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c. Description of the function of each principal item of equipment.
d. Installation and maintenance instructions.
e. Safety precautions.
f. Diagrams and illustrations.
g. Testing methods.
h. Performance data.
i. Lubrication schedule including type, grade,temperature range, and frequency.
j. Pictorial "exploded"parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall be placed on the
use of special tools and instruments. The list shall indicate sources of supply,
recommended spare parts, and name of servicing organization.
k. Appendix; list qualified permanent servicing organizations for support of the
equipment, including addresses and certified qualifications.
G. Approvals will be based on complete submission of manuals together with shop drawings.
H. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Engineer with one sample of each of the
following:
1. A 12 inch length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils
of reels from which the samples were taken.
2. Each type of conduit coupling,bushing and termination fitting.
3. Conduit hangers, clamps and supports.
4. Duct sealing compound.
5. Each type of receptacle,toggle switch, outlet box,manual motor starter, device plate,
engraved nameplate,wire and cable splicing and terminating material and single pole
molded case circuit breaker.
I. In addition to the requirement of SUBMITTALS,the Owner reserves the right to request the
manufacturer to arrange for an Owner's representative to see typical active systems in
operation,when there has been no prior experience with the manufacturer or the type of
equipment being submitted.
1.13 LIGHT FIXTURES
A. All new light fixtures shall be recessed 1 c rated fluorescent fixtures with 2"deep parabolic
lens and T-5 lamps. All light fixtures shall be controlled by occupancy sensor with over-ride
switch.
B. All new down lights to be compact fluorescent with parabolic lens.
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2. Switches, outlets, and devices.
3. Panelboard.
4. Wiring and raceway.
5. Fire alarm system.
6. Emergency lighting.
7. Starters and disconnects.
E. The submittals shall include the following:
1. Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements. Include the
manufacturer's name,model or catalog numbers, catalog information,technical data
sheets, shop drawings,pictures,nameplate data and test reports as required.
2. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and signal systems,
control system and equipment assemblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be
identified on wiring diagrams.
3. Parts list which shall include those replacement parts recommended by the equipment
manufacturer,quantity of parts,current price and availability of each part.
F. Manuals:
1. Maintenance and Operation Manual, submit as required for systems and equipment
specified in the technical sections. Furnish four copies,bound in hardback binders,
manufacturer's standard binders or an approved equivalent. Furnish one complete
manual as specified in the technical section but in no case later than prior to performance
of systems or equipment test, and furnish the remaining manuals prior to contract
completion.
2. Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words "MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION MANUAL,"the name and location of the system,equipment,building,
name of Contractor, and contract number. Include in the manual the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing the system or equipment and the
local representatives for the system or equipment.
3. Provide a "Table of Contents" and assemble the manual to conform to the table of
contents,with tab sheets placed before instructions covering the subject. The instructions
shall be legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.
4. The manual shall include:
a. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain
detailed operation and control of the equipment.
b. A control sequence describing start-up, operation,and shutdown.
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1.10 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Equipment location shall be as close as practical to locations shown on the drawings.
B. Working spaces shall not be less than specified in the MEC for all voltages specified.
C. Inaccessible Equipment:
1. Where the Owner determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not
conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and
reinstalled as directed at no additional cost to the Owner.
2. "Conveniently accessible" is defined as being capable of being reached without the use of
ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as motors,pumps,
belt guards, transformers,piping, and ductwork.
1.11 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A. In addition to the requirements of the MEC,install an identification sign which will clearly
indicate information required for use and maintenance of items such as panel-boards,
cabinets,motor controllers(starters), safety switches, separately enclosed circuit breakers,
individual breakers and controllers in switchgear and motor control assemblies,control
devices and other significant equipment.
B. Nameplates shall be laminated black phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering,
a minimum of 6 mm(1/4-inch)high. Nameplates that are furnished by manufacturer as a
standard catalog item,or where other method of identification is herein specified, are
exceptions.
1.12 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit(7) seven copies of shop drawings for Architects review.
B. The Owner's approval shall be obtained for all equipment and material before delivery to the
job site. Delivery, storage or installation of equipment or material which has not had prior
approval will not be permitted at the job site.
C. All submittals shall include adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings and
other data necessary for the Owner to ascertain that the proposed equipment and materials
comply with specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible
and clearly identify equipment being submitted.
D. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one
item or component shall be made for the system or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals
will not be considered for approval. Submit shop drawings on the following equipment:
Equipment:
1. Light fixtures.
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D. Factory wiring shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring
diagrams.
E. When Factory Testing Is Specified:
1. The Government shall have the option of witnessing factory tests. The contractor shall
notify the Owner through the engineer a minimum of 15 working days prior to the
manufacturers making the factory tests.
2. Four copies of certified test reports containing all test data shall be furnished to the
engineer prior to final inspection and not more than 90 days after completion of the tests.
3. When equipment fails to meet factory test and re-inspection is required,the contractor
shall be liable for all additional expenses, including expenses of the Owner.
1.07 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Where variations from the contract requirements are requested in accordance with Section 01001,
GENERAL CONDITIONS and Section 01340, SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS,the
connecting work and related components shall include,but not be limited to additions or changes
to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits,wire, feeders, controls,panels and
installation methods.
1.08 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
Equipment and material shall be protected during shipment and storage against physical damage,
dirt,moisture,cold and rain.
A. During installation, enclosures, equipment,controls,controllers,circuit protective devices,
and other like items, shall be protected against entry of foreign matter; and be vacuum
cleaned both inside and outside before testing,operating and painting.
B. Damaged equipment shall be, as determined by the engineer,placed in first class operating
condition or be returned to the source of supply for repair or replacement.
C. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet
vinyl or equal.
D. Damaged paint on equipment and materials shall be refinished with the same quality of paint
and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired areas are not obvious.
1.09 WORK PERFORMANCE
A. Arrange,phase and perform work to assure electrical service for other buildings at all times.
B. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. Disturbed
or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions.
C. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit with other trades to minimize interferences.
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3. Certified; equipment or product is which:
a. Has been tested and found by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to meet
nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner.
b. Production of equipment or product is periodically inspected by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory.
c. Bears a label,tag,or other record of certification.
4. Nationally recognized testing laboratory; which is approved, in accordance with OSHA
regulations,by the Secretary of Labor.
1.05 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
A. Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and presently produce, as
one of the manufacturer's principal products,the equipment and material specified for this
project, and shall have manufactured the item for at least three years.
B. Product Qualification:
1. Manufacturer's product shall have been in satisfactory operation,on three installations of
similar size and type as this project, for approximately three years.
2. The Owner reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations
where the products have been in operation before approval.
C. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or
trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within
eight hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of
service organizations.
1.06 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly
engaged in the manufacture of such items, for which replacement parts should be available.
B. When more than one unit of the same class of equipment is required, such units shall be the
product of a single manufacturer.
C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:
1. Components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer.
2. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies,which include components made by others, shall
assume complete responsibility for the fmal assembled unit.
3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the
intended service.
4. Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single manufacturer.
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11.Guarantee and instructions.
12.Modify existing system of exit and interior/exterior emergency light to meet current
codes.
13.Demolition, removal from site, and legal disposal of all existing electrical systems and
equipment made obsolete by new construction. It should be assumed that all light fixture
ballasts contain PCB's.
14.Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
1.03 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. References to the Massachusetts Electrical Code(MEC),Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.
(UL),and National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)are a minimum installation
requirement standard.
B. Drawings and other specification sections shall govern in those instances where requirements
are greater than those specified in MEC.
1.04 TEST STANDARDS
A. All material and equipment shall be listed, labeled or certified by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory to meet Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., standards where test standards
have been established. Equipment and material which are not covered by UL Standards will
be accepted provided equipment and material is listed,labeled, certified or otherwise
determined to meet safety requirements of a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Equipment of a class which no nationally recognized testing laboratory accepts,certifies,
lists, labels, or determines to be safe,will be considered if inspected or tested in accordance
with national industrial standards, such as NEMA, or ANSI. Evidence of compliance shall
include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.
B. Definitions:
1. Listed; equipment or device of a kind mentioned which:
a. Is published by a nationally recognized laboratory which makes periodic inspection
of production of such equipment.
b. States that such equipment meets nationally recognized standards or has been tested
and found safe for use in a specified manner.
