Ukiah City Council
November 19, 2025

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11. Register box sealing:
a. Seal register box to the meter in such a manner that unauthorized removal is apparent.
b. Recess seal screws and prohibit their removal by properly affixing seal wire through appropriate holes provided in the register box casting body.

12. Encoder register and remotes:
a. All Compound meters must be supplied with registers as specified in Class II Turbine Type Meters in this Section.

13. Displacement measuring chamber:
a. Provide self-contained unit measuring chamber including a strainer, which can be firmly seated and removed as a unit.
1) Do not cast any part of this chamber as part of the maincase. b. Oscillating piston type composed of Water Works Bronze or a suitable synthetic polymer.
1) Piston, piston roller, and division plate: rubber composition or an approved synthetic polymer as well.
2) All other components of the measuring chamber: corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel.

14. Turbine measuring chamber:
a. Chamber: Water Works Bronze or suitable synthetic polymer construction. b. Secured by 2 stainless steel bolts. Positioned so that water must essentially travel in a straight line path from the meter inlet to the meter outlet during high flow operation.
c. Polypropylene, mounted on a replaceable Type 316 stainless steel shaft and rotate on roller bearings.
1) Offset the entire propeller assembly weight, while in operation, by magnetic suspension so that the rotating turbine components are essentially weightless in water.

15. Adjustable tungsten carbide bearing provided to take up the turbine shaft end-play tolerance.
a. Automatic valve:
1) Weighted, link-mounted, swing type:
2) All moving shafts and linkage made of hard rubber bearings and sleeves.
3) Valve and linkage made of Water Works Bronze.
4) All shafts made of Type 316 stainless steel.
5) Position valve in the meter so that water passing through it will follow a straight line path in passing from inlet to outlet. The valve will open at a pressure differential of 2-1/2 pounds per square inch or less. 6) Access to the valve requires only the upper portion of the meter's maincase be removed.
7) Displacement and turbine chambers need not be disturbed. 8) Oscillating piston nor the turbine chamber need to be disturbed.

16. Valve seat:
a. Consists of a trapezoidal shaped rubber gasket, retained by a bronze or synthetic polymer seat.
b. Secure valve seat assembly by Type 316 stainless steel screws that are accessible from the maincase opening so as to facilitate easy access for inspection and ease of maintenance.

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17. Registration:
a. Record registration through the normal test flow limits at not less than

98.5 percent nor more than 101.5 percent of actual throughput. At crossover, that point when measurement transfers from 1 measuring chamber to the other, accuracy must exceed 95 percent.
b. Accuracy at minimum test flow: minimum 95 percent at rate of flow specified in table below:

Size Normal Flows Limits Minimum Flows
2 inch 1/2 - 160 1/4
3 inch 1/2 - 350 1/4
4 inch 3/4 - 1,000 3/8
6 inch 3/4 - 2,500 3/8

18. Pressure test:
a. Guarantee meters will operate successfully at a working pressure of 150 pounds per square inch, without leakage or damage to any component.

19. Guarantee and maintenance program:
a. Guarantee meters against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment.
b. Provide a price schedule of manufacturer factory maintenance program offering as a printed brochure available nationally. Include offerings for both the complete meter and individual meter component assemblies on an exchange basis.

20. Intent:
a. Specifications are designed to create guidelines for selecting an extremely critical metering device.
b. Ease of installation, operational features, readability, and maintenance are of prime concern.
c. A design that best reflects longevity of operation of all elements and a high degree of sustained accuracy through the entire range of the meter is to be considered mandatory.

C. Turbine type meters, 1-1/2 inch thru 10 inch sizes:

1. Type:
a. Provide horizontal axis, multi-vane design meters suited for moderately low to sustained high flow demands.

2. Size:
a. Meter assembly size will be determined by the nominal size of the opening of the inlet and outlet flanges of the meter.

3. Length:
a. Provide meters at maximum overall length unless otherwise noted. b. Maximum overall length of the unit is the face-to-face dimension, including external strainer and test port apparatus as listed below. Supplemental

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Size of Meter Minimum Length Maximum Length
1-1/2 inch 10 inch 17 inch
2 inch 10 inch 17 inch
3 inch 12 inch 24 inch
4 inch 14 inch 29 inch
6 inch 18 inch 36-1/2 inch
8 inch 20 inch 42 inch
10 inch 26 inch 45 inch

4. Maincases:
a. Cast Water Works Bronze, epoxy coated steel or some other non-corrosive material that can withstand minimum water pressures of not less than 150 pounds per square inch.
b. Repaired casings are not acceptable.
c. Provide flanged ends.
d. Provide tapped test port:
1) 1-1/2 inch through 3 inch size turbines: not less than 1 1/2 inches. 2) 4 inch and larger size turbines: not less than 2 inch. 3) Plugged female iron pipe thread (F-IPT).
e. Provide raised characters cast on the outer case indicating the size and direction of water flow through the meter.

5. Strainers:
a. External body strainers may be specified as part of the meter assembly package. When specified, construct external body strainers of Water Works Bronze, epoxy coated steel or some other non-corrosive material that can withstand water pressures of not less than 150 pounds per square inch.

6. Provide strainer with a removable cover plate for inspection and debris removal. External fasteners:
a. Provide external fasteners on the meter made of stainless steel or nonferrous material.

7. Connections:
a. Flanges for 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch turbine meters: 2-bolt oval type. b. Flanges for meters 3 inch through 10 inch size meters: Class 150 bronze round type or Class 125 Steel Epoxy Coated, flat faced in accordance with ASME B16.1 for specified diameter.
c. No companion flanges are required.

8. Register and remotes:
a. Permanently and hermetically sealed register and firmly attached to meter case.
b. If applicable, a security seal must be provided to prevent easy removal and tampering.
c. Register may be direct read, absolute encoder, digital encoder, or high resolution pulse output and must be readily adaptable to an outside wall

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9. Turbine measuring chamber: Multiple connectivity is not required:
a. Chamber: Water Works Bronze or suitable synthetic polymer construction. b. Secured by 2 stainless steel bolts or other nonferrous fasteners. c. Position chamber so that water must essentially travel in a straight line path from the meter inlet to the meter outlet during high flow operation.

10. Registration:
a. Record registration through the normal test flow limits at not less than 97 percent nor more than 103 percent of actual throughput at all normal test flows.
b. Meter capable of continuous operation up to the rated maximum flows as listed below without affecting long-term meter accuracy caused by undue wear.

Meter Size Low Flow
(95 percent minimum)
Normal Range (GPM)
(100.0 + 1.5 percent)
1-1/2 inch 3 4 to 120
2 inch 3 4 to 160
3 inch 4 5 to 350
4 inch 10 15 to 1,000
6 inch 20 30 to 2,000
8 inch 30 35 to 3,500
10 inch 55 55 to 5,500
c. Pipeline size applications of 12 inch, can be accomplished by using 10 inch size meters with the appropriate tapered, concentric reducers.

11. Maximum operating pressure:
a. Operate without leakage, damage or malfunction up to a maximum operating pressure of 150 pounds per square inch.

12. Guarantee:
a. Guarantee meters against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of shipment.

2.03 SERVICE SADDLES
A. Saddles for 1-inch, 1-1/2-inch and 2-inch taps: Made of bronze.

B. Made to specially fit the contour of the pipe they are to be installed on.

1. Saddles for ductile-iron, cast-iron, and asbestos-cement pipe:
a. Made of brass body with double bronze straps, female iron pipe threads in accordance with AWWA C800.
b. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Ford Model S91.
2) Mueller Series H-13000.DSfa.

2. Saddles for PVC C900 pipe:
a. Made of brass body, single wide bolted brass band, female iron pipe thread outlet.

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1) A.Y. McDonald Model 3826.
2) Mueller BR 2B.
3) Ford 202B.

C. Reducer bushings: Made of bronze.

2.04 STOPS
A. Corporation stops:

1. Install corporation stops with approved saddles as specified in this Section.

2. Copper service:
a. Compression coupling outlets and male iron pipe (I.P.) thread inlets in accordance with AWWA C800.

3. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Mueller Model H-15028 up to 1-inch size.
b. Mueller Model Ori-Corp H-15013 for 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch size.

B. Angle stops:

1. Service valves up to 2-inch:
a. Install angle stops. Copper services up to 1-inch diameter:
b. Install 1-inch compression coupling inlet angle stops with 1 inch meter nut outlets.

2. 1-1/2-inch through 2-inch curb stops:
a. Install compression fitting inlets and meter flange outlets.

3. All stops: include "Lock Off" holes.

4. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Mueller B-24258 for up to 1-inch size.
b. Mueller B-24276 for 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch size.

2.05 WATER SERVICE LINE
A. Size service lines to meet the requirements of the California Uniform Plumbing Code, Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 103, and Tariff Rule No. 16.

B. Standard domestic service lines: 1-inch minimum, Type K, copper tubing in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B88.

2.06 WATER METER COUPLING
A. Made of "no-lead" (less than .1 percent).

1. All parts listed by NSF for use in potable water service.

B. Provide long straight meter coupling, swivel nut and neoprene meter gasket.

C. Manufacturers: The following or equal:

1. Cambridge Brass.

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2.07 WATER METER BOX BODY
A. Cal American Water shall furnish the Water Meter Box for installation by the Contractor.

2.08 WATER METERS
A. Manufactures and models:

1. Turbo Meters:

2. Badger Meter, Turbo Series.

3. Master Meter, MMT Turbine.

4. Sensus, OMNI Compound or Turbo.

5. Approved Equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Confirm the location of all service lines with the Owner's representative in the field prior to tapping the main.

1. The Contractor will field mark the proposed location for the corporation stop (pavement) and meters for inspection, confirmation, or adjustment.

B. Experienced craftsmen familiar with installation of water service lines will perform tapping of all water mains.

C. A suitable tapping machine (Mueller, Ford, Hays or Dresser type) using the proper combined drill and tap is required for all taps.

1. Hand held drilling equipment is not acceptable.

D. Inspect corporation stops for damaged threads and proper operation prior to installation.

E. Tap the main as indicated on the service tap detail.

F. Make taps to polyethylene encased water main in accordance with AWWA C600.

G. Pressure test metered service lines when installed with new mains from the corporation stop to the angle stop.

H. Flush each metered service prior to installation of the meter and connection to the customer service line.

END OF SECTION

High-Silicon Cast Iron Pipe for Digester Gas
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HIGH-SILICON CAST IRON PIPE FOR DIGESTER GAS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: High-silicon cast iron pipe.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A518 - Standard Specification for Corrosion-Resistant High-Silicon Iron Castings iron castings.

2. A861 - Standard Specification for High-Silicon Iron Pipe and Fittings.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Process Piping.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. High-silicon cast iron pipe:

1. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
a. The Duriron Co., Inc.
b. Taiyuan Water Industrial.

2. Pipe and fitting material:
a. In accordance with ASTM A518 and A861.

3. Joints:
a. Acid-resistant.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Process Piping and Section 15956 - Piping Systems Testing.

END OF SECTION

Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151
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DUCTILE IRON PIPE: AWWA C151
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Ductile iron pipe, joints, connections, fittings, and pipe linings and coatings.

B. As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C104 - Standard for Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings.

2. C105 - Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems.

3. C110 - Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings.

4. C111 - Standard for Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

5. C150 - Standard for Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe.

6. C151 - Standard for Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast.

7. C153 - Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service.

8. C210 - Liquid-Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings.

9. C222 - Polyurethane Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings.

10. C600 - Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances.

C. American Welding Society (AWS):

1. D11.2 - Guide for Welding Iron Castings.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A536 - Standard Specifications for Ductile Iron Castings.

2. B1000 - Standard Practices for Casting Preparation and Test Procedure of Porcelain Enamel-Lined Pipe, Fittings, and Valves for Use in the Municipal Wastewater, Sewage, and Water Treatment Industry.

3. C33 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.

4. C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.

5. C283 - Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Porcelain Enameled Utensils to Boiling Acid.

6. D792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement.

7. D4541 - Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers.

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1. Thrust Restraint Design Manual.

F. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):

1. 8179 - Ductile iron pipe, fittings, accessories, and their joints - External zinc-based coating – Part 1: Metallic zinc with finishing layer.

G. National Association of Pipe Fabricators, Inc. (NAPF):

1. 500-03 - Surface Preparation Standard for Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings in Exposed Locations Receiving Special External Coatings and/or Special Internal Linings.

H. Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

1. SP 5 - White Metal Blast Cleaning.

2. PA-2 - Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness With Magnetic Gages.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data.

C. Manufacturer's qualifications:

1. Manufacturer qualifications and list of projects using the specified material:
5 years minimum.

D. Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Manual:

1. Submit manufacturer's coating and lining application quality assurance manual to Engineer prior to beginning coating application.
a. Strict conformance to the requirements of the manual will be required. b. Deviation from the requirements of the manual will be grounds for the Engineer to reject the applied coating.

E. Shop drawings:

1. Detailed layout drawings showing alignment of pipes, location of valves, fittings, and appurtenances, types of joints, and connections to pipelines or structures.

2. Thrust restraint systems.

3. Photographs, drawings, and descriptions of fittings, gaskets, couplings, grooving of pipe and fittings.

F. Calculations:

1. Calculations for thrust restraint system design.

G. Manufacturer's Certificate of Source Testing for ceramic epoxy, glass lined, plural component polyurethane, and zinc materials:

1. Certify successful performance of holiday detection tests on 100 percent of lining in accordance with ASTM B1000.

2. Identify each test piece by mark designation and show the actual test results during the final inspection by manufacturer prior to shipment.

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3. Zinc coating: Regular measurements in accordance with ISO 8179 Part 4.4.

4. Include Coating Manufacturer’s Technical Representative’s reports.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Ductile iron pipe shall be supplied by a single manufacturer.

B. Hydrostatically test each joint of ductile iron pipe in accordance with AWWA C151.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Block piping and associated fittings for shipment to prevent damage to coatings and linings.

B. Carefully handle piping and associated fittings during loading, unloading, and installation:

1. Do not drop piping material from cars or trucks.

2. Lower piping by mechanical means.

3. Do not drop or pound pipe to fit grade.

C. Handle pipe from the outside if lined with ceramic epoxy, glass or plural component polyurethane.

1. No forks, chains, straps, hooks, or other lifting device shall be placed inside the pipe or fittings for lifting, positioning, or laying.

D. Protect gaskets and polyethylene encasement from long-term exposure to sunlight.

E. Store piping, fittings, and other accessories such that they do not accumulate and hold rainwater, dirt, and debris.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Ductile iron piping:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
b. McWane Ductile.
c. SIP Industries.
d. U.S. Pipe.

2.02 THRUST RESTRAINT SYSTEM DESIGN
A. The length of pipe that must be restrained on each side of the focus of a thrust load as specified in the Pipe Schedule.

B. Design pressure: Test pressure.

C. Laying condition: Type 5 in accordance with AWWA C150.

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E. Unit friction resistance for polyethylene encasement of pipe: DIPRA factor multiplied by a safety factor of 1.5.

2.03 CONCRETE THRUST BLOCK RESTRAINT
A. Joint thrust restraint system designed by Contractor.

1. Concrete thrust blocks will not be permitted for DIP restraint.

2.04 DUCTILE IRON JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
A. General:

1. Pressure class or special thickness class as indicated in the Piping Schedule provided in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. In accordance with AWWA C150 and AWWA C151.

3. Joints:
a. Flanged.
b. Mechanical.
c. Push-on Rubber Gasket.
d. Integrally Restrained Mechanical.
e. Mechanical Wedge Action.
f. Integrally Restrained Push-On.
g. Push-On Joint Restraint Harness.

4. Connections:
a. Tapping saddle.
b. Tapping sleeve.
c. Welded outlet.

5. Fittings.

B. Joints:

1. Flanged joints:
a. Screw-on flanges:
1) Comply with the diameter, thickness, drilling, and other characteristics in accordance with ASME B16.1.
2) Ductile iron.
3) Long hub, threaded, and specially designed for ductile iron pipe. 4) After attaching to pipe, machine flange face to make pipe end and flange even and perpendicular to the axis of the pipe.
b. Bolt holes on flanges: 2-holed and aligned at both ends of pipe. c. Cap screw or stud bolt holes: Tapped.
d. Bolts and nuts:
1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
e. Gaskets:
1) Standard styrene butadiene copolymer (SBR) unless specified otherwise in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
f. Couplings:
1) Rigid type, cast from ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

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1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
h. Gaskets:
1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
i. Fittings:
1) In accordance with AWWA C606, rigid radius-cut groove:
2) Center-to-center dimensions: In accordance with AWWA C110. 3) Wall thickness and other characteristics: In accordance with AWWA C606.
j. Flanged unit connections:
1) Flanged to grooved joint adapters or a long enough spool with one end flanged and the other end grooved to prevent interference with the operation of adjacent valves, pumps, or other items.

2. Mechanical joints:
a. In accordance with AWWA C111.
b. Gaskets:
1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
c. Bolts and nuts, including T-bolts:
1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

3. Push-on rubber gasket joints:
a. In accordance with AWWA C111.
b. Gaskets:
1) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

4. Mechanical wedge action joint restraints:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) EBAA Iron, Inc., Megalug® Series 1100.
2) Star Pipe Products, Split Stargrip Series 3000.
3) Sigma Corp., One-Lok Model SLDE.
b. Materials:
1) Gland body:
a) Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
2) Wedges and wedge actuating components:
a) Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
b) Wedges shall be heat treated to a minimum of 370 BHN. 3) Actuating bolts and nuts:
a) Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
b) Provide torque-limiting twist off components to ensure proper installation.
4) Gaskets:
a) As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

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1) Provide manufacturer applied coating system.
2) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) EBAA Iron Inc., Mega-Bond.
b) Star Pipe Products, Star-Bond.
c) Sigma Corp., CorrsafeTM Electro-deposition coating.
d. Working pressure:
1) Shall include a minimum safety factor of 2:1.
2) For sizes 3- through 16-inch: 350 pounds per square inch. 3) For sizes 18- through 48-inch: 250 pounds per square inch. e. Restraint shall consist of multiple gripping wedges incorporated into a follower gland meeting the requirements of AWWA C111.
f. Restraint shall allow post assembly angular deflection that is a minimum of 50 percent of the angular deflection allowed by the mechanical joint. g. Restraint must be in accordance with applicable requirements of AWWA C110 and AWWA C111 for mechanical joints.

5. Push-on joint restraint harnesses:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) EBAA Iron, Inc., Megalug® Series 1700.
2) Star Pipe Products, Split Stargrip Series 3100S.
3) Sigma Corp., One-Lok Model SLDEH.
b. Materials:
1) Restraint and backup ring: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
2) Wedges and wedge actuating components: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
a) Wedges shall be heat treated to a minimum of 370 BHN. 3) Actuating bolts and nuts:
a) Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
b) Provide torque-limiting twist off components to ensure proper installation.
4) Tie rods:
a) Low alloy steel in accordance with AWWA C111.
5) Bolts and nuts, including T-bolts:
a) As specified in 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
c. Coatings:
1) Provide manufacturer applied coating system.
2) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) EBAA Iron Inc., Mega-Bond.
b) Star Pipe Products, Star-Bond.
c) Sigma Corp., CorrsafeTM Electro-deposition coating.
d. Working pressure:
1) Shall include a minimum safety factor of 2:1.
2) For sizes 3- through 16-inch: 350 pounds per square inch. 3) For sizes 18- through 48-inch: 250 pounds per square inch. e. Restraint shall consist of a backup ring behind the ductile iron bell and a restraint ring consisting of multiple gripping wedges connected with number and type of tie rods as recommended by the manufacturer. f. Restraint shall allow post assembly deflection of a minimum of 50 percent of the deflection capability of the push-on joint.

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1. Tapping saddle as specified in Owner standard specification. a. If Owner does not have a standard specification, provide tapping saddles as specified in Section 15120 - Piping Specialties.

2. Tapping sleeve as specified in Owner standard specification. a. If Owner does not have a standard specification, provide tapping sleeves as specified in Section 15120 - Piping Specialties.

3. Welded outlet:
a. Fabrication:
1) Welded outlets shall be fabricated by the pipe manufacturer at the same facility where the pipe is produced.
2) The pipe manufacturer shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the fabrication and testing of outlets of similar size and configuration as those used on the Project.
3) Application is limited to branch outlets having a nominal diameter not greater than 70 percent of the nominal diameter of the main line pipe or 36 inches.
4) Parent pipe and branch outlet candidate pipe shall be centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe designed in accordance with AWWA C150 and manufactured in accordance with AWWA C151. Minimum classes for parent and outlet pipe:
a) Sizes 4- through 54-inch: Special Thickness Class 53. b) Sizes 60- through 64-inch: Pressure Class 350.
5) Electrodes for reinforcing welds:
a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) NCO Alloys, Ni-Rod 55-0 flux cored wire.
(2) INCO Alloys, Ni-Rod 55 welding electrode.
(3) Stoody Castweld, Ni 55-0 flux cored wire.
(4) INCO Alloys, Ni-Rod 44 Filler Metal.
b) Carbon steel electrodes are not acceptable.
b. Pressure rating:
1) Welded outlets 6- through 30-inch:
a) Rated for a working pressure of 250 pounds per square inch. 2) Welded outlets 36-inch and larger:
a) Rated for a working pressure of 200 pounds per square inch. 3) Welded outlets of all diameters and configurations:
a) Have a minimum safety factor of 2.0 based on proof of design hydrostatic test results.
b) Contractor shall, at the request of Engineer, provide the manufacturer’s representative proof test data confirming the design, hydrostatic test results, and safety factors.
c. Source quality control:
1) Branch outlets shall be subjected to an air pressure test of at least 15 pounds per square inch.
a) Air leakage is not acceptable.
b) Any leakage shall be detected by applying an appropriate foaming solution to the entire exterior surface of the weldment and adjoining pipe edges or by immersing the entire area in a vessel of water and visually inspecting the weld surface for the presence of air bubbles.

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d) Any weldment that shows any signs of leakage shall be repaired and retested in accordance with the manufacturer's written procedures.
2) Pipe manufacturer shall have a fully documented welding quality assurance system and maintain resident quality assurance records in accordance with AWS D11.2.
3) Pipe manufacturer shall maintain appropriate welding procedure specification, procedure qualification, and welder performance qualification test records as well as appropriate air-test logs documenting air-leakage tests on all welded-on outlet pipes furnished to the Project.

D. Fittings:

1. Ductile iron in accordance with AWWA C110.

2. Joint type:
a. Same as that of the associated piping as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

3. Plain end-to-flanged joint connectors using setscrews are not acceptable.

2.05 CEMENT MORTAR
A. Line pipe with cement mortar in accordance with AWWA C104 and as specified in this Section.

B. Cement:

1. Cement: In accordance with ASTM C150, Type II.

C. Water:

1. In accordance with AWWA C104 and as specified in this Section.

D. Sand and aggregate:

1. In accordance with AWWA C104.

2. Provide silica sand or other aggregate that is not subject to leaching in accordance with ASTM C33.

E. Lining:

1. Minimum lining thickness: Standard in accordance with AWWA C104.

2. Apply cement mortar on clean bare metal surfaces.

3. Extend to faces of flanges, ends of spigots, and shoulders of hubs.

4. Line special pieces or fittings by mechanical, pneumatic, or hand placement. a. Extend to faces of flanges and ends of spigots.
b. Less than 12 inches in width: Coat with epoxy bonding agent prior to applying cement mortar.
c. Larger than 12 inches in width: Reinforced with 2-inch by 4-inch No. 13 gauge welded steel wire mesh prior to applying cement mortar.

5. Provide plastic end caps of sufficient thickness and strength to resist shipping, handling, and storage stresses.

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6. Repair damage to the cement mortar lining, including disbondment, or cracking caused by improper curing, shipping, handling, or installation in accordance with AWWA C104 and approved by the Engineer. a. Reinforce coating with 2 layers spirally-wound steel wire positioned approximately in center of mortar coating positioned approximately at the third points of mortar coating:
1) No. 12 gage spaced at maximum 1-inch centers.
2) No. 14 gage steel wire at maximum 1/2-inch centers.

