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1 3.06 VALVE INSTALLATION A. Install manual gas shutoff valve for each gas appliance ahead of corrugated stainless-steel tubing, aluminum, or copper connector. B. Install underground valves with valve boxes. C. Install regulators and overpressure protection devices with maintenance access space adequate for servicing and testing. D. Install earthquake valves aboveground outside buildings according to listing. E. Install anode for metallic valves in underground PE piping PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION A. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. B. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly. C. Threaded Joints: 1. Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads complying with ASME B Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. 3. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full inside diameter of pipe. 4. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dryseal threading is specified. 5. 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. D. Welded Joints: 1. Construct joints according to AWS D10.12/D10.12M, using qualified processes and welding operators. 2. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. 3. Patch factory-applied protective coating as recommended by manufacturer at field welds and where damage to coating occurs during construction. E. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter. F. Flanged Joints: Install gasket material, size, type, and thickness appropriate for natural-gas service. Install gasket concentrically positioned. G. Flared Joints: Cut tubing with roll cutting tool. Flare tube end with tool to result in flare dimensions complying with SAE J513. Tighten finger tight, then use wrench. Do not overtighten HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION A. Install seismic restraints on piping. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint devices specified in Division 15 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment." FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING RC&P Project # of 20

2 B. Comply with requirements for pipe hangers and supports specified in Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports." C. Install hangers for horizontal steel piping with the following maximum spacing and minimum rod sizes: 1. NPS 1 and Smaller: Maximum span, 96 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 2. NPS 1-1/4: Maximum span, 108 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 3. NPS 1-1/2 and NPS 2: Maximum span, 108 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 4. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2: Maximum span, 10 feet; minimum rod size, 1/2 inch. 5. NPS 4 and Larger: Maximum span, 10 feet; minimum rod size, 5/8 inch. D. Install hangers for horizontal drawn-temper copper tubing with the following maximum spacing and minimum rod sizes: 1. NPS 3/8: Maximum span, 48 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 2. NPS 1/2 and NPS 5/8: Maximum span, 72 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 3. NPS 3/4 and NPS 7/8: Maximum span, 84 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 4. NPS 1: Maximum span, 96 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. E. Install hangers for horizontal, corrugated stainless-steel tubing with the following maximum spacing and minimum rod sizes: 1. NPS 3/8: Maximum span, 48 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 2. NPS 1/2: Maximum span, 72 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch. 3. NPS 3/4 and Larger: Maximum span, 96 inches; minimum rod size, 3/8 inch CONNECTIONS A. Connect to utility's gas main according to utility's procedures and requirements. B. Install natural-gas piping electrically continuous, and bonded to gas appliance equipment grounding conductor of the circuit powering the appliance according to NFPA 70. C. Install piping adjacent to appliances to allow service and maintenance of appliances. D. Connect piping to appliances using manual gas shutoff valves and unions. Install valve within 72 inches of each gas-fired appliance and equipment. Install union between valve and appliances or equipment. E. Sediment Traps: Install tee fitting with capped nipple in bottom to form drip, as close as practical to inlet of each appliance LABELING AND IDENTIFYING A. Comply with requirements in Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification" for piping and valve identification. B. Install detectable warning tape directly above gas piping, 12 inches below finished grade, except 6 inches below subgrade under pavements and slabs. FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING RC&P Project # of 20

3 3.11 PAINTING A. Comply with requirements in Division 9 painting Sections for painting interior and exterior natural-gas piping. B. Paint exposed, exterior metal piping, valves, service regulators, service meters and meter bars, earthquake valves, and piping specialties, except components, with factory-applied paint or protective coating. 1. Alkyd System: MPI EXT 5.1D. a. Prime Coat: Alkyd anticorrosive metal primer. b. Intermediate Coat: Exterior alkyd enamel matching topcoat. c. Topcoat: Exterior alkyd enamel gloss. d. Color: Gray. C. Paint exposed, interior metal piping, valves, service regulators, service meters and meter bars, earthquake valves, and piping specialties, except components, with factory-applied paint or protective coating. 1. Latex Over Alkyd Primer System: MPI INT 5.1Q. a. Prime Coat: Alkyd anticorrosive metal primer. b. Intermediate Coat: Interior latex matching topcoat. c. Topcoat: Interior latex gloss. d. Color: Gray. 2. Alkyd System: MPI INT 5.1E. a. Prime Coat: Alkyd anticorrosive metal primer. b. Intermediate Coat: Interior alkyd matching topcoat. c. Topcoat: Interior alkyd gloss. d. Color: Gray. D. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-applied finishes with materials and by procedures to match original factory finish CONCRETE BASES A. Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to seismic codes at Project. 1. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches 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 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. Use 3000-psig, 28-day, compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections. FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING RC&P Project # of 20

4 B. Tests and Inspections: 1. Test, inspect, and purge natural gas according to NFPA 54 and authorities having jurisdiction. C. Natural-gas piping will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. D. Prepare test and inspection reports DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain earthquake valves OUTDOOR PIPING SCHEDULE A. Underground natural-gas piping shall be the following: 1. PE pipe and fittings joined by heat fusion, or mechanical couplings; service-line risers with tracer wire terminated in an accessible location. 2. Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints, or mechanical couplings. Coat pipe and fittings with protective coating for steel piping. B. Aboveground natural-gas piping shall be the following: 1. Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints. 2. Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints. C. Branch Piping in Cast-in-Place Concrete to Single Appliance: Annealed-temper copper tube with wroughtcopper fittings and brazed joints. Install piping embedded in concrete with no joints in concrete. D. Containment Conduit: Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints. Coat pipe and fittings with protective coating for steel piping INDOOR PIPING SCHEDULE FOR SYSTEM PRESSURES LESS THAN 0.5 PSIG A. Aboveground, branch piping NPS 1 and smaller shall be one of the following: 1. Corrugated stainless-steel tubing with mechanical fittings having socket or threaded ends to match adjacent piping. 2. Annealed-temper, tin-lined copper tube with flared joints and fittings. 3. Annealed-temper, copper tube with wrought-copper fittings and brazed joints. 4. Aluminum tube with flared fittings and joints. 5. Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints. B. Aboveground, distribution piping shall be the following: 1. Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints. 2. Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints. 3. Drawn-temper copper tube with wrought-copper fittings and brazed joints. C. Underground, below building, piping shall be the following: 1. Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded joints. FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING RC&P Project # of 20

5 2. Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints. CITY OF MIAMI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM D. Containment Conduit: Steel pipe with wrought-steel fittings and welded joints. Coat pipe and fittings with protective coating for steel piping. E. Containment Conduit Vent Piping: Steel pipe with malleable-iron fittings and threaded or wrought-steel fittings with welded joints. Coat underground pipe and fittings with protective coating for steel piping UNDERGROUND MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE SCHEDULE A. Connections to Existing Gas Piping: Use valve and fitting assemblies made for tapping utility's gas mains and listed by an NRTL. B. Underground: 1. PE valves. 2. NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze plug valves. 3. NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Cast-iron, lubricated plug valves ABOVEGROUND MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE SCHEDULE A. Valves for pipe sizes NPS 2 and smaller at service meter shall be the following: 1. One-piece, bronze ball valve with bronze trim. 2. Two-piece, full port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim. 3. Bronze plug valve. B. Valves for pipe sizes NPS 2-1/2 and larger at service meter shall be the following: 1. Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim. 2. Bronze plug valve. 3. Cast-iron, nonlubricated plug valve. C. Distribution piping valves for pipe sizes NPS 2 and smaller shall be the following: 1. One-piece, bronze ball valve with bronze trim. 2. Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim. 3. Bronze plug valve. D. Distribution piping valves for pipe sizes NPS 2-1/2 and larger shall be the following: 1. Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim. 2. Bronze plug valve. 3. Cast-iron, nonlubricated plug valve. E. Valves in branch piping for single appliance shall be the following: 1. One-piece, bronze ball valve with bronze trim. 2. Two-piece, full-port, bronze ball valves with bronze trim. 3. Bronze plug valve. END OF SECTION FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING RC&P Project # of 20

6 SECTION PLUMBING FIXTURES PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section RELATED WORK A. Division 15 Section "Valves for valves used ad supply stop. B. Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties 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 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. Delete paragraph below if no electrical components. 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. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in ICC A117.1, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities"; Public Law , "Architectural Barriers Act"; and Public Law , "Americans with Disabilities Act"; about plumbing fixtures for people with disabilities. E. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in Public Law , "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. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

7 G. Select combinations of fixtures and trim, faucets, fittings, and other components that are compatible. H. The terms Listed and labeled shall be as defined in the National Electrical Code, article 100. I. Design Concept: The drawings indicated types of plumbing fixtures and are based on the specific descriptions, manufactures, models, and numbers indicated. Plumbing fixtures having equal performance characteristics by other manufacturers may be considered provided that deviations in dimensions, operation, color or finish, or other characteristics are minor and do not change the design concept or intended performance as judged by the Cotr. Burden of proof for equality of plumbing fixtures is on the proposer DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver plumbing fixtures in manufacturer s protective packing, crafting, and covering. B. Store plumbing fixtures on elevated platforms in a dry location 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 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. B. Faucet Washers and O-Rings: Equal to 10 percent of amount of each type and size installed. C. Faucet Cartridges and O-Rings: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type and size installed. D. Flushometer Valve, Repair Kits: Equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but not less than 12 of each type. E. Provide hinged-top wood or metal box, or individual metal boxes, with separate compartments for each type and size of extra materials listed above. F. Flushometer Tank, Repair Kits: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type installed, but not less than 2 of each type. G. Toilet Seats: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type installed. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated on the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

8 1. Water Closets: American Standard, Inc. Crane Plumbing/Fiat Products. Kohler Co. 2. Urinals: American Standard, Inc. Crane Plumbing/Fiat Products Kohler Co. 3. Lavatories: American Standard, Inc. Crane Plumbing/Fiat Products Kohler Co. 4. Sinks: Elkay Manufacturing Co. Just Manufacturing Co. 5. Mop Basins: Crane Plumbing/Fiat Products. E.L. Mustee & Sons, Inc. Florestone Products Co. Inc. 6. Water Coolers: Elkay manufacturing Co. Filtrine Manufacturing Co. Haws Drinking Faucet Co. 7. Showers: Symmons Powers 8. Toilet Seats: Bemis Mfg. Co. Church Seat Co. Olsonite Corp. 9. Flushometers: Coyne & Delany Co. Sloan Valve Co. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Flush valve Operations. 10. Commercial/Industrial Cast-Brass Faucets: American Standard, Inc. Chicago Faucet co. Kohler Co. Speakman Co. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

9 11. Miscellaneous Fittings (Except Faucets): Brass Craft Subsidiary; Masco Co. Bridgeport Plumbing Products, Inc. Central Brass Manufacturing Co. Chicago Faucet Co. Crane Plumbing/Fiat Products. Kohler Co. McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc. Royal Brass Mfg. Co. Sanitary-Dash Manufacturing Co., Inc. T & S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. 12. Supports: Josam Co. Smith (Jay R.) Mfg. Co. Wade Div.; Tyler Pipe. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Hydromechanics Div PLUMBING FIXTURES, GENERAL A. Provide plumbing fixtures and trim, fittings, other components, and supports as specified in "Plumbing Fixture Data Sheets" at the end of Part 3 of this Section. 1. Fixtures that are wall hung or abut a wall or other surfaces shall have the abutting edges, surfaces, etc., factory ground true and square. 2. Exposed Pipes: All water supplied to fixtures which are exposed to view (excepting from flush valves to fixture spud and/or otherwise specified) including waste pipe from traps thru the walls, shall be of I.P.S. brass pipe with cast brass screw banded fittings, all of which shall be polished chromium plated. The excepted flush valve pipe shall be of heavy gauge seamless brass tubing which shall also be chromium plated. a. Supplies & Stops: All lavatories and sinks shall be provided with Chicago Faucet Co. chrome plated, loose key stops either of the straight or angle type as required by type of fixture and chrome plated flexible supplies. b. Supplies, wastes, and traps, etc., which are in cabinet work below fixtures shall be considered exposed to view. c. Test connections shall be of the same pipe material as the domestic water supply piping. 3. Wall Flanges: All water supplies and wastes, where they enter wall or pipe spaces, shall be finished with one-piece brass polished chromium plated wall flanges. 4. Fixture Trim Finish: All exposed metal fixture trim shall be polished chromium plated finish. 5. Flow Controls: Unless included with fixture trim, Dole, Chicago Faucet or Hays chrome plated flow control units shall be provided in the supplies to all sinks, lavatories and showers except Service Sinks, and Safety Showers. Controls shall have a capacity of l-l/2 G.P.M. for both hot and cold water supply to sinks and lavatories and a maximum of 1.5 G.P.M. for showers. 6. Lavatory Waste and Trap: Each lavatory, unless otherwise specified with fixture, shall be provided with a McGuire 155A cast grid drain with 1-1/4" tailpiece, McGuire No /4 x 1-1/4 semi cast "P" trap. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

10 a. Equal wastes and traps as manufactured by fixture manufacturer will be acceptable. 7. Water Closet Seats: Each water closet, unless otherwise specified, shall be provided with a Bemis 1955-SSC white elongated open front seat, with combination self-sustaining and check hinge. 8. Fixture Supports: All wall hung fixtures shall be supported by means of chair carriers as hereinafter specified. a. Urinals, Lavatories and Electric Water Coolers: All wall hung urinals, lavatories and electric water coolers shall be supported by means of a chair carrier with stub feet equal to Zurn ZX extruded system for thin wall construction. B. Support categories are: 1. Chair Carriers: Supports with steel pipe uprights for wall-hanging fixtures. Urinal chair carriers shall have bearing plates. 2. Chair Carriers, Heavy Duty: Supports with rectangular steel uprights for wall-hanging fixtures. 3. Reinforcement: 1/4-inch by 6-inch steel plates attached to wall construction, to secure floor-mounted and special fixtures to wall. 4. Support Types: Provide support of category specified, of type having features required to match fixture. 5. Provide supports where specified as part of fixture description, in lieu of category and type requirements above. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Examine roughing-in for potable cold water and hot water supplies and soil, waste, and vent piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections prior to installing fixtures. B. Examine walls, floors, and cabinets for suitable conditions where fixtures are to be installed. C. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected APPLICATION A. Install plumbing fixtures and specified components, in accordance with designations and locations indicated on Drawings. B. Install supports for plumbing fixtures in accordance with categories indicated, and of type required: 1. Carriers for following fixtures: a. Wall-hanging fixtures supported from wall construction. 2. Chair carriers for the following fixtures: a. Wall-hanging urinals. b. Wall-hanging electric water coolers. 3. Heavy-duty chair carriers for the following fixtures: a. Fixtures where specified. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

11 3.03 INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES A. Install plumbing fixtures level and plumb, in accordance with fixture manufacturers' written installation instructions, roughing-in drawings, and referenced standards. B. Install wall-hanging, back-outlet urinals with gasket seals. C. Fasten wall-hanging plumbing fixtures securely to supports attached to building substrate when supports are specified. D. Fasten counter-mounting-type plumbing fixtures to casework. E. Secure supplies behind wall or within wall pipe space, providing rigid installation. F. Set mop basins in leveling bed of cement grout. G. Install stop valve in an accessible location in each water supply to each fixture. H. Install trap on fixture outlet except for fixtures having integral trap. I. Install escutcheons at each wall, floor, and ceiling penetration in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork. Use deep pattern escutcheons where required to conceal protruding pipe fittings. J. Seal fixtures to walls, floors, and counters using a sanitary-type, one-part, mildew-resistant, silicone sealant. Match sealant color to fixture color CONNECTIONS A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other sections of Division 15. The Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. The following are specific connection requirements: B. Install piping connections between plumbing fixtures and piping systems and plumbing equipment specified in other sections of Division FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Inspect each installed fixture for damage. Replace damaged fixtures and components. B. Test fixtures to demonstrate proper operation upon completion of installation and after units are water pressurized. Replace malfunctioning fixtures and components, then retest. Repeat procedure until all units operate properly ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Operate and adjust faucets and controls. Replace damaged and malfunctioning fixtures, fittings, and controls. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

12 B. Operate and adjust disposers, hot water dispensers, and controls. Replace damaged and malfunctioning units and controls. C. Adjust water pressure at drinking fountains, electric water coolers, and faucets, shower valves, and flushometers having controls, to provide proper flow and stream. D. Replace washers of leaking and dripping faucets and stops. E. Clean fixtures, fittings, and spout and drain strainers with manufacturers' recommended cleaning methods and materials. F. Review the data in Operating and Maintenance Manuals. Refer to Division 1 Section "Project Closeout." 3.07 PROTECTION A. Provide protective covering for installed fixtures and fittings. B. Do not allow use of fixtures for temporary facilities, except when approved in writing by the Owner CARRIERS A. All carriers shall be fully bolted to floor and installed as recommended by manufacturer. 1. Lavatory/Lavatory HC: a. Rectangular structural steel uprights with integral welded heavy steel foot, cast iron concealed arms. Model by Josam or accepted equivalent. 2. Urinal: a. Rectangular structural steel uprights with integral welded steel foot, hanger bracket, lower bearing plate. Model by Josam or accepted equivalent INSPECTION A. Do not proceed with the work of this section until conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work have been corrected EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURE CONNECTIONS A. Provide necessary material and labor to connect fixtures and equipment having plumbing connections including fixtures and equipment specified and furnished in other sections. B. Supply Pipe Cut-off Valves: 1. Equip supply pipes to each item of equipment or fixture (except faucets furnished with an integral stop) with a cutoff valve to enable isolation of the item of equipment or fixture for repair and maintenance without interfering with operation of other items of equipment or fixtures. C. Supply Pipe Support: Anchor supply piping to all items of equipment or fixtures to prevent movement. PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

13 D. Templates: Furnish templates and rough opening dimensions to fabricators of countertops and case work for location and sizes of openings for faucets and sink. END OF SECTION PLUMBING FIXTURES RC&P Project # of 8

14 SECTION PLUMBING SPECIALTIES PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section RELATED WORK A. Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for water meters, thermometers, and pressure gages. B. Basic Mechanical Material and Methods. C. Basic Mechanical Requirements PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Provide components and installation capable of producing piping systems with following minimum workingpressure ratings, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Domestic Water Piping: 150 psig. 2. Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping: 10-foot head of water. 3. Storm Drainage Piping: 10-foot head of water SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Include rated capacities and shipping, installed, and operating weights. Indicate materials, finishes, dimensions, required clearances, and methods of assembly of components; and piping and wiring connections for the following: 1. Backflow preventers and water regulators. 2. Water hammer arresters and trap seal primer valves and systems. 3. Hose bibbs, hydrants. 4. Cleanouts, floor drains, open receptors. 5. Vent caps, vent terminals, and roof flashing assemblies. 6. Sleeve penetration systems. D. Shop drawings. E. Field test reports. F. Maintenance Data: For plumbing specialties to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following: 1. Trap seal primer valves and systems. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

15 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of plumbing specialties and are based on the specific system indicated. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements." B. Plumbing specialties shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency. 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. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME B31.9, "Building Services Piping," for piping materials and installation. E. NSF Compliance: 1. Comply with NSF 14, "Plastics Piping Components and Related Materials," for plastic domestic water piping components. Include marking "NSF-pw" on plastic potable-water piping and "NSF-dwv" on plastic drain, waste, and vent piping. 2. Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects, Sections 1 through 9," for potable domestic water plumbing specialties 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. Water Filter Cartridges: Equal to 200 percent of amount installed for each type and size indicated. 2. Operating Key Handles: Equal to 100 percent of amount installed for each key-operated hose bibb and hydrant installed. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the products specified. 2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified TRAP SEAL PRIMER VALVES A. Supply-Type Trap Seal Primer Valves: ASSE 1018, water-supply-fed type, with the following characteristics: 1. Manufacturers: a. Josam Co. b. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co. c. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. d. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Specification Drainage Operation. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

16 psig minimum working pressure. 3. Bronze body with atmospheric-vented drain chamber. 4. Inlet and Outlet Connections: NPS 1/2 threaded, union, or solder joint. 5. Gravity Drain Outlet Connection: NPS 1/2 threaded or solder joint. 6. Finish: Chrome plated, or rough bronze for units used with pipe or tube that is not chrome finished. B. Trap Seal Primer System: Factory-fabricated, automatic-operation assembly for wall mounting with the following: 1. Manufacturers: a. Precision Plumbing Products, Inc. 2. Piping: NPS 3/4, ASTM B 88, Type L; copper, water tubing inlet and manifold with number of NPS 1/2outlets as indicated. 3. Cabinet: Steel box with stainless-steel cover. 4. Electric Controls: 24-hour timer, solenoid valve, and manual switch for 120-V ac power. 5. Water Hammer Arrester: ASSE Vacuum Breaker: ASSE MISCELLANEOUS PIPING SPECIALTIES A. Water Hammer Arresters: ASSE 1010 or PDI-WH 201, metal-bellows type with pressurized metal cushioning chamber. Sizes indicated are based on ASSE 1010 or PDI-WH 201, Sizes A through F. 1. Manufacturers: a. Josam Co. b. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co. c. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Specification Drainage Operation. B. Water Hammer Arresters: ASSE 1010 or PDI-WH 201, piston type with pressurized metal-tube cushioning chamber. Sizes indicated are based on ASSE 1010, Sizes AA and A through F or PDI-WH 201, Sizes A through F. 1. Manufacturers: a. Josam Co. b. Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc. c. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div. C. Hose Bibbs: Bronze body with replaceable seat disc complying with ASME A M for compression-type faucets. Include NPS 1/2 or NPS 3/4 threaded or solder-joint inlet, of design suitable for pressure of at least 125 psig; integral or field-installed, nonremovable, drainable hose-connection vacuum breaker; and garden-hose threads complying with ASME B on outlet. 1. Finish for Equipment Rooms: Rough bronze, or chrome or nickel plated. 2. Finish for Service Areas: Rough brass. 3. Finish for Finished Rooms: Chrome or nickel plated. 4. Operation for Equipment Rooms: Wheel handle or operating key. 5. Operation for Service Areas: Operating key. 6. Operation for Finished Rooms: Wheel handle Operating key. 7. Include operating key with each operating-key hose bibb. 8. Include integral wall flange with each chrome- or nickel-plated hose bibb. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

17 D. Roof Flashing Assemblies: Manufactured assembly made of 4-lb/sq inch-thick, lead flashing collar and skirt extending at least 8 inches from pipe with galvanized steel boot reinforcement and counterflashing fitting. 1. Available Manufacturers: 2. Manufacturers: a. Acorn Engineering Company; Elmdor/Stoneman Division. 3. Extended Vent Cap: With field-installed, vandal-proof vent cap. E. Open Drains: Shop or field fabricate from ASTM A 74, Service class, hub-and-spigot, cast-iron, soil-pipe fittings. Include P-trap, hub-and-spigot riser section; and where required, increaser fitting, joined with ASTM C 564, rubber gaskets. F. Deep-Seal Traps: Cast-iron or bronze casting, with inlet and outlet matching connected piping and cleanout trap seal primer valve connection. 1. NPS 2: 4-inch-minimum water seal. 2. NPS 2-1/2and Larger: 5-inch-minimum water seal. G. Floor-Drain Inlet Fittings: Cast iron, with threaded inlet and threaded or spigot outlet, and trap seal primer valve connection. H. Vent Terminals: Commercially manufactured, shop- or field-fabricated, frost-proof assembly constructed of galvanized steel, copper, or lead-coated copper. Size to provide 1-inch enclosed air space between outside of pipe and inside of flashing collar extension with counterflashing CLEANOUTS A. General: Size cleanouts as indicated on drawings, or where not indicated, same size as connected drainage piping except where indicated otherwise. B. Cleanouts: ASME A M, cast-iron body with straight threads and gasket seal or taper threads and bronze closure plug. Cleanouts installed in floors above grade shall have flashing flange and clamping ring. Cleanouts for installation in floors not having membrane waterproofing may be furnished without clamping ring. C. Cleanout, Type FCO-1: 1. Description: Cast iron floor cleanout with adjustable housing, bronze closure plug and round scoriated nickel bronze cover secured with vandal proof screws. Provide carpet cleanout markers where floors are to be carpeted and flashing flange and ring where required. 2. Prototype: Zurn Z-1400 with options as required by specifications. D. Cleanout, Type YCO-1 (Exterior): 1. Description: cast iron floor cleanout with adjustable housing, bronze closure plug and round heavy-duty scoriated cast iron tractor cover secured with vandal proof screws. 2. Prototype: Zurn Z-1400 with options as required by specifications. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

18 E. Cleanout WCO-1: 1. Description: Round stainless steel smooth wall access cover, center screw, coated cast cleanout perrule with no hub-connection and bronze countersunk plug. 2. Prototype: Zurn ZS FLOOR DRAINS A. General: Size outlets as indicated on drawings. B. Floor Drains: ASME A M, cast-iron body, with seepage flange and clamping device. Floor drains for installation in floors not having membrane waterproofing may have seepage flange without clamping device. Floor drains for use as area drains in exterior slab on grade may be furnished with anchor flange instead of seepage flange and clamping device. C. Floor Drain, Type FD-1 (Interior, Unfinished and Finished Floor Areas): 1. Description: Duro cast iron body with flashing collar, bottom outlet, and adjustable strainer head with 5 Sq. 2. Prototype: Jay R. Smith 2005 D. Acid Waste (FD-2): 1. Polypropylene body with plain end bottom outlet. Polypropylene combination invertible membrane clamp with adjustable polypropylene head and stainless steel frame and grate. 2. Jay R. Smith ROOF DRAINS A. Roof Drains: Coated cast iron roof drain with sealing gasket, large polypropylene locking dome, non-puncturing clamp ring with internal gravel stop, adjustable top with wide roof flange, large sump with anchor flange and bottom outlet inside caulk connection. No. Z-100-E4 by Zurn or accepted equivalent. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for piping joining materials, joint construction, and basic installation requirements. B. Install trap seal primer valves with outlet piping pitched down toward drain trap a minimum of 1 percent and connect to floor-drain body, trap, or inlet fitting. Adjust valve for proper flow. C. Install cleanouts in aboveground piping and building drain piping according to the following, unless otherwise indicated: 1. Size same as drainage piping up to NPS 4. Use NPS 4for larger drainage piping unless larger cleanout is indicated. 2. Locate at each change in direction of piping greater than 45 degrees. 3. Locate at minimum intervals of 50 feetfor piping NPS 4and smaller and 100 feetfor larger piping. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

19 4. Locate at base of each vertical soil and waste stack. D. Install cleanout deck plates with top flush with finished floor, for floor cleanouts for piping below floors. E. Install cleanout wall access covers, of types indicated, with frame and cover flush with finished wall, for cleanouts located in concealed piping. F. Install flashing flange and clamping device with each stack and cleanout passing through floors with waterproof membrane. G. Install vent flashing sleeves on stacks passing through roof. Secure over stack flashing according to manufacturer's written instructions. H. Install floor drains at low points of surface areas to be drained. Set grates of drains flush with finished floor, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Position floor drains for easy access and maintenance. 2. Set floor drains below elevation of surrounding finished floor to allow floor drainage. Set with grates depressed according to the following drainage area radii: a. Radius, 30 Inches or Less: Equivalent to 1 percent slope, but not less than 1/4-inchtotal depression. b. Radius, 30 to 60 Inches: Equivalent to 1 percent slope. c. Radius, 60 Inches or Larger: Equivalent to 1 percent slope, but not greater than 1-inchtotal depression. 3. Install floor-drain flashing collar or flange so no leakage occurs between drain and adjoining flooring. Maintain integrity of waterproof membranes where penetrated. 4. Install individual traps for floor drains connected to sanitary building drain, unless otherwise indicated. I. Install roof drains at low points of roof areas according to roof membrane manufacturer's written installation instructions. 1. Install roof-drain flashing collar or flange so no leakage occurs between drain and adjoining roofing. Maintain integrity of waterproof membranes where penetrated. 2. Position roof drains for easy access and maintenance. J. Fasten wall-hanging plumbing specialties securely to supports attached to building substrate if supports are specified and to building wall construction if no support is indicated. K. Fasten recessed-type plumbing specialties to reinforcement built into walls. L. Install wood-blocking reinforcement for wall-mounting and recessed-type plumbing specialties. M. Install individual shutoff valve in each water supply to plumbing specialties. Use ball, gate, or globe valve if specific valve is not indicated. Install shutoff valves in accessible locations. Refer to Division 15 Section "Valves" for general-duty ball, butterfly, check, gate, and globe valves. N. Install traps on plumbing specialty drain outlets. Omit traps on indirect wastes unless trap is indicated. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

20 O. Install escutcheons at wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork. Use deep-pattern escutcheons if required to conceal protruding pipe fittings CONNECTIONS A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 15 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance. C. Connect plumbing specialties to piping specified in other Division 15 Sections. D. Ground equipment. E. 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. F. Connect plumbing specialties and devices that require power according to Division 16 Sections FLASHING INSTALLATION A. Fabricate flashing from single piece unless large pans, sumps, or other drainage shapes are required. Join flashing according to the following if required: 1. Lead Sheets: Burn joints of lead sheets 6-lb/sq. ft, inchthickness or thicker. Solder joints of lead sheets 4-lb/sq. ft, inchthickness or thinner. 2. Copper Sheets: Solder joints of copper sheets. B. Install sheet flashing on pipes, sleeves, and specialties passing through or embedded in floors and roofs with waterproof membrane. 1. Pipe Flashing: Sleeve type, matching pipe size, with minimum length of 10 inches, and skirt or flange extending at least 8 inches around pipe. 2. Sleeve Flashing: Flat sheet, with skirt or flange extending at least 8 inches around sleeve. 3. Embedded Specialty Flashing: Flat sheet, with skirt or flange extending at least 8 inches around specialty. C. Set flashing on floors and roofs in solid coating of bituminous cement. D. Secure flashing into sleeve and specialty clamping ring or device. E. Install flashing for piping passing through roofs with counterflashing or commercially made flashing fittings, according to "Flashing and Sheet Metal." F. Extend flashing up vent pipe passing through roofs and turn down into pipe, or secure flashing into cast-iron sleeve having calking recess. G. Fabricate and install flashing and pans, sumps, and other drainage shapes. PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

21 3.04 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING A. Equipment Nameplates and Signs: Install engraved plastic-laminate equipment nameplate or sign on or near each backflow preventer, thermostatic water mixing valve, water tempering valve, trap seal primer system, grease interceptor, grease recovery unit and oil interceptor. 1. Text: Distinguish among multiple units, inform operator of operational requirements, indicate safety and emergency precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations, in addition to identifying unit. 2. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods ; Mechanical Identification" for nameplates and signs FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled trap seal primer systems and their installation, including piping and electrical connections. Report results in writing. 1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist. 2. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper motor rotation and unit operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest. 3. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment PROTECTION A. Protect drains during remainder of construction period to avoid clogging with dirt and debris and to prevent damage from traffic and construction work. B. Place plugs in ends of uncompleted piping at end of each day or when work stops DEMONSTRATION A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain trap seal primer systems interceptor. END OF SECTION PLUMBING SPECIALTIES RC&P Project # of 8

22 SECTION DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section RELATED WORK A. This Section includes the following for domestic water systems: 1. Household, electric water heaters. 2. Tankless, electric water heaters. 3. Accessories. 4. Related Section: Division 15 Section Plumbing Specialties contains requirements that relate to this Section SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type and size of water heater. Include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating weights; furnished specialties; and accessories. B. Shop Drawings: Detail water heater assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection. C. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and fieldinstalled wiring. D. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of water heaters certifying that products furnished comply with requirements. E. Maintenance Data: For water heaters to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. F. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain same type of water heaters through one source from a single manufacturer. B. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of water heaters and are based on specific units indicated. Other manufacturers' products complying with requirements may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section "Substitutions." 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. DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS RC&P Project # of 5

23 D. ASME Compliance: Fabricate and label water heater, hot-water storage tanks to comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, "Pressure Vessels," Division 1. E. ASHRAE Standards: Comply with performance efficiencies prescribed for the following: F. ASHRAE 90.1, "Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," for commercial water heaters WARRANTY A. General Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other rights Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents. B. Special Warranty: Written warranty, executed by manufacturer agreeing to repair or replace components of water heaters that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Failures include heating elements, storage tanks. 2. Warranty Period: From date of Substantial Completion: 3. Heating Elements: (5) Five years. 4. Storage Tanks: (5) years. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations in Division 15 Section "Domestic Water Heaters" for cautions about naming products and manufacturers. 2. Point-of-Use, Tankless, Electric Water Heaters: a. Chronomite Laboratories, Inc. b. Eemax, Inc. c. PVI Industries, Inc. 3. Commercial, Storage, Electric Water Heaters: a. Lochinvar Corp. b. Smith: A. O. Smith Water Products Co. c. State Industries POINT-OF-USE, TANKLESS, ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS A. Description: Comply with UL 499. B. Construction: Without hot-water storage. 1. Working-Pressure Rating: 125 psig minimum. 2. Tappings: ASME B1.20.1, pipe thread. 3. Interior Finish: Materials complying with NSF 61, barrier materials for potable-water tank linings. DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS RC&P Project # of 5

24 4. Jacket: Aluminum or steel, with enameled finish, or plastic. 5. Temperature Control: Flow-control fitting in inlet piping COMMERCIAL, STORAGE, ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS CITY OF MIAMI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM A. Description: Comply with UL 174 or UL 1453, and listed by manufacturer for commercial applications. B. Storage Tank Construction: ASME-code steel with 150-psig working-pressure rating. 1. Tappings: Factory fabricated of materials compatible with tank for piping connections, relief valve, drain, anode rod, and controls as required. Attach tappings to tank before testing and labeling. Include ASME B1.20.1, pipe thread, 2-inch NPS and smaller. 2. Interior Finish: Materials and thicknesses complying with NSF 61, barrier materials for potable-water tank linings. Extend finish into and through tank fittings and outlets. 3. Insulation: Comply with ASHRAE Surround entire storage tank except connections and controls, fiberglass, polyurethane foam or manufacturer standard. 4. Jacket: Steel, with enameled finish. C. Heating Elements: Two, unless otherwise indicated; electric, screw-in, immersion type. 1. Temperature Control: Adjustable thermostat. D. Anode Rod: Factory-installed, magnesium. E. Drain Valve: ASSE 1005, corrosion-resistant metal, factory installed. F. Special Requirement: NSF 5 construction WATER HEATER ACCESSORIES A. Combination Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves: ASME rated and stamped and complying with ASME PTC Include relieving capacity at least as great as heat input and include pressure setting less than water heater working-pressure rating. Select relief valve with sensing element that extends into tank. B. Option: Separate temperature and pressure relief valves are acceptable instead of combination relief valve. 1. Pressure Relief Valves: ASME rated and stamped and complying with ASME PTC Include pressure setting less than heat-exchanger working-pressure rating. C. Vacuum Relief Valves: Comply with ASME PTC Furnish for installation in piping. 1. Exception: Omit if water heater has integral vacuum-relieving device. D. Shock Absorbers: ASSE 1010 or PDI WH 201, Size A water hammer arrester. E. Piping-Type Heat Traps: Field-fabricated piping arrangement according to ASHRAE 90.1 or ASHRAE DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS RC&P Project # of 5

25 PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 CONCRETE BASES A. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases. Verify structural requirements with structural engineer. Concrete bases are usually not provided for household and commercial water heaters in finished spaces. B. Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated. Refer to Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" and Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods." 3.02 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION A. Install commercial water heaters on concrete bases. 1. Exception: Omit concrete bases for commercial water heaters if installation on stand, bracket, suspended platform, or direct on floor is indicated. B. Install water heaters, level and plumb, according to layout drawings, original design, and referenced standards. Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances. Arrange units so controls and devices needing service are accessible. C. Anchor water heaters to substrate. D. Install temperature and pressure relief valves in top portion of storage tanks. Use relief valves with sensing elements that extend into tanks. Extend relief valve outlet with water piping in continuous downward pitch and discharge to outside of building pointing down 6 above grade. E. Install vacuum relief valves in cold-water-inlet piping. F. Install vacuum relief valves in water heater storage tanks that have copper lining. G. Install water heater drain piping as indirect waste to spill into open drains or over floor drains. Install hose-end drain valves at low points in water piping for water heaters that do not have tank drains. Refer to Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for drain valves. H. Install pressure gages on water heater piping. Refer to Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for pressure gages. I. Install piping-type heat traps on inlet and outlet piping of water heater storage tanks without integral or fitting-type heat traps. J. Fill water heaters with water CONNECTIONS A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 15 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS RC&P Project # of 5