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GRACELAND PARK – O’DONNELL HEIGHTS

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BID SET

VOLUME 2 OF 2

DIVISIONS 21 - 33

March 13, 2017

11720 Beltsville Drive, Suite #600 Calverton, Maryland 20705

Grimm + Parker Architects Project No. 21552.00 GRACELAND ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 21 00 ALLOWANCES

01 22 00 UNIT PRICES

01 23 00 ALTERNATE BIDS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 31 14 FACILITY SERVICES COORDINATION

01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

01 35 14 LEED FOR SCHOOLS 2009 SCORECARD

01 35 15 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 35 17 LEED SUBMITTAL FORM

01 35 53 SECURITY PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 51 00 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

01 52 13 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

01 55 00 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

01 57 21 INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONTROLS

01 58 13 TEMPORARY PROJECT SIGNAGE

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 61 16 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) CONTENT RESTRICTIONS

01 61 16.01 ACCESSORY MATERIAL VOC CONTENT CERTIFICATION FORM

01 70 00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

01 71 23 FIELD ENGINEERING

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

01 91 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 30 00 SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING INFORMATION

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 41 13 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION (SITE)

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

03 11 19 INSULATING CONCRETE FORMING

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 35 00 ENGRAVED CONCRETE

03 35 13 CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING

03 39 00 CONCRETE CURING

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY



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DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 12 13 ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 21 00 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

05 31 00 STEEL DECKING

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 00 METAL STAIRS

05 52 13 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

05 53 20 STAIR NOSINGS

05 72 10 ORNAMENTAL METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 17 00 ENGINEERED FRAMING SYSTEMS

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

06 41 00 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07 13 00 SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 16 16 CRYSTALLINE WATERPROOFING

07 18 00 TRAFFIC COATINGS

07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

07 21 27 ENCLOSED CAVITY FOAMED INSULATION

07 26 70 MECHANICALLY-ATTACHED AIR AND MOISTURE BARRIER

07 27 10 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

07 42 13 METAL WALL PANELS

07 42 15 PERFORATED METAL PLATE WALL PANELS

07 50 56 VEGETATED ROOFING SYSTEM ON METAL DECK

07 54 16 ADHERED TPO SHEET ROOFING

07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07 71 00 MANUFACTURED ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 71 10 ROOF PAVER SYSTEM

07 71 23 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

07 72 00 ROOF ACCESSORIES

07 81 00 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 84 46 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

07 90 05 JOINT SEALERS

07 95 13 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 31 00 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

08 33 13 COILING COUNTER DOORS

08 43 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS

08 44 10 FIRE-RATED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL

08 44 13 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 45 13 STRUCTURED-POLYCARBONATE PANEL ASSEMBLIES



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08 62 70 TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS

08 63 00 METAL-FRAMED SKYLIGHTS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 83 00 MIRRORS

08 91 00 LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 21 16 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 30 00 TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 51 33 ACOUSTICAL METAL PAN CEILINGS

09 54 50 FRP CEILING SYSTEM

09 64 66 WOOD ATHLETIC FLOORING

09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING

09 67 27 RESINOUS FLOORING

09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

09 84 00 ACOUSTIC ROOM COMPONENTS

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

09 93 00 STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

09 96 23 GRAFFITI RESISTANT COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 00 05 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALTIES

10 11 01 VISUAL DISPLAY BOARDS

10 11 10 DISPLAY CASES

10 14 00 SIGNAGE

10 14 53 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE

10 21 13.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 21 23 CUBICLE CURTAINS

10 22 28 VERTICAL BI-FOLD DOOR

10 26 00 PROTECTIVE WALL COVERING

10 26 23 PROTECTIVE WALL PANELS

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 00 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

10 50 00 LOCKERS

10 56 13 METAL STORAGE SHELVING

10 73 10 PROTECTIVE COVERS

10 75 00 FLAGPOLES

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 00 05 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

11 31 00 APPLIANCES

11 40 00 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

11 51 23 LIBRARY STACK SYSTEMS

11 52 13 PROJECTION SCREENS

11 61 42 PLATFORM CURTAINS

11 66 23 GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT

11 66 43 BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

11 66 47 BASKETBALL SHOT TIMER SCOREBOARD

11 66 53 GYMNASIUM DIVIDER



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DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

12 24 13 WINDOW SHADE SYSTEMS

12 35 50 EDUCATIONAL CASEWORK

12 35 51 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORAGE CABINETS

12 35 53 WOOD LABORATORY CASEWORK

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

12 48 13 ENTRANCE FLOOR MATS AND FRAMES

12 66 13 TELESCOPING STANDS

12 93 00 SITE FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 24 00 PASSENGER ELEVATORS

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21 - FIRE PROTECTION

21 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

21 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 05 18 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR FIRE PROTECTION PIPING

21 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

21 11 19 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

21 13 13 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

21 31 13 ELECTRIC DRIVE, CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS

21 34 00 PRESSURE MAINTENANCE PUMPS

21 39 00 CONTROLLERS FOR FIRE PUMP DRIVERS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 18 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 19 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 07 19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22 80 00 COMMISSIONING PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 11 23 DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

22 13 16 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22 13 19 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 13 29 SANITARY SEWERAGE PUMPS

22 14 13 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE PIPING

22 14 23 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 32 00 DOMESTIC WATER FILTRATION EQUIPMENT

