure; with chrome-plated brass ball, PTFE or TFE seats, blowout-proof stem, threaded or solder-joint ends, and locking-type handle designed for quarter turn between opened and closed positions. 1. Manufacturers: a. Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.; Chemetron Div. b. Amico Corporation. c. Beacon Medaes. d. Ohio Medical. C. Bronze Check Valves: Straight-through-pattern, spring-loaded ball check valve; designed for 300-psig minimum working pressure. D. Zone Valve Boxes: Formed or extruded aluminum for recessed mounting, with holes for medical gas piping and anchors. Include boxes for single- or multiple-valve installation with pressure gage and in sizes to permit manual operation of valves. 1. Interior Finish: Factory-applied white enamel. 2. Cover Plate: Stainless steel with NAAMM AMP 503, No. 4 finish with frangible or removable windows. 3. Valve-Box Windows: Clear or tinted transparent plastic with labeling that includes rooms served, according to NFPA 99 - 2005. E. Safety Valves: Bronze body with settings to match system requirements. 1. Pressure Relief Valves: ASME construction, poppet type. 2. Vacuum Relief Valves: Specialty manufacturer's option. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 5 F. Pressure Regulators: Bronze body and trim; spring-loaded, diaphragm-operated, relieving type; manual pressure-setting adjustment; rated for 250-psig minimum inlet pressure; and capable of controlling delivered air pressure within 0.5 psig for each 10-psig inlet pressure. 2.5 MEDICAL GAS SERVICE CONNECTIONS A. Connection Devices: For specific medical gas pressure and vacuum services listed. Include roughing-in assemblies, finishing assemblies, and cover plates. Individual cover plates are not required if service connection is in multiple unit or assembly with cover plate. Furnish recessed-type units made for concealed piping, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Outlet Configuration: Pin Index (Beacon Medaes). 2. Manufacturers: a. Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.; Chemetron Div. b. Amico Corporation. c. Beacon Medaes Diamond Care. d. Ohio Medical. 3. Roughing-in Assembly: a. Steel outlet box for recessed mounting and concealed piping. b. Brass-body outlet block with secondary check valve that will prevent gas flow when primary valve is removed. c. Double seals that will prevent gas leakage. d. ASTM B 819, Type K, copper inlet or outlet tube brazed to valve with gas-service marking and tube-end dust cap. 4. Finishing Assembly: a. Brass housing with primary check valve. b. Double seals that will prevent gas leakage. c. Cover plate with gas-service label. 5. Quick-Connect Service Connections: With keyed indexing to prevent interchange between services, constructed to permit one-handed connection and removal of equipment, and with positive-locking ring that retains equipment stem in valve during use. Include the following: a. Oxygen Service Connections: Keyed oxygen outlet. b. Medical Air Service Connections: Keyed medical air outlet. c. Nitrous Oxide Service Connections: Keyed nitrous oxide outlet. d. Carbon Dioxide Service Connections: Keyed carbon dioxide outlet. e. Medical Vacuum Service Connections: Keyed medical vacuum suction inlet. f. Medical Vacuum Slide Brackets: With pattern matching medical vacuum service connection. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 6 g. WAGD Service Connections: Keyed WAGD suction inlet. 6. D.I.S.S. Service Connections: CGA V-5, with threaded indexing to prevent interchange between services, constructed to permit one-handed connection and removal of equipment. a. Oxygen Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1240, oxygen outlet. b. Medical Air Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1160, medical air outlet. c. Nitrous Oxide Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1040, nitrous oxide outlet. d. Carbon Dioxide Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1080, carbon dioxide outlet. e. Medical Vacuum Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1220, medical vacuum suction inlet. f. Medical Vacuum Slide Brackets: With pattern matching medical vacuum service connection. g. WAGD Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 2220, WAGD suction inlet. h. Nitrogen Service Connections: CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1120, nitrogen outlet. 7. Wall Outlet Service Connection Cover Plates: One piece, stainless steel, with NAAMM AMP 503, No. 4 finish and permanent, color-coded, medical gas identifying label matching corresponding outlets. 8. Vacuum Bottle-Slide Brackets: Bottle-slide and mounting assembly matching pattern of vacuum inlet. Include one slide bracket for each wall-mounting vacuum inlet unless no slide bracket requirement is indicated. 2.6 MEDICAL GAS PRESSURE CONTROL PANELS A. Description: Steel box and support brackets for recessed roughing-in with stainless-steel or anodized-aluminum cover plate with printed operating instructions. Include manifold assembly consisting of inlet supply valve, inlet supply pressure gage, line-pressure control regulator, outlet supply pressure gage, D.I.S.S. service connection, and piping outlet for remote service connection. 1. Manufacturers: a. Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.; Chemetron Div. b. Amico Corporation. c. Beacon Medaes. d. Ohio Medical. 2. Minimum Working Pressure: 180 psig. 3. Line-Pressure Control Regulator: Self-relieving, diaphragm type with precision manual adjustment. 4. Pressure Gages: 0- to 300-psig range. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 7 5. Before final assembly, provide temporary dust shield and U-tube for testing. 6. Nitrogen Control Panels: Label cover plate "Nitrogen Pressure Control." Include CGA V-5, D.I.S.S. No. 1120, nitrogen outlet. 2.7 TEST GAS A. Description: Oil-free dry nitrogen complying with CGA P-9, for purging and testing of piping. 2.8 IDENTIFICATION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment" for identification of piping, valves, gages, alarms, and specialties and for labels for bulk medical gas storage tanks. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION A. Interruption of Existing Medical Gas Service: Do not interrupt medical gas service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary medical gas service according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify Architect and Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed interruption of medical gas service. 2. Do not proceed with interruption of medical gas service without Architect's and Owner's written permission. 3.2 CONCRETE BASES A. Install concrete bases for medical gas manifolds. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for concrete bases and to Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for formwork, reinforcement, and concrete requirements. 3.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS A. Specialty and Equipment Flanged Connections: Use cast-copper-alloy companion flange with gasket and brazed joint for connection to copper tube. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 8 3.4 MEDICAL GAS VALVE APPLICATIONS A. Drawings indicate medical gas valve types to be used. If specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply: 1. Medical Gas Pressure Piping: a. Shutoff Valves NPS 4 and Smaller: Copper-alloy ball valve. b. Check Valves NPS 3 and Smaller: Bronze. 2. Medical Vacuum Piping: a. Shutoff Valves NPS 4 and Smaller: Copper-alloy ball valve. b. Check Valves NPS 3 and Smaller: Bronze. 3. WAGD Piping: a. Shutoff Valves NPS 3 and Smaller: Copper-alloy ball valve. b. Check Valves NPS 3 and Smaller: Bronze. 4. Zone Valves: With copper-tube extensions and gage. 3.5 PIPING INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping installation. B. Install supports and anchors according to Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment" with spacing according to NFPA 99 - 2005. C. Install thermometers and pressure gages according to Division 22 Section "Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping." D. Purge medical gas piping, using oil-free dry nitrogen, after installing piping but before connecting to service connections, alarms, and gages. E. All piping installations shall conform to NFPA Bulletin 99 - 2005, CGA, and/or any other Federal, State or Local Codes and Ordinances covering these installations. F. All piping, fittings, valves, and other devices shall be received on the job cleaned, sealed, and marked for oxygen service. On-site cleaning is prohibited. G. Tools used in cutting or reaming shall be kept free from oil or grease. H. After installation of piping, but before installation of the outlet valves, the line shall be blown clean by means of nitrogen. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 9 I. Apply pipe labeling during installation process and not after installation is complete. J. Joints shall be made using a brazing compound containing silver alloys having a melting point of 1000F or higher. Piping shall be purged with nitrogen during brazing to prevent the formation of copper oxide particles. The outside of the pipe and fittings shall be cleaned by washing with hot water after assembly. K. Screw joints used in shutoff valves shall be installed by tinning the male thread with soft solder. Litharge and glycerin, or an approved oxygen luting or sealing compound, are acceptable. L. Medical gas piping shall not be installed in kitchens, electrical switchgear rooms, elevator shafts, and areas with open flames. 3.6 MEDICAL GAS VALVE INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping and valve installation. B. Install valves in locations required by and according to NFPA 99 - 2005. C. Install shutoff valve at each connection to and from medical gas specialties and equipment. D. Install check valves to maintain correct direction of fluid flow to and from medical gas specialties and equipment. E. Install valve boxes recessed in wall and anchored to substrate. Single boxes may be used for multiple valves that serve same area or function. F. Install zone valves and gages in valve boxes. Rotate valves to angle that prevents closure of cover when valve is in closed position. 1. Pressure System Valves: Install pressure gage downstream from valve. 2. Suction System Valves: Install vacuum gage upstream from valve. G. Install pressure safety and vacuum relief valves where recommended by specialty manufacturers. H. Install pressure regulators in piping to reduce pressure. 3.7 JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping joint construction. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 10 B. Brazed Joints: Use silver- or copper-phosphorus-composition filler metal and comply with CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," Section VII, "Brazed Joints"; or AWS D10.13, "Recommended Practices for the Brazing of Copper Pipe and Tubing for Medical Gas Systems." 3.8 MEDICAL GAS SERVICE CONNECTION INSTALLATION A. Install medical gas service connections, of types indicated, in walls. Attach roughing-in assembly to substrate; attach finishing assembly to roughing-in assembly. B. Install medical gas service connections, of types indicated, in medical gas service units. 3.9 CONNECTIONS A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. B. Install piping adjacent to specialties and equipment to allow service and maintenance. C. Connect medical gas piping to specialties, equipment, and accessories. 1. Connection NPS 2 and Smaller: With shutoff valve and copper union. 2. Connection NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: With shutoff valve and cast-copper-alloy flange. D. Ground specialties and equipment according to Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding." E. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section "Conductors and Cables." F. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque- tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B. 3.10 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION A. Install identifying labels and devices for medical gas piping systems according to NFPA 99- 2005. Refer to Division 22 Section "Mechanical Identification" for labeling and identification materials. B. Captions and Color-Coding: Use the following or similar medical gas captions and color- coding for medical gas piping products where required by NFPA 99-2005: 1. Oxygen: White letters on green background or green letters on white background. 2. Medical Air: Black letters on yellow background. 3. Nitrous Oxide: White letters on blue background. 4. Nitrogen: White letters on black background. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 11 5. Carbon Dioxide: Black or white letters on gray background. 6. Medical Vacuum: Black letters on white background. 7. WAGD: White letters on purple background. C. Label medical gas systems operating at other-than-standard pressure with system operating pressure. D. Apply pipe labeling during installation process and not after installation is complete. E. Mounting Heights: 1. Zone valves shall be mounted at 60” above finish floor to the center of the valve. 2. Service fittings shall be mounted at 54” above finish floor to the center of fitting unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. 3. Alarm panels shall be mounted at 54” above finish floor to the center of the panel. 3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. Provide oil-free dry nitrogen, medical gases, materials, and equipment required for testing. 2. Level 1 Pressure Medical Gas Testing: Use oil-free dry nitrogen, unless otherwise indicated, and perform procedures and tests as indicated in NFPA 99-2005 performance and testing paragraphs for piped gas systems. Include the following: a. Performance Testing: 1) Blow Down: Clear piping before connecting service connections or outlets. 2) Initial Pressure Tests: Subject each piping section to test pressure of 1.5 times system working pressure, but not less than 150 psig, before attaching system components, after installing station outlets with test caps (if supplied) in place, and before concealing piping system. Maintain test until joints are examined for leaks by means of soapy water. Repair leaks with new materials and retest systems. 3) Cross-Connection Tests: Determine that no cross connections of piping systems exist. Disconnect all systems except system to be checked. Pressurize system to 50 psig. Verify that gas flow from service connections and outlets is only from system being checked. Repeat for each system. Verify correct labeling. 4) Purge Tests: Perform heavy intermittent purging of piping and full-flow purging of service connections. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 12 5) Standing-Pressure Tests: Install assembled system components after testing individual systems as specified above. Subject systems to 24-hour standing- pressure test at 20 percent above normal line pressure. Verify that pressure differences comply with required calibration. Repair leaks with new materials and retest systems. b. System Verification: 1) Cross-Connection Tests: Repeat cross-connection test above or perform alternate tests with each gas at different pressure. 2) Flow Tests: Perform flow test at each outlet. 3) Valve Tests: Verify proper valve operation. 4) Alarm Tests: Operate systems and verify proper warning indication of each medical gas piping system function. 5) Piping Purity Tests: Test for dew point and hydrocarbons as compared to source gas. 6) Final Tie-End Tests: Verify that above tests have been successfully performed. 7) Operational Pressure Tests: Use designated system gases and test for pressure and flow. 8) Medical Gas Concentration Tests: Test each gas for required concentration. 9) Labeling: Verify correct labeling. 3. Level 1 Vacuum System Testing: Use oil-free dry nitrogen, unless otherwise indicated, and perform procedures and tests as indicated in NFPA 99-2002 performance and testing paragraphs for piped vacuum systems. Include the following: a. Blow Down: Clear piping before connecting service connections or inlets. b. Initial Pressure Tests: Subject each piping section to test pressure not less than 150 psig before attaching system components, after installing station outlets with test caps (if supplied) in place, and before concealing piping system. Maintain test until joints are examined for leaks by means of soapy water. Repair leaks with new materials and retest systems. c. Initial Cross-Connection Tests: Determine that no cross connections of piping systems exist. Disconnect all systems except system to be checked. Pressurize system to 50 psig. Verify that gas flow from service connections and outlets is only from system being checked. Repeat for each system. Verify correct labeling. d. Standing-Pressure Tests: Install assembled system components after testing individual systems as specified above. Subject systems to 24-hour standing- pressure test at not less than 60 psig. e. Final Cross-Connection Tests: Repeat cross-connection test above or perform alternate tests with each system at different pressure. f. Vacuum Tests: Verify functional operation of components. g. Valve Tests: Verify proper valve operation. h. Alarm Tests: Operate systems and verify proper warning indication of each medical gas piping system function. i. Labeling: Verify correct labeling. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 MEDICAL GAS PIPING 22 63 13 - 13 4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. C. Testing Certification: Certify that specified tests, inspections, and procedures have been performed and certify report results. Include the following: 1. Inspections performed. 2. Procedures, materials, and gases used. 3. Test methods used. 4. Results of tests. END OF SECTION 22 63 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 1 SECTION 23 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems. 2. Dielectric fittings. 3. Mechanical sleeve seals. 4. Sleeves. 5. Escutcheons. 6. Grout. 7. HVAC demolition. 8. Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections. 9. Painting and finishing. 10. Concrete bases. 11. Supports and anchorages. 12. Roof curbs. 13. Equipment supports. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct chases, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels. B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms. C. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations. D. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above solid ceilings and within chases. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 2 E. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters. F. The following are industry abbreviations for plastic materials: 1. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic. 2. PE: Polyethylene plastic. 3. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic. G. The following are industry abbreviations for rubber materials: 1. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. 2. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Dielectric fittings. 2. Mechanical sleeve seals. 3. Escutcheons. 4. Roof curbs. 5. Supports and anchorages. 6. Roof curbs. 7. Equipment supports. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." B. Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications." 1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping." 2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current. C. Electrical Characteristics for HVAC Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 3 D. Roofing Standards: Comply with the following: 1. SMACNA’s “Architectural Sheet Metal Manual” details for fabrication including flanges and cap flashing to coordinate with type of roofing indicated. 2. NRCA’s “Roofing and Waterproof Manual” details for installing units. 3. Existing roofs: Maintain existing roof warranty. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture into the pipe. B. Store plastic pipes protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending. C. Deliver, store and install materials and equipment (including supports and hangers) such that they are maintaining “as-new” condition (e.g. no rust) upon installation and up through the date of Substantial Completion. Account for environmental conditions of the construction site and schedule work accordingly. D. Do not allow any materials nor equipment to be stored in standing water from a rainstorm. 1.7 COORDINATION A. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction, to allow for HVAC installations. B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed. C. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for HVAC items requiring access that are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Division 8. D. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied or partially occupied by the Owner or others unless specifically allowed under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. 1. Notify Owner at least seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. Identify extent and duration of utility interruptions. 2. Indicate method of proposed utility interruptions in detail. 3. Do not proceed with proposed utility interruptions without Owner’s permission. E. Coordinate installation of above ceiling components and devices such that maintenance access is achieved at the completion of the project when all ceiling mounted components are installed. Coordinate with all trades. Ultimate responsibility for any rework required to achieve ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 4 maintenance access is the responsibility of the Contractor responsible for coordination as noted in Division 1 Sections. The required maintenance access is defined here for this contract: 1. A person with a 24” arm length can stand on a folding ladder which rests on the finished floor and which does not extend through the ceiling grid. All lights and diffusers remain in the grid when defining maintenance access. Ceiling tiles with sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, fire alarm devices and other system devices remain in the grid when defining maintenance access. 2. While standing on a step of this ladder which is rated for standing upon and while not leaning against the ceiling grid, this person can touch the following items with both hands at the same time: a. Terminal unit/terminal box damper actuators. b. Terminal unit/terminal box reheat valve actuators. c. Terminal unit/terminal box airflow controller. d. Terminal unit/terminal box transformers, EP switches, temperature sensor, and all other control components. e. Terminal box discharge low pressure volume dampers on diffuser runouts. f. Terminal unit/terminal box piped accessories – strainer, PT ports, air vents, drains, shutoff valves, unions and calibrated balance valves. g. Piped hydronic system shutoff valves, calibrated balance valves, control valves, vents, and drains. h. Steam system traps, control valves, humidifier components and humidifier control components. i. Fire damper and fire/smoke damper duct access doors. j. Fire damper and fire/smoke damper fusible links. F. Locate buried utility and distribution services within the project area. G. Provide temporary connections to maintain existing systems in service during the construction. This may include ductwork, piping, power, controls, water, as well as other connections as required. H. Provide the Owner a schedule prior to the start of demolition with phased selected demolition identified by system and by floor. Identify required outages on the schedule and any temporary measures required to maintain existing systems in service. I. Coordinate the HVAC demolition with all aspects of demolition and temporary construction (including dust barriers) by other trades. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 5 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. B. Provide all materials necessary for demolition work to occur, including cutting, capping, removing walls for access, and repairing finishes. 2.2 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS A. Refer to individual Division 23 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods. B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings. C. Hex bushings, face bushings, and plugs are not acceptable in any Division 23 piping system. 2.3 JOINING MATERIALS A. Refer to individual Division 23 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below. B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping system contents. 1. Steam service: ASME B16.20, spiral wound gasket with stainless steel metal winding strip, flat, asbestos-free graphite filler, 1/8-inch (3.2-mm) maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated. Suitable for pressure class of service and a minimum operating temperature of 600 deg F. Similar to Flexitallic Style CG. 2. All other services: Thermoseal C-4401, 1/16” thick. 3. Do not apply compounds, adhesives, or anti-stick lubricants to gasket surface. C. Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel, unless otherwise indicated. D. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated. E. Solder Filler Metals: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flushable flux according to ASTM B 813. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 6 F. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP Series, copper-phosphorus alloys for general-duty brazing, unless otherwise indicated; and AWS A5.8, BAg1, silver alloy for refrigerant piping, unless otherwise indicated. G. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded. H. Solvent Cements for Joining Plastic Piping: 1. CPVC Piping: ASTM F 493. 2. PVC Piping: ASTM D 2564. Include primer according to ASTM F 656. I. Fiberglass Pipe Adhesive: As furnished or recommended by pipe manufacturer. 2.4 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS A. Description: Combination fitting of copper alloy and ferrous materials with threaded, solder- joint, plain, or weld-neck end connections that match piping system materials. B. Insulating Material: Suitable for system fluid, pressure, and temperature. C. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum working pressure at 225 deg F. Minimum 400 volts dielectric resistance, insulated against galvanic corrosion, threaded ends, O-ring. 1. Manufacturers: a. Capitol Manufacturing Co. b. Central Plastics Company. c. Eclipse, Inc. d. Epco Sales, Inc. e. Hart Industries, International, Inc. f. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. g. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div. D. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated, companion-flange assembly, for 150- or 300-psig (1035- or 2070-kPa) minimum working pressure as required to suit system pressures. 1. Manufacturers: a. Capitol Manufacturing Co. b. Central Plastics Company. c. Drake Specialties. d. Epco Sales, Inc. e. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 7 E. Dielectric-Flange Kits: Companion-flange assembly for field assembly. Include flanges, full- face- or ring-type neoprene or phenolic gasket, phenolic or polyethylene bolt sleeves, phenolic washers, and steel backing washers. 1. Manufacturers: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Central Plastics Company. d. Drake Specialties. e. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 2. Separate companion flanges and steel bolts and nuts shall have 150- or 300-psig (1035- or 2070-kPa) minimum working pressure where required to suit system pressures. F. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized-steel coupling with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; threaded ends; and 300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum working pressure at 225 deg F (107 deg C). 1. Manufacturers: a. Calpico, Inc. b. Lochinvar Corp. G. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipple with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum working pressure at 225 deg F (107 deg C). 1. Manufacturers: a. Perfection Corp., Clearflow Dielectric Fittings. b. Precision Plumbing Products, Inc. c. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc. d. Victaulic Co. of America. 2.5 MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS A. Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between pipe and sleeve. 1. Manufacturers: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Metraflex Co. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 8 2. Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe. 3. Pressure Plates: Stainless steel. Include two for each sealing element. 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element. 2.6 SLEEVES A. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: 0.0239-inch (0.6-mm) minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint. B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40 up to 10” NPS, standard weight for 12” NPS and larger, galvanized, plain ends, fabricated with 2” integral seal welded waterstop. Touch up cut ends of galvanized pipe sleeves with zinc-rich coating prior to installation. C. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Manufacturers: a. Calpico, Inc. D. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing. 1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws. E. Stainless Steel Sheet: Fabricated 304L stainless steel, 0.078” minimum thickness, round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint, fabricated with 2” integral seal welded waterstop. 2.7 ESCUTCHEONS A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening. B. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. C. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated. D. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With set screw or spring clips and chrome-plated finish. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 9 2.8 GROUT A. Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, non-shrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout. 1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, non-staining, non-corrosive, nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications. 2. Design Mix: 5000-psi (34.5-MPa), 28-day compressive strength. 3. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged. 2.9 ROOF CURBS A. General: If not specified in individual Division 23 specification sections, provide roof curbs capable of supporting superimposed live and dead loads, including equipment loads and other construction to be supported on roof curbs. Coordinate dimensions with rough-in information or shop drawings of equipment to be supported. B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified: 1. Custom Curb, Inc. 2. Pate Co. (The). 3. ThyCurb, Inc. C. Fabrication: Unless otherwise indicated or required for strength, fabricate units from minimum 0.0747 inch (1.9 mm) thick, structural quality, hot dip galvanized or aluminum zinc alloy coated steel sheet, factory primed and prepared for painting with welded or sealed mechanical corner joints. 1. Provide fire retardant treated wood nailers at tops of curbs and formed flanges at perimeter bottom for mounting to roof. 2. On ribbed or fluted metal roofs, form flange at perimeter bottom to conform to roof profile. 3. Provide manufacturer’s standard rigid or semi-rigid insulation and metal liners. 4. Provide formed cants and base profile coordinated with roof insulation thickness. 5. Fabricate units to minimum height of 16 inches (400 mm) unless otherwise indicated. 6. Sloping roofs: Where slop of roof deck exceeds 1/4-inch per foot (1:48) fabricate curb units with water diverter or cricket and with height tapered to match slope to level tops of units. 7. Provide curbs suitable for equipment dead weight, wind loads, seismic lifting, and anchoring forces as required. 8. Provide anchoring instructions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 10 2.10 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS A. General: If not specified in individual Division 23 specification sections, provide equipment supports capable of supporting superimposed live and dead loads, including equipment loads and other construction to be supported. Coordinate dimensions with rough-in information or shop drawings of equipment to be supported. B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified. 1. Custom Curb, Inc. 2. Pate Co. (The). 3. ThyCurb, Inc. C. Fabrication: Unless otherwise indicated or required for strength, fabricate units from minimum 0.0747 inch (1.9 mm) thick, structural quality, hot dip galvanized or aluminum zinc alloy coated steel sheet; factory primed and prepared for painting with welded or sealed mechanical corner joints. 1. Provide fire retardant treated wood nailers at tops of curbs and formed flanged at perimeter bottom for mounting to roof. 2. On ribbed or fluted metal roofs, form flange at perimeter bottom to conform to roof profile. 3. Fabricate units to minimum height of 12 inches (300 mm), unless otherwise indicated. 4. Sloping roofs: Where slope of roof deck exceeds 1/4-inch per foot (1:48), fabricate support units with water diverters and height tapered to match slope to level tops of units. 5. Provide supports suitable for equipment dead weight, wind loads, seismic lifting, and anchoring forces as required. 6. Provide anchoring instructions. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 HVAC DEMOLITION A. Refer to Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 2 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for general demolition requirements and procedures. B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove HVAC systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed. No equipment or components shall be abandoned in place unless specifically noted on the drawings. 1. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap remaining piping with same or compatible piping material. 2. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap piping with same or compatible piping material. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 11 3. Ducts to Be Removed: Remove portion of ducts indicated to be removed and cap remaining ducts with same or compatible ductwork material. Seal remaining ductwork to seal Class C. Duct tape is not permitted. 4. Ducts to Be Abandoned in Place: Cap ducts with same or compatible ductwork material. 5. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and remove services and remove equipment. Cap piping and ductwork as required. 6. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, store equipment and protect in a safe location during construction to prevent damage; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational. 7. Equipment Piping and Ductwork to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment. Owner shall be given first right of refusal to all items removed from the Owner’s facility or property. Deliver salvaged items to Owner at location requested by Owner. 8. When removing piping and ductwork components, all accessories, hangers, insulation and hanger rods shall be removed also. 9. Provide temporary hangers for any pipe or duct to remain which has had hangers removed such that hanger spacing does not exceed 10’-0”. 10. Provide temporary hangers for any pipe or duct which was supported by a wall which was removed. 11. Locate and identify mechanical systems passing through the affected demolition area which serves other areas outside the demolition limits. Provide information to the Engineer directly of any questionable items. 12. Systems serving areas outside the work limits shall remain uninterrupted unless specifically authorized in writing by the Owner. C. If pipe, insulation, or equipment is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable due to demolition work, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality. D. All caps installed shall be installed and located such that the pipe or duct may be reconnected to and extended without relocation of other components while utilizing standard fittings. Coordinate with all trades such that any existing, temporary or new installations by other trades does not block access to caps. E. Confirm with the Owner, which if any, supply, return or exhaust air openings associated with systems which serve the project area may remain in use during construction. Cover all supply, return and exhaust air openings with synthetic air filter media, 1-inch thick, with non-oily tackified surface, with a dust holding capacity of at least 250 grams per square yard, an average dust spot arrestance of at least 85 percent, and a MERV rating of at least 6. Allow in the bid to replace the air filter media at least once per month and more often as required for proper operation of the fan systems. 3.2 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 23 Sections specifying piping systems. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 12 B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings. C. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas. D. 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. E. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal. F. Install piping to permit valve servicing. G. Install piping at indicated slopes. H. Install piping free of sags and bends. I. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections. Utilize tee fittings for branch connections that have all three connection sizes of NPS 1-1/2” and larger. It is acceptable to utilize threadolet fittings with dielectric nipples on carbon steel piping of NPS 2-1/2” and larger when the branch connection size is NPS 1” or less and a bronze body ball valve is installed on the other end of the dielectric nipple. J. Install piping and ductwork to allow application of insulation. K. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure. L. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, barriers, ceilings, and floors in exposed areas. In Dietary, Kitchen, Cafeteria, Sterile Processing, Sterilizer, Sub-Sterile, Animal Holding, Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms and other sterile areas do not install escutcheons, but seal pipe penetrations airtight with clear food grade silicone. M. New concrete floors, walls, and roof penetrations are required to have sleeves cast-in-place (no core drilling is allowed unless specifically noted on the drawings). 1. Core drilling in buildings that are occupied up to two floors above the construction area or two floors below the construction area or are occupied on the same floor within 100 linear feet shall be accomplished with wet core drilling machines with slurry extraction to reduce noise. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 13 N. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs. 1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces. a. Exception: Extend top of sleeves installed in all floors (including mechanical equipment areas) and penthouses 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. Waterstop shall be entirely contained within concrete with approximately 1-1/2- inch of concrete cover. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified. 2. Install sleeves in new walls and slabs as new walls and slabs are constructed. 3. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation. Use the following sleeve materials: a. Steel pipe sleeves, cast iron pipe sleeves or stainless steel sheet sleeves for all pipes penetrating other than gypsum board partitions or walls. b. Galvanized Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes and larger, penetrating gypsum-board partitions or walls. 4. Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation, using joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for materials and installation. O. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. 1. Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter. 2. Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves 6 inches (150 mm) and larger in diameter. 3. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. P. Underground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Seal pipe penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. 1. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 14 Q. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, barriers, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 7 Section "Firestopping" for materials. R. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in. S. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements. T. Install piping, hangers and equipment so that they do not interfere with fully opening the access panels on any part of the structure, any contractor installed access panels, nor access panels on any equipment (either contract provided or Owner provided or Owner installed equipment). U. Install piping, hangers and equipment so that they do not interfere with personnel movement. Components shall be a minimum of 7’-6” above finished floor unless specifically noted to be installed lower. Provide personnel protection on components located less than 6’-6” above finished floor (elastomeric insulation, caution markings). 3.3 PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 23 Sections specifying piping systems. B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly. D. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32. E. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8. F. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows: 1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified. 2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds. G. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 15 H. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads. I. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the following: 1. Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements. 2. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix. 3. PVC Pressure Piping: Join schedule number ASTM D 1785, PVC pipe and PVC socket fittings according to ASTM D 2672. Join other-than-schedule-number PVC pipe and socket fittings according to ASTM D 2855. 4. PVC Non-pressure Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2855. J. Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3139. K. Plastic Non-pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3212. L. PE Piping Heat-Fusion Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces by wiping with clean cloth or paper towels. Join according to ASTM D 2657. 1. Plain-End Pipe and Fittings: Use butt fusion. 2. Plain-End Pipe and Socket Fittings: Use socket fusion. M. Fiberglass Bonded Joints: Prepare pipe ends and fittings, apply adhesive, and join according to pipe manufacturer's written instructions. 3.4 PIPING CONNECTIONS A. Make connections according to the following, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Install unions, in piping NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of equipment. 2. Install flanges, in piping NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection to each piece of equipment. 3. Dry Piping Systems: Install dielectric unions and flanges to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals. 4. Wet Piping Systems: Install dielectric coupling and dielectric nipple fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals. Do not utilize dielectric unions with O-rings on wet piping systems. 3.5 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS A. Install equipment to allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights are not indicated. Provide a minimum of 7’-2” headroom under all exposed equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 16 B. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated. C. Install HVAC equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components. Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference to other installations. Extend grease fittings to accessible locations. D. Install equipment to allow right of way for piping installed at required slope. E. Comply with the equipment manufacturer’s written installation instructions. 3.6 PAINTING A. Painting of HVAC systems, equipment, and components is specified in Division 9 Sections. B. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish. 3.7 CONCRETE BASES A. Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's written instructions and according to seismic codes at Project. 1. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, not less than 3.5 inches thick and not less than 4 inches (100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit. 2. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around the full perimeter of the base. 3. Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete base, and anchor into structural concrete floor. 4. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded. 5. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment. 6. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions. 7. Use 3000-psi (20.7-MPa), 28-day compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement as specified in Division 3 Section. 3.8 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Refer to Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel. B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor HVAC materials and equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 17 C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1. 3.9 ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES A. Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor HVAC materials and equipment. B. Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood members. C. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads. 3.10 GROUTING A. Mix and install grout for HVAC equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors. B. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout. C. Provide forms as required for placement of grout. D. Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout. E. Place grout, completely filling equipment bases. Obtain pump manufacturer’s written installation instructions. F. Place grout on concrete bases and provide smooth bearing surface for equipment. G. Place grout around anchors. H. Cure placed grout. 3.11 ROOF CURBS AND EQUIPMENT AND PIPE SUPPORTS A. General: Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions. Coordinate installation of roof accessories with installation of roof deck, roof insulation, flashing, roofing membranes, penetrations, equipment, and other construction involving roof accessories to ensure that each element of the work performs properly and that combined elements are waterproof and weathertight. Anchor roof accessories securely to support structural substrates so they are capable of withstanding lateral and thermal stresses, and inward and outward loading pressures. B. Install roof accessory items according to construction details of NRCA’s “Roofing and Waterproofing Manual” unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 18 C. Separation: Separate metal from incompatible metal or corrosive substrates, including wood, by coating concealed surfaces or at locations of contact, with bituminous coating or providing other permanent separation. D. Flange Seals: Unless otherwise indicated, set flanges of accessory units with a thick bed of roofing cement to form a seal. E. Cap Flashing: Where required as component of accessory, install cap flashing to provide waterproof overlap with roofing or roof flashing (as counterflashing). Seal overlap with thick bead of mastic sealant. 3.12 CUTTING AND PATCHING A. Refer to Division 2 for general cutting and patching requirements and procedures. B. Cut, channel and drill floors, walls, partitions, shafts, ceiling sand other surfaces required to permit electrical installations and demolition. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of trades involved. C. Repair and refinish disturbed finish materials and other surfaces to match adjacent undisturbed surfaces. Install new fireproofing where existing firestopping has been disturbed. Repair and refinish materials and other surfaces by skilled mechanics of trades involved. 3.13 FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for electrical installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Apply firestopping to structure where demolition exposes the structure. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section “Firestopping”. 3.14 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. On completion of installation, inspect exposed finish. Remove burrs, dirt, paint spots and construction debris. This requirement applies for components including piping and ductwork which are located above lay-in and hard ceilings, especially their upper surfaces prone to collect dust and debris. B. Protect equipment and installations and maintain conditions to ensure that coatings, finishes, and cabinets are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. Repair all coatings, finishes and cabinets to “as-new” conditions prior to Substantial Completion. C. Remove all un-utilized construction materials from the project area. D. Trim rod hangers to a maximum exposed threaded length of 1” below the bottom nut. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 23 05 00 - 19 E. Protect all Owner provided spare parts. Obtain written receipt of Owner acceptance of spare parts denoting the quantities and storage location. END OF SECTION 23 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 1 SECTION 23 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following hangers and supports for HVAC system piping and equipment: 1. Steel pipe hangers and supports. 2. Trapeze pipe hangers. 3. Metal framing systems. 4. Thermal-hanger shield inserts. 5. Fastener systems. 6. Pipe stands. 7. Equipment supports. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural-steel shapes and plates for trapeze hangers for pipe and equipment supports. 2. Division 21 Section "Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems" for pipe hangers for fire- protection piping. 3. Division 23 Section "Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping" for pipe guides and anchors. 4. Division 23 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment" for vibration isolation devices. 5. Division 23 Section(s) "Metal Ducts" and "Nonmetal Ducts" for duct hangers and supports. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. MSS: Manufacturers Standardization Society for The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc. B. Terminology: As defined in MSS SP-90, "Guidelines on Terminology for Pipe Hangers and Supports." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 2 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Design supports for multiple pipes, including pipe stands, capable of supporting combined weight of supported systems, system contents, and test water. B. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components. C. Design seismic-restraint hangers and supports for piping and equipment. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Steel pipe hangers and supports. Include piping system schedule delineating which piping systems receive roller hangers. 2. Thermal-hanger shield inserts. 3. Powder-actuated fastener systems. 4. Spring hangers utilized at pumps and other locations. B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the following: 1. Trapeze pipe hangers. Include Product Data for components. 2. Metal framing systems. Include Product Data for components. 3. Pipe stands. Include Product Data for components. 4. Equipment supports. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following as applicable: 1. AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." 2. AWS D1.2, "Structural Welding Code--Aluminum." 3. AWS D1.3, "Structural Welding Code--Sheet Steel." 4. AWS D1.4, "Structural Welding Code--Reinforcing Steel." 5. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 3 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.2 STEEL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components. Refer to Part 3 "Hanger and Support Applications" Article for where to use specific hanger and support types. B. Manufacturers: 1. B-Line Systems, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. 2. Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. 3. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co. 4. Anvil International, Inc. 5. National Pipe Hanger Corporation. 6. PHD Manufacturing, Inc. 7. PHS Industries, Inc. 8. Piping Technology & Products, Inc. 9. Tolco Inc. C. Galvanized, Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot dipped. D. Nonmetallic Coatings: Plastic coating, jacket, or liner. 2.3 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS A. Description: MSS SP-69, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly made from structural-steel shapes with MSS SP-58 hanger rods, nuts, saddles, and U-bolts. 2.4 METAL FRAMING SYSTEMS A. Description: MFMA-3, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly made of steel channels and other components. B. Manufacturers: 1. B-Line Systems, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 4 2. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co.; ERISTRUT Div. 3. Power-Strut Div.; Tyco International, Ltd. 4. Thomas & Betts Corporation. 5. Tolco Inc. 6. Unistrut Corp.; Tyco International, Ltd. C. Coatings: Manufacturer's standard finish, unless bare metal surfaces are indicated. D. Nonmetallic Coatings: Plastic coating, jacket, or liner. 2.5 THERMAL-HANGER SHIELD INSERTS A. Description: 100-psig- (690-kPa-) minimum, compressive-strength insulation insert encased in sheet metal shield. B. Manufacturers: 1. Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. 2. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co. 3. PHS Industries, Inc. 4. Pipe Shields, Inc. 5. Rilco Manufacturing Company, Inc. 6. Value Engineered Products, Inc. C. Insulation-Insert Material for Cold Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 552, Type II cellular glass with vapor barrier. D. Insulation-Insert Material for Hot Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 533, Type I calcium silicate or ASTM C 552, Type II cellular glass. E. For Trapeze and Clamped Systems: Insert and shield shall cover entire circumference of pipe. F. For Clevis or Band Hangers: Insert and shield shall cover lower 180 degrees of pipe. G. Insert Length: Extend 2 inches (50 mm) beyond sheet metal shield for piping operating below ambient air temperature. 2.6 FASTENER SYSTEMS A. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with pull-out, tension, and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 5 1. Manufacturers: a. Hilti, Inc. b. ITW Ramset/Red Head. c. Masterset Fastening Systems, Inc. d. MKT Fastening, LLC. e. Powers Fasteners. B. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type zinc-coated or stainless steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with pull-out, tension, and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used. 1. Manufacturers: a. B-Line Systems, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. b. Empire Industries, Inc. c. Hilti, Inc. d. ITW Ramset/Red Head. e. MKT Fastening, LLC. f. Powers Fasteners. 2.7 PIPE STAND FABRICATION A. Pipe Stands, General: Shop or field-fabricated assemblies made of manufactured corrosion- resistant components to support piping. B. Compact Pipe Stand: One-piece UV-inhibited plastic unit with integral-rod-roller, pipe clamps, or V-shaped cradle to support pipe, for roof installation without membrane penetration, complete with seismic restraints. All metal components shall be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123 after fabrication. 1. Manufacturers: a. ERICO/Michigan Hanger Co. b. MIRO Industries. c. Portable Pipe Hangers. C. Curb-Mounting-Type Pipe Stands: Shop- or field-fabricated pipe support made from structural- steel shape, continuous-thread rods, and rollers for mounting on permanent stationary roof curb. 2.8 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS A. Description: Welded, shop- or field-fabricated equipment support made from structural-steel shapes. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 6 2.9 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS A. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized. B. Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-mixed and -packaged, dry, hydraulic-cement, non-shrink and nonmetallic grout; suitable for interior and exterior applications. 1. Properties: Non-staining, non-corrosive, and nongaseous. 2. Design Mix: 5000-psi (34.5-MPa), 28-day compressive strength. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 HANGER AND SUPPORT APPLICATIONS A. Specific hanger and support requirements are specified in Sections specifying piping systems and equipment. B. Comply with MSS SP-69 for pipe hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. C. Use hangers and supports with galvanized, metallic coatings for piping and equipment that will come into direct contact with galvanized piping. D. Use nonmetallic coatings on attachments for electrolytic protection where attachments are in direct contact with copper tubing. E. Use plain finish for indoor steel pipe hangers unless otherwise indicated. F. Horizontal-Piping Hangers and Supports: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Adjustable, Steel Clevis Hangers (MSS Type 1): For suspension of non-insulated or insulated stationary pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 30 (DN 15 to DN 750). Install second upper lockout. 2. Adjustable, Swivel-Ring Band Hangers (MSS Type 10): For suspension of non-insulated stationary pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 2 (DN 15 to DN 50). 3. U-Bolts (MSS Type 24): For support of heavy pipes, NPS 1/2 to NPS 30 (DN 15 to DN 750). 