Domestic Water and Sanitary Piping Replacement

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1 J+B ENGINEERING INC. Tender Specifications For Domestic Water and Sanitary Piping Replacement At: 171 Front Street Toronto, Ontario TCH JOB # C48426 Owner: Consultant: Toronto Community Housing 729 Petrolia Road Toronto, Ontario J+B Engineering Inc. 25 Centurian Drive, Suite 201 Markham, Ontario L3R 5N8 Project No.: Date: July 12, 2016 MARKHAM (HEAD OFFICE) CALGARY 25 CENTURIAN DRIVE, SUITE 201, MARKHAM, ON L3R 5N TH AVE SW, SUITE 200, CALGARY, AB, T2R 0B3 T: F: T: F:

2 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 1 of 8 1. GENERAL 1.1 General In this specification the Contractor refers to the Mechanical Contractor responsible for the total project. The Trade refers to the particular Plumbing Trades These General Mechanical Requirements shall apply to and govern all sections of Division 15 of the Specification Division 15 of the Specification is an integral part of the Contract Documents and shall be read accordingly The Specification is divided into divisions of work and a division may consist of the work of more than one subcontractor. The responsibility as to which subcontractor provides labour, materials, equipment and services required to complete the work rests solely with the Contractor. 1.2 Summary of Work It is the intent of these specifications to furnish and install a complete plumbing system as more thoroughly defined in mechanical drawings and this specification. All materials and equipment as hereinafter specified and/or shown on the drawings will be furnished and installed in such a manner as to leave each of the systems of the Mechanical Trades complete and in satisfactory operating condition Assume responsibility for accuracy of existing piping location and plumbing shaft dimensions related to available space and accessibility for removal and installation of the new water and drain piping services, and compliance with codes and inspection authorities Contractors shall provide supervision, labour, materials, equipment, machinery, plant, and items necessary to complete the work Work shall be in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Specifications and their intent complete with all necessary components, including those not normally shown or called for, and ready for operation before acceptance Where contradictions in Specifications and Contract Drawings are implied include the item or arrangement of better quality, greater quantity, or higher cost in bid price Items of equipment may be specified in singular; however, contractors shall provide number of items of equipment as indicated on drawings, and as required for complete systems. 1.3 Intent of Section This section covers the following:.1 Submittals for Mechanical Work.

3 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 2 of 8.2 Water and drainage pipe materials supply and installation.3 Identification of piping system..4 General mechanical methods..5 Start-up, testing and commissioning Work shall be in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and their intent complete with all necessary components, including those not normally shown or called for, and ready for operation before acceptance Where contradictions in specifications and drawings are implied obtain ruling from the Contract Administrator. Where ruling is not obtained, include the item or arrangement of better quality, greater quantity, or higher cost in bid price. 1.4 Design and Performance Requirements Materials are to conform to the latest edition of applicable standards in force at the time of tendering. In the case of conflict of these specifications with any standards, the more stringent of the two applies. 1.5 Codes and Standards The work shall accord strictly with all rules, regulations, by-laws and the requirements and interpretations of all authorities having jurisdiction Drawings and specifications should not conflict with the above regulations but where there are apparent discrepancies; the Contractor shall notify the Contract Administrator in writing and obtain clarification before proceeding with the work Code requirements shall be considered a minimum standard. When materials shown on drawings as indicated in the specifications exceed code requirements, the plans and specifications shall govern Provide copies when requested of codes and standards referred to in the specifications for joint use of the Contractor and Contract Administrator Work of the Division 15 shall conform to the following Codes, Regulations and Standards including, unless referenced otherwise, latest revisions issued up to date of tender submission..1 The Ontario Building Code, Ontario Regulation 413/90 and all amendments..2 The Ontario Water Resources Act, Ontario Regulation 736 as amended to O. Reg. 567/81 (Plumbing and Drainage Systems)..3 Ministry of the Environment..4 ASPE Data Book..5 ASHRAE Guide and Data Books.

4 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 3 of Abbreviations.6 All other Codes, Standards, Regulations referred to in the above documents, adopted by the authorities having jurisdiction and/or applicable to the work of this Division as shown in the Contract Documents Generally, the following abbreviations are used in this Division: AGA - American Gas Association AMCA - Air Moving and Conditioning Assoc. Inc. ANSI - American National Standards Institute ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers ASTM - American Society of Mechanical Engineers BFP - Backflow Preventer Btuh - British Thermal Units per Hour BWG - British Wire Gauge CGA - Canadian Gas Association CEMA - Canadian Electric Manufacturer s Association CGSB - Canadian Government Specification Board CI - Cast Iron CSA - Canadian Standards Association DB - Dry Bulb or Decibel o C - Degree Celsius Dia - Diameter Hp - High Pressure or Motor Horsepower Kg - Kilogram kpa - Kilopascal kw - Kilowatt l/s - Litters per Second mm - Millimeter m 2 - Square Meter m/s - Meters per Second BS - National Bureau of Standards NC - Noise Criterion as Defined by Graph in ASHRAE NFPA - National Fire Protection Association No - Number PPM - Parts per Million RPM - Revolutions per Minute SMACNA- Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association Inc. SS - Stainless Steel UL - Underwriters Laboratories WG - Water Gauge WP - Working Pressure 1.7 Permits, Fee and Inspections Execute all work in accordance with all applicable rules, bylaws and regulations Give all necessary notices, obtain all necessary permits, pay all required fees and furnish any certificates necessary as evidence that the work confirms with the