2.06 CERAMIC EPOXY
A. Line pipe with ceramic epoxy.

B. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. PROTECTO 401.

2. SP-2000W.

C. Material:

1. Amine cured Novolac epoxy containing at least 20 percent by volume of ceramic quartz pigment.

D. Application:

1. The lining shall only be applied by a manufacturer-authorized representative with no less than 5 years of experience in applying the specified material.

2. The application of the lining shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s published specifications.

3. Pipe and fittings shall be delivered to application facility with no interior lining.

4. Interior of pipe shall be abrasive blasted in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

5. Apply lining in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

6. Minimum dry film thickness (DFT): 40 mills.

E. Coverage:

1. Gasket and spigot ends on joints:
a. Minimum coverage using joint compound: 6 mils.
b. Maximum coverage using joint compound: 10 mils.

2. Mechanical joints:
a. Extend lining from spigot end to edge of gauging ring.

3. Number of coats:
a. In accordance with manufacturer instructions.

F. Source quality control:

1. Test pipe and fitting lining with a magnetic film thickness gauge in accordance with SSPC PA-2 Film Thickness Rating.

2. Test lining integrity of pipes in accordance with coating manufacturer instructions using a holiday detection testing instrument set at the specified voltage.

3. Discard pipe or reline pipe when pinholes or discontinuities are found.

4. Repair holidays with joint compound in accordance with coating manufacturer instructions and re-test.

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2.07 COATINGS
A. As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping and Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.

2.08 POLYETHYLENE ENCASEMENT
A. General:

1. Polyethylene encasement shall be supplied by the pipe manufacturer.

B. Materials: Supply one of the following polyethylene encasements:

1. Single layer of V-Bio® enhanced polyethylene encasement (3 layers of coextruded LLDPE film with anti-microbial additive and volatile corrosion inhibitor infused on the inside surface), meeting all requirements of AWWA C105.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General:

1. Install ductile iron piping in accordance with AWWA C600, or as modified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. For underground piping, the trenching, backfill, and compaction:
a. Inspect coating prior to backfill.
b. As specified in Section 02318 - Trenching.

B. Joints:

1. Install types of joints as specified in the piping schedule provided in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. Mechanical joints are not acceptable in above ground applications.

3. Field closure for restrained push-on pipe:
a. Locate field closures in areas where thrust calculations demonstrate restraint is not required.

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1. Tapping ductile iron pipe:
a. Direct tapping of ductile iron pipe may be performed but is limited to the following conditions:
1) Maximum allowable tap diameter by pipe diameter and pressure class:

Pipe Size
(inches)
Pressure Class
150 200 250 300 350
Maximum Allowable Direct Tap Size (inches)
3 - - - - 3/4
4 - - - - 3/4
6 - - - - 1
8 - - - - 1
10 - - - - 1
12 - - - - 1-1/4
14 - - 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2
16 - - 1-1/2 2 2
18 - - 2 2 2
20 - - 2 2 2
24 - 2 2 2 2
b. The maximum allowable tap diameter for pipelines greater than 24 inches is 2 inches.
c. 2 layers of 3-mil thread sealant are required to minimize the torque required to effect a watertight connection.

2. Direct tapping of glass lined ductile iron pipe may be performed only when approved in writing by the Engineer. Direct tapping of glass lined pipe shall be performed in accordance with the above conditions for tapping ductile iron pipe in addition to the following conditions:
a. Drilling and tapping shall be performed using a hole saw:
1) Use of a large drill bit is not acceptable.
b. As the hole saw approaches the glass lining, lessen the inward pressure to avoid excess chipping or cracking of the lining.
c. Minor chipping or spalling of the glass lining shall be repaired using an epoxy resin “glass repair kit” provided by the fabricator. 1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Devoe - Devran 224 HS.
b) Sherwin-Williams Co. - Sher-Tile High Solids Epoxy.
2) Repair kit use is only allowed for areas of damage less than 1/2 inch in diameter.
a) Larger areas of damage will require replacement.
3) Surface shall be prepared and repair kit shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer and/or fabricator’s instructions.

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3.02 DEFECTS IN COATINGS EXCEPT TAPE WRAP AND CEMENT MORTAR COATING A. Engineer will identify defective coating to be field repaired in accordance with the applicable AWWA standard.

1. Pipe joints exceeding the following defect maximum will be rejected. a. Minor defects:
1) No more than 1.5 per 100 square feet of surface area. 2) 2 or more minor repairs within an 8-inches diameter circle will be considered a single repair.
3) Repairs for adhesion testing will not be included in the total number of repairs.
4) Repair in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. b. Major defects:
1) No more than 3 major repairs on each pipe joint.
2) No more than 30 percent repairs on the pipe surface area with defects.

2. Minor repairs:
a. Repairs less than 8-inches in the greatest dimension. b. Repair in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.

3. Major repairs:
a. Repairs that exceed 8-inches in the greatest dimension. b. Repair in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.

3.03 PLURAL COMPONENT EPOXY
A. Joints:

1. Field applied coating shall be of the same density, smoothness, and thickness as shop applied coating.

2. Comply with same application requirements as shop applied coating or lining. a. Provide heating and/or dehumidification equipment as required to meet the environmental conditions necessary for proper coating application.

3.04 PLURAL COMPONENT POLYURETHANE
A. Joints:

1. Field applied coating or lining shall be of the same density, smoothness, and thickness as shop applied coating or lining.

2. Comply with same application requirements as shop applied coating or lining. a. Provide heating and/or dehumidification equipment as required to meet the environmental conditions necessary for proper coating application.

3.05 POLYETHYLENE ENCASEMENT
A. Wrap buried ductile iron pipe and fittings in 2 layers of loose low-density polyethylene wrap or a single layer of high-density polyethylene wrap in accordance with AWWA C105 and as specified in this Section.

B. Wrap polyethylene encasement to be continuous and terminated neatly at connections to below grade equipment or structures.

C. At wall penetrations, extend encasement to the wall and neatly terminate.

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E. When rising vertically in unimproved areas, extend encasement on pipe 6 inches above existing grade and neatly terminate.

F. Repair tears and make joints with 2 layers of plastic tape.

G. Work shall be inspected prior to backfilling of pipe and associated items.

3.06 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing ductile iron piping:

1. Test as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping and Section 15956 - Piping Systems Testing.

B. Repair damaged cement mortar lining to match quality, thickness, and bonding of original lining in accordance with AWWA C104.

1. When lining cannot be repaired or repairs are defective, replace defective piping with undamaged piping.

C. Verify that interior surfaces of ceramic epoxy and glass lined pipe and fittings have continuous coverage:

1. Test random samples, as directed by Engineer, in accordance with ASTM B1000.

2. Discard lined piping and fittings found to have pinholes, crazing, or fish scales, which expose the metal substrate.

END OF SECTION

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PLASTIC PIPING AND TUBING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings for systems that are not plumbing systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.12 - Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.

2. D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120.

3. D1869 - Standard Specification for Rubber Rings for Asbestos-Cement Pipe.

4. D2241 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated (SDR Series).

5. D2412 - Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading.

6. D2466 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

7. D2467 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

8. D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

9. D2665 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings.

10. D2855 - Standard Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets.

11. D3034 - Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

12. F438 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

13. F439 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

14. F441 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80.

15. F477 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe.

16. F493 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings.

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17. F645 - Standard Guide for Selection, Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-Pressure Piping Systems.

18. F679 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Large-Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS
A. ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene.

B. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride.

C. ID: Inside diameter of piping or tubing.

D. NPS: Nominal pipe size followed by the size designation.

E. NS: Nominal size of piping or tubing.

F. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Describe materials, pipe, fittings, gaskets, and solvent cement.

2. Installation instructions.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Mark plastic pipe with nominal size, type, class, schedule, or pressure rating, manufacturer and all markings required in accordance with ASTM and AWWA standards.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect piping materials from sunlight, scoring, and distortion.

B. Do not allow surface temperatures on pipe and fittings to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Extruding and molding material: Virgin material containing no scrap, regrind, or rework material except where permitted in the referenced standards.

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C. Unions 2-1/2 inches and smaller: Socket end screwed unions. Make unions 3 inches and larger of socket flanges with 1/8-inch full-face soft Viton™ gasket.

2.02 PVC PIPING, SCHEDULE TYPE
A. The requirements for PVC piping used in plumbing systems are found in Section 15400 - Plumbing Systems.

B. Materials:

1. PVC Pipe: Designation PVC 1120 in accordance with ASTM D1785 and appendices:
a. Pipe and fittings: Extruded from Type I, Grade 1, Class 12454 material in accordance with ASTM D1784.
b. PVC Pipe: Schedule 80 unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2. Fittings:
a. Supplied by pipe manufacturer.
b. Pressure fittings: In accordance with ASTM D2466 or ASTM D2467. c. DWV fittings: In accordance with ASTM D2665.

3. Solvent cement: In accordance with ASTM D2564:
a. Chemical service: For CPVC or PVC pipe in chemical service, provide the following primer and cement, or equal:
1) Primer: IPS Corp., Type P70.
2) Cement: IPS Corp., Type 724 cement or another cement certified by the manufacturer for chemical service.

2.03 CPVC PIPING
A. Materials:

1. CPVC pipe: Schedule 40 or Schedule 80, as specified, in accordance with ASTM F441 and Appendix, CPVC 4120:
a. Pipe: Extruded from Type IV, Grade 1, Class 23447 material in accordance with ASTM D1784.
b. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.
2) Eslon Thermoplastics, Inc.
3) GF Harvel.

2. Fittings: In accordance with ASTM F438 or ASTM F439 for pressure fittings, as appropriate to the service and pressure requirement:
a. Fittings: Supplied by the pipe manufacturer.
b. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Colonial Engineering.
2) Eslon Thermoplastics, Inc.
3) Chemtrol.
4) Spears Manufacturing Co.

3. Solvent cement: In accordance with ASTM F493:
a. For CPVC pipe in chemical service, utilize IPS Corp., Type 724 cement or another cement certified by the manufacturer for high strength hypochlorite service.

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2.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. The requirements for PVC piping used in plumbing systems are found in Section 15400 - Plumbing Systems.

B. PVC piping, Schedule Type:

1. Mark pipe and fittings in accordance with ASTM D1785.

C. CPVC piping:

1. Mark pipe and fittings in accordance with ASTM F441.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General:

1. Where not otherwise specified, install piping in accordance with ASTM F645, or manufacturer's published instructions for installation of piping, as applicable to the particular type of piping.

2. Provide molded transition fittings for transitions from plastic to metal or IPS pipe. Do not thread plastic pipe.

3. Locate unions where indicated on the Drawings, and elsewhere where required for adequate access and assembly of the piping system.

4. Provide serrated nipples for transition from plastic pipe to rubber hose.

B. Installation of PVC piping, Schedule Type:

1. The requirements for PVC piping used in plumbing systems are found in Section 15400 - Plumbing Systems.

2. Solvent weld joints in accordance with ASTM D2855:
a. For PVC pipe in chemical service use IPS Corp., Type 724 cement in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3. Install piping in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions.

C. Installation of CPVC piping:

1. Clean dirt and moisture from pipe and fittings.

2. Bevel pipe ends in accordance with manufacturer's instructions with chamfering tool or file. Remove burrs.

3. Use solvent cement and primer formulated for CPVC:
a. For CPVC pipe in chemical service use IPS Corp., Type 724 cement in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

4. Use primer on pressure and non-pressure joints.

5. Do not solvent weld joints when ambient temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit unless solvent cements specially formulated for these conditions are utilized.

END OF SECTION

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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE: PRESSURE
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. AWWA C900 PVC pipe and fittings.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C111 - Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

2. C605 - Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

3. C900 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In.

Through 60 In.

4. C905 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 14 In. through 48 In., for Water Transmission and Distribution.

5. M23 - PVC Pipe - Design and Installation Manual.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

2. D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid PolyVinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.

3. D3139 - Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals.

4. F477 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe.

5. F645 - Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-Pressure Piping Systems.

C. NSF International (NSF):

1. 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS
A. DR: Dimension Ratio = OD/t (OD is pipe outer diameter, t is pipe wall thickness).

B. NPS: Nominal pipe size followed by the size designation.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

C. Shop drawings.

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1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Pipe in potable water applications: Provide pipe bearing NSF 61 seal.

B. Mark plastic pipe with date of extrusion, nominal size, class, manufacturer, and markings required in accordance with ASTM and AWWA standards.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect from sunlight, scoring, and distortion.

B. Do not allow surface temperatures to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

C. Deliver, offload, handle, and store pipe in accordance with manufacturer’s or pipe supplier’s recommendations and best practices provided by AWWA M23 and AWWA C605, including compliance with minimum recommended bending radius and maximum safe pulling forces for each specific pipe.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PIPE
A. General:

1. As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. Extruding and molding material: Virgin material containing no scrap, regrind, or rework material except where permitted in the referenced standards.

3. In accordance with AWWA C900.

4. Made from a PVC compound conforming to cell classification 12454 in accordance with ASTM D1784.

B. Pipe:

1. Bell and spigot:
a. Pipe with integral bell.
b. Pressure Class as scheduled in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping with a maximum DR of 18.
c. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal.
1) Diamond Plastics Corp.
2) CertainTeed.
3) North American Pipe Corp.

2.02 FITTINGS
A. Material:

1. Cast or ductile iron fittings as specified in Section 15211 - Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151 sized for the dimensions of the pipe being used.

B. Equal to or greater pressure rating than the pipe.

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2.03 JOINTS
A. Bell and spigot joints:

1. Push-on or mechanical joint type as identified in the Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. Gasketed joint assembly: Meet or exceed the requirements in accordance with ASTM D3139.

3. Factory installed gaskets: Neoprene in accordance with ASTM F477.

4. Joint restraint at fittings:
a. Concrete thrust blocks:
1) Install thrust blocks at changes in pipe diameter and at fittings. 2) Design thrust blocks using a safety factor of at least 1.5:1 for both the test and peak operating pressures.
b. Mechanical wedge action joint restraints:
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or approved equal:
a) EBAA Iron, Inc.:
(1) For pipes 3 to 36-inch: Series 2000PV.
(2) For pipes 42 and 48-inch: Series 2200.
b) Star Pipe Products, Series 4000.
c) Sigma Corp.:
(1) For pipes 3 to 36-inch: One-Lok Model SLCE.
(2) For pipes 42 and 48-inch: PV-Lok Model PWM.
2) Materials:
a) Mechanical joints bolts and nuts as Specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
b) Gland body: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536. c) Wedge and wedge actuating components: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
(1) Wedges: Heat-treated to a minimum of 370 BHN.
d) Actuating bolts and nuts: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
(1) Provide torque-limiting twist off components to ensure proper installation.
3) Coatings:
a) Provide a manufacturer applied coating system.
b) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) EBAA Iron Inc., Mega-Bond.
(2) Star Pipe Products, Star-Bond.
(3) Sigma Corp., CorrsafeTM Electro-Deposition Coating. 4) Consist of multiple gripping wedges incorporated into a follower gland meeting the requirements in accordance with AWWA C111. 5) Allow post assembly angular deflection that is a minimum of 50 percent of the angular deflection allowed by the mechanical joint. 6) Pressure rating equal to or greater than that of the pipe on which it is being used and a minimum safety factor of 2:1 for all sizes. c. Push-on joint restraint harnesses:
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or approved equal:
a) EBAA Iron, Inc.:
(1) For pipes 4 to 12-inch: Series 1500.
(2) For pipes 14 to 48-inch: Series 2800.

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c) Sigma Corp., PV-Lok Model PWP.
2) Materials:
a) Restraint and backup rings: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
b) Wedge and wedge actuating components: Ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536.
c) Tie rods: Low alloy steel in accordance with AWWA C111. 3) Coatings:
a) Provide manufacturer applied coating system.
b) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) EBAA Iron Inc., Mega-Bond.
(2) Star Pipe Products, Star-Bond.
(3) Sigma Corp., Corrsafe TM Electro-deposition coating. 4) Consist of a backup ring behind the PVC bell and a restraint ring consisting of multiple gripping wedges connected with number and type of tie rods as recommended by the manufacturer.
5) Allow post assembly angular deflection that is a minimum of 50 percent of the angular deflection allowed by the push-on joint. 6) Pressure rating equal to or greater than that of the pipe on which it is being used and a minimum safety factor of 2:1 for all sizes.

2.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Bell and spigot piping:

1. Hydrostatic proof testing in accordance with AWWA C900: Test pipe and integral bell to withstand, without failure, 2 times the pressure class of the pipe for a minimum of 5 seconds.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General:

1. Install PVC piping in accordance with ASTM F645, AWWA C605, and manufacturer's or pipe supplier’s published installation instructions.

2. Trenching and backfill as specified in Section 02318 - Trenching.

3. Install pipe with tracer wire as specified in Section 15076 - Pipe Identification.

B. Tapping FPVC:

1. Direct tapping of FPVC is not allowed.

2. Saddle tapping:
a. Saddle taps are allowable on all sizes and classes of AWWA C900 FPCVP.
b. As specified in Section 15120 - Piping Specialties for allowable service saddles.

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3. Tapping sleeves:
a. Tapping sleeves are allowable on all sizes and classes of AWWA C900 FPVC.
b. As specified in Section 15120 - Piping Specialties for allowable tapping sleeves.

4. Use only allowable tap sizing and recommended tapping procedures provided by the pipe supplier for all tapping operations on FPVC.

3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Leakage test for piping:

1. Subject to visible leak test and pressure test with maximum leakage allowance, as specified in Section 15956 - Piping Systems Testing.

2. Pressure test with maximum leakage allowance:
a. Perform test after placing sufficient backfill.
b. In areas requiring immediate backfill, test prior to placement of permanent surfacing.
c. Test pressure: As specified in the Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
d. Maximum leakage allowance for bell and spigot pipe is as listed in the table below:

Test
Pressure
(psi)
Bell and Spigot Pipe Allowable Leakage (Gallons per 50 joints per hour) Nominal Pipe Size (inches)
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24
50 0.19 0.29 0.38 0.48 0.57 0.67 0.76 0.86 0.96 1.15
75 0.23 0.35 0.47 0.59 0.70 0.82 0.94 1.05 1.17 1.40
100 0.27 0.41 0.54 0.68 0.81 0.95 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.62
125 0.3 0.45 0.6 0.76 0.91 1.06 1.21 1.36 1.51 1.81
150 0.33 0.50 0.66 0.83 0.99 1.16 1.32 1.49 1.66 1.99
175 0.36 0.54 0.72 0.89 1.07 1.25 1.43 1.61 1.79 2.15
200 0.38 0.57 0.76 0.96 1.15 1.34 1.53 1.72 1.91 2.29
225 0.41 0.61 0.81 1.01 1.22 1.42 1.62 1.82 2.03 2.43
250 0.43 0.64 0.85 1.07 1.28 1.50 1.71 1.92 2.14 2.56
275 0.45 0.67 0.90 1.12 1.34 1.57 1.79 2.02 2.24 2.69
300 0.47 0.70 0.94 1.17 1.40 1.64 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.81

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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE: SCHEDULE TYPE
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Schedule type PVC pipe and fittings.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.

2. D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120.

3. D2466 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

4. D2467 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

5. D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

6. D2855 - Standard Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets.

7. F645 - Standard Guide for Selection, Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Water-Pressure Piping Systems.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect from sunlight, scoring, and distortion.

B. Do not allow surface temperatures to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

C. Store and handle as recommended by manufacturer in published instructions.

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2.01 MATERIALS
A. Extruding and molding material: Virgin material containing no scrap, regrind, or rework material except where permitted in the referenced standards.

1. Pipe: Designation PVC 1120 in accordance with ASTM D1785 and appendices:
a. Extruded from Type I, Grade 1, Class 12454 material in accordance with ASTM D1784.
b. Schedule 80 unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings or specified in the Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. Fittings: In accordance with ASTM D2467.
a. Same material as the pipe and of equal or greater pressure rating. b. Supplied by pipe manufacturer.
c. Unions 4 inches and smaller:
1) Use socket end screwed unions.
d. Unions 6 inches and larger:
1) Use socket flanges with 1/8-inch full-face soft gasket. a) Gasket material: As indicated on the Piping Schedule.

3. Solvent cement:
a. In accordance with ASTM D2564.
b. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) IPS Corp.
a) Primer: Type P70.
b) Cement: Type 724.
c. Certified by the manufacturer for the service of the pipe. d. In potable water applications: Provide solvent cement listed by NSF for potable water applications.

2.02 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Meets or exceeds all quality assurance test requirements stated in ASTM D1785.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install piping in accordance with ASTM F645, or manufacturer's published instructions for installation of piping, as applicable.

B. Provide molded transition fittings for transitions from plastic to metal pipe.

1. Do not thread pipe.

2. Do not use flanged transition fittings unless specifically indicated on the Drawings.

C. Locate unions where indicated on the Drawings, and elsewhere where required for adequate access and assembly of the piping system.

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E. Solvent weld joints in accordance with ASTM D2855.

3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test pipe as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping and Section 15956 - Piping Systems Testing.

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Stainless Steel Pipe and Tubing
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STAINLESS STEEL PIPE AND TUBING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Stainless steel piping and tubing.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

2. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.

3. B16.11 - Forged Fittings, Socket-Welded and Threaded.

4. B31.3 - Process Piping.

5. B36.19 - Stainless Steel Pipe.

B. American Welding Society (AWS):

1. D1.6 - Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A182 - Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service.

2. A193 - Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications.

3. A194 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts and Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both.

4. A240 - Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.

5. A269 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.

6. A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

7. A312 - Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.

8. A351 - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.

9. A380 - Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems.

10. A403 - Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings.

11. A743 - Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application.

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12. A744 - Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service.

13. A774 - Standard Specification for As-Welded Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Fittings for General Corrosive Services at Low and Moderate Temperatures.

14. A778 - Standard Specification for Welded, Unannealed Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubular Products.

15. A789 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.

16. A790 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe.

17. A928 - Standard Specification for Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex) Stainless Steel Pipe Electric Fusion Welded with Addition of Filler Metal.

18. A967 - Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts.

19. B622 - Standard Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Pipe and Tube.

20. B912 - Standard Specification for Passivation of Stainless Steels Using Electropolishing.

21. F593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Detailed layout drawings:
a. Dimensions and alignment of pipes.
b. Location of valves, fittings, and appurtenances.
c. Location of field joints.
d. Location of pipe hangars and supports.
e. Connections to equipment and structures.
f. Location and details of shop welds.

2. Thickness and dimensions of fittings and gaskets.

3. Photographs, drawings, and descriptions of pipe, fittings, welding procedures, and pickling and passivating procedures.

4. Material specifications for pipe, gaskets, fittings, and couplings.

5. Data on joint types and components used in the system including stub ends, backing flanges, flanged joints, grooved joint couplings and screwed joints.

6. Location of material fabrication.

7. Chemical analysis certificates.

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2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Add joints and flexible couplings in a manner that achieves intent of maximizing size of individual piping sections.

B. Shop fabrication: Fabricate piping sections in the shop and pickle and passivate at point of manufacture.

C. Field assembly:

1. Field welding is prohibited.

2. Assemble shop-fabricated piping in the field using the joints designed into the piping layout or by using flexible couplings.

2.02 STAINLESS STEEL PIPE
A. General:

1. Pipe sizes specified in the Specifications and indicated on the Drawings are nominal.

B. Wall thickness:

1. As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

C. Piping material and manufacturing:

1. Comply with the requirements outlined in the following table:

Service Stainless Steel Grade Pipe Manufacturing Process For low chloride water service with chloride concentrates below 200 parts per million and/or free chlorine less than 2 parts per million at ambient temperatures.