22 34 00 FUEL-FIRED, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

22 42 13.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS

22 42 13.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS

22 42 16.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES



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22 42 16.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS

22 42 23 COMMERCIAL SHOWERS, RECEPTORS, AND BASINS

22 47 13 DRINKING FOUNTAINS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 01 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

23 02 00 SCOPE OF THE MECHANICAL WORK

23 03 00 SHOP DRAWINGS, ETC

23 04 00 DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE

23 05 00 COORDINATION AMONG TRADES, CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT

23 08 00 HVAC COMMISSIONING

23 11 00 SLEEVING, CUTTING, PATCHING & REPAIRING

23 11 23 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

23 12 00 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, BACKFILLING & GRADING

23 13 00 PIPE, PIPE FITTINGS, & PIPE SUPPORT

23 13 20 GEOTHERMAL (EARTH COUPLED) LOOP PIPING SYSTEM

23 21 00 VALVES & COCKS

23 21 10 ACCESS TO VALVES, EQUIPMENT, FILTERS, ETC.

23 22 00 INSULATION

23 23 00 THERMOMETERS & OTHERS, MONITORING INSTRUMENTS

23 24 00 IDENTIFICATIONS, TAGS, CHARTS, ETC.

23 25 00 HANGERS, CLAMPS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC.

23 31 00 TESTING, BALANCING, LUBRICATION & ADJUST

23 41 00 PUMPS

23 42 00 HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 43 00 REGISTERS, GRILLES, DIFFUSER & LOUVERS

23 44 00 SHEET METAL & FLEXIBLE DUCT

23 51 00 MOTORS STARTERS, ETC.

23 52 00 CONTROLS – DIRECT DIGITAL

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 01 GENERAL PROVISIONS

26 05 02 SCOPE OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK

26 05 03 SHOP DRAWINGS, LITERATURE, MANUALS, PARTS LISTS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS

26 05 04 SLEEVING, CUTTING, PATCHING AND REPAIRING

26 05 08 COORDINATION AMONG TRADES, SYSTEMS INTERFACING AND CONNECTION OF

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS

26 05 19 CONDUCTORS, IDENTIFICATIONS, SPLICING DEVICES AND CONNECTORS

26 05 23 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS

26 05 44 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND GRADING

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATIONS

26 05 73 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 13 ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING AND CONTROL

26 22 00 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 13 ELECTRICITY METERING

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES



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26 28 13 FUSES

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 29 13 ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS

26 29 23 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 32 13 ENGINE GENERATORS

26 36 00 TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 41 13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

26 43 13 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CIRCUITS

26 51 13 LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

26 51 16 NETWORK LIGHTING SYSTEMS

26 51 22 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

26 55 61 THEATRICAL LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS AND SPACES

27 41 00 AUDIO VISUAL AND SOUND SYSTEMS

27 50 00 INTERCOM AND CLOCKS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 10 00 ACCESS CONTROL AND INTRUSION DETECTION

28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

28 31 11 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 23 00 EXCAVATING AND FILLING

31 25 00 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 00 FLEXIBLE PAVING

32 13 00 RIGID PAVING

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES & GATES

32 91 13 SOIL PREPARATION

32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES

32 93 00 PLANTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 10 00 WATER UTILITIES

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERAGE UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

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COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 21 05 13 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general requirements for single-phase and polyphase, general-purpose, horizontal, small and medium, squirrel-cage induction motors for use on ac power systems up

to 600 V and installed at equipment manufacturer's factory or shipped separately by equipment

manufacturer for field installation.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate features of motors, installed units, and accessory devices to be compatible with the following:

1. Motor controllers. 2. Torque, speed, and horsepower requirements of the load. 3. Ratings and characteristics of supply circuit and required control sequence. 4. Ambient and environmental conditions of installation location.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with NEMA MG 1 unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with IEEE 841 for severe-duty motors.

2.2 MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS

A. Duty: Continuous duty at ambient temperature of 40 deg C and at altitude of 3300 feet above sea level.

B. Capacity and Torque Characteristics: Sufficient to start, accelerate, and operate connected loads at designated speeds, at installed altitude and environment, with indicated operating

sequence, and without exceeding nameplate ratings or considering service factor.

2.3 POLYPHASE MOTORS

A. Description: NEMA MG 1, Design B, medium induction motor.

B. Efficiency: Energy efficient, as defined in NEMA MG 1.

C. Service Factor: 1.15.

D. Multispeed Motors: Variable torque. 1. For motors with 2:1 speed ratio, consequent pole, single winding. 2. For motors with other than 2:1 speed ratio, separate winding for each speed.

E. Multispeed Motors: Separate winding for each speed.

F. Rotor: Random-wound, squirrel cage.

G. Bearings: Regreasable, shielded, antifriction ball bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

H. Temperature Rise: Match insulation rating.

I. Insulation: Class F.



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J. Code Letter Designation: 1. Motors 15 HP and Larger: NEMA starting Code F or Code G. 2. Motors Smaller than 15 HP: Manufacturer's standard starting characteristic.

K. Enclosure Material: Cast iron for motor frame sizes 324T and larger; rolled steel for motor frame sizes smaller than 324T.

2.4 POLYPHASE MOTORS WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Motors Used with Reduced-Voltage and Multispeed Controllers: Match wiring connection requirements for controller with required motor leads. Provide terminals in motor terminal box,

suited to control method.