5 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 4 of Examination of Site rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction. Carry out all changes and alterations required by an authorized inspector of any authority having jurisdiction. Advise Contract Administrator of any such changes Before submitting tenders, the Contractor shall examine the site to determine the conditions which may affect the proposed work. The site visit is to be arranged through the Contract Administrator. No extras will be allowed for failure to properly evaluate conditions which affect the scope of the work included in this contract. 1.9 Contract Drawings Follow the Contract Drawings to become familiar with all conditions affecting the work, and verify spaces in which the work will be installed. Consider the specifications as an integral part of Drawings which accompany them, read neither drawings nor specifications alone. Any item or subject omitted from one but mentioned and/or indicated in the other is considered properly and sufficiently specified. Mention in the Specifications or indication on the Drawings of equipment, materials, operation or methods, requires provision of the quality noted, the quantity required and the systems complete in every respect Where conflict exists between the Sections, Standards and/or Drawings, it shall be referred to the Contract Administrator for clarification and rectification before any material is purchased or mechanical work commences The drawings for mechanical work are diagrammatic only, intended to convey the scope of work and indicate general arrangement and approximate location of piping, etc. Information required for the accurate installation of all Division 15 work shall be obtained from the site Do not scale the drawings to determine dimensions, but obtain information for accurate dimensions by site measurements Become familiar with the existing conditions and ensure that the tender price includes provisions to make the necessary field reviews and verification of the state of existing equipment Misinterpretation of requirements of either drawings or specifications will not relieve Contractor of their responsibility for providing complete systems and components. Work which is indicated, but not completely detailed shall be installed by common practice or as directed by the Contract Administrator Make, at no additional cost, any changes or additions to materials, and/or equipment necessary to accommodate structural conditions Alter, at no additional cost, the location of materials and/or equipment as directed, provided that the changes are made before installation and do not necessitate additional material Leave space clear and install work to accommodate future materials and/or equipment as indicated and to accommodate equipment and/or material supplied by other trades.

6 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 5 of Record Drawings Comply with requirements for record drawings stated in Submittals Submittals Conform to the requirements of Submittals, except as varied by this Section Obtain manufacturer's installation directions to aid in properly executing the work. Submit two copies of such directions to the Contract Administrator prior to installation, for use in inspecting the work Bind one complete set of reviewed working drawings in each operating and maintenance instruction manual In addition to the requirements, provide working drawings with the following additional information:.1 Manufacturer's and Supplier's name..2 Catalogue model number..3 Number identifying item on the drawings and/or in the specifications such as equipment, item number, etc..4 Indicate details of construction, accurate dimensions, capacities, weights, noise levels and performance characteristics of equipment or material Submit samples of material and equipment where specified or as may reasonably be requested by the Contract Administrator for review before ordering same. The Contract Administrator may retain the samples until the completion of the contract Complete all work in accordance with reviewed shop drawings Operations and Maintenance Manuals Comply with requirements for operating and maintenance manuals provided by TCH In addition to the requirements of Submittals, include in the Operations and Maintenance Manuals:.1 Details of design elements, construction features, component function and maintenance requirements, to permit effective start-up, operation, maintenance, repair, modification, extension and expansion of any portion or feature of installation..2 Technical data, product data, supplemented by bulletins, component illustrations, exploded views, the type of lubricants to be used, technical descriptions of items and parts lists. Advertising or sales literature not acceptable..3 Performance curves.

7 General Specifications MECHANICAL REQUIRMENTS Division 15 Section Page 6 of 8.4 Names and addresses of local suppliers for items included in Maintenance Manuals..5 Where applicable, a copy of test data Delivery, Storage and Handling Carefully pack and crate material for shipment. Protect polished and machined metal surfaces from corrosion and damage during shipment Workmanship and Materials Contractor shall employ only certified tradesmen fully qualified and experienced in each area of work required Work shall be executed in a professional manner and shall present a completed work appearance as generally accepted in the trade All materials shall be new and of the highest quality available, cconstructed and finished in workmanlike manner, suitable for the service intended, and selected and fabricated to best engineering practice Install pipe, valves, etc. as per the installation details as indicated in the contract documents. Where no specific installation detail is indicated, use appropriate installation detail per the field requirements Install concealed pipes neatly and closely to building structure, lined up paralleling and at right angles to building walls. Where required piping is not shown on plans or shown schematically, install piping to conserve head room and interfere as little as possible with free use of space through which they pass Maintain head room under all pipes and coordinate piping with existing ducts, lighting fixture and any surface mounted devices and etc In general the entire work throughout shall present a neat and clean appearance on completion. END OF SECTION

