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SECTION 15010
BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
1. This section is supplemental to the General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract
for Construction and Division 1, General Requirements, of these Specifications. These
Sections shall apply to all phases of the Work specified, shown on the Drawings, and
required to provide for the complete installation of the mechanical systems for this project.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. CODES AND REGULATIONS
Applicable codes and regulations shall be as follows:
Local Utility Company Regulations
National Electrical Code (NEC)
2008 Indiana Mechanical Code
2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code
1999 Indiana Plumbing Code
2003 International Mechanical Code
2003 International Energy Conservation Code
2003 International Plumbing Code
Local Amendments to Above Codes
1.3 STANDARDS
1. Applicable standards of the following organizations shall establish the quality of materials
and equipment, the type and quality of workmanship, mode of operations, safety rules, and,
if so noted, performance certifications:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Air Diffusion Council (ADC)
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)
American Gas Association (AGA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Waterworks Association (AWWA)
American Welding Society (AWS)
Associated Air Balance Council (AABC)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI)
Cooling Tower Institute (CTI)
Federal Specifications (FS)
Hydronics Institute (HYDI)
Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers (I-B-R)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Military Specifications (MIL SPEC)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI)
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
Steel Boiler Institute (SBI)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
1.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1. All work shall be executed in accordance with the requirements of national, state, and local
codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the trade affected.
Work required by the Contract Documents, which exceeds the minimum requirements of the
governing codes, standards, and regulations, shall be done as shown or specified within the
contract documents.
Include Payments for fees, permits, inspections, and licensing required for the Mechanical
Work under this Division.
Payments of assessments and charges levied by the serving utilities, relative to the
Mechanical Work, shall be paid by the Owner.
Should inconsistencies or omissions appear in the Contract Documents, it shall be the duty
of the Contractor to timely notify the Architect/Engineer in writing. Upon receipt of said
notice, the Architect/Engineer shall instruct the Contractor as to the measures to be taken,
and Contractor shall comply with Architect/Engineer’s instructions.
All terms of the Contract Documents are considered to be complimentary. However, in the
event that such an interpretation is not possible, the order of precedence of the Contract
Documents shall be: (1) Addenda to any document forming a part of the Contract
Documents; (2) Specifications, unless the drawings impose a higher standard or greater
requirement on the Contractor, in which case the drawings take precedence; (3) Drawings,
unless the provisions of (2) apply.
1.5 DRAWINGS AND MEASUREMENTS
1. DRAWING USE
Mechanical drawings are diagrammatic and indicate the general arrangement of systems
and equipment, except when specifically dimensioned or detailed. Plumbing, piping, and
ductwork plans are intended to show size, capacity, approximate location, direction, and
general relationship of one work phase to another, but not exact detail or arrangement.
As the mechanical drawings are of small scale, it is not possible to show all the necessary
offsets, fittings, accessories and appurtenances. The Contractor shall examine the
Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Drawings and Specifications; to
obtain exact locations, measurements, levels, etc., at the site; and coordinate all systems
accordingly, furnishing such fittings, offsets, and accessories as may be required at no
additional expense to the Owner.
2. DRAWING MEASUREMENT
Mechanical drawings shall not be scaled for roughing-in measurements nor used as shop
drawings.
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For exact locations of building elements, refer to the dimensioned Architectural and
Structural Drawings. Other Drawings are diagrammatic or schematic. Field measurements
shall take precedence over dimensioned Drawings.
3. RECORD DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall maintain, on a regular basis, a complete set of Mechanical Drawings in
the jobsite office indicating the actual installation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Where any material, equipment or systems components are installed differently from that
shown, indicate such differences clearly and neatly.
Upon project completion, submit the record set of Drawings to the Architect/Engineer.
1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION
1. The Contractor shall examine the premise and all conditions thereon and/or therein and
compare these conditions with all Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall
ascertain and check all conditions that may affect his work. The Contractor's Bid shall take
into consideration all such conditions as may affect the work under this Contract. No
adjustment will be made on the Contractor’s behalf for additional expenses incurred as a
result of their failure to verify reasonably ascertainable field information.
1.7 SUPERVISION
1. The “Lead” Mechanical Contractor shall submit for review and acceptance the name of the
individual (including resume, work experience, training documentation and references)
whom shall serve as the Contractor’s primary on-site representative and “Competent
Person” as defined by OSHA. This person shall actively supervise and coordinate the work
of the Contractor at a “Field level” and that of any and all lower tier Contractor’s employed by
the Contractor. This individual shall be assigned to the Project “full time” and shall be on-site
at all times when the Contractor and/or his lower tier contractors are performing work.
2. The Owner shall reserve the right approve or reject the proposed individual, company and/or
qualifications. If the Owner elects to disapprove an individual, company or qualifications the
General Contractor shall submit an alternate for approval at no additional cost to the Owner.
