HomeMy WebLinkAbout200010 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS.pdfL’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 1
SECTION 20 00 10
Basic Mechanical Requirements
PART 1 � GENERAL
1.01 RELATED SECTIONS:
A. Drawings, general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions, and Division�1 Specification Sections and Division 21, 22, and 23
Specification Sections, apply to work of this Section.
B. This section applies to Division 21, 22 and 23 Specification Sections.
1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements for mechanical
installations. The following administrative and procedural requirements are included in
this Section to expand the requirements specified in Division 1 and form a part of and
shall govern all work performed under these specifications
B. The Contract Documents depict the scheduled equipment and components as a basis of
design. Should the Contractor submit and receive approval for equipment that is
acceptable by specification, but differs from that of the basis of design, the Contractor
shall be responsible for coordination of that equipment with all other trades. Costs
incurred to provide increased service to or from said piece of equipment or system shall
be borne by the Contractor supplying the equipment or system at no additional cost to the
Owner.
C. Work includes the installation of all necessary equipment, piping, ductwork, and
components for complete and operable systems.
D. This project includes the following systems:
1. Direct Expansion Refrigeration System
2. Air Distribution System
3. Domestic Water Distribution Piping
4. Sanitary Waste, Condensate, and Vent System
5. Storm Water System
6. Fuel Gas System
7. Fire Protection System
8. DDC / Electric Temperature Control System
1.03 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS:
A. The word “Owner” shall be defined as the party mentioned in the prime contract
agreement, or any representative of his party authorized to act in his behalf in the
execution of the work.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 2
B. The word “Contractor” shall be defined as the person, firm or corporation entering into a
contract with the owner to construct and complete the work as specified herein.
C. The word “furnish” shall be defined as to supply and deliver to project site, ready for
unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation and similar subsequent requirements.
D. The word “install” shall be defined as operations at the project site, including unloading,
unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension,
finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar requirements.
E. The word “provide” shall be defined as to furnish and install complete, ready for
intended use as defined above.
F. 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.
G. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished
occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms.
H. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient
temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.
I. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical
contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings, in chases, in
enclosures, in trenches or in crawl spaces.
J. 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.
1.04 SUBMITTALS:
A. General: Each contractor shall submit shop drawings as stated in Division 1 Sections
pertaining to submission of shop drawings, product data, samples, and as specified
herein.
B. Approval of shop drawings does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for
ordering proper quantities and miscellaneous appurtenances required for operation
and/or installation of the respective material or equipment nor from the responsibility of
complying with all elements of the Contract Documents.
C. Provide specific information with each submittal as stated in the respective specification
sections.
D. The following General Information is required with each submittal as applicable.
1. Full manufacturer’s model name and number of each item
2. Equipment performance, physical size by dimension, and construction data.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 3
3. Finishes: Provide two (2) color samples for equipment requiring color/finish
selection.
4. Location of connection points for external piping, ductwork, and electrical
connections.
5. Rough�in/foundation and support point dimensions.
6. Complete wiring diagrams and connection identifications.
7. Contractor’s stamp, signature and date shall be affixed to submittal drawing
indicating his review and approval.
E. Corrections or comments made on the shop drawings during review do not relieve the
Contractor from compliance with requirements of the drawings and specifications. Shop
drawing checking by the Engineer is only for review of general conformance with the
design concept of the project and general compliance with the information given in the
contract documents. The Contractor is responsible for:
1. Confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions.
2. Selecting fabrication processes and techniques of construction.
3. Coordinating his work with that of all other trades.
4. Performing his work in a safe and satisfactory manner.
F. Shop drawings shall be processed electronically using PDF format with maximum 10MB
file size. Transmit to submittals@lacquis.com in accordance with Division 01 Section
"Submittals." Each submission shall include a cover page identifying the project name,
contact information of contractor responsible and the associated specification number for
the product submitted.
1.05 Substitutions:
A. See Division 1, Substitutions.
B. Requests for substitutions after award of contract shall be considered only in case of
product unavailability. Product unavailability shall be verified in writing by
manufacturer.
C. Submit separate request for each substitution in the event of non�availability of item.
D. Substantiate compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in Contract
documents.
E. Indicate changes in construction schedule.
F. Indicate any effect of substitution on other Work in this and other Divisions, and any
other related contracts, and changes required in other work or products.
G. Contractor shall be responsible for any extra cost for all changes resulting from proposed
substitutions which affect work of other Sections or Divisions, or related contracts.
H. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when acceptance will require
revision of Contract Documents, unless Contractor bears cost of redesign. Where any
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 4
redesign of electrical, mechanical or other work is required due to substitution,
arrangement or equipment layout other than herein specified or shown:
1. Arrange for required redesign by Engineer.
2. Pay all costs for such redesign.
3. Contractor shall perform such redesign.
4. Produce detailed plans at no extra cost to Owner.
5. All subject to Engineer’s approval.
I. Engineer will have sole discretion to determine acceptability of proposed substitutions
and reserves the right to reject any such substitution. Substitute products shall not be
ordered or installed without prior written approval/acceptance by Engineer.