8 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 1 of GENERAL 1.1 General The requirements of this section - Materials and Methods apply to and form part of all sections of Division 15 Mechanical Provide all labour, materials, products, equipment and services to supply and install the basic mechanical materials indicated on the Drawings and specified in Division 15 of these Specifications. 2. MATERIALS 2.1 Standard of Materials Materials and equipment are specifically described and named in this Specification in order to establish a standard of material and workmanship Materials required for performance of work shall be new, be free from defects and the best of their respective kinds and of uniform patterns throughout work Manufacture and quality of materials and equipment are subject to review by Contract Administrator. Any material and equipment condemned by Contract Administrator must be removed from site without delay and suitable items acceptable to Contract Administrator provided and installed in their place Materials shall be of Canadian manufacture where obtainable. Materials of foreign manufacture, unless specified, shall be reviewed by Contract Administrator before being used Chemical and physical properties of materials, design performance characteristics, methods of construction and installation of items or equipment, specified herein, shall be in accordance with the latest issue of applicable Standards or Authorities when such are either mentioned herein, or have jurisdiction over such materials or items of equipment Materials shall bear approval labels as required by Code and/or Inspection Authorities Install materials in strict accordance with manufactures recommendations Include items of material and equipment not specifically noted on drawings or mentioned in Specifications but which are necessary to make a complete and operating installation No asbestos materials of any kind permitted. 2.2 Specified Materials and Alternates Materials and products specified by name /manufacture, brand or trade name or by catalogue reference (not including listed alternates) shall form the basis of the tender price. These shall be provided under the Contract unless alternatives or

9 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 2 of 17 substitutions are proposed and accepted in accordance with the procedure hereinafter specified If the product of an alternate or substitute manufacturer is supplied by the bidder, the bidder must ensure that the product meets the specific performance and construction requirements of the Contract Documents in all respects. Final approval of the actual model supplied from an alternative manufacturer shall be given based on review of shop drawings submitted. The Contract Administrator may require that the base bid equipment be supplied at no additional cost if equivalency of the offered equipment from an alternate manufacturer cannot be adequately demonstrated A product of an acceptable alternate/substitute manufacturer or any alternate material or equipment approved by the Contract Administrator, must not exceed available space limitations. Bidder assumes responsibility for additional costs resulting from acceptance of alternate material or equipment, including additional costs to other trades. 2.3 Acceptable manufacturers list - Mechanical Materials and equipment shall be from one of the following acceptable manufactures list The price submitted for this contract shall be based on the use of materials and equipment as specified. If this Subcontractor wishes to quote on materials and equipment other than that specified, the Subcontractor may select from the Acceptable Manufacturer's List, shown below. The Subcontractor may use this equipment in their Bid but must submit the name of the manufacturer with their Bid. Otherwise only the specified manufacturer's equipment will be accepted All of the materials required for the performance of the work shall be new and the best of their respective kinds and a uniform pattern throughout the work Acceptable Manufactures by Product and Service (or approved equal) Insulation Piping & Equipment Duct Covering Thermal and Acoustical Expansion Joints and Guides Flexible Connections Pipe Hangers/Supports Air Vents Pressure Gauges Valves Johns Manville Knauff Fibreglas Flexonics Kopperman United Flexible Flexonics Sylphon United Flexible Grinnell Myatt Crane Crane Maid-O-Mist Sarco Winters Trerice Morrison Toyo

10 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 3 of 17 Butterfly Valves Circuit Balancing Valves Jenkins Kitz Keystone Grinnell Bray Tour & Andersson Armstrong Newman Hattersley 3. METHODS 3.1 Cutting and Patching Supply labor, materials, tools and equipment to complete work of cutting and patching. Include cutting and patching of all mechanical openings regardless of size; and responsibility for damages caused to building components during the performance of mechanical cutting and patching work. Cutting and patching of any building component shall be performed by tradesmen skilled in the particular work involved Cut, patch and make good so as to leave work in a finished condition. Fill any holes left in floor and walls. 3.2 Sleeves, Plates and Escutcheons Where pipes pass through floors, walls provide schedule 40 steel pipe sleeves. Provide sleeves through walls and floors for insulating piping of sufficient size to allow insulation to pass through unbroken, with 15 mm clearance all around; otherwise allow for 25 mm clearance all around. Terminate sleeves flush with walls and 50 mm above floors Pack annular spaces between sleeves and pipes in fire rated walls and floors and ceilings with ULC approved fire resistant products, in conformance with CAN4- S115-M85. In other walls and floors, seal annular space between pipe and sleeve with loose insulation topped with 15 mm silicone caulking smoothed against sleeve and pipe. Also at exterior surfaces caulk plates to form a smooth and neat seal against wall Provide split type floor and ceiling plates Grinnell Figures 1 and 2 for copper tubes or Grinnell Figures 10, 13, and 20 for steel pipe. For unfinished floors use Figure 400 special concrete floor plates. Where exposed pipe passes through finished floors, walls or ceilings, provide chrome plated units with set screw. Terminate pipe sleeves at these locations, so that sleeve ends are covered by plates. Secure plates against finished surface. For pipe sleeves through basements and mechanical room floors provide water-tight riser sleeve Figure 405 complete with gasket Use factory made, threaded or toggle type inserts for supports and anchors, sized for load to be carried. Place inserts only in portions of main structure and not in any finishing material.

11 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 4 of Use factory made expansion shields where inserts cannot be placed but only where approved by the Consultant and only for light weights. Make holes for inserts using drill, no ram settings permitted. 3.3 Record Drawings During the progress of the work, the Mechanical Trade shall keep on the site at all times, a complete and separate set of prints and shall note thereon clearly, neatly, accurately and promptly all Mechanical changes, revisions and additions to the work and deviations from the Contract Documents. Accurate locations of pipe risers and valves shall be included in these record drawings so that on completion of the job, the Construction Manager will have a record of the exact location of all piping and valves, The Contractor shall maintain a neat and accurately marked set of final Record Drawings, which shall be provided to the Toronto Community Housing (TCH) for review and approval prior to final acceptance of the Work, for all TCH work. The Record Drawings shall represent the Work as constructed and document changes to the Work shown on the Project Plans, and shall show the actual asconstructed conditions of installed or modified systems, equipment, and material The final Record Drawings shall show, by field measured dimensions, the exact locations of all aboveground work, including all new improvements constructed, modified or adjusted. Record Drawings shall be available for inspection by the TCH at all times and shall be updated at least weekly with all Field Instructions and other written directives, Contract Change Orders, and Contract adjustments shown thereon and initialed by the TCH. Progress payments or portions thereof may be withheld if Record Drawings are not kept up to date. Unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions, the Contractor shall submit two (2) sets of Record Drawings to the TCH at the final inspection. These Record Drawings shall include certification by the Contractor that the Record Drawings are a true representation of the Work as actually constructed. The Work will not be formally accepted until the Record Drawings are provided to and approved by the TCH. Final payment or a portion thereof may be withheld if final Record Drawings are not provided. 3.4 Demolition in Existing Building All structural demolition work of floors, walls, ceilings, etc., including costs, in the existing building will be carried out by the Contractor, All making good of the existing structure, walls, ceilings, floors, etc., and the finishing surfaces will be carried by the Contractor Mechanical Trade shall remove all piping pertaining to the work of the Mechanical Trade no longer required or being relocated, and cap or plug all connections no longer required. All equipment and fixtures not reused and all piping, fittings, etc., removed from the existing building shall become the property of the Mechanical Trade and shall be removed from the site. Material shall not be reused unless specifically noted on the drawings. 3.5 Hazardous Materials Certain piping and ductwork as well as building systems on this project may have been manufactured using asbestos material.

12 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 5 of All Trades on this project should be aware of this and notify the Construction Manager if any asbestos is to be disturbed during this project The Owner will arrange to have such material removed from the premises and the area cleaned and made ready before any Trade can commence work in that area The cost for the removal of hazardous materials as related to the work of this Trade shall be the responsibility of the Owner. 3.6 Adjusting and Start-Up This Trade shall provide acceptance tests to demonstrate that the systems actually meet the specified requirements. Tests may be conducted as soon as conditions permit. Make all changes, adjustments or replacements required as the preliminary tests may indicate prior to final tests The final balancing of the water systems shall be conducted by a company specializing in testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB). Notwithstanding the testing and balancing being performed by a specialist, the Mechanical Trade shall still bear full responsibility for the proper operation of all mechanical systems. The cost of the work for the testing, adjusting and balancing by the TAB Company shall be Included In the mechanical contract This Trade is to provide the services of one job mechanic, ladders, tools and associated equipment to assist the Construction Manages representative and the TAB Trade in carrying out final tests This Trade shall obtain certificates of approval, acceptance, and compliance with regulations for authorities having jurisdiction. The work will not be considered complete until such certificates have been delivered to the Owner This Trade shall be in charge of the plant during tests. He shall assume responsibility for damage in the event of injury to the personnel, building, and equipment, and shall bear all costs for liability, repairs, and restoration in this connection All water systems shall be tested, adjusted and balanced. Reports shall be submitted at the completion of the preliminary TAB phase and at the completion of the final TAB phase. 3.7 Unions, Flanges and Dielectric Couplings Provide unions or flanges at connections to equipment or fixtures requiring servicing or replacing, installed to permit equipment servicing or removal without disturbing piping For copper pipes use wrought copper unions with soldered joints up to and including 50 mm. Use flanged connections for sizes 65 mm and larger. Use flanges with weld - neck or slip-on, raised face, except for cast iron mating use flat face flanges. Rate flanges to match pressure rating of valves or other fittings in any given system.