2. Labeled; equipment or device is when:
a. It embodies a valid label, symbol, or other identifying mark of a nationally
recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.
b. The laboratory makes periodic inspections of the production of such equipment.
c. The labeling indicates compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to
determine safe use in a specified manner.
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1.01 DESCRIPTION
A. Furnish and install electrical wiring, systems, equipment and accessories in accordance with
the specifications and drawings. Capacities and ratings of motors,transformers, cable,
switchgear,panel-boards,motor control, and other items shall be determined by the Electrical
Contractor.
B. Electrical service entrance equipment—maintain existing(arrangements for temporary and
permanent connections to the power company's system)shall conform to the power
company's requirements. Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the power
company's system,and obtain power company approval.
C. Ampacities specified or shown on the drawings, are based on copper conductors, with the
conduit and raceways accordingly sized. Aluminum conductors are prohibited.
D. Design drawings stamped by a registered professional engineer in the State of Massachusetts.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Design Drawings stamped by a registered professional engineer in the State of
Massachusetts. Furnish all labor, materials, plant, equipment and services necessary for
and reasonably incidental to the complete installation of all electrical work specified herein
and/or as required by Code.
1. Branch Circuit Wiring and Conduit to all renovated sections of the building.
2. Feeders.
3. Panelboards as required to support new electrical systems.
4. Lighting Fixtures and Lamps to all renovated sections of the building.
5. Telephone/Data System,Raceway, and Outlet Boxes and conduit.
6. Fire Alarm System for the entire building to meet current codes. New system to be
addressable and shall include a flashing light and knox box on the building's exterior,
replace annunciator in the main lobby.
7. Wiring devices and plates.
8. Power wiring to motors and equipment furnished by other trades or Owner including
final connections to equipment.
9. Motor starters and disconnect switches.
10.Arrange for inspections and perform tests.
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1. Smoke detectors are located in the supply and exhaust/return duct of the
air handling unit as indicated on the plans.
2. A hardwire auxilliary contact on the fire alarm control panel, upon
detection of smoke in the airstream and/or upon a signal from fire alarm
in the event of alarm within the zone, stops air handling unit supply and
exhaust fans and closes the outside air and exhaust dampers. All
shutdowns shall be hardwired interlocked and shall not rely on control
system programming.
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pump fails, generate a critical alarm at the BAS and fully open
the water coil 2-way control valve.
3. Temperature low limit switch at entering side of supply fan de-energizes
unit supply and exhaust fans, closes outside air and exhaust dampers, de-
energized the enthalpy wheel drive motor opens 100% the water control
valve to coil when air temperature falls below 38 degrees F (adjustable).
A critical alarm shall be indicated at the BAS.
i. Coil temperature control:
1. The air handling unit has a cooling coil. Coil discharge air temperature
controller, with averaging type sensor, modulates the fail-closed
modulating control valve to maintain discharge air temperature setpoint
(65 degrees F, adjustable).
2. Temperature low limit switch at entering side of supply fan de-energizes
unit supply and exhaust fans, closes outside air and exhaust dampers, de-
energized the enthalpy wheel drive motor opens 100% the water control
valve to coil when air temperature falls below 38 degrees F (adjustable).
A critical alarm shall be indicated at the BAS.
j. BAS shall monitor the intake damper open and closed positions through damper
end switches. In the event the damper closes in a non-alarm condition, stop
supply fan, close outdoor air damper and initiate an alarm at the BAS.
k. Defrost Control
1. Defrost Control: The BAS shall monitor the air temperature leaving the
enthalpy wheel in the make-up air stream (between enthalpy wheel and
the heating & cooling coils). When the air temperature falls below 32
degrees F (adjustable) the supply fan shall be de-energized to defrost the
heat wheel. Once the temperature rises above 35 degrees F (adjustable)
the supply fan shall be energized and continue normal operation.
1. Economizer Control: The ERV has a bypass damper around the energy recovery
wheel in the make-up air stream. The damper shall normally be in the closed
position, forcing all of the outdoor air through the energy wheel. When the
outdoor air enthalpy is below the economizer change-over value the bypass
damper shall open and the energy wheel shall de-energize, allowing 100%
outdoor air to the system for economizer cooling.
m. Filter bank differential pressure:
1. The AHU is equipped with three (3) filter banks: 30% supply pre-filters,
90% bag filters and 30% exhaust filters. A pressure differential
indicating sensor across the filter banks shall indicate an alarm at the
BAS for high or low pressure conditions. Provide independent
transmitters for each individual filter bank.
n. Smoke control:
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d. Unoccupied Mode:
1. The Unoccupied Mode shall commence at the pre-programmed
unoccupied start time. During the unoccupied mode, the unit's supply
fan, exhaust fan and enthalpy wheel drive motor shall de-energize and
the outdoor air and exhaust air dampers shall close.
e. Unit operation:
1. The BAS shall index the unit between modes of operation
(occupied/unoccupied)by a time schedule.
2. Unit start/stop shall also be manually selectable through the BAS.
3. Once the unit is indexed into the occupied mode of operation the supply
fan and exhaust fan shall be enabled and the enthalpy wheel drive motor
shall energize. Air handling unit an outside air damper interlocked with
the supply fan and an exhaust damper interlocked with the exhaust fan.
Before either fan is allowed to start both damper shall be fully open as
proven by end switches. Whenever the fans stop all dampers shall close.
4. If a fan failure occurs at the supply fan, exhaust fan or enthalpy wheel
drive motor, as detected by a current switches at each motor, the fans are
stopped, outside air and exhaust air dampers shall close, and as alarm is
generated at the BAS. This interlock is disabled for 30 seconds
(adjustable) after the unit is initially commanded to start. Fans are
locked out until manually reset through the BAS.
f. System volume control:
1. System operates at a constant speed/constant volume.
g. AHU discharge air temperature is controlled through the BAS with temperature
sensors.
h. Heating coil temperature control:
1. The air handling unit has a hot water heating coil with a dedicated freeze
pump (HWP). Coil discharge air temperature controller, with averaging
type sensor, modulates the fail-open 2-way modulating control valve to
maintain discharge air temperature setpoint(70 degrees F adjustable).
2. Hot water coil freeze protection pump control:
a. During the occupied mode, enable freeze protection pump
whenever the outdoor air temperature is below 45 degree F
(adjustable).
b. During the unoccupied mode, enable freeze protection pump
whenever the outdoor air temperature is below 40 degrees F
(adjustable).
c. Freeze protection pump status: BAS shall monitor freeze
protection pump status via differential pressure switch. If the
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D. Contractor shall furnish premium efficient motors eligible for rebate by the local electric
utility, when applicable.
2.10 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
A. Furnish and install all control components necessary to obtain a fully functional control
system as described herein. The contractor is responsible for providing all controls, relays,
etc. necessary to accomplish the Sequence of Operations and performance specified, whether
or not the items are specifically identified herein. Wherever a setpoint is referred to, this
implies that the setting is adjustable by the user.
B. The HVAC contractor shall coordinate with the electrical contractor and pay for all electrical
power service required to supply the required power voltage to the control systems if not
shown on the electrical drawings. All low voltage control wiring shall be minimum of 18
AWG plenum rated. All wiring shall run concealed within walls and ceilings.
C. For each of the roof top HVAC units provide a programmable thermostat control system as
specified herein by Honeywell. Coordinate exact location of thermostats with Owner.
D. HVAC contractor shall install duct smoke detectors furnished by the Electrical Contractor.
HVAC contractor shall wire duct smoke detector to unit circuit to shutdown fan and unit
upon activation. Electrical contractor shall power wire duct smoke detector and wire to fire
alarm system. Duct smoke detectors shall be installed on all make-up air and roof-top units
of 2000 cfm or greater in capacity.
2.11 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
A. Each new fan coil unit and unit ventilators shall be fitted with two way control valves and a
dedicated wall thermostat. Units to connect to the building control system and run in the
occupied and cycle in the un-occupied mode.
B. Heat recovery unit
1. TYPICAL ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR(ERV) CONTROL
a. Energy recovery ventilator is a modular air handling unit with an enthalpy heat
recovery wheel. The system is designed as heating/cooling, single duct, constant
air volume, constant discharge air temperature system utilizing 100% outside air.
The air handling unit includes a supply fan, exhaust fan and enthalpy wheel
motor/drive assembly.
b. The unit shall operate either in the Occupied Mode or Unoccupied Mode.
c. Occupied Mode:
1. During the occupied mode of operation the unit's supply fan, exhaust fan
and enthalpy wheel drive motor shall run to provide conditioned air to
the occupied zone.