J. Approval of substitutions shall not relieve Contractor from full compliance with
requirements of Contract documents.
1.06 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:
A. The Contractor shall obtain and furnish all necessary permits and inspection certificates
for all material and labor furnished by him.
B. Permits and certificates shall be obtained from the proper inspection authorities. The cost
of permits, certificates and all fees required in connection with the installation shall be
borne by the Contractor, unless otherwise noted in the detailed contractual description
preceding these Mechanical Specifications.
C. Where applications are required for the procuring of utility services to the building, this
Contractor shall see that such application is properly filed with the utility and that all
information required for such an application is presented to the extent and in the form
required by the utility company.
D. Inspections:
1. Obtain inspections during the Work as required to allow timely progress of
mechanical work and the work of other trades.
2. Obtain certificates of final inspection approval from authorities having
jurisdiction, and submit to Engineer as a condition of acceptance of the Work.
1.07 DRAWINGS:
A. The drawings and the specifications are cooperative and supplementary. It is the intent of
both said drawings and specifications to cover all mechanical requirements in their
entirety as nearly as possible. The Contractor shall closely check the drawings and
specifications for any obvious errors or omissions, and bring any such condition to the
attention of the Engineer
B. The Contractor shall have a complete set of drawings including civil, architectural,
structural, mechanical and electrical drawings on the site at all times. Prior to installing
any of his work, he shall check the drawings for exact dimensions and see that his work
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 5
does not interfere with clearance required for beams, foundations, finished columns,
pilasters, partitions, piping, ductwork, etc., as shown on the drawings and details.
C. After work is installed and it develops that interferences occur which have not been
called to the Engineer's attention before the installation, the Contractor shall, at his own
expense, make such changes in his work as directed by the Engineer.
D. The contract drawings for mechanical work are in part diagrammatic, intended to convey
the scope of work and indicate general arrangement of equipment, piping, ductwork, etc.,
and approximate sizes and locations of equipment and materials.
E. Where job conditions require reasonable changes in indicated locations and arrangement,
the Contractor shall make such changes as directed by the Engineer, without additional
cost to the Owner.
F. Because of the scale of the drawings, certain basic items may not be shown, but where
such items are required by other Sections of these specifications or where they are
required by the nature of the work, they shall be furnished and installed.
G. Rough�in dimensions and locations shall be verified with the supplier of all equipment
furnished by other trades or by the Owner prior to the time of roughing�in.
H. The Contractor shall locate all equipment which must be serviced, operated or
maintained in fully accessible positions. Minor deviations from the contract drawings
may be made to allow for better accessibility, but changes of magnitude, or which
involve extra cost, shall not be made without approval.
I. Ample space shall be allowed for removal of all parts that may require replacement or
service in the future.
1.08 COORDINATION DRAWINGS:
A. Prepare coordination drawings for project coordination to a scale of 1/4" = 1'�0" or
larger; detailing major elements, components, and systems of mechanical equipment and
materials in relationship with other systems, installations, and building components.
B. Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where
sequencing and coordination of installations are of importance to the efficient flow of the
Work, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following:
1. Indicate the proposed locations of piping, ductwork, equipment, and materials.
2. Clearances for servicing and maintaining equipment, including tube removal,
filter removal and space for equipment disassembly required for periodic
maintenance.
3. Equipment connections and support details.
4. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.
5. Fire rated wall and floor penetrations.
6. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.
7. Valve stem movement.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 6
8. Electrical equipment.
9. Main electrical conduits and bus ducts.
C. Drawings shall indicate coordination with work in other Divisions which must be
incorporated in mechanical spaces, including, but not limited to:
1. Cable trays not furnished under Division 26.
2. Computer equipment.
3. (Others as required).
D. Final prepared drawings shall show that other trades affected have made reviews and
signed, by each trade, at completion of coordination.
E. Coordinated shop drawings shall be for all areas.
F. Contractor is to assure that each trade has coordinated work with other trades, prior to
submittal.
1.09 RECORD DOCUMENTS:
A. Prepare record documents in accordance with the requirements in Division 1. In
addition to the requirements specified in Division 1, indicate the following installed
conditions:
1. Ductwork mains and branches, size and location, for both exterior and interior;
locations of dampers and other control devices, filters, boxes, and terminal units
requiring periodic maintenance or repair.
2. Mains and branches of piping systems, with valves and control devices located
and numbered, concealed unions located, and with items requiring maintenance
located (i.e., traps, strainers, expansion compensators, tanks, etc.).