4. Pipe Stanchion Saddles (MSS Type 37): For support of pipes, NPS 4 to NPS 36 (DN 100 to DN 900), with steel pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange and with U- bolt to retain pipe. 5. Adjustable, Pipe Saddle Supports (MSS Type 38): For stanchion-type support for pipes, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 36 (DN 65 to DN 900), if vertical adjustment is required, with steel pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 7 6. Single Pipe Rolls (MSS Type 41): For suspension of pipes, NPS 1 to NPS 30 (DN 25 to DN 750), from 2 rods if longitudinal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur. 7. Adjustable Roller Hangers (MSS Type 43): For suspension of pipes, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 20 (DN 65 to DN 500), from single rod if horizontal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur. 8. Complete Pipe Rolls (MSS Type 44): For support of pipes, NPS 2 to NPS 42 (DN 50 to DN 1050), if longitudinal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur but vertical adjustment is not necessary. 9. Adjustable Pipe Roll and Base Units (MSS Type 46): For support of pipes, NPS 2 to NPS 30 (DN 50 to DN 750), if vertical and lateral adjustment during installation might be required in addition to expansion and contraction. G. Vertical-Piping Clamps: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Extension Pipe or Riser Clamps (MSS Type 8): For support of pipe risers, NPS 3/4 to NPS 12. 2. Carbon- or Alloy-Steel Riser Clamps (MSS Type 42): For support of pipe risers, NPS 14 to NPS 20, if longer ends are required for riser clamps. H. Hanger-Rod Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel Turnbuckles (MSS Type 13): For adjustment up to 6 inches (150 mm) for heavy loads. 2. Steel Weldless Eye Nuts (MSS Type 17): For 120 to 450 deg F (49 to 232 deg C) piping installations. I. Building Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel or Malleable Concrete Inserts (MSS Type 18): For upper attachment to suspend pipe hangers from concrete ceiling. 2. Top-Beam C-Clamps (MSS Type 19): For use under roof installations with bar-joist construction to attach to top flange of structural shape. 3. Center-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 21): For attaching to center of bottom flange of beams. 4. C-Clamps (MSS Type 23): For structural shapes. 5. Top-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 25): For top of beams if hanger rod is required tangent to flange edge. 6. Side-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 27): For bottom of steel I-beams. 7. Steel-Beam Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 28): For attaching to bottom of steel I- beams for heavy loads. 8. Linked-Steel Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 29): For attaching to bottom of steel I- beams for heavy loads, with link extensions. 9. Malleable Beam Clamps with Extension Pieces (MSS Type 30): For attaching to structural steel. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 8 10. Welded-Steel Brackets: For support of pipes from below, or for suspending from above by using clip and rod. Use one of the following for indicated loads: a. Light (MSS Type 31): 750 lb (340 kg). b. Medium (MSS Type 32): 1500 lb (680 kg). c. Heavy (MSS Type 33): 3000 lb (1360 kg). 11. Horizontal Travelers (MSS Type 58): For supporting piping systems subject to linear horizontal movement where headroom is limited. 12. For building attachments other than those indicated (such as Z purlins), install appropriate attachments directly to building or install unistrut to structure and hang from the unistrut. Clarify with the Structural Engineer as required J. Saddles and Shields: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Steel Pipe-Covering Protection Saddles (MSS Type 39): To fill interior voids with insulation that matches adjoining insulation. 2. Protection Shields (MSS Type 40): Of length recommended in writing by manufacturer to prevent crushing insulation. 3. Thermal-Hanger Shield Inserts: For supporting insulated pipe. K. Spring Hangers and Supports: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types: 1. Restraint-Control Devices (MSS Type 47): Where indicated to control piping movement. 2. Spring Cushions (MSS Type 48): For light loads if vertical movement does not exceed 1-1/4 inches (32 mm). 3. Spring-Cushion Roll Hangers (MSS Type 49): For equipping Type 41 roll hanger with springs. 4. Spring Sway Braces (MSS Type 50): To retard sway, shock, vibration, or thermal expansion in piping systems. 5. Variable-Spring Hangers (MSS Type 51): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to absorb expansion and contraction of piping system from hanger. 6. Variable-Spring Base Supports (MSS Type 52): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to absorb expansion and contraction of piping system from base support. 7. Variable-Spring Trapeze Hangers (MSS Type 53): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to absorb expansion and contraction of piping system from trapeze support. 8. Constant Supports: For critical piping stress and if necessary to avoid transfer of stress from one support to another support, critical terminal, or connected equipment. Include auxiliary stops for erection, hydrostatic test, and load-adjustment capability. These supports include the following types: a. Horizontal (MSS Type 54): Mounted horizontally. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 9 b. Vertical (MSS Type 55): Mounted vertically. c. Trapeze (MSS Type 56): Two vertical-type supports and one trapeze member. L. Comply with MSS SP-69 for trapeze pipe hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. M. Comply with MFMA-102 for metal framing system selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections. N. Use mechanical-expansion anchors instead of building attachments where required in concrete construction. 3.2 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Steel 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 building structure. B. 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 above for individual pipe hangers. 2. Field fabricated from ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel shapes selected for loads being supported. Weld steel according to AWS D1.1. C. Metal Framing System Installation: Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of piping and support together on field-assembled metal framing systems. D. Thermal-Hanger Shield Installation: Install in pipe hanger or shield for insulated piping. E. Fastener System Installation: 1. Install powder-actuated fasteners for use in lightweight concrete or concrete slabs less than 4 inches (100 mm) 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. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 10 F. Pipe Stand Installation: 1. Curb-Mounting-Type Pipe Stands: Assemble components or fabricate pipe stand and mount on permanent, stationary roof curb. Refer to Division 7 Section "Roof Accessories" for curbs. 2. Insulate pipe stands which come in direct contact with piping or piping system components which operate below 50 deg F. G. Install hangers and supports complete with necessary inserts, bolts, rods, nuts, washers, and other accessories. H. Equipment Support Installation: Fabricate from welded-structural-steel shapes. I. Install hangers and supports to allow controlled thermal and seismic movement of piping systems, to permit freedom of movement between pipe anchors, and to facilitate action of expansion joints, expansion loops, expansion bends, and similar units. J. Install lateral bracing with pipe hangers and supports to prevent swaying. K. Install building attachments within concrete slabs or attach to structural steel. Install additional attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, and strainers, NPS 4 and larger and at changes in direction of piping. Install concrete inserts before concrete is placed; fasten inserts to forms and install reinforcing bars through openings at top of inserts. L. Load Distribution: Install hangers and supports so piping live and dead loads and stresses from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment. M. Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and so maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.1 (for power piping) and ASME B31.9 (for building services piping) are not exceeded. N. Insulated Piping: Comply with the following: 1. Attach clamps and spacers to piping. a. Piping Operating above Ambient Air Temperature: Clamp may project through insulation. b. Piping Operating below Ambient Air Temperature: Use thermal-hanger shield insert with clamp sized to match OD of insert. c. Do not exceed pipe stress limits according to ASME B31.1 for power piping and ASME B31.9 for building services piping. 2. Install MSS SP-58, Type 39, protection saddles if insulation without vapor barrier is indicated. Fill interior voids with insulation that matches adjoining insulation. a. Option: Thermal-hanger shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight- distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 (DN 100) and larger if pipe is installed on rollers. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 11 3. Install MSS SP-58, Type 40, protective shields on cold piping with vapor barrier. Shields shall span an arc of 180 degrees. a. Option: Thermal-hanger shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight- distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 (DN 100) and larger if pipe is installed on rollers. 4. Shield Dimensions for Pipe: Not less than the following: a. NPS 1/4 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 8 to DN 90): 12 inches (305 mm) long and 0.048 inch (1.22 mm) thick. b. NPS 4 (DN 100): 12 inches (305 mm) long and 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) thick. c. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): 18 inches (457 mm) long and 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) thick. d. NPS 8 to NPS 14 (DN 200 to DN 350): 24 inches (610 mm) long and 0.075 inch (1.91 mm) thick. e. NPS 16 to NPS 24 (DN 400 to DN 600): 24 inches (610 mm) long and 0.105 inch (2.67 mm) thick. 5. Pipes NPS 8 (DN 200) and Larger: Include wood inserts. 6. Insert Material: Length at least as long as protective shield. 7. Thermal-Hanger Shields: Install with insulation same thickness as piping insulation. 8. Pipe Spacing: Arrange piping so that a minimum of 2-1/2” of clear space exists between the outer surface of the pipe insulation on parallel piping. 9. Spaces with no ceiling: Attach protective insulation shield to hanger utilizing tack weld such that shield cannot be dislodged from the hanger. 3.3 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS A. Fabricate structural-steel stands to suspend equipment from structure overhead or to support equipment above floor. B. Grouting: Place grout under supports for equipment and make smooth bearing surface. C. Provide lateral bracing, to prevent swaying, for equipment supports. D. Paint supports with corrosion resistant paint. E. Insulate supports which come in direct contact with equipment or piping which operates below 50 deg F. 3.4 METAL FABRICATIONS A. Cut, drill, and fit miscellaneous metal fabrications for trapeze pipe hangers and equipment supports. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 29 - 12 B. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints. Field weld connections that cannot be shop welded because of shipping size limitations. C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1 procedures for shielded metal arc welding, appearance and quality of welds, and methods used in correcting welding work, and with the following: 1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals. 2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap. 3. Remove welding flux immediately. 4. Finish welds at exposed connections so no roughness shows after finishing and contours of welded surfaces match adjacent contours. 3.5 ADJUSTING A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to achieve indicated slope of pipe. B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches (40 mm). 3.6 PAINTING A. Touch Up: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as used for shop painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for touching up field-painted surfaces. 1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide minimum dry film thickness of 2.0 mils (0.05 mm). B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780. END OF SECTION 23 05 29 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 1 SECTION 23 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following mechanical identification materials and their installation: 1. Equipment labels. 2. Access panel and door labels. 3. Pipe labels. 4. Duct labels. 5. Stencils. 6. Valve tags. 7. Valve schedules. 8. Ceiling and thermostat labels. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Valve Tag Schedules: For each piping system. Include a listing of all valves to be labeled with proposed content for each label. Include valve numbering scheme. Furnish extra copies (in addition to mounted copies) to include in maintenance manuals. C. Equipment Label Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled with proposed content for each label. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME A13.1, "Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems," for letter size, length of color field, colors, and viewing angles of identification devices for piping. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 2 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be applied. B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with location of access panels and doors. C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment. D. Coordinate identifying devices to be consistent in appearance in all exposed locations. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES A. Equipment Labels: Engraved, color-coded, multi-layer, multi-color laminated plastic for mechanical engraving. Include contact-type, permanent adhesive suitable for surface temperature of equipment. 1. Terminology: Match Owner's numbering scheme or drawing schedules with unique equipment number. 2. Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 4-1/2 by 6 inches (115 by 150 mm) for equipment, 1/8 inch thick. 3. Letters: 1/2 inch minimum. B. Access Panel and Door Labels: 1/16-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick, engraved laminated plastic, with abbreviated terms and numbers corresponding to identification. Provide 1/8-inch (3.2-mm) center hole for attachment. 1. Terminology: Match Owner’s labeling scheme. 2. Fasteners: Self-tapping, stainless-steel screws or contact-type, permanent adhesive. 2.2 PIPING IDENTIFICATION DEVICES A. Manufactured Pipe Labels, General: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering indicating service, and an arrow showing direction of flow. 1. Colors: ASME A13.1 or Owner's current color scheme. 2. Lettering: Heating Water Supply HWS Heating Water Return HWR ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 3 Steam Supply (low pressure) LPS AND PRESSURE Condensate Return (low pressure) LPR Steam Vent SV Condensate Drain CD Compressed Air CA 3. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches (150 mm): Full-band pipe markers extending 360 degrees around pipe at each location. 4. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches (150 mm) and Larger: Either full-band or strip-type pipe markers at least three times letter height and of length required for label. 5. Arrows: Integral with piping system service lettering to accommodate both directions; or as separate unit on each pipe marker to indicate direction of material flow in piping. B. Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled semi-rigid plastic formed to cover full circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without adhesive. C. Plastic Tape Pipe Labels: Continuously printed, vinyl tape at least 3 mils (0.08 mm) thick with pressure-sensitive, permanent-type, self-adhesive back. 1. Width for Markers on Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches (150 mm): 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum. 2. Width for Markers on Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches (150 mm) or Larger: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) minimum. 2.3 DUCT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES A. Duct Labels: Preprinted, color-coded with lettering indicating service. Include direction of airflow and duct service (such as supply, return, and exhaust). Include contact-type, permanent adhesive. 2.4 DUCT AND ACCESS DOOR STENCILS A. Stencils: Prepared with letter sizes according to ASME A13.1; minimum letter height of 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) for ducts; and minimum letter height of 3/4 inch (19 mm) for access panel and door markers and similar operational instructions. 1. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, acrylic enamel black, unless otherwise indicated. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 4 2. Identification Paint: Exterior, acrylic enamel in colors according to ASME A13.1, unless otherwise indicated. 2.5 VALVE TAGS A. Valve Tags: Stamped with 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) letters for piping system abbreviation and 1/2- inch (13-mm) numbers, with numbering scheme approved by Owner. Provide 5/32-inch (4- mm) hole for fastener. 1. Material: 0.032-inch- (0.8-mm-) thick brass. 2. Valve-Tag Fasteners: Brass S-hook. 3. Lettering: Black filled. 4. Size: Minimum 1-1/2”, larger as required for labeling scheme. 2.6 VALVE SCHEDULES A. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on standard-size bond paper. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses. 1. Valve-Schedule Frames: Glazed display frame for removable mounting on masonry walls for each page of valve schedule. Include mounting screws. 2. Frame: Extruded aluminum. 3. Glazing: ASTM C 1036, Type I, Class 1, Glazing Quality B, 2.5-mm, single-thickness glass. 2.7 CEILING LABELS A. Description: 1/2-inch wide clear extra strength tape with 1/4-inch high black letters. Extra strength adhesive suitable for use on rough, textured, or uneven surfaces, as well as painted and powder coated surfaces. 2.8 TEMPERATURE SENSOR LABELS A. Description: 1/4-inch wide clear extra strength tape with 1/8-inch high black letters. Extra strength adhesive for use on rough textured or uneven surfaces, as well as painted or powder coated surfaces. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 5 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATIONS, GENERAL A. Products specified are for applications referenced in other Division 23 Sections. If more than single-type material, device, or label is specified for listed applications, selection is Installer's option. 3.2 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION A. Install equipment labels with permanent adhesive on or near each item of mechanical equipment. 1. Letter Size: Minimum 3/4-inch (19 mm) for name of units and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three- fourths the size of principal lettering. 2. Data: Distinguish among multiple units, indicate operational requirements, indicate safety and emergency precautions, warn of hazards and improper operations, and identify units. 3. Locate labels where accessible and visible. Include labels for each piece of mechanical equipment and for the following general categories of equipment: a. Fuel-burning units, including boilers, furnaces, heaters, stills, and absorption units. b. Pumps, compressors, chillers, condensers, and similar motor-driven units. c. Heat exchangers, built-up coil banks, evaporators, cooling towers, heat recovery units, and similar equipment. d. Fans, blowers, primary balancing dampers, and mixing boxes. e. Packaged HVAC central-station and zone-type units. f. Tanks and pressure vessels. g. Filters, humidifiers and water-treatment systems. h. Fire dampers and fire/smoke dampers. i. Humidifiers and pressure reducing valves. B. Install access panel and door labels on equipment and shaft access panels. 3.3 PIPING IDENTIFICATION A. Install manufactured pipe label indicating service on each piping system. Install with flow indication arrows showing direction of material flow in piping. 1. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches (150 mm): Pretensioned pipe labels. Use size to ensure a tight fit. 2. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches (150 mm): Self-adhesive pipe labels. Use color-coded, self-adhesive plastic tape, covering full circumference of pipe. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 6 3. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches (150 mm) and Larger: Self-adhesive pipe labels. Use color-coded, self-adhesive plastic tape, at least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide, lapped at least 3 inches (75 mm) at both ends of pipe label, and covering full circumference of pipe. B. Locate pipe labels as follows: 1. Near (within 24” of) each valve and control device. 2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs less than ten feet long for fixtures and terminal units. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch. 3. Each side of penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and non-accessible enclosures. 4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping. 5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination. 6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 15 feet (4.5 m) along each run. 7. At a minimum of once over each room for each piping system present over that room. Center the label in the pipe run over the room. If pipe length over the room is less than 15 feet than install labels at each wall penetration. 3.4 DUCT IDENTIFICATION A. Install duct labels with permanent adhesive on air ducts in the following color codes: 1. Green: For cold-air supply ducts. 2. Yellow: For hot-air supply ducts. 3. Blue: For exhaust-, outside-, relief-, return-, and mixed-air ducts. 4. Red: For bio-hazard and isolation room exhaust ducts. 5. ASME A13.1 Colors and Designs: For hazardous material exhaust. 6. Letter Size: Minimum 1-inch (26 mm) and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering. B. Stenciled Duct Option: Stenciled labels, showing service and direction of flow, may be provided instead of laminated-plastic duct labels, if lettering larger than 1 inch (25 mm) high is needed for proper identification because of distance from normal location of required identification. C. Locate labels near points where ducts enter into concealed spaces and at maximum intervals of 15 feet (4.5 m) in each space where ducts are exposed or concealed by removable ceiling system. D. Duct marker identification shall indicate the associated fan system (e.g., “EF-3 exhaust”). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 7 3.5 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems, except check valves; valves within factory-fabricated equipment units; faucets; convenience hose connections; at HVAC terminal devices and at similar roughing-in connections of end-use fixtures and units. List tagged valves in a valve schedule. 3.6 VALVE-SCHEDULE INSTALLATION A. Mount valve schedules on a wall in an accessible location in each major equipment room. 3.7 CEILING LABEL AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR LABEL INSTALLATION A. Provide ceiling labels to locate items above T-bar type lay-in panel ceilings. Locate at corner of T-bar grid closest to equipment. Provide ceiling labels for the following: 1. HVAC terminal units (terminal boxes, reheat coils, etc.). 2. Fire dampers and fire/smoke dampers. 3. Steam traps, humidifiers and steam pressure reducing valves. 4. Controls components: Control panels, duct static pressure sensors, humidifier sensors, control valves, control air reducing valves, etc. 5. Duct smoke detectors. 6. Each valve which receives a valve tag. B. Provide thermostat labels on the inside cover of all thermostats with removable covers. For other sensors, install label on top exterior surface. Label shall indicate equipment tag of controlled device (e.g., TB-311). Clarify location of label with controls submittal. 3.8 WARNING LABEL INSTALLATION A. Write required message on and attach warning labels to equipment and other items (e.g., hazardous ductwork systems) where required. 3.9 ADJUSTING A. Relocate mechanical identification materials and devices that have become visually blocked by other work. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 23 05 53 - 8 3.10 CLEANING A. Clean faces of mechanical identification devices and glass frames of valve schedules. END OF SECTION 23 05 53 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 1 SECTION 23 05 93 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes testing, adjusting and balancing HVAC systems to produce design objectives, including the following: 1. Balancing airflow and water flow within distribution systems, including submains, branches and terminals, to indicated quantities according to specified tolerances. 2. Adjusting total HVAC systems to provide indicated quantities. 3. Measuring electrical performance of HVAC equipment. 4. Setting quantitative performance of HVAC equipment. 5. Verifying that automatic control devices are functioning properly. 6. Reporting results of the activities and procedures specified in this Section. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. AABC: Associated Air Balance Council. B. NEBB: National Environmental Balancing Bureau. C. TAB: Testing, adjusting, and balancing. D. TAB Specialist: An entity engaged to perform TAB Work. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Qualification Data: Within 30 days of Contractor’s Notice To Proceed, submit documentation that the TAB Contractor and this Project’s TAB team members meet the qualifications specified in “Quality Assurance” Article. This documentation shall include the following: 1. A list of the names of all individual on-site Field Supervisors and TAB Technicians who may be assigned to the project. 2. A statement that each of the individual listed on-site Field Supervisors and TAB Technicians has met the experience and certification requirements of the specification. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 2 3. A statement that each of the individual listed on-site Field Supervisors and TAB Technicians has received the required training from the selected Controls Supplier. 4. A statement noting that apprentice labor may be utilized for lesser skilled tasks if under the direct supervision of one of the listed individual on-site Field Supervisors and TAB Technicians who is on-site at all times the apprentice is working. B. Contract Documents Examination Report: Within 45 days of Contractor's Notice to Proceed, submit the Contract Documents review report as specified in Part 3. C. Strategies and Procedures Plan: Within 90 days of Contractor's Notice to Proceed, submit TAB strategies and step-by-step procedures as specified in "Preparation" Article. D. Certified TAB reports. E. Instrument calibration reports, to include the following: 1. Instrument type and make. 2. Serial number. 3. Application. 4. Dates of use. 5. Dates of calibration. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. TAB Contractor Qualifications: Engage a TAB entity certified by AABC or NEBB. 1. TAB Field Supervisor: Employee of the TAB Contractor and certified by AABC or NEBB. 2. TAB Technician: Employee of the TAB Contractor and who is certified by AABC or NEBB as a TAB Technician. 3. Provide a TAB Field Supervisor with at least ten years of demonstrated working experience in the testing, adjusting and balancing of Building HVAC Systems. 4. In addition to the technical capabilities described herein, demonstrate a production capability to plan, control, and integrate manpower and other resources necessary for successful contract completion. 5. TAB Contractor shall have received software training from the selected Controls Supplier. 6. TAB Contractor shall have all required software and hardware necessary from the selected Controls Supplier to perform testing, adjusting and balancing required tasks. 7. TAB Contractor shall be listed on the Bid Form on bid day. 8. TAB Contractor shall have at least five years documented experience in the testing, adjusting and balancing of commercial DDC controls. The Owner may ask to verify the qualifications and experience for all field installation technicians assigned to the project prior to the approval of the TAB Contractor. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 3 9. TAB Contractor shall submit a statement acknowledging agreement with the applicable manufacturer’s design guideline covering the installation of controls and the subsequent requirements of the TAB Contractor. 10. TAB Contractor shall attend a one hour familiarization session immediately following the project preconstruction meeting. B. TAB Conference: Meet with Engineer, Owner, Construction Manager, and Commissioning Authority on approval of the TAB strategies and procedures plan to develop a mutual understanding of the details. Require the participation of the TAB field supervisor and technicians. Provide seven days' advance notice of scheduled meeting time and location. 1. Agenda Items: a. The Contract Documents examination report. b. The TAB plan. c. Coordination and cooperation of trades and subcontractors. d. Coordination of documentation and communication flow. C. Certify TAB field data reports and perform the following: 1. Review field data reports to validate accuracy of data and to prepare certified TAB reports. 2. Certify that the TAB team complied with the approved TAB plan and the procedures specified and referenced in this Specification. D. TAB Report Forms: Use standard TAB contractor's forms. E. Instrumentation Type, Quantity, Accuracy, and Calibration: As described in ASHRAE 111, Section 5, "Instrumentation." 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner may occupy completed areas of building before Substantial Completion. Cooperate with Owner during TAB operations to minimize conflicts with Owner's operations. 1.7 COORDINATION A. Notice: Provide seven days' advance notice for each test. Include scheduled test dates and times. B. Perform TAB after leakage and pressure tests on air and water distribution systems have been satisfactorily completed. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 4 C. The TAB Agent shall telephone the Engineer while on-site TAB work is being undertaken. Provide pencil copy handwritten data directly to the Engineer via fax while on-site TAB work is being undertaken. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 TAB SPECIALISTS A. Subject to compliance with requirements, engage one of the following: 1. Central Indiana: a. Total Balance. 3.2 EXAMINATION A. Examine the Contract Documents to become familiar with Project requirements and to discover conditions in systems' designs that may preclude proper TAB of systems and equipment. B. Examine systems for installed balancing devices, such as test ports, gage cocks, thermometer wells, flow-control devices, balancing valves and fittings, and manual volume dampers. Verify that locations of these balancing devices are accessible. C. Examine the approved submittals for HVAC systems and equipment. D. Examine design data including HVAC system descriptions, statements of design assumptions for environmental conditions and systems' output, and statements of philosophies and assumptions about HVAC system and equipment controls. E. Examine ceiling plenums and underfloor air plenums used for supply, return, or relief air to verify that they meet the leakage class of connected ducts as specified in Division 23 Section "Metal Ducts" and are properly separated from adjacent areas. Verify that penetrations in plenum walls are sealed and fire-stopped if required. F. Examine equipment performance data including fan and pump curves. 1. Relate performance data to Project conditions and requirements, including system effects that can create undesired or unpredicted conditions that cause reduced capacities in all or part of a system. 2. Calculate system-effect factors to reduce performance ratings of HVAC equipment when installed under conditions different from the conditions used to rate equipment ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 5 performance. To calculate system effects for air systems, use tables and charts found in AMCA 201, "Fans and Systems," or in SMACNA's "HVAC Systems - Duct Design." Compare results with the design data and installed conditions. G. Examine system and equipment installations and verify that field quality-control testing, cleaning, and adjusting specified in individual Sections have been performed. H. Examine test reports specified in individual system and equipment Sections. I. Examine HVAC equipment and filters and verify that bearings are greased, belts are aligned and tight, and equipment with functioning controls is ready for operation. J. Examine terminal units, such as variable-air-volume boxes, and verify that they are accessible and their controls are connected and functioning. K. Examine strainers. Verify that startup screens are replaced by permanent screens with indicated perforations. L. Examine three-way valves for proper installation for their intended function of diverting or mixing fluid flows. M. Examine heat-transfer coils for correct piping connections and for clean and straight fins. N. Examine system pumps to ensure absence of entrained air in the suction piping. O. Examine operating safety interlocks and controls on HVAC equipment. P. Examine automatic temperature system components to verify the following: 1. Dampers, valves and other controlled devices operate by the intended controller. 2. Dampers and valves are in the position indicated by the controller. 3. Integrity of valves and dampers for free and full operation and for tightness of fully closed and fully open position. This includes dampers in multi-zone units, mixing boxes and variable air volume terminals. 4. Automatic modulating and shutoff valves, including 2-way valves and 3-way mixing and diverting valves, are properly connected. 5. Thermostats and humidistats are located to avoid adverse affects of sunlight, drafts and cold walls. 6. Sensors are located to sense only the intended conditions. 7. Sequence of operation for control modes is according to the Contract Documents. 8. Controller setpoints are set at design values. Observe and record system reactions to changes in conditions. Record default setpoints if different from design values. 9. Interlocked systems are operating. 10. Changeover from heating to cooling mode occurs according to design values. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 6 Q. Report deficiencies discovered before and during performance of TAB procedures. Observe and record system reactions to changes in conditions. Record default set points if different from indicated values. 3.3 PREPARATION A. Prepare a TAB plan that includes strategies and step-by-step procedures. B. Complete system-readiness checks and prepare reports. Verify the following: 1. Permanent electrical-power wiring is complete. 2. Hydronic systems are filled, clean, and free of air. 3. Automatic temperature-control systems are operational. 4. Equipment and duct access doors are securely closed. 5. Balance, smoke, and fire dampers are open. 6. Isolating and balancing valves are open and control valves are operational. 7. Ceilings are installed in critical areas where air-pattern adjustments are required and access to balancing devices is provided. 8. Windows and doors can be closed so indicated conditions for system operations can be met. 3.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND BALANCING A. Perform testing and balancing procedures on each system according to the procedures contained in AABC's "National Standards for Total System Balance," ASHRAE 111 NEBB's "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental Systems," SMACNA's "HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing," and in this Section. 1. Comply with requirements in ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Section 7.2.2, "Air Balancing." B. Cut insulation, ducts, pipes, and equipment cabinets for installation of test probes to the minimum extent necessary for TAB procedures. 1. After testing and balancing, patch probe holes in ducts with same material and thickness as used to construct ducts. 2. After testing and balancing, install test ports and duct access doors that comply with requirements in Division 23 Section "Air Duct Accessories." 3. Install and join new insulation that matches removed materials. Restore insulation, coverings, vapor barrier, and finish according to Division 23 Section "HVAC Insulation." C. Mark equipment and balancing devices, including damper-control positions, valve position indicators, fan-speed-control levers, and similar controls and devices, with paint or other suitable, permanent identification material to show final settings. D. Take and report testing and balancing measurements in inch-pound (IP) units. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 7 3.5 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR BALANCING AIR SYSTEMS A. Prepare test reports for both fans and outlets. Obtain manufacturer's outlet factors and recommended testing procedures. Crosscheck the summation of required outlet volumes with required fan volumes. B. Prepare schematic diagrams of systems' "as-built" duct layouts. C. For variable-air-volume systems, develop a plan to simulate diversity. Submit this plan to all contractors to verify phasing and occupancy concerns. Submit plan to the Engineer prior to execution. D. Determine the best locations in main and branch ducts for accurate duct-airflow measurements. E. Check airflow patterns from the outdoor-air louvers and dampers and the return- and exhaust-air dampers through the supply-fan discharge and mixing dampers. Communicate concerns about potential stratification directly to the Engineer. F. Locate start-stop and disconnect switches, electrical interlocks, and motor starters. G. Verify that motor starters are equipped with properly sized thermal protection. H. Check dampers for proper position to achieve desired airflow path. I. Check for airflow blockages. J. Check condensate drains for proper connections and functioning. K. Check for proper sealing of air-handling-unit components. L. Verify that air duct system is sealed as specified in Division 23 Section "Metal Ducts." 3.6 PROCEDURES FOR CONSTANT-VOLUME AIR SYSTEMS A. Adjust fans to deliver total indicated airflows within the maximum allowable fan speed listed by fan manufacturer. 1. Measure total airflow. a. Where sufficient space in ducts is unavailable for Pitot-tube traverse measurements, measure airflow at terminal outlets and inlets and calculate the total airflow. 2. Measure fan static pressures as follows to determine actual static pressure: a. Measure outlet static pressure as far downstream from the fan as practical and upstream from restrictions in ducts such as elbows and transitions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 8 b. Measure static pressure directly at the fan outlet or through the flexible connection. c. Measure inlet static pressure of single-inlet fans in the inlet duct as near the fan as possible, upstream from the flexible connection, and downstream from duct restrictions. d. Measure inlet static pressure of double-inlet fans through the wall of the plenum that houses the fan. 3. Measure static pressure across each component that makes up an air-handling unit, rooftop unit, and other air-handling and -treating equipment. a. Report the cleanliness status of filters and the time static pressures are measured. 4. Measure static pressures entering and leaving other devices, such as sound traps, heat- recovery equipment, and air washers, under final balanced conditions. 5. Review Record Documents to determine variations in design static pressures versus actual static pressures. Calculate actual system-effect factors. Recommend adjustments to accommodate actual conditions. 6. Obtain approval from Engineer for adjustment of fan speed higher or lower than indicated speed. Comply with requirements in Division 23 Sections for air-handling units for adjustment of fans, belts, and pulley sizes to achieve indicated air-handling-unit performance. 7. Do not make fan-speed adjustments that result in motor overload. Consult equipment manufacturers about fan-speed safety factors. Modulate dampers and measure fan-motor amperage to ensure that no overload will occur. Measure amperage in full-cooling, full- heating, economizer, and any other operating mode to determine the maximum required brake horsepower. 8. Replace sheaves and belts as required to deliver the necessary airflow through the system accounting for all system losses. Coordinate final belt and sheave sizes with unit manufacturers. Refer to individual Division 23 specifications for additional information. B. Adjust volume dampers for main duct, submain ducts, and major branch ducts to indicated airflows within specified tolerances. 1. Measure airflow of submain and branch ducts. a. Where sufficient space in submain and branch ducts is unavailable for Pitot-tube traverse measurements, measure airflow at terminal outlets and inlets and calculate the total airflow for that zone. 2. Measure static pressure at a point downstream from the balancing damper, and adjust volume dampers until the proper static pressure is achieved. 3. Remeasure each submain and branch duct after all have been adjusted. Continue to adjust submain and branch ducts to indicated airflows within specified tolerances. C. Measure air outlets and inlets without making adjustments. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 9 1. Measure terminal outlets using a direct-reading hood or outlet manufacturer's written instructions and calculating factors. D. Adjust air outlets and inlets for each space to indicated airflows within specified tolerances of indicated values. Make adjustments using branch volume dampers rather than extractors and the dampers at air terminals. 1. Adjust each outlet in same room or space to within specified tolerances of indicated quantities without generating noise levels above the limitations prescribed by the Contract Documents. 2. Adjust patterns of adjustable outlets for proper distribution without drafts. 3.7 PROCEDURES FOR VARIABLE-AIR-VOLUME SYSTEMS A. Compensating for Diversity: When the total airflow of all terminal units is more than the indicated airflow of the fan, place a selected number of terminal units at a minimum set-point airflow with the remainder at maximum-airflow condition until the total airflow of the terminal units equals the indicated airflow of the fan. Select the reduced-airflow terminal units so they are distributed evenly among the branch ducts. B. Pressure-Independent, Variable-Air-Volume Systems: After the fan systems have been adjusted, adjust the variable-air-volume systems as follows: 1. Set outdoor-air dampers at minimum, and set return- and exhaust-air dampers at a position that simulates full-cooling load. 2. Select the terminal unit that is most critical to the supply-fan airflow and static pressure. Measure static pressure. Adjust system static pressure so the entering static pressure for the critical terminal unit is not less than the sum of the terminal-unit manufacturer's recommended minimum inlet static pressure plus the static pressure needed to overcome terminal-unit discharge system losses. 3. Measure total system airflow. Adjust to within indicated airflow. 4. Set terminal units at maximum airflow and adjust controller or regulator to deliver the designed maximum airflow. Use terminal-unit manufacturer's written instructions to make this adjustment. When total airflow is correct, balance the air outlets downstream from terminal units the same as described for constant-volume air systems. 5. Set terminal units at minimum airflow and adjust controller or regulator to deliver the designed minimum airflow. Check air outlets for a proportional reduction in airflow the same as described for constant-volume air systems. a. If air outlets are out of balance at minimum airflow, report the condition but leave outlets balanced for maximum airflow. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 10 6. Remeasure the return airflow to the fan while operating at maximum return airflow and minimum outdoor airflow. a. Adjust the fan and balance the return-air ducts and inlets the same as described for constant-volume air systems. 7. Measure static pressure at the most critical terminal unit and adjust the static-pressure controller at the main supply-air sensing station to ensure that adequate static pressure is maintained at the most critical unit. 8. Record final fan-performance data. 3.8 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR HYDRONIC SYSTEMS A. Prepare test reports with pertinent design data, and number in sequence starting at pump to end of system. Check the sum of branch-circuit flows against the approved pump flow rate. Correct variations that exceed plus or minus 5 percent. B. Prepare schematic diagrams of systems' "as-built" piping layouts. C. Prepare hydronic systems for testing and balancing according to the following, in addition to the general preparation procedures specified above: 1. Open all manual valves for maximum flow. 2. Check liquid level in expansion tank. 3. Check makeup water-station pressure gage for adequate pressure for highest vent. 4. Check flow-control valves for specified sequence of operation, and set at indicated flow. 5. Set differential-pressure control valves at the specified differential pressure. Do not set at fully closed position when pump is positive-displacement type unless several terminal valves are kept open. 6. Set system controls so automatic valves are wide open to heat exchangers. 7. Check pump-motor load. If motor is overloaded, throttle main flow-balancing device so motor nameplate rating is not exceeded. 8. Check air vents for a forceful liquid flow exiting from vents when manually operated. 3.9 PROCEDURES FOR HYDRONIC SYSTEMS A. Measure water flow at pumps. Use the following procedures except for positive-displacement pumps: 1. Verify impeller size by operating the pump with the discharge valve closed. Read pressure differential across the pump. Convert pressure to head and correct for differences in gage heights. Note the point on manufacturer's pump curve at zero flow and verify that the pump has the intended impeller size. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 11 a. If impeller sizes must be adjusted to achieve pump performance, obtain approval from Engineer and comply with requirements in Division 23 Section "Hydronic Pumps." 2. Check system resistance. With all valves open, read pressure differential across the pump and mark pump manufacturer's head-capacity curve. Measure and record system resistance with balance valve wide open. Adjust pump discharge valve until indicated water flow is achieved. a. Monitor motor performance during procedures and do not operate motors in overload conditions. 3. Verify pump-motor brake horsepower. Calculate the intended brake horsepower for the system based on pump manufacturer's performance data. Compare calculated brake horsepower with nameplate data on the pump motor. Report conditions where actual amperage exceeds motor nameplate amperage. 4. Report flow rates that are not within plus or minus 10 percent of design. B. Measure flow at all automatic flow control valves to verify that valves are functioning as designed. C. Measure flow at all pressure-independent characterized control valves, with valves in fully open position, to verify that valves are functioning as designed. D. Set calibrated balancing valves, if installed, at calculated presettings. E. Measure flow at all stations and adjust, where necessary, to obtain first balance. 1. System components that have Cv rating or an accurately cataloged flow-pressure-drop relationship may be used as a flow-indicating device. F. Measure flow at main balancing station and set main balancing device, if installed, to achieve flow that is 5 percent greater than indicated flow. G. Adjust balancing stations to within specified tolerances of indicated flow rate as follows: 1. Determine the balancing station with the highest percentage over indicated flow. 2. Adjust each station in turn, beginning with the station with the highest percentage over indicated flow and proceeding to the station with the lowest percentage over indicated flow. 3. Record settings and mark balancing devices. H. Measure pump flow rate and make final measurements of pump amperage, voltage, pump and motor rpm, pump heads, and systems' pressures and temperatures including outdoor-air temperature. I. Measure the differential-pressure-control-valve settings existing at the conclusion of balancing. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 12 J. Check settings and operation of each safety valve. Record settings. 3.10 PROCEDURES FOR VARIABLE-FLOW HYDRONIC SYSTEMS A. Balance systems with automatic two- and three-way control valves by setting systems at maximum flow through heat-exchanger terminals and proceed as specified above for hydronic systems. B. Measure and record variable speed controller output speed, Hertz, voltage (each leg) and pump speed and pressures with control valves wide open and balanced. 3.11 PROCEDURES FOR PRIMARY-SECONDARY HYDRONIC SYSTEMS A. Balance the primary circuit flow first and then balance the secondary circuits. B. Confirm that crossover flow is zero under various operating scenarios of chiller or boiler staging. 3.12 PROCEDURES FOR STEAM SYSTEMS A. Measure and record upstream and downstream pressure of each piece of equipment. B. Measure and record upstream and downstream steam pressure of pressure-reducing valves. C. Check settings and operation of automatic temperature-control valves, self-contained control valves, and pressure-reducing valves. Record final settings. D. Check settings and operation of each safety valve. Record settings. E. Verify the operation of each steam trap. 3.13 PROCEDURES FOR MOTORS A. Motors: Test at final balanced conditions and record the following data: 1. Manufacturer's name, model number, and serial number. 2. Motor horsepower rating. 3. Motor rpm. 4. Efficiency rating. 5. Nameplate and measured voltage, each phase. 6. Nameplate and measured amperage, each phase. 7. Starter thermal-protection-element rating. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 13 B. Motors Driven by Variable-Frequency Controllers: Test for proper operation at speeds varying from minimum to maximum. Test the manual bypass of the controller to prove proper operation. Record observations including name of controller manufacturer, model number, serial number, and nameplate data. 3.14 PROCEDURES FOR HEAT-TRANSFER COILS A. Measure, adjust, and record the following data for each water coil: 1. Entering- and leaving-water temperature. 2. Water flow rate. 3. Water pressure drop. 4. Dry-bulb temperature of entering and leaving air. 5. Wet-bulb temperature of entering and leaving air for cooling coils. 6. Airflow. 7. Air pressure drop. B. Measure, adjust, and record the following data for each electric heating coil: 1. Nameplate data. 2. Airflow. 3. Entering- and leaving-air temperature at full load. 4. Voltage and amperage input of each phase at full load and at each incremental stage. 5. Calculated kilowatt at full load. 6. Fuse or circuit-breaker rating for overload protection. C. Measure, adjust, and record the following data for each steam coil: 1. Dry-bulb temperature of entering and leaving air. 2. Airflow. 3. Air pressure drop. 4. Inlet steam pressure. D. Measure, adjust, and record the following data for each refrigerant coil: 1. Dry-bulb temperature of entering and leaving air. 2. Wet-bulb temperature of entering and leaving air. 3. Airflow. 4. Air pressure drop. 5. Refrigerant suction pressure and temperature. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 14 3.15 PROCEDURES FOR TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING EXISTING SYSTEMS A. Perform a preconstruction inspection of existing equipment that is to remain and be reused. 1. Measure and record the operating speed, airflow, and static pressure of each fan. 2. Measure motor voltage and amperage. Compare the values to motor nameplate information. 3. Check the refrigerant charge. 4. Check the condition of filters. 5. Check the condition of coils. 6. Check the operation of the drain pan and condensate-drain trap. 7. Check bearings and other lubricated parts for proper lubrication. 8. Report on the operating condition of the equipment and the results of the measurements taken. Report deficiencies. B. Before performing testing and balancing of existing systems, inspect existing equipment that is to remain and be reused to verify that existing equipment has been cleaned and refurbished. Verify the following: 1. New filters are installed. 2. Coils are clean and fins combed. 3. Drain pans are clean. 4. Fans are clean. 5. Bearings and other parts are properly lubricated. 6. Deficiencies noted in the preconstruction report are corrected. C. Perform testing and balancing of existing systems to the extent that existing systems are affected by the renovation work. 1. Compare the indicated airflow of the renovated work to the measured fan airflows, and determine the new fan speed and the face velocity of filters and coils. 2. Verify that the indicated airflows of the renovated work result in filter and coil face velocities and fan speeds that are within the acceptable limits defined by equipment manufacturer. 3. If calculations increase or decrease the air flow rates and water flow rates by more than 5 percent, make equipment adjustments to achieve the calculated rates. If increase or decrease is 5 percent or less, equipment adjustments are not required. 4. Balance each air outlet. 3.16 TEMPERATURE CONTROL VERIFICATION A. Verify that controllers are calibrated and commissioned. B. Check transmitter and controller locations and note conditions that would adversely affect control functions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 15 C. Record controller settings and note variances between setpoints, controller readings and actual measurements. D. Verify operation of limiting controllers (i.e., high and low temperature controllers). E. Verify free travel and proper operation of control devices such as damper and valve operators. F. Verify sequence of operation of control devices. Note air pressures and device positions and correlate with airflow and water flow measurements. Note the speed of response to input changes. G. Confirm interaction of electrically operated switch transducers. H. Confirm interaction of interlock and lockout systems. I. Verify main control supply air pressure and observe compressor and dryer operations. J. Record voltages of power supply and controller output. Determine if the system operates on a ground or non-grounded power supply. K. Note operation of electric actuators using spring return for proper fail safe operations. L. For each system with airflow measuring station, record the calibration data, actual airflow and measured sensor process variable at minimum airflow, maximum airflow and halfway airflow settings. M. With each piece of equipment in operation under the fully automatic control of the Building Automation System, perform the following test: 1. Throw the disconnect to the off position. For equipment driven by a variable frequency drive, switch the breaker feeding the drive to the “off” position. Simultaneously remove power from the Building Automation System controller which controls that piece of equipment. 2. Remain in the un-energized condition for eight seconds. 3. Return disconnect and breaker to their normal “on” position. Return power to controls. 4. Document normal operation of the equipment after power interruption (normal speed, normal position, normal pressure, etc.). N. Report all results in writing. 3.17 FULL AIRFLOW TESTING A. Prior to performing building pressurization testing, perform full airflow testing on each floor, one floor at a time, to be witnessed by the Mechanical Engineer. B. Adjust diffuser throws prior to full airflow testing. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 16 C. In fully automatic control, reset each supply terminal unit temperature control setpoint to 55 deg F and verify maximum simultaneous flow at all terminal units. Record percentage open position of the five most hydraulically remote terminal units while simultaneously measuring static pressure at each of the five terminal units and at all the system static pressure sensors. Measure supply air temperature at the DDC sensor and compare to sensor reading. Investigate temperatures which indicate reheat valve is not fully closed. Adjust static pressure sensor setpoint such that the most hydraulically remote terminal box is 85 percent open. Rerecord percentage open position at the five most hydraulically remote terminal units while simultaneously measuring static pressure at each of the five terminal units and at the system static pressure sensors. With the floor still in full airflow and with the final static pressure setpoint in operation, identify acoustic issues for investigation by the Mechanical Engineer. Measure supply air by duct traverse in locations suitable to confirm airflow serving the floor. D. Report all results in writing. 3.18 TOLERANCES A. Set HVAC system's air flow rates and water flow rates within the following tolerances: 1. Supply, Return, and Exhaust Fans and Equipment with Fans: Zero to plus 10 percent. 2. Air Outlets and Inlets: Plus or minus 5 percent. 3. Heating-Water Flow Rate: Zero to plus 5 percent. 4. Cooling-Water Flow Rate: Zero to plus 5 percent. 3.19 REPORTING A. Initial Construction-Phase Report: Based on examination of the Contract Documents as specified in "Examination" Article, prepare a report on the adequacy of design for systems' balancing devices. Recommend changes and additions to systems' balancing devices to facilitate proper performance measuring and balancing. Recommend changes and additions to HVAC systems and general construction to allow access for performance measuring and balancing devices. B. Status Reports: Prepare weekly progress reports to describe completed procedures, procedures in progress, and scheduled procedures. Include a list of deficiencies and problems found in systems being tested and balanced. Prepare a separate report for each system and each building floor for systems serving multiple floors. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 17 3.20 FINAL REPORT A. General: Prepare a certified written report, tabulate and divide the report into separate sections for tested systems and balanced systems. 1. Include a certification sheet at the front of the report's binder, signed and sealed by the certified testing and balancing engineer. 2. Include a list of instruments used for procedures, along with proof of calibration. B. Final Report Contents: In addition to certified field-report data, include the following: 1. Pump curves. 2. Fan curves. 3. Manufacturers' test data. 4. Field test reports prepared by system and equipment installers. 5. Other information relative to equipment performance; do not include Shop Drawings and product data. C. General Report Data: In addition to form titles and entries, include the following data: 1. Title page. 2. Name and address of the TAB contractor. 3. Project name. 4. Project location. 5. Architect's name and address. 6. Engineer's name and address. 7. Contractor's name and address. 8. Report date. 9. Signature of TAB supervisor who certifies the report. 10. Table of Contents with the total number of pages defined for each section of the report. Number each page in the report. 11. Summary of contents including the following: a. Indicated versus final performance. b. Notable characteristics of systems. c. Description of system operation sequence if it varies from the Contract Documents. 12. Nomenclature sheets for each item of equipment. 13. Data for terminal units, including manufacturer's name, type, size, and fittings. 14. Notes to explain why certain final data in the body of reports vary from indicated values. 15. Test conditions for fans and pump performance forms including the following: a. Settings for outdoor-, return-, and exhaust-air dampers. b. Conditions of filters. c. Cooling coil, wet- and dry-bulb conditions. d. Face and bypass damper settings at coils. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 18 e. Fan drive settings including settings and percentage of maximum pitch diameter. f. Inlet vane settings for variable-air-volume systems. g. Settings for supply-air, static-pressure controller. h. Other system operating conditions that affect performance. D. System Diagrams: Include schematic layouts of air and hydronic distribution systems. Present each system with single-line diagram and include the following: 1. Quantities of outdoor, supply, return, and exhaust airflows. 2. Water and steam flow rates. 3. Duct, outlet, and inlet sizes. 4. Pipe and valve sizes and locations. 5. Terminal units. 6. Balancing stations. 7. Position of balancing devices. E. Air-Handling-Unit Test Reports: For air-handling units with coils, include the following: 1. Unit Data: a. Unit identification. b. Location. c. Make and type. d. Model number and unit size. e. Manufacturer's serial number. f. Unit arrangement and class. g. Discharge arrangement. h. Sheave make, size in inches (mm), and bore. i. Center-to-center dimensions of sheave, and amount of adjustments in inches (mm). j. Number, make, and size of belts. k. Number, type, and size of filters. 2. Motor Data: a. Motor make, and frame type and size. b. Horsepower and rpm. c. Volts, phase, and hertz. d. Full-load amperage and service factor. e. Sheave make, size in inches (mm), and bore. f. Center-to-center dimensions of sheave, and amount of adjustments in inches (mm). 3. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Total air flow rate in cfm (L/s). b. Total system static pressure in inches wg (Pa). c. Fan rpm. d. Discharge static pressure in inches wg (Pa). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 19 e. Filter static-pressure differential in inches wg (Pa). f. Preheat-coil static-pressure differential in inches wg (Pa). g. Cooling-coil static-pressure differential in inches wg (Pa). h. Heating-coil static-pressure differential in inches wg (Pa). i. Outdoor airflow in cfm (L/s). j. Return airflow in cfm (L/s). k. Outdoor-air damper position. l. Return-air damper position. m. Vortex damper position. F. Apparatus-Coil Test Reports: 1. Coil Data: a. System identification. b. Location. c. Coil type. d. Number of rows. e. Fin spacing in fins per inch (mm) o.c. f. Make and model number. g. Face area in sq. ft. (sq. m). h. Tube size in NPS (DN). i. Tube and fin materials. j. Circuiting arrangement. 2. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Air flow rate in cfm (L/s). b. Average face velocity in fpm (m/s). c. Air pressure drop in inches wg (Pa). d. Outdoor-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in deg F (deg C). e. Return-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in deg F (deg C). f. Entering-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in deg F (deg C). g. Leaving-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in deg F (deg C). h. Water flow rate in gpm (L/s). i. Water pressure differential in feet of head or psig (kPa). j. Entering-water temperature in deg F (deg C). k. Leaving-water temperature in deg F (deg C). l. Refrigerant expansion valve and refrigerant types. m. Refrigerant suction pressure in psig (kPa). n. Refrigerant suction temperature in deg F (deg C). o. Inlet steam pressure in psig (kPa). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 20 G. Fan Test Reports: For supply, return, and exhaust fans, include the following: 1. Fan Data: a. System identification. b. Location. c. Make and type. d. Model number and size. e. Manufacturer's serial number. f. Arrangement and class. g. Sheave make, size in inches (mm), and bore. h. Center-to-center dimensions of sheave, and amount of adjustments in inches (mm). 2. Motor Data: a. Motor make, and frame type and size. b. Horsepower and rpm. c. Volts, phase, and hertz. d. Full-load amperage and service factor. e. Sheave make, size in inches (mm), and bore. f. Center-to-center dimensions of sheave, and amount of adjustments in inches (mm). g. Number, make, and size of belts. 3. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Total airflow rate in cfm (L/s). b. Total system static pressure in inches wg (Pa). c. Fan rpm. d. Discharge static pressure in inches wg (Pa). e. Suction static pressure in inches wg (Pa). H. Round, Flat-Oval, and Rectangular Duct Traverse Reports: Include a diagram with a grid representing the duct cross-section and record the following: 1. Report Data: a. System and air-handling-unit number. b. Location and zone. c. Traverse air temperature in deg F (deg C). d. Duct static pressure in inches wg (Pa). e. Duct size in inches (mm). f. Duct area in sq. ft. (sq. m). g. Indicated air flow rate in cfm (L/s). h. Indicated velocity in fpm (m/s). i. Actual air flow rate in cfm (L/s). j. Actual average velocity in fpm (m/s). k. Barometric pressure in psig (Pa). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 21 I. Air-Terminal-Device Reports: 1. Unit Data: a. System and air-handling unit identification. b. Location and zone. c. Apparatus used for test. d. Area served. e. Make. f. Number from system diagram. g. Type and model number. h. Size. i. Effective area in sq. ft. (sq. m). 2. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Air flow rate in cfm (L/s). b. Air velocity in fpm (m/s). c. Preliminary air flow rate as needed in cfm (L/s). d. Preliminary velocity as needed in fpm (m/s). e. Final air flow rate in cfm (L/s). f. Final velocity in fpm (m/s). g. Space temperature in deg F (deg C). J. System-Coil Reports: For reheat coils and water coils of terminal units, include the following: 1. Unit Data: a. System and air-handling-unit identification. b. Location and zone. c. Room or riser served. d. Coil make and size. e. Flowmeter type. 2. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Air flow rate in cfm (L/s). b. Entering-water temperature in deg F (deg C). c. Leaving-water temperature in deg F (deg C). d. Water pressure drop in feet of head or psig (kPa). e. Entering-air temperature in deg F (deg C). f. Leaving-air temperature in deg F (deg C). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 22 K. Pump Test Reports: Calculate impeller size by plotting the shutoff head on pump curves and include the following: 1. Unit Data: a. Unit identification. b. Location. c. Service. d. Make and size. e. Model number and serial number. f. Water flow rate in gpm (L/s). g. Water pressure differential in feet of head or psig (kPa). h. Required net positive suction head in feet of head or psig (kPa). i. Pump rpm. j. Impeller diameter in inches (mm). k. Motor make and frame size. l. Motor horsepower and rpm. m. Voltage at each connection. n. Amperage for each phase. o. Full-load amperage and service factor. p. Seal type. 2. Test Data (Indicated and Actual Values): a. Static head in feet of head or psig (kPa). b. Pump shutoff pressure in feet of head or psig (kPa). c. Actual impeller size in inches (mm). d. Full-open flow rate in gpm (L/s). e. Full-open pressure in feet of head or psig (kPa). f. Final discharge pressure in feet of head or psig (kPa). g. Final suction pressure in feet of head or psig (kPa). h. Final total pressure in feet of head or psig (kPa). i. Final water flow rate in gpm (L/s). j. Voltage at each connection. k. Amperage for each phase. L. Instrument Calibration Reports: 1. Report Data: a. Instrument type and make. b. Serial number. c. Application. d. Dates of use. e. Dates of calibration. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 23 M. System and Functional Test Reports: For each system test, include the following: 1. Condition of controls (fully automatic or not). 2. Variable frequency drive Hertz. 3. All conditions denoted in the Procedures Section. 4. System static pressures at building automation sensors, both physical readings and controller readouts. 3.21 INSPECTIONS A. Initial Inspection: 1. After testing and balancing are complete, operate each system and randomly check measurements to verify that the system is operating according to the final test and balance readings documented in the final report. 2. Check the following for each system: a. Measure airflow of at least 10 percent of air outlets. b. Measure water flow of at least 5 percent of terminals. c. Measure room temperature at each thermostat/temperature sensor. Compare the reading to the set point. d. Verify that balancing devices are marked with final balance position. e. Note deviations from the Contract Documents in the final report. B. Final Inspection: 1. After initial inspection is complete and documentation by random checks verifies that testing and balancing are complete and accurately documented in the final report, request that a final inspection be made by Engineer. 2. The TAB contractor's test and balance engineer shall conduct the inspection in the presence of Engineer of Record. 3. Engineer shall randomly select measurements, documented in the final report, to be rechecked. Rechecking shall be limited to either 10 percent of the total measurements recorded or the extent of measurements that can be accomplished in a normal 8-hour business day. 4. If rechecks yield measurements that differ from the measurements documented in the final report by more than the tolerances allowed, the measurements shall be noted as "FAILED." 5. If the number of "FAILED" measurements is greater than 10 percent of the total measurements checked during the final inspection, the testing and balancing shall be considered incomplete and shall be rejected. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 23 05 93 - 24 C. TAB Work will be considered defective if it does not pass final inspections. If TAB Work fails, proceed as follows: 1. Recheck all measurements and make adjustments. Revise the final report and balancing device settings to include all changes; resubmit the final report and request a second final inspection. 2. If the second final inspection also fails, Owner may contract the services of another TAB contractor to complete TAB Work according to the Contract Documents and deduct the cost of the services from the original TAB contractor's final payment. D. Prepare test and inspection reports. 3.22 ADDITIONAL TESTS A. Within 90 days of completing TAB, perform additional TAB to verify that balanced conditions are being maintained throughout and to correct unusual conditions. B. Seasonal Periods: If initial TAB procedures were not performed during near-peak summer and winter conditions, perform additional TAB during near-peak summer and winter conditions. END OF SECTION 23 05 93 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 1 SECTION 23 07 00 - HVAC INSULATION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Insulation Materials: a. Calcium silicate. b. Cellular glass. c. Flexible elastomeric. d. Mineral fiber. 2. Fire-rated insulation systems. 3. Insulating cements. 4. Adhesives. 5. Mastics. 6. Sealants. 7. Factory-applied jackets. 8. Field-applied fabric-reinforcing mesh. 9. Field-applied cloths. 10. Field-applied jackets. 11. Tapes. 12. Securements. 13. Corner angles. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 22 Section "Plumbing Insulation." 2. Division 23 Section "Metal Ducts" for duct liners. 3. Division 33 Section "Underground Hydronic Energy Distribution" for loose-fill pipe insulation in underground piping outside the building. 4. Division 33 Section "Underground Steam and Condensate Distribution Piping" for loose- fill pipe insulation in underground piping outside the building. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 2 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include thermal conductivity, thickness, and jackets (both factory and field applied, if any). Provide a scheduled listing in the submittal of each type of pipe service, duct service or equipment type that insulates with the thickness and jacket noted for each service and type. B. Shop Drawings: 1. Detail application of protective shields, saddles, and inserts at hangers for each type of insulation and hanger. 2. Detail insulation application at pipe expansion joints for each type of insulation. 3. Detail insulation application at elbows, fittings, flanges, valves, and specialties for each type of insulation. 4. Detail removable insulation at piping specialties, equipment connections, and access panels. 5. Detail application of field-applied jackets. 6. Detail application at linkages of control devices. 7. Detail field application for each equipment type. C. Field quality-control reports. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Insulation and related materials shall have fire-test- response characteristics indicated, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 84, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Factory label insulation and jacket materials and adhesive, mastic, tapes, and cement material containers, with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency. 1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame-spread index of 25 or less, and smoke-developed index of 50 or less. 2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame-spread index of 75 or less, and smoke-developed index of 150 or less. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Packaging: Insulation material containers shall be marked by manufacturer with appropriate ASTM standard designation, type and grade, and maximum use temperature. B. Storage: Insulation material shall be stored to prevent dirt and moisture contamination. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 3 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate size and location of supports, hangers, and insulation shields specified in Division 23 Section "Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment." B. Coordinate clearance requirements with piping Installer for piping insulation application, duct Installer for duct insulation application, and equipment Installer for equipment insulation application. Before preparing piping and ductwork Shop Drawings, establish and maintain clearance requirements for installation of insulation and field-applied jackets and finishes and for space required for maintenance. 1.7 SCHEDULING A. Schedule insulation application after satisfactory pressure testing systems and, where required, after installing and testing heat tracing. B. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as possible in each area of construction. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 INSULATION MATERIALS A. Comply with requirements in Part 3 schedule articles for where insulating materials shall be applied. B. Products shall not contain asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds. C. 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. D. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel shall be qualified as acceptable according to ASTM C 795. E. Foam insulation materials shall not use CFC or HCFC blowing agents in the manufacturing process. F. Calcium Silicate: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Industrial Insulation Group (The); Thermo-12 Gold. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 4 2. Preformed Pipe Sections: Flat-, curved-, and grooved-block sections of noncombustible, inorganic, hydrous calcium silicate with a non-asbestos fibrous reinforcement. Comply with ASTM C 533, Type I. 3. Flat-, curved-, and grooved-block sections of noncombustible, inorganic, hydrous calcium silicate with a non-asbestos fibrous reinforcement. Comply with ASTM C 533, Type I. 4. Prefabricated Fitting Covers: Comply with ASTM C 450 and ASTM C 585 for dimensions used in preforming insulation to cover valves, elbows, tees, and flanges. G. Cellular Glass: Inorganic, incombustible, foamed or cellulated glass with annealed, rigid, hermetically sealed cells. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory- Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Cell-U-Foam Corporation; Ultra-CUF. b. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation; Foamglass Super K. 2. Block Insulation: ASTM C 552, Type I. 3. Special-Shaped Insulation: ASTM C 552, Type III. 4. Board Insulation: ASTM C 552, Type IV. 5. Preformed Pipe Insulation with Factory-Applied ASJ or ASJ-SSL: Comply with ASTM C 552, Type II, Class 2. 6. Factory fabricated shapes according to ASTM C 450 and ASTM C 585. H. Flexible Elastomeric: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type I for tubular materials and Type II for sheet materials. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Aeroflex USA Inc.; Aerocel. b. Armacell LLC; AP Armaflex. c. RBX Corporation; Insul-Sheet 1800 and Insul-Tube 180. d. K-Flex USA; Insul-Sheet, K-Flex. I. Mineral-Fiber Blanket Insulation: Mineral or glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Type II and ASTM C 1290, Type III with factory-applied FSK jacket. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory-Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. CertainTeed Corp.; Duct Wrap. b. Johns Manville; Microlite. c. Knauf Insulation; Duct Wrap. d. Manson Insulation Inc.; Alley Wrap. e. Owens Corning; All-Service Duct Wrap. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 5 J. Mineral-Fiber Board Insulation: Mineral or glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IA or Type IB. For duct and plenum applications, provide insulation with factory-applied FSK jacket. For equipment applications, provide insulation with factory-applied ASJ. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory- Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. CertainTeed Corp.; Commercial Board. b. Fibrex Insulations Inc.; FBX. c. Johns Manville; 800 Series Spin-Glas. d. Knauf Insulation; Insulation Board. e. Manson Insulation Inc.; AK Board. f. Owens Corning; Fiberglas 700 Series. K. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe Insulation: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Fibrex Insulations Inc.; Coreplus 1200. b. Johns Manville; Micro-Lok. c. Knauf Insulation; Earthwool 1000. d. Manson Insulation Inc.; Alley-K. e. Owens Corning; Fiberglas Pipe Insulation. 2. Type I, 850 deg F (454 deg C) Materials: Mineral or glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 547, Type I, Grade A, with factory-applied ASJ or with factory-applied ASJ-SSL. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory-Applied Jackets" Article. 2.2 INSULATING CEMENTS A. Mineral-Fiber Insulating Cement: Comply with ASTM C 195. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Insulco, Division of MFS, Inc.; Triple I. b. P. K. Insulation Mfg. Co., Inc.; Super-Stik. 2.3 ADHESIVES A. 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. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 6 B. Calcium Silicate Adhesive: Fibrous, sodium-silicate-based adhesive with a service temperature range of 50 to 800 deg F (10 to 427 deg C). 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-97. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 81-27/81-93. c. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 290. d. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 22-30. e. Vimasco Corporation; 760. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 80 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). C. Cellular-Glass Adhesive: Solvent-based resin adhesive, with a service temperature range of minus 75 to plus 300 deg F (minus 59 to plus 149 deg C). 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-96. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 81-33. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). D. Flexible Elastomeric and Polyolefin Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-24179A, Type II, Class I. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Aeroflex USA Inc.; Aeroseal. b. Armacell LCC; 520 Adhesive. c. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-75. d. K-Flex USA. e. RBX Corporation; Rubatex Contact Adhesive. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). E. Mineral-Fiber Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-82. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 7 b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-20. c. ITW TACC, Division of Illinois Tool Works; S-90/80. d. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 225. e. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 22-25. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 80 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). F. ASJ Adhesive, and FSK and PVDC Jacket Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A for bonding insulation jacket lap seams and joints. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-82. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 85-20. c. ITW TACC, Division of Illinois Tool Works; S-90/80. d. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 225. e. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 22-25. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). G. PVC Jacket Adhesive: Compatible with PVC jacket. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Dow Chemical Company (The); 739, Dow Silicone. b. Johns-Manville; Zeston Perma-Weld, CEEL-TITE Solvent Welding Adhesive. c. P.I.C. Plastics, Inc.; Welding Adhesive. d. Speedline Corporation; Speedline Vinyl Adhesive. 2. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). 2.4 MASTICS A. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates; comply with MIL-C-19565C, Type II. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 8 B. Vapor-Barrier Mastic: Water based; suitable for indoor and outdoor use on below ambient services. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-35. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 30-90. c. ITW TACC, Division of Illinois Tool Works; CB-50. d. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 590. e. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 55-40. f. Vimasco Corporation; 749. 2. Water-Vapor Permeance: ASTM E 96, Procedure B, 0.013 perm (0.009 metric perm) at 43-mil (1.09-mm) dry film thickness. 3. Service Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 180 deg F (Minus 29 to plus 82 deg C). 4. Solids Content: ASTM D 1644, 59 percent by volume and 71 percent by weight. 5. Color: White. 2.5 SEALANTS A. Joint Sealants: 1. Joint Sealants for Cellular-Glass, Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-76. b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 30-45. c. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 405. d. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 44-05. e. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation; Pittseal 444. f. Vimasco Corporation; 750. 2. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 3. Permanently flexible, elastomeric sealant. 4. Service Temperature Range: Minus 100 to plus 300 deg F (Minus 73 to plus 149 deg C). 5. Color: White or gray. 6. For indoor applications, use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). B. FSK and Metal Jacket Flashing Sealants: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-76-8. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 9 b. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; 95-44. c. Marathon Industries, Inc.; 405. d. Mon-Eco Industries, Inc.; 44-05. e. Vimasco Corporation; 750. 2. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 3. Fire- and water-resistant, flexible, elastomeric sealant. 4. Service Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 250 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 121 deg C). 5. Color: Aluminum. 6. For indoor applications, use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). C. ASJ Flashing Sealants, and Vinyl, PVDC, and PVC Jacket Flashing Sealants: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; CP-76. 2. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 3. Fire- and water-resistant, flexible, elastomeric sealant. 4. Service Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 250 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 121 deg C). 5. Color: White. 6. For indoor applications, use sealants that have a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). 2.6 FACTORY-APPLIED JACKETS A. Insulation system schedules indicate factory-applied jackets on various applications. When factory-applied jackets are indicated, comply with the following: 1. ASJ: White, kraft-paper, fiberglass-reinforced scrim with aluminum-foil backing; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type I. 2. ASJ-SSL: ASJ with self-sealing, pressure-sensitive, acrylic-based adhesive covered by a removable protective strip; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type I. 3. FSK Jacket: Aluminum-foil, fiberglass-reinforced scrim with kraft-paper backing; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type II. 4. FSP Jacket: Aluminum-foil, fiberglass-reinforced scrim with polyethylene backing; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type II. 5. Vinyl Jacket: White vinyl with a permeance of 1.3 perms (0.86 metric perms) when tested according to ASTM E 96, Procedure A, and complying with NFPA 90A and NFPA 90B. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 10 2.7 FIELD-APPLIED FABRIC-REINFORCING MESH A. Woven Glass-Fiber Fabric for Pipe Insulation: Approximately 2 oz./sq. yd. (68 g/sq. m) with a thread count of 10 strands by 10 strands/sq. inch (4 strands by 4 strands/sq. mm) for covering pipe and pipe fittings. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Vimasco Corporation; Elastafab 894. B. Woven Glass-Fiber Fabric for Duct and Equipment Insulation: Approximately 6 oz./sq. yd. (203 g/sq. m) with a thread count of 5 strands by 5 strands/sq. inch (2 strands by 2 strands/sq. mm) for covering equipment. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; Chil-Glas No. 5. C. Woven Polyester Fabric: Approximately 1 oz./sq. yd. (34 g/sq. m) with a thread count of 10 strands by 10 strands/sq. inch (4 strands by 4 strands/sq. mm), in a Leno weave, for duct, equipment, and pipe. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Foster Products Corporation, H. B. Fuller Company; Mast-A-Fab. b. Vimasco Corporation; Elastafab 894. 2.8 FIELD-APPLIED CLOTHS A. Woven Glass-Fiber Fabric: Comply with MIL-C-20079H, Type I, plain weave, and presized a minimum of 8 oz./sq. yd. (271 g/sq. m). 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Alpha Associates, Inc.; Alpha-Maritex 84215 and 84217/9485RW, Luben 59. 2.9 FIELD-APPLIED JACKETS A. Field-applied jackets shall comply with ASTM C 921, Type I, unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 11 B. PVC Jacket: High-impact-resistant, UV-resistant PVC complying with ASTM D 1784, Class 16354-C; thickness as scheduled; roll stock ready for shop or field cutting and forming. Thickness is indicated in field-applied jacket schedules. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Johns Manville; Zeston. b. P.I.C. Plastics, Inc.; FG Series. c. Proto PVC Corporation; LoSmoke. d. Speedline Corporation; SmokeSafe. 2. Adhesive: As recommended by jacket material manufacturer. 3. Color: White. 4. Factory-fabricated fitting covers to match jacket if available; otherwise, field fabricate. a. Shapes: 45- and 90-degree, short- and long-radius elbows, tees, valves, flanges, unions, reducers, end caps, soil-pipe hubs, traps, mechanical joints, and P-trap and supply covers for lavatories. 5. Factory-fabricated tank heads and tank side panels. C. Metal Jacket: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products, Division of ITW; Metal Jacketing Systems. b. PABCO Metals Corporation; Surefit. c. RPR Products, Inc.; Insul-Mate. 2. Aluminum Jacket: Comply with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 3003, 3005, 3105 or 5005, Temper H-14. a. Finish and thickness are indicated in field-applied jacket schedules. b. Moisture Barrier for Indoor Applications: 3-mil- (0.075-mm-) thick, heat-bonded polyethylene and kraft paper or 2.5-mil- (0.063-mm-) thick Polysurlyn. c. Moisture Barrier for Outdoor Applications: 3-mil- (0.075-mm-) thick, heat- bonded polyethylene and kraft paper or 2.5-mil- (0.063-mm-) thick Polysurlyn. d. Factory-Fabricated Fitting Covers: 1) Same material, finish, and thickness as jacket. 2) Preformed 2-piece or gore, 45- and 90-degree, short- and long-radius elbows. 3) Tee covers. 4) Flange and union covers. 5) End caps. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 12 6) Beveled collars. 7) Valve covers. 8) Field fabricate fitting covers only if factory-fabricated fitting covers are not available. 3. Stainless-Steel Jacket: ASTM A 167 or ASTM A 240/A 240M. a. Material, finish, and thickness are indicated in field-applied jacket schedules. b. Moisture Barrier for Indoor Applications: 3-mil- (0.075-mm-) thick, heat-bonded polyethylene and kraft paper or 2.5-mil- (0.063-mm-) thick Polysurlyn. c. Moisture Barrier for Outdoor Applications: 3-mil- (0.075-mm-) thick, heat- bonded polyethylene and kraft paper or 2.5-mil- (0.063-mm-) thick Polysurlyn. d. Factory-Fabricated Fitting Covers: 1) Same material, finish, and thickness as jacket. 2) Preformed 2-piece or gore, 45- and 90-degree, short- and long-radius elbows. 3) Tee covers. 4) Flange and union covers. 5) End caps. 6) Beveled collars. 7) Valve covers. 8) Field fabricated fitting covers only if factory-fabricated fitting covers are not available. D. Self-Adhesive Outdoor Jacket: 60-mil- (1.5-mm-) thick, laminated vapor barrier and waterproofing membrane for installation over insulation located aboveground outdoors; consisting of a rubberized bituminous resin on a cross-laminated polyethylene film covered with stucco-embossed aluminum-foil facing. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Polyguard; Alumaguard 60. 2.10 TAPES A. ASJ Tape: White vapor-retarder tape matching factory-applied jacket with acrylic adhesive, complying with ASTM C 1136. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Avery Dennison Corporation, Specialty Tapes Division; Fasson 0835. b. Compac Corp.; 104 and 105. c. Ideal Tape Co., Inc., an American Biltrite Company; 428 AWF ASJ. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 13 d. Venture Tape; 1540 CW Plus, 1542 CW Plus, and 1542 CW Plus/SQ. 2. Width: 3 inches (75 mm). 3. Thickness: 11.5 mils (0.29 mm). 4. Adhesion: 90 ounces force/inch (1.0 N/mm) in width. 5. Elongation: 2 percent. 6. Tensile Strength: 40 lbf/inch (7.2 N/mm) in width. 7. ASJ Tape Disks and Squares: Precut disks or squares of ASJ tape. B. FSK Tape: Foil-face, vapor-retarder tape matching factory-applied jacket with acrylic adhesive; complying with ASTM C 1136. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Avery Dennison Corporation, Specialty Tapes Division; Fasson 0827. b. Compac Corp.; 110 and 111. c. Ideal Tape Co., Inc., an American Biltrite Company; 491 AWF FSK. d. Venture Tape; 1525 CW, 1528 CW, and 1528 CW/SQ. 2. Width: 3 inches (75 mm). 3. Thickness: 6.5 mils (0.16 mm). 4. Adhesion: 90 ounces force/inch (1.0 N/mm) in width. 5. Elongation: 2 percent. 6. Tensile Strength: 40 lbf/inch (7.2 N/mm) in width. 7. FSK Tape Disks and Squares: Precut disks or squares of FSK tape. C. PVC Tape: White vapor-retarder tape matching field-applied PVC jacket with acrylic adhesive. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Avery Dennison Corporation, Specialty Tapes Division; Fasson 0555. b. Compac Corp.; 130. c. Ideal Tape Co., Inc., an American Biltrite Company; 370 White PVC tape. d. Venture Tape; 1506 CW NS. 2. Width: 2 inches (50 mm). 3. Thickness: 6 mils (0.15 mm). 4. Adhesion: 64 ounces force/inch (0.7 N/mm) in width. 5. Elongation: 500 percent. 6. Tensile Strength: 18 lbf/inch (3.3 N/mm) in width. D. Aluminum-Foil Tape: Vapor-retarder tape with acrylic adhesive. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 14 a. Avery Dennison Corporation, Specialty Tapes Division; Fasson 0800. b. Compac Corp.; 120. c. Ideal Tape Co., Inc., an American Biltrite Company; 488 AWF. d. Venture Tape; 3520 CW. 2. Width: 2 inches (50 mm). 3. Thickness: 3.7 mils (0.093 mm). 4. Adhesion: 100 ounces force/inch (1.1 N/mm) in width. 5. Elongation: 5 percent. 6. Tensile Strength: 34 lbf/inch (6.2 N/mm) in width. E. Bands: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Childers Products; Bands. b. PABCO Metals Corporation; Bands. c. RPR Products, Inc.; Bands. 2. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 167 or ASTM A 240/A 240M, Type 304 or Type 316; 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) thick, 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide with wing seal . 3. Aluminum: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 3003, 3005, 3105, or 5005; Temper H-14, 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) thick, 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide with wing seal . F. Insulation Pins and Hangers: 1. Capacitor-Discharge-Weld Pins: Copper- or zinc-coated steel pin (or other material as required for stainless or aluminum ductwork), fully annealed for capacitor-discharge welding, 0.135-inch- (3.5-mm-) diameter shank, length to suit depth of insulation indicated. a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) AGM Industries, Inc.; CWP-1. 2) GEMCO; CD. 3) Midwest Fasteners, Inc.; CD. 4) Nelson Stud Welding; TPA, TPC, and TPS. 2. Cupped-Head, Capacitor-Discharge-Weld Pins: Copper- or zinc-coated steel pin (or other material as required for stainless steel or aluminum duct), fully annealed for capacitor-discharge welding, 0.135-inch- (3.5-mm-) diameter shank, length to suit depth of insulation indicated with integral 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) galvanized carbon-steel washer. a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 15 1) AGM Industries, Inc.; CWP-1. 2) GEMCO; Cupped Head Weld Pin. 3) Midwest Fasteners, Inc.; Cupped Head. 4) Nelson Stud Welding; CHP. 3. Metal, Adhesively Attached, Perforated-Base Insulation Hangers: Baseplate welded to projecting spindle that is capable of holding insulation, of thickness indicated, securely in position indicated when self-locking washer is in place. Comply with the following requirements: a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) AGM Industries, Inc.; Tactoo Insul-Hangers, Series T. 2) GEMCO; Perforated Base. 3) Midwest Fasteners, Inc.; Spindle. b. Baseplate: Perforated, galvanized carbon-steel sheet, 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) thick by 2 inches (50 mm) square. c. Spindle: Fully annealed, 0.106-inch- (2.6-mm-) diameter shank, length to suit depth of insulation indicated. d. Adhesive: Recommended by hanger manufacturer. Product with demonstrated capability to bond insulation hanger securely to substrates indicated without damaging insulation, hangers, and substrates. 4. Insulation-Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers formed from 0.016-inch- (0.41-mm) thick, sheet, with beveled edge sized as required to hold insulation securely in place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter. a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) AGM Industries, Inc.; RC-150. 2) GEMCO; R-150. 3) Midwest Fasteners, Inc.; WA-150. 4) Nelson Stud Welding; Speed Clips. b. Protect ends with capped self-locking washers incorporating a spring steel insert to ensure permanent retention of cap in exposed locations. 5. Nonmetal Insulation-Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers formed from 0.016-inch- (0.41-mm-) thick nylon sheet, with beveled edge sized as required to hold insulation securely in place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter. a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 16 1) GEMCO. 2) Midwest Fasteners, Inc. G. Staples: Outward-clinching insulation staples, nominal 3/4-inch- (19-mm-) wide, stainless steel or Monel. H. Wire: 0.062-inch (1.6-mm) soft-annealed, stainless steel. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. C & F Wire. b. Childers Products. c. PABCO Metals Corporation. d. RPR Products, Inc. 2.11 CORNER ANGLES A. Aluminum Corner Angles: 0.040 inch (1.0 mm) thick, minimum 1 by 1 inch (25 by 25 mm), aluminum according to ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 3003, 3005, 3105 or 5005; Temper H-14. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation and other conditions affecting performance of insulation application. 1. Verify that systems and equipment to be insulated have been tested and are free of defects. 2. Verify that surfaces to be insulated are clean and dry. 3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove materials that will adversely affect insulation application. B. Mix insulating cements with clean potable water; if insulating cements are to be in contact with stainless-steel surfaces, use demineralized water. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 17 C. Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces to be insulated. Before insulating, apply a corrosion coating to insulated surfaces as follows: 1. Carbon steel: Coat carbon steel operating at a service temperature below 60 deg F with an epoxy coating. Consult coating manufacturer for appropriate coating materials and application methods for operating temperature range. 3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. Install insulation materials, accessories, and finishes with smooth, straight, and even surfaces; free of voids throughout the length of equipment, ducts and fittings, and piping including fittings, valves, and specialties. B. Install insulation materials, forms, vapor barriers or retarders, jackets, and thicknesses required for each item of equipment, duct system, and pipe system as specified in insulation system schedules. C. 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. D. Install insulation with longitudinal seams at top and bottom of horizontal runs. E. Install multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams staggered. F. Do not weld brackets, clips, or other attachment devices to piping, fittings, and specialties. G. Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing. H. Install insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams and joints with adhesive recommended by insulation material manufacturer. I. Install insulation with least number of joints practical. J. Where vapor barrier is indicated, seal joints, seams, and penetrations in insulation at hangers, supports, anchors, and other projections with vapor-barrier mastic. 1. Install insulation continuously through hangers and around anchor attachments. 2. For insulation application where vapor barriers are indicated, extend insulation on anchor legs from point of attachment to supported item to point of attachment to structure. Taper and seal ends at attachment to structure with vapor-barrier mastic. 3. Install insert materials and install insulation to tightly join the insert. Seal insulation to insulation inserts with adhesive or sealing compound recommended by insulation material manufacturer. 4. Cover inserts with jacket material matching adjacent pipe insulation. Install shields over jacket, arranged to protect jacket from tear or puncture by hanger, support, and shield. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 18 K. Apply adhesives, mastics, and sealants at manufacturer's recommended coverage rate and wet and dry film thicknesses. L. Install insulation with factory-applied jackets as follows: 1. Draw jacket tight and smooth. 2. Cover circumferential joints with 3-inch- (75-mm-) wide strips, of same material as insulation jacket. Secure strips with adhesive and outward clinching staples along both edges of strip, spaced 4 inches (100 mm) o.c. 3. Overlap jacket longitudinal seams at least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm). 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 (50 mm) o.c. a. For below ambient services, apply vapor-barrier mastic over staples. 4. Cover joints and seams with tape as recommended by insulation material manufacturer to maintain vapor seal. 5. Where vapor barriers are indicated, apply vapor-barrier mastic on seams and joints and at ends adjacent to duct and pipe flanges and fittings. M. Cut insulation in a manner to avoid compressing insulation more than 75 percent of its nominal thickness. N. Finish installation with systems at operating conditions. Repair joint separations and cracking due to thermal movement. O. Repair damaged insulation facings by applying same facing material over damaged areas. Extend patches at least 4 inches (100 mm) beyond damaged areas. Adhere, staple, and seal patches similar to butt joints. P. For above ambient services, do not install insulation to the following: 1. Vibration-control devices. 2. Testing agency labels and stamps. 3. Nameplates and data plates. 4. Manholes. 5. Handholes. 6. Cleanouts. 3.4 PENETRATIONS A. Insulation Installation at Roof Penetrations: Install insulation continuously through roof penetrations. 1. Seal penetrations with flashing sealant. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 19 2. For applications requiring only indoor insulation, terminate insulation above roof surface and seal with joint sealant. For applications requiring indoor and outdoor insulation, install insulation for outdoor applications tightly joined to indoor insulation ends. Seal joint with joint sealant. 3. Extend jacket of outdoor insulation outside roof flashing at least 2 inches (50 mm) below top of roof flashing. 4. Seal jacket to roof flashing with flashing sealant. B. Insulation Installation at Underground Exterior Wall Penetrations: Terminate insulation flush with sleeve seal. Seal terminations with flashing sealant. C. Insulation Installation at Aboveground Exterior Wall Penetrations: Install insulation continuously through wall penetrations. 1. Seal penetrations with flashing sealant. 2. For applications requiring only indoor insulation, terminate insulation inside wall surface and seal with joint sealant. For applications requiring indoor and outdoor insulation, install insulation for outdoor applications tightly joined to indoor insulation ends. Seal joint with joint sealant. Fabricate a cellular glass "box" around the pump which is removable. Utilize flexible elastomeric at penetrations and seal with silicone. Allow for removal of suction diffuser screen if a suction diffuser is installed. 3. Extend jacket of outdoor insulation outside wall flashing and overlap wall flashing at least 2 inches (50 mm). 4. Seal jacket to wall flashing with flashing sealant. D. Insulation Installation at Interior Wall and Partition Penetrations (That Are Not Fire Rated): Install insulation continuously through walls and partitions. E. Insulation Installation at Fire-Rated Wall and Partition Penetrations: Install insulation continuously through penetrations of fire-rated walls and partitions. Terminate insulation at fire damper sleeves for fire-rated wall and partition penetrations. Externally insulate damper sleeves to match adjacent insulation and overlap duct insulation at least 2 inches (50 mm). 1. Comply with requirements in Division 7 Section "Firestopping" and fire-resistive joint sealers. F. Insulation Installation at Floor Penetrations: 1. Duct: Install insulation continuously through floor penetrations that are not fire rated. For penetrations through fire-rated assemblies, terminate insulation at fire damper sleeves and externally insulate damper sleeve beyond floor to match adjacent duct insulation. Overlap damper sleeve and duct insulation at least 2 inches (50 mm). 2. Pipe: Install insulation continuously through floor penetrations. 3. Seal penetrations through fire-rated assemblies. Comply with requirements in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 20 3.5 GENERAL PIPE INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Requirements in this article generally apply to all insulation materials except where more specific requirements are specified in various pipe insulation material installation articles. B. Insulation Installation on Fittings, Valves, Strainers, Flanges, and Unions: 1. Install insulation over fittings, valves, strainers, flanges, unions, and other specialties with continuous thermal and vapor-retarder integrity, unless otherwise indicated. 2. Insulate pipe elbows using preformed fitting insulation or mitered fittings made from same material and density as adjacent pipe insulation. Each piece shall be butted tightly against adjoining piece and bonded with adhesive. Fill joints, seams, voids, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement finished to a smooth, hard, and uniform contour that is uniform with adjoining pipe insulation. 3. Insulate tee fittings with preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Cut sectional pipe insulation to fit. Butt each section closely to the next and hold in place with tie wire. Bond pieces with adhesive. 4. Insulate valves using preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material, density, and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. For valves, insulate up to and including the bonnets, valve stuffing-box studs, bolts, and nuts. Fill joints, seams, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement. 5. Insulate strainers using preformed fitting insulation or sectional pipe insulation of same material, density, and thickness as used for adjacent pipe. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. Fill joints, seams, and irregular surfaces with insulating cement. Insulate strainers so strainer basket flange or plug can be easily removed and replaced without damaging the insulation and jacket. Provide a removable reusable insulation cover. For below ambient services, provide a design that maintains vapor barrier. 6. Insulate flanges and unions using a section of oversized preformed pipe insulation. Overlap adjoining pipe insulation by not less than two times the thickness of pipe insulation, or one pipe diameter, whichever is thicker. 7. Cover segmented insulated surfaces with a layer of finishing cement and coat with a mastic. Install vapor-barrier mastic for below ambient services and a breather mastic for above ambient services. Reinforce the mastic with fabric-reinforcing mesh. Trowel the mastic to a smooth and well-shaped contour. 8. For services not specified to receive a field-applied jacket except for flexible elastomeric and polyolefin, install fitted PVC cover over elbows, tees, strainers, valves, flanges, and unions. Terminate ends with PVC end caps. Tape PVC covers to adjoining insulation facing using PVC tape. 9. Stencil or label the outside insulation jacket of each union with the word "UNION." Match size and color of pipe labels. 10. Install insulation at coil connection piping not required to have a continuous vapor barrier such that the maximum length of uninsulated piping does not exceed 3” in length. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 21 C. Insulate instrument connections for thermometers, pressure gages, pressure temperature taps, test connections, flow meters, sensors, switches, and transmitters on insulated pipes, vessels, and equipment. Shape insulation at these connections by tapering it to and around the connection with insulating cement and finish with finishing cement, mastic, and flashing sealant. D. Install removable insulation covers at locations indicated. Installation shall conform to the following: 1. Make removable flange and union insulation from sectional pipe insulation of same thickness as that on adjoining pipe. Install same insulation jacket as adjoining pipe insulation. 2. When flange and union covers are made from sectional pipe insulation, extend insulation from flanges or union long at least two times the insulation thickness over adjacent pipe insulation on each side of flange or union. Secure flange cover in place with stainless- steel or aluminum bands. Select band material compatible with insulation and jacket. 3. Construct removable valve insulation covers in same manner as for flanges except divide the two-part section on the vertical center line of valve body. 4. When covers are made from block insulation, make two halves, each consisting of mitered blocks wired to stainless-steel fabric. Secure this wire frame, with its attached insulation, to flanges with tie wire. Extend insulation at least 2 inches (50 mm) over adjacent pipe insulation on each side of valve. Fill space between flange or union cover and pipe insulation with insulating cement. Finish cover assembly with insulating cement applied in two coats. After first coat is dry, apply and trowel second coat to a smooth finish. 5. Unless a PVC jacket is indicated in field-applied jacket schedules, finish exposed surfaces with a metal jacket. 3.6 CALCIUM SILICATE INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Insulation Installation on Boiler Breechings and Ducts: 1. Secure single-layer insulation with stainless-steel bands at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals and tighten bands without deforming insulation material. 2. Install 2-layer insulation with joints tightly butted and staggered at least 3 inches (75 mm). Secure inner layer with wire spaced at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals. Secure outer layer with stainless-steel bands at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals. 3. On exposed applications without metal jacket, finish insulation surface with a skim coat of mineral-fiber, hydraulic-setting cement. When cement is dry, apply flood coat of lagging adhesive and press on one layer of glass cloth. Overlap edges at least 1 inch (25 mm). Apply finish coat of lagging adhesive over glass cloth. Thin finish coat to achieve smooth, uniform finish. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 22 B. Insulation Installation on Straight Pipes and Tubes: 1. Secure single-layer insulation with stainless-steel bands at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals and tighten bands without deforming insulation materials. 2. Install 2-layer insulation with joints tightly butted and staggered at least 3 inches (75 mm). Secure inner layer with wire spaced at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals. Secure outer layer with stainless-steel bands at 12-inch (300-mm) intervals. 3. Apply a skim coat of mineral-fiber, hydraulic-setting cement to insulation surface. When cement is dry, apply flood coat of lagging adhesive and press on one layer of glass cloth or tape. Overlap edges at least 1 inch (25 mm). Apply finish coat of lagging adhesive over glass cloth or tape. Thin finish coat to achieve smooth, uniform finish. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install preformed pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with cut sections of block insulation of same material and thickness as pipe insulation. 4. Finish flange insulation same as pipe insulation. D. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. Secure according to manufacturer's written instructions. 2. When preformed insulation sections of insulation are not available, install mitered sections of calcium silicate insulation. Secure insulation materials with wire or bands. 3. Finish fittings insulation same as pipe insulation. E. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install mitered segments of calcium silicate insulation to valve body. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 2. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 3. Finish valve and specialty insulation same as pipe insulation. 3.7 CELLULAR-GLASS INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Insulation Installation on Straight Pipes and Tubes: 1. Secure each layer of insulation to pipe with wire or bands and tighten bands without deforming insulation materials. 2. Where vapor barriers are indicated, seal longitudinal seams, end joints, and protrusions with vapor-barrier mastic and joint sealant. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 23 3. For insulation with factory-applied jackets on above ambient services, secure laps with outward clinched staples at 6 inches (150 mm) o.c. 4. For insulation with factory-applied jackets on below ambient services, do not staple longitudinal tabs but secure tabs with additional adhesive as recommended by insulation material manufacturer and seal with vapor-barrier mastic and flashing sealant. Seal all insulation terminations with vapor seal mastic. Provide minimum 3” wide ASJ butt strip at joints to maintain the vapor barrier. B. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install preformed pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with cut sections of cellular-glass block insulation of same thickness as pipe insulation. 4. Install jacket material with manufacturer's recommended adhesive, overlap seams at least 1 inch (25 mm), and seal joints with flashing sealant. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. Secure according to manufacturer's written instructions. 2. When preformed sections of insulation are not available, install mitered sections of cellular-glass insulation. Factory miter and tar together with a minimum of three segments for elbows. Secure insulation materials with wire or bands. 3. Secure fittings with 1/2” wide filament tape as recommended by the manufacturer. 4. Coat fittings with vapor seal with fab cloth embedded in it. D. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed sections of cellular-glass insulation to valve body. 2. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 3. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 3.8 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Seal longitudinal seams and end joints with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. B. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 24 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with cut sections of sheet insulation of same thickness as pipe insulation. 4. Secure insulation to flanges and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install mitered sections of pipe insulation. 2. Secure insulation materials and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. D. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed valve covers manufactured of same material as pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed valve covers are not available, install cut sections of pipe and sheet insulation to valve body. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 3. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 4. Secure insulation to valves and specialties and seal seams with manufacturer's recommended adhesive to eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated. 3.9 MINERAL-FIBER INSULATION INSTALLATION A. Insulation Installation on Straight Pipes and Tubes: 1. Secure each layer of preformed pipe insulation to pipe with wire or bands and tighten bands without deforming insulation materials. 2. Where vapor barriers are indicated, seal longitudinal seams, end joints, and protrusions with vapor-barrier mastic and joint sealant. 3. For insulation with factory-applied jackets on above ambient surfaces, secure laps with outward clinched staples at 6 inches (150 mm) o.c. 4. For insulation with factory-applied jackets on below ambient surfaces, do not staple longitudinal tabs but secure tabs with additional adhesive as recommended by insulation material manufacturer and seal with vapor-barrier mastic and flashing sealant. B. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install preformed pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe flange. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with mineral-fiber blanket insulation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 25 4. Install jacket material with manufacturer's recommended adhesive, overlap seams at least 1 inch (25 mm), and seal joints with flashing sealant. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed insulation elbows and fittings are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation, to a thickness equal to adjoining pipe insulation. Secure insulation materials with wire or bands. D. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed sections are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation to valve body. 3. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 4. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. E. Blanket Insulation Installation on Ducts and Plenums: Secure with adhesive and insulation pins. 1. Apply adhesives according to manufacturer's recommended coverage rates per unit area, for minimum 50 percent coverage of duct and plenum surfaces. 2. Apply adhesive to entire bottom surface of ducts and to all surfaces of fittings and transitions. 3. Install either capacitor-discharge-weld pins and speed washers or cupped-head, capacitor- discharge-weld pins on sides and bottom of horizontal ducts and sides of vertical ducts as follows: a. On exposed ductwork where no ceiling is installed, on all duct sizes, place pins along longitudinal centerline of duct on both duct sides and on the duct bottom. Space 3 inches (75 mm) maximum from insulation end joints, and 16 inches (400 mm) o.c. b. On concealed ductwork, on duct with dimensions larger than 24 inches, place pins 16 inches (400 mm) o.c. each way, and 3 inches (75 mm) maximum from insulation joints. Install pins on any side or the bottom with dimension greater than 24”. Install additional pins to hold insulation tightly against surface at cross bracing. c. Pins may be omitted from top surface of horizontal, rectangular ducts and plenums. d. Do not overcompress insulation during installation. e. Impale insulation over pins and attach speed washers. f. Cut excess portion of pins extending beyond speed washers or bend parallel with insulation surface. Cover exposed pins and washers with tape matching insulation facing. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 26 4. For ducts and plenums with surface temperatures below ambient, install a continuous unbroken vapor barrier. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with insulation by removing 2 inches (50 mm) from 1 edge and 1 end of insulation segment. Secure laps to adjacent insulation section with 1/2-inch (13-mm) outward-clinching staples, 1 inch (25 mm) o.c. Install vapor barrier tape at each joint. Vapor barrier consisting of factory- or field-applied jacket, adhesive, vapor-barrier mastic, and sealant may be used at joints, seams, and protrusions in lieu of vapor barrier tape. a. Repair punctures, tears, and penetrations with tape or mastic to maintain vapor- barrier seal. b. Install vapor stops for ductwork and plenums operating below 50 deg F (10 deg C) at 18-foot (5.5-m) intervals. Vapor stops shall consist of vapor-barrier mastic applied in a Z-shaped pattern over insulation face, along butt end of insulation, and over the surface. Cover insulation face and surface to be insulated a width equal to 2 times the insulation thickness but not less than 3 inches (75 mm). 5. Overlap unfaced blankets a minimum of 2 inches (50 mm) on longitudinal seams and end joints. At end joints, secure with steel bands spaced a maximum of 18 inches (450 mm) o.c. 6. Install insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full insulation section for each surface. Install insulation on round and flat-oval duct elbows with individually mitered gores cut to fit the elbow. 7. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond insulation surface with 6-inch- (150-mm-) wide strips of same material used to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of stiffener, hanger, and flange with pins spaced 6 inches (150 mm) o.c. 8. Insulate duct mounted coils located within terminal units (terminal boxes, supply air valves, fan coil units) by extending external duct insulation over the terminal unit a minimum of two inches. Insulate over return bends. 9. Insulate the external side of diffusers as noted on the details. F. Board Insulation Installation on Ducts and Plenums: Secure with adhesive and insulation pins. 1. Apply adhesives according to manufacturer's recommended coverage rates per unit area, for minimum 50 percent coverage of duct and plenum surfaces. 2. Apply adhesive to entire circumference of ducts and to all surfaces of fittings and transitions. 3. Install either capacitor-discharge-weld pins and speed washers or cupped-head, capacitor- discharge-weld pins on sides and bottom of horizontal ducts and sides of vertical ducts as follows: a. On duct sides with dimensions 18 inches (450 mm) and smaller, place pins along longitudinal centerline of duct. Space 3 inches (75 mm) maximum from insulation end joints, and 16 inches (400 mm) o.c. b. On duct sides with dimensions larger than 18 inches (450 mm), space pins 16 inches (400 mm) o.c. each way, and 3 inches (75 mm) maximum from insulation joints. Install additional pins to hold insulation tightly against surface at cross bracing. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 27 c. Pins may be omitted from top surface of horizontal, rectangular ducts and plenums. d. Do not overcompress insulation during installation. e. Cut excess portion of pins extending beyond speed washers or bend parallel with insulation surface. Cover exposed pins and washers with tape matching insulation facing. 4. For ducts and plenums with surface temperatures below ambient, install a continuous unbroken vapor barrier. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with insulation by removing 2 inches (50 mm) from 1 edge and 1 end of insulation segment. Secure laps to adjacent insulation section with 1/2-inch (13-mm) outward-clinching staples, 1 inch (25 mm) o.c. Install vapor barrier consisting of factory- or field-applied jacket, adhesive, vapor-barrier mastic, and sealant at joints, seams, and protrusions. a. Repair punctures, tears, and penetrations with tape or mastic to maintain vapor- barrier seal. b. Install vapor stops for ductwork and plenums operating below 50 deg F (10 deg C) at 18-foot (5.5-m) intervals. Vapor stops shall consist of vapor-barrier mastic applied in a Z-shaped pattern over insulation face, along butt end of insulation, and over the surface. Cover insulation face and surface to be insulated a width equal to 2 times the insulation thickness but not less than 3 inches (75 mm). 5. Install insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full insulation section for each surface. Groove and score insulation to fit as closely as possible to outside and inside radius of elbows. Install insulation on round and flat-oval duct elbows with individually mitered gores cut to fit the elbow. 6. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond insulation surface with 6-inch- (150-mm-) wide strips of same material used to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of stiffener, hanger, and flange with pins spaced 6 inches (150 mm) o.c. 3.10 FIELD-APPLIED JACKET INSTALLATION A. Where glass-cloth jackets are indicated, install directly over bare insulation or insulation with factory-applied jackets. 1. Draw jacket smooth and tight to surface with 2-inch (50-mm) overlap at seams and joints. 2. Embed glass cloth between two 0.062-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick coats of lagging adhesive. 3. Completely encapsulate insulation with coating, leaving no exposed insulation. B. Where FSK jackets are indicated, install as follows: 1. Draw jacket material smooth and tight. 2. Install lap or joint strips with same material as jacket. 3. Secure jacket to insulation with manufacturer's recommended adhesive. 4. Install jacket with 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) laps at longitudinal seams and 3-inch- (75-mm-) wide joint strips at end joints. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 28 5. Seal openings, punctures, and breaks in vapor-retarder jackets and exposed insulation with vapor-barrier mastic. C. Where PVC jackets are indicated, install with 1-inch (25-mm) overlap at longitudinal seams and end joints; for horizontal applications, install with longitudinal seams along top and bottom of tanks and vessels. Seal with manufacturer's recommended adhesive. 1. Apply two continuous beads of adhesive to seams and joints, one bead under lap and the finish bead along seam and joint edge. D. Where metal jackets are indicated, install with 2-inch (50-mm) overlap at longitudinal seams and end joints. Overlap longitudinal seams arranged to shed water. Seal end joints with weatherproof sealant recommended by insulation manufacturer. Secure jacket with stainless- steel bands 12 inches (300 mm) o.c. and at end joints. 3.11 FINISHES A. Duct, Equipment, and Pipe Insulation with ASJ, Glass-Cloth, or Other Paintable Jacket Material: Paint jacket with paint system identified below and as specified in Division 9 painting Sections. 1. Flat Acrylic Finish: Two finish coats over a primer that is compatible with jacket material and finish coat paint. Add fungicidal agent to render fabric mildew proof. a. Finish Coat Material: Interior, flat, latex-emulsion size. B. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: After adhesive has fully cured, apply two coats of insulation manufacturer's recommended protective coating. C. Color: Final color as selected by Architect. Vary first and second coats to allow visual inspection of the completed Work. D. Do not field paint aluminum or stainless-steel jackets. 3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections. B. All insulation applications will be considered defective Work if sample inspection reveals noncompliance with requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 29 3.13 DUCT INSULATION SCHEDULE, GENERAL A. Plenums and Ducts Requiring Insulation: 1. Indoor, concealed supply and outdoor air. 2. Indoor, exposed supply and outdoor air. 3. Indoor, concealed return located in non-conditioned space and low temperature surgery return. 4. Indoor, exposed return located in non-conditioned space. 5. Indoor, concealed, Type I, commercial, kitchen hood exhaust. 6. Indoor, exposed, Type I, commercial, kitchen hood exhaust. 7. Indoor, concealed oven and warewash exhaust. 8. Indoor, exposed oven and warewash exhaust. 9. Indoor, concealed exhaust between isolation damper and penetration of building exterior. 10. Indoor, exposed exhaust between isolation damper and penetration of building exterior. 11. Outdoor, concealed supply and return. 12. Outdoor, exposed supply and return. B. Items Not Insulated: 1. Fibrous-glass ducts. 2. Factory-insulated flexible ducts. 3. Factory-insulated plenums and casings. 4. Flexible connectors. 5. Vibration-control devices. 6. Factory-insulated access panels and doors. 3.14 INDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SCHEDULE A. Concealed, rectangular, round and flat oval, supply air duct insulation shall be the following: 1. Mineral-Fiber Blanket: 2 inches (50 mm) minimum thick and 0.75-lb/cu. ft. (12- kg/cu. m) or 1.0-lb/cu. ft. (24-kg/cu. m) nominal density to achieve a minimum installed (at 25% compression) R value of 6.0 at 75 deg F. mean temperature. B. Concealed, rectangular, round and flat oval, return air duct insulation shall be the following: 1. Mineral-Fiber Blanket: 1-1/2 inches minimum thick and 0.75-lb/cu. ft. (12-kg/cu. m) or 1.0-lb/cu. ft. (18-kg/cu. m) nominal density to achieve a minimum installed R value of 3.5 at 75 deg F. C. Concealed, rectangular, round and flat-oval, outdoor-air duct insulation shall be the following: 1. Mineral-Fiber Blanket: 2 inches (50 mm) minimum thick and 0.75-lb/cu. ft. (12- kg/cu.m) or 1.5-lb/cu. ft. (24-kg/cu.m nominal density to achieve a minimum installed R value of 6.0 at 75 deg F. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 30 D. Concealed and exposed rectangular and round, exhaust-air and relief air duct insulation between isolation damper and penetration of building exterior shall be the following: 1. Mineral-Fiber Blanket: 2 inches (50 mm) thick and 0.75-lb/cu. ft. (12-kg/cu. m) or 1.0- lb/cu. ft. (18-kg/cu. m) nominal density. E. Concealed and Exposed, Type I, Commercial, Kitchen Hood Exhaust Duct and Plenum Insulation: Fire-rated blanket insulating system; thickness as required to achieve 2-hour fire rating. F. Exposed, supply-air duct, relief air duct, return air duct, outdoor air duct insulation shall be the following: 1. Flexible Elastomeric: 1 inch (25 mm) thick on edges, corners, and flanges of ductwork which are less than 6’-6” above finished floor with space below them for personal access. 2. Mineral-Fiber Blanket: 2 inches (50 mm) thick and 1.5-lb/cu. ft. (24-kg/cu. m) nominal density on surfaces which are more than 8’-0” above finished floor. 3. Mineral-Fiber Board: 2 inches (50 mm) thick and 6-lb/cu. ft. nominal density for ductwork which is less than 8’-0” above finished floor. G. Concealed and exposed ductwork with fire rated blanket insulating system: Fire rated blanket insulating system thickness as required to achieve 2-hour fire rating. H. Concealed and exposed oven and warewash exhaust duct insulation shall be the following: 2 inches minimum thick and 0.75 lb/cu.ft. or 1.0 lb/cu.ft. nominal density to achieve a minimum installed (at 25% compression) R value of 6.0 at 75 deg F mean temperature. 3.15 ABOVEGROUND, OUTDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SCHEDULE A. Insulation materials and thicknesses are identified below. If more than one material is listed for a duct system, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. B. Concealed, and exposed, rectangular, round and flat-oval, supply-air and return air duct insulation shall be the following: 1. Mineral-Fiber Board: 4 inches minimum thick, 6-lb/cu. ft. (96-kg/cu. m) nominal density to achieve a minimum R value of 17.0 at 75 deg F. 3.16 PIPING INSULATION SCHEDULE, GENERAL A. Acceptable preformed pipe and tubular insulation materials and thicknesses are identified for each piping system and pipe size range. If more than one material is listed for a piping system, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 31 B. Items Not Insulated: Unless otherwise indicated, do not install insulation on the following: 1. Drainage piping located in crawl spaces. 2. Underground piping. 3. Chrome-plated pipes and fittings unless there is a potential for personnel injury. 3.17 INDOOR PIPING INSULATION SCHEDULE A. Condensate and Equipment Drain Water below 60 Deg F (16 Deg C): 1. All Pipe Sizes: Insulation shall be the following: a. Flexible Elastomeric: 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick. B. Chilled Water, Heat Recovery, Glycol and Brine: 1. 1-1/2” and Smaller: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Cellular Glass: 1-1/2 inch thick. b. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I : 1-1/2 inch thick. c. Flexible Elastomeric: 1-1/2-inch thick. 2. NPS 2 to NPS 12: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Cellular Glass: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) thick. b. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I : 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) thick. c. Flexible Elastomeric: 1-1/2 inch thick. 3. NPS 14 (DN 350) and Larger: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Cellular Glass: 2 inches (50 mm) thick. b. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I : 2 inches (50 mm) thick. 4. Chilled water piping within air handling units shall be insulated with 1 inch thick elastomeric covered with two coats of latex enamel provided by the elastomeric manufacturer (Like Armstrong WB finish). C. Condenser-Water Supply and Return: 1. NPS 12 (DN 300) and Smaller: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Cellular Glass: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) thick. b. Flexible Elastomeric: 1-1/2 inch thick. c. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) thick. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 32 2. NPS 14 (DN 350) and Larger: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Cellular Glass: 2 inches (50 mm) thick. b. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I: 2 inches (50 mm) thick. D. Heating Water Supply and Return, Boiler Feedwater, 200 Deg F (93 Deg C) and below: 1. NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller: Insulation shall be the following: a. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I: 1-1/2 inch thick. 2. NPS 2 and Larger: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I: 2 inches thick. E. Low Pressure (15 psig) Steam and Steam Condensate, Boiler Blowdown, Steam Sampling, 250 Deg F and below: 1. NPS 1-1/4 and Smaller: Insulation shall be the following: a. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I or II: 2-1/2 inches thick. 2. NPS 1-1/2 and Larger: Insulation shall be the following: a. Mineral-Fiber, Preformed Pipe, Type I or II: 3 inches thick. 3.18 OUTDOOR, ABOVEGROUND PIPING INSULATION SCHEDULE A. Chilled Water and Brine and Heat Recovery: 1. All Pipe Sizes: Insulation shall be the following: a. Cellular Glass: 3 inches (75 mm) thick. B. Condenser-Water Supply and Return: 1. All Pipe Sizes: Insulation shall be the following: a. Cellular Glass: 2 inches (50 mm) thick. C. Heating-Hot-Water Supply and Return, 200 Deg F (93 Deg C) and below: 1. All Pipe Sizes: Insulation shall be the following: a. Cellular Glass: 3 inches (75 mm) thick. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 HVAC INSULATION 23 07 00 - 33 D. Steam and Steam Condensate, 350 Deg F (177 Deg C) and below: 1. All Pipe Sizes: Insulation shall be one of the following: a. Calcium Silicate: 4 inches (100 mm) thick. b. Cellular Glass: 4 inches (100 mm) thick. 3.19 INDOOR, FIELD-APPLIED JACKET SCHEDULE A. Install jacket over insulation material. For insulation with factory-applied jacket, install the field-applied jacket over the factory-applied jacket. B. If more than one material is listed, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. C. Piping, Exposed; within finished occupied spaces; below 8’-0” above finished floor: 1. PVC: 20 mils (0.5 mm) thick. END OF SECTION 23 07 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 1 SECTION 23 31 13 - METAL DUCTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes metal ducts for supply, return, outside, and exhaust air-distribution systems in pressure classes from minus 2- to plus 10-inch wg. Metal ducts include the following: 1. Rectangular ducts and fittings. 2. Single-wall, round and flat-oval spiral-seam ducts and formed fittings. 3. Sheet metal materials. 4. Sealants and gaskets. 5. Hangers and supports. 6. Seismic restraint devices. 7. Duct liner. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 23 Section "Nonmetal Ducts" for fibrous-glass ducts, thermoset FRP ducts, thermoplastic ducts, PVC ducts, and concrete ducts. 2. Division 23 Section "HVAC Casings" for factory- and field-fabricated casings for mechanical equipment. 3. Division 23 Section "Duct Accessories" for dampers, sound-control devices, duct- mounting access doors and panels, turning vanes, and flexible ducts. 4. Division 23 Section “Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC” for testing, adjusting and balancing requirements for metal ducts. 5. Division 23 Section “Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment” for seismic hazard levels. 1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Duct system design, as indicated, has been used to select size and type of air-moving and - distribution equipment and other air system components. Changes to layout or configuration of duct system must be specifically approved in writing by Architect. Accompany requests for ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 2 layout modifications with calculations showing that proposed layout will provide original design results without increasing system total pressure. B. Structural Performance: Duct hangers and supports and seismic restraints shall withstand the effects of gravity and seismic loads and stresses within limits and under conditions described in SMACNA’s “HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible” and SMACNA’s “Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems.” C. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply with requirements in ASHRAE 62.1-2004. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of the following products: 1. Liners and adhesives. 2. Sealants and gaskets. 3. Seismic restraint devices. B. Shop Drawings: CAD-generated and drawn at minimum 1/4” = 1’-0” scale. Shop drawings shall include the following: 1. Fabrication, assembly, and installation, including plans, elevations, sections, components, and attachments to other work. 2. Duct layout indicating sizes and pressure classes. 3. Elevations of top and bottom of ducts along with applicable elevations of structural elements. 4. Dimensions of main duct runs from building grid lines. 5. Fittings. 6. Reinforcement and spacing. 7. Seam and joint construction. 8. Penetrations through fire-rated and other partitions. 9. Equipment installation based on equipment being used on Project. 10. Duct accessories, including access doors and panels. 11. Hangers and supports, including methods for duct and building attachment, vibration isolation, and seismic restraints. 12. Ceiling suspension assembly members. 13. Other systems installed in same space as ducts. 14. Ceiling and wall-mounting access doors and panels required to provide access to dampers and other operating devices. 15. Ceiling-mounting items, including lighting fixtures, diffusers, grilles, speakers, sprinklers, access panels, and special moldings. 16. Shop drawings shall be submitted prior to the fabrication or installation of the ductwork and serve as the foundation for coordination between the various trades to maintain required ceiling heights. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 3 C. Field Test Reports: Written reports of tests specified in Part 3 of this Section. Include the following: 1. Test procedures used. 2. Test results that comply with requirements. 3. Failed test results and corrective action taken to achieve requirements. D. Coordination Drawings: Plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved: 1. Duct installation in congested spaces, indicating coordination with general construction, building components, and other building services. Indicate proposed changes to duct layout. Include plumbing, piping, electrical, and other building systems components including, but not limited to, roof drain piping, sanitary piping, plumbing piping, heating and cooling water piping, condensate drains, steam and condensate return piping, conduit cable tray, etc. 2. Suspended ceiling components. 3. Structural members to which duct will be attached. 4. Size and location of initial access modules for acoustical tile. 5. Penetrations of smoke barriers and fire-rated construction. 6. Items penetrating finished ceiling including the following: a. Lighting fixtures. b. Air outlets and inlets. c. Speakers. d. Sprinklers. e. Access panels. f. Perimeter moldings. E. Leak Testing Documentation: Contractor shall submit a written report to the authorities having jurisdiction which documents that 100% of the ducts designed at static pressures in excess of 3” wg. have been leak tested and that the air leakage class is less than 6.0 (see Energy Code). Provide duplicate submittal to the Owner and the Engineer. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. NFPA Compliance: 1. NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems." 2. NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems." B. Comply with NFPA 96, "Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations," Ch. 3, "Duct System," for range hood ducts, unless otherwise indicated. C. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel," for hangers and supports, AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 4 Welding Code - Aluminum," for aluminum supports, AWS D9.1M/D9.1, "Sheet Metal Welding Code," for duct joint and seam welding. D. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following: 1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel," for hangers and supports. 2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum," for aluminum supports. 3. AWS D9.1M/D9.1, "Sheet Metal Welding Code," for duct joint and seam welding. E. ASHRAE Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Section 5 - "Systems and Equipment" and Section 7 - "Construction and System Start-Up." F. ASHRAE/IESNA Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, Section 6.4.4 - "HVAC System Construction and Insulation." 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store all ductwork and associated ductwork components to prevent damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture. B. Support all ductwork and associated ductwork components to prevent sagging or bending. C. Provide temporary storage, delivery and handling in accordance with the SMACNA Duct Cleanliness Standard level specified herein. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SINGLE WALL RECTANGULAR DUCTS AND FITTINGS A. Fabricate ducts, elbows, transitions, offsets, branch connections, and other construction according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" and complying with requirements for metal thickness, reinforcing types and intervals, tie-rod applications, and joint types and intervals. 1. Lengths: Fabricate rectangular ducts in lengths appropriate to reinforcement and rigidity class required for pressure class. 2. Deflection: Duct systems shall not exceed deflection limits according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible." 3. Minimum sheet metal gage shall be 24. 4. Utilize radius elbows with centerline radius equal to 1.5 times the width unless specifically shown otherwise on the drawings. 5. Square throat elbows where specifically shown on the drawings shall include turning vanes for all applications (supply, return, exhaust, relief, outdoor air, etc.) except grease hood duct. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 5 6. Utilize SMACNA Figure 4-6, 45 degree entry branch connections with a minimum “L” dimension of six inches or one quarter of “W” whichever is greater. B. Transverse Joints: Prefabricated slide-on joints and components constructed using manufacturer's guidelines for material thickness, reinforcement size and spacing, and joint reinforcement, or roll formed flange connection system TDC or TDF according to “SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible” maximum 24” long duct section whenever any side exceeds 96 inches. 1. Manufacturers: a. Ductmate Industries, Inc. b. Nexus Inc. c. Ward Industries, Inc. C. Formed-On Flanges: Construct according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible," Figure 1-4, using corner, bolt, cleat, and gasket details. 1. Manufacturers: a. Ductmate Industries, Inc. b. Lockformer. 2. Duct Size: Maximum 30 inches wide and up to 2-inch wg pressure class. 3. Longitudinal Seams: Pittsburgh lock sealed with non-curing polymer sealant. D. Cross Breaking or Cross Beading: Cross break or cross bead duct sides 19 inches and larger and 0.0359 inch thick or less, with more than 10 sq. ft. of non-braced panel area unless ducts are lined. Cross break or cross bead all pressure class duct even where SMACNA Figure 2-9 says you do not need to. 2.2 SINGLE WALL, ROUND AND FLAT-OVAL, SPIRAL-SEAM DUCTS AND FORMED FITTINGS A. Diameter as applied to flat-oval ducts in this Article is the diameter of a round duct with a circumference equal to the perimeter of a given size of flat-oval duct. B. Round, Spiral Lock-Seam Ducts: Fabricate supply ducts of galvanized steel according to SMACNA's "HVAC DUCT Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible." 1. Minimum sheet metal gage shall be 24. 2. Mechanically fasten ducts by means of at least three sheet metal screws spaced in approximately uniform intervals along the circumference of the ducts. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 6 C. Flat-Oval, Spiral Lock-Seam Ducts: Fabricate supply ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible." Fabricate ducts larger than 72 inches in diameter with butt-welded longitudinal seams. 1. Manufacturers: a. Eastern Sheet Metal. b. Foremost. c. JTD Spiral. d. LaPine. e. Lindab, Inc. f. McGill Airflow LLC. g. SEMCO Incorporated. D. Duct Joints: 1. Ducts up to 20 Inches in Diameter: Interior, center-beaded slip coupling, sealed before and after fastening, attached with sheet metal screws. 2. Ducts 21 to 72 Inches in diameter: Three-piece, gasketed, flanged joint consisting of two internal flanges with sealant and one external closure band with gasket. 3. Ducts Larger Than 72 Inches in Diameter: Companion angle flanged joints per SMACNA "HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible," Figure 3-2. 4. Round Ducts (Optional): Prefabricated connection system consisting of double-lipped, EPDM rubber gasket. Manufacture ducts according to connection system manufacturer's tolerances. a. Manufacturers: 1) Ductmate Industries, Inc. 2) Lindab Inc. 5. Flat-Oval Ducts: Prefabricated connection system consisting of two flanges and one synthetic rubber gasket. a. Manufacturers: 1) Ductmate Industries, Inc. 2) Lindab, Inc. 3) McGill Airflow LLC 4) SEMCO. E. Conical Tees, 90-Degree Tees, 45-Degree Laterals, Bellmouths and 45-Degree Entry Tees: Fabricate to comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible," with metal thicknesses specified for longitudinal-seam straight ducts. F. Diverging-Flow Fittings: Fabricate with reduced entrance to branch taps and with no excess material projecting from fitting onto branch tap entrance. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 7 G. Fabricate elbows using die-formed, gored, pleated, or mitered construction. Centerline bend radius of die-formed, gored, and pleated elbows shall be 1-1/2 times duct diameter. Unless elbow construction type is indicated, fabricate elbows as follows: 1. Mitered-Elbow Radius and Number of Pieces: Welded construction complying with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible," unless otherwise indicated. 2. Round Mitered Elbows: Welded construction with the following metal thickness for pressure classes from 2- to 10-inch wg: a. Ducts 3 to 26 Inches in Diameter: 0.034 inch. b. Ducts 27 to 50 Inches in Diameter: 0.040 inch. c. Ducts 52 to 60 Inches in Diameter: 0.052 inch. d. Ducts 62 to 84 Inches in Diameter: 0.064 inch. 3. Flat-Oval Mitered Elbows: Welded construction with same metal thickness as longitudinal-seam flat-oval duct. 4. 90-Degree, 2-Piece, Mitered Elbows: Use only for supply systems or for material- handling Class A or B exhaust systems and only where space restrictions do not permit using radius elbows. Fabricate with single-thickness turning vanes. 5. Round Elbows 8 Inches and Less in Diameter: Fabricate die-formed elbows for 45- and 90-degree elbows and pleated elbows for 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees only. Fabricate nonstandard bend-angle configurations or nonstandard diameter elbows with gored construction. 6. Round Elbows 9 through 14 Inches in Diameter: Fabricate gored or pleated elbows for 30, 40, 45, 60, and 90 degrees unless space restrictions require mitered elbows. Fabricate nonstandard bend-angle configurations or nonstandard diameter elbows with gored construction. 7. Round Elbows Larger than 14 Inches in Diameter and All Flat-Oval Elbows: Fabricate gored elbows unless space restrictions require mitered elbows. 8. Die-Formed Elbows for Sizes through 8 Inches in Diameter and All Pressures 0.040 inch thick with 2-piece welded construction. 9. Round Gored-Elbow Metal Thickness: Same as non-elbow fittings specified above. 10. Flat-Oval Elbow Metal Thickness: Same as longitudinal-seam flat-oval duct specified above. 11. Pleated Elbows for Sizes through 14 Inches in Diameter and Pressures through 10-Inch wg: 0.022 inch. 2.3 SHEET METAL MATERIALS A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction methods, unless otherwise indicated. Sheet metal materials shall be free of pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, and other imperfections. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 8 B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Lock-forming quality; complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M and having G60 coating designation (G90, if exterior duct); ducts shall have mill-phosphatized finish for surfaces exposed to view. C. PVC-Coated Galvanized Steel: Acceptable by authorities having jurisdiction for use in fabricating ducts with UL 181, Class 1 listing. Lock-forming-quality, galvanized sheet steel complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M and having G90 coating designation. Factory-applied PVC coatings shall be 4 mils thick on sheet metal surfaces of ducts and fittings exposed to corrosive conditions and 1 mil thick on opposite surfaces. D. Carbon-Steel Sheets: ASTM A 1008/A, 1008/M; commercial quality; with oiled, matte finish for exposed ducts. E. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 480/A 480M, Type [316] [304], and having a No. 2D finish for concealed ducts and No. 3 finish for exposed ducts. F. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209 (ASTM 209M), alloy 3003, temper H14; with mill finish for concealed ducts and standard, one side bright finish for duct surfaces exposed to view. G. Reinforcement Shapes and Plates: Galvanized-steel reinforcement where installed on galvanized sheet metal ducts. Aluminum reinforcement where installed on aluminum ducts. H. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches or less; 3/8-inch minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches. Aluminum material for aluminum ducts. 2.4 SEALANT AND GASKETS A. Joint and Seam Sealants, General: The term "sealant" is not limited to materials of adhesive or mastic nature but includes tapes and combinations of open-weave fabric strips and mastics. B. Water-Based Joint and Seam Sealant: Flexible, adhesive sealant, resistant to UV light when cured, UL 723 listed, and complying with NFPA requirements for Class 1 ducts. C. Solvent-Based Joint and Seam Sealant: One-part, non-sag, solvent-release-curing, polymerized butyl sealant formulated with a minimum of 75 percent solids. D. For indoor applications, use sealant that has a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). E. Exterior duct sealants shall be marketed specifically as forming a positive air and watertight seal, bonding well to the metal, remaining flexible with metal movement, having a service temperature range of -30 deg F to 175 deg F, be ultraviolet ray and ozone resistant. F. Flanged Joint Sealant: Single component, acid-curing, silicone, elastomeric joint sealant complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use O. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 9 G. Flange Gaskets: Butyl rubber, neoprene or EPDM polymer with polyisobutylene plasticizer. H. Round Duct Joint O-Ring Seals: 1. Seal shall provide maximum leakage class of 3 cfm/100 sq. ft. at 1-inch wg (0.14 L/s per sq. m at 250 Pa) and shall be rated for 10-inch wg (2500-Pa) static pressure class, positive or negative. 2. EPDM O-ring to seal in concave bead in coupling or fitting spigot. 3. Double lipped, EPDM O-ring seal, mechanically fastened to factory fabricated couplings and fitting spigots. 4. Provide additional sealant for ductwork of 2” wg pressure class or greater. 5. Install screw attachments, 12” on center at gasketed joints. 2.5 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. Building Attachments: Concrete inserts, powder-actuated fasteners, or structural-steel fasteners appropriate for construction materials to which hangers are being attached. 1. Use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for standard-weight aggregate concretes or for slabs more than 4 inches thick. 2. Exception: Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for lightweight-aggregate concretes or for slabs less than 4 inches thick. B. Hanger Rods for Non-Corrosive Environments: Cadmium plated steel rods and nuts. C. Hanger Rods for Corrosive Environments: Electro-galvanized, all thread rods or galvanized rods with threads painted with zinc-chromate primer after installation. D. Strap and Rod Sizes: Comply with SMACNA’s “HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible,” Table 4-1 (Table 4-1M), “Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size,” and Table 4-2, “Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct.” E. Steel Cables for Galvanized Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel complying with ASTM A 603. F. Steel Cables For Stainless Steel Ducts: Stainless steel complying with ASTM A 492. G. Steel Cable End Connections: Cadmium plated steel assemblies with brackets, swivel, and bolts designed for duct hanger services with an automatic locking and clamping device. H. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self-tapping metal screws; compatible with duct materials. I. Trapeze and Riser Supports: Steel shapes complying with ASTM A 36/A 36M. 1. Supports for Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized-steel shapes and plates. 2. Supports for Stainless-Steel Ducts: Stainless-steel support materials. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 10 3. Supports for Aluminum Ducts: Aluminum or galvanized steel coated with zinc chromate. 2.6 DUCT LINER A. Fibrous-Glass Duct Liner: Comply with ASTM C 1071, NFPA 90A, or NFPA 90B and with NAIMA AH124, “Fibrous Glass Duct Liner Standard.” 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. CertainTeed Corporation; Insulation Group. b. Johns Manville. c. Knauf Insulation. d. Owens Corning. 2. Antimicrobial Erosion-Resistant Coating: Apply to the surface of the liner that will form the interior surface of the duct to act as a moisture repellent and erosion-resistant coating. Antimicrobial compound shall be tested for efficacy by an NRTL and registered by the EPA for use in HVAC systems. 3. Solvent or Water Based Liner Adhesive: Comply with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B and with ASTM C916. a. For indoor application, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 80 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24). B. Insulation Pins and Washers: 1. Cupped-Head, Capacitor Discharge Weld Pins: Copper or zinc coated steel pin, fully annealed for capacitor discharge welding, 0.135 inch (3.5-mm) diameter shank, length to suit depth of insulation indicated with integral 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) galvanized carbon steel washer. 2. Insulation-Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers formed from 0.016-inch (0.41-mm) thick aluminum with beveled edge sized as required to hold insulation securely in place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter. C. Shop Application of Duct Liner: Comply with SMACNA’s “HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible,” Figure 2-19, “Flexible Duct Liner Installation.” 1. Adhere a single layer of indicated thickness of the duct liner with at least 90 percent adhesive coverage at liner contact surface area. Attaining indicated thickness with multiple layers of duct liner is prohibited. 2. Apply adhesive to transverse edges of liner facing upstream that do not receive metal nosing. 3. Butt transverse joints without gaps and coat joints with adhesive. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 11 4. Fold and compress liner in corners of rectangular ducts or cut and it to ensure butted-edge overlapping. 5. Do not apply liner in rectangular ducts with longitudinal joints, except at corners of ducts, unless duct size and dimensions of standard liner make longitudinal joints necessary. 6. Secure liner with mechanical fasteners 4 inches (100 mm) from corners and at intervals not exceeding 12 inches (300 mm) transversely; at 3 inches (75 mm) from transverse joints and at intervals not exceeding 18 inches (450 mm) longitudinally. 7. Secure transversely oriented liner edges facing the airstream with metal nosings that have either channel or “Z” profiles or are internally formed from duct wall. Fabricate edge facings at the following locations: a. Fan discharge and fan inlets. b. Intervals of lined duct preceding unlined duct. c. Upstream edges of transverse joints in ducts where air velocities are higher than 2500 fpm (12.7 m/s) or where indicated. 8. Terminate inner ducts with buildouts attached to fire damper sleeves, dampers, turning vane assemblies, or other devices. Fabricated buildouts (metal hat sections) or other buildout means are optional; when used, secure buildouts to duct walls with bolts, screws, rivets or welds. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 DUCT APPLICATIONS A. Static-Pressure Classes: Unless otherwise indicated, construct ducts according to the following: 1. Supply Ducts (before Air Terminal Units): 4-inch wg. 2. Supply Ducts (after Air Terminal Units): 1-inch wg. 3. Supply Ducts (in Mechanical Equipment Rooms and inside shafts): 6-inch wg. 4. Return and Outside Air Ducts (in Mechanical Equipment Rooms and inside shafts) (Negative Pressure): 4-inch wg. 5. Return Ducts (above ceiling): 2-inch wg. 6. General Exhaust Ducts (Negative Pressure): 2-inch wg. 7. Laboratory Exhaust Ducts (Negative Pressure): 6-inch wg. 8. Relief Ducts (Positive Pressure): 4-inch wg. 9. Isolation Room Exhaust Ducts (Negative Pressure): 6-inch wg. B. All ducts shall be galvanized steel. C. Liner: 1. Exhaust air ducts: Fibrous glass, Type I, 2 inches thick. Liner only included to the extent noted on the plans and details and herein. Clarify as required. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 12 3.2 DUCT INSTALLATION A. Construct and install ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards-- Metal and Flexible," unless otherwise indicated. B. Install round and flat-oval ducts in lengths not less than 12 feet unless interrupted by fittings. C. Install ducts with fewest possible joints. D. Cable hangers may only be used on low pressure (2” wg construction and lower) round spiral ductwork which is not insulated and has a diameter of 10” or less. Utilize the double lock method such that the lower loop is cinched tight to the ductwork and the cable is vertical. Utilize manufacturer’s top attachment device. E. Install fabricated fittings for changes in directions, size, and shape and for connections. F. Install couplings tight to duct wall surface with a minimum of projections into duct. Secure couplings with sheet metal screws. Install screws at maximum intervals of 12 inches, with a minimum of 3 screws in each round metallic duct coupling. G. Install ducts, unless otherwise indicated, vertically and horizontally and parallel and perpendicular to building lines; avoid diagonal runs. H. Install ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, and other structural and permanent enclosure elements of building. I. Install ducts with a minimum clearance of 2 inches, plus allowance for insulation thickness, to all components. J. Install ductwork takeoffs at smoke dampers such that there is a minimum of 24” between the damper and the start of the first takeoff. K. Low pressure ductwork shall extend a minimum of 9 inches beyond last diffuser takeoff. L. Conceal ducts from view in finished spaces. Do not encase horizontal runs in solid partitions unless specifically indicated. M. Do not penetrate ducts with conduit or piping. Provide SMACNA Figure E obstruction fitting where structural members are shown penetrating ductwork. N. Coordinate layout with suspended ceiling, fire- and smoke-control dampers, lighting layouts, smoke partition rated walls and similar finished work allowing for proper maintenance and installation. O. Seal all joints and seams. Apply sealant to male end connectors before insertion, and afterward to cover entire joint and sheet metal screws. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 13 P. Electrical Equipment Spaces: Route ducts to avoid passing through transformer vaults and electrical equipment spaces and enclosures. Do not route duct over motor control centers or panelboard. Q. Non-Fire-Rated Partition Penetrations: Where ducts pass through interior partitions and exterior walls and are exposed to view, conceal spaces between construction openings and ducts or duct insulation with sheet metal flanges of same metal thickness as ducts. Overlap openings on 4 sides by at least 1-1/2 inches. R. Fire-Rated Partition Penetrations: Where ducts pass through interior partitions and exterior walls, install appropriately rated fire dampers, sleeves, and firestopping sealant. Fire and smoke dampers are specified in Division 23 Section "Duct Accessories." Firestopping materials and installation methods are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." S. Install ducts with hangers and braces designed to withstand, without damage to equipment, seismic force required by applicable building codes. Refer to SMACNA's "Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems." T. Protect duct interiors from the elements and foreign materials until the building envelope is fully enclosed and all dust producing activities are complete. Follow SMACNA's "Duct Cleanliness for New Construction," intermediate level for all AHU systems. 3.3 SEAM AND JOINT SEALING A. Seal duct seams and joints of all ductwork according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" to meet seal Class A requirements. Supply ducts after terminal units shall be sealed to meet seal Class B requirements. B. Seal ducts before external insulation is applied. C. Do not utilize pressure sensitive tapes to externally seal ductwork. 3.4 HANGING AND SUPPORTING A. Support horizontal ducts within 24 inches of each elbow and within 48 inches of each branch intersection. B. Support vertical ducts at maximum intervals of 16 feet and at each floor. C. Utilize trapeze hangers for all ductwork greater than 48” in width. D. Install upper attachments to structures with an allowable load not exceeding one-fourth of failure (proof-test) load. E. Install concrete inserts before placing concrete. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 14 F. Install powder-actuated concrete fasteners after concrete is placed and completely cured. 1. Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for lightweight-aggregate concretes or for slabs less than 4 inches thick. G. Install flexible duct hanger at least once per segment such that each flexible duct is supported a minimum of three times, counting the two end connections. Support at intervals no greater than 5 feet. Maximum permissible sag is 0.5 inch per foot of spacing between supports. A connection to another duct or to equipment at each end is considered a support point. Flexible duct hangers shall be at least 1.0” wide. 3.5 SEISMIC-RESTRAINT-DEVICE INSTALLATION A. Install ducts with hangers and braces designed to support the duct and to restrain against seismic forces required by applicable building codes. Comply with SMACNA's "Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems." Requirements of the Seismic Restraint Manual may require closer spacing than the maximums described here. 1. Space lateral supports a maximum of 40 feet (12 m) o.c., and longitudinal supports a maximum of 80 feet (24 m) o.c. 2. Brace a change of direction longer than 12 feet (3.7 m). B. Select seismic-restraint devices with capacities adequate to carry present and future static and seismic loads. C. Install cables so they do not bend across edges of adjacent equipment or building structure. D. Install cable restraints on ducts that are suspended with vibration isolators. E. Install seismic-restraint devices using methods approved by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. F. Attachment to Structure: If specific attachment is not indicated, anchor bracing and restraints to structure, to flanges of beams, to upper truss chords of bar joists, or to concrete members. G. Drilling for and Setting Anchors: 1. Identify position of reinforcing steel and other embedded items prior to drilling holes for anchors. Do not damage existing reinforcement or embedded items during drilling. Notify the Architect if reinforcing steel or other embedded items are encountered during drilling. Locate and avoid prestressed tendons, electrical and telecommunications conduit, and gas lines. 2. Do not drill holes in concrete or masonry until concrete, mortar, or grout has achieved full design strength. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 15 3. Wedge Anchors: Protect threads from damage during anchor installation. Heavy-duty sleeve anchors shall be installed with sleeve fully engaged in the structural element to which anchor is to be fastened. 4. Set anchors to manufacturer's recommended torque, using a torque wrench. 5. Install zinc-coated steel anchors for interior applications and stainless-steel anchors for applications exposed to weather. 3.6 PAINTING A. Paint interior of metal ducts that are visible through registers and grilles and that do not have duct liner. Apply one coat of flat, black, latex paint over a compatible galvanized-steel primer. Paint materials and application requirements are specified in Division 9 painting Sections. 3.7 CONNECTIONS A. Make connections to equipment with flexible connectors according to Division 23 Section "Duct Accessories." B. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for branch, outlet and inlet, and terminal unit connections. 3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform the following field tests and inspections according to SMACNA's "HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual" and prepare test reports: 1. Disassemble, reassemble, and seal segments of systems to accommodate leakage testing and for compliance with test requirements. 2. Conduct tests at static pressures equal to maximum design pressure of system or section being tested. If pressure classes are not indicated, test entire system at maximum system design pressure. Do not pressurize systems above maximum design operating pressure. Give two days' advance notice for testing to the Owner’s maintenance staff, the commissioning agent (if applicable), the Owner’s project management staff, and BSA LifeStructures. All tests shall be witnessed by personnel other than the Contractor. 3. All supply ductwork from fan or AHU outlet to the inlet of every terminal unit or reheat coil shall be tested. The terminal unit and all ductwork downstream of the terminal unit shall not be tested. All return and exhaust ductwork shall be tested from the fan to the end of the branch to every grille. Do not test flexible ductwork. 4. Maximum Allowable Leakage: a. In accordance with the following total leakage quantity limitations, provide a leakage per square foot of ductwork for each fan or AHU to meet the following requirements: ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 METAL DUCTS 23 31 13 - 16 1) Allowable Leakage, Supply Duct: 1.0 percent of total scheduled supply fan design airflow. 2) Allowable Leakage, Return, Outside Air and Relief Air Duct: 5.0 percent of total scheduled applicable fan design airflow. 3) Allowable Leakage, General Exhaust Duct: 5.0 percent of total scheduled general exhaust fan design airflow. 4) Allowable Leakage, Laboratory Exhaust Duct: 2.0 percent of total lab exhaust scheduled fan design airflow. 5) Allowable Leakage, Welded Duct: No measureable leakage. 6) Contractor shall identify fan or AHU total scheduled fan airflow, surface area of ductwork to be tested, total duct surface area of the fan or AHU system and location of ductwork prior to testing. All testing shall be witnessed, documented, and submitted by persons other than the Sheet Metal Contractor. Document individual test sections, test pressure, orifice size, pressure drop across orifice, surface area of ductwork to be tested and tested leakage for each section tested. Summarize total leakage by fan or AHU system. 7) Submit field test reports within two business days of the test date. Do not proceed with insulating ductwork until the test report demonstrating acceptable leakage has been submitted and processed by the Architect. B. Duct System Cleanliness Tests: 1. Visually inspect duct system to ensure that no visible contaminants are present. 2. Test sections of metal duct system, chosen randomly by Owner and/or the Engineer, for cleanliness according to "Vacuum Test" in NADCA ACR, "Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration of HVAC Systems." a. Acceptable Cleanliness Level: Net weight of debris collected on the filter media shall not exceed 0.75 mg/100 sq. cm. C. Duct system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. D. Prepare test and inspection reports. END OF SECTION 23 31 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 1 SECTION 23 33 00 - AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Backdraft dampers. 2. Manual volume dampers. 3. Fire dampers. 4. Smoke dampers. 5. Combination fire and smoke dampers. 6. Turning vanes. 7. Remote damper operators. 8. Duct-mounted access doors. 9. Flexible connectors. 10. Flexible ducts. 11. Duct security bars. 12. Duct accessory hardware. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 23 Section "HVAC Gravity Ventilators" for roof-mounted ventilator caps. 2. Division 28 Section "Fire Detection and Alarm" for duct-mounted fire and smoke detectors. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. 1. For duct silencers, include pressure drop and dynamic insertion loss data. Include breakout noise calculations for high transmission loss casings. 2. For fire dampers, smoke dampers and fire/smoke dampers, provide pressure drop at 1000 fpm, 1500 fpm and at 2000 fpm. 3. For flexible air ducts, indicate R value. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: For duct accessories. Include plans, elevations, sections, details and attachments to other work. 1. Detail duct accessories fabrication and installation in ducts and other construction. Include dimensions, weights, loads, and required clearances; and method of field assembly into duct systems and other construction. Include the following: a. Special fittings. b. Manual volume damper installations. c. Control damper installations. d. Fire-damper, smoke-damper, combination fire- and smoke-damper, ceiling, and corridor damper installations, including sleeves; and duct-mounted access doors and remote damper operators. e. Duct security bars. f. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring. 2. Detailed fire damper, smoke damper, combination fire and smoke damper installation requirements which incorporate manufacturer’s and UL listing requirements for opening size, stud construction, opening framing and other required construction features. C. Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans, drawn to scale, on which ceiling-mounted access panels and access doors required for access to duct accessories are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from Installers of the items involved. D. Source quality-control reports. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For air duct accessories to include in operation and maintenance manuals. F. Acceptance Test Reports: Perform and submit NFPA 90A acceptance test reports for each fire damper and fire/smoke damper. Acceptance test demonstrating removal and reinstallation of fusible links shall be completed after all above ceiling installations are complete to confirm acceptable access. Submit acceptance test report prior to occupancy of the building. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Comply with NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems," and with NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems." B. Comply with AMCA 500-D testing for damper rating. C. Perform NFPA 90A acceptance tests and document results. Replace fusible links at the completion of acceptance tests. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 3 1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Fusible Links: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction methods unless otherwise indicated. Sheet metal materials shall be free of pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, and other imperfections. B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Comply with ASTM A 653/A 653M. 1. Galvanized Coating Designation: G90 (Z275). 2. Exposed-Surface Finish: Mill phosphatized. C. Stainless-Steel Sheets: Comply with ASTM A 480/A 480M, Type 304, and having a No. 2 finish for concealed ducts and No. 3 finish for exposed ducts. D. Aluminum Sheets: Comply with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), Alloy 3003, Temper H14; with mill finish for concealed ducts and standard, 1-side bright finish for exposed ducts. E. Extruded Aluminum: Comply with ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), Alloy 6063, Temper T6. F. Reinforcement Shapes and Plates: Galvanized-steel reinforcement where installed on galvanized sheet metal ducts; compatible materials for aluminum and stainless-steel ducts. G. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch (6-mm) minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches (900 mm) or less; 3/8-inch (10-mm) minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches (900 mm). 2.2 BACKDRAFT DAMPERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. 2. American Warming and Ventilating; a division of Mestek, Inc. 3. Cesco Products; a division of Mestek, Inc. 4. Greenheck Fan Corporation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 4 5. Nailor Industries Inc. 6. NCA Manufacturing, Inc. 7. Pottorff; a division of PCI Industries, Inc. 8. Ruskin Company. 9. SEMCO Incorporated. 10. Vent Products Company, Inc. B. Description: Gravity balanced. C. Maximum Air Velocity: 2500 fpm. D. Maximum System Pressure: Matching ductwork design pressure. E. Frame: 0.063-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick extruded aluminum, with welded corners and mounting flange. F. Blades: Multiple single-piece blades, maximum 6-inch (150-mm) width, 0.025-inch- (0.6-mm-) thick, roll-formed aluminum with sealed edges. G. Blade Action: Parallel. H. Blade Seals: Extruded vinyl, mechanically locked. I. Blade Axles: 1. Material: Non-ferrous metal. 2. Diameter: 0.20 inch (5 mm). J. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum. K. Return Spring: Adjustable tension. L. Bearings: Steel ball or synthetic pivot bushings. M. Accessories: 1. Adjustment device to permit setting for varying differential static pressure. 2. Counterweights and spring-assist kits for vertical airflow installations. 3. Chain pulls. 4. Screen Mounting: Front mounted in sleeve. a. Sleeve Thickness: 20-gage (1.0-mm) minimum. b. Sleeve Length: 6 inches (152 mm) minimum. 5. Screen Material: Aluminum. 6. Screen Type: Insect. 7. 90-degree stops. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 5 2.3 MANUAL VOLUME DAMPERS A. Standard, Steel, Manual Volume Dampers: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. b. American Warming and Ventilating; a division of Mestek, Inc. c. Cesco. d. Greenheck. e. Lindab. f. METALAIRE, Inc. g. Nailor Industries Inc. h. Pottorff; a division of PCI Industries, Inc. i. Ruskin Company. j. Vent Products Company, Inc. 2. Standard leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream. 3. Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications. 4. Frames: a. Hat-shaped, galvanized-steel channels, 0.052-inch minimum thickness. b. Mitered and welded corners. c. Flanges for attaching to walls and flangeless frames for installing in ducts. d. Maximum size 12” X 12”. 5. Blades: a. Multiple or single blade. b. Parallel- or opposed-blade design. c. Stiffen damper blades for stability. d. Galvanized-steel, 0.040-inch thick. 6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel. 7. Bearings: a. Molded synthetic. b. Dampers in ducts with pressure classes of 3-inch wg (750 Pa) or less shall have axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of operating shaft. 8. Tie Bars and Brackets: Galvanized steel. 9. Pressure classes of 3-inch w.g. or higher or 14” X 14” and larger duct size: a. Multiple opposed blade design. b. End bearings or other seals for ducts with axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of operating shaft. c. Suitable for 2000 fpm velocity at the width and height required. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 6 d. Jackshaft to operate multi-section dampers from one side. e. Locking hand quadrant and 2” stand-off mounting bracket. 10. Provide stainless and aluminum dampers where dampers are shown in stainless or aluminum ductwork. B. Standard, Aluminum, Manual Volume Dampers: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. b. American Warming and Ventilating; a division of Mestek, Inc. c. METALAIRE, Inc. d. Nailor Industries Inc. e. Pottorff; a division of PCI Industries, Inc. f. Ruskin Company. g. Vent Products Company, Inc. 2. Standard leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream. 3. Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications. 4. Frames: Hat-shaped, 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick, aluminum sheet channels; frames with flanges for attaching to walls and flangeless frames for installing in ducts. 5. Blades: a. Multiple or single blade. b. Parallel- or opposed-blade design. c. Stiffen damper blades for stability. d. Roll-Formed Aluminum Blades: 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick aluminum sheet. 6. Blade Axles: Nonferrous metal. 7. Bearings: a. Molded synthetic. b. Dampers in ducts with pressure classes of 3-inch wg (750 Pa) or greater shall have axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of operating shaft. 8. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum. C. Jackshaft: 1. Size: 1-inch (25-mm) diameter. 2. Material: Galvanized-steel pipe rotating within pipe-bearing assembly mounted on supports at each mullion and at each end of multiple-damper assemblies. 3. Length and Number of Mountings: As required to connect linkage of each damper in multiple-damper assembly. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 7 D. Damper Hardware: 1. Zinc-plated, die-cast core with dial and handle made of 3/32-inch- (2.4-mm-) thick zinc- plated steel, and a 3/4-inch (19-mm) hexagon locking nut. 2. Include center hole to suit damper operating-rod size. 3. Include elevated platform for insulated duct mounting. 2.4 FIRE DAMPERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. 2. Cesco Products; a division of Mestek, Inc. 3. Greenheck Fan Corporation. 4. Nailor Industries Inc. 5. NCA Manufacturing, Inc. 6. Pottorff; a division of PCI Industries, Inc. 7. Prefco; Perfect Air Control, Inc. 8. Ruskin Company. 9. Vent Products Company, Inc. 10. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc. B. Type: Dynamic; rated and labeled according to UL 555 by an NRTL. C. Closing rating in ducts up to 4-inch wg (1-kPa) static pressure class and minimum 2000 fpm velocity. D. Fire Rating: 1-1/2 and 3 hours as required. E. Frame: Curtain type with blades outside airstream; fabricated with roll-formed, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking corners. F. Mounting Sleeve: Factory- or field-installed, galvanized sheet steel. 1. Minimum Thickness: 0.052 or 0.138 inch (1.3 or 3.5 mm) thick, as indicated, and of length to suit application. 2. Exception: Omit sleeve where damper-frame width permits direct attachment of perimeter mounting angles on each side of wall or floor; thickness of damper frame must comply with sleeve requirements. G. Mounting Orientation: Vertical or horizontal as indicated. H. Blades: Roll-formed, interlocking, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. In place of interlocking blades, use full-length, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel blade connectors. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 8 1. Provide double wall airfoil blades for multiple segment dampers. I. Horizontal Dampers: Include blade lock and stainless-steel closure spring. J. Heat-Responsive Device: Replaceable, 165 deg F (74 deg C) or 212 deg F (100 deg C) rated, fusible links. 2.5 SMOKE DAMPERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. 2. Cesco Products; a division of Mestek, Inc. 3. Greenheck Fan Corporation. 4. Nailor Industries Inc. 5. Ruskin Company. 6. Vent Products. B. General Requirements: Label according to UL 555S by an NRTL. C. Smoke Detector: By fire alarm provider, duct mounted. D. Frame: Multiple-blade type; fabricated with roll-formed, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking corners. E. Blades: Interlocking, minimum 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. 1. Provide double wall airfoil shaped blades for dampers. 2. Blade edge seals. F. Leakage: Class I, bi-directional. G. Rated pressure and velocity to exceed design airflow conditions, minimum 2000 fpm and 4-inch water gauge at 250 degrees F. H. Mounting Sleeve: Factory-installed, 0.052-inch- (1.3-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel; length to suit wall or floor application with factory-furnished UL listed silicone caulking. I. Damper Motors: Two-position action. J. Comply with NEMA designation, temperature rating, service factor, enclosure type, and efficiency requirements for motors specified in Division 23 Section "Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 9 1. Motor Sizes: Minimum size as indicated. If not indicated, large enough so driven load will not require motor to operate in service factor range above 1.0. 2. Controllers, Electrical Devices, and Wiring: Comply with requirements for electrical devices and connections specified in Division 23 Section "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC" and Division 26 Sections. 3. Permanent-Split-Capacitor or Shaded-Pole Motors: With oil-immersed and sealed gear trains. 4. Spring-Return Motors: Equip with an integral spiral-spring mechanism where indicated. Enclose entire spring mechanism in a removable housing designed for service or adjustments. Size for running torque rating of 150 in. x lbf (17 N x m) and breakaway torque rating of 150 in. x lbf (17 N x m). 5. Outdoor Motors and Motors in Outdoor-Air Intakes: Equip with O-ring gaskets designed to make motors weatherproof. Equip motors with internal heaters to permit normal operation at minus 40 deg F (minus 40 deg C). 6. Electrical Connection: 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz. 7. Electrical Disconnect: Provide toggle switch non-fused disconnect mounted to damper frame. K. Accessories: 1. Auxiliary switches for position indication. 2. Momentary test switch, damper or remote mounted. 2.6 COMBINATION FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc. 2. Cesco Products; a division of Mestek, Inc. 3. Greenheck Fan Corporation. 4. Nailor Industries Inc. 5. Ruskin Company. 6. Vent Products. B. Type: Dynamic; rated and labeled according to UL 555 and UL 555S by an NRTL. C. Closing rating in ducts up to 4-inch wg (1-kPa) static pressure class and minimum 2000-fpm velocity. D. Fire Rating: 1-1/2 and 3 hours as required. E. Frame: Multiple-blade type; fabricated with roll-formed, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking corners. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 10 F. Heat-Responsive Device: Replaceable, 165 deg F (74 deg C) or 212 deg F (100 deg C) rated, fusible links as required. G. Heat-Responsive Device: Electric resettable link and switch package, factory installed, rated. H. Smoke Detector: By fire alarm provider, duct mounted. I. Blades: Interlocking, minimum 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. 1. Provide double wall airfoil shaped blades. 2. Blade edge seals. J. Leakage: Class I, bi-directional. K. Rated pressure and velocity to exceed design airflow conditions, minimum 2000 fpm and 4-inch water gauge at 250 degrees F. L. Mounting Sleeve: Factory-installed, 0.052-inch- (1.3-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel; length to suit wall or floor application with factory-furnished UL listed silicone caulking. M. Damper Motors: Two-position action. N. Comply with NEMA designation, temperature rating, service factor, enclosure type, and efficiency requirements for motors specified in Division 23 Section "Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment." 1. Motor Sizes: Minimum size as indicated. If not indicated, large enough so driven load will not require motor to operate in service factor range above 1.0. 2. Controllers, Electrical Devices, and Wiring: Comply with requirements for electrical devices and connections specified in Division 23 Section "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC" and Division 26 Sections. 3. Permanent-Split-Capacitor or Shaded-Pole Motors: With oil-immersed and sealed gear trains. 4. Spring-Return Motors: Equip with an integral spiral-spring mechanism where indicated. Enclose entire spring mechanism in a removable housing designed for service or adjustments. Size for running torque rating of 150 in. x lbf (17 N x m) and breakaway torque rating of 150 in. x lbf (17 N x m). 5. Outdoor Motors and Motors in Outdoor-Air Intakes: Equip with O-ring gaskets designed to make motors weatherproof. Equip motors with internal heaters to permit normal operation at minus 40 deg F (minus 40 deg C). 6. Electrical Connection: 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz. 7. Electrical Disconnect: Provide toggle switch non-fused disconnect mounted to damper frame. O. Accessories: 1. Auxiliary switches for position indication. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 11 2. Momentary test switch, damper or remote mounted. 2.7 TURNING VANES A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Ductmate Industries, Inc. 2. Duro Dyne Inc. 3. METALAIRE, Inc. 4. SEMCO Incorporated. 5. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc. B. Manufactured Turning Vanes for Metal Ducts: Curved blades of galvanized sheet steel; support with bars perpendicular to blades set; set into vane runners suitable for duct mounting. C. General Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible"; Figures 2-3, "Vanes and Vane Runners," and 2-4, "Vane Support in Elbows." D. Vane Construction: Double wall. 2.8 DUCT-MOUNTED ACCESS DOORS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Air Balance. 2. American Warming and Ventilating; a division of Mestek, Inc. 3. Cesco Products; a division of Mestek, Inc. 4. Ductmate Industries, Inc. 5. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. 6. Greenheck Fan Corporation. 7. Kees. 8. Nailor Industries Inc. 9. Pottorff; a division of PCI Industries, Inc. 10. Ruskin. 11. Ventfabrics, Inc. 12. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 12 B. Duct-Mounted Access Doors: Fabricate access panels according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible"; Figures 2-10, "Duct Access Doors and Panels," and 2-11, "Access Panels - Round Duct." 1. Door: a. Double wall, rectangular. b. Galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure class. c. Hinges and Latches: Piano hinge and cam latches with safety chain. d. Fabricate doors airtight and suitable for duct pressure class. e. Access doors for ductwork pressure class 3-inch or greater shall include a 1” frame flange for duct mounting (access doors for ductwork pressure class 2-inch and less may be bent over tabs and foam gasketing). 2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend-over tabs and foam gaskets. 3. Number of Hinges and Locks: a. Access Doors Less Than 12 Inches (300 mm) Square: One hinge and two sash locks. b. Access Doors up to 18 Inches (460 mm) Square: Two hinges and two sash locks. c. Access Doors up to 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm): Three hinges and two compression latches. d. Access Doors Larger Than 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm): Four hinges and two compression latches with outside and inside handles. C. Pressure Relief Access Door: 1. Door and Frame Material: Galvanized sheet steel. 2. Door: Double wall with insulation fill with metal thickness applicable for duct pressure class. 3. Operation: Open outward for positive-pressure ducts and inward for negative-pressure ducts. 4. Factory set at duct pressure class if not indicated otherwise. 5. Doors close when pressures are within set-point range. 6. Hinge: Continuous piano. 7. Latches: Cam. 8. Seal: Neoprene or foam rubber. 9. Insulation Fill: 1-inch- (25-mm-) thick, fibrous-glass or polystyrene-foam board. 2.9 DUCT ACCESS PANEL ASSEMBLIES A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Ductmate Industries, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 13 2. Flame Gard, Inc. 3. 3M. B. Labeled according to UL 1978 by an NRTL. C. Panel and Frame: Minimum thickness 0.0528-inch (1.3-mm) carbon or 0.0428-inch (1.1-mm) stainless steel. D. Fasteners: Stainless steel. Panel fasteners shall not penetrate duct wall. E. Gasket: Comply with NFPA 96; grease-tight, high-temperature ceramic fiber, rated for minimum 2000 deg F (1093 deg C). F. Minimum Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa), positive or negative. 2.10 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Ductmate Industries, Inc. 2. Duro Dyne Inc. 3. Ventfabrics, Inc. B. Materials: Flame-retardant or noncombustible fabrics. C. Coatings and Adhesives: Comply with UL 181, Class 1. D. Metal-Edged Connectors: Factory fabricated with a fabric strip 3-1/2 inches (89 mm) wide attached to 2 strips of 2-3/4-inch- (70-mm-) wide, 0.028-inch- (0.7-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel or 0.032-inch- (0.8-mm-) thick aluminum sheets. Provide metal compatible with connected ducts. E. Indoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with neoprene. 1. Minimum Weight: 26 oz./sq. yd. (880 g/sq. m). 2. Tensile Strength: 480 lbf/inch (84 N/mm) in the warp and 360 lbf/inch (63 N/mm) in the filling. 3. Service Temperature: Minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 93 deg C). F. Outdoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with weatherproof, synthetic rubber (Hypalon) resistant to UV rays and ozone. 1. Minimum Weight: 24 oz./sq. yd. (810 g/sq. m). 2. Tensile Strength: 530 lbf/inch (93 N/mm) in the warp and 440 lbf/inch (77 N/mm) in the filling. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 14 3. Service Temperature: Minus 50 to plus 250 deg F (Minus 45 to plus 121 deg C). G. High-Corrosive-Environment (Grease Duct) System, Flexible Connectors: Glass fabric with chemical-resistant coating. 1. Minimum Weight: 14 oz./sq. yd. (474 g/sq. m). 2. Tensile Strength: 450 lbf/inch (79 N/mm) in the warp and 340 lbf/inch (60 N/mm) in the filling. 3. Service Temperature: Minus 67 to plus 500 deg F (Minus 55 to plus 260 deg C). H. Thrust Limits: Combination coil spring and elastomeric insert with spring and insert in compression, and with a load stop. Include rod and angle-iron brackets for attaching to fan discharge and duct. 1. Frame: Steel, fabricated for connection to threaded rods and to allow for a maximum of 30 degrees of angular rod misalignment without binding or reducing isolation efficiency. 2. Outdoor Spring Diameter: Not less than 80 percent of the compressed height of the spring at rated load. 3. Minimum Additional Travel: 50 percent of the required deflection at rated load. 4. Lateral Stiffness: More than 80 percent of rated vertical stiffness. 5. Overload Capacity: Support 200 percent of rated load, fully compressed, without deformation or failure. 6. Elastomeric Element: Molded, oil-resistant rubber or neoprene. 7. Coil Spring: Factory set and field adjustable for a maximum of 1/4-inch (6-mm) movement at start and stop. 2.11 FLEXIBLE DUCTS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. 2. McGill AirFlow LLC. 3. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc. B. Low Pressure Insulated, Flexible Duct: UL 181, Class 1, 2-ply polymer film supported by helically wound, spring galvanized steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; black polyethylene fire retardant vapor-barrier film. 1. Pressure Rating: 4-inch wg positive and 0.5-inch wg negative. 2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm. 3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg F. 4. Insulation R-value: Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, minimum R-6. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 15 C. High Pressure Insulated, Flexible Duct: UL 181, Class 1, 2-ply polymer film supported by helically wound, spring galvanized steel wire; fibrous glass insulation, black polyethylene fire retardant vapor barrier film. 1. Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg positive and 0.5 inch wg negative. 2. Operating Pressure: 6-inch wg positive pressure minimum all duct sizes. 3. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm. 4. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg. F. 5. Insulation R-Value: Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, minimum R-6. D. Flexible Duct Connectors: 1. Clamps: Nylon strap in sizes 3 through 18 inches (75 through 460 mm), to suit duct size. 2.12 DUCT ACCESSORY HARDWARE A. Instrument Test Holes: Cast iron or cast aluminum to suit duct material, including screw cap and gasket. Size to allow insertion of pitot tube and other testing instruments and of length to suit duct-insulation thickness. B. Adhesives: High strength, quick setting, neoprene based, waterproof, and resistant to gasoline and grease. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install duct accessories according to applicable details in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts and in NAIMA AH116, "Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards," for fibrous-glass ducts. B. Install duct accessories of materials suited to duct materials; use galvanized-steel accessories in galvanized-steel and fibrous-glass ducts, stainless-steel accessories in stainless-steel ducts, and aluminum accessories in aluminum ducts. C. Install control dampers at inlet of exhaust fans or exhaust ducts as close as possible to exhaust fan unless otherwise indicated. D. Install volume dampers at points on supply, return, and exhaust systems where branches extend from larger ducts. Where dampers are installed in ducts having duct liner, install dampers with hat channels of same depth as liner, and terminate liner with nosing at hat channel. 1. Install steel volume dampers in steel ducts. 2. Install aluminum volume dampers in aluminum ducts. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 16 E. Set dampers to fully open position before testing, adjusting, and balancing. F. Install test holes at fan inlets and outlets and elsewhere as indicated. G. Install fire and smoke dampers according to UL listing written installation instructions. Install manufacturer’s UL listed optional sealant around the full perimeter of the angle on both sides of the wall. H. Connect ducts to duct silencers rigidly. I. Install duct access doors on sides of ducts to allow for inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining accessories and equipment at the following locations: 1. On both sides of duct coils. 2. Upstream and downstream from duct filters. 3. At outdoor-air intakes and mixed-air plenums. 4. At drain pans and seals. 5. Downstream from control dampers, backdraft dampers, and equipment. 6. Adjacent to and close enough to fire or smoke dampers, to reset or reinstall fusible links or to clean duct detectors. 7. Control devices requiring inspection, specifically humidity sensors, airflow sensors and pressure sensors. 8. Elsewhere as indicated. Note that not all access doors required may be indicated on the drawings. Provide in bid to provide and install access doors as specified in addition to those shown on the drawings. J. Install access doors with swing against duct static pressure. K. Install external angle duct reinforcement across the long side of the duct at each access door which is greater than 14” in dimension. L. Label access doors according to Division 23 Section "Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment" to indicate the purpose of access door. M. Install flexible connectors to connect ducts to equipment supported by vibration isolators. N. For fans developing static pressures of 5-inch wg (1250 Pa) and more, cover flexible connectors with loaded vinyl sheet held in place with metal straps. O. Connect terminal units to supply ducts directly or with maximum 12-inch (300-mm) lengths of flexible duct. Do not use flexible ducts to change directions. P. Connect light troffer boots with maximum 60-inch (1500-mm) lengths of flexible duct clamped or strapped in place. Q. Connect diffusers to ducts with maximum 96-inch lengths of flexible duct clamped or strapped in place unless indicated length differs on drawings. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 23 33 00 - 17 R. Connect flexible ducts to metal ducts with draw bands. S. Install duct test holes where required for testing and balancing purposes. T. Install thrust limits at centerline of thrust, symmetrical on both sides of equipment. Attach thrust limits at centerline of thrust and adjust to a maximum of 1/4-inch (6-mm) movement during start and stop of fans. U. Utilize high pressure flexible duct on the inlet of supply terminal units where the use of flexible duct is indicated on the drawings. 3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Tests and Inspections: 1. Operate dampers to verify full range of movement. 2. Inspect locations of access doors and verify that purpose of access door can be performed. 3. Operate fire, smoke, and combination fire and smoke dampers to verify full range of movement and verify that proper heat-response device is installed. 4. Inspect turning vanes for proper and secure installation. 5. Operate remote damper operators to verify full range of movement of operator and damper. 6. Adjust pressure relief doors for relief setting. B. NFPA 90A Acceptance Testing: 1. Perform NFPA 90A acceptance testing for each fire damper and each fire/smoke damper. 2. Acceptance test demonstrating removal and reinstallation of fusible links shall be completed only after all above ceiling installations are complete to confirm acceptable access. 3. Relocate the work of any trade which does not provide for required maintenance access to fusible links. See Division 23 Section “Common Work Results for HVAC” coordination requirements. 4. Submit acceptance test report results prior to occupancy of the building. END OF SECTION 23 33 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES 23 37 13 - 1 SECTION 23 37 13 - DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes ceiling and wall mounted diffusers, registers and grilles. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 08 Section "Louvers and Vents" for fixed and adjustable louvers and wall vents, whether or not they are connected to ducts. 2. Division 23 Section "Air Duct Accessories" for fire and smoke dampers and volume- control dampers not integral to diffusers, registers, and grilles. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated, include the following: 1. Data Sheet: Indicate materials of construction, finish, and mounting details; and performance data including throw and drop, static-pressure drop, and noise ratings. 2. Diffuser, Register, and Grille Schedule: Indicate drawing designation, room location, quantity, model number, size, and accessories furnished. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: 1. Anemostat Products; a Mestek company. 2. Donco. 3. Nailor Industries Inc. 4. Price Industries. 5. Titus. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES 23 37 13 - 2 B. See drawing schedules, plans and details for required materials, finishes, style, sizes, pattern, performance and accessories. 1. Internal insulation of slot diffuser plenums is not allowed. All slot diffuser plenums shall be externally insulated. 2.2 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Verification of Performance: Rate diffusers, registers, and grilles according to ASHRAE 70, "Method of Testing for Rating the Performance of Air Outlets and Inlets." PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine areas where diffusers, registers, and grilles are to be installed for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of equipment. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install diffusers, registers, and grilles level and plumb. B. Ceiling-Mounted Outlets and Inlets: Drawings indicate general arrangement of ducts, fittings, and accessories. Air outlet and inlet locations have been indicated to achieve design requirements for air volume, noise criteria, airflow pattern, throw, and pressure drop. Make final locations where indicated, as much as practical. For units installed in lay-in ceiling panels, locate units in the center of panel. Where architectural features or other items conflict with installation, notify Architect for a determination of final location. C. Install diffusers, registers, and grilles with airtight connections to ducts and to allow service and maintenance of dampers, air extractors, and fire dampers. D. Do not modify slot diffuser plenums nor penetrate slot diffuser plenums for piping or conduit interferences. E. Do not install diffuser neck mounted dampers, except where specifically scheduled as such. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES 23 37 13 - 3 3.3 ADJUSTING A. After installation, adjust diffusers, registers, and grilles to air patterns indicated, or as directed, before starting air balancing. END OF SECTION 23 37 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 1 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM SECTION 23 39 00 – NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Diffusers. 2. Filter ceiling modules. 3. Ceiling grid. 4. Ceiling panels. 5. Fluorescent lighting. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 23 Section "Diffusers, Registers and Grilles" for general requirements. 2. Division 26 Section “Interior Lighting”. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include certified performance and rated capacities; operating weights; furnished specialties and accessories for each type of product indicated. 1. Diffusers. 2. Filter ceiling modules. 3. Ceiling grid. 4. Ceiling panels. 5. Fluorescent lighting. B. Shop Drawings: Show ceiling layout and connections. Include site specific drawing. C. Maintenance Data: For diffusers, registers and filters to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 2 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Integrated Ceiling System: 1. F.H. Chase, Inc., UG Series. 2. Precision Air Products: Lami-Air. 3. Price: Unitee HDCR. B. Fluorescent Lighting: 1. Aikco Lighting. 2. Kenall Manufacturing Products. 3. Kurtzon Lighting, Inc. 4. Vista Healthcare Lighting Solutions. C. HEPA Filters: 1. Flanders-Precisionaire. 2. AAF International. 3. Camfil Farr. 2.2 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM A. Entire ceiling grid system, diffusers, HEPA filter ceiling modules, fill-in panels, miscellaneous components of surgical ceiling system, including all fluorescent lights within the Integrated Ceiling System are to be provided by integrated ceiling system manufacturer. 2.3 DIFFUSERS A. Special perforated panel diffuser to be unidirectional, non-aspirating, vertical flow type. Diffuser shall utilize an equalization chamber and HEPA filter to deliver filtered air to the space with zero aspiration at the face of the perforated plate with velocities in the plane of the perforated plate to vary no more than 10% plus or minus from the nominal. B. Air shall be admitted to the initial plenum through an inlet collar and balancing mechanism. The balancing mechanism shall be adjustable by turning a screw from the room side of the diffuser. The frame assembly shall be constructed of extruded aluminum with mitered back-welded corners and aluminum top plate. This assembly shall provide a rigid filter retainer frame with a "knife edge" which is pressed tight into the filter's liquid gel to ensure an airtight seal. Assembly shall allow HEPA filter installation and service from room side of diffuser. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 3 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM C. Perforated distribution plate shall be aluminum. Perforations to be minimum 16% open area for 40 or less CFM per square ft. of module. Plate shall be retained to the module frame through the use of quarter-turn fasteners. Safety retainers of vinyl-coated stainless steel cable hinges or chain shall be provided to prevent accidental dropping of plate. Distribution plate shall be installed in extruded aluminum mounting frame. D. A terminal HEPA filter furnished by diffuser manufacturer shall be mounted within each filter ceiling module. E. All exposed surfaces including border trim shall have finish of white baked enamel. F. Provide pressure test ports and caps to measure filter pressure drop on diffuser. G. Panel manufacturer shall insulate the laminar flow diffuser with 1-1/2” duct wrap FSK-backed insulation to prevent condensation of moisture and heat gain. 2.4 HEPA FILTERS A. The HEPA filters shall be laminar flow panel filters consisting of microglass fiber media pleated to 53mm pack thickness with an efficiency of 99.99% versus 0.3 micron particles. The pressure drop across the filter shall not exceed 0.52" w.g. at a filter face velocity of 100 ft./min. All materials used shall be in accordance with UL586 and UL900 classification. Filters shall be individually tested for overall efficiency and scan tested for pinhole leakage. B. The extruded aluminum filter frame shall be approximately 3 inches deep and shall be furnished with a liquid gel seal. C. Diffuser manufacture shall provide HEPA filters in order to guarantee performance of diffuser. D. HEPA filters shall be installed into diffusers after the ducts are cleaned and the room has been thoroughly cleaned and sterilized. HEPA filters to remain in sealed packages until they are installed. 2.5 INTEGRATED CEILING GRID A. Ceiling manufacturer shall furnish an extruded aluminum tee and angle frame assembly suspension system to support diffusers, filter ceiling modules, fill-in panels and light fixtures. Minimum wall thickness of the tees and angles shall be 0.125" with a minimum weight of 0.43 lbs. per linear ft. The face of the tee shall be between 1-1/2" x 1-7/16" high and 2” X 2” high. The basic module size shall be 2'-1/4" x 4'-1/2" centerline to centerline of tee. Verify exact locations of diffusers, lights, fill-in panels and framing with architectural reflected ceiling plans. B. The suspension system shall be heliarc welded or mechanically fastened using appropriate structural support hardware and members at intersection points. Pre-welded sub-assemblies ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 4 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM shall be not larger than 6' x 18'. Where sub-assemblies butt together for field assembly the butting angles shall be half tees fastened with "U" clips. C. All tees and angles shall be pre-punched on 6" centers for attachment to ¼” threaded rod attached on 2’-0” or 4’-0” centers at minimum, in two directions to structural support members. Systems shall be designed for minimum weight of 10 lbs. per square foot. D. Panel manufacturer shall furnish 1/8" thick closed cell neoprene gasket tape to be field installed on the frame assembly to provide an airtight seal between diffuser/tee grid or blank-off panel/tee grid interface. Gasket tape shall be field installed by contractor. E. The suspension system and exposed ceiling level strut shall be finished to match laminar flow panel diffusers and blank-off panels. F. Finish of tee-bar grid to be identical to diffusers and blank-off panels. 2.6 BLANK-OFF PANELS A. Diffuser manufacturer shall furnish solid face blank-off panels smooth face as viewed from room side where indicated on the drawings and where columns may penetrate the ceiling or where interstitial access is required. The installing contractor shall cut all fill-in panel(s) for the surgical light column(s) and medical gas column(s) as required after this equipment is located. Include clips to retain blank off panels in place. 2.7 SURGICAL FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LAMPS A. Integrated ceiling system manufacturer shall furnish sealed surgical troffer lights complete with all lamps, ballasts and mounting hardware specified herein to assure fit within 1-1/2” wide welded framing support system. Fixtures shall be furnished complete with all accessories required. See Division 26 Specifications and light fixture schedules. B. Housing shall be constructed of 20 gauge CRS with white acrylic enamel finish. Seams shall be sealed with silicone and housing shall be gasketed on perimeter trim to provide seal with integrated ceiling system. C. Lens frame shall be constructed of 20 ga. cold-rolled steel of four-piece reversible door frame with six (6) stainless steel captive screws. Door frame shall be retained to housing by cable for safety when lens in open position. Lens shall be gasketed and secured with “L” shaped retainers around the perimeter. D. Lens shall be of standard flat prismatic acrylic of 0.125 minimum thickness with screened on EMI interference grid grounding to housing. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 5 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM E. Each fixture shall have three (3) electronic type fluorescent ballasts to operate two (2) Type F32T8 or type F14T8 (as per Light Fixture Schedule) standard fluorescent lamps each. Ballasts shall be as follows: 1. Ballasts shall operate at an input frequency of 60 HZ and an input voltage of 108 to 132 (120 volt circuit) or 249 to 305 (277 volt circuit) with no damage to the ballast. 2. Ballasts shall be marked with manufacturer’s name, part number, supply voltage, power factor, open circuit voltage, current draw for each lamp type and UL listing. 3. Each and every lighting fixture ballast shall be complete with accessible, individual fuse holder. 4. Ballasts shall have a ballast factor between 0.95 and 0.99 per ANSI C82.11-1993. 5. Ballast shall each have RFI filter/shielding. F. Lamps: Each fixture shall have six (6) 32W T8 or 17W, T8 lamps as per Light Fixture Schedule. 1. Refer to Light Fixture Schedule and Division 26 specifications for additional requirements such as lamp color temperature and color rending index (CRI). G. Emergency Operation: Refer to electrical lighting plans and Light Fixture Schedule for fixtures identified with fluorescent emergency ballasts. Where identified, provide a two (2) lamp, 1800 lumen emergency ballast integral with each fixture. 1. Shall comply with UL 924. 2. Shall be self-testing and self-diagnostic type. Shall automatically test for 30 second every 30 days and 90 minutes once a year. 3. Shall operate standard color lamps, not green color lamps. H. Fixture shall be furnished with one (1) custom matched radio suppressor per circuit. I. Fixtures shall meet UL and IBEW standards and comply with MIL-STD 461E for control of radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI). J. All interior and exterior surfaces shall have anti-microbial protection. Shall be FDA recognized and EPA registered. 2.8 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE MONITORING CONTROLLER A. Provide one per room a differential pressure monitor and alarm system (controller) capable of measuring the differential pressure between two (2) measurement ports tapped before and after one HEPA filter and alarming if any of the required and control conditions are not maintained. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 6 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM B. The controller shall measure the differential pressure between two spaces using industrial grade differential pressure transducers meeting the following performance criteria. Systems using air velocity measurement between two spaces which imply a specific space pressure exists are not acceptable. 1. Accuracy: ±0.35% F.S., including linearity, hysteresis, deadband and repeatability. 2. Temperature effects: 0.025% F.S./deg. F. 3. Stability: Maximum change F.S./Yr: ±0.5%. 4. Over-pressure: 15 psid proof/24 psid burst. C. Each controller shall have local high intensity LED indicating lights identifying either normal or alarm status of the space being monitored, a local audible alarm, an alarm acknowledge button and local indication of the measured space pressure down to one ten-thousandth of an inch of water (0.025 Pa). D. Each space shall have a dedicated controller that shall be capable of both standalone operation, as well as full integration into the building measurement system (BMS). The controller shall also be capable of local communication and configuration via a handheld device having an integral and compatible IR communication port. Monitoring and configuration shall be performed through BacNet-MS/TP communication networks and/or through IR communication between the SPM and compatible portable device. The operational mode shall be selectable via the use of a remote mounted key switch. E. The controller shall provide a field selectable 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC analog output signal linear to the measured space differential pressure, as well as a form C SPDT binary alarm relay for remote monitoring and alarming capability. F. Selections and adjustments that may be made at the jobsite shall include positive and/or negative pressurization mode selection, alarm setpoint values and alarm delay value. G. All of the controller components shall meet International Protection Rating Standard IP64B for wash-down and intrusion compliance to allow for good housekeeping practices. H. Each controller shall include a pressure monitoring module with mounting box and two space pressure sensors. All components of the space pressure monitoring system shall be designed for flush mounting within the ceiling system, factory installed and calibrated. I. A digital readout on the face of the controller shall be viewable from the room. J. Similar to Micro-Guardian SPM-3000. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 7 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine areas and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances. B. Examine roughing-in of structural and electrical services to verify actual locations of connections before installation. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install ceiling system per manufacturer’s instructions. B. Fluorescent fixtures shall be installed by Division 26 Contractor. C. Fill-in panel(s) around surgical light columns and medical equipment columns to be cut in factory for field installation. D. Install gasketing material along the entire perimeter of the ceiling system between the ceiling system and the monolithic ceiling opening. E. Install gasketing material along the entire perimeter of the following items installed within the ceiling system: 1. Filler ceiling modules. 2. Diffusers. 3. Blank off panels. 4. Light fixtures. 5. Medical equipment cutouts of blanking panels. 3.3 CONNECTIONS A. Make all final ductwork connections to diffusers, filter ceiling modules, return grilles. B. All final electrical connections to be by Division 26 Contractor. 3.4 CLEANING A. Clean ceiling system on completion of installation according to manufacturer’s written instructions. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NON-ASPIRATING UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW 23 39 00 - 8 INTEGRATED CEILING SYSTEM 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including piping and electrical connections. Report results in writing. 3.6 TESTING AND CERTIFICATION A. Upon completion of installation and sterilization of all rooms by owner, system manufacturer will supervise the installation of the filters and test, balance and certify the systems pass particle count leak testing specified. END OF SECTION 23 39 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 1 SECTION 26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Electrical equipment coordination and installation. 2. Sleeves for raceways and cables. 3. Sleeve seals. 4. Grout. 5. Common electrical installation requirements. 6. Electrical demolition. 7. Cutting and patching for electrical construction. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. B. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For sleeve seals. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and marked for intended used. B. Comply with NFPA 70. C. Include in the Work, as a part of the Bid Proposal, labor, materials, services, apparatus, drawings (in addition to the Contract Documents) as required to complete the intended work. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 2 D. Work for the Project must be performed in accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws, Ordinances, Codes, Rules and Regulations, pertaining to the Work which are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents by reference, the same as if repeated herein in their entity. Where Contract Documents exceed these requirements, the Contract Documents shall govern. In no case shall Work be installed contrary to or below the minimum legal standards. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electrical equipment: 1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. 2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. 3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. 4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed. C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electrical items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Access doors and panels are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors and Frames." D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS AND CABLES A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends. B. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. C. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel. 1. Minimum Metal Thickness: a. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches (1270 mm) and no side more than 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.052 inch (1.3 mm). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 3 b. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter equal to, or more than, 50 inches (1270 mm) and 1 or more sides equal to, or more than, 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.138 inch (3.5 mm). 2.2 SLEEVE SEALS A. Description: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Metraflex Co. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 2. Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of raceway or cable. 3. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel. Include two for each sealing element. 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element. 2.3 GROUT A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, non-corrosive, non-staining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1. B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items. C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 4 D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity. E. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope. 3.2 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS A. Electrical penetrations occur when raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, or busways penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies. B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening. D. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall. E. Cut sleeves to length for mounting 2”-3” extending out of both surfaces of walls. F. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. G. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or cable, unless indicated otherwise. H. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry 1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing. I. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Comply with requirements in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." J. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual raceways and cables with flexible boot-type flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work. K. Above Ground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using cast-iron pipe sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 5 L. Underground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Install cast-iron pipe sleeves. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between raceway or cable and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. 3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION A. Install to seal exterior wall penetrations. B. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for raceway or cable material and size. Position raceway or cable in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between raceway or cable and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. 3.4 DEMOLITION A. Refer to Division 2 for general demolition requirements and procedures. B. Protect existing electrical equipment and installations indicated to remain. If damaged or disturbed in the course of the Work, remove damaged portions and install new products of equal capacity, quality, and functionality. C. Accessible Work: 1. Remove exposed electrical equipment and installations, indicated to be demolished, in their entirety. D. Abandoned Work: 1. Cut and remove buried raceway and wiring, indicated to be abandoned in place, 2 inches (50 mm) below the surface of adjacent construction. Cap raceways and patch surface to match existing finish. E. Remove, store, clean, reinstall, reconnect and make operational components indicated for relocation. F. Locate and identify electrical services passing through affected area and serving other areas outside the work limits. G. Services to areas outside work limits shall be maintained uninterrupted unless specifically authorized otherwise in writing by the Owner. When transient services must be interrupted, provide temporary services for affected areas outside work limits. H. Existing raceway and boxes may be reused where found to be suitable and meeting applicable codes and Contract Documents. Provide extension rings on existing boxes as required to be ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 - 6 compatible with new building finishes. Provide blank cover matching other devices plates on unused device boxes that must remain. I. All reusable salvaged material shall remain the property of the Owner and be retained for his inspection. Only items so inspected and rejected by the Owner shall be disposed by the Contractor. All other such items shall be turned over and deposited as directed by the Owner. J. Disposal of light fixture lamps and ballast shall be in strict accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws, Ordinances, Codes, Rules and Regulations pertaining to such material. Include proper documentation in operation and maintenance manual of such material disposal. 3.5 CUTTING AND PATCHING A. Refer to Division 2 for general cutting and patching requirements and procedures. B. Cut, channel, chase and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings and other surfaces required to permit electrical installations. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of trades involved. C. Repair and refinish disturbed finish materials and other surfaces to match adjacent undisturbed surfaces. Install new fireproofing where existing firestopping has been disturbed. Repair and refinish materials and other surfaces by skilled mechanics of trades involved. 3.6 FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for electrical installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." 3.7 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. On completion of installation, including outlets, fittings and devices, inspect exposed finish. Remove burrs, dirt, paint spots, and construction debris. B. Protect equipment and installations and maintain conditions to ensure that coatings, finishes, and cabinets are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION 26 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26 05 19 - 1 SECTION 26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less. 2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Field quality-control test reports. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor with qualifications and minimum ten (10) years experience in installation, splicing and testing of low voltage power conductors may be considered at discretion of Architect/Engineer, as acceptable agency. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Comply with NFPA 70. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26 05 19 - 2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. American Insulated Wire Corp.; a Leviton Company. 2. General Cable Corporation. 3. Senator Wire & Cable Company. 4. Southwire Company. B. Copper Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70. C. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for Types THW and THHN-THWN. 2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. AFC Cable Systems, Inc. 2. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. 3. O-Z/Gedney; EGS Electrical Group LLC. 4. 3M; Electrical Products Division. 5. Tyco Electronics Corp. B. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS A. Feeders: Copper. B. Branch Circuits: Copper, stranded. C. The minimum conductor size shall be #12 AWG. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26 05 19 - 3 3.2 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS AND WIRING METHODS A. Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway. B. Branch Circuits (minimum #12 AWG): Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway. C. Cord Drops and Portable Appliance Connections: Type SO, hard service cord with stainless- steel, wire-mesh, strain relief device at terminations to suit application. D. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway. E. Class 2 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway. 3.3 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated. B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values. C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway. D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible. E. Support cables according to Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems." F. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." G. Each branch circuit shall be provided with a dedicated neutral conductor. Sharing of the neutral conductor between multiple circuits will not be allowed. H. A single raceway shall be limited to a maximum of six current carrying conductors. 3.4 CONNECTIONS A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque- tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B. B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26 05 19 - 4 C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 6 inches (150 mm) of slack. 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports. B. Tests and Inspections: 1. After installing conductors and cables and before electrical circuitry has been energized, test feeder conductors for compliance with requirements. a. Megger Test for insulation integrity. b. Test all branch circuit wiring for leakage current requirements for NFPA 99 for isolation panelboard. 2. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance with test parameters. C. Test Reports: Prepare a written report to record the following: 1. Test procedures used. 2. Test results that comply with requirements. 3. Test results that do not comply with requirements and corrective action taken to achieve compliance with requirements. D. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above. END OF SECTION 26 05 19 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 26 - 1 SECTION 26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes methods and materials for grounding systems and equipment. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Field quality-control test reports. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with UL 467 for grounding and bonding materials and equipment. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CONDUCTORS A. Insulated Conductors: Tinned-copper wire or cable insulated for 600 V unless otherwise required by applicable Code or authorities having jurisdiction. B. Bare Copper Conductors: 1. Solid Conductors: ASTM B 3. 2. Stranded Conductors: ASTM B 8. 3. Tinned Conductors: ASTM B 33. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 26 - 2 4. Bonding Cable: 28 kcmil, 14 strands of No. 17 AWG conductor, 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter. 5. Bonding Conductor: No. 4 or No. 6 AWG, stranded conductor. 6. Bonding Jumper: Copper tape, braided conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1- 5/8 inches (41 mm) wide and 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick. 7. Tinned Bonding Jumper: Tinned-copper tape, braided conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches (41 mm) wide and 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick. 2.2 CONNECTORS A. Listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for applications in which used, and for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and other items connected. B. Bolted Connectors for Conductors and Pipes: Copper or copper alloy, bolted pressure-type, with at least two bolts. 1. Pipe Connectors: Clamp type, sized for pipe. C. Welded Connectors: Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manufacturer for materials being joined and installation conditions. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATIONS A. Conductors: Install solid conductor for No. 8 AWG and smaller, and stranded conductors for No. 6 AWG and larger, unless otherwise indicated. B. Conductor Terminations and Connections: 1. Pipe and Equipment Grounding Conductor Terminations: Bolted connectors. 2. Connections to Structural Steel: Welded connectors. 3.2 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING A. Install insulated equipment grounding conductors for all electrical distribution, in addition to those required by NFPA 70 and as follows: 1. Feeders and branch circuits. 2. Lighting circuits. 3. Receptacle circuits. 4. Single-phase motor and appliance branch circuits. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 26 - 3 5. Three-phase motor and appliance branch circuits. 6. Flexible raceway runs. 7. Computer and rack-mounted electronic equipment circuits. 8. X-Ray Equipment Circuits: Install insulated equipment grounding conductor in circuits supplying x-ray equipment. 9. Cable tray system. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Grounding Conductors: Route along shortest and straightest paths possible, unless otherwise indicated or required by Code. Avoid obstructing access or placing conductors where they may be subjected to strain, impact, or damage. B. Bonding Straps and Jumpers: Install in locations accessible for inspection and maintenance, except where routed through short lengths of conduit. 1. Bonding to Structure: Bond straps directly to basic structure, taking care not to penetrate any adjacent parts. 