Piping 3 inches in nominal
diameter and larger
Type 304L stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
In accordance with
ASTM A778
Piping less than 3 inches in
nominal diameter
Type 304L stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
In accordance with
ASTM A312
PREN: Pitting Resistance Equivalency Number
PREN = Cr% + (3.3 x Mo%) + (16 x N%)
UNS # ALLOY Cr% Mo% N% Other PREN
N10276 C-276 14.5-16 15-17 - W 3-4.5 64
S32750 Alloy 2507 24-26 6-8 0.24-0.32 - 48
S32654 654SMO 24-25 7-8 - - 47
N06625 Alloy 625 20-23 8-10 - Cb 3.25-4.15 46
N08366 AL6XN 20-22 6-7 - - 40

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N06985 Alloy G 21-23.5 5.5-7.5 - - 39
S32760 Zeron 100 24-26 3-4 0.2-0.3 W 0.5-1.0 37
S32205 Alloy 2205 22-23 3-3.5 0.14-0.20 - 34
N08904 904L 19-23 4-5 - - 32
S31726 317LNM 17-20 4-5 0.1-0.2 - 32
N08825 Alloy 825 19-23.5 2.5-3.5 - - 27
S32101 LDX-2101 21.5 0.3 0.22 - 26
S31603 316L 16-18 2-3 - - 23
S30403 304L 18-20 - - - 18
D. Fittings for piping 3 inches in nominal diameter and greater:

1. Material: In accordance with ASTM A240 stainless steel, grade to match the pipe.

2. Manufacturing standard: In accordance with ASTM A774.

3. Wall thickness of fitting: In accordance with ASME B36.19 for the schedule of pipe specified.

4. End configuration: As needed to comply with specified type of joint.

5. Dimensional standards:
a. Fittings with weld ends: In accordance with ASME B16.11. b. Fittings with flanged ends: In accordance with ASME B16.5, Class 150.

E. Fittings for piping less than 3 inches in diameter:

1. Material: In accordance with ASTM A240 stainless steel, grade to match the pipe.

2. Manufacturing standard: In accordance with ASTM A403, Class WP.

3. Wall thickness and dimensions of fitting: In accordance with ASME B16.11 and as required for the schedule of pipe specified.

4. End configuration: As needed to comply with specified type of joint.

5. Forgings in accordance with ASTM A182, or barstock in accordance with ASTM A276. Match forging or barstock material to the piping materials.

F. Piping joints:

1. Joint types, piping greater than 2 inches in diameter, general:
a. Where type of joint is specifically indicated on the Drawings or specified, design and shop-fabricate piping sections utilizing type of joint illustrated or scheduled.
b. Where type of joint is not specifically indicated on the Drawings or as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping, Piping Schedule, design and shop-fabricate piping sections utilizing any of the following joint types:
1) Welded joints.
2) Flanged joints.
c. Joints at valves and pipe appurtenances:
1) Provide flanged valves and flanged pipe appurtenances in stainless steel piping systems with flanged ends.

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a) Flexible couplings and flanged coupling adapters: Provide stainless steel construction with materials matching the piping system, and conforming to requirements as specified in
Section 15121 - Pipe Couplings.

2. Welded joints:
a. Pipe 12 inches and larger in diameter: Automatically weld joints using gas tungsten-arc procedures.
b. Piping 4 inches through 12 inches in diameter: Double butt welded joints. c. Piping less than 4 inches in diameter: Single butt-welded joints. d. Mark each weld with a symbol that identifies the welder.

3. Flanged joints: Conforming to the requirements in accordance with ASME B16.5, Class 150 , 300, or 600, as scheduled.

4. Flanges for Schedule 40S and Schedule 80S pipe:
a. Provide forged stainless steel (type matching piping system) welding neck flanges or slip-on flanges in accordance with ASME B16.5 Class 150. b. Material: In accordance with ASTM A182.

G. Gaskets:

1. Aeration air service: As specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. All other service applications: EPDM, nitrile, or other materials compatible with the process fluid.

H. Bolts for flanges :

1. Bolts and nuts: Type 316 stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A193 heavy hex head.
a. Bolt length such that after installation, end of bolt projects 1/8-inch to 3/8-inch beyond outer face of nut.
b. Nuts: In accordance with ASTM A194 heavy hex pattern.

I. Fabrication of pipe sections:

1. Welding: Weld in accordance with ASME B31.3.

2. Weld seams:
a. Full penetration welds, free of oxidation, crevices, pits and cracks, and without undercuts.
b. Provide weld crowns of 1/16 inch with tolerance of plus 1/16 inch and minus 1/32 inch.
c. Where internal weld seams are not accessible, use gas tungsten-arc procedures with internal gas purge.
d. Where internal weld seams are accessible, weld seams inside and outside using manual shielded metal-arc procedures.

J. Cleaning (pickling) and passivation:

1. Following shop fabrication of pipe sections, straight spools, fittings, and other piping components, clean (pickle) and passivate fabricated pieces.

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2. Clean (pickle) and passivate in accordance with ASTM A380 or A967. a. If degreasing is required before cleaning to remove scale or iron oxide, cleaning (pickling) treatments with citric acid are permissible. 1) However, these treatments must be followed by inorganic cleaners such as nitric acid/hydrofluoric acid.
b. Passivation treatments with citric acid are not allowed.

3. Finish requirements: Remove free iron, heat tint oxides, weld scale, and other impurities, and obtain a passive finished surface.

K. Electropolishing:

1. Required for the following stainless steel piping:
a. Pipe interior: All piping.
b. Pipe exterior: All piping except concrete encased piping.

2. For piping greater than 2-inches in diameter:
a. Electropolish stainless steel pipe inside and out in accordance with ASTM B912.
1) Electropolish process: Remove no more than 5 micrometers from the surface.
b. Following shop fabrication of pipe sections, straight spools, fittings, and other components, prepare surface using preparatory and cleaning procedures in accordance with ASTM A380.
1) Wipe all items with appropriate solvent to remove any marks, sugar, markers, or crayon.
c. A post dip in room temperature 10 to 30 percent nitric acid solution is required to remove residuals from the electropolishing process and to provide a shine to the metal surface.
1) Follow the post dip procedure by final rinsing with water to remove residual acid or any other materials that may affect the appearance or performance of the passivated part.
d. Finished surfaces: Free of imperfections such as pitting, etches, burn marks or stains.

2.03 STAINLESS STEEL TUBING
A. Stainless steel tubing:

1. Seamless tubing made of Type 316L stainless steel and in accordance with ASTM A269, wall thickness not less than 0.035 inch.

B. Fittings: Swage ferrule design:

1. Components made of:
a. Type 316 stainless steel.

2. Double acting ferrule design, providing both a primary seal and a secondary bearing force.

3. Flare type fittings are not acceptable.

4. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Crawford Fitting Co., Swagelok.
b. Hoke, Gyrolok.
c. Parker, CPI.

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1. Ball type valves with swage ends to match tubing diameter.

2. Constructed from:
a. Type 316 stainless steel with TFE seats.

3. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
a. Crawford Fitting Co., Swagelok.

2.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Visually inspect pipe for welding defects such as crevices, pits, cracks, protrusions, and oxidation deposits.

B. Provide written certification that the pipe as supplied are in accordance with ASTM A778. Supplemental testing is not required.

C. Provide written certification that the fittings as supplied are in accordance with ASTM A774.

1. Supplementary testing is not required.

D. Thoroughly clean any equipment before use in cleaning or fabrication of stainless steel.

E. Storage: Segregate location of stainless steel piping from fabrication of any other piping materials.

F. Shipment to site:

1. Protect all flanges and pipe ends by encapsulating in dense foam.

2. Securely strap all elements to pallets with nylon straps. Use of metallic straps is prohibited.

3. Cap ends of tube, piping, pipe spools, fittings, and valves with non-metallic plugs.

4. Load pallets so no tube, piping, pipe spools, fittings, or valves bear the weight of pallets above.

5. Notify Engineer when deliveries arrive so Engineer may inspect the shipping conditions.

6. Engineer may reject material due to improper shipping methods or damage during shipment.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install piping in such a manner as not to impart strain to connected equipment.

B. Slope horizontal lines so that they can be drained completely.

C. Provide valve drains at low points in piping systems.

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E. Provide access for inspection and flushing of piping systems to remove sediment, deposits, and debris.

3.02 FIELD ASSEMBLY OF SHOP-FABRICATED PIPING SECTIONS
A. Join shop-fabricated piping sections together using backing flanges, flexible couplings, flanged coupling adapters, grooved couplings, or flanges.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test piping to pressure and by method as specified in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

1. If pressure testing is accomplished with water:
a. Use only potable quality water.
b. Piping: Thoroughly drained and dried or place immediately into service.

B. Visually inspect pipe for welding defects such as crevices, pits, cracks, protrusions, and oxidation deposits.

3.04 PROTECTION
A. Preserve appearance and finish of stainless steel piping by providing suitable protection during handling and installation and until final acceptance of the Work.

1. Use handling methods and equipment to prevent damage to the coating, include the use of wide canvas slings and wide padded skids.

2. Do not use bare cables, chains, hooks, metal bars, or narrow skids.

3. Store stainless steel piping and fittings away from any other piping or metals.

Storage in contact with ground or outside without projection from bad weather is prohibited.

4. Protect stainless steel piping and fittings from carbon steel projections (when grinding carbon steel assemblies in proximity) and carbon steel contamination (do not contact stainless steel with carbon steel wire brush or other carbon steel tool).

5. Electropolished stainless steel:
a. Do not handle with bare hands or gloves contaminated with oils, metals, or other materials. Use disposable latex gloves or equivalent with handling.
b. Clean, repair, or replace damaged, stained, scarred or dirty electropolished stainless steel to restore shop-finish quality.

END OF SECTION

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PLUMBING SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Requirements for materials and installation of plumbing systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. gpf - gallons per flush.

2. gph - gallons per hour.

3. gpm - gallons per minute.

4. psig - pounds per square inch, gauge.

B. Definitions:

1. Buried: Piping that is installed below buildings, foundations, or finish grade, either in soil or encased in concrete in soil.

2. Exterior: Piping that is installed outside a building or within a pipe trench or tunnel.

3. Flame Spread and Smoke Density: Burning characteristics determined in accordance with ASTM E84.

4. Interior: Piping that is installed inside a building.

5. K Factor: Thermal conductivity determined in accordance with ASTM C177 or C518.

6. Mineral Fiber: Fibers manufactured of glass, rock, or slag processed from a molten state, with or without a binder.

7. Water Vapor Permeance: Water vapor transmission determined in accordance with ASTM E96 and expressed in units of perm-inch.

C. Standards:

1. American Concrete Institute (ACI).

2. American Gas Association (AGA).

3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
a. B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300. b. B16.12 - Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings.

4. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE):
a. 1070 - Performance Requirements for Water Temperature Limiting Devices.

5. American Water Works Association (AWWA):
a. C511 - Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention. b. C700 - Standard for Cold-Water Meters -- Displacement Type, Bronze Main Case.
c. C702 - Standard for Cold-Water Meters -- Compound Type.

6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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7. ASTM International (ASTM):
a. A48 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings. b. A53 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
c. A74 - Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings. d. A153 - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
e. A615 - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
f. A888 - Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications. g. B32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal.
h. B88 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube. i. B813 - Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube.
j. B828 - Standard Specification for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings.
k. C117 - Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing.
l. C518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
m. C547 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation. n. C552 - Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation. o. C564 - Standard Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.
p. C1136 - Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation.
q. D256 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics.
r. D297 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical Analysis. s. D395 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Compression Set. t. D412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension.
u. D635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
v. D638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics w. D790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials. x. D792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement.
y. D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) Compounds. z. D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.
aa. D2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness. bb. D2466 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.
cc. D2467 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.
dd. D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

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ff. D2843 - Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics.
gg. D2863 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index).
hh. D4101 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials.
ii. E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
jj. E96 - Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials.
kk. F438 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.
ll. F439 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.
mm.F441 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80.
nn. F493 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings.
oo. F593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs.
pp. F594 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts. qq. F645 - Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems.

8. California Code of Regulations (CCR):
a. Title 24 - Building Standard Code.

9. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO):
a. IS 03 - Copper plumbing Tube Pipe and Fittings.

10. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
a. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

11. Plumbing and Drainage Institute (PDI):
a. WH 201 - Water Hammer Arresters Standard.

12. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
a. 94 - Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances.

13. United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA): Water Sense.

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Roof coordination:

1. Provide plumbing equipment roof penetrations information required in the preparation of roofing drawings including, but not limited to:
a. Location.
b. Diameter.
c. Configuration of penetration and the surround.

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2. Provide roof mounted plumbing equipment information required in the preparation of roofing drawings including, but not limited to:
a. Location.
b. Size.
c. Weight.
d. Anchoring and support details.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Manufacturer's instructions.

C. Shop drawings: and as applicable:

1. System layout, mechanical, electrical power, and control diagrams.

2. Nameplate information.

3. Materials.

4. Coatings and linings.

5. Rough-in drawings.

6. Supports, vibration isolators, and details.

7. Primary and ancillary equipment.

8. Proposed cutting and patching.

9. Maximum recommended equipment vibration levels and field-testing method.

10. Copy of factory test results.

D. Certificates: As specified in Section 01600 - Product Requirements:

1. American Backflow Prevention Association for backflow prevention assembly.

2. National Science Foundation for products when specified.

E. Field testing documentation.

F. Warranties.

1.05 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. All devices and fixtures shall be in accordance with CCR Title 24.

2.02 PIPE INSULATION
A. General:

1. Insulation thicknesses: Provide insulation thickness in inches in accordance with Table 1 per 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Insulation thickness shown is nominal. Manufacturing tolerance of 15 percent variation is permissible.

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2. Insulation conductivity and nominal pipe size as specified in Table 1.

Table 1 - Insulation Thickness Requirements

CONDUCTIVITY
Btu x in./(h x ft2
x °F)b

MEAN RATING

TEMPERATURE
Degree Fahrenheit
<1 1 to
<1 1/2
1 1/2
to < 4
4 to
< 8
>8
105-140 0.21-0.28 100 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
40-60 0.21-0.27 75 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

3. Service designation and location requirements as specified in Table 2 including the following requirements.
a. Insulation type.
b. Jacket type.
c. Vapor barrier requirements.

Table 2 - Insulation Schedule
Service
Designation(1) Location(2)
Insulation
Type(3) Jacket Type(3)
Service
Temp. °F(4)
Vapor
Barrier
Hot Water Interior or
Exterior 1 or 2
Type 1 on
Exterior
installations,
none required
on Interior
installations
100-200
Install on
Type 2
insulation
Hot Water Supply
and Return
Interior or
Exterior 2 or 3 1 or 2 100-200 Required
Tepid Water Interior or
Exterior 1 or 2
Type 1 on
Exterior
installations,
none required
on Interior
installations
60-100
Install on
Type 2
insulation
Tepid Water
Supply and Return
Interior or
Exterior 2 or 3 1 or 2 60-100 Required
Steam
Condensate
Interior or
Exterior 3 2 Above 200 Required

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Service
Designation(1) Location(2)
Insulation
Type(3) Jacket Type(3)
Service
Temp. °F(4)
Vapor
Barrier
Chilled Water Interior or
Exterior 1 1 Below 40 Required
Heat Traced
Pipes(5) Exterior 1 or 2 2 N/A
Install on
Type 2
insulation
Notes:

1. Refer to Plumbing Piping Schedule as indicated on the Drawings for service designations.

2. Insulation jackets are not required for concealed interior installations in accordance with appliable plumbing code.

3. Contractor may select from options listed.

4. Unless noted otherwise, use service temperature range provided in this table to establish insulation thickness as required by Table 1.

5. Insulate all piping systems that are heat traced as indicated on the Drawings.

B. Type 1: Pipe insulation, closed cell elastomeric insulation:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Aeroflex USA Inc., Aerocel® AC.
b. Armacell®, AP Armaflex.

2. Insulation material: Closed cell elastomeric insulation.

3. Minimum temperature range: Minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 220 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. K factor at 75 degrees Fahrenheit: Not more than 0.27 BTU-inch/hour-square feet-degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Fire ratings:
a. Flame spread: 25 or less.
b. Smoke density: 50 or less for insulation thicknesses up to 1.5 inches.

6. Joints: Seal with manufacturer’s recommended contact adhesive to form continuous water barrier.

C. Type 2: Pipe insulation, preformed mineral fiberglass:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Johns Manville, Micro-Lok® HP.
b. Knauf Insulation.
c. Owens-Corning.

2. Insulation material: Preformed mineral fiberglass insulation made from glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin.
a. In accordance with ASTM C547, Class 1.
b. Provide with factory installed vapor barrier.
1) Material: White Kraft paper bound to aluminum foil in accordance with ASTM C1136, Type I.
2) Longitudinal lap seals: Pressure-sensitive, self-sealing longitudinal lap strip with factory applied adhesive.
3) Circumferential butt seals: 4-inch wide tape or similar properties or 4 inch wide overlap with adhesive seal.

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5) Vapor barrier flame spread rating: 25 or less.

3. Minimum temperature range: Minus 0 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 850 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. K factor at 75 degrees Fahrenheit: Not more than 0.23 BTU-inch/hour-square feet-degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Maximum moisture absorption, volume percent: 5.

D. Type 3: Pipe insulation, rigid cellular glass:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Owens- Corning, Foamglas® One™.

2. Insulation material: Rigid cellular glass in accordance with ASTM C552, Type II.

3. Temperature range: Minus 450 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 900 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. K factor at 75 degrees Fahrenheit: Not more than 0.32 BTU-inch/hour-square feet-degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Minimum average density: 7.5 pounds per cubic foot.

6. Maximum moisture absorption, volume percent: 5.

7. Minimum compressive strength: 87 pounds per square inch.

8. Moisture permeability: 0.00 perm-inch.

E. Insulation jackets:

1. Type 1: Pipe insulation jacket, ultraviolet-resistant polyvinyl chloride:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Johns Manville, Zeston® 2000 PVC.
2) Proto Corp., LoSMOKE PVC.
3) Speedline® Corp., Smoke-Safe™ PVC.
b. Material: Ultraviolet-resistant polyvinyl chloride jacketing, 20 mil minimum thickness.
c. Fire rating: 25 maximum flame spread, smoke developed 50 or less. d. Color: White.
e. Overlap: 1-inch minimum at joints and fittings.
f. Joint seal: PVC solvent welded or adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer.
g. Fittings: Factory made with full thickness insulation.

2. Type 2: Pipe insulation jacket, aluminum:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Childers Products.
2) Premetco International.
b. Material: Aluminum, Alloy 5005; 0.016-inch (26-gauge) minimum thickness.
c. Overlap: Overlap circumferential joints 4 inches minimum; overlap longitudinal joints 1-inch minimum; longitudinal joints oriented to minimize water entry.
d. Bands: 0.5-inch wide, 0.0508-inch (16-gauge) thick aluminum, same alloy as jacket or 0.0179-inch thick Type 304 stainless steel; install on 18-inch centers, uniformly spaced and at all fitting joints.
e. Joint seal: Apply waterproof adhesive at joints and overlaps. f. Fittings: Custom fit of same materials.

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1. Type 1: Pipe insulation vapor barrier, white Kraft paper bound to aluminum foil:
a. Material: White Kraft paper bound to aluminum foil in accordance with ASTM C1136, Type 1.
b. Permeability: 0.02 perms or lower.
c. Maximum flame spread rating: 25.
d. Edge seal: Pressure-sensitive tape lap seal.
e. Circumferential joints: 4-inch wide tape or 4-inch overlap with adhesive seal.

2. Type 2: Pipe insulation vapor barrier, mastic:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Benjamin Foster, No. 30-76.
2) Childers Products.
3) Foster Products.
4) Insul-Coustic.
b. Material: Mastic.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Furnish and install vents required in drainage piping as part of the plumbing system, in accordance with Laws and Regulations.

B. Use anti-seize lubricant for stainless steel treads on fittings and fasteners.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Fixtures:

1. Rough-in fixtures and accessories in accordance with the dimensions supplied by the manufacturers of the fixtures.

2. Mount fixtures and accessories without cutting of finish surface.

B. Plumbing and drainage products:

1. Traps:
a. Install traps as near the fixtures as possible.

2. Sizes of equipment drains and of floor drains shall be as indicated on the Drawings.

C. Plumbing piping systems:

1. Cast iron soil pipe, PVC, polypropylene piping systems:
a. Where not specified otherwise, install horizontal piping with a grade of 1/4 inch per foot.
b. Provide vents, roof drains, and pipes flashed and made watertight at the roof with lead sheet flashings.
1) Minimum 4-pound lead sheet.
c. Extend flashing not less than 6 inches up the pipes, and counter flash with standard cast iron or malleable iron recessed roof couplings.

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e. Extend flashing shields not less than 8 inches from vent and pipe in all directions.

2. Copper tube piping system:
a. Install in accordance with ASTM B828 and IAPMO IS 03. b. Install in straight runs, supported at intervals close enough to avoid sagging.
c. Make cuts square with a tubing cutter or with a 32-tooth hacksaw. 1) Provide a sizing tool to correct distortions.
d. Insulate piping as specified.

3. Black steel piping system:
a. Install per applicable codes and regulations.

4. CPVC piping system:
a. Install piping in accordance with ASTM F645, or manufacturer's published instructions for installation of piping, as applicable to the particular type of piping.
b. Provide molded transition fittings for transitions from plastic to metal or IPS pipe.
1) Do not thread pipe.
2) Do not use flanged transition fittings unless specifically indicated on the Drawings.
c. Locate unions where indicated on the Drawings, and elsewhere where required for adequate access and assembly of the piping system. d. Provide serrated nipples for transition from plastic pipe to rubber hose. e. Clean dirt and moisture from pipe and fittings.
f. Bevel pipe ends in accordance with manufacturer's instructions with chamfering tool or file.
1) Remove burrs.
g. Use solvent cement and primer formulated for CPVC.
h. Use primer on pressure and non-pressure joints.
i. Do not solvent weld joints when ambient temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit unless solvent cements specially formulated for these conditions are utilized.

D. Wall and floor seals:

1. Provide seals at rated walls.

2. Provide seals between floors.

3. Use specified barrier seals for concrete/masonry wall and floor penetrations.

E. Anti-seize lubricant:

1. Use with assembly of stainless steel nuts and bolts.

F. Pipe insulation:

1. Install insulation and jacket materials in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Fittings:
a. Insulate fittings by covering with mitered sections of insulation or utilize factory-made prefabricated fitting shapes.

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c. Overlap flange and flanged fitting insulation on adjacent pipe covering by at least 2 inches.

3. Valves:
a. Insulate valves 3 inches in nominal size and larger with removable insulating blankets.
b. Size blanket to extend up to packing gland only so that replacement of packing does not require removal of insulating blanket.

4. Provide continuous insulation through and over pipe supports and provide protection saddles at supports.

5. Provide continuous pipe insulation and covering through sleeves or openings in walls and floors.
a. When buried pipe enters a building through a below grade wall or slab penetration, begin insulation system on interior side of penetration.

6. Apply pre-molded pipe insulation with extended legs when used on pipe traced with either tubing or electric cable type.

7. Thermally isolate insulation closure locations (end caps, transitions, etc.). a. Type 1 or 2 jacket installation on piping with potential reach temperatures greater than 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. Apply piping identification on jackets as specified in Section 15076 - Pipe Identification.

G. Backflow preventers:

1. Include shutoff valves at each end of backflow preventer with properly located test cocks.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test water piping in accordance with the plumbing code as specified in Section 01410 - Regulatory Requirements.

B. Test drain, waste, and vent lines as specified and in accordance with the plumbing code as specified in Section 01410 - Regulatory Requirements.

C. Backflow preventer:

1. Test witnessing: Witnessed.

2. Conduct pressure and leak test as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

3. Certificate of backflow prevention from a tester listed by the American Backflow Prevention Association.

3.04 CLEANING
A. Upon completion of installation, clean piping interior of foreign matter and debris.

3.05 SCHEDULES
A. As indicated on the Drawings.

END OF SECTION

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. General prescriptive, design, and performance requirements for products and mechanical equipment used to heat, ventilate, cool, or otherwise condition or distribute indoor air.

2. Specific requirements for ductwork accessories:
a. Dampers and damper operators.
b. Diffusers, grills, and registers.

3. Specific requirements for refrigerant piping.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI):

1. 210/240 - Performance Rating of Unitary Air-Conditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment.

2. 270 - Sound Rating of Outdoor Unitary Equipment.

3. 340/360 - Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment.

4. 430 - Performance Rating of Central Station Air-handling Unit Supply Fans.

B. Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA):

1. 11 - Certified Ratings Program Operating Manual.

2. 210 - Laboratory Methods for Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Rating.

3. 211 - Certified Rating Program- Product Rating Manual for Fan Air Performance.

4. 301 - Methods for Calculating Fan Sound Ratings from Laboratory Test Data.

5. 311 - Certified Ratings Program — Product Rating Manual for Fan Sound Performance.

6. 500 - Laboratory Methods of Testing Dampers for Rating.

7. 511 - Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices.

C. American Bearing Manufacturer's Association (ABMA):

1. 9 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings.

2. 11 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings.

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. Z21.47 - Gas Fired Central Furnaces (except Direct Vent Central Furnaces).

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1. Standard 15 - Safety Standard for Refrigeration System.

2. Standard 52.2 - Methods of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size.

F. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. RTP-1 – Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion-Resistant Equipment.

G. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. B32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal.

2. B75 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube.

3. B280 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service.

4. B813 - Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube.

5. B828 - Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fitting.

6. C1136 - Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation.

7. D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.

8. D2466 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

9. D2467 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

10. D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

11. D2665 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings.

H. California Energy Commission (CEC):

1. Title 24 - Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

I. National Bureau of Standards: NBS PS15-69 - Custom Contact-Molded Reinforced-Polyester Chemical-Resistant Process Equipment.

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

K. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

2. 90A - Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

L. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

M. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO):

1. IS 3 - Installation Standard for Copper Plumbing Tube, Pipe, and Fittings.

N. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA).

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1. 555 - Standard for Fire Dampers.

2. 555S - Standard for Smoke Dampers.

3. 900 - Standard for Air Filter Units.

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordination.

1. Provide roof mounted HVAC equipment information required in the preparation of roofing drawings including, but not limited to:
a. Location.
b. Size.
c. Weight.
d. Anchoring and support details.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Where items in this Section are components of equipment or systems specified in other sections, include data for this Section’s components with the equipment or system submittal.

B. When products are specified in this Section but are not referenced in other Technical Sections, submit:

1. As specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

2. Product data:
a. Sufficient to substantiate specified requirements.

3. Description of coating system and instructions for field touch up and re-coating.

C. Projects subject to CEC Title 24:

1. Damper operators:
a. Electric: Wiring diagrams.

2. Manufacturer's recommendation for testing and/or maintenance of product.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. Technical Sections product requirements supersede conflicting requirements in this Section.

B. As specified in Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

C. Electrical:

1. Components and assemblies.

2. Carry UL Listing Marking.

3. In accordance with NEC requirements.

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1. Rated and labeled in accordance with AMCA 210 and AMCA 211.

2. Belt drive systems:
a. Adjustable for minimum within 5 percent speed change. b. Rated for 150 percent of maximum motor horsepower.

E. Unitary air conditioners and heat pumps:

1. Rated in accordance with AHRI Standards 210/240 or 340/360, AHRI 270, and AHRI 430.

2. In accordance with ASHRAE Standard 15.

3. Heating: Certified in accordance with ANSI Z21-47.

4. Refrigerant: HFC R-410A.

F. Filters:

1. Media: UL 900 listed.

G. Insulation and adhesives: In accordance with NFPA 90A requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.

H. Roof curbs: Supplied by manufacturer of product requiring the curb.

I. Factory coating: For equipment with factory coatings, manufacturer to supply 2 containers (each about a pint) of the paint for Contractor/Owner touch up.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. General:

1. Environmental conditions as specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

2. Provide instrumentation and controls to meet the equipment operating requirements as specified in Section 15936 - Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC.

B. Fans

1. Sharply rising pressure characteristics throughout the operating range and beyond the efficiency peak.

2. Peak operating points to be as close as possible to the maximum efficiency and whose operating range is within the normal fan selection range.

3. Bearings rated per ABMA 9 or 11 for a L10 life rating of not less than 50,000 hours.

4. Total sound power levels in the 8 octave band range in accordance with, AMCA 301, not to exceed the lesser of the following or the sones level indicated on the Drawings.

Sound Power Level, decibels levels referenced to 10-12 watts Frequency, Hz 63 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000
General 100 98 94 88 84 84 78 75

5. Shall comply with AMCA Publication 11 and bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Program seal for air performance and sound performance according to AMCA Publication 211 and AMCA Publication 311.

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1. Outdoor noise levels: Outdoor noise levels in the 8 octave band ranges, as measured in accordance with AHRI 270 shall not exceed the following:

OCTAVE BANDS
Unit Nominal
Capacity (Tons) 63 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000
0 to 5 64 70 71 74 74 71 67 67
6 79 85 78 74 71 73 66 59
7-1/2 to 10 64 70 73 79 82 78 74 67
12 and larger 84 88 84 83 84 78 72 68

2. Capable of starting and cooling from 45 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit ambient outdoor air temperature and exceeding the maximum load criteria of AHRI Standard 210/240 or 340/360.

3. Heat pumps capable of starting and heating at or above 0 degrees Fahrenheit outdoor ambient air temperature.

4. Minimum cooling, Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER), as rated in accordance with AHRI 210/240 or 340/360 for split systems and packaged units is as follows:

Equipment Type
Net Cooling
Cap (British Thermal
Units per hour) EER(1) IEER(2)
Space Constrained, Air
Cooled <30,000 11.7 N/A
Small Duct, High Velocity,
Air Cooled <65,000 12.1 N/A
Air Cooled <65,000 13.4 N/A
Air Cooled >65,000 and <135,000 11.2 14.8
Air Cooled >135,000 and <240,000 11.0 14.2
Air Cooled >240,000 and <760,000 10.0 13.2
Air Cooled >760,000 9.7 12.5
Water Cooled <65,000 12.1 12.3
Water Cooled >65,000 and <135,000 12.1 13.9
Water Cooled >135,000 and <240,000 12.5 13.9
Water Cooled >240,000 and <760,000 12.4 13.6
Water Cooled >760,000 12.2 13.5

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Evaporatively Cooled <65,000 12.1 12.3
Evaporatively Cooled >65,000 and <135,000 12.1 12.3
Evaporatively Cooled >135,000 and <240,000 12.0 12.2
Evaporatively Cooled >240,000 and <760,000 11.9 12.0
Evaporatively Cooled >760,000 11.7 11.9
(1) Deduct 0.2° from the required EER for units with a heating section other than electric resistance heat.
(2) IEER is only applicable to equipment with capacity control in accordance with AHRI 340/360

5. Units with heating capabilities: Meet or exceed the following:
a. Annual fuel utilization efficiency: 80 percent.
b. Steady state efficiency: 80 percent.
c. Comply with CEC Title 24: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) minimum: 76.9 percent.

6. Energy efficiency requirements:
a. Comply with CEC Title 24

7. Unit air flows for cooling:
a. Minimum of 300 cubic feet per minute (cfm) per ton.
b. Maximum 500 cfm per ton.

D. Filters:

1. Efficiency: 45 to 50 percent dust spot efficiency when rated in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52.2.

E. Smoke detector requirements:

1. Provide all supply, exhaust, and odor control fans greater than or equal to 2,000 cubic feet per minute with smoke detectors:
a. Duct or fan mounted smoke detector as specified in Section 15936 - Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC.

2.03 REFRIGERANT PIPING
A. Seamless copper tube:

1. Type:
a. Straight lengths: ASTM B75, USN Alloy C12200, H55 Temper. b. Coiled lengths: ASTM B280, USN Alloy C12200, O60.
c. Outside diameter sized, minimum wall thickness in accordance with ASTM B280 and B75.

2. VRF-System Refrigerant Piping:
a. Entire refrigerant piping system shall be brazed connections and fittings and meet test pressures required by VRF manufacturer.

3. Non-VRF System Refrigerant Piping:
a. Solder: ASTM B32, Alloy Grade Sb5.
b. Flux: ASTM B813.

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2.04 CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING
A. PVC:

1. PVC Pipe: Designation PVC 1120 in accordance with ASTM D1785 and appendices:
a. Pipe and fittings: Extruded from Type I, Grade 1, Class 12454 B material in accordance with ASTM D1784.
b. PVC Pipe: Schedule 80 unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2. Fittings:
a. Supplied by pipe manufacturer.
b. Pressure fittings: In accordance with ASTM D2466 or ASTM D2467. c. DWV fittings: In accordance with ASTM D2665.

3. Solvent cement: In accordance with ASTM D2564:
a. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) Primer: IPS Corp Type P-70™.
2) Cement: IPS Corp Type 724™ cement or cement certified by the manufacturer for chemical service.

2.05 PIPE INSULATION
A. General:

1. As specified in Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

2. Insulation thicknesses: Provide insulation thickness in inches in accordance with the following table. Insulation thickness shown is nominal. Manufacturing tolerance of 15 percent variation is permissible.

Table 1 - Required Insulation Thicknesses (inches)
Service Temperature Range as
Designated in Insulation
Schedule at End of this Section
Nominal Pipe Diameters
1 inch and Less 1.25 to 2 inches
100 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit 1.5 1.5
40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit 0.5 1.0
B. Insulation, Type 1:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Aeroflex USA Inc., Aerocel® AC.
b. Armacell®, AP Armaflex.

2. Insulation material: Closed cell elastomeric insulation.

3. Minimum temperature range: Minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 220 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. K factor at 75 degrees Fahrenheit: Not more than 0.27 BTU-inch/hour-square feet-degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Fire ratings:
a. Flame spread: 25 or less.
b. Smoke density: 50 or less for insulation thicknesses up to 1.5 inches.

6. Joints: Seal with manufacturer’s recommended contact adhesive to form continuous water barrier.

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1. Type 1:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Johns Manville, Zeston® 2000 PVC.
2) Proto Corp., LoSMOKE PVC.
3) Speedline® Corp., Smoke-Safe™ PVC.
b. Material: Ultraviolet-resistant polyvinyl chloride jacketing, 20 mil minimum thickness.
c. Fire rating: 25 maximum flame spread, smoke developed 50 or less. d. Color: White.
e. Overlap: 1-inch minimum at joints and fittings.
f. Joint seal: PVC solvent welded or adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer.
g. Fittings: Factory made with full thickness insulation.

D. Vapor barriers:

1. Vapor barrier, Type 1:
a. Material: White Kraft paper bound to aluminum foil in accordance with ASTM C1136, Type 1.
b. Permeability: 0.02 perms or lower.
c. Maximum flame spread rating: 25.
d. Edge seal: Pressure-sensitive tape lap seal.
e. Circumferential joints: 4-inch wide tape or 4-inch overlap with adhesive seal.

2. Vapor barrier, Type 2:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Benjamin Foster, No. 30-76.
2) Childers Products CP10/11 Vi-Acryl.
3) Foster Products, 36-10/46-10 Weatherite.
4) Insul-Coustic, No. I.C.-580.
b. Material: Mastic.

E. Insulation schedule:

Table 2 - Insulation Schedule
Service
Designation(1) Location(2)
Insulation
Type Jacket Type
Service
Temp. °F(3)
Vapor
Barrier
HVAC Refrigerant Interior or
Exterior 1 1 40 - 200 Required
HVAC Condensate Interior or
Exterior 1 1 Below 60 Required
Notes:

1. Refer to Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping for service designations.

2. Insulation jackets are not required for interior installations that are concealed. See definitions for description of concealed locations.

3. Unless noted otherwise, use service temperature range provided in this table to establish insulation thickness as required by Table 1.

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2.06 EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES
A. Provide a nameplate with the following markings that is plainly visible after installation:

1. Manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking to identify specific equipment.

2. Where equipment is electrically powered:
a. Supply voltage, phase, frequency, and full-load current. b. Power source or circuit ID.
c. Short-circuit current rating based on one of the following:
1) Short-circuit current rating of a listed and labeled assembly. 2) Short-circuit current rating established utilizing an approved method.

2.07 SHIPPING, SPARE PARTS, MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS A. As specified in Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

B. Inspect fasteners for proper tightness.

C. Ship units in 1 piece (or modular, if required), factory assembled, piped, internally wired, and factory tested.

D. Provide:

1. Filters: 2 extra (3 total) sets per each unit with filters.

2. Sheaves and belts: 1 set for change-out for final balance per unit installed.

3. Belts: 1 extra set for each unit installed as determined by final balance.

E. Provide a 2-year supply of maintenance products as indicated in manufacturer's maintenance literature.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Technical Sections execution requirements supersede conflicting requirements in this Section.

B. As specified in Section 01600 - Product Requirements.

C. Inspect fasteners for proper tightness.

D. Provide temporary closures for openings designed for airflow.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Examine and verify details and sections as indicated on the Drawings, ascertain adequacy, and determine conflicts in dimensions and clearances.

1. Take measurements and verify dimensions to ascertain fit of installation.

2. Ascertain structural sufficiency to support installation.

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3. Ascertain that supports and openings are correctly located; otherwise cut new openings where required.

4. Confirm specified thermostat or other controls are compatible with specified equipment.

B. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

1. Electrical products installation in accordance with NFPA 70 NEC.

2. If there are conflicts, NEC supersedes manufacturer's instruction. a. Notify Engineer of conflicts.

C. Equipment and ducts:

1. Remove dust and debris before installation.

2. Protect from dust and debris by covering openings with tape or plastic during installation and until equipment is operated.

3. Install and wire unitary air conditioners, controls, and thermostats in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

4. Lubrication lines and fittings:
a. Support and protect lines from source to point of use. b. Fittings:
1) Bring to outside of equipment in manner such that fittings are readily accessible from outside without necessity of removing covers, plates, housings, or guards.
2) Mount together wherever possible using factory-mounted multiple fitting assemblies securely mounted, parallel with equipment lines, and protected from damage.

5. Remove dust and debris from ductwork and equipment at completion of installation.

6. Set equipment to achieve flows and flow patterns indicated on the Drawings.

D. Refrigerant piping:

1. Support copper tubing as specified in Sections 15061 - Pipe Supports and 15062 - Preformed Channel Pipe Support System.

2. Clean copper lines with high-pressure air after first disconnecting piping at instruments, filters, pressure reducers, valve operators, and other special devices.

3. Installation of copper tubing:
a. Install copper tubing in accordance with ASTM B828 and IAPMO IS 3. b. Install copper tubing in straight runs, supported at intervals close enough to avoid sagging.
c. Make cuts square with a tubing cutter or with a 32-tooth hacksaw. 1) Provide a sizing tool to correct distortions.

4. Ream the inside of the tubing and remove burrs from the outside, holding the end of the tubing downward and preventing chips and fillings from entering the tubing.

5. Perform flaring with a flare block and yoke type screw feed flaring tool:
a. After removing the tubing from the flare block, inspect both surfaces of the flare for splits, cracks, or other imperfections.
b. Where there are imperfections, cut off the imperfect flare and prepare a new flare.

6. Insulate piping as specified in Sections 15400 - Plumbing systems.

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F. Completed equipment installations must have confirmation that:

1. The equipment is properly assembled.

2. The equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction.

3. Shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.

4. No unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.

5. The installation meets the requirements for intended use as well as the specified vibration and noise tolerances.

END OF SECTION

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AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Packaged units.

2. Split system units.

3. Wall mounted units.

4. Accessories.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):

1. Standard 62.1 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

B. California Code of Regulations (CCR):

1. Title 24 - Building Standards Code.

C. Federal Specification (FS):

1. Standard 141 - Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials: Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing.

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 V Maximum).

E. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS
A. MERV - Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values.

1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Roof coordination:

1. As specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

1.05 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. As specified in Section 01357 - Delegated Design Procedures.

B. Anchoring and bracing.

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1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Catalog cuts, bulletins, and brochures.

1. Design features.

2. Load capacities.

3. Efficiency ratings.

4. Dimensions.

5. Weight: Shipping and operating.

C. Drawings:

1. Component layout and identification.

2. Views:
a. Front, side, rear elevations, and top and bottom views, with dimensions. b. Connection locations including electrical, mechanical, and other.

3. Cut away drawings.
a. Parts list.
b. Material specification lists.

4. Wiring, control schematics, control logic diagrams and ladder logic or similar for computer-based controls.

5. Details for supports, isolators, and bracing.

D. Delegated Design Submittals:

1. Anchoring and bracing: Provide project-specific calculations based on support conditions and requirements to resist loads specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.
a. To structures for equipment installed in structures designated as seismic design category C, D, E, or F.
b. For equipment installed outdoors.

E. Engineering data:

1. Manufacturer's published data for compressor, evaporator coil, condenser, evaporator fan, refrigerant, filter, etc.

2. Maximum equipment vibration levels and field-testing method.

3. Sound power level in each of 8 octave bands and overall Sones.

4. Fan performance curves showing specified operating condition.

5. Bearing life.

F. Manufacturer's recommendations for handling, storage, and installation.

G. Nameplate data.

H. Vendor operation and maintenance manuals: Manufacturer's standard instruction manual for operation and maintenance.

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1.07 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

B. Special warranty:

1. Refrigerant compressors and closed or sealed refrigerant systems warranty duration: Provide 5-year warranty.

2. Evaporator and condensing coils warranty duration: Provide 10-year warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. As specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

B. Supplied components of the unit shall be furnished and fully integrated by the unit system supplier:

1. Provide piping, valves, dampers, sensors and wiring within the unit package.

2. Provide a unit mounted control panel prewired on the unit to dampers and sensors within the unit.

C. Motors:

1. Totally enclosed.

2. Voltage and phases as scheduled.

3. Compressor motors:
a. Cooled by refrigerant gas passing through windings.
b. Provided with line break thermal and current overload protection.

4. Fan and blower motors:
a. Permanently lubricated ball bearings.
b. Integral automatic reset thermal overload protection.

5. Other requirements as specified.

D. Electrical:

1. Provide a single conduit connection in the unit for both power and control wiring.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. As specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

B. Provide instrumentation and controls to meet the equipment operating requirements as specified in Section 15936 - Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC.

2.03 MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Condenser:
a. Mitsubishi, Series PUY.
b. Daikin, Similar series.
c. Trane, similar series.
d. Lennox, similar series.

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2. Indoor air handling unit:
a. Mitsubishi, Series PLA (ceiling recessed cassette).

3. Daikin, similar series.

4. Trane, similar series.

5. Lennox, similar series.

B. Compressors:

1. Fully hermetically sealed, high efficiency, reciprocating or rotary or scroll type, with rubber grommet vibration isolation.

C. Fans:

1. Indoor air fan:
a. Direct driven with capacitor start motor; turbo fan propeller, steel with corrosion resistant finish, statically and dynamically balanced. b. Bearings: Permanently sealed ball bearing type and permanently lubricated.

2. Outdoor condenser fan:
a. Propeller type, direct drive, aluminum blades, dynamically balanced. b. Bearings: Permanently sealed ball bearing type and permanently lubricated.

D. Coils:

1. Evaporator and condenser coils: Seamless copper tubes with mechanically bonded aluminum plate fins.

2. Provide corrosion resistant finish, suitable for marine environment.

E. Refrigerant components: Refrigerant circuit including:

1. Accumulator and filter/drier.

2. Expansion device.

3. Flow control valves.

4. Service and gauge connections on compressor suction and discharge, and liquid lines to charge, evacuate, and contain refrigerant.

F. Controls and equipment safety features:

1. Provide system controls for a complete functioning system:
a. High and low evaporator fan speed control for cooling and heating modes. b. Fan only operation.
c. Space temperature condition setting.
d. Vapor bellows thermostat to cycle unit to maintain space condition.

2. Equipment safety features:
a. Thermostatic base pan drain to prevent freeze up of the fan in collected condensate.

3. Provide with a low ambient cooling option.

G. Unit casing:

1. Space-saving ceiling-recessed cassette formed of galvanized steel and outdoor casing shall be constructed from galvanized steel plate, finished with an electrostatically applied, polyester powder coating for corrosion protection.

2. Weatherproof design, reinforced and braced for maximum rigidity.

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3. Provided with:
a. Filter rack for filters accessible through the bottom of the unit. b. Non-corrosive drain pan in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1. c. Horizontal drain connection.
d. Provide mini condensate pump suitable to be powered from indoor/outdoor unit.
e. Knockouts for power connections.
f. Provide wall sleeve of galvanized steel coated similar to unit casing.

2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Required accessories:

1. Sensors: As specified in Section 15936 - Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC.

2. Hail guard.

3. Dirty filter switch with contacts.

4. Coil guard.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. As specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Anchoring and bracing to structures:

1. Prepare equipment anchor setting template(s) and use to position anchors during construction of supporting structure(s).

2. Install anchors of type and material indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3. Install anchors with embedment indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install the equipment in accordance with the accepted installation instructions and anchorage details.

B. Insulate refrigerant and condensate piping as specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

3.04 TESTING
A. Test equipment performance and balance equipment as specified in Section 15954 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC.

3.05 SCHEDULES
A. As indicated on the Drawings.

END OF SECTION

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INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Controls for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. CSA International (CSA).

B. National Electrical Code (NEC).

C. Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 Volts Maximum).

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 90A - Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

F. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. 13 - Standard for Safety Power-Limited Circuit Cables.

2. 268A - Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application.

3. 508 - Standard for Industrial Control Equipment.

4. 1479 - Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.

5. 1685 - Standard for Safety Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables
G. California Code of Regulations (CCR):

1. Title 24 - Building Standard Code.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15050 - Common Work Results for Mechanical Equipment.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Manufacturer's information including:
a. Catalog information clearly marked to show specific products, models, and sizes being furnished.
b. Component cut sheets.

2. Provide certification that components and systems meet CCR Title 24 and are approved by the California Energy Commission.

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1. VVVT control systems only.

E. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning:

1. VVVT control systems only.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The control system shall be designed in accordance with UL and CSA standards.

B. Regulatory requirements: In accordance with CCR Title 24.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. The system control products shall be stored and handled per manufacturer's recommendations.

1.06 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Elevation and ambient conditions as specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.07 WARRANTY
A. Special warranties: Warranty period begins at date of Project Acceptance or first date of Beneficial Use by the Owner:

1. 1 year: Parts and on-site labor for components, systems, and programming.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. General requirements:

1. All electrical components shall be UL-listed and meet the design and installation requirements of the NEC.

2. Complete, functional system: Provide all necessary electrical power and control systems, components, and wiring to make a complete functioning system.

3. Comply with electrical Sections for electrical power and control systems.

4. System control functions to perform as described in Products.

5. Materials: New, free from defects, and of the quality specified.

6. Common manufacturer: Provide components, component accessories, and devices, as much as possible, by the same manufacturer throughout the work.

7. Mounting: Mount control components and devices in accessible locations for maintenance and as recommended by the manufacturer; provide necessary

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8. Components and systems must in accordance with CCR Title 24 energy conservation regulations and be listed with the California Energy Commission as approved for sale in California.

B. Fire detection system design requirements:

1. Provide all supply and exhaust fans greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute with a smoke control system including the following minimum components. a. Fan and air handling unit interlocks interlock to shut down upon smoke detection signal from fire alarm control panel.
b. Field wiring terminal blocks for connection of shut down signals from local fire alarm control panel.

2.02 HVAC CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS
A. General: Provide control systems that will maintain room or area comfort under changing ambient conditions and varying use; descriptions in this Section are general in nature and do not cover every mode of operation.

B. Hypo Feed Building Control Sequences:

1. Fan coil unit/Condenser unit mini-split systems, FCU/CU-99421 and FCU/CU-99422 will each be controlled by manufacturer provided wired thermostats with adjustable set points. The cooling set-point will be 90 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature rises 3 degrees above the set point, the unit will energize. When the temperature falls 3 degrees below the set point, the unit will de-energize.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
A. Before installation remove dust and debris from equipment and accessories.

B. During installation and until equipment is operated, protect equipment and accessories from dust and debris.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install as indicated on the Drawings, in accordance with NFPA 90A, and per the manufacturer’s written instructions.