13 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 6 of Install approved dielectric coupling insulation at transition between materials such as copper, brass, bronze, high alloy castings or stainless steel and low alloy ferrous materials such as black iron, steel, galvanized iron, or cast iron. Install dielectric insulators so that they are not shorted out by accidental contacts to process equipment, building steel, instrumentation tubing or electrical neutrals. Provide dielectric unions constructed of materials that are compatible galvanically with the systems to which they are connected, e.g., a dielectric union for installation between copper and iron shall be constructed with a body of iron and a tailpiece of copper or brass For threaded joints use insulated union with a steel body and a brass tailpiece Use similar types of dielectric insulation to electrically isolate piping systems that are cathodically protected. 3.8 Pipe Spring Hangers Constant support hangers (Anvil Fig R-80-V and Fig 81-H) are to be provided where piping is subject to vertical movements in excess of 12 mm due to thermal expansion and at locations where it is necessary to avoid any transfer of stress from support to support or onto critical terminals or connecting equipment Select constant spring hangers with total travel equal to actual travel plus 20% or 25 mm, whichever is greater Variable spring hangers (Anvil Fig B-268, Fig 82 or Fig 98) can be used at locations that are subject to vertical thermal movement and for which constant spring hangers are not required Variable and constant spring supports shall be preset by the manufacturer. They shall be provided with limit stops that preset the spring to the installed (cold) load Alternate for hangers: Myatt 3.9 Access Panels and Accessibility Install concealed mechanical equipment requiring adjustments or maintenance in locations easily accessible through access panels or doors. Install systems and components to result in a minimum number of access panels. Indicate access panels and doors on as built drawings Provide other respective Divisions with panels, doors or frames together with pertinent installation information. Ensure access panels and doors are installed in a manner to match building material and grids where applicable In walls and ceilings use access doors constructed of 12 gauge steel with frame style compatible with building surface in which it is mounted, equipped with continuous piano hinges and screwdriver operated latches. Use ULC listed doors in fire rated walls and ceilings. Use access doors manufactured by Acudor, Miltherm or Lehage. Provide access doors as follows unless noted otherwise:

14 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 7 of For access to items requiring only hand access and where item requiring access is no more than 450 mm from the face of access door, use 200 mm x 200 m access doors Cleaning and Protection Protect building and structure from damage due to carrying out any work of Division Protect finished and unfinished mechanical work from damage. Maintain services and equipment dry and clean Cover all openings in equipment and material. Cover temporary openings in duct and pipes with polyethylene sheets securely tied in place or plastic pipe covers, until final connections is made, or service is permanently closed up. Cups, rags and similar makeshift coverings are not permitted Be responsible for and make good any damages caused directly or indirectly to any walls, floors, ceilings, woodwork, brickwork and finishes Valve Tags Refer to City standard Equipment Tag Standard for details for valve identification and tag construction The Contract Administrator will provide a list of wordings during construction Piping Identification Refer to Identification Labels for Equipment, Valves and Piping Systems Tag Standard for details for equipment identification and tag construction. The Contract Administrator will provide a list of wordings during construction Co-Operation with Other Divisions Confer with other trades installer which may affect work of this Division and arrange equipment in proper relation with equipment installed under all Divisions of Contract Furnish items to be built in, in time, with pertinent information, commensurate with the progress of the work. Division 15 will absorb costs incurred by other Divisions due to late arrival of materials and equipment provided by Division Store materials neatly and out of the way in designated areas and clean up daily all refuse caused by the work Absorb costs to remove and relocate equipment and services as directed by Contract Administrator for work installed by Division 15 but not coordinated with work of other Divisions.

15 General Specifications MATERIALS AND METHODS Division 15 Section Page 8 of Existing Services and Equipment The Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary disconnection and reconnections to existing systems as may not indicated on the drawings. Coordinate with existing services regarding location and elevation, confirming locations prior to any cutting Testing and Balancing General.1 Balancing of plumbing systems shall be performed by a balancing company independent of the Mechanical Contractor. Costs for this work shall be carried by Division The Mechanical Contractor shall co-operate with the independent company and perform the work required with respect to the balancing of the systems Mechanical Contractor s Duty.1 Assist the authorities in all required tests with respect to operation of the systems Guarantee and Warranties This Trade, as a condition precedent to final payment, shall execute a guarantee to the owner in writing warranting all plumbing systems furnished under this heading to remain in serviceable and perfect condition for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance of his work, unless specified otherwise, Any imperfections, as a whole, or in part, by reason of defective quality of work, detective materials, defective arrangement of the various materials damaged as a result of these defects or repairs, shall be made good to the satisfaction of the Consultant at his Trade s expense without undue delay Extended guarantees as outlined in various sections of this specification shall be included as follows: Equipment Warranty Costs by Equipment Manufacturer; Labour Guarantee Costs by the Mechanical Trade. END OF SECTION

16 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 1 of GENERAL 1.1 General This Specification covers requirements for the supports, anchorage and spacing of aboveground piping assemblies and systems ¾ in. Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) and larger in diameter Additional requirements for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction flexibility are covered Pipe suspension systems for fire suppression systems are not covered by this Specification being designed and installed in conformance with applicable sections of NFPA Pipe supports are generally not shown for piping less than NPS 6 in diameter. Where supports are not shown, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to support all such piping in accordance with the design criteria stated herein and the support details shown on the drawings. 1.2 Definitions Cold Piping: all piping of nominal temperature 25 C or less Hot Piping: all piping of nominal temperature greater than 25 C Hanger: a support suspended from floors, beams etc Resting Support: a support restricting movement in the vertical direction from underneath. 1.3 Codes, Standards and Specifications The current editions of the following apply to the work of this specification. ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 ASME B31.5 ASME B31.9 Power Piping Process Piping Refrigeration Piping Building Services Piping Ontario Building Code CSA S16.1 CSA W47.1 CSA B51 CSA B52 CSA W59 MSS SP 58 MSS SP 69 Limit States Design of Steel Structures Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding Steel Structures Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code. Mechanical Refrigeration Code Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding) Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture. Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application.

17 MSS SP Submittals PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 2 of 19 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrication and Installation Practices Submit the following in accordance with the Submittals:.1 Shop Drawings: Drawings of piping support system, locating each support, brace, hanger, guide, component and anchor. Identify support, hanger, guide, and anchor type by catalogue number and Shop Drawing detail number. Revisions to support systems resulting from changes in related piping system layout or addition of flexible joints..2 Manufacturer s printed product literature, specifications and data sheets for products; include product characteristics, performance criteria, physical size, finish, and limitations, engineering data and installation instructions for the following: Upper attachment. Middle attachment. Pipe attachment. Riser clamps. Shields and saddles. Sway braces.3 Certificates signed by manufacturer certifying that materials comply with specified performance characteristics and physical properties..4 Manufacturer's installation instructions Contract Closeout Submittals: Maintenance information on piping support system. 1.5 Qualifications Piping support systems shall be designed and Shop Drawings prepared and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. 1.6 Design Requirements General.1 Piping support systems and detail design shall comply with the appropriate piping code..2 Seismic generated forces shall comply with the Ontario Building Code.

18 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 3 of 19.3 The structural design of support brackets shall comply with CSA S Where pre-engineered components are specified, e.g. support clamps, spring hangers, etc., they shall comply with MSS SP-58 and SP Thrust due to changes in line temperature shall be considered in the design of anchor bays. Other elevated pipe supports shall not be designed to resist thrust due to changes in line temperature..6 Top of concrete piers for pipe supports shall be a minimum of 150mm above finished grade or high point of paving..7 Pipe supports shall be of structural steel or reinforced concrete..8 Design, size, and locate piping support systems throughout facility, whether shown or not..9 Any support element welded to the pipe shall be subject to ASME welding requirements similar to the pipe Steel piping shall be supported, anchored, and guided to prevent undue line deflection, stresses and excessive vibration, and to protect piping and connected equipment from excessive loads and expansion stresses. The maximum sag between supports shall be 19 mm, except lines NPS 1 and smaller shall be limited to maximum of ½ the pipe nominal diameter. Pipe Support Spacing (meters) Pipe Nominal Size in. Table 1: Recommended Pipe Support Spacing Water Service Vapour Service B31.9 (1) B31.1 & 3 (1) B31.9 (1) B31.1 & 3 (1) ¾ ½

19 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 4 of 19 Pipe Support Spacing (meters) Pipe Nominal Size in. Water Service Vapour Service B31.9 (1) B31.1 & 3 (1) B31.9 (1) B31.1 & 3 (1) Notes (1) Small lines (NPS 3 and smaller) may be supported from larger lines (NPS 6 and larger) to permit increasing the required support spacing. (2) For insulated pipe, reduce the above spacing by 30 percent. (3) If the pipe changes in direction between supports reduce spans by 35 percent. (4) For Schedule 10 piping, reduce these spans by 15 per cent. (5) Hanger spacing is based on developed length measured along centerline of pipe. Fig 1: Reduction in developed length for pipe changes The spans between the supports for copper pipe shall be no more than those shown in ASME B Cast iron piping shall be supported at a 1.5m maximum spacing, with a minimum of one support per pipe section located close to the joint, and at all changes in direction and branch connections. At multiple fittings, or short lengths, support every 300mm Pipe anchors to control piping movement because of expansion and contraction shall be described by the Contract Drawings and other specifications Framing Support System:.1 Beams: Size such that beam stress does not exceed 172MPa and maximum deflection does not exceed 1/240 of span.

20 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 5 of 19.2 Column Members: Size in accordance with manufacturer's recommended method..3 Support Loads: Calculate using weight of pipes filled with water Design, size, and space support anchoring devices, including anchor bolts, inserts, and other devices used to anchor support, to withstand shear and pullout loads imposed by loading and spacing on each particular support Vertical sway bracing shall be 3m maximum centers, or as shown Existing Support Systems: Use existing supports systems to support new piping only if the Contractor can show that they are adequate for additional load, or if they are strengthened to support additional load Hanger rods and U-bolts less than 13 mm in diameter, clamps less than 4.5mm thick and similar thin support components that do not provide an adequate corrosion allowance shall not be used. 2. PRODUCTS 2.1 General When specified items are not available, fabricate pipe supports of correct material and to general configuration indicated by catalogues Use factory-built products of a manufacturer whose principle business is engineered pipe supports. All components must have published load ratings Fabricate hangers, supports and sway braces in accordance with applicable Code and MSS-SP Use components for intended design purposes only. Do not use for rigging or erection purposes Provide supplementary steel members where structural bearing does not exist or inserts are not in suitable locations U-Bolts:.1 The use of U-bolts for support of vertical lines is limited to NPS 1½ lines with a design temperature of -30 to +150 C. U-bolts shall not be used as pipe anchors. When U-bolts are used as guides, they shall be double-nutted to provide a minimum of 2 mm clearance between pipe and U-bolt. U-bolts used as supports for horizontal piping clamped to the side of structural members are limited to NPS 1½ and smaller..2 U-bolts for carbon steel lines shall be hot-dipped galvanized, with a neoprene covering. Stainless steel U-bolts shall be used for stainless steel lines Thermal shields shall be provided at hanger, support and guide locations on pipe requiring insulation. The shield shall consist of an insulation layer encircling the entire circumference of the pipe and a steel jacket encircling the insulation layer.

21 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 6 of Finishes The thermal shield shall be the same thickness as the piping system insulation specified in Section The standard shield shall be used for hot systems and the vapor barrier shield shall be used for cold systems. Stainless steel band clamps shall be used where specified to ensure against slippage between the pipe wall and the thermal shield Obtain all necessary approvals before attaching fixings to building structure. Ensure that load imposed on structure does not exceed structural design load Direct welding of dummy pipe supports or structural members to pressure piping shall be per ASME B Hot dip-galvanize or zinc electroplate supports, hangers, anchors, guides, sway braces, restraints and dampers after fabrication and before installation Use cadmium plated bolts, nuts and washers Ensure steel hangers in contact with copper piping are either copper plated or epoxy coated 2.3 Indoor Pipe Hangers and Supports Utilize pipe supports and rollers, unless otherwise specified on the Drawings, as follows (alternate: B-Line): Table 2: Pipe Support Attachments Anvil Fig. No. Category or Type 40 Riser Clamp CT-65 Lightweight Adjustable Clevis CT-99C Adjustable Tubing Ring (clevis type) 126 One-Hole Clamp CT-121C Tubing Riser Clamp 127 Std Weight U-Bolt (carbon steel) 160 Pipe Covering Saddle (25 mm of insulation) 161 Pipe Covering Saddle (40 mm of insulation) 162 Pipe Covering Saddle (50 mm of insulation) 163 Pipe Covering Saddle (65 mm of insulation) 164 Pipe Covering Saddle (75 mm of insulation) 165 Pipe Covering Saddle (100 mm of insulation) 167 Insulation Protection Shield 171 Single Pipe Roll 175 Roller Chair 177 Adjustable Pipe Roll Support 181 Adjustable Steel Yoke Pipe Roll 195 Medium Welded Steel Bracket 199 Heavy Welded Steel Bracket 216 Heavy Pipe Clamp 260 Adjustable Clevis Hanger 264 Adjustable Saddle Support 271 Pipe Roll Stand 295H Heavy Duty Double Bolt Clamp 300 Adjustable Clevis for Insulated Lines 590 Adjustable Clevis for Ductile & Cast Irons

22 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 7 of Hanging Type Supports (preferred).1 Upper Attachments To concrete:.1 Inserts for cast-in-place concrete: galvanized steel wedge to MSS-SP-58, type 18. ULC listed for pipe NPS ¾ through NPS 8. Maximum load 535kg. Acceptable material: Anvil Wedge Type Concrete Insert Fig Ceiling: carbon steel plate with clevis, for surface mount: malleable iron socket and expansion case and bolt. Acceptable material: Anvil Concrete Clevis Plate Fig. 49 Steel beam (bottom flange): 1. Cold piping NPS 2: malleable iron C clamp to MSS-SP-58, type 23. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Universal C-type Clamp Fig Cold piping NPS 2½: steel beam clamp to MSS-SP- 58, type 28 or 29, or welded beam attachment, type 22. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil UFS Beam Clamp with Weldless Eye Nut Fig. 292 or Welded Beam Attachment Fig Hot piping NPS All sizes: steel beam clamp to MSS- SP-58, type 28 or 29, or welded beam attachment, type 22. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil UFS Beam Clamp with Weldless Eye Nut Fig. 292 or Welded Beam Attachment Fig. 66. Steel beam (top): 1. Cold piping NPS 2: malleable iron "top of beam" C clamp to MSS-SP-58, type 19. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Universal C-type Clamp Fig Cold piping NPS 2½ to NPS 8: steel jaw, hook rod with nut, spring washer and plain washer, to MSS- SP-58, type 25. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Top Beam Clamp Fig Cold and hot piping of all sizes. Welded beam attachment MSS-SP-58, type 22. Acceptable material: Anvil Welded Beam Attachment Fig. 66. Steel joists (including back to back channels):

23 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 8 of Cold piping all sizes: steel washer plates with double locking nut, carbon steel clevis and malleable iron socket. Acceptable material: Anvil Steel Washer Plate Fig Cold and hot piping of all sizes. Welded beam attachment MSS-SP-58, type 22.Acceptable material: Anvil Welded Beam Attachment Fig. 66. Steel channel or angle (bottom) - Requires permission from Consultant s Structural Engineer: 1. piping NPS 2: malleable iron C clamp to MSS-SP- 58, type 23. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil C-Clamp Fig Cold piping NPS 2½ : universal channel clamp. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Myatt Channel Clamps Fig. 502 or Hot Piping All sizes: universal channel clamp. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Myatt Channel Clamps Fig. 502 or 503. Steel channel or angle (top) - Requires permission from Consultant s Structural Engineer: Walls:.2 Middle Attachment (rod) 1. Cold piping NPS 2 : malleable iron "top of beam" C clamp to MSS- SP-58, type 19. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Universal C-type Clamp Fig Cold piping NPS 2½ : steel jaw, hook rod with nut, spring washer and plain washer, to MSS-SP-58, type 25. ULC listed. Maximum load 415kg. Acceptable material: Anvil Top Beam Clamp Fig Hot Piping All sizes: steel jaw, hook rod with nut, spring washer and plain washer, to MSS-SP-58, type 25. ULC listed., Maximum load 415kg. Acceptable material: Anvil Top Beam Clamp Fig NPS ¾ through NPS 8: steel bracket to MSS-SP-58, type 33. Maximum load 665kg. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Medium Duty Bracket Fig Carbon steel continuous threaded rod or welded eye rod electro-galvanized for mechanical rooms. Acceptable material: Anvil Continuous Threaded Rod Fig. 146 or Eye Rod Welded Fig. 278.

24 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 9 of 19.3 Pipe Attachment Bottom Type Supports Cold piping, steel or cast iron; hot piping steel, with less than 25mm horizontal movement; hot piping, steel, with more than 300mm middle attachment (rod) length: adjustable clevis to MSS-SP-58, type 1. ULC listed. Acceptable material: cold piping NPS 16, Anvil Adjustable Clevis Hanger Fig. 260 cold piping NPS 18 to 30, Anvil Heavy Pipe Clamp Fig. 216 cold vapour NPS 30, Anvil Adjustable Clevis Hanger Fig.260. hot piping NPS 12, Anvil Adjustable Clevis for Insulated lines Fig. 300 hot piping NPS 14, Anvil Heavy Duty Double Bolt Clamp Fig.295H. hot vapour NPS 14,Anvil Heavy Duty Double Bolt Clamp Fig.295H. Use insulation protection shields for insulated piping. Cold copper piping; hot copper piping with less than 25mm horizontal movement; hot copper piping with more than 300mm middle attachment (rod) length: adjustable clevis to MSS-SP-58, type 1. Copper plated Acceptable material: Anvil Lightweight Adjustable Clevis Fig. CT-65. Use insulation protection shields for insulated piping. Suspended hot piping, steel and copper, with horizontal movement in excess of 2 mm; pipe roller to MSS-SP-69, type 43. Limit NPS 6 for liquid service. Acceptable material: Anvil Adjustable Steel Yoke Pipe Roll Fig Use insulation protection shields for insulated piping. Cold piping, steel or cast iron; hot piping steel; trapeze to MSS-SP-58, type 59. As detailed on the Contract Drawings..1 Bottom Attachments To Floor: Walls: 1. All sizes: Vertical elbow support, steel stanchion. Acceptable material: Anvil Pipe Stanchion Fig All sizes. Horizontal pipe support. Acceptable material: Anvil Pipe Stanchion Fig All sizes as per Contract Drawings 1. NPS ¾ through NPS 8: steel bracket to MSS-SP-58, type 33. Maximum load 665kg. ULC listed. Acceptable material: Anvil Medium Duty Bracket Fig. 195.

25 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Division 15 Section Page 10 of 19.2 Pipe Attachment (Use insulation protection shields with insulated piping). Cold piping, steel or cast iron, all sizes: U bolts for wall brackets to MSS-SP-M Acceptable material: Anvil Standard U-Bolt Fig. 137 NPS 2 ½ through NPS 20 Cold piping steel or cast iron; adjustable saddle to MSS-SP-M ULC listed. Elevation above floor <455mm. Acceptable material: Anvil Adjustable Pipe Saddle Fig. 264 NPS 2 ½ through NPS 20 Cold piping steel or cast iron; adjustable saddle to MSS-SP-M ULC listed. Elevation above floor 455mm. Acceptable material: Anvil Adjustable Pipe Saddle Fig. 265 Hot piping, steel and copper, no vertical movement: pipe roller stand to MSS-SP-58, type 44. Acceptable material: Anvil Pipe Roll Stand Fig Hot piping, steel and copper vertical movement: pipe roller stand to MSS-SP-58, type 46. Acceptable material: Anvil Pipe Roll Stand Fig PVC and FRP Piping No C-clamps are allowed. 2.4 Pipe Riser Supports Pipe Attachment 1. NPS 2 ½: U bolts for galvanized channel on base to MSS-SP-M Acceptable material: Anvil Standard U-Bolt Fig NPS 3: pipe roller on base, to MSS-SP-69, type 41. Acceptable material: Anvil Standard U-Bolt Fig. 177 All sizes and types as per Contract Drawings..1 Steel or cast iron pipe: black carbon steel to MSS-SP-58, type 42. ULC listed, state maximum load. Acceptable material: Anvil Riser Clamp Standard Fig. 40. Confirm maximum load with Consultant..2 Copper pipe: carbon steel copper finished to MSS-SP-58, type 42, and state maximum load. Acceptable material: Anvil Copper Tubing Riser Clamp Fig. CT-121. Confirm maximum load with engineer All risers to be isolated from structure using neoprene steel isolation pads as per the drawings. Acceptable material: Mason Industries, Type W. Korfiind, Korpad 40.