3. Valve location diagrams, complete with valve tag chart. Indicate actual inverts
and horizontal locations of underground piping.
4. Equipment locations (exposed and concealed), dimensioned from prominent
building lines.
5. Approved substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment and
materials installed.
6. During construction, maintain a complete and legible set of drawings, showing
changes and deviations between actual construction and Engineer’s drawings.
7. Sheetmetal fabrication and Fire Protection System drawings shall be updated and
corrected to reflect “as�built” conditions and a record set submitted to Engineer
upon completion of project.
B. Engage the services of a Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer registered in the state
in which the project is located to record the locations and invert elevations of
underground installations.
1.10 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 7
A. Prepare bound sets of operating and maintenance manuals in accordance with Division 1
Section "PROJECT CLOSE�OUT." In addition to the requirements specified in Division
1, include the following information for equipment items:
1. Manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, spare�parts list, and
descriptive literature for all components, cross referenced and numbered on
Record Drawings as required.
2. Listing of possible breakdown and repairs.
3. Detailed and simplified one line, color coded flow and wiring diagram.
4. Field test report, including:
a. Instrument set points.
b. Normal operating valves.
5. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations,
performance curves, engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and
commercial numbers of replacement parts.
6. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start�up, break�in, and
routine and normal operating instructions; regulation, control, stopping,
shutdown, and emergency instructions; and summer and winter operating
instructions.
7. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and
troubleshooting; disassembly, repair and assembly; aligning and adjusting
instructions.
8. Servicing instructions and lubrication charts and schedules.
9. Name, address and phone number of contractors equipment suppliers and service
agencies.
10. Assemble manufacturer's equipment manuals in chronological order, following
the specification alpha�numeric system, in heavy duty 3�ring binders clearly
titled on the spine and front cover with appropriate index dividers.
1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:
A. Deliver products to the project site properly identified with names, model numbers,
types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for identification.
B. Check dimensions of access route through the site from delivery point to final location.
Where necessary, ship in crated sections of size to permit passing through available
space. Dismantle and/or reassemble, re�provision and retest equipment too large to pass
through available access route to final location in one piece.
C. All construction related products and equipment received at project site shall be secured
and stored neatly, in original packaging, and protected from the elements in an Owner
designated, on�site storage area.
D. All construction related products and equipment shall be handled, moved, lifted and
placed in accordance with all manufacturers’ posted and written instructions. Equipment
and/or product damage incurred due to improper handling shall be repaired to like new
condition by the Contractor causing said damage. If the damaged item cannot be
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 8
repaired to a like new condition then the item shall be replaced with new by the
Contractor causing said damage at no additional cost increase in the contract amount.
1.12 CODES, FEES, AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS:
A. All construction shall comply with all applicable specifications, federal, state, and local
codes, local ordinances, industry standards, and utility company regulations.
B. In case of variations between specifications, codes, laws, applicable regulations, and the
Contract Documents, the most stringent requirement shall govern the work done. The
Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing of any such discrepancy.
C. Should the Contractor perform work that does not comply with the standards governing
the construction of this project, he shall bear all costs incurred to correct work that does
not comply with the set standards.
D. Arrange for and pay utility costs for work of this Division including the following:.
1. Connection to utility company mains.
2. Connection to on�site piping mains.
3. Payment of service charges.
4. Provisions for temporary utilities.
5. (Others as required.)
1.13 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Published codes, specifications, standards, tests or recommended methods of trade,
industry or governmental organizations apply to work in this Division where cited below:
1. AABC: Associated Air Balance Council.
2. ADC: Air Diffuser Council.
3. AMCA: Air Moving and Conditioning Association.
4. ANSI: American National Standards Institute.
5. ARI: Air�Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.
6. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers.
7. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
8. ASSE: American Society of Sanitary Engineers.
9. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
10. AWS: American Welding Standards.
11. FM: Factory Mutual.
12. Local Utility Authorities.
13. National, State and Local Codes of all authorities having jurisdiction.
14. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturer's Association.
15. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.
16. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Act.
17. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute.
18. State Energy Code having jurisdiction
19. UL: Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 9
20. IBC: International Building Code.
21. IMC: International Mechanical Code.
22. IPC: International Plumbing Code.
B. In addition to complying with all other legal requirements, comply with current
provisions of governing codes and regulations in effect during progress of the Work, and
with the following:
1. Drawings and specification requirements shall govern where they exceed Code
and Regulation requirements.
2. Where requirements between governing Codes and Regulations vary, the more
restrictive provisions shall apply.
3. Nothing contained in Contract Documents shall be construed as authority or
permission to disregard or violate legal requirements. The Contractor shall
immediately draw the attention of the Engineer to any such conflicts noted in the
Contract Documents.
1.14 REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION
A. Work may be reviewed at any time by the Engineer.
B. Advise Engineer in writing that work is ready for review at following times:
1. Prior to backfilling buried work.
2. Prior to concealment of work in walls and above ceilings.
3. When all requirements of Contract have been completed.
C. Do not backfill or conceal work without Engineer's consent.
1.15 SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING:
A. Coordinate the shut�off and disconnection of utility services with the Owner and the
utility company.
B. Notify the Engineer at least 5 days prior to commencing demolition operations.
C. Perform demolition in phases as indicated.
D. Arrange work to conform to schedule of construction established or required to comply
with Contract Documents.
1. Indicate scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment
into the building during construction.
E. Coordinate with Commissioning Authority (CxA) and incorporate anticipated
commissioning work defined by the CxA into the master construction schedule.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 10
F. Confirm in writing to Engineer, within 30 days of signing of contract, anticipated
number of days required to perform test, balance, and acceptance testing of mechanical
systems:
1. This phase must occur after completion of mechanical systems, including all
control calibration and adjustment, and requires substantial completion of the
building, including closure, ceilings, lighting, partitioning, etc.
2. Submit for approval at this time, names and qualifications of test and balancing
agencies to be used.
1.16 GUARANTEE
A. Guarantee all materials, equipment, apparatus and workmanship to be free of defective
materials and faulty workmanship for period of one year from date of filing of Notice of
Substantial Completion, unless extended guarantee periods are specified in individual
sections.
B. Furnish guarantee covering all work in accordance with general requirements of the
Contract. This guarantee also applies to services such as Instructions, Adjusting, Testing,
Noise, Balancing, etc.
C. Provide new materials, equipment, apparatus and labor to replace that determined by
Engineer to be defective or faulty.
D. Equipment manufacturers shall include extended warranty to give full coverage during
warranty period, unless longer period is specified.
PART 2 � PRODUCTS:
2.01 NOT APPLICABLE
PART 3 � EXECUTION:
3.01 ROUGH�IN:
A. Verify final locations for rough�ins with field measurements and with the requirements
of the actual equipment to be connected.
B. Refer to equipment specification sections for rough�in requirements.
3.02 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS:
A. Coordinate mechanical systems, equipment, and materials installation with other
building components.
B. Verify all dimensions by field measurements.
C. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in other building components during progress of
construction, to allow for mechanical installations.
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 11
D. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for mechanical items requiring
access that are concealed behind finished surfaces.
E. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in
poured�in�place concrete and other structural components, as they are constructed.
F. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and equipment
for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large equipment requiring
positioning prior to closing in the building.
G. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install systems, materials, and
equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.
H. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and overhead
utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing regulations, franchised
service companies, and controlling agencies. Provide required connection for each
service.
I. Install systems, materials, and equipment to conform with approved submittal data,
including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to arrangements
indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions of the Work are shown
only in diagrammatic form. Where coordination requirements conflict with individual
system requirements, refer conflict to the Engineer.
J. Install systems, materials, and equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to
other building systems and components, where installed exposed in finished spaces.
K. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or
replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for
ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations. Extend
grease fittings to an accessible location.
1. Furnish and install access doors in ducts at all fire damper and temperature
control damper locations.
2. Install systems, materials, and equipment giving right�of�way priority to systems
required to be installed at a specified slope.
L. The Engineer reserves the right to require minor adjustments (maximum of 10'�0") in
location of switches, blocking, ductwork, conduits, drains, piping, outlets, switches
and/or equipment at no additional charge if so directed prior to their installation. Where
the Drawings show equipment, casework, or the like, Contractors shall lay out the work
to avoid conflicts. Where offsets in piping, additional fittings, necessary drains, minor
valves, traps, devices, etc., are required to complete the installation, to clear obstructions
or the work of other Contractors, or for the proper operation of the system, these shall be
deemed to be included in the Contract and shall be furnished and installed complete by
the Contractor at not additional charge.
3.03 CUTTING AND PATCHING:
L’Acquis Number: 12056
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Carmel, Indiana
Project No. 12056 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 20 00 10 � 12
A. General: Perform cutting and patching in accordance with Division 1 Section
"CUTTING AND PATCHING." In addition to the requirements specified in Division 1,
the following requirements apply:
1. Protection of Installed Work: During cutting and patching operations, protect
adjacent installations.
B. Perform cutting, fitting, and patching of mechanical equipment and materials required to:
1. Uncover Work to provide for installation of ill�timed Work.
2. Remove and replace defective Work.
3. Remove and replace Work not conforming to requirements of the Contract
Documents.
4. Remove samples of installed Work as specified for testing.
5. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.
6. Upon written instructions from the Engineer, uncover and restore Work to
provide for Engineer observation of concealed Work.
C. Provide and maintain temporary partitions or dust barriers adequate to prevent the spread
of dust and dirt to adjacent areas.
END OF SECTION