2. Bonding to Equipment Mounted on Vibration Isolation Hangers and Supports: Install so vibration is not transmitted to rigidly mounted equipment. C. Grounding and Bonding for Piping: 1. Metal Water Service Pipe: Provide bonding as per NEC 250, install insulated copper grounding conductors, in conduit, from building's main service equipment, or grounding bus, to main metal water service entrances to building. Connect grounding conductors to main metal water service pipes, using a bolted clamp connector or by bolting a lug-type connector to a pipe flange, using one of the lug bolts of the flange. Where a dielectric main water fitting is installed, connect grounding conductor on street side of fitting. Bond metal grounding conductor conduit or sleeve to conductor at each end. 2. Water Meter Piping: Use braided-type bonding jumpers to electrically bypass water meters. Connect to pipe with a bolted connector. 3. Bond each above ground portion of gas piping system downstream from equipment shutoff valve. D. Grounding for Steel Building Structure: Install a driven ground rod at base of each corner column and at intermediate exterior columns at distances not more than 60 feet (18 m) apart. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform the following tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. After installing grounding system but before permanent electrical circuits have been energized, test for compliance with requirements. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 26 - 4 B. Report measured ground resistances that exceed the following values: 1. Power and Lighting Equipment or System with Capacity 500 kVA and Less: 10 ohms. C. Excessive Ground Resistance: If resistance to ground exceeds specified values, notify Architect promptly and include recommendations to reduce ground resistance. END OF SECTION 26 05 26 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 1 SECTION 26 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems. 2. Construction requirements for concrete bases. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing. B. IMC: Intermediate metal conduit. C. RMC: Rigid metal conduit. 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Delegated Design: Design supports for multiple raceways, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated. B. Design supports for multiple raceways capable of supporting combined weight of supported systems and its contents. C. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Steel slotted support systems. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the following: 1. Trapeze hangers. Include Product Data for components. 2. Steel slotted channel systems. Include Product Data for components. 3. Equipment supports. C. Welding certificates. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel." B. Comply with NFPA 70. C. Comply with IBC and UBC. 1.7 COORDINATION A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3. B. Coordinate installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations. These items are specified in Division 7 Section "Roof Accessories." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS A. Steel Slotted Support Systems: Comply with MFMA-4, factory-fabricated components for field assembly. 1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one of the following: a. Allied Tube & Conduit. b. Cooper B-Line, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. c. ERICO International Corporation. d. GS Metals Corp. e. Thomas & Betts Corporation. f. Unistrut; Tyco International, Ltd. g. Wesanco, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 3 2. Metallic Coatings: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and applied according to MFMA-4. 3. Nonmetallic Coatings: Manufacturer's standard PVC, polyurethane, or polyester coating applied according to MFMA-4. 4. Painted Coatings: Manufacturer's standard painted coating applied according to MFMA- 4. 5. Channel Dimensions: Selected for applicable load criteria. B. Raceway and Cable Supports: As described in NECA 1 and NECA 101. C. Conduit and Cable Support Devices: Steel and malleable-iron hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway or cable to be supported. D. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body and insulating wedging plug or plugs for non-armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron. E. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized. F. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following: 1. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement concrete, steel, or wood, with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used. a. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Hilti Inc. 2) ITW Ramset/Red Head; a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 3) MKT Fastening, LLC. 4) Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.; Masterset Fastening Systems Unit. 2. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, stainless steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials in which used. a. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Cooper B-Line, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries. 2) Empire Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 4 3) Hilti Inc. 4) ITW Ramset/Red Head; a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 5) MKT Fastening, LLC. 3. Concrete Inserts: Steel or malleable-iron, slotted support system units similar to MSS Type 18; complying with MFMA-4 or MSS SP-58. 4. Clamps for Attachment to Steel Structural Elements: MSS SP-58, type suitable for attached structural element. 5. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, and high strength. Comply with ASTM A 325. 6. Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type. 7. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel. 2.2 FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES A. Description: Welded or bolted, structural-steel shapes, shop or field fabricated to fit dimensions of supported equipment. B. Materials: Comply with requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for steel shapes and plates. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATION A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for application of hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems except if requirements in this Section are stricter. B. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway: Space supports for EMT, IMC, and RMC as required by NFPA 70. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter. Support conduit within 10” from box and bend, maximum 10’ apart and minimum of one support for conduit length. C. Multiple Raceways or Cables: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with steel slotted support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least 25 percent in future without exceeding specified design load limits. 1. Secure raceways and cables to these supports with single-bolt conduit clamps using spring friction action for retention in support channel. D. Spring-steel clamps designed for supporting single conduits without bolts may be used for 1- 1/2-inch (38-mm) and smaller raceways serving branch circuits and communication systems above suspended ceilings and for fastening raceways to trapeze supports. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 5 E. Use of power actuated fasteners may only be permitted at scheduled portions of the day or week. Obtain written approval from Owner on acceptable times for use. 3.2 SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for installation requirements except as specified in this Article. B. Raceway Support Methods: In addition to methods described in NECA 1, EMT, IMC, and RMC may be supported by openings through structure members, as permitted in NFPA 70. C. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within specified loading limits. Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of supported components plus 200 lb (90 kg). D. Mounting and Anchorage of Surface-Mounted Equipment and Components: Anchor and fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural elements by the following methods unless otherwise indicated by code: 1. To Wood: Fasten with lag screws or through bolts. 2. To New Concrete: Bolt to concrete inserts. 3. To Masonry: Approved toggle-type bolts on hollow masonry units and expansion anchor fasteners on solid masonry units. 4. To Existing Concrete: Expansion anchor fasteners. 5. Instead of expansion anchors, powder-actuated driven threaded studs provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in existing standard-weight concrete 4 inches (100 mm) thick or greater. Do not use for anchorage to lightweight-aggregate concrete or for slabs less than 4 inches (100 mm) thick. 6. To Steel: Beam clamps (MSS Type 19, 21, 23, 25, or 27) complying with MSS SP-69. 7. To Light Steel: Sheet metal screws. 8. Items Mounted on Hollow Walls and Nonstructural Building Surfaces: Mount cabinets, panelboards, disconnect switches, control enclosures, pull and junction boxes, transformers, and other devices on slotted-channel racks attached to substrate by means that meet seismic-restraint strength and anchorage requirements. E. Drill holes for expansion anchors in concrete at locations and to depths that avoid reinforcing bars. 3.3 INSTALLATION OF FABRICATED METAL SUPPORTS A. Comply with installation requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for site- fabricated metal supports. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 6 B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and equipment. C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M. 3.4 CONCRETE BASES A. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated but not less than 4 inches (100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit, and so anchors shall be a minimum of 10 bolt diameters from edge of the base. Chamfer concrete pad 3/4 inch. B. Use 3000-psi (20.7-MPa), 28-day compressive-strength concrete. Concrete materials, reinforcement, and placement requirements are specified in Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete." C. Anchor equipment to concrete base. 1. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded. 2. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment. 3. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions. 3.5 PAINTING A. Touchup: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as used for shop painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for touching up field-painted surfaces. 1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide minimum dry film thickness of 2.0 mils (0.05 mm). B. Touchup: Comply with requirements in Division 9 painting sections for cleaning and touchup painting of field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint on miscellaneous metal. C. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780. END OF SECTION 26 05 29 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 1 SECTION 26 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and cabinets for electrical wiring. 2. Surface raceway. 3. Conduit sleeve and firestop. 4. Core drill for electrical work. B. Related Section includes the following: 1. Division 26 "Underground Ducts and Raceway for Electrical Systems." 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing. B. ENT: Electrical nonmetallic tubing. C. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. D. FMC: Flexible metal conduit. E. IMC: Intermediate metal conduit. F. LFMC: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit. G. LFNC: Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit. H. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. I. RNC: Rigid nonmetallic conduit. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 2 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For surface raceways, wireways and fittings, floor boxes, hinged-cover enclosures, and cabinets. B. Shop Drawings: For the following raceway components. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. C. Source quality-control test reports. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with NFPA 70, 79. C. Product shall be UL approved. D. Comply with ANSI C2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 METAL CONDUIT AND TUBING A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one of the following: 1. Allied Tube & Conduit; a Tyco International Ltd. Co. 2. Anamet Electrical, Inc.; Anaconda Metal Hose. 3. Manhattan/CDT/Cole-Flex. 4. Maverick Tube Corporation. 5. O-Z Gedney; a unit of General Signal. 6. Wheatland Tube Company. B. Rigid Steel Conduit: ANSI C80.1. C. IMC: ANSI C80.6. D. EMT: ANSI C80.3. E. FMC: Zinc-coated steel. F. LFMC: Flexible steel conduit with PVC jacket and UL label. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 3 G. Fittings for Conduit (Including all Types and Flexible and Liquidtight): NEMA FB 1; listed for type and size raceway with which used, and for application and environment in which installed. 1. Conduit Fittings for Hazardous (Classified) Locations: Comply with UL 886. 2. Fittings for EMT: Steel or die-cast, set-screw type. 3. Fittings for Rigid and Intermediate Steel Conduit: Threaded rigid steel conduit. H. Joint Compound for Rigid Steel Conduit or IMC: Listed for use in cable connector assemblies, and compounded for use to lubricate and protect threaded raceway joints from corrosion and enhance their conductivity. 2.2 NONMETALLIC CONDUIT AND TUBING A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one of the following: 1. AFC Cable Systems, Inc. 2. Anamet Electrical, Inc.; Anaconda Metal Hose. 3. Arnco Corporation. 4. CANTEX Inc. 5. CertainTeed Corp.; Pipe & Plastics Group. 6. Condux International, Inc. 7. ElecSYS, Inc. 8. Electri-Flex Co. 9. Lamson & Sessions; Carlon Electrical Products. 10. Manhattan/CDT/Cole-Flex. 11. RACO; a Hubbell Company. 12. Thomas & Betts Corporation. B. ENT: NEMA TC 13. C. RNC: NEMA TC 2, Type EPC-40-PVC, unless otherwise indicated. D. LFNC: UL 1660. E. Fittings for ENT and RNC: NEMA TC 3; match to conduit or tubing type and material. F. Fittings for LFNC: UL 514B. 2.3 METAL WIREWAYS A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Cooper B-Line, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 4 2. Hoffman. 3. Square D; Schneider Electric. B. Description: Sheet metal sized and shaped as indicated, NEMA 250, Type 1, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Indoor, JIC type, minimum 16 gage, 14 gage for 6” X 6” or larger, finish with gray enamel finish. C. Fittings and Accessories: Include couplings, offsets, elbows, expansion joints, adapters, hold- down straps, end caps, and other fittings to match and mate with wireways as required for complete system. D. Wireway Covers: Screw-cover type. E. Finish: Manufacturer's standard enamel finish. 2.4 SURFACE RACEWAYS A. Surface Metal Raceways: Galvanized steel with snap-on covers. Manufacturer's standard enamel finish in color selected by Architect. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one of the following: a. Thomas & Betts Corporation. b. Walker Systems, Inc.; Wiremold Company (The). c. Wiremold Company (The); Electrical Sales Division. 2.5 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one the following: 1. Cooper Crouse-Hinds; Div. of Cooper Industries, Inc. 2. EGS/Appleton Electric. 3. Erickson Electrical Equipment Company. 4. Hoffman. 5. Hubbell Incorporated; Killark Electric Manufacturing Co. Division. 6. O-Z/Gedney; a unit of General Signal. 7. RACO; a Hubbell Company. 8. Robroy Industries, Inc.; Enclosure Division. 9. Scott Fetzer Co.; Adalet Division. 10. Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company. 11. Thomas & Betts Corporation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 5 12. Walker Systems, Inc.; Wiremold Company (The). 13. Woodhead, Daniel Company; Woodhead Industries, Inc. Subsidiary. B. Sheet Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA OS 1, minimum 4” X 4” X 2-1/8” deep. Provide with single gang plaster ring unless two gang plaster ring is specifically noted elsewhere to be provided. C. Cast-Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA FB 1, Type FD, with gasketed cover. Minimum 4” X 4” X 2-1/8” deep. Provide with single gang plaster ring unless two gang plaster ring is specifically noted elsewhere to be provided. D. Small Sheet Metal Pull and Junction Boxes: NEMA OS 1. E. Cast-Metal Access, Pull, and Junction Boxes: NEMA FB 1 gasketed cover. F. The box support bracket shall be with support leg to eliminate movement of box in wall. The box support shall be attached to metal stud by using screw gun. The box support shall have an offset for drywall. G. Device rough-in boxes shall be securely and rigidly attached and supported plumb, level and true to the building lines using one of the following: 1. Screw Gun Box Brackets: Preset for metal stud 16” or 24” on center, depth set for 2-1/2” deep electrical box. Install using screw gun. 2. Box Mounting Bracket: Allow 4” or 4-11/16” boxes. Bendable leg serves as a bracket stabilizer. 3. Extension Plate Bracket: Allow outlet boxes 12” or 18” offset from either metal stud track or a stud. Allow 4” or 4-11/16” outlet boxes, 2-1/8” deep, bracket with bendable stabilizer leg for use on 2-1/2” and 3-1/2” metal studs for bracket sterilizer. H. Hinged-Cover Enclosures: Continuous hinged door in front cover with flush latch and concealed hinge (door-in-door) unless otherwise indicated. 1. Metal Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 1, galvanized-steel box with removable interior panel and removable front, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel. 2. Key latch to match panelboards. 3. Metal barriers to separate wiring of different systems and voltage. 4. Accessory feet where required for freestanding equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 6 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 RACEWAY APPLICATION A. Outdoors: Apply raceway products as specified below, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Exposed Conduit: Rigid steel conduit. 2. Concealed Conduit, Aboveground: Rigid steel conduit. 3. Connection to Vibrating Equipment (Including Transformers and Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric Solenoid, or Motor-Driven Equipment): LFMC. 4. Boxes and Enclosures, Aboveground: NEMA 250, Type 3R. B. Indoors: Apply raceway product as specified herein, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Exposed in Mechanical Room: IMC. 2. Branch Circuit: EMT. 3. Concrete Wall/Column: GRC. 4. Refrigerated Area: GRC. 5. Panel Feeder: IMC. 6. Equipment Feeder, 2” and larger: IMC. 7. Connection to Vibrating Equipment (including transformers and hydraulic, pneumatic, electric solenoid, or motor-driven equipment): LFMC. 8. Damp or Wet Locations: Rigid steel conduit. C. Minimum Raceway Size: 3/4-inch (21-mm) trade size. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1 for installation requirements applicable to products specified in Part 2 except where requirements on Drawings or in this Article are stricter. B. Keep raceways at least 6 inches (150 mm) away from parallel runs of flues and steam or hot- water pipes. Install horizontal raceway runs above water and steam piping. C. Complete raceway installation before starting conductor installation. D. Support raceways as specified in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical System" and "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Work." E. Arrange stub-ups so curved portions of bends are not visible above the finished slab. F. Install no more than the equivalent of three 90-degree bends in any conduit run except for communications conduits, for which fewer bends are allowed. G. Conceal conduit within finished walls and ceilings, unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 7 H. Raceways embedded in slabs or below slab inside the building envelope are not permitted unless shown on Contract Documents. I. Threaded Conduit Joints, Exposed to Wet, Damp, Corrosive, or Outdoor Conditions: Apply listed compound to threads of raceway and fittings before making up joints. Follow compound manufacturer's written instructions. J. Raceway Terminations at Locations Subject to Moisture or Vibration: Use insulating bushings to protect conductors, including bushing for size No. 6 AWG and larger conductors. K. Install pull wires in empty raceways. Use polypropylene or monofilament plastic line with not less than 200-lb (90-kg) tensile strength. Leave at least 12 inches (300 mm) of slack at each end of pull wire. L. Install raceway sealing fittings at suitable, approved, and accessible locations and fill them with listed sealing compound. For concealed raceways, install each fitting in a flush steel box with a blank cover plate having a finish similar to that of adjacent plates or surfaces. Install raceway sealing fittings at the following points: 1. Where conduits pass from warm to cold locations, such as boundaries of refrigerated spaces. 2. Where otherwise required by NFPA 70. M. Flexible Conduit Connections: Use maximum of 72 inches (1830 mm) of flexible conduit for recessed and semi-recessed lighting fixtures, use LFMC for equipment subject to vibration, noise transmission, or movement; transformers, motors and damp/wet location. N. Recessed Boxes in Masonry Walls: Saw-cut opening for box in center of cell of masonry block, and install box flush with surface of wall. 3.3 DEVICE ROUGH-IN BOX A. Finish plates shall not span different types of wall finishes either vertically or horizontally. Plates shall cover mortar joints and cut openings completely. B. Outlet, junction and pull boxes, and their covers shall have corrosion protection suitable for the atmosphere in which they are installed. Provide gaskets for all boxes installed outside and other wet or damp locations (tunnels, crawl spaces, pits, etc.). C. Outlet boxes shall be protected to prevent entrance of plaster, and debris shall be thoroughly cleaned from the box prior to installation of conductors. D. Single gang opening outlet boxes shall be mounted with the long axis vertical unless otherwise noted for horizontal mounting. Three or more gang boxes shall be mounted with the long axis horizontal. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 33 - 8 E. Finish plates shall be a type designed, intended, and appropriate for the use and location. F. Existing outlet boxes are being reused, provide extension rings compatible with new wall surfaces or finishes. G. Provide outlet box with barrier for grouped or ganged light switched where voltage between adjacent switches exceeds 300 volt AC per NEC Article 380. H. Provide outlet box with barrier and separate conduit feed for switches grouped or ganged where connected to utility power and standby power. 3.4 METAL RACEWAY A. Metal raceway duct shall be installed level and true to building construction lines such that removable or hinged covers can be operated to be fully accessible. B. Routing shall be pre-planned by the Contractor to assure right-of-way and accessibility; routing indicated by Contract Documents shall be considered schematic in nature and may require job site alteration to avoid interference. C. Metal raceway duct shall be adequately supported at not more than 5'-0" intervals. The support accessories shall be of the same manufacturer as metal raceway. D. Metal raceway duct penetrations of walls shall be unbroken lengths, scaled to the wall opening; dead ends shall be closed with manufactured closures. E. Metal raceway duct to be installed surface mounted; flush in wall or in floor as indicated by the Contract Documents. F. Provide approved wall flanges and fully seal all penetrations of fire and smoke rated walls and partitions, cutting and patching as needed. G. Provide divider to compartment the metal raceway duct as indicated by Contract Documents. 3.5 FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." END OF SECTION 26 05 33 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 - 1 SECTION 26 05 36 - CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes wire basket cable trays and accessories. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include data indicating dimensions and finishes for each type of cable tray indicated. B. Shop Drawings: For each type of cable tray. 1. Show fabrication and installation details of cable tray, including plans, elevations, and sections of components and attachments to other construction elements. Designate components and accessories, including clamps, brackets, hanger rods, splice-plate connectors, expansion-joint assemblies, straight lengths, and fittings. C. Field quality-control reports. D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For cable trays to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain cable tray components through one source from a single manufacturer. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Comply with NFPA 70. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 - 2 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Wire basket may be stored outside without cover, but shall be loosely stacked, elevated off the ground, and ventilated to prevent staining during storage. B. Store indoors to prevent water or other foreign materials from staining or adhering to cable tray. Unpack and dry wet materials before storage. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Allied Company (Cope). 2. Cablofil, Inc. 3. Chalfant Manufacturing Company. 4. Cooper B-Line, Inc. 5. GS Metals Corp.; GLOBETRAY Products. 6. MPHusky. 7. PW Industries. 2.2 MATERIALS AND FINISHES A. Cable Trays, Fittings, and Accessories: Wire basket, complying with NEMA VE1. 1. High strength wires, formed into a minimum of 2” X 4” wire mesh pattern with intersection wires welded together. All ends of wires on side flanges shall be rounded during manufacturing. 2. Hardware shall be bolted on type or snapping type, and comply with ASTM B633 SC2 or AISI Type 304 stainless steel. B. Cable Trays, Fittings, and Accessories: Stainless steel, Type 304, complying with NEMA VE 1. C. Sizes and Configurations: Minimum 12” wide X 3” deep unless noted otherwise 1. Wire basket. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 - 3 2.3 CABLE TRAY ACCESSORIES A. Fittings: Tees, crosses, risers, elbows, and other fittings as indicated, of same materials and finishes as cable tray. B. Barrier Strips: Same materials and finishes as cable tray. C. Cable tray supports and connectors, including bonding jumpers, as recommended by cable tray manufacturer. 2.4 WARNING SIGNS A. Lettering: 1-1/2-inch- (40-mm-) high, black letters on yellow background with legend "WARNING! NOT TO BE USED AS WALKWAY, LADDER, OR SUPPORT FOR LADDERS OR PERSONNEL." B. Materials and fastening are specified in Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification." 2.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform design and production tests according to NEMA VE 1. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION A. Comply with recommendations in NEMA VE 2. Install as a complete system, including all necessary fasteners, hold-down clips, splice-plate support systems, barrier strips, hinged horizontal and vertical splice plates, elbows, reducers, tees, and crosses. B. Remove burrs and sharp edges from cable trays. C. Fasten cable tray supports to building structure and install seismic restraints. 1. Design each fastener and support to carry load indicated by seismic requirements and to comply with seismic-restraint details according to Division 26 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems." 2. Place supports so that spans do not exceed maximum spans on schedules. 3. Construct supports from channel members, threaded rods, and other appurtenances furnished by cable tray manufacturer. Arrange supports in trapeze or wall-bracket form as required by application. 4. Support bus assembly to prevent twisting from eccentric loading. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 - 4 5. Manufacture center-hung support, designed for 60 percent versus 40 percent eccentric loading condition, with a safety factor of 3. 6. Locate and install supports according to NEMA VE 1. D. Make connections to equipment with flanged fittings fastened to cable tray and to equipment. Support cable tray independent of fittings. Do not carry weight of cable tray on equipment enclosure. E. Install expansion connectors where cable tray crosses building expansion joint and in cable tray runs that exceed dimensions recommended in NEMA VE 1. Space connectors and set gaps according to applicable standard. F. Make changes in direction and elevation using standard fittings. G. Make cable tray connections using standard fittings. H. Seal penetrations through fire and smoke barriers according to Division 7 Section "Firestopping." using UL approved firestop material. I. Sleeves for Future Cables: Install capped sleeves for future cables through firestop-sealed cable tray penetrations of fire and smoke barriers. J. Workspace: Install cable trays with enough space to permit access for installing cables. K. Install barriers to separate cables of different systems, such as power, communications, and data processing; or of different insulation levels, such as 600, 5000, and 15 000 V. L. After installation of cable trays is completed, install warning signs in visible locations on or near cable trays. 3.2 CABLE INSTALLATION A. Install cables only when cable tray installation has been completed and inspected. B. On vertical runs, fasten cables to tray every 18 inches (457 mm). Install intermediate supports when cable weight exceeds the load-carrying capacity of the tray rungs. C. In existing construction, remove inactive or dead cables from cable tray. D. Install covers after installation of cable is completed. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 36 - 5 3.3 CONNECTIONS A. Ground cable trays according to manufacturer's written instructions and with minimum #8 AWG. Connect at minimum two (2) locations from cable tray to building ground reference point and as required by NFPA 70. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. After installing cable trays and after electrical circuitry has been energized, survey for compliance with requirements. Perform the following field quality-control survey: 1. Visually inspect cable insulation for damage. Correct sharp corners, protuberances in cable tray, vibration, and thermal expansion and contraction conditions, which may cause or have caused damage. 2. Verify that the number, size, and voltage of cables in cable tray do not exceed that permitted by NFPA 70. Verify that communication or data-processing circuits are separated from power circuits by barriers. 3. Verify that there is no intrusion of such items as pipe, hangers, or other equipment that could damage cables. 4. Remove deposits of dust, industrial process materials, trash of any description, and any blockage of tray ventilation. 5. Visually inspect each cable tray joint and each ground connection for mechanical continuity. Check bolted connections between sections for corrosion. Clean and retorque in suspect areas. 6. Check for missing or damaged bolts, bolt heads, or nuts. When found, replace with specified hardware. 7. Perform visual and mechanical checks for adequacy of cable tray grounding; verify that all takeoff raceways are bonded to cable tray. B. Report results in writing. END OF SECTION 26 05 36 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 1 SECTION 26 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Identification for raceway. 2. Identification for conductors and communication and control cable. 3. Warning labels and signs. 4. Instruction signs. 5. Equipment identification labels. 6. Miscellaneous identification products. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each electrical identification product indicated. B. Identification Schedule: An index of nomenclature of electrical equipment and system components used in identification signs and labels. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Comply with ANSI A13.1 and ANSI C2. B. Comply with NFPA 70. C. Comply with 29 CFR 1910.145. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate identification names, abbreviations, colors, and other features with requirements in the Contract Documents, Shop Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams, and the Operation and Maintenance Manual, and with those required by codes, standards, and 29 CFR 1910.145. Use consistent designations throughout Project. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 2 B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be applied. C. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with location of access panels and doors. D. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 RACEWAY IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS A. Comply with ANSI A13.1 for minimum size of letters for legend and for minimum length of color field for each raceway and cable size. B. Color for Printed Legend: 1. Power Circuits: a. Utility power: Black letters on a white field. b. Standby Power: White letters on a red field. 2. Legend: Indicate system or service and voltage, if applicable. C. Self-Adhesive Vinyl Labels: Preprinted, flexible label laminated with a clear, weather- and chemical-resistant coating and matching wraparound adhesive tape for securing ends of legend label. 2.2 CONDUCTOR AND COMMUNICATION- AND CONTROL-CABLE IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS A. Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Colored, self-adhesive vinyl tape not less than 3 mils (0.08 mm) thick by 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) wide. B. Marker Tapes: Vinyl or vinyl-cloth, self-adhesive wraparound type, with circuit identification legend machine printed by thermal transfer or equivalent process. 2.3 WARNING LABELS AND SIGNS A. Comply with NFPA 70 and 29 CFR 1910.145. B. Metal-Backed, Butyrate Warning Signs: Weather-resistant, non-fading, preprinted, cellulose- acetate butyrate signs with 0.0396-inch (1-mm) galvanized-steel backing; and with colors, legend, and size required for application. 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) grommets in corners for mounting. Nominal size, 10 by 14 inches (250 by 360 mm). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 3 C. Warning label and sign shall include, but are not limited to, the following legends: 1. Multiple Power Source Warning: "DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - EQUIPMENT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES." 2. Workspace Clearance Warning: "WARNING - OSHA REGULATION - AREA IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR 42." 2.4 INSTRUCTION SIGNS A. Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine plastic, minimum 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick for signs up to 20 sq. in. (129 sq. cm) and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick for larger sizes. 1. Engraved legend with black letters on white face. 2. Punched or drilled for mechanical fasteners. 3. Framed with mitered acrylic molding and arranged for attachment at applicable equipment. 2.5 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABELS A. Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Punched or drilled for screw mounting. Black letters on a white background for utility power and white letters on a red background for standby power. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm). 2.6 DEVICE, RECEPTACLE AND SWITCH LABELS A. Label shall be self-adhesive vinyl and shall be computer or machine printed. Minimum size shall be 1/4” label with 1/8” letter. 1. Label background shall be clear or match to device plate. 2. Black letter for normal power. 3. Red letter for emergency power. 4. Legend: Indicates panel and circuit number. B. Special Receptacles: 1. Special purpose receptacles shall include an engraved or embossed legend appropriate for load serviced and labeled as specified in Paragraph A. 2. Receptacles not available with factory red color for emergency power circuits shall be identified with engraved or embossed label with the word "EMERGENCY POWER." 2.7 MISCELLANEOUS IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS A. Cable Ties: Fungus-inert, self-extinguishing, 1-piece, self-locking, Type 6/6 nylon cable ties. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 4 1. Minimum Width: 3/16 inch (5 mm). 2. Tensile Strength: 50 lb (22.6 kg), minimum. 3. Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 185 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 85 deg C). 4. Color: Black, except where used for color-coding. B. Paint: Paint materials and application requirements are specified in Division 9 painting Sections. C. Fasteners for Labels and Signs: Self-tapping, stainless-steel screws or stainless-steel machine screws with nuts and flat and lock washers. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATION A. Accessible Raceways, 600 V or Less, for Feeder and Branch Circuits: Identify with preprinted self-adhesive vinyl label. B. Accessible Raceway for Standby System: Identify with self-adhesive vinyl tape and comply with NFPA 70-700.9(A). C. Color for Printed Legend: The following color codes are general. Verify with Owner’s standard before implementation. If Owner’s do not have the standard then following these standards. 1. Fire Alarm System: Red. 2. Fire-Suppression Supervisory and Control System: Red and yellow. 3. Combined Fire Alarm and Security System: Red and blue. 4. Security System: Blue and yellow. 5. Mechanical and Electrical Supervisory System: Green and blue. 6. Telecommunication System: Green and yellow. 7. Control Wiring: Green and red. D. Power-Circuit Conductor Identification: For primary and secondary conductors No. 1/0 AWG and larger in vaults, pull and junction boxes, manholes, and handholes use marker tape. Identify source and circuit number of each set of conductors. For single conductor cables, identify phase in addition to the above. E. Branch-Circuit Conductor Identification: Where there are conductors for more than three branch circuits in same junction or pull box, use marker tape. Identify each ungrounded conductor according to source and circuit number. F. Conductors to Be Extended in the Future: Attach write-on tags to conductors and list source and circuit number. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 5 G. Auxiliary Electrical Systems Conductor Identification: Identify field-installed alarm, control, signal, sound, intercommunications, voice, and data connections. 1. Identify conductors, cables, and terminals in enclosures and at junctions, terminals, and pull points. Identify by system and circuit designation. 2. Use system of marker tape designations that is uniform and consistent with system used by manufacturer for factory-installed connections. 3. Coordinate identification with Project Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams, and Operation and Maintenance Manual. H. Instruction Signs: 1. Operating Instructions: Install instruction signs to facilitate proper operation and maintenance of electrical systems and items to which they connect. Install instruction signs with approved legend where instructions are needed for system or equipment operation. 2. Emergency Operating Instructions: Install instruction signs with white legend on a red background with minimum 3/8-inch- (10-mm-) high letters for emergency instructions at equipment used for power transfer. I. Equipment Identification Labels: On each unit of equipment, install unique designation label that is consistent with wiring diagrams, schedules, and Operation and Maintenance Manual. Apply labels on each power and system equipment/panel power equipment. Label shall include device identification and source. 1. Labeling Instructions: a. Indoor Equipment: Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label. Unless otherwise indicated, provide a single line of text with 1/2-inch- (13-mm-) high letters on 1-1/2-inch- (38-mm-) high label; where 2 lines of text are required, use labels 2 inches (50 mm) high. b. Outdoor Equipment: Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label. c. Elevated Components: Increase sizes of labels and letters to those appropriate for viewing from the floor. 2. Equipment to Be Labeled: a. Panelboards, electrical cabinets, and enclosures. b. Access doors and panels for concealed electrical items. c. Emergency system boxes and enclosures. d. Disconnect switches. e. Enclosed circuit breakers. f. Motor starters. g. Push-button stations. h. Contactors. i. Remote-controlled switches, dimmer modules, and control devices. j. Voice and data cable terminal equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 6 k. Intercommunication and call system master and staff stations. l. Television/audio components, racks, and controls. m. Fire-alarm control panel and annunciators. n. Security and intrusion-detection control stations, control panels, terminal cabinets, and racks. o. Monitoring and control equipment. p. Audio/paging system. q. Video surveillance. 3. Equipment Schedule: a. Panelboards shall include correct, typewritten circuit directly cards identifying load served by branch circuit protective devices. b. Panelboards located in a renovated area shall have their schedules updated for all spares, spaces and circuits connected to the panelboard. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Verify identity of each item before installing identification products. B. Location: Install identification materials and devices at locations for most convenient viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment. C. Apply identification devices to surfaces that require finish after completing finish work. D. Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before application, using materials and methods recommended by manufacturer of identification device. E. Attach non-adhesive signs and plastic labels with screws and auxiliary hardware appropriate to the location and substrate. F. System Identification Color Banding for Raceways and Cables: Each color band shall completely encircle cable or conduit. Place adjacent bands of two-color markings in contact, side by side. Locate bands at changes in direction, at penetrations of walls and floors, at 50-foot (15-m) maximum intervals in straight runs, and at 25-foot (7.6-m) maximum intervals in congested areas. G. Color-Coding for Phase and Voltage Level Identification, 600 V and Less: Use the colors listed below for feeder and branch-circuit conductors. 1. Color shall be factory applied or, for sizes larger than No. 10 AWG if authorities having jurisdiction permit, field applied. 2. Colors for 208/120-V Circuits: a. Phase A: Black. b. Phase B: Red. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 53 - 7 c. Phase C: Blue. d. Neutral: White. e. Ground: Green. 3. Colors for 480/277-V Circuits: a. Phase A: Brown. b. Phase B: Orange. c. Phase C: Yellow. d. Neutral: White with yellow strips or tape. e. Ground: Green with yellow strips or tape. 4. Field-Applied, Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Apply in half-lapped turns for a minimum distance of 6 inches (150 mm) from terminal points and in boxes where splices or taps are made. Apply last two turns of tape with no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Locate bands to avoid obscuring factory cable markings. H. Painted Identification: Prepare surface and apply paint according to Division 9 painting Sections. END OF SECTION 26 05 53 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 1 SECTION 26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Distribution panelboards. 2. Lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. TVSS: Transient voltage surge suppressor. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of panelboard, switching and overcurrent protective device, transient voltage suppression device, accessory, and component indicated. Include dimensions and manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. B. Shop Drawings: For each panelboard and related equipment. 1. Include dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment features, and ratings. 2. Detail enclosure types and details for types other than NEMA 250, Type 1. 3. Detail bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings. 4. Short-circuit current rating of panelboards and overcurrent protective devices. 5. Devices shall be fully rated for available fault current. 6. Detail features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and auxiliary components. 7. Include wiring diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring. 8. Include time-current coordination curves for each type and rating of overcurrent protective device included in panelboards. Submit on translucent log-log graft paper; include selectable ranges for each type of overcurrent protective device. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 2 C. Field Quality-Control Reports: 1. Test procedures used. 2. Test results that comply with requirements. 3. Results of failed tests and corrective action taken to achieve test results that comply with requirements. D. Panelboard Schedules: For installation in panelboards. Submit final versions after load balancing. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For panelboards and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following: 1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting overcurrent protective devices. 2. Time-current curves, including selectable ranges for each type of overcurrent protective device that allows adjustments. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, components, and accessories from single source from single manufacturer. B. Product Selection for Restricted Space: Drawings indicate maximum dimensions for panelboards including clearances between panelboards and adjacent surfaces and other items. Comply with indicated maximum dimensions. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. D. Comply with NEMA PB 1. E. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Handle and prepare panelboards for installation according to NECA 407 and NEMA PB 1. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 3 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Limitations: 1. Do not deliver or install panelboards until spaces are enclosed and weathertight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work above panelboards is complete, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period. B. Interruption of Existing Electric Service: Do not interrupt electric service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary electric service according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify Owner no fewer than five days in advance of proposed interruption of electric service. 2. Do not proceed with interruption of electric service without Owner's written permission. 3. Comply with NFPA 70E. 1.8 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of panelboards and components with other construction that penetrates walls or is supported by them, including electrical and other types of equipment, raceways, piping, encumbrances to workspace clearance requirements, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels. B. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided. Cast anchor- bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PANELBOARDS A. Fabricate and test panelboards according to IEEE 344 to withstand seismic forces defined in Division 26 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems." B. Enclosures: Flush- and surface-mounted cabinets as per schedule in Contract Documents. 1. Rated for environmental conditions at installed location. a. Indoor Dry and Clean Locations: NEMA 250, Type 1. b. Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 4 c. Indoor Locations Subject to Dust, Falling Dirt, and Dripping Non-corrosive Liquids: NEMA 250, Type 12. 2. Hinged Front Cover: Entire front trim hinged to box and with standard door within hinged trim cover. 3. Finishes: a. Panels and Trim: Steel factory finished immediately after cleaning and pretreating with manufacturer's standard two-coat, baked-on finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat. b. Back Boxes: Galvanized steel. 4. Directory Card: Inside panelboard door with protective cover. C. Incoming Mains Location: Top and bottom as per schedule and also coordinate with install contractor. D. Phase, Neutral, and Ground Buses: 1. Material: Hard-drawn copper, 98 percent conductivity. 2. Equipment Ground Bus: Adequate for feeder and branch-circuit equipment grounding conductors; bonded to box. E. Conductor Connectors: Suitable for use with conductor material and sizes. 1. Main and Neutral Lugs: Mechanical type. 2. Ground Lugs and Bus-Configured Terminators: Mechanical type. 3. Feed-Through Lugs: Mechanical type, suitable for use with conductor material. Locate at opposite end of bus from incoming lugs or main device. 4. Subfeed (Double) Lugs: Mechanical type suitable for use with conductor material. Locate at same end of bus as incoming lugs or main device. F. Future Devices: Mounting brackets, bus connections, filler plates, and necessary appurtenances required for future installation of devices. G. Panelboard Short-Circuit Current Rating: Fully rated to interrupt symmetrical short-circuit current available at terminals. 2.2 LIGHTING AND APPLIANCE BRANCH-CIRCUIT PANELBOARDS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Eaton Electrical Inc.; Cutler-Hammer Business Unit. 2. General Electric Company; GE Consumer & Industrial - Electrical Distribution. 3. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 5 4. Square D; a brand of Schneider Electric. B. Panelboards: NEMA PB 1, lighting and appliance branch-circuit type. C. Mains: Circuit breaker or lugs only as per Panelboard Schedule. D. Branch Overcurrent Protective Devices: Bolt-on circuit breakers, replaceable without disturbing adjacent units. E. Contactors in Main Bus: NEMA ICS 2, Class A, mechanically held, general-purpose controller, with same short-circuit interrupting rating as panelboard. 1. Internal Control-Power Source: Control-power transformer, with fused primary and secondary terminals, connected to main bus ahead of contactor connection. F. Doors: Concealed hinges; secured with flush latch with tumbler lock; keyed alike. G. Column-Type Panelboards: Narrow gutter extension, with cover, to overhead junction box equipped with ground and neutral terminal buses. 2.3 DISCONNECTING AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Eaton Electrical Inc.; Cutler-Hammer Business Unit. 2. General Electric Company; GE Consumer & Industrial - Electrical Distribution. 3. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. 4. Square D; a brand of Schneider Electric. B. Molded-Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB): Comply with UL 489, with interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents. 1. Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers: Inverse time-current element for low-level overloads, and instantaneous magnetic trip element for short circuits. Adjustable instantaneous trip setting for circuit-breaker frame sizes 150 A and larger. 2. Molded-Case Circuit-Breaker (MCCB) Features and Accessories: a. Standard frame sizes, trip ratings, and number of poles. b. Lugs: Mechanical style, suitable for number, size, trip ratings, and conductor materials. c. Multi-pole units enclosed in a single housing or factory assembled to operate as a single unit. d. Handle Padlocking Device: Fixed attachment, for locking circuit-breaker handle in on or off position. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 6 e. Handle Clamp: Loose attachment, for holding circuit-breaker handle in the "on" position. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store panelboards according to NECA 407 and NEMA PB 1.1. B. Examine panelboards before installation. Reject panelboards that are damaged or rusted or have been subjected to water saturation. C. Examine elements and surfaces to receive panelboards for compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install panelboards and accessories according to NECA 407 and NEMA PB 1.1. B. Equipment Mounting: Install panelboards on concrete bases, 4-inch (100-mm) nominal thickness. Comply with requirements for concrete base specified in Division 3 Section "Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete." 1. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around full perimeter of base. 2. For panelboards, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through concrete base and anchor into structural concrete floor. 3. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded. 4. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to panelboards. 5. Attach panelboard to the vertical finished or structural surface behind the panelboard. C. Temporary Lifting Provisions: Remove temporary lifting eyes, channels, and brackets and temporary blocking of moving parts from panelboards. D. Comply with mounting and anchoring requirements specified in Division 26 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems." E. Mount top of trim 90 inches (2286 mm) above finished floor unless otherwise indicated. Top mat switch or circuit breaker in "on" position shall not be higher than 75 inches (3000 mm) above finished floor or grade. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 7 F. Mount panelboard cabinet plumb and rigid without distortion of box. Mount recessed panelboards with fronts uniformly flush with wall finish and mating with back box. G. Install overcurrent protective devices and controllers not already factory installed. 1. Set field-adjustable, circuit-breaker settings. H. Install filler plates in unused spaces. I. Stub four 1-inch (27-GRC) empty conduits from panelboard into accessible ceiling space or space designated to be ceiling space in the future. Stub four 1-inch (27-GRC) empty conduits into raised floor space or below slab not on grade. J. Arrange conductors in gutters into groups and bundle and wrap with wire ties after completing load balancing. K. Comply with NECA 1. 3.3 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and components; provide warning signs complying with Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." B. Create a directory to indicate installed circuit loads after balancing panelboard loads; incorporate Owner's final room designations. Obtain approval before installing. Use a computer or typewriter to create directory; handwritten directories are not acceptable. C. Panelboard Nameplates: Label each panelboard with a nameplate complying with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections. B. Acceptance Testing Preparation: 1. Test insulation resistance for each panelboard bus, component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit. 2. Test continuity of each circuit. C. Tests and Inspections: 1. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test as follows: a. Certify compliance with test parameters. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PANELBOARDS 26 24 16 - 8 2. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/Molded-Case: a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection: 1) Compare equipment nameplate data with drawings and specifications. 2) Inspect physical and mechanical condition. 3) Inspect anchorage and alignment. 4) Verify the unit is clean. 5) Operate the circuit breaker to insure smooth operation. 6) Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method in accordance with manufacturer’s published data or Table 100.12. 7) Inspect operating mechanism, contacts, and arc chutes in unsealed units. 8) Verify correct operation of any auxiliary features such as trip and pickup indicators, zone interlocking, electrical close and trip operation, trip-free and anti-pump functions. b. Electrical Tests: 1) Perform adjustments for final setting in accordance with coordination study. 3. Correct malfunctioning units on-site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance; otherwise, replace with new units and retest. D. Prepare test and inspection reports, including a certified report that identifies panelboards included and that describes scanning results. Include notation of deficiencies detected, remedial action taken and observations after remedial action. 3.5 ADJUSTING A. Adjust moving parts and operable component to function smoothly, and lubricate as recommended by manufacturer. B. Load Balancing: After Substantial Completion, but not more than 60 days after Final Acceptance, measure load balancing and make circuit changes. 1. Measure as directed during period of normal system loading. 2. Perform load-balancing circuit changes outside normal occupancy/working schedule of the facility and at time directed. Avoid disrupting critical 24-hour services such as fax machines and on-line data processing, computing, transmitting, and receiving equipment. 3. After circuit changes, recheck loads during normal load period. Record all load readings before and after changes and submit test records. 4. Tolerance: Difference exceeding 20 percent between phase loads, within a panelboard, is not acceptable. Rebalance and recheck as necessary to meet this minimum requirement. END OF SECTION 26 24 16 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 1 SECTION 26 24 40 – ISOLATION PANELBOARDS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes isolation transformer, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, line isolation monitor and associated auxiliary equipment rated 600 V and less. B. Sections include the following: 1. Division 26 Section "Common Work Results for Electrical" 2. Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems" 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference. B. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter. C. RFI: Radio-frequency interference. D. RMS: Root mean square. E. SPDT: Single pole, double throw. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of panelboard, overcurrent protective device, TVSS device, accessory, and component indicated. Include dimensions and manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: For each panelboard and related equipment. 1. Dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment features, and ratings. Include the following: a. Enclosure types and details. b. Bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings. c. Short-circuit current rating of panelboards and overcurrent protective devices. d. Isolation transformer. e. Features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and auxiliary components. f. Line isolation monitor. g. Remote ground fault indicator. 2. Wiring Diagrams: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring and differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring. C. Qualification Data: Submit data for testing agencies indicating that they comply with qualifications specified in "Quality Assurance" Article. D. Field Test Reports: Submit written test reports and include the following: 1. Test procedures used. 2. Test results that comply with requirements. 3. Results of failed tests and corrective action taken to achieve test results that comply with requirements. E. Maintenance Data: For panelboards and components to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. In addition to requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Contract Closeout," include the following: 1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting overcurrent protective devices and line isolation monitoring. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Comply with NEMA PB 1. B. Comply with NFPA 70 and NFPA 99. C. Comply with UL 1047, UL 1022 and UL 50. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 3 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of panelboards and components with other construction that penetrates walls or is supported by them, including electrical and other types of equipment, raceways, piping, and encumbrances to workspace clearance requirements. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Isotrol – Division of Bender. 2. Post Glover. 3. Square D. 2.2 FABRICATION AND FEATURES A. Enclosures: Flush mounted cabinets. NEMA PB 1, Type 1, galvanized steel back box and chassis in accordance with UL 50. B. Front: Secured to box with concealed trim clamps or screws. Overlap box by at least ¾” all around and shall be made of 12-gauge stainless steel. C. Hinged Front Cover: Lockable door over the circuit breakers. D. Finish: Stainless steel front, polish to a #4 satin finish. E. Directory Card: With transparent protective cover, mounted inside door. F. Bus: Hard-drawn copper, 98 percent conductivity. Neutral bus same material and size as main bus. G. Isolation Transformer: 1. Isolation transformer shall be single phase, 60 Hz, 7.5 KVA with 277 volt primary and 120 volt secondary. 2. The trnansformer shall be of stacked core design with an electrostatic shield between the primary and secondary windings. 3. Transformers leakage current shall not exceed as follows: a. 7.5 KVA: 14 microamperes. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 4 4. Transformer Noise Level shall not exceed as follows: a. 7.5 KVA: 27 dB. H. Line Isolation Monitor (LIM): The LIM shall be recognized under UL Standard 1022. 1. Line isolation monitor shall be self-testing and self-calibrating LIM. 2. It shall continuously monitor the impedance from each secondary conductor to ground without the use of switching circuitry and shall display the total hazard current of the system on an ammeter. 3. The LIM shall be capable of detecting all combinations of resistive and capacitive faults whether they are balanced, unbalanced or hybrid. 4. The LIM shall not contribute more than 25 microamperes to the total hazard current of the system. 5. The LIM shall alarm when the total hazard current (THC) reaches a value of 5 milliamperes (Ma). When the THC is less than 5 Ma, a green light shall be illuminated indicating normal conditions. Should the THC reach 5 Ma, a red light shall illuminate and a buzzer shall sound indicating an alarm. Provide a silence switch to quiet the buzzer while leaving the red light on. The LIM shall automatically reset to normal status when the fault condition is corrected. 6. The LIM shall also detect and signal an alarm if the ground connection to the LIM is broken. Provide a momentary test switch for testing of the LIM circuitry. 7. The LIM shall be flush mounted on the front of the panel. I. Panelboard: 1. Primary main circuit breaker shall be molded case, bolt-on type. 2. Branch circuit breakers shall be molded case, bolt-on type, 20 amp, two-pole, quantity 16. Minimum integrated short circuit rating shall be 18 KAIC. 3. Reference ground bus having 24 branch taps for #12 to #6 wires shall be provided. J. Wiring: 1. Isolation panel shall be pre-wired using low leakage type XHHW wire. A barriered compartment shall be provided for the incoming primary feeder and separation shall be maintained between grounded and ungrounded conductors. A terminal block shall be provided for connection of remote signal conductors. 2. Branch circuit conductors shall be stranded copper having a cross-linked polyethylene insulation, or equivalent with a dielectric constant of 3.5 or less, type XHHW and shall be color-coded in accordance with National Electrical Code. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 5 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install panelboards and accessories according to NEMA PB 1.1. B. Mounting Heights: Top of trim 74 inches (1880 mm) above finished floor, unless otherwise indicated. C. Mounting: Plumb and rigid without distortion of box. Mount recessed panelboards with fronts uniformly flush with wall finish and mounted on metal supports. D. Circuit Directory: Create a directory to indicate installed circuit loads after balancing panelboard loads. Obtain approval before installing. Use a computer or typewriter to create directory; handwritten directories are not acceptable. E. Wiring Installation: 1. Wire pulling compound produces an adverse effect upon the dielectric constant of conductor insulation and shall not be used when pulling the wire of the isolated power system. Use of dry talcum powder is permitted. 3.2 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and components; provide warning signs as specified in Division 16 Section "Electrical Identification." B. Panelboard Nameplates: Label each panelboard with engraved metal or laminated-plastic nameplate mounted with corrosion-resistant screws. 3.3 CONNECTIONS A. Install equipment grounding connections for panelboards with ground continuity to main electrical ground bus. B. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque- tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Prepare for acceptance tests as follows: ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ISOLATION PANELBOARDS 26 24 40 - 6 B. Report: 1. A written certification that the system was installed and operating properly. 3.5 CLEANING A. On completion of installation, inspect interior and exterior of panelboards. Remove paint splatters and other spots. Vacuum dirt and debris; do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning. Repair exposed surfaces to match original finish. END OF SECTION 26 24 40 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 1 SECTION 26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Receptacles, receptacles with integral GFCI, and associated device plates. 2. Twist-locking receptacles. 3. Hospital-grade receptacles. 4. Snap switches and wall-box dimmers. 5. Pendant cord-connector devices. 6. Cord and plug sets. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference. B. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter. C. Pigtail: Short lead used to connect a device to a branch-circuit conductor. D. RFI: Radio-frequency interference. E. TVSS: Transient voltage surge suppressor. F. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair. G. IG: Isolated ground type. H. ST: Safety type (tamperproof). 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: List of legends and description of materials and process used for premarking wall plates. C. Field quality-control test reports. D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For wiring devices to include in all manufacturers' packing label warnings and instruction manuals that include labeling conditions. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of wiring device and associated wall plate through one source from a single manufacturer. Insofar as they are available, obtain all wiring devices and associated wall plates from a single manufacturer and one source. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Receptacles for Owner-Furnished Equipment: Match plug configurations. 1. Cord and Plug Sets: Match equipment requirements. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers' Names: Shortened versions (shown in parentheses) of the following manufacturers' names are used in other Part 2 articles: 1. Cooper Wiring Devices; a division of Cooper Industries, Inc. (Cooper). 2. Hubbell Incorporated; Wiring Device-Kellems (Hubbell). 3. Leviton Mfg. Company Inc. (Leviton). 4. Pass & Seymour/Legrand; Wiring Devices & Accessories (Pass & Seymour). ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 3 2.2 STRAIGHT BLADE RECEPTACLES A. Hospital-Grade, Duplex Convenience Receptacles, 125 V, 20 A: Comply with NEMA WD 1, NEMA WD 6 configuration 5-20R, and UL 498 Supplement SD. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Cooper; 8300 (duplex). b. Hubbell; HBL8310 (single), HBL8300H (duplex). c. Leviton; 8310 (single), 8300 (duplex). d. Pass & Seymour; 9301-HG (single), 9300-HG (duplex). 2.3 GFCI RECEPTACLES A. General Description: Straight blade, non-feed-through type. Comply with NEMA WD 1, NEMA WD 6, UL 498, and UL 943, Class A, and include indicator light that is lighted when device is tripped. B. Hospital-Grade, Duplex GFCI Convenience Receptacles, 125 V, 20 A: Comply with UL 498 Supplement SD. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Cooper; HGF20. b. Hubbell; GFR8300H. c. Leviton; 6898-HG. d. Pass & Seymour; 2091-SHG. 2.4 TWIST-LOCKING RECEPTACLES A. Single Convenience Receptacles, 125 V, 20 A: Comply with NEMA WD 1, NEMA WD 6 configuration L5-20R, and UL 498. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Cooper; L520R. b. Hubbell; HBL2310. c. Leviton; 2310. d. Pass & Seymour; L520-R. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 4 2.5 PENDANT CORD-CONNECTOR DEVICES A. Description: Matching, locking-type plug and receptacle body connector; NEMA WD 6 configurations L5-20P and L5-20R, heavy-duty grade. 1. Body: Nylon with screw-open cable-gripping jaws and provision for attaching external cable grip. 2. External Cable Grip: Woven wire-mesh type made of high-strength galvanized-steel wire strand, matched to cable diameter, and with attachment provision designed for corresponding connector. 2.6 CORD AND PLUG SETS A. Description: Match voltage and current ratings and number of conductors to requirements of equipment being connected. 1. Cord: Rubber-insulated, stranded-copper conductors, with Type SOW-A jacket; with green-insulated grounding conductor and equipment-rating ampacity plus a minimum of 30 percent. 2. Plug: Nylon body and integral cable-clamping jaws. Match cord and receptacle type for connection. 2.7 SNAP SWITCHES A. Comply with NEMA WD 1 and UL 20. B. Switches, 120/277 V, 20 A: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Cooper; 2221 (single pole), 2222 (two pole), 2223 (three way), 2224 (four way). b. Hubbell; HBL1221 (single pole), HBL1222 (two pole), HBL1223 (three way), HBL1224 (four way). c. Leviton; 1221-2 (single pole), 1222-2 (two pole), 1223-2 (three way), 1224-2 (four way). d. Pass & Seymour; 20AC1 (single pole), 20AC2 (two pole), 20AC3 (three way), 20AC4 (four way). 2.8 WALL-BOX DIMMERS A. Dimmer Switches: Modular, full-wave, solid-state units with integral, quiet on-off switches, with audible frequency and EMI/RFI suppression filters. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 5 B. Control: Continuously adjustable slider with single-pole or three-way switching. Comply with UL 1472. C. Incandescent Lamp Dimmers: 120 V; control shall follow square-law dimming curve. On-off switch positions shall bypass dimmer module. 1. 2000W; dimmers shall require no derating when ganged with other devices. Illuminated when "OFF." D. Fluorescent Lamp Dimmer Switches: Modular; compatible with dimmer ballasts; trim potentiometer to adjust low-end dimming; dimmer-ballast combination capable of consistent dimming with low end not greater than 20 percent of full brightness. 2.9 WALL PLATES A. Single and combination types to match corresponding wiring devices. 1. Plate-Securing Screws: Metal with head color to match plate finish. 2. Material for Finished Spaces: Smooth, high-impact thermoplastic. 3. Material for Unfinished Spaces: Smooth, high-impact thermoplastic. 4. Material for Damp Locations: Thermoplastic with spring-loaded lift cover, and listed and labeled for use in "wet locations." B. Wet-Location, Weatherproof Cover Plates: NEMA 250, complying with type 3R weather- resistant thermoplastic with lockable cover. 2.10 FINISHES A. Color: Wiring device catalog numbers in Section Text do not designate device color. 1. Wiring Devices Connected to Normal Power System: Ivory, unless otherwise indicated or required by NFPA 70 or device listing. 2. Wiring Devices Connected to Emergency Power System: Red. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1, including the mounting heights listed in that standard, unless otherwise noted. 1. Receptacles: 18 inches A.F.F. to center unless noted otherwise. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 6 2. Switches/dimmer/wall occupancy sensor: 48 inches A.F.F. to center unless noted otherwise. B. Coordination with Other Trades: 1. Take steps to insure that devices and their boxes are protected. Do not place wall finish materials over device boxes and do not cut holes for boxes with routers that are guided by riding against outside of the boxes. 2. Keep outlet boxes free of plaster, drywall joint compound, mortar, cement, concrete, dust, paint, and other material that may contaminate the raceway system, conductors, and cables. 3. Install device boxes in brick or block walls so that the cover plate does not cross a joint unless the joint is troweled flush with the face of the wall. 4. Install wiring devices after all wall preparation, including painting, is complete. C. Conductors: 1. Do not strip insulation from conductors until just before they are spliced or terminated on devices. 2. Strip insulation evenly around the conductor using tools designed for the purpose. Avoid scoring or nicking of solid wire or cutting strands from stranded wire. 3. The length of free conductors at outlets for devices shall meet provisions of NFPA 70, Article 300, without pigtails. 4. Existing Conductors: a. Cut back and pigtail, or replace all damaged conductors. b. Straighten conductors that remain and remove corrosion and foreign matter. c. Pigtailing existing conductors is permitted provided the outlet box is large enough. D. Device Installation: 1. Replace all devices that have been in temporary use during construction or that show signs that they were installed before building finishing operations were complete. 2. Keep each wiring device in its package or otherwise protected until it is time to connect conductors. 3. Do not remove surface protection, such as plastic film and smudge covers, until the last possible moment. 4. Connect devices to branch circuits using pigtails that are not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in length. 5. When there is a choice, use side wiring with binding-head screw terminals. Wrap solid conductor tightly clockwise, 2/3 to 3/4 of the way around terminal screw. 6. Use a torque screwdriver when a torque is recommended or required by the manufacturer. 7. When conductors larger than No. 12 AWG are installed on 15- or 20-A circuits, splice No. 12 AWG pigtails for device connections. 8. Tighten unused terminal screws on the device. 9. When mounting into metal boxes, remove the fiber or plastic washers used to hold device mounting screws in yokes, allowing metal-to-metal contact. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 7 E. Device Plates: Do not use oversized or extra-deep plates. Repair wall finishes and remount outlet boxes when standard device plates do not fit flush or do not cover rough wall opening. F. Dimmers: 1. Install dimmers within terms of their listing. 2. Verify that dimmers used for fan speed control are listed for that application. 3. Install unshared neutral conductors on line and load side of dimmers according to manufacturers' device listing conditions in the written instructions. G. Arrangement of Devices: Unless otherwise indicated, mount flush, with long dimension vertical and with grounding terminal of receptacles on top. Group adjacent switches under single, multigang wall plates. 3.2 IDENTIFICATION A. Comply with Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 1. Receptacles: Identify panelboard and circuit number from which served. Use hot, stamped or engraved machine printing with black letter for utility power and white letter for standby power filled lettering on face of plate, and durable wire markers or tags inside outlet boxes. 3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports. 1. In healthcare facilities, prepare reports that comply with recommendations in NFPA 99. 2. Test Instruments: Use instruments that comply with UL 1436. 3. Test Instrument for Convenience Receptacles: Digital wiring analyzer with digital readout or illuminated LED indicators of measurement. B. Tests for Convenience Receptacles: 1. Line Voltage: Acceptable range is 105 to 132 V. 2. Percent Voltage Drop under 15-A Load: A value of 6 percent or higher is not acceptable. 3. Ground Impedance: Values of up to 2 ohms are acceptable. 4. GFCI Trip: Test for tripping values specified in UL 1436 and UL 943. 5. Using the test plug, verify that the device and its outlet box are securely mounted. 6. The tests shall be diagnostic, indicating damaged conductors, high resistance at the circuit breaker, poor connections, inadequate fault current path, defective devices, or similar problems. Correct circuit conditions, remove malfunctioning units and replace with new ones, and retest as specified above. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 WIRING DEVICES 26 27 26 - 8 C. Test straight blade hospital-grade convenience outlets for the retention force of the grounding blade according to NFPA 99. Retention force shall be not less than 4 oz. (115 g). END OF SECTION 26 27 26 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ FUSES 26 28 13 - 1 SECTION 26 28 13 - FUSES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Cartridge fuses rated 600 V and less for use in switches and controllers. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include the following for each fuse type indicated: 1. Dimensions and manufacturer's technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, and ratings. 2. Let-through current curves for fuses with current-limiting characteristics. 3. Time-current curves, coordination charts and tables, and related data. B. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fuses to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. 1. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following: a. Let-through current curves for fuses with current-limiting characteristics. b. Time-current curves, coordination charts and tables, and related data. c. Ambient temperature adjustment information. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain fuses from a single manufacturer. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ FUSES 26 28 13 - 2 C. Comply with NEMA FU 1. D. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Where ambient temperature to which fuses are directly exposed is less than 40 deg F (5 deg C) or more than 100 deg F (38 deg C), apply manufacturer's ambient temperature adjustment factors to fuse ratings. 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate fuse ratings with utilization equipment nameplate limitations of maximum fuse size. 1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Fuses: Quantity equal to 10 percent of each fuse type and size, but no fewer than 3 of each type and size. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Cooper Bussman, Inc. 2. Eagle Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.; Cooper Industries, Inc. 3. Ferraz Shawmut, Inc. 4. Tracor, Inc.; Littelfuse, Inc. Subsidiary. 2.2 CARTRIDGE FUSES A. Characteristics: NEMA FU 1, nonrenewable cartridge fuse; class and current rating indicated; voltage rating consistent with circuit voltage. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ FUSES 26 28 13 - 3 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine utilization equipment nameplates and installation instructions. Install fuses of sizes and with characteristics appropriate for each piece of equipment. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 FUSE APPLICATIONS A. Motor Branch Circuits: Class RK1, time delay. B. Other Branch Circuits: Class RK1, time delay. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Install fuses in fusible devices. Arrange fuses so rating information is readable without removing fuse. 3.4 IDENTIFICATION A. Install labels indicating fuse replacement information on inside door of each fused switch. END OF SECTION 26 28 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 1 SECTION 26 28 16 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following individually mounted, enclosed switches and circuit breakers: 1. Fusible switches. 2. Non-fusible switches. 3. Molded-case circuit breakers. 4. Enclosures. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter. B. HD: Heavy duty. C. RMS: Root mean square. D. SPDT: Single pole, double throw. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of enclosed switch, circuit breaker, accessory, and component indicated. Include dimensioned elevations, sections, weights, and manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. 1. Enclosure types and details for types other than NEMA 250, Type 1. 2. Current and voltage ratings. 3. Short-circuit current rating. 4. Features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent protective devices and auxiliary components. B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 2 C. Field quality-control test reports including the following: 1. Test procedures used. 2. Test results that comply with requirements. 3. Results of failed tests and corrective action taken to achieve test results that comply with requirements. D. Manufacturer's field service report. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For enclosed switches and circuit breakers to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following: 1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting enclosed switches and circuit breakers. 2. Time-current curves, including selectable ranges for each type of circuit breaker. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with NFPA 70. C. Product Selection for Restricted Space: Drawings indicate maximum dimensions for enclosed switches and circuit breakers, including clearances between enclosures, and adjacent surfaces and other items. Comply with indicated maximum dimensions. 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Limitations: Rate equipment for continuous operation under the following conditions, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Ambient Temperature: Not less than minus 22 deg F (minus 30 deg C) and not exceeding 104 deg F (40 deg C). 2. Altitude: Not exceeding 6600 feet (2010 m). 1.7 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of switches, circuit breakers, and components with other construction, including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 3 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.2 FUSIBLE AND NONFUSIBLE SWITCHES A. Manufacturers: 1. Eaton Corporation; Cutler-Hammer Products. 2. General Electric Co.; Electrical Distribution & Control Division. 3. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. 4. Square D/Group Schneider. B. Fusible Switch, 600 A and Smaller: NEMA KS 1, Type HD, with clips or bolt pads to accommodate specified fuses, lockable handle with capability to accept two padlocks, and interlocked with cover in closed position. C. Non-fusible Switch, 600 A and Smaller: NEMA KS 1, Type HD, lockable handle with capability to accept two padlocks, and interlocked with cover in closed position. D. Accessories: 1. Equipment Ground Kit: Internally mounted and labeled for copper and aluminum ground conductors. 2. Neutral Kit: Internally mounted; insulated, capable of being grounded, and bonded; and labeled for copper and aluminum neutral conductors. 3. Auxiliary Contact Kit: Auxiliary set of contacts arranged to open before switch blades open. 2.3 MOLDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS A. Manufacturers: 1. Eaton Corporation; Cutler-Hammer Products. 2. General Electric Co.; Electrical Distribution & Control Division. 3. Moeller Electric Corporation. 4. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. 5. Square D/Group Schneider. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 4 B. Molded-Case Circuit Breaker: NEMA AB 1, with interrupting capacity to meet available fault currents. 1. Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers: Inverse time-current element for low-level overloads and instantaneous magnetic trip element for short circuits. Adjustable instantaneous trip setting for circuit-breaker frame sizes 150 A and larger. 2. Lugs: Mechanical style suitable for number, size, trip ratings, and conductor material. 2.4 ENCLOSURES A. NEMA AB 1 and NEMA KS 1 to meet environmental conditions of installed location. 1. Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R. 2. Kitchen Areas: NEMA 250, Type 4X, stainless steel. 3. Other Wet or Damp Indoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 4. 4. Hazardous Areas Indicated on Drawings: NEMA 250, Type 7C. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine elements and surfaces to receive enclosed switches and circuit breakers for compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 CONCRETE BASES A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Verify structural requirements with structural engineer. B. Concrete base is specified in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems," and concrete materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 3. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Comply with applicable portions of NECA 1, NEMA PB 1.1, and NEMA PB 2.1 for installation of enclosed switches and circuit breakers. B. Mount individual wall-mounting switches and circuit breakers with tops at uniform height, unless otherwise indicated. Anchor floor-mounting switches to concrete base. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 5 C. Temporary Lifting Provisions: Remove temporary lifting eyes, channels, and brackets and temporary blocking of moving parts from enclosures and components. 3.4 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and components; provide warning signs as specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." B. Enclosure Nameplates: Label each enclosure with engraved metal or laminated-plastic nameplate as specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing. B. Prepare for acceptance testing as follows: 1. Inspect mechanical and electrical connections. 2. Verify switch and relay type and labeling verification. 3. Verify rating of installed fuses. 4. Inspect proper installation of type, size, quantity, and arrangement of mounting or anchorage devices complying with manufacturer's certification. C. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection. Certify compliance with test parameters. 2. Correct malfunctioning units on-site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance; otherwise, replace with new units and retest. 3.6 ADJUSTING A. Set field-adjustable switches and circuit-breaker trip ranges. 3.7 CLEANING A. On completion of installation, vacuum dirt, and debris from interiors; do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 26 28 16 - 6 B. Inspect exposed surfaces and repair damaged finishes. END OF SECTION 26 28 16 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 1 SECTION 26 29 13 - ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes ac, enclosed controllers rated 600 V and less, of the following types: 1. Across-the-line, manual and magnetic controllers. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of enclosed controller. Include dimensions and manufacturer's technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. B. Shop Drawings: For each enclosed controller. 1. Include dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details, including required clearances and service space around equipment. Show tabulations of installed devices, equipment features, and ratings. Include the following: a. Each installed unit's type and details. b. Nameplate legends. c. Short-circuit current rating of integrated unit. d. Features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent protective devices in combination controllers. 2. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. C. Field quality-control test reports. D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For enclosed controllers to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following: 1. Routine maintenance requirements for enclosed controllers and all installed components. 2. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting overcurrent protective devices. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 2 E. Load-Current and List of Settings of Adjustable Overload Relays: Compile after motors have been installed and arrange to demonstrate that settings for motor running overload protection suit actual motor to be protected. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain enclosed controllers of a single type through one source from a single manufacturer. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Comply with NFPA 70. D. Product Selection for Restricted Space: Drawings indicate maximum dimensions for enclosed controllers, minimum clearances between enclosed controllers, and for adjacent surfaces and other items. Comply with indicated maximum dimensions and clearances. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store enclosed controllers indoors in clean, dry space with uniform temperature to prevent condensation. Protect enclosed controllers from exposure to dirt, fumes, water, corrosive substances, and physical damage. B. If stored in areas subject to weather, cover enclosed controllers to protect them from weather, dirt, dust, corrosive substances, and physical damage. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside controllers; install electric heating of sufficient wattage to prevent condensation. 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Interruption of Existing Electrical Service: Do not interrupt electrical service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary electrical service according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of electrical service. 2. Indicate method of providing temporary utilities. 3. Do not proceed with interruption of electrical service without Owner's written permission. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 3 1.7 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of enclosed controllers with other construction including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels. B. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete." C. Coordinate installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations. These items are specified in Division 7 Section "Roof Accessories." D. Coordinate features, accessories, and functions of each enclosed controller with ratings and characteristics of supply circuit, motor, required control sequence, and duty cycle of motor and load. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Eaton Corporation; Cutler-Hammer Products. 2. General Electrical Company; GE Industrial Systems. 3. Rockwell Automation; Allen-Bradley Co.; Industrial Control Group. 4. Siemens/Furnas Controls. 5. Square D. 2.2 ACROSS-THE-LINE ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS A. Manual Controller: NEMA ICS 2, general purpose, Class A, with "quick-make, quick-break" toggle or pushbutton action, and marked to show whether unit is "OFF," "ON," or "TRIPPED." 1. Overload Relay: Ambient-compensated type with inverse-time-current characteristics and NEMA ICS 2, Class 10 tripping characteristics. Relays shall have heaters and sensors in each phase, matched to nameplate, full-load current of specific motor to which they connect and shall have appropriate adjustment for duty cycle. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 4 B. Magnetic Controller: NEMA ICS 2, Class A, full voltage, non-reversing, across the line, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Control Circuit: 120 V; obtained from integral control power transformer with a control power transformer of sufficient capacity to operate connected pilot, indicating and control devices, plus additional 50 VA capacity. 2. Adjustable Overload Relay: Solid state selectable for motor running overload protection with NEMA ICS 2, Class 20 tripping characteristic, and selected to protect motor against voltage and current unbalance and single phasing. C. Combination Magnetic Controller: Factory-assembled combination controller with NEMA AB 1, motor-circuit protector with field-adjustable (3X to 10X) short-circuit trip coordinated with motor locked-rotor amperes. 2.3 ENCLOSURES A. Description: Surface-mounting cabinets as indicated. NEMA 250, Type 1, unless otherwise indicated to comply with environmental conditions at installed location. 1. Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R. 2. Kitchen Areas: NEMA 250, Type 4X, stainless steel. 3. Other Wet or Damp Indoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 4. 4. Hazardous Areas Indicated on Drawings: NEMA 250, Type 7C. 2.4 ACCESSORIES A. Devices shall be factory installed in controller enclosure, unless otherwise indicated. B. Push-Button Stations: NEMA ICS 2, heavy-duty type. C. Hand-Off-Auto Selector Switches: NEMA ICS2, heavy duty type. D. Control Relays: Auxiliary and adjustable time-delay relays. E. Pilot Lights: LED lamps, push to test, red for run, green for "OFF." 2.5 FACTORY FINISHES A. Finish: Manufacturer's standard paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested enclosed controllers before shipping. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 5 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine areas and surfaces to receive enclosed controllers for compliance with requirements, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting performance. 1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 APPLICATIONS A. Select features of each enclosed controller to coordinate with ratings and characteristics of supply circuit and motor; required control sequence; duty cycle of motor, controller, and load; and configuration of pilot device and control circuit affecting controller functions. B. Select horsepower rating of controllers to suit motor controlled. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. For control equipment at walls, bolt units to wall or mount on lightweight structural-steel channels bolted to wall. For controllers not at walls, provide freestanding racks complying with Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems." B. Install freestanding equipment on concrete bases. 3.4 CONCRETE BASES A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Verify structural requirements with structural engineer. B. Concrete base is specified in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems," and concrete materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 3. 3.5 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify enclosed controller, components, and control wiring according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.6 CONTROL WIRING INSTALLATION A. Install wiring between enclosed controllers according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 6 B. Bundle, train, and support wiring in enclosures. C. Connect hand-off-automatic switch and other automatic-control devices where applicable. 3.7 CONNECTIONS A. Conduit installation requirements are specified in other Division 26 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of conduit, fittings, and specialties. B. Ground equipment according to Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." 3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Prepare for acceptance tests as follows: 1. Test insulation resistance for each enclosed controller element, bus, component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit. 2. Test continuity of each circuit. B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform the following: 1. Inspect controllers, wiring, components, connections, and equipment installation. Test and adjust controllers, components, and equipment. 2. Assist in field testing of equipment including pretesting and adjusting of solid-state controllers. 3. Report results in writing. C. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection. Certify compliance with test parameters. 2. Correct malfunctioning units on-site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance; otherwise, replace with new units and retest. 3.9 ADJUSTING A. Set field-adjustable switches and circuit-breaker trip ranges. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS 26 29 13 - 7 3.10 DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain enclosed controllers. Refer to Division 1 Section "Demonstration and Training." END OF SECTION 26 29 13 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 1 SECTION 26 51 00 - INTERIOR LIGHTING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Interior lighting fixtures, lamps, and ballasts. 2. Emergency lighting units. 3. Exit signs. 4. Lighting fixture supports. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 26 Section "Wiring Devices" for manual wall-box dimmers for incandescent lamps. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. BF: Ballast factor. B. CRI: Color-rendering index. C. CU: Coefficient of utilization. D. HID: High-intensity discharge. E. LER: Luminaire efficacy rating. F. Luminaire: Complete lighting fixture, including ballast housing if provided. G. RCR: Room cavity ratio. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 2 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of lighting fixture, arranged in order of fixture designation. Include data on features, accessories, finishes, and the following: 1. Physical description of lighting fixture including dimensions. 2. Emergency lighting units. 3. Ballast. 4. Energy-efficiency data. 5. Life, output, and energy-efficiency data for lamps. 6. Photometric data, in IESNA format, based on laboratory tests of each lighting fixture type, outfitted with lamps, ballasts, and accessories identical to those indicated for the lighting fixture as applied in this Project. B. Shop Drawings: Show details of nonstandard or custom lighting fixtures. Indicate dimensions, weights, methods of field assembly, components, features, and accessories. C. Product Certificates: For each type of ballast for bi-level and dimmer-controlled fixtures, signed by product manufacturer. D. Field quality-control test reports. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For lighting equipment and fixtures to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. F. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Luminaire Photometric Data Testing Laboratory Qualifications: Provided by manufacturers' laboratories that are accredited under the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program for Energy Efficient Lighting Products. B. Defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.7. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. D. Comply with NFPA 70. E. FMG Compliance: Lighting fixtures for hazardous locations shall be listed and labeled for indicated class and division of hazard by FMG. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 3 1.6 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of lighting fixtures and suspension system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including HVAC equipment, fire- suppression system, and partition assemblies. B. Coordinate ceiling type with reflected ceiling plan and provide appropriate mounting frame for specified light fixture. Light fixture model/series on fixture schedule on drawing does not specify type of trim. 1.7 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty for Ballasts: Manufacturer's standard form in which ballast manufacturer agrees to repair or replace ballasts that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Warranty Period for Electronic Ballasts: Five years from date of Substantial Completion. 1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Lamps: 10 for every 100 of each type and rating installed. Furnish at least one of each type. 2. Ballasts: 1 for every 100 of each type and rating installed. Furnish at least one of each type. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In Interior Lighting Fixture Schedule where titles below are column or row headings that introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Basis-of-Design Product: The design for each lighting fixture is based on the product series. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide either the light series named product or a comparable product by one of the other manufacturers specified. 2.2 LIGHTING FIXTURES AND COMPONENTS, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Recessed Fixtures: Comply with NEMA LE 4 for ceiling compatibility for recessed fixtures. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 4 B. Incandescent Fixtures: Comply with UL 1598. Where LER is specified, test according to NEMA LE 5A. C. Fluorescent Fixtures: Comply with UL 1598. Where LER is specified, test according to NEMA LE 5 and NEMA LE 5A as applicable. D. HID Fixtures: Comply with UL 1598. Where LER is specified, test according to NEMA LE 5B. E. Metal Parts: Free of burrs and sharp corners and edges. F. Sheet Metal Components: Steel, unless otherwise indicated. Form and support to prevent warping and sagging. G. Doors, Frames, and Other Internal Access: Smooth operating, free of light leakage under operating conditions, and designed to permit relamping without use of tools. Designed to prevent doors, frames, lenses, diffusers, and other components from falling accidentally during relamping and when secured in operating position. H. Reflecting surfaces shall have minimum reflectance as follows, unless otherwise indicated: 1. White Surfaces: 85 percent. 2. Specular Surfaces: 83 percent. 3. Diffusing Specular Surfaces: 75 percent. 4. Laminated Silver Metallized Film: 90 percent. I. Plastic Diffusers, Covers, and Globes: 1. Acrylic Lighting Diffusers: 100 percent virgin acrylic plastic. High resistance to yellowing and other changes due to aging, exposure to heat, and UV radiation. a. Lens Thickness: At least 0.125 inch (3.175 mm) minimum unless different thickness is indicated. b. UV stabilized. 2. Glass: Annealed crystal glass, unless otherwise indicated. 2.3 BALLASTS FOR LINEAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS A. Electronic Ballasts: Comply with ANSI C82.11; programmed-start type, unless otherwise indicated, and designed for type and quantity of lamps served. Ballasts shall be designed for full light output unless dimmer or bi-level control is indicated. 1. Sound Rating: A. 2. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 10 percent. 3. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41, Category A or better. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 5 4. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher. 5. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less. 6. BF: 0.85 or higher. 7. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher. 8. Parallel Lamp Circuits: Multiple lamp ballasts shall comply with ANSI C 82.11 and shall be connected to maintain full light output on surviving lamps if one or more lamps fail. B. Electronic Programmed-Start Ballasts for T5 and T5HO Lamps: Comply with ANSI C82.11 and the following: 1. Lamp end-of-life detection and shutdown circuit for T5 diameter lamps. 2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement. 3. Sound Rating: A. 4. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 20 percent. 5. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41, Category A or better. 6. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher. 7. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less. 8. BF: 0.95 or higher, unless otherwise indicated. 9. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher. C. Electromagnetic Ballasts: Comply with ANSI C82.1; energy saving, high-power factor, Class P, and having automatic-reset thermal protection. 1. Ballast Manufacturer Certification: Indicated by label. D. Ballasts for Low-Temperature Environments: 1. Temperatures 0 Deg F (Minus 17 Deg C) and Higher: Electronic type rated for 0 deg F (minus 17 deg C) starting and operating temperature with indicated lamp types. 2. Temperatures Minus 20 Deg F (Minus 29 Deg C) and Higher: Electromagnetic type designed for use with indicated lamp types. E. Ballasts for Dimmer-Controlled Lighting Fixtures: Electronic type. 1. Dimming Range: 100 to 10 percent of rated lamp lumens. 2. Ballast Input Watts: Can be reduced to 20 percent of normal. 3. Compatibility: Certified by manufacturer for use with specific dimming control system and lamp type indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 6 2.4 BALLASTS FOR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS A. Description: Electronic programmed rapid-start type, complying with ANSI C 82.11, designed for type and quantity of lamps indicated. Ballast shall be designed for full light output unless dimmer or bi-level control is indicated: 1. Lamp end-of-life detection and shutdown circuit. 2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement. 3. Sound Rating: A. 4. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 10 percent. 5. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41, Category A or better. 6. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher. 7. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less. 8. BF: 0.95 or higher, unless otherwise indicated. 9. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher. 10. Interference: Comply with 47 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 18, Subpart C, for limitations on electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference for non-consumer equipment. 11. Ballast Case Temperature: 75 deg C, maximum. B. Ballasts for Dimmer-Controlled Lighting Fixtures: Electronic type. 1. Dimming Range: 100 to 10 percent of rated lamp lumens. 2. Ballast Input Watts: Can be reduced to 20 percent of normal. 3. Compatibility: Certified by manufacturer for use with specific dimming control system and lamp type indicated. 2.5 BALLASTS FOR HID LAMPS A. Electromagnetic Ballast for Metal-Halide Lamps: Comply with ANSI C82.4 and UL 1029. Include the following features, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Ballast Circuit: Constant-wattage autotransformer or regulating high-power-factor type. 2. Minimum Starting Temperature: Minus 22 deg F (Minus 30 deg C) for single-lamp ballasts. 3. Normal Ambient Operating Temperature: 104 deg F (40 deg C). 4. Open-circuit operation that will not reduce average life. 5. Low-Noise Ballasts: Manufacturers' standard epoxy-encapsulated models designed to minimize audible fixture noise. B. Electronic Ballast for Metal-Halide Lamps: Include the following features unless otherwise indicated: 1. Lamp end-of-life detection and shutdown circuit. 2. Sound Rating: A. 3. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 15 percent. 4. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41, Category A or better. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 7 5. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.5 or less. 6. Power Factor: .90 or higher. 7. Interference: Comply with 47 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 18, Subpart C, for limitations on electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference for non-consumer equipment. 8. Protection: Class P thermal cutout. C. Auxiliary Instant-On Quartz System: Factory-installed feature automatically switches quartz lamp on when fixture is initially energized and when power outages occur. System automatically turns quartz lamp off when HID lamp reaches approximately 60 percent light output. 2.6 EXIT SIGNS A. Description: Comply with UL 924; for sign colors, visibility, luminance, and lettering size, comply with authorities having jurisdiction. B. Internally Lighted Signs: 1. Lamps for AC Operation: Fluorescent, 2 for each fixture, 20,000 hours of rated lamp life. 2. Lamps for AC Operation: LEDs, 70,000 hours minimum rated lamp life. 2.7 FLUORESCENT LAMPS A. Low-Mercury Lamps: Comply with EPA's toxicity characteristic leaching procedure test; shall yield less than 0.2 mg of mercury per liter when tested according to NEMA LL 1. B. T8 rapid-start low-mercury lamps, rated 32 W maximum, nominal length of 48 inches (1220 mm), 2800 initial lumens (minimum), CRI 75 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. C. T8 rapid-start low-mercury lamps, rated 17 W maximum, nominal length of 24 inches (610 mm), 1300 initial lumens (minimum), CRI 75 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life of 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. D. T5 rapid-start low-mercury lamps, rated 28 W maximum, nominal length of 45.2 inches (1150 mm), 2900 initial lumens (minimum), CRI 85 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life of 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. E. T5 rapid-start low-mercury lamps, rated 14W maximum, nominal length, 21 inches, 1300 initial lumens (minimum), CRI 85 (minimum), color temperatures 4100 K and average rated life of 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 8 F. TT5, Biax low-mercury lamps, rated 40 W maximum, nominal length of 24 inches, 3150 initial lumens (minimum), CRI of 75, color temperature of 3500 K and average rated life of 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. G. TT5, Biax low-mercury lamps, rated 50 W maximum, nominal length of 24 inches, 4000 initial lumens (minimum), CRI of 75, color temperature of 3500 K and average rated life of 20,000 hours, unless otherwise indicated. H. Compact Fluorescent Lamps: 4-Pin, low mercury, CRI 80 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, average rated life of 10,000 hours at 3 hours operation per start, and suitable for use with dimming ballasts, unless otherwise indicated. 1. 13 W: T4, double tube rated 900 initial lumens (minimum). 2. 18 W: T4, double tube rated 1200 initial lumens (minimum). 3. 26 W: T4, double tube rated 1800 initial lumens (minimum). 4. 32 W: T4, triple tube, rated 2400 initial lumens (minimum). 5. 42 W: T4, triple tube, rated 3200 initial lumens (minimum). 6. 55 W: T4, triple tube, rated 4300 initial lumens (minimum). 2.8 HID LAMPS A. Metal-Halide Lamps: ANSI C78.1372, with a minimum CRI 65, and color temperature 4000 K. B. Pulse-Start, Metal-Halide Lamps: Minimum CRI 65, and color temperature 4000 K. C. Ceramic, Pulse-Start, Metal-Halide Lamps: Minimum CRI 80, and color temperature 4000 K. 2.9 LIGHTING FIXTURE SUPPORT COMPONENTS A. Comply with Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems" for channel- and angle-iron supports and nonmetallic channel and angle supports. B. Single-Stem Hangers: 1/2-inch (13-mm) steel tubing with swivel ball fittings and ceiling canopy. Finish same as fixture. C. Twin-Stem Hangers: Two, 1/2-inch (13-mm) steel tubes with single canopy designed to mount a single fixture. Finish same as fixture. D. Wires: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 3, soft temper, zinc-coated steel, 12 gage (2.68 mm). E. Wires for Humid Spaces: ASTM A 580/A 580M, Composition 302 or 304, annealed stainless steel, 12 gage (2.68 mm). F. Rod Hangers: 3/16-inch (5-mm) minimum diameter, cadmium-plated, threaded steel rod. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 9 G. Hook Hangers: Integrated assembly matched to fixture and line voltage and equipped with threaded attachment, cord, and locking-type plug. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Lighting fixtures: Set level, plumb, and square with ceilings and walls. Install lamps in each fixture. B. Support for Lighting Fixtures in or on Grid-Type Suspended Ceilings: Use grid as a support element. 1. Install a minimum of two four ceiling support system rods or wires for each fixture. Locate not more than 6 inches (150 mm) from lighting fixture corners. 2. Support Clips: Fasten to lighting fixtures and to ceiling grid members at or near each fixture corner with clips that are UL listed for the application. 3. Fixtures of Sizes Less Than Ceiling Grid: Install as indicated on reflected ceiling plans or center in acoustical panel, and support fixtures independently with at least two 3/4- inch (20-mm) metal channels spanning and secured to ceiling tees. 4. Install at least one independent support rod or wire from structure to a tab on lighting fixture. Wire or rod shall have breaking strength of the weight of fixture at a safety factor of 3. C. Suspended Lighting Fixture Support: 1. Pendants and Rods: Where longer than 48 inches (1200 mm), brace to limit swinging. 2. Stem-Mounted, Single-Unit Fixtures: Suspend with twin-stem hangers. 3. Continuous Rows: Use tubing or stem for wiring at one point and tubing or rod for suspension for each unit length of fixture chassis, including one at each end. D. Adjust aimable lighting fixtures to provide required light intensities. E. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables." 3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Test for Emergency Lighting: Interrupt power supply to demonstrate proper operation. Verify transfer from normal power to battery and retransfer to normal. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ INTERIOR LIGHTING 26 51 00 - 10 B. Prepare a written report of tests, inspections, observations, and verifications indicating and interpreting results. If adjustments are made to lighting system, retest to demonstrate compliance with standards. END OF SECTION 26 51 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS 27 05 00 - 1 SECTION 27 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Communications equipment coordination and installation. 2. Sleeves for pathways and cables. 3. Sleeve seals. 4. Grout. 5. Common communications installation requirements. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. B. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For sleeve seals. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of communications equipment: 1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. 2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. 3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. 4. So connecting pathways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS 27 05 00 - 2 B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed. C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for communications items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Access doors and panels are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors and Frames." D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SLEEVES FOR PATHWAYS AND CABLES A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends. B. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel. 1. Minimum Metal Thickness: a. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches (1270 mm) and no side more than 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.052 inch (1.3 mm). b. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter equal to, or more than, 50 inches (1270 mm) and 1 or more sides equal to, or more than, 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.138 inch (3.5 mm). 2.2 SLEEVE SEALS A. Description: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and pathway or cable. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Metraflex Co. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 2. Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of pathway or cable. 3. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel. Include two for each sealing element. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS 27 05 00 - 3 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element. 2.3 GROUT A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1. B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items. C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements. D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both communications equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity. E. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope. 3.2 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS PENETRATIONS A. Communications penetrations occur when pathways, cables, wireways, or cable trays penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies. B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening. D. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall. E. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS 27 05 00 - 4 F. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. G. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and pathway or cable, unless indicated otherwise. H. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry 1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing. I. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pathway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal pathway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Comply with requirements in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." 3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION A. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for pathway or cable material and size. Position pathway or cable in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pathway or cable and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. 3.4 FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for communications installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." END OF SECTION 27 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 1 SECTION 27 41 33 - MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Master antenna television systems using cable television service as the signal source. 2. Broadband coaxial cabling for distributing television signal to interface points. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Agile Receiver: A broadband receiver that can be tuned to any desired channel. B. Broadband: For the purposes of this Section, wide bandwidth equipment or systems that can carry signals occupying in the frequency range of 54 to 1002 MHz. A broadband communication system can simultaneously accommodate television, voice, data, and many other services. C. Carrier: A pure-frequency signal that is modulated to carry information. In the process of modulation, it is spread out over a wider band. The carrier frequency is the center frequency on any television channel. D. CATV: Community antenna television; a communication system that simultaneously distributes several different channels of broadcast programs and other information to customers via a coaxial cable. E. CEA: Consumer Electronics Association. F. dBmV: Decibels relative to 1 mV across 75 ohms. Zero dBmV is defined as 1 mV across 75 ohms. dBmV = 20 log 10(V1/V2) where V1 is the measurement of voltage at a point having identical impedance to V2 (0.001 V across 75 ohms). G. Headend: The control center of the master antenna television system, where incoming signals are amplified, converted, processed, and combined into a common cable along with any locally originated television signals, for transmission to user-interface points. It is also called the "Central Retransmission Facility." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 2 H. MATV: Master antenna television; a small television antenna distribution system usually restricted to one or two buildings. I. RF: Radio frequency. J. User Interface: End point of Contractor's responsibility for Work of this Section. User interfaces are the 75-ohm terminals on device plates. 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. System shall consist of cable television service and a coaxial cable distribution system. B. Distribution of direct broadcast satellite service signals, which includes coordinating with Owner's selected service provider for installation of its dish-type antennas and processing the signals as needed to provide specified services combined into a single-feed point ready for connection into the distribution system. Obtain signal levels, and noise and distortion characteristics from service provider as the point of departure for system layout and final equipment selection. C. Cable distribution system consisting of coaxial cables, user interfaces, signal taps and splitters, RF amplifiers, signal equalizers, power supplies, and required hardware complying with IEEE 802.7 and resulting in performance parameters specified in this Section. 1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Minimum acceptable distribution system performance at all user-interface points shall be as follows: 1. RF Video Carrier Level: Between 6 and 12 dBmV. 2. Relative Video Carrier Level: Within 3 dB to adjacent channel. 3. Carrier Level Stability, Short Term: Level shall not change more than 0.5 dB during a 60-minute period. 4. Carrier Level Stability, Long Term: Level shall not change more than 2 dB during a 24- hour period. 5. Channel Frequency Response: Across any 6-MHz channel in 54- to 220-MHz frequency range, referenced to video, signal amplitude shall be plus or minus 1 dB, maximum. 6. Carrier-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB or more. 7. RF Visual Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 43 dB or more. 8. Cross Modulation: Less than minus 50 dB. 9. Carrier-to-Echo Ratio: More than 40 dB. 10. Composite Triple Beat: Less than minus 53 dB. 11. Second Order Beat: Less than minus 60 dB. 12. Terminal Isolation from Television to Television: 25 dB, minimum. 13. Terminal Isolation between Television and FM: 35 dB, minimum. 14. Hum Modulation: 2 percent, maximum. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 3 15. RF FM Carrier Level: 13 to 17 dB below video carrier level. 16. FM Frequency Response: More than the 88- to 108-MHz frequency range, signal amplitude is plus or minus 0.75 dB, maximum. 17. FM Carrier-to-Noise Ratio: More than 24 dB. 1.6 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Equipment List: Include every piece of equipment by model number, manufacturer, serial number, location, and date of original installation. Add testing record of each piece of adjustable equipment, listing name of person testing, date of test, and description of as-left set points. C. Source quality-control test reports on coaxial cable sweep tests. D. Field quality-control test reports. E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For distribution system to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following: 1. Lists of spare parts and replacement components recommended to be stored at the site for ready access. 2. Include dimensioned plan and elevation views of components and enclosures. Show access and workspace requirements. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with NECA 1. C. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Limitations: System components shall be equipped and rated for the environments where installed. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 4 1.9 COORDINATION A. Coordinate size and location of raceway system, and provisions for electrical power to equipment of this Section. B. Coordinate Work of this Section with requirements of cable television service provider. 1.10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE A. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide 12 months' full maintenance by skilled employees of MATV system Installer. Include quarterly adjusting as required for optimum system performance. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, manufacturers specified. 2.2 SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS A. Components: Modular plug-in, heavy-duty, industrial- or commercial-grade units. B. Equipment: Silicon-based, solid-state, integrated circuit devices. C. Power Supply Characteristics: Devices shall be within specified parameters for ac supply voltages within the range of 105 to 130 V. D. Protect signal cables and connected components against transient-voltage surges by suppressors and absorbers designed specifically for the purpose. Comply with Division 26 Section "Transient-Voltage Suppression for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits." E. Provide ac-powered equipment with integral surge suppressors, complying with UL 1449. F. RF and Video Impedance Matching: Signal-handling components, including connecting cable, shall have end-to-end impedance-matched signal paths. Match and balance devices used at connections where it is impossible to avoid impedance mismatch or mismatch of balanced circuits to unbalanced circuits. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 5 2.3 MATV EQUIPMENT A. Description: Signal-source components, signal-processing and amplifying equipment, distribution components, and interconnecting wiring. System shall receive signals from sources, amplify and process them, and distribute them to outlets for receiving sets. B. MATV System Qualitative Performance Requirements: Reception quality of color-television program transmissions at each system outlet from each designated channel and source shall be equal to or superior than that obtained with performance checks specified in Part 3 "Field Quality Control" Article, using a standard, commercial, cable-ready, color-television receiver. 2.4 MATV HEADEND COMPONENTS A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. 2. Canare Corporation of America. 3. Channel Master, Inc. 4. Leviton Voice & Data Division. 5. Motorola Broadband Communications Sector. 6. Quality RF Services, Inc. 7. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. B. Broadband Amplifier: 1. Frequency Range: 54 to 220 MHz. 2. Frequency Response: Plus or minus 1.0 dB across passband. 3. Maximum Noise: 10 dB. 4. Minimum Return Loss: 16 dB. 5. I/O Impedance: 75 ohms. 2.5 DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Blonder-Tongue Laboratories, Inc. 2. Canare Corporation of America. 3. Leviton Voice & Data Division. 4. Motorola Broadband Communications Sector. 5. Quality RF Services, Inc. 6. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. B. Distribution components shall be for signal processing and distribution downstream from headend equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 6 C. Signal Power Splitters and Isolation Taps: Metal-enclosed directional couplers with brass connector parts. Where installed in signal circuits used to supply cable-powered amplifiers, power throughput capacity shall exceed load by at least 25 percent. 1. Return Loss: 17 dB. 2. RFI Shielding: 100 dB. 3. Isolation: 25 dB. 4. Impedance: 75 ohms for input and output terminals. 5. Electrically powered components shall be UL labeled. D. Distribution System Amplifiers: Powered by coaxial cable system, equipped with surge protection device and external test points to allow convenient signal monitoring. E. Cable System Power Supplies: Plug-in modular construction, with surge, short circuit, and overload protection. F. Signal Traps: Packaged filters tuned to interference frequencies encountered in Project. G. Attenuators: Passive, of fixed value, used to balance signal levels. H. Terminating Resistors: Enclosed units rated 0.5 W and matched for coaxial impedance. I. User-Interface Device: Flush, female-type outlets, designed to mimic power duplex outlet, for mounting in standard outlet box, with metallic parts of anodized brass, beryllium copper, or phosphor bronze. 1. Cable Connector: Female, Type F. 2. Wall Plates: Match materials and finish of power outlets in same space. 3. Attenuation: Less than 0.1 dB. 4. Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio: Less than 1.15 to 1. 2.6 CABLES A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Alpha Wire Company. 2. Belden Inc.; Electronics Division. 3. Coleman Cable. 4. CommScope Properties, LLC. 5. Helix/HiTemp Cables, Inc.; Draka USA. 6. West Penn Wire/CDT; a division of Cable Design Technologies, Inc. B. Cable Characteristics: Broadband type, recommended by cable manufacturer specifically for broadband MATV applications. Coaxial cable and accessories shall have 75-ohm nominal impedance with a return loss of 20 dB minimum from 7 to 806 MHz, and shall be listed to comply with NFPA 70, Articles 810 and 820. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 7 C. RG-11/U, Indoor Riser Lead-In Cable: No. 14 AWG, solid, copper-covered steel conductor; gas-injected foam-PE insulation. Double shielded with 100 percent aluminum polyester tape, and 60 percent aluminum braid. Jacketed with sunlight-resistant black PVC or PE. Suitable for outdoor installations in ambient temperatures ranging from minus 40 to plus 85 deg C; NFPA 70, Type CATV. D. RG-6/U, Indoor Distribution Cable: No. 16 AWG, solid, copper-covered steel conductor; gas- injected foam-PE insulation. Double shielded with 100 percent aluminum-foil shield, 60 percent aluminum braid. Jacketed with black PVC or PE. Suitable for indoor installations; NFPA 70, Type CATV or CM. 2.7 CABLE CONNECTORS A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Amphenol Corporation. 2. B&L Coaxial Connections, Ltd. 3. Connect-Tech Products. 4. Leviton Voice & Data Division. B. MATV Coaxial Cable Connectors: Type F, 75 ohms. 2.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Cable products shall be sweep tested at the factory before shipping at frequencies from 5 MHz to 1 GHz. Sweep test shall test the frequency response, or attenuation over frequency, of a cable by generating a voltage whose frequency is varied through the specified frequency range and graphing the results. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine pathway elements intended for coaxial cable installation. Check raceways, cables, trays, and other elements for compliance with accessibility for installation and maintenance, and other conditions affecting installation. B. Examine walls, floors, roofs, equipment bases, and roof supports for suitable conditions where television equipment is to be installed. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 8 3.2 GENERAL WIRING A. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways except in accessible indoor ceiling spaces, attics, and as otherwise indicated. Conceal raceways and wiring except in unfinished spaces. B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Provide and use lacing bars and distribution spools. C. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: For power and control wiring, use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and equipment enclosures. D. Grounding: According to recommendations in IEEE 142 and IEEE 1100. 3.3 COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION A. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps may not be used for heating. B. Cable may not be installed in same raceway with power cable. C. Coaxial cable shall not be spliced except on plywood backboards in wire closets, or in cabinets designated for the purpose. D. Do not use water-based cable pulling lubricants with PVC-jacketed cable. E. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended minimum bending radiuses F. Pulling Cable: Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended pulling tensions. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable. G. Exposed Cable: Install parallel to building lines, follow surface contours, and support cable according to manufacturer's written instructions. Do not run adjacent and parallel to power or data cables. H. Cable Support: Install supports at intervals recommended in writing by cable manufacturer. Install supports within 6 inches (150 mm) of connector so no weight of cable is carried by connector. Use no staples or wire ties, pull tie-wrap snug, and do not over tighten. I. Signal Equalization: Where system performance may be degraded in certain operating modes, revise component connections and install distribution amplifiers and attenuators as required, providing a balanced signal across the system. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 9 J. Install passive circuit devices, such as splitters and attenuators, in wire closets or cabinets. Do not install attenuators as part of user-interface device outlets. 3.4 ANTENNA AND HEADEND INSTALLATION A. Arrange equipment to facilitate access for maintenance and to preserve headroom and passage space. Parts that require periodic service or maintenance shall be readily accessible. Headend components that require tuning adjustments shall be accessible from the front of equipment cabinets. 3.5 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing. B. Inspection: Verify that units and controls are properly installed, connected, and labeled, and that interconnecting wires and terminals are identified. C. Pretesting: Align and adjust system and pretest components, wiring, and functions to verify that they comply with specified requirements. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items. Retest until satisfactory performance and conditions are achieved. Prepare television equipment for acceptance and operational testing as follows: 1. Use an agile receiver and signal strength meter or spectrum analyzer for testing. 2. CATV Sources: Connect receiver to an agile demodulator or CATV set-top converter at CATV service entrance to the facility. D. Test Schedule: Schedule tests after pretesting has successfully been completed and system has been in normal functional operation for at least 14 days. Provide a minimum of 10 days' notice of test schedule. E. Operational Tests: Perform operational system tests to verify that system complies with Specifications. Include all modes of system operation. Test equipment for proper operation in all functional modes. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 10 F. Distribution System Acceptance Tests: 1. Field-Strength Instrument: Rated for minus 40-dBmV measuring sensitivity and a frequency range of 54 to 812 MHz, minimum. Provide documentation of recent calibration against recognized standards. 2. Signal Level and Picture Quality: Use a field-strength meter or spectrum analyzer, and a standard TV receiver to measure signal levels and check picture quality at all. User- interface outlets. a. Test the signal strength in dBmV at 55 and 750 MHz. b. Minimum acceptable signal level is 0 dBmV (1000 mV). c. Maximum acceptable signal level over the entire bandwidth is 15 dBmV. d. Television receiver shall show no evidence of cross-channel intermodulation, ghost images, or beat interference. 3. Signal-to-Noise-Ratio Test: Use a field-strength meter to make a sequence of measurements at the output of the last distribution amplifier or of another agreed-on location in system. With system operating at normal levels, tune meter to the picture carrier frequency of each of the designated channels in turn and record the level. With signal removed and input to corresponding headend amplifier terminated at 75 ohms, measure the level of noise at same tuning settings. With meter correction factor added to last readings, differences from first set must not be less than 45 dB. G. Qualitative and Quantitative Performance Tests: Demonstrate reception quality of color- television program transmissions at each user interface from each designated channel and source. Quality shall be equal to or superior than that obtained with performance checks specified below, using a standard, commercial, cable-ready, color-television receiver. Level and quality of signal at each outlet and from each designated channel and source shall comply with the following Specifications when tested according to 47 CFR 76: 1. RF video-carrier level. 2. Relative video-carrier level. 3. Carrier level stability, 60-minute and 24-hour periods. 4. Broadband frequency response. 5. Channel frequency response. 6. Carrier-to-noise ratio. 7. RF visual signal-to-noise ratio. 8. Cross modulation. 9. Carrier-to-echo ratio. 10. Composite triple beat. 11. Second order beat. 12. Terminal isolation. 13. Terminal isolation between television and FM. 14. Hum modulation. 15. RF FM carrier level. 16. FM frequency response. 17. FM carrier-to-noise ratio. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM 27 41 33 - 11 H. Record test results. I. Retest: Correct deficiencies identified by tests and observations and retest until requirements specified in Part 1 are met. END OF SECTION 27 41 33 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 1 SECTION 27 51 16 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Loudspeakers. 2. Conductors and cables. 3. Raceways. B. New system will be connected to existing multi-zone paging system currently used for amplifying and distributing voice communications via telephone dial-up throughout the existing facility and other satellite facility. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Channels: Separate parallel signal paths, from sources to loudspeakers or loudspeaker zones, with separate amplification and switching that permit selection between paths for speaker alternative program signals. B. VU: Volume unit. C. Zone: Separate group of loudspeakers and associated supply wiring that may be arranged for selective switching between different channels. 1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Delegated Design: Design supports and seismic restraints for control consoles, equipment cabinets and racks, and components, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 2 B. Shop Drawings: For supports and seismic restraints for control consoles, equipment cabinets and racks, and components. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 1. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection. C. Field quality-control reports. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. B. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.7 COORDINATION A. Coordinate layout and installation of system components and suspension system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements: 1. Alpha Communications. 2. Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. 3. Atlas Sound LP. 4. Bogen Communications, Inc. 5. Dukane Communication Systems; part of GE Infrastructure, Security. 6. Edwards Signaling & Security Systems; part of GE Infrastructure, Security. 7. Electro-Voice; Telex Communications, Inc. 8. Peavey Electronics. 9. Rauland-Borg Corporation. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 3 2.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM A. System Functions: 1. Reproduce high-quality sound that is free of noise and distortion at all loudspeakers at all times during equipment operation including standby mode with inputs off; output free of non-uniform coverage of amplified sound. 2.3 GENERAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Compatibility of Components: Coordinate component features to form an integrated system. Match components and interconnections for optimum performance of specified functions. B. Equipment: Comply with UL 813. Equipment shall be modular, using solid-state components, and fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated. Select equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied at 110 to 130 V, 60 Hz. 2.4 LOUDSPEAKERS A. Cone-Type Loudspeakers: 1. Minimum Axial Sensitivity: 91 dB at one meter, with 1-W input. 2. Frequency Response: Within plus or minus 3 dB from 50 to 15,000 Hz. 3. Size: 8 inches (200 mm) with 1-inch (25-mm) voice coil and minimum 5-oz. (140-g) ceramic magnet. 4. Minimum Dispersion Angle: 100 degrees. 5. Rated Output Level: 10W. 6. Matching Transformer: Full-power rated with four taps. Maximum insertion loss of 0.5 dB. 7. Surface-Mounting Units: Ceiling, wall, or pendant mounting, as indicated, in steel back boxes, acoustically dampened. Front face of at least 0.0478-inch (1.2-mm) steel and whole assembly rust proofed and shop primed for field painting. 8. Flush-Ceiling-Mounting Units: In steel back boxes, acoustically dampened. Metal ceiling grille with white baked enamel. 2.5 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES A. Jacketed, twisted pair and twisted multi-pair, untinned solid copper. 1. Insulation for Wire in Conduit: Thermoplastic, not less than 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) thick. 2. Microphone Cables: Neoprene jacketed, not less than 2/64 inch (0.8 mm) thick, over shield with filled interstices. Shield No. 34 AWG, tinned, soft-copper strands formed into a braid or approved equivalent foil. Shielding coverage on conductors is not less than 60 percent. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 4 3. Plenum Cable: Listed and labeled for plenum installation. 2.6 RACEWAYS A. Conduit and Boxes: Comply with Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." 1. Outlet boxes shall be not less than 2 inches (50 mm) wide, 3 inches (75 mm) high, and 2- 1/2 inches (64 mm) deep. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 WIRING METHODS A. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within consoles, cabinets, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces. 1. Install plenum cable in environmental air spaces, including plenum ceilings. 2. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train cables to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Provide and use lacing bars and distribution spools. 3.2 INSTALLATION OF RACEWAYS A. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems" for installation of conduits and wireways. B. Install manufactured conduit sweeps and long-radius elbows whenever possible. 3.3 INSTALLATION OF CABLES A. Comply with NECA 1. B. General Cable Installation Requirements: 1. Terminate conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make terminations only at outlets and terminals. 2. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Arrange on numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and equipment enclosures. Cables may not be spliced. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 5 3. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30 inches (760 mm) and not more than 6 inches (150 mm) from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals. 4. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Install lacing bars and distribution spools. 5. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable. 6. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used. C. Open-Cable Installation: 1. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment. 2. Suspend speaker cable not in a wireway or pathway a minimum of 8 inches (200 mm) above ceiling by cable supports not more than 60 inches (1524 mm) apart. 3. Cable shall not be run through structural members or be in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items. D. Separation of Wires: Separate speaker-microphone, line-level, speaker-level, and power wiring runs. Install in separate raceways or, where exposed or in same enclosure, separate conductors at least 12 inches (300 mm) apart for speaker microphones and adjacent parallel power and telephone wiring. Separate other intercommunication equipment conductors as recommended by equipment manufacturer. 3.4 INSTALLATION A. Match input and output impedances and signal levels at signal interfaces. Provide matching networks where required. B. Identification of Conductors and Cables: Color-code conductors and apply wire and cable marking tape to designate wires and cables so they identify media in coordination with system wiring diagrams. C. Wall-Mounted Outlets: Flush mounted. D. Conductor Sizing: Unless otherwise indicated, size speaker circuit conductors from racks to loudspeaker outlets not smaller than No. 18 AWG and conductors from microphone receptacles to amplifiers not smaller than No. 22 AWG. E. Speaker-Line Matching Transformer Connections: Make initial connections using tap settings indicated on Drawings. F. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables." ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 6 3.5 GROUNDING A. Ground cable shields and equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments. B. Signal Ground Terminal: Locate at main equipment cabinet. Isolate from power system and equipment grounding. C. Install grounding electrodes as specified in Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." 3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections and to assist in testing. B. Tests and Inspections: 1. Schedule tests with at least seven days' advance notice of test performance. 2. After installing public address and mass notification systems and after electrical circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with requirements. 3. Operational Test: Perform tests that include originating program and page messages at microphone outlets, preamplifier program inputs, and other inputs. Verify proper routing and volume levels and that system is free of noise and distortion. 4. Signal-to-Noise Ratio Test: Measure signal-to-noise ratio of complete system at normal gain settings as follows: a. Disconnect microphone at connector or jack closest to it and replace it in the circuit with a signal generator using a 1000-Hz signal. Replace all other microphones at corresponding connectors with dummy loads, each equal in impedance to microphone it replaces. Measure signal-to-noise ratio. b. Repeat test for each separately controlled zone of loudspeakers. c. Minimum acceptance ratio is 50 dB. 5. Distortion Test: Measure distortion at normal gain settings and rated power. Feed signals at frequencies of 50, 200, 400, 1000, 3000, 8000, and 12,000 Hz into each preamplifier channel. For each frequency, measure distortion in the paging and all-call amplifier outputs. Maximum acceptable distortion at any frequency is 3 percent total harmonics. 6. Acoustic Coverage Test: Feed pink noise into system using octaves centered at 500 and 4000 Hz. Use sound-level meter with octave-band filters to measure level at five locations in each zone. For spaces with seated audiences, maximum permissible variation in level is plus or minus 2 dB. In addition, the levels between locations in same zone and between locations in adjacent zones must not vary more than plus or minus 3 dB. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 27 51 16 - 7 7. Power Output Test: Measure electrical power output of each power amplifier at normal gain settings of 50, 1000, and 12,000 Hz. Maximum variation in power output at these frequencies must not exceed plus or minus 1 dB. 8. Signal Ground Test: Measure and report ground resistance at pubic address equipment signal ground. Comply with testing requirements specified in Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." C. Inspection: Verify that units and controls are properly labeled and interconnecting wires and terminals are identified. Prepare a list of final tap settings of paging speaker-line matching transformers. D. Public address and mass notification systems will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections. E. Prepare test and inspection reports. 1. Include a record of final speaker-line matching transformer-tap settings, and signal ground-resistance measurement certified by Installer. 3.7 STARTUP SERVICE A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service. 1. Verify that electrical wiring installation complies with manufacturer's submittal and installation requirements. 2. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions. 3.8 ADJUSTING A. On-Site Assistance: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to provide on-site assistance in adjusting sound levels, resetting transformer taps, and adjusting controls to meet occupancy conditions. B. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to two visits to Project during other-than-normal occupancy hours for this purpose. 3.9 DEMONSTRATION A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the public address and mass notification systems and equipment. END OF SECTION 27 51 16 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 52 23 - 1 SECTION 27 52 23 - NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes modification of existing visual nurse call equipment using lamp and electronic tone annunciation at a central annunciator station to register calls from patient and other call-in stations. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Shop Drawings: Detail the system including the following: 1. Cabling Diagrams: Single-line block diagrams showing cabling interconnection of all components for this specific equipment. Include cable type for each interconnection. 2. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. 3. Station Installation Details: For built-in equipment; dimensioned and to scale. C. Field Tests Reports and Observations: Include record of final adjustments certified by Installer. D. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for installation of units required for this Project. B. Source Limitations: Obtain nurse call equipment components through one source from a single manufacturer. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled according to UL 1069 as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 52 23 - 2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. HCE. 2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS A. Coordinate the features of materials and equipment to form an integrated system. Match components and interconnections for optimum performance of specified functions. B. Existing System Compatibility: Functionally and electrically compatible with existing system so components and wiring operate as an extension of the existing system and all functional performance of the existing system applies to the final system. Colors, tones, types, and durations of signal manifestation are common between new and existing systems. C. Resistance to Electrostatic Discharge: System, components, and cabling, and the selection, arrangement, and connection of materials and circuits, shall be protected against damage or diminished performance when subjected to electrostatic discharges of up to 25,000 V in an environment with a relative humidity of 20 percent or less. D. Equipment: Solid state, modular. 2.3 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE A. Non-Voice System: 1. Pull-cord station call: Flashes a call-placed lamp on the station and distinctive-color lamps in the zone light and corridor dome light and at the central annunciator and staff and duty stations. At the same time, it sounds a distinctive tone at intervals, at the central annunciator and master, staff, and duty stations. A legend at the master station identifies the calling station. 2. Emergency-call station call: Produces the same responses as pull-cord station calls, except flashing and tone repetition rates are more frequent, tone frequency is higher, and lamps in the zone light and corridor dome light are a different color. Indicator lamps may be extinguished and the system reset only at the calling station. 3. System reset: Operating reset button at the originating station cancels signals associated with the call. 4. Annunciation: A tone announces an incoming call and a light display identifies the calling station, reset button. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 52 23 - 3 B. Pull-Cord Call Station and Emergency-Call Station Call: Lights call-placed lamp and corridor dome light, and flashes zone light. Master station tone pulses and annunciator light for that room flashes. When master station acknowledges the call by operating a switch, the tone stops but lights continue to flash until the call is canceled at the point of origin. C. Code Blue, Staff, and Duty Station Call: Lights the call-placed lamp at the station and actuates annunciation at the master station. When the called station is selected at the master station, the caller and the master station operator can converse. 1. Code Blue: Unique sound and light pattern, indicating the highest priority emergency. 2. Staff Station: Unique sound and light pattern, indicating an emergency. 3. Duty Station: Sound and light pattern, indicating a call to the nurse station. 2.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS A. Non-Voice System: 1. Ambulatory-Patient Station: Call push-button switch, call-placed lamp, and reset push button, mounted in a single faceplate. 2. Staff and duty stations: Two, minimum, call lamps, one for routine calls and one for emergency calls; and an audible tone signal device. 3. Corridor Dome Lights and Zone Lights: Three-lamp signal lights. a. Lamps: Front replaceable without tools, low voltage with rated life of 7500 hours. Barriers are such that only one color is displayed at a time. b. Lenses: Heat-resistant, shatterproof, translucent polymer that will not deform, discolor, or craze when exposed to hospital cleaning agents. c. Filters: Two per unit, amber and red. 4. Cable: Features include the following, unless otherwise indicated: a. Conductors: Jacketed single and multiple twisted-pair, copper cables. Sizes and types as recommended by equipment manufacturer. b. Cable for Use in Plenums: Listed and labeled for plenum installation. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Wiring Method: Install wiring in raceway except within consoles, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and wiring except in unfinished spaces. B. Install cables without damaging conductors, shield, or jacket. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 52 23 - 4 C. Do not bend cables, in handling or in installing, to smaller radii than minimums recommended by manufacturer. D. Pull cables without exceeding cable manufacturer's recommended pulling tensions. 1. Pull cables simultaneously if more than one is being installed in same raceway. 2. Use pulling compound or lubricant if necessary. Use compounds that will not damage conductor or insulation. 3. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire or cable grips, that will not damage media or raceway. E. Install exposed raceways and cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members, and follow surface contours. Secure and support cables by straps, staples, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage cables. Secure cable at intervals not exceeding 30 inches (760 mm) and not more than 6 inches (150 mm) from cabinets, boxes, or fittings. F. Wiring within Enclosures: Provide adequate length of conductors. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess. Provide and use lacing bars in cabinets. G. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Make splices, taps, and terminations on numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, terminal cabinets, and equipment enclosures. Install terminal cabinets where there are splices, taps, or terminations for eight or more conductors. H. Identification of Conductors and Cables: Retain color-coding of conductors and apply wire and cable marking tape to designate wires and cables so all media are identified in coordination with system wiring diagrams. Label stations, controls, and indications using approved consistent nomenclature. 1. Label each cable within 4 inches (100 mm) of each termination and tap, where it is accessible in a cabinet or junction or outlet box, and elsewhere as indicated. 2. Label exposed cables at intervals not exceeding 15 feet (4.5 m). 3. Prepare cable administration drawings to show building floor plans with cable administration point labeling. Identify labeling convention and show labels for terminal hardware and positions, cables, stations and devices and equipment grounding conductors. 3.2 EXISTING SYSTEMS A. Examine existing systems for proper operation, compatibility with new equipment, and deficiencies. If discrepancies or impairments to successful connection and operation of interconnected equipment are found, report them and do not proceed with installation until directed. Schedule existing systems' examination so there is reasonable time to resolve problems without delaying construction. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 NURSE CALL/CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 27 52 23 - 5 3.3 GROUNDING A. Grounding Provisions: Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Grounding." 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing. B. Test Procedure: Comply with the following: 1. Schedule tests a minimum of seven days in advance of performance of tests. 2. Report: Submit a written record of test results. 3. Operational Test: Perform an operational system test, and demonstrate proper operations, adjustment, and sensitivity of each station. C. Retesting: Rectify deficiencies indicated by tests and completely retest work affected by such deficiencies at Contractor's expense. Verify by the system test that the total system meets these Specifications and complies with applicable standards. Report results in writing. D. Inspection: Verify that units and controls are properly labeled and interconnecting wires and terminals are identified. 3.5 DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel and caregiver staff to adjust, operate, and maintain nurse call equipment. Refer to Division 01 Section "Demonstration and Training." END OF SECTION 27 52 23 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS 27 60 00 - 1 SECTION 27 60 00 — SYSTEM ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes miscellaneous raceway system as shown or implied on the Contract Documents for the following systems: 1. Communication horizontal cabling. 2. Voice, data, dictation, patient information and patient monitoring system. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 26 Section “Grounding and Bonding Electrical Systems.” 2. Division 26 Section “Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems.” 3. Division 26 Section “Cable Trays for Electrical Systems.” 4. Division 26 Section “Identification for Electrical Systems.” PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. Raceway shall be EMT with set screw fitting and conduit bushing at both ends. Rough-in box will be minimum 2-1/4” deep. Minimum size shall be as follows: 1. Communication horizontal cabling: 1” conduit trade size. B. Rough-In Box: 1. Communication horizontal cabling rough-ins shall be 2-gang, deep rough-in box with single plaster ring and single blank plate. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ SYSTEM ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS 27 60 00 - 2 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Raceways shall be installed from outlets to accessible area above ceiling (outside return air plenum) as indicated by Contract Documents. Conduit shall terminate with bushing. B. Outlet mounting height shall be as follows unless indicated otherwise by Contract Documents: 1. Communication horizontal cables: +18" above finished floor to center and 2” above back splace, wall mounted telephone at +48" AFF unless noted otherwise. C. Provide nylon pullcord in raceway system. END OF SECTION 27 60 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 05 00 - 1 SECTION 28 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Electronic safety and security equipment coordination and installation. 2. Sleeves for raceways and cables. 3. Sleeve seals. 4. Grout. 5. Common electronic safety and security installation requirements. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. B. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For sleeve seals. 1.5 COORDINATION A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electronic safety and security equipment: 1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. 2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. 3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. 4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 05 00 - 2 B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed. C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electronic safety and security items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Access doors and panels are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors and Frames." D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS AND CABLES A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends. B. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel. 1. Minimum Metal Thickness: a. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches (1270 mm) and no side more than 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.052 inch (1.3 mm). b. For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter equal to, or more than, 50 inches (1270 mm) and 1 or more sides equal to, or more than, 16 inches (400 mm), thickness shall be 0.138 inch (3.5 mm). 2.2 SLEEVE SEALS A. Description: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Metraflex Co. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 2. Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of raceway or cable. 3. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel. Include two for each sealing element. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 05 00 - 3 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element. 2.3 GROUT A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1. B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items. C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements. D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electronic safety and security equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity. E. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope. 3.2 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PENETRATIONS A. Electronic safety and security penetrations occur when raceways, pathways, cables, wireways, or cable trays penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies. B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 ____________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 05 00 - 4 D. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall. E. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls. F. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. G. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or cable, unless indicated otherwise. H. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry 1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing. I. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Comply with requirements in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." 3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION A. Install to seal exterior wall penetrations. B. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for raceway or cable material and size. Position raceway or cable in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between raceway or cable and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. 3.4 FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for electronic safety and security installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping." END OF SECTION 28 05 00 ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 1 SECTION 28 31 00 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes extension of existing Simplex 400 fire alarm systems. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. Division 8 Section "Door Hardware" for door closers and holders with associated smoke detectors, electric door locks, and release devices that interface with the fire alarm system. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. FACP: Fire alarm control panel. B. LED: Light-emitting diode. C. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. D. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to fire alarm terms used in this Section. E. FGCC: Fire Alarm Graphic Command Center. F. FANP: Fire Alarm Power Extender Panel. G. FAAP: Fire Alarm Annunciator (LCD). 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Non-coded, addressable system; multiplexed signal transmission dedicated to fire alarm service only. 1. Interface with existing fire alarm system. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 2 1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Comply with NFPA 72. 1.6 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Shop Drawings: 1. Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications: a. Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire alarm system design. 2. System Operation Description: Detailed description for this Project, including method of operation and supervision of each type of circuit and sequence of operations for manually and automatically initiated system inputs and outputs. Manufacturer's standard descriptions for generic systems are not acceptable. 3. Device Address List: Coordinate with final system programming. 4. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Include diagrams for equipment and for system with all terminals and interconnections identified. Show wiring color code. C. Qualification Data: For Installer. D. Field quality-control test reports. E. Documentation: 1. Approval and Acceptance: Provide the "Record of Completion" form according to NFPA 72 to Owner. 2. Record of Completion Documents: Provide the "Permanent Records" according to NFPA 72 to Owner. Format of the written sequence of operation shall be the optional input/output matrix. a. Hard copies on paper to Owner. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100 and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 3 C. Requirement of Regulatory Agencies: 1. Factory Mutual (FM) AG Approval Guide. 2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). a. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. b. NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. c. NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. d. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. 3. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). a. Appropriate UL equipment standards. b. UL FPED. c. UL 1971, standard for visual signaling appliances. Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code or other State and Local Building Codes as adopted and/or amended by the authority having jurisdiction. d. Department of Justice rules for building accessibility by the handicapped, and/or State and local equivalency standards as adopted by local AHJ's. 1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Interruption of Existing Fire Alarm Service: Do not interrupt fire alarm service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary guard service according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of fire alarm service. 2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire alarm service without Owner's written permission. 1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING A. Existing Fire Alarm Equipment: Maintain fully operational until new equipment has been tested and accepted. As new equipment is installed, label it "NOT IN SERVICE" until it is accepted. Remove labels from new equipment when put into service and label existing fire alarm equipment "NOT IN SERVICE" until removed from the building. B. Equipment Removal: After acceptance of the new fire alarm system, remove existing disconnected fire alarm equipment. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 4 1.10 WARRANTY A. Written warranty, executed by manufacturer agency to repair or replace equipment, devices, and auxiliary components that fail in material or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Warranty Period: Two years from the date of substantial completion. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. FACP and Equipment: a. SimplexGrinnell LP; a Tyco International Company. 2. Wire and Cable: a. Comtran Corporation. b. West Penn Wire/CDT; a division of Cable Design Technologies. 2.2 EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A. Compatibility with Existing Equipment: Fire alarm system and components shall operate as an extension of an existing system. 2.3 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS A. General Description: 1. UL 268 listed, operating at 24-V dc, nominal. 2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to the FACP. 3. Plug-in Arrangement: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a plug-in module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection of building wiring. 4. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation. 5. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type. Indicating detector has operated and power- on status. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 5 B. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: 1. Sensor: LED or infrared light source with matching silicon-cell receiver. C. Ionization Smoke Detector: 1. Sensor: Responsive to both visible and invisible products of combustion. Self- compensating for changes in environmental conditions. 2.4 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES A. Description: Equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. 1. Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single- mounting assembly. B. Chimes, High-Level Output: Electronic type, 81-dBA minimum rated output, minimum of five (5) selectable tone. C. Visible Alarm Devices: Xenon strobe lights listed under UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch- (25-mm-) high letters on the lens. 1. Rated Light Output: Field selectable from 15 candela to 110 candela. 2. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals. 2.5 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE A. Description: Microelectronic monitor module listed for use in providing a system address for listed alarm-initiating devices for wired applications with normally open contacts. B. Integral Relay: Capable of providing a direct signal to a circuit-breaker shunt trip for power shutdown. 2.6 WIRE AND CABLE A. Wire and cable for fire alarm systems shall be UL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70, Article 760. B. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair, No. 18 AWG. 1. Circuit Integrity Cable: Twisted shielded pair, NFPA 70 Article 760, Classification CI, for power-limited fire alarm signal service. UL listed as Type FPL, and complying with requirements in UL 1424 and in UL 2196 for a 2-hour rating. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 6 C. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75 deg C, color-coded insulation. 1. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum. 2. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A. Connecting to Existing Equipment: Verify that existing fire alarm system is operational before making changes or connections. 1. Connect new equipment to the existing control panel in the existing part of the building. 2. Connect new equipment to the existing monitoring equipment at the Supervising Station. 3. Expand, modify, and supplement the existing equipment as necessary to meet project requirements. New components shall be capable of merging with the existing configuration without degrading the performance of either system. B. Smoke or Heat Detector Spacing: 1. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed the rating of the detector. C. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet (1 m) from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening. D. Audible/Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install at 80” above finished floor horns on flush- mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille. E. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install at 80” above finished floor. 3.2 WIRING INSTALLATION A. Install wiring according to the following: 1. NECA 1. 2. TIA/EIA 568-A. B. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 26 Section "Raceways and Boxes." 1. Fire alarm circuits and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm system shall be installed in a dedicated raceway system. This system shall not be used for any other wire or cable. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 7 C. Wiring Method: 1. Cables and raceways used for fire alarm circuits, and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm system, may not contain any other wire or cable. 2. Signaling Line Circuits: Power-limited fire alarm cables may be installed in the same cable or raceway as signaling line circuits. D. Wiring within Enclosures: Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of the enclosure. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to the system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. E. Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where circuit connections are made. F. Color-Coding: Color-code fire alarm conductors differently from the normal building power wiring. Use one color-code for alarm circuit wiring and a different color-code for supervisory circuits. Color-code audible alarm-indicating circuits differently from alarm-initiating circuits. Use different colors for visible alarm-indicating devices. Paint fire alarm system junction boxes and covers red. 3.3 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals according to Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification." B. Install address label at each device according to Division 26 Section “Electrical Identification”. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing. B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. Before requesting final approval of the installation, submit a written statement using the form for Record of Completion shown in NFPA 72. 2. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection listed in NFPA 72. Certify compliance with test parameters. a. Include the existing system in tests and inspections. ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL Carmel, Indiana Spine OR Room Renovations / Build Out BSA LifeStructures #04610072 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 28 31 00 - 8 3. Visual Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection before any testing. Use as-built drawings and system documentation for the inspection. Identify improperly located, damaged, or nonfunctional equipment, and correct before beginning tests. 4. Testing: Follow procedure and record results complying with requirements in NFPA 72. a. Detectors that are outside their marked sensitivity range shall be replaced. 5. Test and Inspection Records: Prepare according to NFPA 72, including demonstration of sequences of operation by using the matrix-style form in Appendix A in NFPA 70. 3.5 ADJUSTING A. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to two visits to Project outside normal occupancy hours for this purpose. B. Follow-Up Tests and Inspections: After date of Substantial Completion, test the fire alarm system complying with testing and visual inspection requirements in NFPA 72. Perform tests and inspections listed for three monthly, and one quarterly, periods. END OF SECTION 28 31 00