HomeMy WebLinkAbout200042 TESTING AND PROOF OF PERFORMANCE.pdfL’Acquis Number: 12056
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SECTION 20 00 42
Testing and Proof of Performance
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 WORK DESCRIPTION:
A. Scope of Work:
1. Perform all tests as specified herein under the supervision of the
Architect/Engineer or his duly authorized representative.
B. Work Included:
1. High and low pressure supply, return, outside air and exhaust systems
2. Domestic water distribution piping
3. Sewer, soil, and waste piping system
4. Fire protection piping system
5. Fuel oil piping system
6. Natural gas piping system
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Reports:
1. Accurately record and report the methods of testing, times, and dates of the test,
witnesses to the test, and the results of the test. The test reports shall be neatly
typewritten on standard 8�1/2" x 11" sheets and submitted in five (5) copies to
the Architect/Engineer for approval within five (5) days after the test has been
performed.
1.04 CONDITIONS:
A. Scheduling:
1. As much as practical, tests shall be scheduled so as to allow a representative
from the Architect/Engineer's office to witness the test. In every case, the
Architect/Engineer shall be notified a minimum of forty�eight (48) hours prior to
anticipated testing.
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B. Partial Testing:
1. As much as practical, systems shall be tested complete as systems. Tests on
portions of a system are authorized to allow for proper progress scheduling.
When systems are tested in segments, a separate and complete report is required
for each segment. Segmented reports shall include a system diagram indicating
portion of system tested.
C. Defective Joints:
1. All leaking joints shall be completely disassembled and remade using new
materials.
D. Concealed Work:
1. Concealed Work (including underground) shall be tested and results approved by
the Architect/Engineer prior to covering up.
2. Insulated work shall be tested and test to witnessed by the Architect/Engineer
prior to application of the insulation.
PART 2 � PRODUCTS
2.01 TESTING EQUIPMENT:
A. Instrumentation:
1. All instruments used shall be accurately calibrated and maintained in good
working condition.
2. All products and test instruments used shall be subject to the approval of the
Architect/Engineer.
PART 3 � EXECUTION
3.01 TESTING PROCEDURES:
A. Low Pressure Ductwork
1. This article shall apply to environmental ducts (supply, return, and exhaust) Duct
Class 3” w.g. designed for operation at Seal Class B and Leakage Class 6.
2. All ductwork in concealed, inaccessible locations (i.e. shaft enclosures, above
hard ceilings etc.) shall be pressurized to 2” w.g., and all seams and joints shall
be surveyed for leakage. Leaking joints shall be cleaned and resealed with new
materials prior to being enclosed.
3. All other ductwork shall be surveyed during the test and balancing process and
any leaks found shall be cleaned and resealed with new materials.
4. Leakage shall not exceed 9 CFM per 100 S.F. of duct surface at 2” w.g. test
pressure in compliance with the recommendations of SMACNA HVAC Air Duct
Leakage Test Manual.
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B. High Pressure Ductwork
1. This article shall apply to all environmental and fume exhaust ducts Duct Class
4”, 6”, and 10” w.g. designed for operation at Seal Class A and Leakage Class 6
for rectangular duct and Leakage Class 3 for round ductwork..
2. Ductwork shall be tested for leakage in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Air
Duct Leakage Test Manual.
3. All openings in the ductwork shall be capped or otherwise sealed prior to testing.
4. Testing apparatus shall consist of a high pressure blower with inlet damper or
variable speed control, coupled to a flow metering device . The flow metering
device shall consist of straightening vanes and a square edge orifice flow plate
installed between flanges in a tube with properly located pressure taps. The
entire assembly shall have the orifice plate, and calibrated capacity curves
selected for the pressures and flows anticipated. Pressure and flow reading shall
be tested by using “U�tube” manometers.
5. Testing apparatus shall be connected to the duct system, or portion of the system
to be tested with flexible duct.
6. Test Pressure shall be 125% of the scheduled fan operating pressure but not
greater than 10” w.g.
7. Leakage shall not exceed the allowable CFM per 100 S.F. of duct surface as
determined by the following formula: F=CL(P) .65 where F is the leakage factor
in CFM, CL is the applicable leakage class, and P is the test pressure.
C. Fire and Smoke Dampers:
1. Physical access to all fire and smoke dampers shall be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer.
2. All Fire and Smoke Dampers shall have links manually released and/or damper
operation verified in presence of Architect/Engineer's representative.
D. Domestic and HVAC Water:
1. Piping shall be tested and results approved by Architect/Engineer prior to
application of insulation.
2. Piping system shall be capped and subjected to a static air pressure of 50 psig
above operating pressure (minimum 125 psig), and pressure maintained for 4
hours with no leaks or loss in pressure.
3. Test source shall be isolated before conducting pressure tests.
E. Storm, Soil, and Waste Piping:
1. Underground sanitary and storm piping shall be tested and results approved by
the Architect/Engineer prior to covering with backfill.
2. Storm, soil, and waste piping shall be plugged and subjected to 120" static water
head. Water column shall be maintained for 4 hours with no leaks.
F. Fire Protection Piping:
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1. All piping shall be tested and results approved by the Architect/Engineer prior to
covering piping with backfill.
2. Piping system shall be capped and subjected to a minimum static water pressure
of 200 psig and maintained for 2 hours with no leaks or loss of pressure. The
test source shall be isolated before conducting pressure tests. Each control valve
and hydrant shall be opened and closed while under pressure to assure proper
operation.
3. Dry�pipe systems shall be pressure tested per requirements of NFPA 13.
G. Natural Gas and Fuel Oil Piping:
1. Piping shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the Utility and
NFPA.
2. Piping shall be filled with air or an inert gas to a minimum pressure of 2 psig
above delivery pressure and maintained for not less than 1 hour with no pressure
loss.
3. The test source of pressure shall be isolated before conducting pressure tests.
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