B. Coordinate installation of HVAC control systems with other trades.

1. Prior to installation, coordinate wiring and conduit requirements with electrical subcontractor.

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3.03 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Functional testing:

1. HVAC Instrumentation and Controls:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Test each control component and system as part of HVAC system testing, adjusting, and balancing as specified in Section 15954 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC.

END OF SECTION

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TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Requirements for testing air systems installed as part of this contract and existing air systems affected by the installation of new equipment.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC):

1. National Standards Total System Balance.

B. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB):

1. Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Environmental Systems.

C. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA):

1. HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting, & Balancing.

D. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (TABB):

1. TAB Procedural Guide.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Resumes of proposed supervisor and personnel showing training and qualifications.

1. Include courses, exams, or tests relating to HVAC testing - taken and passed.

B. Testing plan:

1. At least 30 days prior to starting field work:

2. Set of report forms completed with design flow values and installed equipment pressure drops, and required cubic feet per minute for air terminals.

3. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system schematic similar to Figure 6-1 in SMACNA HVAC Testing, Adjusting, & Balancing.

4. Complete list of instruments proposed to be used, organized in appropriate categories, with data sheets for each showing:
a. Manufacturer and model number.
b. Description and use when needed to further identify instrument. c. Size or capacity range.
d. Latest calibration date.

5. Proposed schedule for testing and balancing.

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1. Not more than 45 days prior to Contractor's request for final inspection, submit draft report on applicable reporting forms.

2. At least 15 days prior to Contractor's request for final inspection, submit 3 copies of final reports incorporating Engineer's comments on draft report.

3. List of instruments used and last date of calibration of each.

4. Procedures followed for testing, adjusting, and balancing.

5. Identification and succinct description of systems included in report.

6. Initial balance test results made with all dampers and air control devices in full open positions.

7. Description of final locations and sizes, including opening area and dimensioned configuration of orifices and other restrictions used to achieve final balanced flows.

8. Description of final location and opening positions of dampers, registers, louvers, and valves.

9. Schematics of systems included in report; use schematics as part of testing, adjusting, and balancing report to summarize design and final balanced flows.

10. Testing, adjusting, and balancing report forms.

11. Final field results established for system balancing including airflow, fan speeds, and fan static pressures at the fan inlet and outlet.

12. Appendices:
a. Raw field data taken during testing.
b. Sample calculation sheet for each type of calculation made to convert raw field data to final results.
c. Initial air balance results with dampers and registers in full open position; include airflow at all inlets and outlet, initial fan speed and fan suction and discharge pressures.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Work of testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to be by an independent testing agency and a certified member in good standing with AABC, NEBB, or TABB.

B. Field testing to be performed or directly supervised by personal who have passed a Test and Balance course or exam and is a AABC, NEBB, or TABB certified supervisor
C. Prior to start of testing, adjusting, and balancing, verify that:

1. System installation is complete in accordance with the requirements for completed equipment installations in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC and capable of full operation

2. Outside conditions are within reasonable range relative to design conditions.

3. Lighting fixtures are energized.

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4. Special equipment such as computers, laboratory equipment, and electronic equipment are in full operation.

5. Requirements for preparation for testing and balancing have been met for elements of each system which require testing.

3.02 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING
A. Test, adjust, and balance each separate complete heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

1. Include existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning components when effected by the Work.

B. Perform testing, adjusting, and balancing cycles until airflows meet acceptance criteria.

1. Ascertain airflow balance between overall requirements and flow in individual supply and exhaust grilles.

C. Initial testing, adjusting, and balancing:

1. Test each system with dampers, grilles, orifices, and other variable airflow devices in their full open position; measure and report initial airflows, fan speed, and fan static pressures at fan inlet and outlet.

2. Adjust total system flow downward or upward by adjusting fan speed until one inlet or outlet is at indicated flow and all other flows exceed indicated flows.

3. Adjust fan speed by changing fan drives or sheaves as necessary.

D. Subsequent testing, adjusting, and balancing:

1. Perform adjustments by adjusting dampers, louvers, or size of orifices or plates.

2. Measure and record air volume discharged at each inlet and outlet and adjust air inlets and outlets to design air volumes within 0 to 5 percent over design rates.

3. Adjust fan speeds and motor drives within drive limitations, for required air volume.

4. Measure air flow and static pressures and adjust air supply and exhaust fan units to deliver at least 100 to 105 percent of the design air volume.

5. Measure and record static air pressure conditions on fans, including filter and coil pressure drops, and total pressure across the fan.

6. Evaluate building and room pressure conditions to determine adequate supply and return air conditions.

7. Evaluate space and zone temperature of conditions to determine adequate performance of the systems to maintain temperatures without draft.

8. Permanently mark final balance positions of balancing dampers.

E. Develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system schematics similar to Figure 6-1 in SMACNA Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

F. Accurately record the required data on AABC, NEBB, or TABB test and balance report forms.

G. Measure amperage draw of fan and pump motors at final balance.

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1. Measure flow and adjust circuit setter valves so pumps deliver at least 100 percent of the design water flow.

2. Measure and adjust water flow at coils for design conditions, within 5 percent.

Check conditions at cooling and heating coils for required performance at design conditions.

3. Lock balance valves in the adjusted position and permanently mark the design set point.
a. Record valve settings in the design report.

I. Test primary source equipment in accordance with AABC, NEBB, or TABB procedures.

1. Primary source equipment includes items listed in this Section not previously tested as part of this testing, adjusting, and balancing work.

2. Complete appropriate AABC, NEBB, or TABB equipment test forms for each piece of equipment.

3. Calculate cooling and heating capacities to show conformance with specified capacities.

4. Adjust equipment as needed to deliver specified cooling and heating loads.

5. Record final equipment performing characteristics and adjustment settings in the final design report.

J. Testing, adjusting, and balancing acceptance criteria:

1. Procedures successful and complete when heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and components are functioning properly and system air flows are within specified tolerances of design flows.

END OF SECTION

Piping Systems Testing
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PIPING SYSTEMS TESTING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Test requirements for piping systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC).

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B31.1 - Power Piping.

2. B31.3 - Process Piping.

3. B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).

1.03 TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A. General requirements:

1. Testing requirements are stipulated in Laws and Regulations; are included in the Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping; are specified in the specifications covering the various types of piping; and are specified in this Section.

2. Requirements in Laws and Regulations supersede other requirements of Contract Documents, except where requirements of Contract Documents are more stringent, including higher test pressures, longer test times, and lower leakage allowances.

3. Test plumbing piping in accordance with Laws and Regulations, the plumbing code, as specified in Section 01410 - Regulatory Requirements, and UL requirements.

4. Test natural gas or digester gas piping:
a. For less than 125 pounds per square inch gauge working pressure, test in accordance with mechanical code, as specified in Section 01410 - Regulatory Requirements, or the National Fuel Gas Code, whichever is more stringent.
b. For 125 pounds per square inch gauge or greater working pressure, test per ASME B31.3 or ASME B31.8, whichever is more stringent.

5. When testing with water, the specified test pressure is considered to be the pressure at the lowest point of the piping section under test. a. Lower test pressure as necessary (based on elevation) if testing is performed at higher point of the pipe section.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15956 (CONFORMED) B. Furnish necessary personnel, materials, and equipment, including bulkheads, restraints, anchors, temporary connections, pumps, water, pressure gauges, and other means and facilities required to perform tests.

C. Water for testing, cleaning, and disinfecting:

1. Water for testing, cleaning, and disinfecting will be provided as specified in Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

D. Pipes to be tested: Test only those portions of pipes that have been installed as part of this Contract. Test new pipe sections prior to making final connections to existing piping. Furnish and install test plugs, bulkheads, and restraints required to isolate new pipe sections. Do not use existing valves as test plug or bulkhead.

E. Unsuccessful tests:

1. Where tests are not successful, correct defects or remove defective piping and appurtenances and install piping and appurtenances that comply with the specified requirements.

2. Repeat testing until tests are successful.

F. Test completion: Drain and leave piping clean after successful testing.

G. Test water disposal: Dispose of testing water at the designated location in accordance with requirements of federal, state, county, and city regulations governing disposal of wastes in the location of the Project and disposal site. All requirements and costs associated with notifications and obtaining any discharge permit or approvals shall be responsibility of Contractor.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Schedule and notification of tests:

1. Submit a list of scheduled piping tests by noon of the working day preceding the date of the scheduled tests.

2. Notification of readiness to test: Immediately before testing, notify Engineer in writing of readiness, not just intention, to test piping.

3. Have personnel, materials, and equipment specified in place before submitting notification of readiness.

1.05 SEQUENCE
A. Clean piping before pressure or leak tests.

B. Test gravity piping underground, including sanitary sewers, for visible leaks before backfilling and compacting.

C. Underground pressure piping may be tested before or after backfilling when not indicated or specified otherwise.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15956 (CONFORMED) D. Backfill and compact trench, or provide blocking that prevents pipe movement before testing underground piping with a maximum leakage allowance.

E. Test underground piping before encasing piping in concrete or covering piping with slab, structure, or permanent improvement.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 AIR TESTING METHOD FOR PRESSURE PIPING
A. Air test piping, indicated with "AM" in the Piping Schedule, with air or another nonflammable or inert gas.

B. Test gas, air, liquefied petroleum gas, liquid chlorine, and chlorine gas piping by the air test method:

1. Test chlorine piping with dry air or nitrogen having a dew point of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Supply temporary air dryers as necessary.

C. Test at pressure as specified in Piping Schedule in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping:

1. Provide temporary pressure relief valve for piping under test:
a. Set at the lesser of 110 percent of the test pressure or 50 pounds per square inch gauge over the test pressure.

2. Air method test pressures shall not exceed 110 percent of the piping maximum allowable working pressure calculated in accordance with the most stringent of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8, or the pipe manufacturer's stated maximum working pressure.

3. Gradually increase test pressure to an initial test pressure equal to the lesser of 1/2 the test pressure or 25 pounds per square inch gauge.

4. Perform initial check of joints and fittings for leakage.

5. Gradually increase test pressure in steps no larger than the initial pressure.

Check for leakage; at each step increase until test pressure reached.

6. At each step in the pressure, examine and test piping being air tested for leaks with soap solution.

7. Consider examination complete when piping section under test holds the test pressure for 15 minutes without losses.

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3.02 TESTING HIGH-HEAD PRESSURE PIPING
A. Test piping for which the specified test pressure in the Piping Schedule is 20 pounds per square inch gauge or greater, by the high head pressure test method, indicated "HH" in the Piping Schedule.

B. General:

1. Test connections, hydrants, valves, blowoffs, and closure pieces with the piping.

2. Do not use installed valves for shutoff when the specified test pressure exceeds the valve's maximum allowable seat differential pressure. Provide blinds or other means to isolate test sections.

3. Do not include valves, equipment, or piping specialties in test sections if test pressure exceeds the valve, equipment, or piping specialty safe test pressure allowed by the item's manufacturer.

4. During the performance of the tests, test pressure shall not vary more than plus or minus 5 pounds per square inch gauge with respect to the specified test pressure.

5. Select the limits of testing to sections of piping. Select sections that have the same piping material and test pressure.

6. When test results indicate failure of selected sections, limit tests to piping:
a. Between valves.
b. Between a valve and the end of the piping.
c. Less than 500 feet long.

7. Test piping for minimum 2 hours for visible leaks test and minimum 2 hours for the pressure test with maximum leakage allowance.

C. Testing procedures:

1. Fill piping section under test slowly with water while venting air:
a. Use potable water for all potable waterlines and where noted on the Piping Schedule.

2. Before pressurizing for the tests, retain water in piping under slight pressure for a water absorption period of minimum 24 hours.

3. Raise pressure to the specified test pressure and inspect piping visually for leaks:
a. Consider visible leakage testing complete when no visible leaks are observed.

D. Pressure test with maximum leakage allowance:

1. Leakage allowance is zero for piping systems using flanged, National Pipe Thread threaded and welded joints.

2. Pressure test piping after completion of visible leaks test.

3. For piping systems using joint designs other than flanged, threaded, or welded joints, accurately measure the makeup water necessary to maintain the pressure in the piping section under test during the pressure test period:
a. Consider the pressure test to be complete when makeup water added is less than the allowable leakage and no damage to piping and appurtenances has occurred.
b. Successful completion of the pressure test with maximum leakage allowance shall be achieved when the observed leakage during the test

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c. When leakage is allowed, calculate the allowable leakage by the following formula:

L = S x D x P1/2 x 148,000-1
wherein the terms shall mean:

L = Allowable leakage in gallons per hour.

S = Length of the test section in feet.

D = Nominal diameter of the piping in inches.

P = Average observed test pressure in pounds per square inches gauge, at the lowest point of the test section, corrected for elevation of the pressure gauge.
x = The multiplication symbol.

3.03 TESTING LOW-HEAD PRESSURE PIPING
A. Test piping for which the specified test pressure is less than 20 pounds per square inch gauge, by the low head pressure test method, indicated "LH" in the Piping Schedule.

B. General:

1. Test pressures shall be as scheduled in Section 15052 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. During the performance of the tests, test pressure shall not vary more than plus or minus 2 pounds per square inch gauge with respect to the specified test pressure.

3. Test connections, blowoffs, vents, closure pieces, and joints into structures, including existing bell rings and other appurtenances, with the piping.

4. Test piping for minimum 2 hours for visible leaks test and minimum 2 hours for the pressure test with maximum leakage allowance.

C. Visible leaks test:

1. Subject piping under test to specified pressure measured at the lowest end.

2. Fill piping section under test slowly with water while venting air:
a. Use potable water for all potable waterlines and where noted on the Piping Schedule.

3. Before pressurizing for the tests, retain water in piping under slight pressure for the water absorption period of minimum 24 hours.

4. Raise pressure to the specified test pressure and inspect piping visually for leaks. Consider testing complete when no visible leaks are observed.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15956 (CONFORMED) D. Pressure test with maximum leakage allowance:

1. Pressure test piping after completion of visible leaks test.

2. Accurately measure the makeup water necessary to maintain the pressure in the piping section under test during the pressure test period:
a. Consider the pressure test to be complete when makeup water added is less than the allowable leakage of 80 gallons per inch of nominal diameter, per mile of piping section under test after 24 hours, and no damage to piping and appurtenances has occurred.
b. Successful completion of the leakage test shall have been achieved when the observed leakage is equal or less than the allowable leakage and no damage to piping and appurtenances has occurred.

E. Optional joint test:

1. When joint testing is allowed by note in the Piping Schedule, the procedure shall be as follows:
a. Joint testing will be allowed only for low head pressure piping. b. Joint testing does not replace and is not in lieu of any testing of the piping system or trust restraints.

2. Joint testing may be performed with water or air.

3. Joint test piping after completion of backfill and compaction to the top of the trench.

4. Joint testing with water:
a. Measure test pressure at the invert of the pipe. Apply pressure of 4 feet plus the inside diameter of the pipe in water column within 0.20 feet in water column.
b. Maintain test pressure for 1 minute.
c. Base the allowable leakage per joint on 80 gallons per inch nominal diameter, per mile of piping, per 24 hours equally distributed to the actual number of joints per mile for the type of piping.
d. Consider the pressure test to be complete when makeup water added is less than the allowable leakage.
e. Successful completion of the joint test with water shall have been achieved when the observed leakage is equal or less than the allowable leakage.

5. Joint testing with air:
a. Apply test pressure of 3 pounds per square inch gauge with a maximum variation of plus 0.20 and minus 0.00 pounds per square inch. b. Maintain test pressure for 2 minutes.
c. Consider the pressure test to be complete when the test pressure does not drop below 2.7 pounds per square inch for the duration of the test.

END OF SECTION

Mechanical Equipment Testing
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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TESTING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Testing of mechanical equipment and systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. S1.4 Specification for Sound Level Meters.

B. Hydraulic Institute (HI).

C. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide Source Test Plans as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

B. Provide Installation and Functional Testing Plans as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

C. Provide vendor operation and maintenance manual as specified in Section 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1. Include motor rotor bar pass frequencies for motors larger than 500 horsepower.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Commissioning of equipment as specified in:

1. This Section.

2. Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3. Equipment sections:
a. If testing requirements are not specified, provide Level 1 Tests.

B. Test and prepare piping as specified in Section 15956 - Piping Systems Testing.

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1. Owner will operate related existing equipment or facilities necessary to accomplish the testing.

2. Schedule and coordinate testing as required by Section 01756 - Commissioning.

D. Provide necessary test instrumentation that has been calibrated within 1 year from date of test to recognized test standards traceable to the NIST or approved source.

1. Properly calibrated field instrumentation permanently installed as a part of the Work may be utilized for tests.

2. Prior to testing, provide signed and dated certificates of calibration for test instrumentation and equipment.

E. Test measurement and result accuracy:

1. Use test instruments with accuracies as recommended in the appropriate referenced standards. When no accuracy is recommended in the referenced standard, use 1 percent or better accuracy test instruments. a. Improved (lower error tolerance) accuracies specified elsewhere prevail over this general requirement.

2. Do not adjust results of tests for instrumentation accuracy. a. Measured values and values directly calculated from measured values shall be the basis for comparing actual equipment performance to specified requirements.

3.02 VARIABLE SPEED EQUIPMENT TESTS
A. Establish performance over the entire speed range and at the average operating condition.

B. Establish performance curves for the following speeds:

1. The speed corresponding to the rated maximum capacity.

2. The speed corresponding to the minimum capacity.

3. The speed corresponding to the average operating conditions.

3.03 PUMP TESTS, ALL LEVELS OF TESTING
A. Test in accordance with the following:

1. Applicable HI Standards.

2. This Section.

3. Equipment sections.

B. Test tolerances: In accordance with appropriate HI Standards, except the following modified tolerances apply:

1. From 0 to plus 5 percent of head at the rated design point flow.

2. From 0 to plus 5 percent of flow at the rated design point head.

3. No tolerance for head and flow when ranges are specified.

4. No negative tolerance for the efficiency at the rated design point, and other specified conditions.

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5. Use of specified test tolerances shall not result in motor overload while operating at any point on the supplied pump operating head-flow curve, including runout.

6. No positive tolerance for vibration limits. Vibration limits and test methods in HI Standards do not apply, use limits and methods specified in this or other Sections of the Specifications.

3.04 DRIVERS TESTS
A. Test motors as specified in Section 16222 - Low Voltage Motors up to 500 Horsepower.

B. Test other drivers as specified in the equipment section.

3.05 NOISE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTROL
A. Perform noise tests in conjunction with vibration test analysis.

B. Make measurements in relation to reference pressure of 0.0002 microbar.

C. Make measurements of emitted noise levels on sound level meter meeting or exceeding ANSI S1.4, Type II.

D. Set sound level meter to slow response.

E. Unless otherwise specified, maximum free field noise level not to exceed 85 dBA measured as sound pressure level at 3 feet from the equipment.

3.06 PRESSURE TESTING
A. Hydrostatically pressure test pressure containing parts at the appropriate standard or code required level above the equipment component specified design pressure or operating pressure, whichever is higher.

3.07 INSPECTION AND BALANCING
A. Statically and dynamically balance each of the individual rotating parts as required to achieve the required field vibration limits.

B. Statically and dynamically balance the completed equipment rotating assembly and drive shaft components.

C. Furnish copies of material and component inspection reports including balancing reports for equipment system components and for the completed rotating assembly.

D. Critical speed of rotating equipment:

1. Satisfy the following:
a. The first lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed driven equipment that is considered rigid such as horizontal pumps, all non-clog pumps, blowers, air compressors, and engines shall be at least 25 percent above the equipment’s maximum operating speed.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15958 (CONFORMED) b. The first lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed driven equipment that is considered flexible or flexibly mounted such as vertical pumps (vertical in-line and vertical non-clog pumps excluded) and fans shall at least 25 percent below the equipment’s lowest operating speed.
c. The second lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed equipment that is considered flexible or flexibly mounted shall be at least 25 percent above the maximum operating speed.

E. Vibration tests:

1. Definitions:
a. Root mean square: for pumps operating at speeds greater than 600 rpm, the vibration measurement shall be measured as the overall velocity in inches per second root mean square (RMS).
b. Peak-to-peak displacement: The root means squared average of the peak-to-peak displacement multiplied by the square root of 2. c. Peak velocity: The root mean squared average of the peak velocity multiplied by the square root of 2.
d. Peak acceleration: The root mean squared average of the peak acceleration multiplied by the square root of 2.
e. High frequency enveloping: A process to extract very low amplitude time domain signals associated with impact or impulse events such as bearing or gear tooth defects and display them in a frequency spectrum of acceleration versus frequency.
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Rockwell Automation, Entek Group, "Spike Energy" analysis. b) CSI, "PeakVue."
f. Rotor bar pass frequency (RBF), for detecting loose rotor bars. g. Low speed equipment: Equipment or components of equipment rotating at less than 600 revolutions per minute.
h. High speed equipment: Equipment and equipment components operating at or above 600 revolutions per minute.
i. Preferred operating range: Manufacturer’s defined preferred operating range (POR) for the equipment.
j. Allowable operating range: Manufacturer’s defined allowable operating range (AOR) for the equipment.

2. Vibration instrumentation requirements:
a. Analyzers: Use digital type analyzers or data collectors with anti-aliasing filter, 12-bit A/D converter, fast fourier transform circuitry, phase measurement capability, time wave form data storage, high-frequency enveloping capabilities, 35 frequency ranges from 21 to 1,500,000 cycles per minute, adjustable fast fourier transform resolution from 400 to 6,400 lines, storage for up to one hundred 3,200 line frequency spectra, data output port, circuitry for integration of acceleration data to velocity or double integration to displacement.
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Computational Systems Inc., (CSI) Division of Emerson Process Management, Model 2120A, Data Collector/analyzer with
applicable analysis software.
b) Pruftechnik, VIBXPERT II.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15958 (CONFORMED) b. Analyzer settings:
1) Units: English, inches/second, mils, and gravitational forces. 2) Fast fourier transform lines: Most equipment 1,600 minimum; for motors, enough lines as required to distinguish motor current frequencies from rotational frequencies, use 3,200 lines for motors with a nominal speed of 3,600 revolutions per minute; 3,200 lines minimum for High Frequency Enveloping; 1,600 lines minimum for low speed equipment.
3) Sample averages: 4 minimum.
4) Maximum frequency (Fmax): 40 times rotational frequency for rolling element bearings, 10 times rotational frequency for sleeve bearings. 5) Amplitude range: Auto select but full scale not more than twice the acceptance criteria or the highest peak, whichever is lower. 6) Fast fourier transform windowing: Hanning Window.
7) High pass filter: Minus 3 dB at 120 cycles per minute for high speed equipment. Minus 3 dB at 21 cycles per minute for low speed equipment.
c. Accelerometers:
1) For low speed equipment: Low frequency, shear mode
accelerometer, 500 millivolts per gravitational force sensitivity, 10 gravitational force range, plus/minus 5 percent frequency response from 0.5 hertz to 850 hertz, magnetic mount.
a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) Wilcoxon Research, Model 797L.
(2) PCB, Model 393C.
2) For high speed equipment: General purpose accelerometer, 100 millivolts per gravitational force sensitivity, 50 gravitational force range, plus/minus 3dB frequency response range from 2 hertz to 12,000 hertz when stud mounted, with magnetic mount holder. a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) Wilcoxon Research, Model 793.
(2) Entek-IRD Model 943.

3. Accelerometer mounting:
a. Use magnetic mounting or stud mounting.
b. Mount on bearing housing in location with best available direct path to bearing and shaft vibration.
c. Remove paint and mount transducer on flat metal surface or epoxy mount for High Frequency Enveloping measurements.

4. Vibration acceptance criteria:
a. Testing of rotating mechanical equipment: Tests are to be performed by an experienced, factory trained, and independent authorized vibration analysis expert.

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Operating Conditions and Application Data
Overall Peak-to-Peak Displacement
Field, mils Factory, mils
Operation within the POR 3.0 4.0
Operation within the AOR 4.0 5.0
Additive value when measurement location is
greater than 5 feet above foundation. 2.0 2.0
Additive value for solids-handling pumps 2.0 N/A
Additive value for slurry pumps 2.0 N/A
c. Vibration velocity limits: Unless otherwise specified, equipment operating at speeds greater than 600 revolutions per minute is not to exceed the following peak velocity limits:

HI Pump Type Horsepower
Field Test Factory Test
Overall RMS Overall RMS
Horizontal Solids
Handling Centrifugal
Pumps
Below 33 hp 0.25 0.28
Horizontal and Vertical
In-Line Centrifugal
Pumps (other than NonClog type)
Vertical Solids Handling
Centrifugal Pumps
Between 33 and
100 hp

0.28 0.31
100 hp and above 0.31 0.34
Below 33 hp 0.30 0.33
Vertical Turbine, Mixed
Flow, and Propeller
Pumps (solids-handling
type pumps)
Between 33 and
100 hp

0.32 0.35
100 hp and above 0.34 0.35
Non-Solids Handling
Centrifugal Pumps
HI Types BB1, BB2, BB3,
BB4, BB5, OH1, OH2,
OH3, OH4, OH5, and
OH7
Below 268 hp 0.15 0.19
268 hp and above 0.19 0.22
Vertical Turbine, Mixed
Flow, and Propeller
Pumps HI Types VS1,
VS2, VS3, VS4, VS5,
VS6, VS7, and VS8
Below 268 hp 0.13
268 hp and above 0.17
Slurry Pumps 0.25 0.30

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Field Test Factory Test
Overall RMS Overall RMS
Motors See Applicable
Motor Specification
See Applicable
Motor Specification
Gear Reducers, Radial Not to exceed
AGMA 6000-B96
limits
Not to exceed
AGMA 6000-B96
limits
Other Reducers, Axial 0.1 N/A
d. Equipment operation: Measurements are to be obtained with equipment installed and operating within capacity ranges specified and without duplicate equipment running.
e. Additional criteria:
1) No narrow band spectral vibration amplitude components, whether sub-rotational, higher harmonic, or synchronous multiple of running speed, are to exceed 40 percent of synchronous vibration amplitude component without manufacturer's detailed verification of origin and ultimate effect of such excitation.
2) The presence of discernable vibration amplitude peaks in Test Level 2 or 3 vibration spectra at bearing inner or outer race frequencies shall be cause for rejection of the equipment.
3) For motors, the following shall be cause for rejection:
a) Stator eccentricity evidenced by a spectral peak at 2 times electrical line frequency that is more than 40 percent of the peak at rotational frequency.
b) Rotor eccentricity evidenced by a spectral peak at 2 times electrical line frequency with spectra side bands at the pole pass frequency around the 2 times line frequency peak.
c) Other rotor problems evidenced by pole pass frequency side bands around operating speed harmonic peaks or 2 times line frequency side bands around rotor bar pass frequency or around 2 times the rotor bar pass frequency.
d) Phasing problems evidenced by 1/3 line frequency side band spectral peaks around the 2 times electrical line frequency peak. 4) The presence of peaks in a High Frequency Enveloping spectra plot corresponding to bearing, gear or motor rotor bar frequencies or harmonics of these frequencies shall be cause for rejection of the equipment; since inadequate lubrication of some equipment may be a cause of these peaks, lubrication shall be checked, corrected as necessary and the high frequency envelope analysis repeated.

5. Vibration testing results presentation:
a. Provide equipment drawing with location and orientation of measurement points indicated.
b. For each vibration measurement take and include appropriate data on equipment operating conditions at the time vibration data is taken; for pumps, compressors, and blowers record suction pressure, discharge pressure, and flow.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/15958 (CONFORMED) c. When Vibration Spectra Data required:
1) Plot peak vibration velocity versus frequency in cycles per minute. 2) Label plots showing actual shaft or part rotation frequency, bearing inner and outer race ball pass frequencies, gear mesh frequencies and relevant equipment excitation frequencies on the plot; label probable cause of vibration peaks whether in excess of specification limits or not.
3) Label plots with equipment identification and operating conditions such as tag number, capacity, pressure, driver horsepower, and point of vibration measurement.
4) Plot motor spectra on a log amplitude scale versus frequency. d. For low speed equipment, plot peak vibration displacement versus frequency as well as velocity versus frequency.
e. Provide name of manufacturer and model number of the vibration instrumentation used, including analyzer and accelerometer used together with mounting type.

3.08 TESTING LEVELS
A. Level 1 Tests:

1. Level 1 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for 15 minutes minimum after components reach normal operating temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Measure flow and head while operating at or near the rated condition; for factory testing, testing may be at reduced speeds with flow and head corresponding to the rated condition when adjusted for speed using the appropriate affinity laws.
a) Use of a test driver is permitted for factory tests when actual driver is given a separate test at its point of manufacture as specified in Section 16222 - Low Voltage Motors up to
500 Horsepower or the applicable equipment section.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Record measured flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and make observations on bearing temperatures and noise levels.

2. Level 1 Vibration Test:
a. Test requirement:
1) Measure filtered vibration spectra versus frequency in 3 perpendicular planes at each normally accessible bearing housing

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b. Equipment operating condition: Test at specified maximum speed.

3. Level 1 Noise Test:
a. Measure unfiltered overall A-weighted sound pressure level in dBA at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment and at a mid-point of the equipment height.

B. Level 2 Tests:

1. Level 2 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 2 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Test 2 hours minimum for flow and head at the rated condition; for factory testing, testing may be at a reduced speeds with flow and head corresponding to the rated condition when adjusted for speed using the appropriate affinity laws.
a) Use of a test driver is permitted for factory tests when actual driver is given a separate test at its point of manufacture as specified in Section 16222 - Low Voltage Motors up to
500 Horsepower.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Test for flow and head at 2 additional conditions; 1 at 25 percent below the rated flow and 1 at 10 percent above the rated flow. 4) Record measured flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and observations on bearing temperatures and noise levels at each condition.

2. Level 2 Vibration Test:
a. Test requirement:
1) Measure filtered vibration spectra versus frequency and measure vibration phase in 3 perpendicular planes at each normally accessible bearing housing on the driven equipment, any gears and on the driver; 1 plane of measurement to be parallel to the axis of rotation of the component; measure actual rotational speeds for each

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b. Equipment operating condition: Repeat test requirements at design specified maximum speed and at minimum speed for variable speed equipment.
c. Natural frequency test of field installed equipment:
1) Excite the installed equipment and support system in 3 perpendicular planes, use same planes as operating vibration measurement planes, and determine the as-installed natural resonant frequency of the driven equipment, the driver, gears, and supports.
2) Perform test at each bearing housing, at each support pedestal, and for pumps on the suction and discharge piping.
3) Perform with equipment and attached piping full of intended service or process fluid.

3. Level 2 Noise Test:
a. Measure filtered A-weighted overall sound pressure level in dBA for each of 8 octave band mid-points beginning at 63 hertz measured at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment at mid-point height of the noise source.

C. Level 3 Tests:

1. Level 3 Performance Tests:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 4 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions for 1/2 the specified time; operate at each of any other specified conditions for a proportionate share of the remaining test time.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
7) Take appropriate capacity, power or fuel consumption, torque, revolutions per minute, pressure, and temperature readings using appropriate test instrumentation to confirm equipment meets specified performance requirements at the design rated condition. 8) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity performance testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.

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500 Horsepower.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Test each specified flow and head condition at the rated speed and test at minimum as well as maximum specified speeds; operate at each test condition for a minimum of 15 minutes or longer as necessary to measure required performance, vibration, and noise data at each test condition.
4) Record measured shaft revolutions per minute, flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure; record measured bearing
temperatures (bearing housing exterior surface temperatures may be recorded when bearing temperature devices are not required by the equipment section) and record observations on noise levels. 5) Perform efficiency and/or Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHr) and/or priming time tests when specified in the equipment section in accordance with the appropriate HI standard and as follows:
a) Perform NPSHr testing at maximum rated design speed, head and flow with test fluids at ambient conditions; at maximum rated speed, test at 15 percent above rated design flow, and
25 percent below rated design flow.
b) Perform efficiency testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.
c) Perform priming time testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.

2. Level 3 Vibration Test:
a. Requirements: Same as Level 2 vibration test except data taken at each operating condition tested and with additional requirements below. b. Perform High Frequency Enveloping Analysis for gears and bearings. 1) Measure bearing element vibration directly on each bearing cap in a location close as possible to the bearing load zone that provides a smooth surface and direct path to the bearing to detect bearing defects.
2) Report results in units of acceleration versus frequency in cycles per minute.
c. Perform Time Wave Form analysis for gears, low speed equipment and reciprocating equipment; plot true peak amplitude velocity and displacement versus time and label the period between peaks with the likely cause of the periodic peaks (relate the period to a cause). d. Plot vibration spectra on 3 different plots; peak displacement versus frequency, peak acceleration versus frequency and peak velocity versus frequency.

3. Level 3 Noise Test: Measure filtered, un-weighted overall sound pressure level in dB at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment at mid-point height and at 4 locations approximately 90 degrees apart in plain view; report results for each of 8 octave band mid-points beginning at 63 hertz.

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1. Level 4 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 8 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions for 1/2 the specified time; operate at each of any other specified conditions for a proportionate share of the remaining test time.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
7) Take appropriate capacity, power or fuel consumption, torque, revolutions per minute, pressure and temperature readings, using appropriate test instrumentation to confirm equipment meets specified performance requirements at the design rated condition. 8) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Test 8 hours minimum for flow and head; begin tests at or near the rated condition; for factory and field-testing, test with furnished motor at full speed.
3) Test each specified flow and head condition at the rated speed and test at minimum as well as maximum specified speeds; operate at each test condition for a minimum of 20 minutes or longer as necessary to measure required performance, vibration, and noise data at each test condition.
4) Record measured shaft revolutions per minute, flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure; record measured bearing
temperatures (bearing housing exterior surface temperatures may be recorded when bearing temperature devices not required by the equipment section) and record observations on noise levels. 5) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.
6) Perform efficiency and/or Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHr) and/or priming time tests when specified in the equipment section in accordance with the appropriate HI standard and as follows:
a) Perform NPSHr testing at maximum rated design speed, head and flow with test fluids at ambient conditions; at maximum rated speed, test at 15 percent above rated design flow, and
25 percent below rated design flow.

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c) Perform priming time testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.

2. Level 4 Vibration Test: Same as Level 3 vibration test.

3. Level 4 Noise Test: Same as Level 3 Noise Test except with data taken at each operating condition tested.

END OF SECTION

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Requirements for electrical:
a. Basic design and performance criteria.
b. Prescriptive requirements for common components.
c. Installation.

B. Contract Drawings:

1. Plan drawings:
a. The Electrical Drawings show desired locations, arrangements, and components of the electrical work in a diagrammatic manner. b. Locations and sizes of equipment are approximate only.

2. Installation details:
a. The Contract Drawings include typical installation details the Contractor is to use to complete the Electrical Work. For cases where a typical detail does not apply, develop installation details that may be necessary for completing the Work, and submit these details for review by the Engineer. b. Not all typical installation details are referenced within the Drawing set.

Apply and use typical details where appropriate.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

C. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. FAT: Factory acceptance test that is also referred to as source test.

B. ICSC: Instrumentation and controls subcontractor.

C. LCP: Local control panel: Operator interface panel that may contain an HMI, pilot type control devices, operator interface devices, control relays, etc. and does not contain a PLC or RIO.

D. PCM: Process control module: An enclosure containing any of the following devices: PLC, RTU, or RIO.

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1. RS-232: RS-232 is also known as TIA-232 or EIA-232, is a standard for serial communication transmission of data.

2. RS-485: RS-485 is also known as TIA-485 or EIA-485, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communications system.

3. RTU: Remote telemetry unit: A controller typically consisting of a PLC, and a means for remote communications.

F. Space: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that does not physically contain a device but is capable of accepting a device with no modifications to the equipment, i.e., provide standoffs, bus, and hardware, as part of the space.

G. Spare: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that physically contains a device with no load connections to be made.

H. Unequipped space: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that does not physically contain a device, standoff, bus, hardware, or other equipment.

I. USB: Universal Serial Bus is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables, connectors, and protocols for connection, communication, and power supply interfacing between computer, peripherals, and other computers.

J. Vendor control panel (VCP): Control panels that are furnished with particular equipment by a vendor other than the ICSC. These panels may contain PLCs, RIO, OIT, HMI, etc.

1.04 SUBMITTALS (NOT USED)

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. General:

1. Furnish equipment listed by and bearing the label of UL or of an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Shipping precautions:

1. After completion of shop assembly and successful factory testing, pack all equipment in protective crates, and enclose in heavy duty polyethylene envelopes or secured sheeting to provide complete protection from damage, dust, and moisture.

2. Place dehumidifiers, when required, inside the polyethylene coverings.

3. Skid-mount the equipment for final transport.

4. Provide lifting rings for moving without removing protective covering.

5. Display boxed weight on shipping tags together with instructions for unloading, transporting, storing, and handling at the job site.

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1.07 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. Non-conditioned spaces:

1. Provide additional temperature conditioning equipment to maintain all equipment in non-conditioned spaces subject to these ambient temperatures, with a band of 10 degrees Fahrenheit above the minimum operating temperature and 10 degrees Fahrenheit below maximum operating temperature, as determined by the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.

B. Outdoor installations:

1. Provide electrical, instrumentation and control equipment suitable for operation in the ambient conditions where the equipment is located.

2. Provide heating, cooling, and dehumidifying devices incorporated into and included with electrical equipment, instrumentation and control panels to maintain the enclosures within the rated environmental operating ranges as specified in the Sections for the equipment.

1.08 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (NOT USED)

1.09 SEQUENCING (NOT USED)

1.10 SCHEDULING (NOT USED)

1.11 WARRANTY (NOT USED)

1.12 SYSTEM START-UP (NOT USED)

1.13 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.14 MAINTENANCE (NOT USED)
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. General:

1. Equipment manufacturer's responsibility extends to selection and mounting of gear drive units, motors or other prime movers, accessories, and auxiliaries to provide a complete, operable unit.

B. Equipment mounting and anchoring:

1. Mount equipment on cast-iron or welded-steel bases with structural steel support frames:
a. Utilize continuous welds to seal seams and contact edges between steel members.
b. Grind welds smooth.

2. Provide bases and supports with machined support pads, dowels for alignment of mating of adjacent items, adequate openings to facilitate grouting, and openings for electrical conduits.

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3. Provide jacking screws in bases and supports for equipment weighing over 1,000 pounds.

4. Design equipment anchorage, supports, and connections for dead load, running loads, loads during start-up, seismic load specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria, and other loads as required for proper operation of equipment:
a. For equipment with an operating weight of 400 pounds or greater and all equipment that is supported higher than 4 feet above the floor, provide calculations for:
1) The operating weight and location of the centroid of mass for the equipment.
2) Forces and overturning moments.
3) Shear and tension forces in equipment anchorages, supports, and connections.
4) The design of equipment anchorage, supports, and connections based on calculated shear and tension forces.

5. Anchorage of equipment to concrete or masonry:
a. Perform calculations and determine number, size, type, strength, and location of anchor bolts or other connections.
b. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, select and provide anchors from the types specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.
c. Provide bolt sleeves around cast-in anchor bolts for 400 pounds or greater equipment:
1) Adjust bolts to final location and secure the sleeve.

6. Anchorage of equipment to metal supports:
a. Perform calculations and determine number, size, type, strength, and location of bolts used to connect equipment to metal supports.

7. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, install equipment supported on concrete over non-shrink grout pads as specified in this Section.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS (NOT USED)

2.03 EXISTING PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

2.04 MATERIALS
A. Enclosures:

1. Provide enclosures for electrical, instrumentation and control equipment, regardless of supplier or subcontractor furnishing the equipment, that meet the requirements of NEMA Standard 250.

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1. Provide electrical materials in accordance with the following table, unless otherwise specifically indicated on the Drawings:
a. Conduit installation requirements: As specified in Section 16130 - Conduits.

Table 1. Electrical Material Requirements

PLANT AREA

ENVIRONMENT
W = WET
D = DAMP
C = CLEAN/DRY
X = CORROSIVE
H = HAZARDOUS
NEMA

ENCLOSURE
TYPE

EXPOSED

CONDUIT
TYPE (as
specified
in Section
16130 -
Conduits)

SUPPORT

MATERIALS
Recycled Water PS - Outdoor W 4 GRC GALV
STEEL
Recycled Water PS Electrical
Building - Indoor
C 1, 12 GRC GALV
STEEL
WWTP Electrical
Buildings/Rooms - Indoor
C 1, 12 GRC GALV
STEEL
WWTP Electrical
Buildings/Rooms - Outdoor
W 4X PCS STAINLESS
STEEL
Carousel, PAU, and
Backwash PS - Outdoor
W 4X PCS STAINLESS
STEEL
AWT
Blower Room
C 1, 12 GRC GALV
STEEL
AWT
Chemical Room
X 4X PCS STAINLESS
STEEL

2.05 MANUFACTURED UNITS (NOT USED)

2.06 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.07 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.08 ACCESSORIES (NOT USED)

2.09 MIXES (NOT USED)

2.10 FABRICATION (NOT USED)

2.11 FINISHES (NOT USED) SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)

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3.01 EXAMINATION (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Sequencing and scheduling:

1. Equipment anchoring: Project construction schedule must include an event for obtaining the anchor layout drawings from equipment manufacturers in adequate time for templates to be constructed and anchors to be cast in place.

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Demolition:

1. As specified in Technical Sections or as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Disconnect utilities:
a. Disconnect electrical equipment.
b. Disconnect other utilities as specified in Section 16210 - Utility Coordination.

3. Remove and dispose of conduit, wire, electrical equipment, controls, etc., associated with the items and/or areas to be demolished as indicated on the Drawings unless otherwise indicated.

4. Salvage electrical equipment as specified in Section 01738 - Selective Alterations and Demolition.

5. For each piece of equipment to be removed, remove all ancillary components (e.g., instruments, solenoid valves, disconnect switches, etc.).

6. Conduit:
a. Where conduit removal, other than associated with equipment to be removed, is indicated on the Drawings:
1) Remove exposed conduit to the point of encasement or burial. 2) Cut conduit flush and plug or cap encased or buried conduit. b. Where conduits are to remain in place and removal is not indicated on the Drawings:
1) Cap conduit open ends.
2) Re-label empty conduits as spare.

7. Remove all wire back to the source for all conduits to be removed or abandoned in place.

8. Provide new nameplates for modified electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers etc. to identify equipment and circuits that are no longer used as spares.

9. Provide new typewritten schedules for all modified panelboards.

B. Portions of this Project involve installation in existing facilities and interfaces to existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment:

1. Perform and document comprehensive and detailed field investigations of existing conditions (circuits, power systems, controls, equipment, etc.) before starting any Work.

2. Determine information necessary to document, interface with, modify, upgrade, or replace existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment.

3. Provide and document interface with, modifications to, upgrades, or replacement of existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment.

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1. Where the Drawings do not show dimensions for locating equipment, install equipment in the approximate locations indicated on the Drawings.

D. Provide NEC required working space in front of all electrical equipment as if it could be worked on energized.

E. Circuits of different service voltage:

1. Voltage and service levels:
a. Medium voltage: greater than 1.0 kV.
b. Low voltage: 120 V to 480 V.
c. Instrumentation: Less than 50 VDC.

2. Install different service voltage circuits in separate raceways, junction boxes, manholes, hand holes, and pullboxes.

3. In manholes, install all cables operating at less than 50 VDC in PVC coated flexible metallic conduit, with corrosion resistant fittings.

F. Conductors shall not pass through equipment they are not terminating in unless indicated on the Drawings or approved by the engineer.

3.04 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

3.05 REPAIR/RESTORATION
A. When touchup or repair required, apply primer and coating systems as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

3.06 RE-INSTALLATION (NOT USED)

3.07 COMMISSIONING – GENERAL
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and Technical Sections.

B. Provide on-site assistance for troubleshooting and correcting electrical issues discovered during commissioning.

3.08 COMMISSIONING – SOURCE TESTING (NOT USED)
A. As specified in Attachment A. Source Testing and Owner Training Requirements.

3.09 COMMISSIONING – INSTALLATION VERIFICATION (NOT USED) A. Inspection activities conducted during construction do not satisfy inspection or testing requirements as specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

3.10 COMMISSIONING – FUNCTIONAL TESTING (NOT USED)

3.11 COMMISSIONING – SYSTEM TESTING (NOT USED)

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3.12 COMMISSIONING – OWNER TRAINING
A. As specified in Attachment A - Source Testing and Owner Training Requirements.

3.13 COMMISSIONING – DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

3.14 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Workmanship:

1. Leave wiring in panels, manholes, boxes, and other locations neat, clean, and organized:
a. Neatly coil and label spare wiring lengths.
b. Shorten, re-terminate, and re-label excessive used, as well as spare, wire, and cable lengths, as directed by the Engineer.

3.15 ADJUSTING (NOT USED)

3.16 CLEANING
A. General:

1. Clean and vacuum all enclosures to remove all metal filings, surplus insulation and any visible dirt, dust, or other matter before energization of the equipment or system start-up:
a. Use of compressors or air blowers for cleaning is not acceptable.

2. Clean luminaries that were used in the areas affected by the construction.

3.17 PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.18 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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ATTACHMENT A - SOURCE TESTING AND OWNER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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SOURCE TESTING AND OWNER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Section
Number Section Title
Source
Testing
Owner Training
Requirements
(Witnessed or
Nonwitnessed)
Maintenance
(hrs per
session)
Operation
(hrs per
session)
16262 Variable Frequency Drives

0.50 - 50 Horsepower Non-witnessed 1 1
16265 Reduced Harmonic Variable
Frequency Drives Non-witnessed 1 1
16422 Motor Starters Non-witnessed 1 1
16441 Group-Mounted Circuit
Breaker Switchboards
Non-witnessed 1 1

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GROUNDING AND BONDING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Grounding materials and requirements.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.

2. B8 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.

C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

1. 81 - IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System.

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. 467 - Ground and Bonding Equipment.

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Sections 01330 - Submittal Procedures and 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. Product data:

1. Catalog cutsheets.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All grounding components and materials shall be UL listed and labeled.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING (NOT USED)

1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

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1.08 SEQUENCING (NOT USED)

1.09 SCHEDULING (NOT USED)

1.10 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

1.11 SYSTEM START-UP (NOT USED)

1.12 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.13 MAINTENANCE (NOT USED)
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Compression connectors: One of the following or equal:

1. Erico.

2. Harger.

3. Burndy.

4. Thomas & Betts.

5. Panduit.

B. Ground rods: One of the following or equal:

1. Erico.

2. Harger.

3. Nehring

4. Thomas & Betts.

C. Ground cable: One of the following or equal:

1. Erico.

2. Harger

3. Nehring.

4. Southwire.

D. Precast ground well boxes: One of the following or equal:

1. Brooks Products, 3-RT Valve Box.

2. Christy Concrete Products, G12 Valve Box.

2.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Ground equipment and raceway systems so that the completed installation conforms to all applicable code requirements.

B. Provide a complete electrical grounding system as indicated on the Drawings and as specified including but not limited to:

1. Grounding electrodes.

2. Bonding jumpers.

3. Ground connections.

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D. The ground system resistance (electrode to ground) of the completed installation, as determined by tests specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests, shall be:

1. 5 ohms or less for industrial systems.

2. 1 ohm or less for electrical buildings.

2.03 EXISTING PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

2.04 MATERIALS
A. Ground rod:

1. Minimum: 3/4-inch diameter, 10 feet long.

2. Uniform 10 mil covering of electrolytic copper metallically bonded to a rigid steel core:
a. The copper-to-steel bond shall be corrosion resistant.

3. In accordance with UL 467.

4. Sectional type joined by threaded copper alloy couplings.

5. Fit the top of the rod with a threaded coupling and steel-driving stud.

B. Ground cable:

1. Requirements:
a. Soft drawn (annealed).
b. Concentric lay, coarse stranded in accordance with ASTM B8. c. Bare copper in accordance with ASTM B3.

2. Size is as indicated on the Drawings, but not less than required by the NEC.

Use the following type of wire unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings:
a. Size No. 6 AWG and smaller; solid conductor.
b. Size No. 4 AWG and larger; stranded conductor.

C. Compression connectors:

1. Manufactured of high copper alloy specifically for the particular grounding application.

2. Suitable for direct burial in earth and concrete.

3. Identifying compression die number inscription to be impressed on compression fitting.

4. Barrels prefilled and sealed with oxide-inhibiting and anti-seizing compound.

D. Grounding electrode conductors:

1. Minimum size in accordance with the NEC.

E. Main bonding jumpers and bonding jumpers:

1. Minimum size in accordance with the NEC.

2.05 MANUFACTURED UNITS (NOT USED)

2.06 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

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2.07 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.08 ACCESSORIES
A. Precast ground well boxes:

1. Minimum 10-inch interior diameter.

2. Traffic-rated cast iron cover.

3. Permanent “GROUND” marking on cover.

2.09 MIXES (NOT USED)

2.10 FABRICATION (NOT USED)

2.11 FINISHES (NOT USED)

2.12 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION (NOT USED)

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Provide a separate grounding conductor for each motor and connect at motor terminal box. Do not use bolts securing motor box to frame or cover for grounding connectors:

1. When grounding motors driven by variable frequency drives (VFD) comply with the requirements of the VFD manufacturer.

B. Provide a grounding type bushing with lug for connection of grounding conductor for conduits that originate from each motor control center section, switchboard, or panelboard:

1. Individually bond these raceways to the ground bus in the equipment.

C. Provide grounding type bushings with lugs for connection of grounding conductor at both ends of metallic conduit runs. Bond ground bushings to the grounding system.

D. Provide a green insulated wire-grounding jumper from the ground screw to a box grounding screw and, for grounding type devices, to equipment grounding conductor.

E. Interconnect the secondary switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard neutral bus to the ground bus in the secondary switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard compartment, only at service entrance point or after a transformer.

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1. Provide a bare copper grounding conductor the entire length of each duct bank, embedded in the concrete of the duct bank as indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Specifications.

2. Bond duct bank ground conductors together where duct banks join, merge, intersect, or split.

G. Grounding at service (600 V or Less):

1. Connect the neutral to ground only at one point within the enclosure of the first disconnecting means on the load side of the service transformer.

H. Ground connections:

1. All connections to the ground grid system, the duct bank grounding system, equipment, ground rods, etc., shall be made using compression type grounding connectors as indicated on the Drawings, UL listed, and labeled for the application.

2. Make ground connections in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Do not conceal or cover any ground connections until the Engineer or authorized representative has established and provided written confirmation that every grounding connection is as indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Specifications.

I. Grounding electrode system:

1. Ground ring:
a. Provide all trenching and materials necessary to install the ground ring as indicated on the Drawings.
b. Ground ring conductor shall be in direct contact with the earth, or where embedded, concrete, of the size as indicated on the Drawings. c. Minimum burial depth 36 inches or as indicated on the Drawings. d. Re-compact disturbed soils to original density in 6-inch lifts.

2. Ground rods:
a. Locations as indicated on the Drawings.
b. Length of rods forming an individual ground array shall be equal in length. c. Drive ground rods and install grounding conductors before construction of concrete slabs and duct banks.
d. Pre-crimp all ground rods, as recommended by the manufacturer, before crimping connector to ground rod.

3. Metal underground water pipe:
a. Bond metal underground domestic water pipe to grounding electrode system.

4. Metal frame of building or structure:
a. Bond metal frame of building or structure to grounding electrode system.

5. Extend grounding conductors through concrete to accessible points for grounding equipment and electrical enclosures.

6. Where grounding conductors are exposed and subject to physical damage, install in Schedule 80 PVC conduit for protection.

7. Install grounding system at each structure where switchgear, motor control centers, switchboards, panelboards, panels, or other electrical equipment are installed.

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1. Analog signal cables shields shall only be grounded at a single point in the loop. Unless otherwise noted, ground signal cable shields at control panel.

2. For communication and data line signal cable shields and drain wires should be grounded at both ends of the cable run.

3. Insulate the shielding and exposed drain wire for each signal cable with heat-shrink tubing.

4. Terminate the signal cable shield on a dedicated grounding terminal block.

K. Antenna ground:

1. Install individual ground rod or ground system for communication system antenna:
a. Install a dedicated grounding electrode conductor from the antenna ground to the grounding electrode system.
b. Do not connect any other grounds to the antenna grounding electrode conductor.

2. Install ground rod or ground system in accordance with the radio manufacturer's requirements.

L. Where indicated on the Drawings, install ground rods in precast ground wells.

3.04 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

3.05 REPAIR/RESTORATION (NOT USED)

3.06 RE-INSTALLATION (NOT USED)

3.07 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Measure grounding electrode system resistance to ground in accordance with IEEE 81.

3.09 ADJUSTING
A. Under the direction of the Engineer, add additional parallel connected ground rods and/or deeper driven rods until the ground resistance measurement meets the specified resistance requirements:

1. Use of salts, water, or compounds to attain the specified ground resistance is not acceptable.

3.10 CLEANING (NOT USED)

3.11 PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.12 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Mounting and supporting electrical equipment and components.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

2. A153 - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Design requirements:

1. Conform to the requirements of the Building Code as specified in Section 01410 - Regulatory Requirements.

2. Demonstrate the following using generally accepted engineering methods:
a. That the anchors to the structure are adequate to resist the loads generated in accordance with the Building Code and equipment requirements.
b. That the required load capacity of the anchors can be fully developed in the structural materials to which they are attached.

3. Design loading and anchoring requirements:
a. As indicated in the Building Code unless otherwise specified. b. Seismic loading requirements:
1) Freestanding, suspended, or wall-hung equipment shall be anchored in place by methods that will satisfy the requirements for the seismic design specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.
c. Wind loading requirements:
1) All exterior equipment shall be anchored in place by methods that will satisfy the requirements for wind design specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.
d. Minimum safety factor against overturning: 1.5.
e. The foundation and structures to which hangers and supports are attached shall be capable of withstanding all anchor loads.

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1. Hangers and supports individually and as a system shall resist all weights and code-required forces without deflections and deformations that would damage the supporting elements, the equipment supported, or the surrounding construction.

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Supports:
a. Materials.
b. Geometry.
c. Manufacturer.

2. Hardware:
a. Materials.
b. Manufacturer.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Complete dimensioned and scalable shop drawings of all supporting structures, trapezes, wall supports, etc.

2. Complete anchoring details for equipment, lighting and raceway, supporting structures, trapezes, and wall supports for all equipment:
a. For free standing supports and wall supports supporting equipment weight in excess of 200 pounds:
1) Stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the state where the Project is being constructed.
b. Said submittals, by virtue of the fact that they bear the stamp of a registered engineer, will be reviewed for general consistency with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents, but not for context, accuracy, or method of calculation.

3. Include data on attachment hardware and construction methods that will satisfy the design loading and anchoring criteria.

D. Installation instructions:

1. Furnish anchorage instructions and requirements based on the seismic and wind conditions of the Site:
a. Stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the state where the Project is being constructed.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.08 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

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1.09 SEQUENCING (NOT USED)

1.10 SCHEDULING (NOT USED)

1.11 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

1.12 SYSTEM STARTUP (NOT USED)

1.13 OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.14 MAINTENANCE (NOT USED)
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following or equal:

1. Preformed channel:
a. Thomas & Betts.
b. Power-Strut.
c. Unistrut.
d. Cooper B-Line.
e. Robroy.
f. Tyco.

2.02 EXISTING PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Use materials appropriate for the area as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. Preformed channel:

1. Hot dip galvanized steel:
a. Supports:
1) In accordance with ASTM A123 or A153.
2) Minimum zinc coating thickness of 2.5 mils.
b. Hardware:
1) Electro-galvanized.
2) In accordance with ASTM A153.

2. Stainless steel:
a. Supports:
1) In accordance with ASTM A240.
2) ANSI Type 316 material.
b. Hardware:
1) ANSI Type 316 material.

2.04 MANUFACTURED UNITS (NOT USED)

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2.05 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.06 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.07 ACCESSORIES
A. Anchor bolts:

1. As specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

2.08 MIXES (NOT USED)

2.09 FABRICATION (NOT USED)

2.10 FINISHES
A. Paint and finish all supporting structures as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.

2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION (NOT USED)

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Preformed Channel:

1. Mount all raceways, cabinets, boxes, fixtures, instruments, and devices on Contractor-fabricated racks unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings:
a. Provide the necessary sway bracing to keep trapeze type structures from swaying under seismic events or wind loading.

2. Brace and anchor freestanding equipment supports using methods that provide structural support based on the seismic loads and wind loads:
a. Lateral deflection at top of supports not to exceed support height divided by 240 unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

3. Provide fabricated steel support pedestals for wall mounted panels that weigh more than 200 pounds:
a. Fabricate pedestals out of welded angle, tube sections, or preformed channel.
b. If the supported equipment is a panel or cabinet, match the supported equipment in physical appearance and dimensions.
c. Provide auxiliary floor supports for transformers hung from stud walls and weighing more than 200 pounds.

4. Mount all equipment, cabinets, boxes, instruments, and devices in damp or wet locations on minimum of 7/8-inch preformed mounting channel:
a. Mount channel vertically along the length of the device so that water or moisture may run freely behind the device.

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5. Corrosion protection:
a. Isolate dissimilar metals, except where required for electrical continuity:
1) Use neoprene washers, 9-mil polyethylene tape, or gaskets for isolation.

6. Raceway:
a. Furnish all racks and trapeze structures needed to support the raceway from the structure:
1) Group raceway and position on racks to minimize crossovers. 2) Provide the necessary bracing to keep trapeze type structures from swaying under loads from cable installation, seismic forces, or wind forces.

7. Anchoring methods:
a. Solid concrete: Anchor bolts, anchor rods or post-installed anchors as specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.
b. Metal surfaces: Machine screws or bolts.
c. Hollow masonry units: Post installed anchors as specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

8. When supporting devices on metal or wood stud construction, bridge studs with preformed channel, and mount the devices to the channel.

9. Recoat or seal all drilled holes, cut or scratched surfaces or with products recommended by the manufacturer.

3.04 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

3.05 REPAIR/RESTORATION (NOT USED)

3.06 RE-INSTALLATION (NOT USED)

3.07 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)

3.09 ADJUSTING (NOT USED)

3.10 CLEANING (NOT USED)

3.11 PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.12 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Identification of electrical equipment, devices, and components.

2. Material, manufacturing, and installation requirements for identification devices.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Nameplates:

1. Provide a nameplate for each piece of electrical equipment and devices, control panel and control panel components.

2. Provide all nameplates of identical style, color, and material throughout the facility.

3. Device nameplates information:
a. Designations as indicated on the Drawings and identified on the Process and Instrumentation Drawings.

B. Wire numbers:

1. Coordinate the wire numbering system with all vendors of equipment so that every field wire has a unique number associated with it for the entire system:
a. Wire numbers shall correspond to the wire numbers on the control drawings or the panel and circuit numbers for receptacles and lighting. b. Wire numbers shall correspond to the terminal block number to which they are attached in the control panel.
c. Internal panel wires on a common terminal shall have the same wire number.
d. Multi-conductor cables shall be assigned a cable number that shall be attached to the cable at intermediate pull boxes and stub-up locations

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1) Label armored multi-conductor cable using the conduit number as indicated on the Drawings, following the requirements for conduit markers in Section 16130 - Conduits.

2. Provide the following wiring numbering schemes throughout the project for field wires between process control module, (PCM), vendor control panels, (VCP), motor control centers, (MCC), field starters, field instruments, etc.

OR
Where:

ORIGIN LOC .= Designation for originating panel or device ORIGIN TERM. = Terminal designation at originating panel or device DEST. LOC. = Designation for destination panel or device DEST. TERM. = Terminal designation at destination panel or device or PLC I/O address at destination panel:
a. Identify equipment and field instruments as the origin. b. PCMs are always identified as the destination.
c. Location is the panel designation for VCP, LCP, or PCM. For connections to MCCs, location is the specific starter tag and loop number. Location is the tag and loop number for motor starters, field instruments and equipment. Any hyphen in the panel designation or tag and loop number shall be omitted.
d. Terminal designation is the actual number on the terminal block where the conductor terminates at field devices and vendor control panels. For multi-conductor cables, all terminal numbers shall be shown, separated by commas.
e. Terminal designations at motor leads shall be the motor manufacturer’s standard terminal designation (e.g., T1, T2, T3, etc.). f. Terminal designations at PCMs where the field conductor connects to field terminal blocks for a PLC input or output shall be the PLC address (Note:
the following PLC I/O numbering scheme is typical for Allen-Bradley, the

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1) Discrete Point: W:X:Y/Z.

Analog Point: W:X:Y.Z.

Where:

W= I for input, O for output
X= PLC number (1, 2, 3…)
Y= Slot number (01, 02, 03…)
Z= Terminal number (00, 01, 02…) for a discrete point or a word number for an analog point (1, 2, 3…)
g. Terminal designations at PCMs where the conductor does not connect to a PLC I/O point shall be the terminal number with a “C” prefix (e.g., C0010). For common power after a fuse or neutrals after a switch, the subsequent points shall have and capital letter suffix starting with “A” (e.g., C0010A).

3. Case 1: Vendor control panel (VCP) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: A-B/C-D
A = Vendor control panel number without hyphen (VCP#)
B = Terminal number within VCP (manufacturer’s or vendor’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module number without hyphen (PCM#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
Examples:VCP#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
VCP#-10/PCM#-O: 1:10/07
VCP#-10/PCM#-C0100

4. Case 2: Field instrument to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: E-F/C-D
C = Process control module number without hyphen (PCM#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
E = Field mounted instrument tag and loop numbers without hyphen (EDV#) F = Manufacturer’s standard terminal number within instrument. Use both terminal numbers for analog points separated by a comma Examples: TIT#-2,3/PCM#-I: 1:01.1
TSH#-1/PCM#-I: 2:01/00

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5. Case 3: Motor control center (MCC) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: G-B/C-D
B =Terminal number within Motor Control Center (manufacturer’s or vendor’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module without hyphen (PCM#)
D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
Examples:MMS#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
MMS#-10/PCM#-O: 1:10/07
MMS#-10/PCM#-C0100

6. Case 4: Motor control center (MCC) to vendor control panel (VCP):

Field wire number/label: G-B/A-B
A = Vendor control panel number without hyphen (VCP#)
B = Terminal number within motor control center or vendor control panel (manufacturer’s or vendors standard terminal number)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
Example: MMS#-X2/VCP#-10

7. Case 5: Motor leads to a motor control center (MCC):

Field wire number/label: H-I/G-B
B = Terminal number within motor control center (manufacturer’s standard terminal number)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
H = Equipment tag and loop number without hyphen (PMP#) I = Motor manufacturer’s standard motor lead identification (e.g., T1, T2, T3, etc.)
Example: PMP-#-T3/MMS#-T3

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8. Case 6: Remote or separately mounted starter or variable frequency drive (VFD) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: J-B/C-D
B = Terminal number within starter or variable frequency drive (manufacturer’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module number without hyphen (VCP#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
J = Starter or variable frequency drive tag and loop number without hyphen (MMS#)
Examples: MMS#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
MMS#-10/PCM#-O: 2: 10/07
MMS#-10/PCM#-C0010

9. Identify all spare conductors as required for other field wires with an “S” prefix:

Example: S MMS#-10/PCM#-C011

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Nameplates:
a. Color.
b. Size:
1) Outside dimensions.
2) Lettering.
c. Material.
d. Mounting means.

2. Nameplate schedule:
a. Show exact wording for each nameplate.
b. Include nameplate and letter sizes.

3. Wire numbers:
a. Manufacturer’s catalog data for wire labels and label printer.

C. Record documents:

1. Update the conduit schedule to reflect the exact quantity of wire numbers including spares and destination points for all wires.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE (NOT USED)

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING (NOT USED)

1.08 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

1.09 SEQUENCING (NOT USED)

1.10 SCHEDULING (NOT USED)

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1.11 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

1.12 SYSTEM START-UP (NOT USED)

1.13 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.14 MAINTENANCE (NOT USED)
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Nameplates and signs:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Brady.
b. Seton.

B. Conductor and cable markers:

1. Heat-shrinkable tubing:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Raychem.
2) Brady.
3) Thomas & Betts.
4) Kroy.
5) Panduit.

C. Conduit and raceway markers:

1. Stainless Steel, one of the following or equal:
a. Panduit

2. Brass, one of the following or equal:
a. Panduit.

2.02 EXISTING PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Nameplates:

1. Colors:
a. Warning nameplates: White-center, red face.
b. Other nameplates: Black-center, white face.

2. Laminated plastic engraving stock:
a. 3/32-inch-thick material.
b. 2-ply.

3. With chamfered edges.

4. Lettering:
a. Block style engraved characters of adequate size to be read easily from a distance of 6 feet:
b. Minimum letter height: 1/8-inch.

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1. Automatic equipment and high voltage signs:
a. Suitable for exterior use.
b. In accordance with OSHA regulations.

C. Conductor and cable markers:

1. Lettering:
a. Machine printed black characters on white tubing.
b. Minimum letter height: 10-point type or larger.

D. Conduit and raceway markers:

1. Stainless steel:
a. Type 304 or 316.
b. Minimum letter height: 3/16-inch

2. Solid brass:
a. Minimum thickness: 0.036 inches.
b. Letter characters stamped.
c. Minimum letter height: 3/16-inch.

2.04 MANUFACTURED UNITS (NOT USED)

2.05 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.06 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.07 ACCESSORIES (NOT USED)

2.08 MIXES (NOT USED)

2.09 FABRICATION (NOT USED)

2.10 FINISHES (NOT USED)

2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Nameplates:

1. Provide all nameplates for control panel operator devices (e.g., pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, etc.):
a. Same material and same color and appearance as the device nameplates, in order to achieve an aesthetically consistent and coordinated system.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION (NOT USED)

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3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Nameplates:

1. Attach nameplates to equipment with rivets, bolts or sheet metal screws, approved waterproof epoxy-based cement or install in metal holders welded to the equipment.

2. Provide a nameplate for each disconnecting means with the following:
a. Equipment served, voltage, and fuse size as required. b. Identification of the circuit source that supplies the disconnecting means.

3. On NEMA Type 4, NEMA Type 4X, or NEMA Type 7 enclosures, use epoxy-based cement to attach nameplates.

4. Nameplates shall be aligned and level or plumb to within 1/64 inch over the entire length:
a. Misaligned or crooked nameplates shall be remounted or provide new enclosures at the discretion of the Engineer.

B. Conductor and cable markers:

1. Apply all conductor and cable markers before termination.

2. Heat-shrinkable tubing:
a. Tubing shall be shrunk using a heat gun that produces low temperature heated air.
b. Tubing shall be tight on the wire after it has been heated. c. Characters shall face the open panel and shall read from left to right or top to bottom.
d. Marker shall start within 1/32 inch of the end of the stripped insulation point.

C. Conduit markers:

1. Furnish and install conduit markers for every conduit in the electrical system that is identified in the conduit schedule or part of the process system:
a. Conduit markings shall match the conduit schedule.

2. Mark conduits at the following locations:
a. Each end of conduits that are greater than 10 feet in length. b. The middle of conduits that are 10 feet or less in length. c. Where the conduit penetrates a wall or structure.
d. Where the conduit emerges from the ground, slab, etc.

3. Mark conduits after the conduits have been fully painted.

4. Position conduit markers so that they are easily read from the floor.

5. Attach stainless steel tags with stainless steel cable ties.

6. Attach brass tags with Type 316 stainless steel wires.

7. Mark conduits before construction review by Engineer for punch list purposes.

8. Label intrinsically safe conduits in accordance with the requirements of the NEC.

D. Signs and labeling:

1. Furnish and install permanent warning signs at mechanical equipment that may be started automatically or from remote locations:
a. Fasten warning signs with round head stainless steel screws or bolts. b. Locate and mount in a manner to be clearly legible to operations personnel.

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2. Furnish and install permanent and conspicuous warning signs on equipment (front and back), doorways to equipment rooms, pull boxes, manholes, etc. where the voltage exceeds 600 volts.

3. Furnish and install warning signs on equipment that has more than one source of power:
a. Warning signs to identify every panel and circuit number of the disconnecting means of all external power sources.

4. Place warning signs on equipment that has 120 VAC control voltage source used for interlocking:
a. Identify panel and circuit number or conductor tag for control voltage source disconnecting means.

3.04 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

3.05 REPAIR/RESTORATION (NOT USED)

3.06 RE-INSTALLATION (NOT USED)

3.07 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Replace any nameplates, signs, conductor markers, cable markers or raceway labels that in the sole opinion of the Engineer do not meet the Engineer’s aesthetic requirements.

3.09 ADJUSTING (NOT USED)

3.10 CLEANING (NOT USED)

3.11 PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.12 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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600-VOLT OR LESS WIRES AND CABLES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. 600-volt class or less wire and cable.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.

2. B8 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.

C. CSA International (CSA).

D. National Electrical Code (NEC).

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association /Insulated Cable Engineers Association (NEMA/ICEA):

1. NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532 - Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables.

2. NEMA WC 66/ICEA S-116-732 - Standard for Category 6 and 6A, 100 Ohm, Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in LAN Communication Wiring Systems.

3. NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658-1999 - Standard for Power Cables Rated 2,000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy.

F. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA):

1. 568.2-D - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard.

2. 569-B - Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

G. Underwriter's Laboratories Inc., (UL):

1. 44 - Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables.

1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. Specific definitions and abbreviations:

1. AWG: American wire gauge.

2. BCCS: Bare copper-covered steel.

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3. CPE: Chlorinated polyethylene.

4. FEP: Fluorinated ethylene propylene.

5. FHDPE: Foam high-density polyethylene.

6. FPE: Foam polyethylene.

7. OD: Outside diameter.

8. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

9. XHHW: Cross-linked high heat water resistant insulated wire.

C. Definitions of terms and other electrical considerations as set forth in the:

1. ASTM.

2. ICEA.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Furnish and install the complete wire and cable system.

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Manufacturer of wire and cable.

2. Insulation:
a. Type.
b. Voltage class.

3. AWG size.

4. Conductor material.

5. Pulling compounds.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Show splice locations.
a. For each proposed splice location provide written justification describing why the splice is necessary.

D. Test reports:

1. Submit test reports for meg-ohm tests.

E. Calculations:

1. Submit cable pulling calculations to the Engineer for review and comment for all cables that will be installed using mechanical pulling equipment. Show that the maximum cable tension and sidewall pressure will not exceed manufacturer recommended values:
a. Provide a table showing the manufacturer’s recommended maximum cable tension and sidewall pressure for each cable type and size included in the calculations.
b. Submit the calculations to the Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks before conduit installation.

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1. Submit installed cable lengths using a conduit measuring tape for all 3-phase circuits including, but not limited to:
a. 480 V circuits.
b. 208 V circuits.

2. Submit installed lengths of cable for the following single-phase circuits:
a. Circuits feeding single-phase transformers.
b. Circuits feeding single-phase panelboards.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All wires and cables shall be UL listed and labeled.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING (NOT USED)

1.08 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

1.09 SEQUENCING (NOT USED)

1.10 SCHEDULING (NOT USED)

1.11 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

1.12 SYSTEM START-UP (NOT USED)

1.13 OWNER`S INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.14 MAINTENANCE (NOT USED)
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following or equal:

1. 600-volt class wire and cable:
a. General Cable.
b. Okonite Co.
c. Southwire Co.
d. Service Wire.

2. 600-volt VFD cable:
a. General Cable.
b. Southwire Co.
c. Service Wire.

3. Instrumentation class wire and cable:
a. Alpha Wire Co.
b. Belden CDT.
c. General Cable.

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e. Rockbestos Surprenant Cable Corp.

4. Network cables:
a. General Cable.
b. Belden.
c. CommScope.

2.02 EXISTING PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Conductors:

1. Copper in accordance with ASTM B3.

2.04 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. General:

1. Provide new wires and cables manufactured within 1 year of the date of delivery to the Site.

2. Permanently mark each wire and cable with the following at 24-inch intervals:
a. AWG size.
b. Voltage rating.
c. Insulation type.
d. UL symbol.
e. Month and year of manufacture.
f. Manufacturer's name.

3. Identify and mark wire and cable as specified in Section 16075 - Identification for Electrical Systems:
a. Use integral color insulation for No. 2 AWG and smaller wire. b. Wrap colored tape around cable larger than No. 2 AWG.

B. 600-volt class wire and cable:

1. Provide AWG or kcmil sizes as indicated on the Drawings or in the Conduit Schedules:
a. When not indicated on the Drawings, size wire as follows:
1) In accordance with the NEC:
a) Use 75 degree Celsius ampacity ratings.
b) Ampacity rating after all derating factors, equal to or greater than rating of the overcurrent device.
2) Provide No. 12 AWG minimum for power conductors.
3) Provide No. 14 AWG minimum for control conductors.

2. Provide Class B stranding in accordance with ASTM B8:
a. Provide Class C stranding where extra flexibility is required.

3. Insulation:
a. XHHW-2.
b. 90 degree Celsius rating.

C. 600-volt VFD cables:

1. Conductor:
a. Provide Class B stranding in accordance with ASTM B3 and B8. b. Copper conductor.

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2. Insulation:
a. Cross-linked Polyethylene, XLPE.
b. 90 degree Celsius rating.
c. UL 44 Type RHH/RHW-2 or XHHW-2.
d. 2,000 volts.

3. Ground:
a. Provide Class B compressed stranded bare copper in accordance with ASTM B3 and B8.
b. 3 symmetrically placed bare copper conductors in direct contact with shield.
c. Equivalent ground size 50 percent of the phase conductor size.

4. Filler:
a. Cable sizes 8 and 6 use polypropylene filler.
b. Other cable sizes use paper filler.

5. Metallic shield:
a. Overall 5 mil bare copper tape shield with 50 percent overlap.

6. Outer jacket:
a. UL 1277 Type PVC.

7. Cable tray rated, UL Type TC-ER.

D. Instrumentation class cable:

1. Type TC.

2. Suitable for use in wet locations.

3. Voltage rating: 600 volts.

4. Temperature rating:
a. 90 degree Celsius rating in dry locations.
b. 75 degree Celsius rating in wet locations.

5. Conductors:
a. Insulation:
1) Flame-retardant PVC, 15 mils nominal thickness, with nylon jacket 4 mils nominal thickness.
b. No. 16 AWG stranded and tinned.
c. Color code: ICEA Method 1:
1) Pair: Black and white.
2) Triad: Black, white and red.
3) Multiple pairs or triads:
a) Color-coded and numbered.

6. Drain wire:
a. No. 18 AWG.
b. Stranded, tinned.

7. Jacket:
a. Flame retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC. b. Ripcord laid longitudinally under jacket to facilitate removal.

8. Shielding:
a. Individual pair/triad:
1) Minimum 1.35-mil double-faced aluminum foil-polyester tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage.
b. Multiple pair or triad shielding:
1) Group shield: Minimum 1.35-mil double-faced aluminum foil-polyester tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage.

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3) Cable shield: 2.35 mils double-faced aluminum and synthetic polymer backed tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage. c. All shielding to be in contact with the drain wire.

E. Network cables:

1. Copper Ethernet cable:
a. Provide copper Ethernet cable types as indicated in the Drawings and Specifications.
b. General requirements:
1) All cables shall meet the standards set by TIA-568.2-D and verified by third-party testing laboratory.
2) Conductors:
a) Four balanced twisted pairs.
(1) No. 22 to No. 24 AWG thermoplastic insulated solid copper conducts enclosed by a thermoplastic jacket. Copper clad aluminum is not allowed.
3) Insulation:
a) Non-Plenum: Polyolefin.
b) Plenum: Fluoropolymer.
4) Color coded per T568B.
5) Outer jacket with ripcord.
6) Shielding:
a) Provide F/UTP cables with drain wire for cables inside any equipment, enclosures, or raceway that also contains circuits exceeding 480 VAC and as indicated on the Drawings.
7) Electrical rating:
a) Equipment cables: 600 VAC.
b) Horizontal cables: 300 VAC.
8) Approvals and listings:
a) Meets any necessary NEC and NFPA requirements for each application.
b) Riser applications: CMR in accordance with UL 1666.
c) Plenum applications: CMP in accordance with NFPA 262. 9) Certification:
a) Provide Category 6 cables with NEMA WC 66/ICEA S-116-732 certification.

2.05 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.06 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.07 ACCESSORIES
A. Wire ties:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. T&B, "Ty-Rap" cable ties.
b. Panduit, cable ties.

B. Wire markers:

1. As specified in Section 16075 - Identification for Electrical Systems.

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2.08 MIXES (NOT USED)

2.09 FABRICATION (NOT USED)

2.10 FINISHES (NOT USED)

2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Assembly and testing of cable shall comply with the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658-1999.

B. Test Type XHHW-2 in accordance with the requirements of UL 44.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION (NOT USED)

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. As specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. Color-coding:

1. Color-coding shall be consistent throughout the facility.

2. The following color code shall be followed for all 240/120 volt and 208/120 volt systems:
a. Phase A: Black.
b. Phase B: Red.
c. Phase C: Blue.
d. Single phase system: Black for 1 hot leg, red for the other. e. Neutral: White.
f. High phase or wild leg: Orange.
g. Equipment ground: Green.

3. The following color code shall be followed for all 480/277 volt systems:
a. Phase A: Brown.
b. Phase B: Orange.
c. Phase C: Yellow.
d. Neutral: Gray.
e. Equipment ground: Green.

4. The following color code shall be followed for all 120 VAC control wiring:
a. Power: Red.
b. Neutral: White.

5. The following color code shall be followed for all general purpose DC control circuits:
a. Grounded conductors: White with blue stripe.
b. Ungrounded conductors: Blue.

6. Switch legs shall be violet. 3-way switch runners shall be pink.

7. Wires in intrinsically safe circuits shall be light blue.

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8. Wire colors shall be implemented in the following methods:
a. Wires manufactured of the desired color.
b. Continuously spiral wrap the first 6 inches of the wire from the termination point with colored tape:
1) Colored tape shall be wrapped to overlap 1/2 of the width of the tape.

C. Install conductors only after the conduit installation is complete, and all enclosures have been vacuumed clean, and the affected conduits have been swabbed clean and dry:

1. Install wires only in approved raceways.

2. Do not install wire:
a. In incomplete conduit runs.
b. Until after the concrete work and plastering is completed.

D. Properly coat wires and cables with pulling compound before pulling into conduits:

1. For all No. 4 AWG and larger, use an approved wire-pulling lubricant while cable is being installed in conduit:
a. Ideal Products.
b. Polywater Products.
c. 3M Products.
d. Greenlee Products.
e. Or equal as recommended by cable manufacturer.
f. Do not use oil, grease, or similar substances.

E. Cable pulling:

1. Prevent mechanical damage to conductors during installation.

2. For cables No. 1 AWG and smaller, install cables by hand.

3. For cables larger than No. 1 AWG, power pulling winches may be used if they have cable tension monitoring equipment.

4. Provide documentation that maximum cable pulling tension was no more than 75 percent of the maximum recommended level as published by the cable manufacturer. If exceeded, the Engineer may, at his discretion, require replacement of the cable.

5. Ensure cable pulling crews have all calculations and cable pulling limitations while pulling cable.

6. Make splices or add a junction box or pullbox where required to prevent cable pulling tension or sidewall pressure from exceeding 75 percent of manufacturer’s recommendation for the specified cable size:
a. Make splices in manholes or pull boxes only.
b. Leave sufficient slack to make proper connections.

F. Use smooth-rolling sheaves and rollers when pulling cable into cable tray to keep pulling tension and bending radius within manufacturer’s recommendations.

G. Install and terminate all wire in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

H. Neatly arrange and lace conductors in all switchboards, panelboards, pull boxes, and terminal cabinets by means of wire ties:

1. Do not lace wires in gutter or panel channel.

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2. Install all wire ties with a flush cutting wire tie installation tool:
a. Use a tool with an adjustable tension setting.

3. Do not leave sharp edges on wire ties.

I. Terminate stranded conductors on equipment box lugs such that all conductor strands are confined within the lug:

1. Use ring type lugs if box lugs are not available on the equipment.

J. Lighting circuits:

1. Each circuit shall have a dedicated neutral.

K. Splices:

1. Provide continuous circuits from origin to termination whenever possible:
a. Obtain Engineer’s approval prior to making any splices.

2. Lighting and receptacle circuit conductors may be spliced without prior approval from the Engineer.

3. Where splices are necessary because of extremely long wire or cable lengths that exceed standard manufactured lengths:
a. Splice box NEMA rating requirements as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.
b. Make splices in labeled junction boxes for power conductors. c. Make splices for control and instrument conductors in terminal boxes:
1) Provide terminal boards with setscrew pressure connectors, with spade or ring lug connectors.

4. Power and control conductors routed in common raceways may be spliced in common junction boxes.

5. Clearly label junction and terminal boxes containing splices with the word "SPLICE LOCATED WITHIN”.

6. Leave sufficient slack at junction boxes and termination boxes to make proper splices and connections. Do not pull splices into conduits.

7. Install splices with compression type butt splices and insulate using a heat-shrink sleeve:
a. In NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X areas, provide heat-shrink sleeves that are listed for submersible applications.

8. Splices in below grade pull boxes, in any box subject to flooding, and in wet areas shall be made waterproof using:
a. A heat shrink insulating system listed for submersible applications. b. Or an epoxy resin splicing kit.

L. Apply wire markers to all wires at each end after being installed in the conduit and before meg-ohm testing and termination.

M. Instrumentation class cable:

1. Install instrumentation class cables in separate raceway systems from power cables:
a. Install instrument cable in metallic conduit within non-dedicated manholes or pull boxes.
b. Install cable without splices between instruments or between field devices and instrument enclosures or panels.

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2. Do not make intermediate terminations, except in designated terminal boxes as indicated on the Drawings.

3. Shield grounding requirements as specified in Section 16060 - Grounding and Bonding.

N. Copper Ethernet cables:

1. In accordance with TIA-568.2-D.

2. Pathways:
a. For initial installation, the maximum fill capacity for pathways (i.e., conduit, raceways, trays, baskets) is 40 percent. The maximum fill capacity of 60 percent is allowed to accommodate future additions after initial installation.
b. Conduit should be run in the most direct route possible with no more than two 90 degree bends between pull boxes and serve no more than 3 outlet boxes.

3. Cable bend radius:
a. Proper cable bend radius control must be maintained throughout the pathways. The bend radius needs to be at a minimum 10 times the cable diameter.

4. Cable pulling:
a. Provide cable pulling swivel system to prevent winding and tangling of rope and cables during pull.
b. The maximum pulling tension is not to exceed manufacturer recommendations. Cable installation should not in any way deform the cable jacket.
c. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.

5. Cable management:
a. Organize and manage cables for quick and easy moves, adds and changes.

6. Cable termination:
a. Install equipment outlet connector hardware (e.g., RJ45, M12, etc.), and connect to field equipment outlet (e.g., instrument, VFD, actuator, etc.). b. Use shielded connectors as required by the installation. c. Coordinate cable termination at copper patch panels with ICSC and General Contractor.

7. Testing:
a. Copper Ethernet cable testing requirements as specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

8. Separation from EMI sources:
a. Comply with TIA-569-B recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.
b. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches.

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3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches.
c. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches.
2) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.
3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches.
d. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement. 2) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches.
3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.
e. Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches.

O. Signal cable:

1. Separate and isolate electrical signal cables from sources of electrical noise and power cables by minimum 12 inches.

P. Wiring allowances:

1. Equipment locations may vary slightly from the drawings. Include an allowance for necessary conductors and terminations for motorized equipment, electrical outlets, fixtures, communication outlets, instruments, and devices within 10 linear feet of locations indicated on the Drawings.

2. Locations for pull boxes, manholes, and duct banks may vary slightly from the drawings. Include an allowance for necessary conductors and related materials to provide conductors to all pull boxes, manholes and duct banks within 20 linear feet of locations indicated on the Drawings.

3.04 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

3.05 REPAIR/RESTORATION (NOT USED)

3.06 RE-INSTALLATION (NOT USED)

3.07 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)

3.09 ADJUSTING (NOT USED)

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3.10 CLEANING (NOT USED)

3.11 PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.12 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

Fiber Optic Cable and Appurtenances
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FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND APPURTENANCES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Fiber optic cable.

2. Fiber splices and terminations.

3. Accessories.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. N/Cm: Newtons per centimeter.

2. OTLS: Optical Loss Test Set (Tier 1 test).

3. OTDR: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (Tier 2 test).

B. Definitions:

1. As specified in Section 17050 - Common Work Results for Process Control and Instrumentation Systems.

C. Standards:

1. Bellcore Standards:
a. GR-409 - Generic Requirements for Indoor Fiber.

2. Electronic Industry Association (EIA):
a. FOTP-25 - Impact testing of Fiber Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies. b. FOTP-33 - Fiber Optic Cable Tensile Loading and Bending Test. c. FOTP-41 - Compressive Loading Resistance of Fiber Optic Cables. d. FOTP-81 - Compound Flow (Drip) Test for Filled Fiber Optic Cable. e. FOTP-104 - Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test.
f. FOTP-181 - Lightning Damage Susceptibility Test for Fiber Optic Cables with Metallic Components.

3. Insulated Cable Engineer’s Association (ICEA):
a. S-83-596 - Optic Fiber Premises Distribution Cables. b. S-87-640 - Optic Fiber Outside Plant Communications Cable. c. S-104-696 - Indoor-Outdoor Optic Fiber Cable.

4. TIA/EIA Standards:
a. 598 - Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding.
b. 11801 - Information technology - Generic cabling for customer premises.

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
a. 1666 - Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.
b. 1685 - Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables.

1.03 DELEGATED DESIGN (NOT USED)

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1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Complete manufacturer’s brochures that identify materials and options.

2. Completed data sheets, including catalog number and source for determining catalog number.

3. Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

4. Include the following:
a. Manufacturer’s data on testing equipment used on this project. b. Manufacturer’s specifications and data sheets for all fiber types. c. Manufacturer’s specifications and data sheets for all connectors, bulkheads, splicing kits, breakout devices, and appurtenances used in connecting and terminating the fiber spans.

5. Catalog data on all testing devices proposed for use plus certifications of accuracy, calibration, and traceability to standards of the NIST.

6. Manufacturer’s test procedures and quality assurance procedures:
a. After review, the Engineer may require that additional tests be performed before installation.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Interconnection cabling diagrams for the complete system including every fiber in each cable.

2. Drawings indicating the locations of all pull boxes including pull box identifiers and lengths.

3. Submit optical power budget calculations for all fiber segments. Include the following:
a. Minimum transmit power of active devices.
b. Minimum receive sensitivity.
c. Available power, in dBm.
d. Loss for each segment in dBm, including cable attenuation and connector losses. Use manufacturer’s data for cable attenuation, at the wavelength to be used. Assume 0.5 dB per connector.
e. Demonstrate that remaining power budget at each receiver is equal to or greater than 3.0 dBm.

D. Installation instructions:

1. Submit a cable pulling and splicing work plan that includes the following:
a. Pull tension calculations.
b. Detailed description of pull operation methods for all conduit runs. c. Tools and equipment to be used for cable installation and testing. d. Physical location of equipment setup and type.
e. Exact locations of splice points.
f. Safety and manual assist cable-pulling operations.
g. Detailed schedule for pulling and testing cables.
h. The name and qualifications of the supervisory personnel directly responsible for the installation of the conduit system. i. Sample fiber optic cable test sheets.
j. All signed test sheet results.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/16125 (CONFORMED) E. Commissioning submittals:

1. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning, including the following:
a. Manufacturer’s representative qualifications.
b. Certificates:
1) Requirements as specified in this Section.
c. Test Plans:
1) Test requirements as specified in this Section.
d. Test Reports.
e. Manufacturer’s representatives field notes and data.

F. Operation and maintenance manuals:

1. Compile completed test reports, instruction manuals, and manufacturer’s information into the operating manuals and submitted in accordance with Section 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

G. Test reports:

1. Submit the results of all specified tests to the Engineer.

2. Submit 3 copies of all test reports showing the results of all tests specified herein or in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests:
a. Test forms shall include the following information at a minimum:
1) Test type.
2) Test location.
3) Test date.
4) Wavelength.
5) Index of refraction.
6) Cable identification.
7) Fiber type.
8) Fiber number.
9) Fiber color.
10) Result of the value of the tested parameter.

3. Furnish hard copy and electronic copy for all OTDR traces.

4. Submit certification that the fiber optic cable has passed each testing stage:
a. Submit separate documentation for each testing stage result.

H. Record documents:

1. Furnish updated electrical drawings, network diagrams, and fiber cable block diagrams at the end of construction and submit as Record Drawings.

I. Calculations:

1. Cable pulling calculations for all conduit runs:
a. Indicate on the submittal any additional pull boxes that are required, including pull box identifiers and a written description of the location.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Furnish all cable and appurtenances manufactured within 1 year of installation.

B. Proof test all optical fibers by the fiber manufacturer at a minimum load of 50 kpsi.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/16125 (CONFORMED) C. Provide 100 percent attenuation testing for all optical fibers:

1. Include with each cable reel the attenuation of each fiber.

D. Provide information on at least 5 successful fiber optic cable installations of comparable size and complexity in the past 3 years with name, address, and telephone number of facility owner, name of project with completion date, and type of conduit system and length of cable pulled.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Package the cable for shipment on wooden reels:

1. Seal both ends of the cable to prevent the ingress of moisture.

2. Place fiber cable assemblies on reels such that both cable ends are available for testing.

3. Weatherproof cable reel markings shall include the following:
a. Manufacturer.
b. Date of manufacture.
c. Shipping date.
d. Cable identification.
e. Cable configuration/fiber count.
f. Cable length.
g. Gross weight.
h. Cable test date.
i. Handling instructions.
j. Direction to unreel.

1.07 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.08 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Sequencing:

1. Submit a cable pulling and splicing work plan a minimum of 45 days before the planned initiation of cable pulling. The cable pulling and splicing work plan must be approved a minimum of 15 days before pulling cable.

2. Testing sequence:
a. Perform testing of each fiber in each cable as follows:
1) At the factory before shipment.
2) At the project site upon delivery.
3) Submit copies of the test results to the Engineer within 5 days after the delivery to the site.
4) After installation, before breakout and terminations. 5) After installation is complete.
b. Submit test reports following each set of tests as specified in this Section.

B. Scheduling:

1. Schedule Engineer, 5 days before installation, to witness all cable installations.

2. Notify the Engineer and Owner a minimum of 15 days before post-installation testing.

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1.09 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL (NOT USED)
A. Furnish a complete fiber optic network as indicated on the Drawings.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Install all fiber optic system components in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.

2.03 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable manufacturers are indicated with each component type as listed in the remainder of this specification.

2.04 MATERIALS (NOT USED)

2.05 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. General fiber cable requirements:

1. Suitable for the installed environment.

2. Color-coded fibers according to EIA/TIA-598.

3. Color-coded buffer tubes according to EIA/TIA-598.

4. Furnish buffer tubes of a single layer nylon construction or of a material with similar mechanical performance.

5. Fillers may be included in the cable core to lend symmetry to the cable cross-section where needed.

6. Apply binders with sufficient tension to secure the buffer tubes to the central member without crushing the buffer tubes:
a. Provide binders that are:
1) Non-hygroscopic.
2) Non-wicking (or rendered so by the flooding compound). 3) Dielectric with low shrinkage.

7. Provide a minimum of 1 ripcord under the cable sheath.

8. Provide the high tensile strength Aramid yarns, Kevlar, and/or fiberglass helically stranded evenly around the cable core:
a. No metallic elements whatsoever are allowed in non-armored cable.

9. The jacket or sheath shall be free of holes, splits, and blisters.

10. Mark the jacket or sheath with:
a. Manufacturer's name.
b. The words “Optical Cable”.
c. Year of manufacture.
d. Sequential meter marks.
e. Repeat markings every 1-meter.
f. The actual length of the cable to be within 1 percent of the length marking.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/Client/CA/Ukiah/8660F10/Specifications/New Scope/16125 (CONFORMED) g. The marking must be in a contrasting color to the cable jacket. h. The height of the marking:
1) Approximately 2.5 millimeters.

11. The shipping, storage, and operating temperature range of the cable shall be -40 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius.

12. General performance characteristics:
a. The rated tensile load of the cables:
1) Indoor/outdoor:
a) Short term: 1,330 N.
b) Long term: 400 N.
b. Non-armored fiber optic cables: Compressive load withstand of 220 N/cm applied uniformly over the length of the cable.
c. Armored fiber optic cables: Compressive load withstand of 440 N/cm applied uniformly over the length of the cable.
d. The average increase in attenuation for the fibers: Less than or equal to

0.10 dB at 1,550 nm for a cable subjected to this load:
1) With no measurable increase in attenuation after load removal. e. Test in accordance with EIA FOTP-41 except that the load must be applied at the rate of 3 millimeters to 20 millimeters per minute and maintained for 10 minutes.
f. Capable of withstanding 25 cycles of mechanical flexing at a rate of 30 within 1 cycles/minute.
g. The average increase in attenuation for the fibers: Less than or equal to

0.10 dB at 1,550 nm at the completion of the test.
h. For armored cables, any visible cracks causing separation of the armor and propagating more than 5 millimeters constitutes failure. i. Outer cable jacket cracking or splitting observed under 10X times magnification, constitutes failure.

B. Indoor/outdoor cable:

1. Cable construction:
a. General:
1) Cable type: Indoor/Outdoor - Flame retardant, low smoke, zero halogen, UV resistant.
2) Fiber count: As indicated on the Drawings.
3) Fiber type: As indicated on the Drawings.
4) Buffer tube: Loose tube.
5) Armoring: None.
6) Waterproofing: Water blocking layer.
7) Approvals and listings: UL 1666 and UL 1685.
8) Design and test criteria: In accordance with ICEA S-104-696. b. Testing:
1) All fibers in the cable:
a) Proof test of 100 kpsi.
b) Each optical fiber: Bellcore GR-409 strip force testing. c) No gaps are allowed between the coating material and the buffer material visible under a 50-power microscope.
c. Outer jacket material:
1) Linear low-density polyethylene.
2) Meet all requirements of the NEC for use in all indoor/outdoor areas (excluding plenums) without being enclosed in conduit.

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C. Multimode fibers:

1. All fibers in the cable must be usable fibers and meet required specifications.

2. Each optical fiber shall consist of a doped silica core surrounded by a concentric silica cladding.

3. Multimode fiber characteristics:
a. Category: OM4 compliant with ISO/IEC 11801.
b. Jacket color: Aqua.

D. Indoor/outdoor:

1. Tight buffer:
a. Corning Cable Systems, Freedm® One.
b. Optical Cable Corporation, DX-Series.
c. CommScope, LazrSPEED/TerraSPEED.

2.06 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

2.07 COMPONENTS (NOT USED)

2.08 ACCESSORIES
A. Patch cords:

1. General:
a. Connector types to match supplied equipment and the patch panel terminations.
b. Maximum length of patch cords: 25 feet.
c. Provide 2 spare patch cords (or 1 duplex patch cord) of each type used at each PLC or network cabinet.
d. Factory assembled and optically tested.
e. Provide mode-conditioning cords for multimode fibers operating at 1,310 nm.

2. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. CommScope.
b. Corning Cable Systems.

B. Fiber connectors:

1. As specified in Section 17733 - Control Systems: Network Materials and Equipment.

C. Fiber optic identification/warning tags:

1. Black letters on orange or yellow background.

2. UV resistant polyethylene or other suitable material:
a. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) Almetek.