B. Motors Used with Variable Frequency Controllers: Ratings, characteristics, and features coordinated with and approved by controller manufacturer.

1. Windings: Copper magnet wire with moisture-resistant insulation varnish, designed and tested to resist transient spikes, high frequencies, and short time rise pulses produced by

pulse-width modulated inverters.

2. Energy- and Premium-Efficient Motors: Class B temperature rise; Class F insulation. 3. Inverter-Duty Motors: Class F temperature rise; Class H insulation. 4. Thermal Protection: Comply with NEMA MG 1 requirements for thermally protected

motors.

C. Severe-Duty Motors: Comply with IEEE 841, with 1.15 minimum service factor.

2.5 SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS

A. Motors larger than 1/20 hp shall be one of the following, to suit starting torque and requirements of specific motor application:

1. Permanent-split capacitor. 2. Split phase. 3. Capacitor start, inductor run. 4. Capacitor start, capacitor run.

B. Multispeed Motors: Variable-torque, permanent-split-capacitor type.

C. Bearings: Prelubricated, antifriction ball bearings or sleeve bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

D. Motors 1/20 HP and Smaller: Shaded-pole type.

E. Thermal Protection: Internal protection to automatically open power supply circuit to motor when winding temperature exceeds a safe value calibrated to temperature rating of motor

insulation. Thermal-protection device shall automatically reset when motor temperature returns

to normal range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION



SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

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SECTION 21 05 17 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Sleeves. 2. Stack-sleeve fittings. 3. Sleeve-seal systems. 4. Sleeve-seal fittings. 5. Grout.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SLEEVES

A. Cast-Iron Wall Pipes: Cast or fabricated of cast or ductile iron and equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop unless otherwise indicated.

B. Galvanized-Steel Wall Pipes: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, with plain ends and welded steel collar; zinc coated.

C. Galvanized-Steel-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, zinc coated, with plain ends.

D. Galvanized-Steel-Sheet Sleeves: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

2.2 STACK-SLEEVE FITTINGS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co. 2. Zurn Specification Drainage Operation; Zurn Plumbing Products Group.

B. Description: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring, bolts, and nuts for membrane flashing.

1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with setscrews.

2.3 SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS


1. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. 2. CALPICO, Inc. 3. Metraflex Company (The). 4. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc. 5. Proco Products, Inc.

B. Description: Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular space between piping and sleeve.




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1. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.

2. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel. 3. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel, with corrosion-resistant coating, of length

required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

2.4 SLEEVE-SEAL FITTINGS


1. Presealed Systems.

B. Description: Manufactured plastic, sleeve-type, waterstop assembly made for imbedding in concrete slab or wall. Unit has plastic or rubber waterstop collar with center opening to match

piping OD.

2.5 GROUT

A. Standard: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout.

B. Characteristics: Nonshrink; recommended for interior and exterior applications.

C. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

D. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SLEEVE INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.

B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to provide 1-inch annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.

1. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.

C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls are constructed.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces. a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other

wet areas 2 inches above finished floor level.

2. Using grout, seal the space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal system.

D. Install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions. 1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces. 2. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between

sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

3. Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements for sealants

specified in Joint Sealants.

E. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Comply with requirements

for firestopping specified in Penetration Firestopping.

3.2 STACK-SLEEVE-FITTING INSTALLATION

A. Install stack-sleeve fittings in new slabs as slabs are constructed.




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1. Install fittings that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

2. Secure flashing between clamping flanges for pipes penetrating floors with membrane waterproofing. Comply with requirements for flashing specified in Sheet Metal Flashing

and Trim.

3. Install section of cast-iron soil pipe to extend sleeve to 2 inches above finished floor level.

4. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified.

5. Using grout, seal the space around outside of stack-sleeve fittings.

B. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Comply with requirements for firestopping specified in

Penetration Firestopping.

3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL-SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior concrete walls and slabs-on-grade at service piping entries into building.

B. Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration,

assemble sleeve-seal system components, and install in annular space between piping and

sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a

watertight seal.

3.4 SLEEVE-SEAL-FITTING INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal fittings in new walls and slabs as they are constructed.

B. Assemble fitting components of length to be flush with both surfaces of concrete slabs and walls. Position waterstop flange to be centered in concrete slab or wall.

C. Secure nailing flanges to concrete forms.

D. Using grout, seal the space around outside of sleeve-seal fittings.

END OF SECTION



ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

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SECTION 21 05 18 - ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Escutcheons. 2. Floor plates.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ESCUTCHEONS

A. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and setscrew fastener.

B. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.

C. Split-Casting Brass Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and with concealed hinge and setscrew.

2.2 FLOOR PLATES

A. One-Piece Floor Plates: Cast-iron flange with holes for fasteners.

B. Split-Casting Floor Plates: Cast brass with concealed hinge.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and finished floors.

B. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

1. Escutcheons for New Piping: a. Piping with Fitting or Sleeve Protruding from Wall: One-piece, deep-pattern type. b. Chrome-Plated Piping: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with

polished, chrome-plated finish.

c. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

d. Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

e. Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

f. Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

C. Install floor plates for piping penetrations of equipment-room floors.

D. Install floor plates with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

1. New Piping: One-piece, floor-plate type.



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3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Replace broken and damaged escutcheons and floor plates using new materials.

END OF SECTION



GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

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SECTION 21 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. General requirements for valves. 2. Two-piece ball valves with indicators. 3. Bronze butterfly valves with indicators. 4. Iron butterfly valves with indicators. 5. Check valves. 6. Bronze OS&Y gate valves. 7. Iron OS&Y gate valves. 8. NRS gate valves. 9. Indicator posts. 10. Trim and drain valves.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene, Buna-N, or nitrile rubber.

B. NRS: Nonrising stem.

C. OS&Y: Outside screw and yoke.

D. SBR: Styrene-butadiene rubber.


A. Product Data: For each type of valve.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Prepare valves for shipping as follows: 1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion. 2. Protect threads, flange faces, and weld ends. 3. Set valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces.

B. Use the following precautions during storage: 1. Maintain valve end protection. 2. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher than ambient dew point temperature. If

outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures.

C. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use operating handles or stems as lifting or rigging points.

D. Protect flanges and specialties from moisture and dirt.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

A. UL Listed: Valves shall be listed in UL's "Online Certifications Directory" under the headings listed below and shall bear UL mark:




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1. Main Level: HAMV - Fire Main Equipment. a. Level 1: HCBZ - Indicator Posts, Gate Valve. b. Level 1: HLOT - Valves.

1) Level 3: HLUG - Ball Valves, System Control. 2) Level 3: HLXS - Butterfly Valves. 3) Level 3: HMER - Check Valves. 4) Level 3: HMRZ - Gate Valves.

2. Main Level: VDGT - Sprinkler System & Water Spray System Devices. a. Level 1: VQGU - Valves, Trim and Drain.

B. FM Global Approved: Valves shall be listed in its "Approval Guide," under the headings listed below:

1. Automated Sprinkler Systems: a. Indicator posts. b. Valves.

1) Gate valves. 2) Check valves.

a) Single check valves. 3) Miscellaneous valves.

C. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain valves for each valve type from single manufacturer.

D. ASME Compliance: 1. ASME B16.1 for flanges on iron valves. 2. ASME B1.20.1 for threads for threaded-end valves. 3. ASME B31.9 for building services piping valves.

E. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWA C606 for grooved-end connections.

F. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for valves.

G. Valve Pressure Ratings: Not less than the minimum pressure rating indicated or higher as required by system pressures.

H. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.

I. Valve Actuator Types: 1. Worm-gear actuator with handwheel for quarter-turn valves, except for trim and drain

valves.

2. Handwheel: For other than quarter-turn trim and drain valves. 3. Handlever: For quarter-turn trim and drain valves NPS 2 and smaller.

2.2 TWO-PIECE BALL VALVES WITH INDICATORS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. American Valve, Inc. 2. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. 3. NIBCO INC

B. Description: 1. UL 1091, except with ball instead of disc and FM Global standard for indicating valves

(butterfly or ball type), Class Number 1112.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Body Design: Two piece. 4. Body Material: Forged brass or bronze. 5. Port Size: Full or standard. 6. Seats: PTFE.




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7. Stem: Bronze or stainless steel. 8. Ball: Chrome-plated brass. 9. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut. 10. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external. 11. End Connections for Valves NPS 1 through NPS 2: Threaded ends. 12. End Connections for Valves NPS 2-1/2: Grooved ends.

2.3 BRONZE BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS


a. American Valve, Inc. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. NIBCO INC

B. Description: 1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball

type), Class Number 1112.

2. Minimum: Pressure rating: 175 psig. 3. Body Material: Bronze. 4. Seat Material: EPDM. 5. Stem Material: Bronze or stainless steel. 6. Disc: Bronze. 7. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut. 8. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external. 9. Ends Connections for Valves NPS 1 through NPS 2: Threaded ends. 10. Ends Connections for Valves NPS 2-1/2: Grooved ends.

2.4 IRON BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS



B. Description: 1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball type),

Class Number 112.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. 4. Seat Material: EPDM. 5. Stem: Stainless steel. 6. Disc: Ductile iron, nickel plated. 7. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut. 8. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external. 9. Body Design: Lug or wafer.

2.5 CHECK VALVES






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B. Description: 1. Standard: UL 312 and FM Global standard for swing check valves, Class Number 1210. 2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Type: Single swing check. 4. Body Material: Cast iron, ductile iron, or bronze. 5. Clapper: Bronze, ductile iron, or stainless steel. 6. Clapper Seat: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel. 7. Hinge Shaft: Bronze or stainless steel. 8. Hinge Spring: Stainless steel. 9. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or threaded.

2.6 BRONZE OS&Y GATE VALVES



B. Description: 1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y-

and NRS-type gate valves).

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Body and Bonnet Material: Bronze or brass. 4. Wedge: One-piece bronze or brass. 5. Wedge Seat: Bronze. 6. Stem: Bronze or brass. 7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE. 8. Supervisory Switch: External. 9. End Connections: Threaded.

2.7 IRON OS&Y GATE VALVES





2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron. 4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze. 5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze. 6. Stem: Brass or bronze. 7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE. 8. Supervisory Switch: External. 9. End Connections: Flanged.

2.8 NRS GATE VALVES





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2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron. 4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron with elastomeric coating. 5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating. 6. Stem: Brass or bronze. 7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE. 8. Supervisory Switch: External. 9. End Connections: Flanged.

2.9 INDICATOR POSTS



B. Description: 1. Standard: UL 789 and FM Global standard for indicator posts. 2. Type: Wall. 3. Base Barrel Material: Cast or ductile iron PVC. 4. Extension Barrel: Cast or ductile iron. 5. Cap: Cast or ductile iron. 6. Operation: Wrench Handwheel.

2.10 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. Ball Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to,

the following:


2. Description: a. Pressure Rating: 175 psig . b. Body Design: Two piece. c. Body Material: Forged brass or bronze. d. Port size: Full or standard. e. Seats: PTFE. f. Stem: Bronze or stainless steel. g. Ball: Chrome-plated brass. h. Actuator: Handlever. i. End Connections for Valves NPS 1 through NPS 2-1/2: Threaded ends. j. End Connections for Valves NPS 1-1/4 and NPS 2-1/2: Grooved ends.

B. Angle Valves:




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1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to,

the following:


2. Description: a. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. b. Body Material: Brass or bronze. c. Ends: Threaded. d. Stem: Bronze. e. Disc: Bronze. f. Packing: Asbestos free. g. Handwheel: Malleable iron, bronze, or aluminum.

C. Globe Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to,

the following:


2. Description: a. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. b. Body Material: Bronze with integral seat and screw-in bonnet. c. Ends: Threaded. d. Stem: Bronze. e. Disc Holder and Nut: Bronze. f. Disc Seat: Nitrile. g. Packing: Asbestos free. h. Handwheel: Malleable iron, bronze, or aluminum.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine valve interior for cleanliness, freedom from foreign matter, and corrosion. Remove special packing materials, such as blocks, used to prevent disc movement during shipping and

handling.

B. Operate valves in positions from fully open to fully closed. Examine guides and seats made accessible by such operations.

C. Examine threads on valve and mating pipe for form and cleanliness.

D. Examine mating flange faces for conditions that might cause leakage. Check bolting for proper size, length, and material. Verify that gasket is of proper size, that its material composition is

suitable for service, and that it is free from defects and damage.

E. Do not attempt to repair defective valves; replace with new valves.

3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Comply with requirements in the following Sections for specific valve installation requirements and applications:




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1. "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for application of valves in wet-pipe, fire-suppression sprinkler systems.

2. "Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for application of valves in dry-pipe, fire-suppression sprinkler systems.

B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs

indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.

C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

D. Install valves having threaded connections with unions at each piece of equipment arranged to allow easy access, service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.

Provide separate support where necessary.

E. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above the pipe center.

F. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.

G. Install valve tags. Comply with requirements in Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment for valve tags and schedules and signs on surfaces concealing valves; and the NFPA

standard applying to the piping system in which valves are installed. Install permanent

identification signs indicating the portion of system controlled by each valve.

H. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections.

I. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

END OF SECTION



IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 21 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Equipment labels. 2. Warning signs and labels. 3. Pipe labels. 4. Stencils. 5. Valve tags. 6. Warning tags.


A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification material and device.

C. Equipment-Label Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled and the proposed content for each label.

D. Valve Schedules: Valve numbering scheme.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For each piping system to include in maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Metal Labels for Equipment: 1. Material and Thickness: Brass, 0.032 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment

hardware.

2. Letter Color: Black. 3. Background Color: White. 4. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than

2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.

5. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering

for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the

size of principal lettering.

6. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws. 7. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

B. Plastic Labels for Equipment: 1. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving,

1/16 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.

2. Letter Color: Black. 3. Background Color: White. 4. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F.




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5. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.

6. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering

for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the

size of principal lettering.

7. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws. 8. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

C. Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number, Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), and the

Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified.

D. Equipment-Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers where

equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section number and

title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and

maintenance data.

2.2 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

A. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1/16 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.

B. Letter Color: Red.

C. Background Color: White.

D. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F.

E. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.

F. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater

viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal

lettering.

G. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.

H. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

I. Label Content: Include caution and warning information, plus emergency notification instructions.

2.3 PIPE LABELS

A. General Requirements for Manufactured Pipe Labels: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering indicating service and showing flow direction according to ASME A13.1.

B. Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled, semirigid plastic formed to partially cover circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without fasteners or adhesive.

C. Self-adhesive Pipe Labels: Printed plastic with contact-type, permanent-adhesive backing.

D. Pipe-Label Contents: Include identification of piping service using same designations or abbreviations as used on Drawings, pipe size, and an arrow indicating flow direction.

1. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with piping-system service lettering to accommodate both directions or as separate unit on each pipe label to indicate flow direction.

2. Lettering Size: At least 1/2 inches high.

E. Pipe-Label Colors:




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1. Background Color: Red. 2. Letter Color: White.

2.4 STENCILS

A. Stencils: Prepared with letter sizes according to ASME A13.1 for piping; and minimum letter height of 3/4 inch for access panel and door labels, equipment labels, and similar operational

instructions.

1. Stencil Material: Aluminum. 2. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, alkyd enamel black unless otherwise indicated. Paint may

be in pressurized spray-can form.

3. Identification Paint: Exterior, alkyd enamel in colors according to ASME A13.1 unless otherwise indicated. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form.

2.5 VALVE TAGS

A. Valve Tags: Stamped or engraved with 1/4-inch letters for piping-system abbreviation and 1/2-inch numbers.

1. Tag Material: Brass, 0.032 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware. 2. Fasteners: Brass wire-link chain. 3. Valve-Tag Color: Red. 4. Letter Color: White.

B. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room

or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for

identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses.

1. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.6 WARNING TAGS

A. Warning Tags: Preprinted or partially preprinted, accident-prevention tags, of plasticized card stock with matte finish suitable for writing.

1. Size: 3 by 5-1/4 inches minimum. 2. Fasteners: Brass grommet and wire. 3. Nomenclature: Large-size primary caption such as "DANGER," "CAUTION," or "DO

NOT OPERATE."

4. Color: Safety Yellow background with black lettering.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of incompatible primers, paints, and encapsulants, as well as dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and other substances that could impair bond of identification

devices.

3.2 LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be installed.

B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.

C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

D. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.

E. Piping Color-Coding: Painting of piping is specified in Section 09 91 23 "Interior Painting."




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F. Stenciled Pipe-Label Option: Stenciled labels may be provided instead of manufactured pipe labels, at Installer's option. Install stenciled pipe labels, complying with ASME A13.1, on each

piping system.

1. Identification Paint: Use for contrasting background. 2. Stencil Paint: Use for pipe marking.

G. Pipe-Label Locations: Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and

plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows:

1. Near each valve and control device. 2. Near each branch connection excluding short takeoffs. Where flow pattern is not

obvious, mark each pipe at branch.

3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures. 4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed

piping.

5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination. 6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 50 feet along each run. Reduce intervals to 25 feet in

areas of congested piping and equipment.

7. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings. Omit intermediately spaced labels.

3.3 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Install tags on valves and control devices in fire-suppression piping systems. List tagged valves in a valve-tag schedule.

B. Valve-Tag Application Schedule: Tag valves according to size, shape, and with captions similar to those indicated in "Valve-Tag Size and Shape" Subparagraph below:

1. Valve-Tag Size and Shape: a. Fire-Suppression Standpipe: 1-1/2 inches, round. b. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: 1-1/2 inches, round. c. Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing System: 1-1/2 inches, round.

3.4 WARNING-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Write required message on, and attach warning tags to, equipment and other items where required.

END OF SECTION



FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

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SECTION 21 11 19 - FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Exposed-type fire-department connections. 2. Flush-type fire-department connections. 3. Yard-type fire-department connections.


A. Product Data: For each type of product. 1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components

and profiles, and finishes for each fire-department connection.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EXPOSED-TYPE FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. American Fire Hose & Cabinet. 2. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. 3. Fire Protection Products, Inc. 4. Fire-End & Croker Corporation. 5. GMR International Equipment Corporation. 6. Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc. 7. Venus Fire Protection Ltd. 8. Wilson & Cousins Inc.

B. Standard: UL 405.

C. Type: Exposed, projecting, for wall mounting.

D. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

E. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.

F. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check

devices or clappers.

G. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.

H. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.

I. Outlet: Back, with pipe threads.

J. Number of Inlets: Two.

K. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE"

L. Finish: Polished chrome plated.

M. Outlet Size: NPS 4.




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2.2 FLUSH-TYPE FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION


1. American Fire Hose & Cabinet. 2. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. 3. GMR International Equipment Corporation. 4. Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc. 5. Potter Roemer LLC. 6. Venus Fire Protection Ltd.


C. Type: Flush, for wall mounting.






H. Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass, wall type.

I. Outlet: With pipe threads.

J. Body Style: Horizontal.

K. Number of Inlets: Two.

L. Outlet Location: Back.

M. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE"

N. Finish: Polished chrome plated.

O. Outlet Size: NPS 4.

2.3 YARD-TYPE FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION


1. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. 2. Fire Protection Products, Inc. 3. Fire-End & Croker Corporation. 4. GMR International Equipment Corporation. 5. Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc. 6. Potter Roemer LLC. 7. Wilson & Cousins Inc.


C. Type: Exposed, freestanding.









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H. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, floor type.

I. Outlet: Bottom, with pipe threads.

J. Number of Inlets: Two.

K. Sleeve: Brass.

L. Sleeve Height: 18 inches.

M. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE"

N. Finish, Including Sleeve: Polished chrome plated.

O. Outlet Size: NPS 4.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of fire-department connections.

B. Examine roughing-in for fire-suppression standpipe system to verify actual locations of piping connections before fire-department connection installation.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install wall-type fire-department connections.

B. Install yard-type fire-department connections in concrete slab support. Comply with requirements for concrete in Section 03 30 00 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."

C. Install two protective pipe bollards on sides of each fire-department connection. Comply with requirements for bollards in Section 05 50 00 "Metal Fabrications."

D. Install automatic (ball-drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection.

END OF SECTION



WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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SECTION 21 13 13 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: 1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties. 2. Fire-protection valves. 3. Fire-department connections. 4. Sprinklers. 5. Alarm devices. 6. Manual control stations. 7. Control panels. 8. Pressure gages.

B. Related Requirements: 1. Section 21 12 00 "Fire-Suppression Standpipes" for standpipe piping. 2. Section 21 31 13 "Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps" for fire pumps, pressure-

maintenance pumps, and fire-pump controllers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Standard-Pressure Sprinkler Piping: Wet-pipe sprinkler system piping designed to operate at working pressure of 175-psig maximum.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and that is connected to water supply through alarm valve. Water discharges immediately from

sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys

frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.

B. Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s), including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria

indicated.

1. Available fire-hydrant flow test records indicate the following conditions: a. Date: b. Time: c. Performed by: d. Location of Residual Fire Hydrant R: e. Location of Flow Fire Hydrant F: f. Static Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R: g. Measured Flow at Flow Fire Hydrant F: h. Residual Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R:

C. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: 10 percent, including losses

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2. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications: a. Building Service Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. b. Electrical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. c. General Storage Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. d. Laundries: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. e. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. f. Residents, Office, and Public Areas: Light Hazard.

3. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: a. Residential and Office Spaces: 225 sq. ft. b. Storage Areas: 130 sq. ft. c. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft. d. Electrical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft. e. Other Areas: According to NFPA 13 recommendations unless otherwise indicated.

4. Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement: According to NFPA 13 unless otherwise indicated:

a. Light-Hazard Occupancies: 100 gpm for 30 minutes. b. Ordinary-Hazard Occupancies: 250 gpm for 60 to 90 minutes.

D. Seismic Performance: Sprinkler piping shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to NFPA 13 and ASCE/SEI 7.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: For wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.

C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For sprinkler systems indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified

professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

D. Coordination Drawings: Sprinkler systems, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:

1. Domestic water piping. 2. HVAC hydronic piping. 3. Items penetrating finished ceiling include the following:

a. Lighting fixtures. b. Air outlets and inlets. c. Electrical Conduit.

4. Natural Gas Piping.

E. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and professional engineer.

F. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if

applicable.

G. Welding certificates.

H. Fire-hydrant flow test report.

I. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's Material and

Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping."

J. Field quality-control reports.




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K. Operation and Maintenance Data: For sprinkler specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: 1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing sprinkler systems

and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering

responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by a qualified professional engineer.

B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to 2010 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. NFPA Standards: Sprinkler system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." 2. NFPA 24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances."

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of sprinklers with other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies.

1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounted, steel cabinet with hinged cover, and with space for minimum of six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench. Include number of

sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and sprinkler wrench. Include separate cabinet with

sprinklers and wrench for each type of sprinkler used on Project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Standard-Weight, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.

B. Black-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M, standard-weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.

C. Galvanized and Uncoated,Steel Couplings: ASTM A 865, threaded.

D. Galvanized [and Uncoated, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.

E. Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.

F. Cast-Iron Flanges: ASME 16.1, Class 125.

G. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 150.




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H. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.

I. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,

the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc. b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. c. Victaulic Company.

2. Pressure Rating: 175-psig minimum. 3. Galvanized and Uncoated, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A 47/A 47M,

malleable-iron casting or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting, with dimensions matching

steel pipe.

4. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213 rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections,

EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.

J. Steel Pressure-Seal Fittings: UL 213, FM Global-approved, 175-psig pressure rating with steel housing, rubber O-rings, and pipe stop; for use with fitting manufacturers' pressure-seal tools.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,

the following:

a. Victaulic Company.

2.3 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch thick or ASME B16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free.

1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.

B. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.

C. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12M/D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.

2.4 COVER SYSTEM FOR SPRINKLER PIPING


1. DecoShield Systems, Inc.

B. Description: System of support brackets and covers made to protect sprinkler piping.

C. Brackets: Glass-reinforced nylon.

2.5 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. General Requirements: 1. Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved. 2. Minimum Pressure Rating for Standard-Pressure Piping: 175 psig.

B. Ball Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc. b. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL 1091 except with ball instead of disc.




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3. Valves NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends. 4. Valves NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2: Bronze body with threaded ends or ductile-iron body with

grooved ends.

5. Valves NPS 3: Ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

C. Bronze Butterfly Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Fivalco Inc. b. Global Safety Products, Inc. c. Milwaukee Valve Company.

2. Standard: UL 1091. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 4. Body Material: Bronze. 5. End Connections: Threaded.

D. Iron Butterfly Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc. b. Global Safety Products, Inc. c. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL 1091. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 4. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. 5. Style: Lug or wafer. 6. End Connections: Grooved.

E. Check Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. AFAC Inc. b. Victaulic Company. c. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 312. 3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum. 4. Type: Swing check. 5. Body Material: Cast iron. 6. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

F. Bronze OS&Y Gate Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves. b. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division. c. Milwaukee Valve Company.

2. Standard: UL 262. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 4. Body Material: Bronze.




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5. End Connections: Threaded.

G. Iron OS&Y Gate Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary. b. American Valve, Inc. c. Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

2. Standard: UL 262. 3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum. 4. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. 5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

H. Indicating-Type Butterfly Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:


2. Standard: UL 1091. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum. 4. Valves NPS 2 and Smaller:

a. Valve Type: Ball or butterfly. b. Body Material: Bronze. c. End Connections: Threaded.

5. Valves NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: a. Valve Type: Butterfly. b. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. c. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or wafer.

6. Valve Operation: Integral electrical, 115-V ac, prewired, single-circuit, supervisory switch indicating device.

I. NRS Gate Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary. b. American Valve, Inc. c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

2. Standard: UL 262. 3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum. 4. Body Material: Cast iron with indicator post flange. 5. Stem: Nonrising. 6. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

J. Indicator Posts: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary. b. American Valve, Inc.




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c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. 2. Standard: UL 789. 3. Type: Horizontal for wall mounting. 4. Body Material: Cast iron with extension rod and locking device. 5. Operation: Wrench.

2.6 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. General Requirements: 1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"

published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

B. Angle Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc. b. United Brass Works, Inc.

C. Ball Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Affiliated Distributors. b. Anvil International, Inc. c. Victaulic Company.

D. Globe Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc. b. United Brass Works, Inc.

E. Plug Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Southern Manufacturing Group.

2.7 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. General Requirements: 1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"


2. Pressure Rating: a. Standard-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 175 psig minimum. b. High-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 250 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. 4. Size: Same as connected piping. 5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

B. Alarm Valves:




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the following:

a. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. b. Victaulic Company. c. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 193. 3. Design: For horizontal or vertical installation. 4. Include trim sets for bypass, drain, electrical sprinkler alarm switch, pressure

gages, retarding chamber, and fill-line attachment with strainer.

5. Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain without valves and separate from main drain piping. 6. Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain with check valve to main drain piping.

C. Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. AFAC Inc. b. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

2. Standard: UL 1726. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum. 4. Type: Automatic draining, ball check. 5. Size: NPS 3/4. 6. End Connections: Threaded.

2.8 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Fire-Department Connection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. AFAC Inc. b. Wilson & Cousins Inc.

2. Standard: UL 405. 3. Type: Exposed, freestanding. 4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum. 5. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal. 6. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department

sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and

check devices or clappers.

7. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain. 8. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, floor type. 9. Outlet: Bottom, with pipe threads. 10. Number of Inlets: Two. 11. Sleeve: Brass. 12. Sleeve Height: 18 inches. 13. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE." 14. Finish, Including Sleeve: Polished chrome plated. 15. Outlet Size: NPS 4.

2.9 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

A. Branch Outlet Fittings:




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the following:


2. Standard: UL 213. 3. Pressure Rating: 175-psig minimum. 4. Body Material: Ductile-iron housing with EPDM seals and bolts and nuts. 5. Type: Mechanical-tee and -cross fittings. 6. Configurations: Snap-on and strapless, ductile-iron housing with branch outlets. 7. Size: Of dimension to fit onto sprinkler main and with outlet connections as required to

match connected branch piping.

8. Branch Outlets: Grooved, plain-end pipe, or threaded.

B. Flow Detection and Test Assemblies: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. c. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide." 3. Pressure Rating: 175-psig minimum. 4. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with orifice, sight glass, and integral test

valve.

5. Size: Same as connected piping. 6. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded or grooved.

C. Branch Line Testers: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Company, Inc. b. Fire-End & Croker Corporation. c. Potter Roemer.

2. Standard: UL 199. 3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig. 4. Body Material: Brass. 5. Size: Same as connected piping. 6. Inlet: Threaded. 7. Drain Outlet: Threaded and capped. 8. Branch Outlet: Threaded, for sprinkler.

D. Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fittings: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. AGF Manufacturing Inc. b. Victaulic Company. c. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide." 3. Pressure Rating: 175-psig minimum.




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4. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with sight glass. 5. Size: Same as connected piping. 6. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

E. Adjustable Drop Nipples: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. CECA, LLC. b. Corcoran Piping System Co. c. Merit Manufacturing; a division of Anvil International, Inc.

2. Standard: UL 1474. 3. Pressure Rating: 250-psig minimum. 4. Body Material: Steel pipe with EPDM-rubber O-ring seals. 5. Size: Same as connected piping. 6. Length: Adjustable. 7. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

F. Flexible Sprinkler Hose Fittings: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Fivalco Inc. b. FlexHead Industries, Inc. c. Gateway Tubing, Inc.

2. Standard: UL 1474. 3. Type: Flexible hose for connection to sprinkler, and with bracket for connection to

ceiling grid.

4. Pressure Rating: 175-psig minimum. 5. Size: Same as connected piping, for sprinkler.

2.10 SPRINKLERS


1. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 2. Victaulic Company. 3. Viking Corporation.

B. General Requirements: 1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"


2. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.

C. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element: 1. Early-Suppression, Fast-Response Applications: UL 1767. 2. Nonresidential Applications: UL 199. 3. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K of 5.6, and for

"Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by

application.

D. Open Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element Removed: UL 199. 1. Characteristics:

a. Nominal 1/2-inch Orifice: With Discharge Coefficient K between 5.3 and 5.8.

E. Sprinkler Finishes:




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1. Chrome plated. 2. Bronze. 3. Painted.

F. Special Coatings: 1. Wax. 2. Lead. 3. Corrosion-resistant paint.

G. Sprinkler Escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for the following sprinkler mounting applications. Escutcheons for concealed, flush, and recessed-type sprinklers are specified with

sprinklers.

1. Ceiling Mounting: Chrome-plated steel, one piece, flat. 2. Sidewall Mounting: Chrome-plated steel, one piece, flat.

H. Sprinkler Guards: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. c. Victaulic Company. d. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 199. 3. Type: Wire cage with fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.

2.11 ALARM DEVICES

A. Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.

B. Water-Motor-Operated Alarm: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


the following:

a. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation. b. Victaulic Company. c. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 753. 3. Type: Mechanically operated, with Pelton wheel. 4. Alarm Gong: Cast aluminum with red-enamel factory finish. 5. Size: 1

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