1.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES
1. The Contractor shall bear the responsibility to diligently coordinate his work with the
Electrical Contractor and with that of other trades to facilitate work flow and maintain the
Project Schedule. Refer to other Drawings and parts of this Specification that cover the
work of other trades carried on in conjunction with the Mechanical Work such that all work
can proceed without interference due to a lack of coordination.
2. Install all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems to provide access to valves,
dampers, access panels, filters, coils, etc. to facilitate proper maintenance. Properly size
and locate inserts for hangers, chases, sleeves, equipment bases, accesses etc. and
coordinate same with the General Contractor as necessary. Mechanical Contractor shall
furnish pertinent product data and accurate wiring diagrams to the General Contractor and
Electrical Contractor for all equipment furnished by the Mechanical Contractor.
3. Ceiling cavity must be carefully reviewed and coordinated with all trades. In the event of the
conflict, the installation of mechanical equipment and piping shall conform to the following
priority lists:
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Plumbing, Waste and Soil Lines or other lines requiring a definite slope
Supply, Return and Exhaust Ductwork
Water Piping
Temperature Control Piping and/or Wiring
1.9 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING COORDINATION
1. The Mechanical Contractor shall coordinate with the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB)
Contractor as to any additional Peete’s Plugs, thermometers, etc that the TAB Contractor
requires to be installed, at no additional cost, in order for the Tab Contractor to provide the
TAB data requested.
1.10 SUBMITTALS
1. SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
Submit shop drawings, product data, and samples for materials, products, equipment, and
systems noted in each Section of the Specifications.
Submittals shall clearly indicate the proposed item, its quality, capacities, characteristics,
and details. Items shall be identified with the same "MARK" as used in the Contract
Documents.
2. REPORTS, EQUIPMENT START-UP, WARRANTIES AND CERTIFICATES
Submit reports, equipment start-up, warranties, and certificates as noted in each Section of
the Specifications.
Where equipment start-up is specified, provide a factory authorized and trained
representative to supervise installation, start-up, and/or proper operation of equipment.
Submit start-up report to the Architect/Engineer certifying that equipment is installed properly
and test at operating conditions as indicated in the Contract Documents.
1.11 INSTRUCTIONS
1. VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS
Provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions
to the Owner's personnel in the operation and maintenance for each piece of equipment. All
such training shall be done at the jobsite.
Instructions for different items of equipment, that are component parts of a complete system,
shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. Instructors for every piece of
component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included
in a system are complete.
Instruction period shall be at times scheduled by the Owner's representative, and shall be
considered concluded only when the Owner's Representative is satisfied in regard to
complete and thorough coverage. These services shall be available for a period of not less
than 40 hours.
2. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
Contractor shall prepare four (4) complete operating and maintenance manuals for the entire
system. Manuals shall be contained in three-ring hardback binders. Four (4) identical and
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complete manuals shall be provided and it shall contain all Mechanical Literature for
plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Manual shall include, but not be limited to the following sections with each section
partitioned off with a protruding index tab indicating which one of the following sections it
contains:
A. Start-Up and Shut-Down Procedure. A written description of the procedure for starting up
and shutting down each mechanical system shall be included in the manual. This
description shall include motors to start, valves to open, etc., in proper sequence and
location of switches, starters, push buttons and valves.
B. Names, address and telephone number of the manufacturer and local representative who
stocks or furnishes repair parts for all items of equipment. This shall be typed on a
single page in front of the binder. This Contractor shall not list Himself unless he is a
listed representative by the Manufacturer’s Company and stocks parts.
C. Filter List. A list of all filters with sizes, types and quantities required by each piece of
equipment shall be included in the manual.
D. Manufacturer’s Start-up of Equipment (when required). This document shall date and
time of start-up, printed name and signed name of factory authorized start-up personnel,
and any notes concerning start-up and operation.
E. Manufacturer’s Manuals and Parts Lists. Operating and Maintenance manuals and parts
lists furnished by equipment manufacturers shall be included in this manual.
F. Shop Drawings. One (1) copy of each approved shop drawing shall be included in this
manual.
G. Air and Water Balance Reports, including water tests, etc.
H. All written warranties and guarantees on equipment such as water heaters, boilers,
compressors, etc.
I. Index. A complete index shall be included at the front of the manual.
J. Binder. All of the above-described items shall be assembled in three identical separate
three-ring binders with hard cover and durable cloth or plastic finish.
Manuals shall be typed and bound and shall be furnished in four (4) copies.
All four manuals shall be turned over to the engineer for approval and distribution to the
Owner. Upon approval one (1) copy shall be returned to the Contractor who will mount
same within the mechanical room for use by the Owner. Manuals shall be delivered not less
than sixty (60) days prior to turning of the building over to the Owner.
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