2. Discharge air temperature control shall come under control of the BAS.
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factory mounted disconnect switch and backdraft dampers. Mount ceiling exhaust fan such
that structure above supports the weight of the fan, not the ceiling system. Coordinate
interlock of motorized dampers with electrical contractor.
2.08 ELECTRICAL WORK
A. The HVAC Contractor shall provide all wiring for the Automatic Temperature Controls for
the make-up air unit and all new fan coil units, exhaust fans, unit ventilators, and boilers.
B. The HVAC Contractor shall hire a licensed electrician to perform all control wiring as
required by code. Minimum gauge of all control wiring is 18AWG. All control wiring shall
be plenum rated.
C. The Electrical Contractor shall install and do all power wiring for all motor starter and un-
mounted motors, furnished to him a the job site by other trades.
D. For all low voltage motors, temperature control wiring and motor control wiring, including
wiring for interlocking, shall be provided by the Section providing motors, including the
installation of all control devises.
E. Furnish all starters and all motor control devices for motor driven equipment required for the
work. The Electrical Contractor shall provide all code required disconnect switches for all
motors, except where otherwise noted. The setting of all motors required for mechanical
equipment shall be included as part of the mechanical work.
F. Equipment which includes a number of correlated electrical control devices mounted in a
single enclosure or on a common base with equipment, shall be supplied for installation
completely wired as a unit with terminal boxes and ample leads ready for external wiring.
G. All electrical items called for as part of the mechanical work shall conform to NEMA
Standards, to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and to the
requirements of any local electrical code authority having jurisdiction. Any field
modifications required to ensure such conformance shall be included as part of the
mechanical work.
2.09 ELECTRIC MOTORS
A. This Contractor shall provide all electric motors necessary for driving all motor driven
equipment required to be furnished under this section of the Specification.
B. All motors shall be designed for 3 phase, 60 cycle alternating current operation with 208 volts
across the motor terminals, except that, unless otherwise specified herein, all motors 1/3 HP
and smaller shall be designed for single phase, 60 cycle alternating current at 120 volts across
the terminals.
C. The speed, horsepower, type and other essential data for each motor, if not given under
paragraphs describing the various motor driven apparatus, or in schedules on the drawings
shall be submitted to the Engineer for his/her review. All two speed motors shall be single
winding type.
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F. mean temperature with fire retardant foil/draft vapor barrier facing. Product shall be
Owens Corning FRK type 75 or equal. All seams and joints shall be taped with matching
Kraft paper vapor barrier tape. Exposed supply and return ductwork located within the
conditioned space need not be insulated.
C. Outdoor Air Ductwork: All outdoor air ductwork including combustion air ductwork and
outdoor and relief/exhaust air louver plenums shall be insulated with 2"thick flexible blanket
duct insulation with vapor barrier, 1.5 lbs. Per ft. density glass fiber with maximum K factor
of 0.28 at 75 degree F. mean temperature with fire retardant foil/draft vapor barrier facing.
D. Acoustic insulation: All supply and return ducts shall be lined internally with 1"Insulacoustic
liner for a minimum of 15 feet from the equipment. Liner shall have a smooth microbe
resistant surface in compliance with NFPA and ASHRAE. Duct dimensions noted on
drawings are clear inside dimensions.
E. Insulate all new hot water/chilled water piping with closed cell Armaflex pipe insulation with
all joints and seams glued vapor tight. Minimum wall thickness shall be 1". Apply UV
protectant sealant over all insulation exposed to the weather.
F. Piping Insulation: Condensate piping located above ceiling and in unconditioned spaces such
as attics shall be insulated as specified above for refrigerant suction lines.
2.06 VIBRATION ISOLATION AND FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS
A. At duct connections to equipment, provide glass-fabric flexible neoprene connections with a
minimum of 6 inch full length and approved by the governmental agencies having
jurisdiction.
B. At refrigerant pipe connections to chiller and condenser provide braided bronze flexible pipe
connectors as manufactured by Mercer Rubber Co. model #BBF, or equal.
2.07 EXHAUST FANS
A. Exhaust fans shall be of the type and capacity shown on the Drawings; Greenheck, Carnes,
Penn, or equal. Fan shall be tested in accordance with AMCA and bear the AMCA Certified
Performance Rating Seal; fans shall be UL listed. All fans shall come equipped with factory
wired and mounted disconnect switches and back draft dampers.
B. Centrifugal roof exhaust fans for bathroom exhaust shall be heavy gauge aluminum mounted
on a rigid support structure to provide minimal resistance to air flow and minimal noise
generation. Fan wheel shall be of the aluminum backward curved centrifugal type belt driven
Motorized backdraft dampers shall be provided on each roof exhaust fan. Backdraft damper
shall lbe interlocked with operation of exhaust fan to open fully, or modulate as specified,
upon fan activation and close completely when fan is disabled. If dampers are not shown
connected on the electrical plans, this contractor shall hire the project electrician to wire the
dampers to interlock with fan operation. Fans shall come with a factory wired and mounted
disconnect switch(weatherproof as required.).
C. Ceiling exhaust fans shall be forward curved centrifugal wheel direct drive. Motor an dfan
shall be removable from housing, motor shall have ball bearings and have built in overload
protection. Housings shall be steel with acoustic insulation; provide ceiling grille. Provide
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B. All copper tubing shall be of weight as required for services specified,with conformance with
ASTM B-88 for types "L" and"K" tubing, as manufactured by Chase, Anaconda, Revere, or
an approved equal. Tubing and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned with sand cloth and
treated with an approved non-corrosive flux before solder is applied.
C. Combustion air and flue vent piping from condensing furnace shall be schedule 40 CPVC
pipe. At floor penetrations and other penetrations of rated structure provide expanding fire
stop collars listed to protect plastic pipe openings as manufactured by 3M or approved equal.
D. All condensate piping shall have serviceable traps. Where condensate from a roof-top unit is
within 10 feet of a roof drain, run line to roof drain otherwise provide concrete splash block
under outlet.
2.04 PIPE FOR VARIOUS SERVICES
A. Solder for each solder type fitting shall be 95%tin and 5% antimony.
B. Pipe Schedule:
Service - Piping Type Piping Sch. WT. Notes
*Refrigerant Piping ACR hard drawn. ACR Type K Silver-brazed joints
Condensate Piping Hard Drawn Type L
*Provide liquid line filer drier and sight glass on each circuit.
2.05 INSULATION
A. General
1. Provide materials complying with NFPAS bulletin 90-A, as determined by UL method
NFPA 225-ASTM E 84 and complying with the governing code,with flame spread rating
under 25 and smoke developed rating under 50.
2. Where vapor barriers are used,provide intact and continuous throughout.
3. Acceptable manufacturers: Owes/Corning Fiberglass, Manville, or Certainteed
B. Supply Return&Return Air Ductwork: The following ductwork shall be insulated:
1. All supply air ductwork except that exposed within the space it serves. Supply air
ductwork located in a ceiling return air plenum must be insulated.
2. All return air ductwork. Return air ductwork located within a ceiling return air plenum or
located within a ceiling cavity sandwiched between two conditioned areas (i.e. return
duct above first floor ceiling and below 2"d floor slab) need not be externally insulated.
Return air ductwork in attic areas or in machine rooms must be insulated.
3. Return and exhaust air ductwork from the discharge point to the back draft or isolation
damper(see outdoor air ductwork).
Above ductwork shall be insulated with 1 1/2"thick flexible blanket duct insulation with vapor
barrier, .75 lbs. Per cubic foot density glass fiber with maximum K factor of 0.28 at 75 degree
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1. Construction: UL listed and rated for 1-1/2 hour fire rating in conformance with NFPA
90A and authorities having jurisdiction. All shall be out-of-stream type.
2. Provide fire dampers with access doors in openings in the following locations.
a. Fire rated wall and fire partition.
b. Fire rated ceilings and floors.
c. When required by local and state codes.
2.02 AIR OUTLETS
A. Diffusers, registers, and grilles shall be provided in sufficient quantity and location to
adequately diffuse, return and/or exhaust air over the entire zone being serviced.
Manufacture's shall be Titus, Krueger, or MetalAire.
B. Supply registers serving the areas without acoustical ceilings shall be double deflection type
similar to Titus Model #301 RS. Ceiling diffusers as specified herein may also be used in
areas where sidewall supply registers cannot provide adequate air diffusion and coverage
such as narrow corridors. Return and exhaust registers in all spaces shall be fixed deflection
type similar to Titus Model #350FL (aluminum in bathroom areas). All supply and exhaust
registers shall have opposed blade dampers. Where the branch duct damper leading to a
return grille is not readily accessible the grille shall be provide with an opposed blade
damper.
C. Ceiling supply diffusers shall be lay-in module type in acoustical ceiling areas, surface mount
in all other areas. Diffusers shall have adjustable pattern blades and shall be similar to Titus
Model #TDCA. All diffusers shall have opposed blade dampers.
D. On return grilles/registers in the acoustical ceiling areas, provide a sound line plenum box the
full duct dimension of the grille/register shall be provided for the connection to the branch
duct. For square neck supply diffusers connecting to a round duct, the transition piece shall
have a minimum 45 degree angle.
E. For all diffusers,registers, and grilles select so as not to exceed a noise criteria of 28.
2.03 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. All pipes shall be new, free from scale or rust, of the material and weight specified under the
various services. Each length of pipe shall be properly marked at the mill or proper
identification with name or symbol of manufacturer.
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A. For the HVAC systems, provide galvanized sheet metal ducts fabricated and installed to
pertinent ASHRAE and SMACNA standards, except as otherwise indicated. Galvanized
ductwork shall conform to ASTM A527 (G-90) having not less than 1.25 oz. Of zinc on each
side of each square foot of sheet. Duct systems shall comply with the pressure velocity
classification in compliance with the SMACNA HVAC Duct construction Standards, 1985
first edition. Minimum pressure classifications shall be 2"w.g.
B. Design all ductwork using the equal friction method. For all areas, the ductwork shall be
designed to not exceed 0.1"/100'.
C. Furnish and install the size, connections and run of ducts as indicated on the drawings.
Drawings indicate inside clear dimensions.
D. The sheet metal ductwork shall, whether indicated or not, rise and drop and change in shape
to clear lighting fixtures, plumbing and structural framing etc., to maintain the desired
clearances within the spaces.
E. The ductwork shall be continuous with airtight joints and seams presenting a smooth surface
on the inside and neatly finished on the outside. Ducts shall be constructed with curves and
bends so as to effect an easy flow of air. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings,the inside
radius of all curves and bends shall be not less than width of ducts in plane of bend.
F. All ductwork, unless otherwise noted, shall be built from galvanized sheet steel thoroughly
braced and stiffened. All ductwork shall be of the gauge recommended by SMACNA except
that the minimum gauge thickness for any duct shall be no less than 24.
G. Seal all ducts seams, transverse and longitudinal, air tight with 3M "ED800" or equal duct
sealing compound.
H. At branch ducts, provide manually operated dampers of the type and arrangement shown on
the Drawings, two gauges heavier that the duct in which installed and equipped with locking
quadrants. All branch take-offs shall be made with 45 or full Bellmouth type fittings.
I. Volume dampers, provide single and multi blade manually adjustable dampers as shown on
drawings in all duct splits and branch connection of supply and exhaust air systems.
J. Turning vanes, provide and install airfoil vanes at square duct elbows and as noted on
drawings. Vane length not to exceed 36 inches. Provide separate equal size sections for
greater lengths.
K. Flexible duct shall be 1"thick insulated low pressure type with vapor barrier as manufactured
by Automation Industries. Thermoflex type MKE or equal. Maximum length of flex duct is
5 feet. Secure with tie straps screwed to duct and duct sealer. Flexible ductwork shall only
be allowed at connections to diffusers, registers, and grilles where the ductwork is located
above an acoustical ceiling.
L. Fire Dampers
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1. Submit four (4) copies of a certified testing and balancing report to the Architect for
review and approval. Include all airflow and temperature readings as outlined herein.
D. Operating Instructions
1. Prior to the completion of all work and the final inspection of the installation by the
Owner, three (3) copies of a complete Instruction Manual, bound in booklet form and
suitably indexed, shall be submitted to the Architect for review and approval. All written
material contained in the manual shall be typewritten or printed.
1.04 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER'S PERSONNEL
A. After completion of all work and all tests and at such time as designated by the Owner,
provide the necessary skilled personnel to operate the entire installation for a period of
sixteen (16)hours.
B. During the operating period, fully instruct the Owner's representative in the complete
operation, adjustment and maintenance of the entire installation.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the
necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the
methods needed for proper performance of the work in this section.
B. The Contractor's superintendent shall conduct all coordination between the Contractor, the
Architect, the Engineers, etc., and shall fully represent the Contractor's position in his
absence. All decisions by the superintendent shall become the responsibility of the
Contractor and binding to the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the drawings,
and that which is written or implied in the specifications.
C. Without additional cost to the Owner, provide such other labor and materials as are required
to complete the work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of governmental
agencies having jurisdiction, regardless of whether such materials and associated labor are
called for elsewhere in these Contract Documents.
D. Before submitting the final proposal examine the site of the proposed work to determine
existing conditions that may effect the work, as this section will be help responsible for any
assumption in regard thereto.
1.06 GUARANTEE
A. The Contractor shall guarantee every component part of each system for a minimum of one-
year parts and labor. The contractor shall also provide the Owner with factory warranties for
all equipment. For equipment with compressors, provide extended five-year warranty on
entire sealed system.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.01 DUCTWORK
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C. Related Work Specified Under Other Divisions
1. Division 16000—Power Circuiting
2. Division 15400—Plumbing
D. Contractor is responsible for coring and fire-stopping all rated penetrations of the structure.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data: within 15 calendar days after the Contractor has received the Owner's Notice to
proceed, submit the following. Refer to Division 1 requirements for copy quantity of
submittals or if not specified submit seven (7) copies.
1. Coordinated shop drawings, showing proposed layout of equipment, piping, ducts,
registers, grilles, controls, and other components of the system. Ductwork shop drawings
shall be done at 1/4" =1'-0". Submit cut sheets on ductwork, connections, fittings, air
terminals, fire dampers, etc...
2. Submit schematic control diagram showing all control components,wiring, and locations.
Control submittal shall also include sequence of operation for each system.
3. Manufacturer catalogs, samples, and other items needed to fully demonstrate the quality
of the proposed materials and equipment. In addition to the submittals formerly mention
herein equipment specification sheets and dimensional data on the following:
a. Packaged heat recovery unit.
b. Fan coil units.
c. Unit ventilators.
d. Temperature controls.
e. Boilers.
f. Insulation.
g. Piping, flue and vent piping and accessories.
h. Grilles,registers, and diffuser.
B. Record Drawings
1. Include a copy of the record drawings (as-builts) in each copy of the operation and
maintenance manual described below.
C. Testing and Balancing Reports
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d. Provide a separate price to replace the existing boilers with two gas fired
condensing boilers equal to Viessmann.
e. Test all existing controls and replace any worn.
6. First Floor
a. Remove the existing unit ventilators in Office 113 and cap louver and all piping.
b. Install new two pipe fan coil units in Office 113, 112, and Hallway 114.
c. Provide ducted ventilation air from the new air-to-air heat recovery unit to Office
Spaces 113, 112, 116, and Hallway 114.
d. Test all existing unit ventilators and fan coil controls and replace all failed
controls.
e. Provide exhaust fan at childcare area toilet room.
7. Second Floor
a. Install a new unit ventilator in Classroom 212 to serve the space if the folding
partition is closed.
b. Replace all existing fan coil and unit vent controls.
c. Relocate the existing fan coil unit in the elevator lobby.
d. Provide new exhaust fans in the renovated bathroom.
e. Install new fan coil unit in the new breakroom and extend new exhaust air to the
spaces.
8. Provide all new and renovate all existing piping and all related accessories.
9. Insulation, thermal and/or acoustic, for ductwork and piping.
10. Automatic temperature controls (Base bid — replace all non-functioning controls;
Alternate bid—Replace all controls with new ddc controls).
11. Instruction manuals and startup instructions.
12. Equipment bases and supports.
13. All rigging and hoisting of equipment as required.
14. Access doors on sheet metal ductwork, sheet metal panels and enclosures.
15. Pre-fabricated or field erected curbs.
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SECTION 15600- HVAC
PART 1 —GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. All of the Contract documents, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 1, General Requirements, are hereby made a part of the work of this Section 1,
the more stringent requirements shall govern.
B. All work shall comply with all federal, state, and local codes and any other authorities
having jurisdiction.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Perform work and provide materials and equipment as required for a complete and
operational HVAC system as shown on the Drawings and as specified in this Section.
Completely coordinate with work of other trades and provide for complete and fully
functional installation. When the word"provide"is used in this specification, it shall mean to
furnish and install. The HVAC contractor shall provide a complete set of design plans
stamped by a registered professional engineer.
B. The work shall include,but is not limited to,the following major items of work:
1. Complete HVAC system for the building. Design and installation shall be in accordance
with the Massachusetts State Building Code. Systems shall be capable of maintaining
spaces at 72 deg. F. in the winter, and 75 deg. F. in the summer. Ventilation
requirements shall conform to the more stringent density and ventilation requirements of
either BOCA Mechanical Code 1993 or ASHRAE 62-1989 Standard for Ventilation
which dictates 20 cfm per person of outdoor air for assembly space, but in no case shall
overall assembly densities be calculated at less than 1 person per 30 SF. Refer to Code
and Standard for additional classifications and requirements.
2. Design drawings stamped by a registered professional engineer in the State of
Massachusetts.
3. Complete HVAC duct system including diffusers,registers, grilles, dampers, etc...
4. Miscellaneous steel, dunnage, supports, hangers,pads, etc., as shown, and as required.
5. Basement
a. New two pipe fan coils to serve the classroom spaces.
b. (New air-to-air heat recovery ventilation to provide ventilation to the new classroom.
New unit to be complete with a hot water heating coil and chilled water cooling coil.
c. New ceiling exhaust fans to serve the two new bathrooms.
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D. Furnish all starters and all motor control devices for motor driven equipment required for the
work. The Electrical Contractor shall provide all code required disconnect switches for all
motors, except where otherwise noted. The setting of all motors required for mechanical
equipment shall be included as part of the mechanical work.
E. Equipment which includes a number of correlated electrical control devices mounted in a
single enclosure or on a common base with equipment, shall be supplied for installation
completely wired as a unit with terminal boxes and ample leads ready for external wiring.
F. All electrical items called for, as part of the mechanical work shall conform to NEMA
Standards, to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and to the
requirements of any local electrical code authority having jurisdiction. Any field
modifications required to ensure such conformance shall be included as part of the
mechanical work.
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B. Water closets to be floor mounted tank type with open front seats, lavatories to be wall
mounted with electronic faucets. Daycare sink to be single bowl stainless steel with wrist
blade faucet and goose neck spout. Break room sink to be single bowl with goose neck
spout,hand spray, and garbage disposal.
2.07 ACCESS PANELS
A. Furnish access panels for all locations where cleanouts, valves, shock absorbers, or other
items requiring operation or maintenance are located in finish walls. Access panels will
be furnished by this Subcontractor and installed by the General Contractor. This
Subcontractor shall co-ordinate location.
B. Access panels shall be Boico Style C, or equal, size 12"x 12" or larger.
2.08 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
A. Make final hot water,cold water,waste, and gas connections to all equipment.
2.09 TRAP PRIMER
A. Furnish and install all brass automatic trap primers on ALL floors drains and where
required by Code. Primer shall include automatic pressure activated brass valve with
vacuum breaker, and copper duplex manifold distribution reservoir as indicated on the
drawings. Valve shall conform with A.S.S.E. Standard 1018.
B. Valve shall be Precision Plumbing Products, Inc., or equal.
2.10 VACUUM BREAKERS
A. Furnish and install vacuum breakers as manufactured by Watts or approved equal.
B. Type"A" -pressure type Watts Model 800 QT with test cocks and ball valves.
C. Type "B" - atmospheric type, Model 288A chrome plated, when supply is not under
constant pressure.
2.11 ELECTRICAL WORK
A. The Plumbing contractor shall hire a licensed electrical to perform all control wiring as
required by code. Minimum gauge of all control wiring is 18AWG. All control wiring shall
be plenum rated.
B. The Electrical Contractor shall install and do all power for all motor starter s and un-mounted
motors, furnished to him at the job site by other trades..
C. For all low voltage motors, temperature control wiring, including wiring for interlocking,
shall be provided by the Section providing motors, including the installation of all control
devises.
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2.04 TRAPS
A. Traps at fixtures shall be as listed in the Fixture Schedule. Exposed traps shall be chrome
plated.
B. Traps shall be extra heavy cast iron where buried in floors or serving floor drains. Where
traps are not connected directly under the drain they serve in the floor,they shall be fitted
with top cleanouts and extensions to the floor with access covers and plates.
C. Furnish and install traps as required for all items of equipment furnished under other
Sections of these Specifications, and/or by the Owner.
2.05 INSULATION
A. All water piping shall be insulated with heavy density fiberglass pipe insulation with self-
sealing lap, 1" thick for hot water and return hot water up to 1-1/2" and 1-1/2" thick
insulation on piping 2" and larger, 1/2 " thick for cold water. Insulation shall be one
piece snap-on type, Certainteed "500° Snap-On" or equal by Knauf,Manville, or Owens-
Corning.
B. Fittings shall be insulated with PVC jackets applied over fiberglass blanket with joints
taped. Cold water piping shall also have mastic applied to all overlapping surfaces to
form a vapor barrier. Jackets shall be Certainteed "Snap-On" or equal.
C. Insulation and fitting jackets shall be installed according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Any gaps or fishmouths shall be remade.
D. Install an 18" length of rigid(load bearing) insulation at each hanger; insulation shall run
continuous through the hanger. To be calcium silicate,or equal.
E. All exposed drain and water piping at handicapped lavatories shall be insulated with
Truebro "Handi Lay-Guard" insulation system,Model 102 w/105 offset, or equal.
B. Ranges shall be manufacturer's standard closest to the following:
1. Hot water: 25°F -240°F.
2. Cold water: 0°F- 100°F
2.06 PLUMBING FIXTURES
A. General Requirements: References made herein are to establish type and quality of
materials. Exposed traps and supply pipes for all fixtures shall be chrome plated and
connected to the rough piping systems at the wall. Wall escutcheons shall be chromium
plated on nickel plated brass with polished, bright surfaces. Vitreous china and acid-
resisting enameled cast iron fixtures shall be American Standard or Kohler; toilet seats to
be Church, or Olsonite; stainless steel sinks shall be Just or Elkay or an approved equal.
Floor drains and carriers shall be Zurn, Wade, or Josen. All new fixtures shall be ADA
compliant.
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2. Check valves 4" and larger shall be iron body, bronze mounted with body and
cap conforming to ASTM A 126 Class B cast-iron, flanged, swing type disc,
Stockham Figure G-931.
3. Check valves shall be as manufactured by Stockham, Jenkins, Lunkenheimer, or
equal.
2.03 HANGERS
A. Hangers shall be as manufactured by Grinnell Company, Carpenter&Paterson, or Fee&
Mason.
B. For cast iron and galvanized steel piping - Grinnell Company's Figure No. 260, one to
each length of cast iron pipe, at 12 ft. intervals for threaded piping; for copper tubing -
Grinnell Co.'s figure CT-65 at 8 ft. intervals for tubing up to 2"; 10 ft. intervals for tubing
2-1/2" and above.
C. Gas piping shall be supported by steel clevis pipe hangers, one to each 8'-0"of pipe.
D. For hot,hot water circulating,and cold water piping-Grinnell Company's figure No. CT-
99 heavily copper plated at 6 ft. intervals for copper tubing 1-1/4" or less, 10 ft. intervals
for piping 1-1/2" and larger. Provision shall be made to allow for expansion and
contraction of all piping.
E. • Hangers or supports shall be placed within 1 ft. of each horizontal elbow. Vertical runs
of pipe not over 5 ft. in length shall be supported on hangers placed not over 12" from the
elbow on the connecting horizontal run.
F. All vertical piping shall be supported at each story height, with a support at the base of
vertical cast iron pipe.
G. Perforated strap iron hanger or Milford type copper plated steel hangers are not
acceptable.
H. Where piping is supported from ceiling beams, support parallel pipes from different
beams.
I. Support pipes sufficiently clear of all part of structure to allow for full thickness of
insulation.
J. Hangers to be adequate size to include insulation. Furnish and install galvanized steel
insulation protection shields outside of insulation on pipe sizes 2" and larger to prevent
crushing or indenting of insulation of hangers.
K. Gas piping on roof shall be supported by roll hanger clevis, 10'-0"on center.
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issue of ANSI A-5.8 publication. All exposed runs to all toilet fixtures and sinks shall be
chrome plated, including all exposed piping in kitchen. All below slab trap primer feed
piping shall be Type "K" soft rolled with silver solder joints.
2.02 VALVES
A. Valves shall be manufactured by Fairbanks, Jenkins, Lunkenheimer, Hammond, Crane,
Powell, or Stockham.(Federal Specifications: WW-V-54c, Class A,Type 1).
1. Gate: 125 lb. WSP, all bronze, non-rising stem, screwed bonnet, one piece
wedge, designed to permit repacking under pressure, Lunkenheimer Cat. No.
2133, or equal.
2. Check: 125 lb. WSP, all bronze horizontal swing type, screwed caps,bronze disc
designed to permit regrinding of seat without removal of body, Lunkenheimer
Cat.No. 2145, or equal.
B. In lieu of gate valves on water lines, the Plumbing shall install ball valves "Apollo" or
equal brass or bronze solder end ball valves, with teflon seats and full line size ports,
unless specifically noted otherwise.
1. On water lines inside building; ball valves 3" and smaller shall be as
manufactured by Conbraco Industries, Inc.'s "Apollo", Series 95-200 stop and
drain, with 1-1/4" extended stems for piping 1/2" to 1" size; Series 70-100/200
with 1-1/4" extended stems for piping 1-1/4" to 3" size. Valves shall be
provided with stainless steel ball, reinforced Teflon seats and seals, bronze body,
400 psi WOG,positive 100%shutoff.
2. Drain valves at all low points shall be "Apollo" 78-100 or 78-200 Series, 1/2" or
3/4" solder by 3/4"hose end with attached cap and chain.
3. Valves on gas lines 2" and smaller shall be UL listed, 250 psi. LP gas rated,
"Apollo" 80-100-YRPV series with tee handle, as approved by the Massachusetts
Fuel Gas Code.
4. Ball valves shall be of one manufacturer, Conbraco Industries, Inc., "Apollo,"
Watts Regulator,NibcoScott,or approved equal.
C. Balancing Valves or Fittings
1. Where indicated on the drawings, furnish and install circuit setter bronze body,
calibrated with differential pressure connection locks.
2. Balancing valves shall be Bell& Gossett or approved equal.
D. Check Valves
1. Check valves shall be furnished and installed where indicated on the drawings.
Valves up to 3" shall be Class 125, solder ends, bronze body, swing type disc,
Stockham Figure B-309.
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D. Before submitting the final proposal examine the site of the proposed work to determine
existing conditions that may effect the work, as this section will be help responsible for any
assumption in regard thereto.
1.06 GUARANTEE
A. The Contractor shall guarantee every component part of each system for a minimum of one-
year parts and labor. The contractor shall also provide the Owner with factory warranties for
all equipment. For equipment with compressors, provide extended five-year warranty on
entire sealed system.
1.07 PERMITS,FEES, AND INSPECTIONS
A. The Plumbing Subcontractor shall secure all permits and pay all fees required for his
work. He shall be required to secure all other permits and pay all other fees and charges
incidental to the proper carrying out of the Contract. He is to assume all responsibility
regarding the observance of the rules and regulations so far as they relate to his part of
the work.
B. The Plumbing Subcontractor shall arrange and pay for all required inspections of his
work.
1.08 TEMPORARY HOOK-UPS
A. The Plumbing Subcontractor shall provide any temporary hook-ups required for the use
of water or sanitary for construction purposes and testing out apparatus.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPING MATERIALS
A. All soil, waste and vent lines in accessible areas 2" and larger shall be cast iron"no-hub,"
ASA group 022 pipe and fittings joined with cast iron clamps as manufactured by "MG"
coupling or "Clamp-All". All buried soil, waste, and vent lines shall be service weight
cast iron pipe with all fittings carefully fitted and caulked together with oakum and lead,
sealed gas and water tight. Minimum size of piping below ground shall be 2". Where it
is impractical to install cast iron pipe, as in tight partition work or where the sizes of lines
are smaller than 2", Type "L" copper tubing shall be used conforming to ASTM
Specification with sweat type fitting using lead free solder and non-corrosive flux, "Non-
Korrode", or approved equal conforming to ASTM Specification B 32 alloy 50A. In lieu
of oakum and lead joints, "push-on type" resilient gasket fittings may be used on buried
pipe only. Provide extra heavy cast iron for urinal connections
B. All vent lines 2" and smaller shall be Type "L" copper, or DWV, except minimum size
below ground shall be 2". Minimum vent terminal through roof shall be 4" except
otherwise noted. Vent flashing at the roof shall be by the General Contractor.
C. All hot, cold water, and hot water recirculating piping within the building shall be hard
copper Type "L" seamless drawn tubing assembled with sweat fittings. All solder used
shall be lead free, cadmium free, "Silverbrite - 100" or equal, complying with the latest
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b. Valves and fittings.
c. Piping insulation.
d. Piping and accessories.
B. Record Drawings
1. Include a copy of the record drawings (as-builts) in each copy of the operation and
maintenance manual described below.
C. Testing and Balancing Reports
1. Submit four (4) copies of a certified testing and water piping sterilization report to the
Architect for review and approval.
D. Operating Instructions
1. Prior to the completion of all work and the final inspection of the installation by the
Owner, three (3) copies of a complete Instruction Manual, bound in booklet form and
suitably indexed, shall be submitted to the Architect for review and approval. All written
material contained in the manual shall be typewritten or printed.
1.04 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER'S PERSONNEL
A. After completion of all work and all tests and at such time as designated by the Owner,
provide the necessary skilled personnel to operate the entire installation for a period of
sixteen(16)hours.
B. During the operating period, fully instruct the Owner's representative in the complete
operation, adjustment and maintenance of the entire installation.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the
necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the
methods needed for proper performance of the work in this section.
B. The Contractor's superintendent shall conduct all coordination between the Contractor, the
Architect, the Engineers, etc., and shall fully represent the Contractor's position in his
absence. All decisions by the superintendent shall become the responsibility of the
Contractor and binding to the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the drawings,
and that which is written or implied in the specifications.
C. Without additional cost to the Owner, provide such other labor and materials as are required
to complete the work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of governmental
agencies having jurisdiction, regardless of whether such materials and associated labor are
called for elsewhere in these Contract Documents.
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8. Furnish access panels.
9. Arrange for inspections and perform cleaning and testing.
10. Equipment bases and supports.
11. All rigging and hoisting of equipment as required.
12. Disconnect and legally remove all existing plumbing systems made obsolete by new
construction.
C. Related Work Specified Under Other Divisions
1. Division 16000—Power Circuiting
2. Division 15600—HVAC
D. This contractor is responsible for sleeving all holes required of his work prior to pouring of
the concrete slabs. All holes less than or equal to 4" shall be the responsibility of this
contractor to core. Sizes larger shall be cored the G.C. However, if coring is required due to
failure of this contractor to set a sleeve prior to pouring than this contractor shall be
responsible for bearing the cost of any of this additional work required of the G.C.
E. Contractor is responsible for coring and fire-stopping all rated penetrations of the structure.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data: within 15 calendar days after the Contractor has received the Owner's Notice to
proceed, submit the following. Refer to Division 1 requirements for copy quantity of
submittals or if not specified submit seven(7) copies.
1. It is expected that the contractor shall provide the Architectural design team,with a set of
contract drawings stamped by a Professional Engineer registered within the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts for permit and construction. For estimating purposes,
the contractor shall use the guidelines described herein for sizing and selecting the system
components.
2. Coordinated shop drawings, showing proposed layout of equipment and piping and other
components of the system. Coordination drawings shall be done at 1/4" =1'-0". Submit
cut sheets on fixtures,piping,etc...
3. Manufacturer catalogs, samples, and other items needed to fully demonstrate the quality
of the proposed materials and equipment. In addition to the submittals formerly mention
herein equipment specification sheets and dimensional data on the following:
a. Plumbing fixtures and supports..
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SECTION 15400-PLUMBING
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PART 1 —GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. All of the Contract documents, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 1, General Requirements, are hereby made a part of the work of this Section 1, the
more stringent requirements shall govern.
B. All work shall comply with all federal, state, and local codes and any other authorities having
jurisdiction.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Perform work and provide materials and equipment as required for a complete and
operational Plumbing system as shown on the Drawings and as specified in this Section.
Completely coordinate with work of other trades and provide for complete and fully
functional installation. When the word"provide"is used in this specification, it shall mean to
furnish and install.
B. The work shall include,but is not limited to,the following major items of work:
1. Complete Plumbing system for all renovated sections of the building utilizing the existing
infrastructure. Design and installation shall be in accordance with the Massachusetts
State Building Code. Systems shall be capable of providing 110 deg. F. hot water,
provide trap primers for all floor drains. A complete system of sanitary drain, condensate
drains, and waste system shall be provided. Provide condensate drain piping for all
HVAC equipment.
2. Design drawing stamped by a registered professional engineer in the State of
Massachusetts.
3. All sanitary, drain, waste and vent systems and piping inside the building and connection
to site sanitary sewer and storm drain systems inside of building, or as specifically called
out on the drawings.
4. All hot and cold water distribution and hot water re-circulation systems. Furnish all
piping,fittings, insulation, supports, valves, and pumps. Lay guards
5. Demolition of all existing plumbing fixtures, piping, and equipment made obsolete by
new construction.
6. Plumbing fixtures,trim and supports.
7. Connections to fixtures and equipment furnished and installed by others requiring water,
gas,drains, and waste.
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b. Spare sprinklers shall be provided in one 12-head cabinet equal to
Viking, Model A-1 cabinet.Each cabinet shall have an assortment of
heads as used on the job and also an approved type sprinkler head
wrench; mount cabinet in alarm check valve area.
c. Head guards shall be equal to Reliable Model 1 for upright sprinklers
in areas specified on drawings.
d. Drain and test connections shall be equal to AGF Model 1000 with
sight glass, and test orifice.
e. Horizontal sidewall sprinkler heads shall be Star Model "E" with
who
f. Dry horizontal sidewall shall be equal to Viking Model H-1, 1"
NPT, 165°F.
g. Dry pendent sprinkler shall be equal to Viking Model A-1 recessed
type with white cover, extended dry pendent, 1"NPT, 165°F.
h. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide fire protection
specialties of the following Grinnell Fire Protection Systems, Co.,
Inc.,Viking Corporation, or equal.
END OF SECTION
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Fairbanks: 0222
Hammond: 1B681
Jenkins: 275U
Stockham: B-133
Walworth: 904
b. Flanged End, 2-1/2" and Larger: FM, UL listed, 175 psi, iron body
bronze mounted, solid wedg, outside screw and yoke,rising stem.
Crane: 467
Fairbanks: 0412
Hammond: 1R1154
Jenkins: 825-A
Stockham: G-634
Walworth: 8713-F
3. Check Valves
a. 2-1/2" and Larger: FM, 175 psi, iron body bronze mounted,
renewable composition disc and bronze seat ring, bolted cover,
flanged ends.
Fairbanks: 0711
Jenkins: 729
Stockham: G-940
Walworth: 8883-LT
4. Install valves where required for proper operation of piping and equipment,
including valves in branch lines where necessary to isolate sections of
piping Locate valves so as to be accessible and so that separate support can
be provided when necessary.
5. Install valves with stems pointed up, in vertical position where possible,but
in no case with stems pointed downward from horizontal plane unless
unavoidable.
M. Fire Protection Specialties
1. Provide fire protection specialties, UL listed, in accordance with the
following listing Provide sizes and types,which mate and match piping and
equipment connections.
a. Upright sprinkler heads shall be Viking Corp., Model "M" standard
upright sprinkler head,rough brass. Temperature rating 165°F or as
required by the insurance underwriter.
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loads, including valves, flanges, guides, strainers, expansion joints, and at
changes in direction ofpiping
6. Install hangers, supports, clamps and attachments to support piping properly
from building structure; comply with MSS SP-69. Arrange for grouping of
parallel runs of horizontal piping to be supported together on trapeze type
hangers where possible. Install supports with maximum spacing complying
with MSS SP-69. Where piping of various sizes is to be supported together
by trapeze hangers, space hangers for smallest pipe size or install interme-
diate supports for smaller diameter pipe. Do not use wire or perforated
metal to support piping and do not support piping from other piping
7. Support sprinkler piping independently of other piping
8. Install hangers and supports to allow controlled movement of piping systems
and to permit freedom of movement between pipe anchors and to facilitate
action of expansion joints, expansion loops, expansion bends and similar
units.
9. Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide pipe slopes and so that
maximum pipe deflections allowed to ANSI B31 Pressure Piping Codes are
not exceeded.
10. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers so as to distribute loads equally on
attachments.
L. Valves
1. Provide factory-fabricated valves recommended by manufacturer for use in
service indicated. Provide valves of types and pressure ratings indicated;
provide proper selection as determined by Installer to comply with instal-
lation requirements. Provide end connections, which properly mate with
pipe, tube, and equipment connections. Where more than one type is
indicated, selection is hstaller's option.
a. Unless otherwise indicated,provide valves of same size as upstream
pipe size.
b. Provide handwheels, fastened to valve stem, for valves other than
quarter-turn.
2. Gate Valves
a. Threaded End,2" and Smaller: FM, UL-listed, 175 psi,bronze body,
solid wedge, outside screw and yoke,rising stem.
Crane: 459
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2. Provide factory-fabricated hanger-rod attachments complying with MSS SP-
58, of one of the following MSS types listed, selected by Installer to suit
horizontal piping hangers and building attachments, in accordance with
MSS SP-69 and manufacturers published product information. Use only
one type by one manufacturer for each piping service. Select size of hanger-
rod attachments to suit hanger rods.
a. Steel Tumbuckles: MSS Type 13.
b. Swivel Tumbuckles: MSS Type 15.
c. Malleable Iron Sockets: MSS Type 16.
d. Steel Weldless Eye Nuts: MSS Type 17.
3. Provide factory-fabricated building attachments complying with MSS
SP-58, of one of the following types listed, selected by Installer to suit buil-
ding substrate conditions, in accordance with MSS SP-69 and manufact-
urer's published product information. Select size of building attachments to
suit hanger rods.
a. Top Beam C-Clamps: MSS Type 19.
b. Side Beam or Channel Clamps: MSS Type 20.
c. C-Clamps: MSS Type 23.
d. Side Beam Clamps: MSS Type 27.
e. Malleable Beam Clamps: MSS Type 30.
4. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide hangers and supports of
one of the following
B-Line Systems Inc.
Carpenter and Patterson, Inc.
Corner& Lada Co., Inc.
Elcen Metal Products Co.
Fee& Mason Mfg. Co.
ITT Grinnell Corp.
5. Install building attachments at required locations on structural steel or wood
structural members for proper piping support. Space attachments within
maximum piping span length indicated on MSS SP-69. Install additional
building attachments where support is required for additional concentrated
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finish sloped to drain. Provide temporary support of sleeves during
placement of concrete and other work around sleeves, and provide
temporary closure to prevent concrete and other materials from
entering sleeves.
d. Sleeve Seals: Install in accordance with the f llowing
Fill and pack annular space between sleeve and pipe with
oakum, caulk with lead, on both sides.
2. Provide pipe escutcheons as specified herein with inside diameter closely
fitting pipe outside diameter or outside of pipe insulation where pipe is
insulated. Select outside diameter of escutcheon to completely cover pipe
sleeve and extension, if any. Furnish pipe escutcheons with nickel or
chrome finish for occupied areas; prime paint finish for unoccupied areas.
a. Pipe Escutcheons for all areas: Provide chrome plated sheet steel
escutcheons, solid orsplit hinged.
b. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide pipe escutcheons
of one of the following
Chicago Specialty Mfg. Co.
Producers Specialty& Mfg. Co.
Sanitary-Dash Mfg. Co.
c. Install pipe escutcheons on each pipe penetration through floors,
walls, partitions, and ceilings where penetration is exposed to view;
and on exterior of building. Secure escutcheon to pipe so escutcheon
covers penetration hole, and is Push with adjoiningsurface.
K. Supports, Anchors, and Seals
1. Provide factory-fabricated piping hangers and supports complying with MSS
SP-58, of one of the following MSS types listed,selected by Installer to suit
piping systems, in accordance with MSS SP-69 and manufacturer's
published product information. Use only one type by one manufacturer for
each piping service. Select size of hangers and supports to exactly fit pipe
size.
a. Adjustable Steel Clevis Hangers: MSS Type 1, for piping larger
than 4".
b. Adjustable Steel Band Hangers: MSS Type 7, for piping 4" and less.
c. Two-Bolt Riser Clamps: MSS Type 8.
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E. Electrical Equipment Spaces: Do not run piping through transformer vaults,
Elevator Machine Room, and other electrical or electronic equipment spaces and
enclosures unless unavoidable. Install drip pan under piping that must be run
through electrical spaces. Any piping intended to be run through electrical spaces
shall be reviewed by the Architect prior to installation.
F. Thread pipe in accordance with ANSI B2.1; cut threads full and clean using sharp
dies. Ream threaded ends to remove burrs and restore full inside diameter. Apply
pipe joint compounder pipe joint tape (Teflon) where recommended by pipe/fitting
manufacturer, on male threads at each joint and tighten joint to leave not more than
3 threads exposed.
G. Flanged Joints: Match flanges within piping system, and at connections with valves
and equipment. Clean flange faces and install gaskets. Tighten bolts to provide
uniform compression of gaskets.
H. Grooved Pipe Joints: Comply with fitting manufacturer's instructions for making
grooves in pipe ends. Remove burrs and ream pipe ends. Assemble joints in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Clean exterior surfaces of installed piping systems of superfluous materials, and
prepare for application ofspecified coatings (if any).
J. Provide temporary equipment for testing, including pump and gages. Test each
natural section of each piping system independently, but do not use piping system
valves to isolate sections where test pressures exceed valve pressure rating. Fill
each section with waterand pressurize for indicated pressure and time.
1. Pipe Sleeves: Provide pipe sleeves ofone of the following
a. Steel Pipe: Fabricate from schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe;
remove burrs.
b. Sleeve Seals: Provide sleeve seals for sleeves located in foundation
walls below grade, or in exterior walls, caulked between sleeve and
pipe.
c. Install pipe sleeves of types indicated where piping passes through
walls, floors, ceilings and roofs. Do not install sleeves through
structural members of work, except as detailed on drawings, or as
reviewed by Architect. Install sleeves so that piping will have free
movement in sleeve,including allowance for thermal expansion;but
not less than 2 pipe sizes larger than piping run. Install length of
sleeve equal to thickness of surface; except floor sleeves. Extend
floor sleeves 1/4" above level floor finish, and 3/4" above floor
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provide grooved piping products of the following
ITT Grinnell Corp.
Victaulic Co.
B. Piping above ground and within the building shall conform to all requirements of
NFPA 13 and shall be as fillows:
1. Exposed sprinkler piping, subject to vandalism (stair halls and similar
areas), shall be Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, welded, suitable for 175
psi. working water pressure.
2. All concealed piping and all exposed sprinkler piping in Mechanical
Equipment Rooms 1-1/2" and smaller, shall be at the option of the Fire
Protection Subcontractor, either Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe with
screwed fittings or standard weight roll grooved pipe with gooved fittings.
3. All exposed sprinkler piping, 1-1/2" and smaller, shall be Schedule 40
galvanized steel pipe with screwed fittings.
4. Schedule 40 seamless red brass pipe with brass screwed fittings suitable for
175 psi. working water pressure.
5. Type "L" seamless drawn hard copper tubing with solder-joint pressure
fittings, where noted on the drawings.
C. Install pipes and pipe fittings in accordance with recognized industry practices
which will achieve permanently leak proof piping systems, capable of performing
each indicated service without piping failure. Install each run with minimum joints
and couplings, but with adequate and accessible unions for disassembly and
maintenance/replacement of valves and equipment. Reduce sizes (where indicated)
by use of reducing fittings. Align piping accurately at connections, within 1/16"
misalignment tolerance. Comply with ANSI B31 Code for Pressure Piping.
D. Locate piping runs, except as otherwise indicated, vertically and horizontally
(pitched to drain)and avoid diagonal runs wherever possible. Orient horizontal runs
parallel with walls and column lines. Locate runs as shown or described by dia-
grams, details and notations or, if not otherwise indicated, run piping in shortest
route which does not obstruct usable space or block access for servicing building
and its equipment.
Hold piping close to walls,overhead construction, columns and other structural and
permanent-enclosure elements of building Wherever possible in finished and
occupied spaces, conceal piping from view, by locating in column enclosures, in
hollow wall construction or above suspended ceilings; do not encase horizontal runs
in solid partitions, except as indicated.
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(1) Coupling Housings: Malleable iron conforming to ASTM A
47.
(2) Coupling Housing Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A
536.
(3) Coupling Housings Description: Grooved mechanical type,
which engages grooved or shouldered pipe ends, encasing an
elastomeric gasket which bridges pipe ends to create seal.
Cast in two or more parts, secure together during assembly
with nuts and bolts. Permit degree of contraction and
expansion as specified in manufacturer's latest published
literature.
(4) Gaskets: Mechanical grooved coupling design, pressure
responsive so that internal pressure serves to increase seal's
tightness, constructed of elastomers having properties as
designated by ASTM D 2000.
(5) Bolts and Nuts: Heat-treated carbon steel, ASTM A 183,
minimum tensile 110,000-psi.
(6) Branch Stub-Ins: Upper housing with full locating collar for
rigid positioning engaging machine-cut hole in pipe, encas-
ing elastomeric gasket conforming to pipe outside diameter
around hole, and lower housing with positioning lugs,
secured together during assembly with nuts and bolts.
(7) Fittings: Grooved or shouldered end design to accept
grooved mechanical coupling.
Malleable Iron: ASTM A 47.
Ductile Iron: ASTM A 536.
(8) Flanges: Conform to Class 125 cast iron and Class 150 steel
bolt hole alignment.
Malleable Iron: ASTM 47.
Ductile Iron: ASTM A 536.
(9) Grooves: Conform to the following
Standard Steel: Square cut.
Lightweight Steel: Roll grooved.
(10) Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements,
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screws for removable mounting on masonry walls. Provide frames
of finished hardwood or extruded aluminum, with SSB-grade sheet
glass.
e. Mount valve schedule frames and schedules in rooms where
indicated of if not otherwise indicated, whet directed by Architect.
f. Furnish complete chart and flow diagram of entire system listing the
valve number, fluid controlled, and zone reference location for all
valves corresponding to the tag numbers. The chart shall be framed
under glass and hung in the Fire Protection Equipment Room where
directed. Furnish two (2) extra copies ofthe chart to the Architect.
g. Furnish and install a laminated red phenolic plate with engraved
white lettering for each zone control flow switch and isolation valve.
Nameplates shall be located adjacent to all exposed and concealed
valves, approximately 12"below finished ceiling
2.02 PIPE, TUBE,AND FITTINGS
A. Interior Piping
1. Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, A 106 or A 120: except comply with ASTM
A 53 or A 106 where close coilingor bending is required.
2. Galvanized black steel pipe: ASTM A53.
a. Pipe Weight: Schedule 40.
b. Fittings: Class 125, cast-iron threaded, ANSI B16.4, or flanged,
ANSI B16.1.
c. Fittings: Mechanical grooved pipe couplings and fittings; cut-
groove type for piping 2-1/2" and larger only.
(1) Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135.
(2) Pipe Weight: Schedule 10 for 5" and smaller, 0.134" wall
thickness fbr 6".
(3) Fittings: Mechanical grooved pipe couplings and fittings;
roll-groove or mechanical lockingtype.
d. Grooved Piping Products (for use on pipes 2-1/2" and larger)
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Industrial Safety Supply Co., Inc.
Seton Name Plate Corp.
2. Provide manufacturer's standard pre-printed, semi-rigid, snap-on, color-
coded pipe markers, complying with ANSI A13.1.
a. For external diameters less than 6", provide full-band pipe markers,
extending 360°around pipe at each location, fistened as follows:
Snap-on application ofpre-tensioned, semi-rigid plastic pipe marker.
b. Lettering: Manufacturer's standard pre-printed nomenclature, which
best describes piping system in each instance, as selected byAr-
chitect.
c. Locate pipe markers as follows:
(1) Near each valve and contnl device.
(2) Spaced intermediately at maximum spacing of 50'along each
piping run,except reduce spacing to 25'in congested areas of
piping and equipment.
(3) