HomeMy WebLinkAbout15190.pdf BICKFORD OF CARMEL, IN 12/12/2012
MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION 15190-1
SECTION 15190
MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with ANSI A13.1 for lettering size, length of color field, colors, and viewing angles
of identification devices.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data
Submit manufacturer’s technical product data and installation instructions for each
identification material and device required.
B. Valve Tag Schedule
Submit for approval 3 original copies of the Valve Tag Schedule. Upon approval by the
Engineer, forward 3 original copies to the Owner. Include 1 copy in the O&M.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
Subject to compliance with requirements, provide mechanical identification materials of one of the
following:
Allen Systems, Inc. Brimar Industries, Inc.
Brady (W.H.) Co.; Signmark Div. Industrial Safety Supply Co., Inc.
Seton Name Plate Corp. Craftmark Identification Systems
2.2 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS
A. PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS
Provide manufacturer’s standard pre-printed, permanent adhesive, color-coded,
pressure-sensitive vinyl pipe markers, complying with ANSI A13.1. Comply with piping
system nomenclature as specified, scheduled or shown, and abbreviate only as
necessary for each application length. Print each pipe marker with arrows indicating
direction of flow, either integrally with piping system service lettering (to accommodate
both directions), or as separate unit of plastic.
B. VALVE TAGS
Provide 1-1/2”, 19-gage polished brass valve tags with stamp-engraved piping system
abbreviation in ¼” high letters and sequenced valve numbers ½” high, and with 5/32”
hole for fastener. Provide size and shape as specified or scheduled for each piping
system Fill tag engraving with black enamel.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard engraved plastic equipment tags. Background color
shall be black with white lettering. Minimum tag size shall be 1-1/2 inch by 3-inch x 1/8
inch thick. Minimum lettering height shall be 3/4 inch high. Equipment markers which
are to be used on equipment exposed to the weather shall have drilled mounting holes.
BICKFORD OF CARMEL, IN 12/12/2012
MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION 15190-2
Equipment markers which are to be used on equipment not exposed to the weather shall
have adhesive backing. Provide equipment identification marker / tag on each major
piece of mechanical equipment (i.e. exhaust fans, rooftop units, pumps, condensing
units, etc.). Marker / tag shall have the same mark as indicated on the Contract
Documents (i.e. RTU-1, CU-1, EF-1).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PIPING SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
A. Install pipe markers on each system indicated to receive identification, and include
arrows to show normal direction of flow. Provide pipe markers on each system where
system piping is visible. Where piping is indicated to be insulated by other sections of
this specification, pipe markers shall be applied to the pipe and to the insulation covering.
3.2 SYSTEMS TO BE IDENTIFIED
Domestic Cold Water Domestic Hot Water (120° F)
Domestic Hot Water Recirculating (120° F) Sanitary Waste – Above Ground
Sanitary Vent – Above Ground Condensate Drain
Natural Gas Piping - 2 LB Supply Ductwork
Return Ductwork Outside Air Ductwork
Exhaust Ductwork Fire Sprinkler Piping (Dry)
Fire Sprinkler Piping (Wet) Domestic Hot Water (140° F)
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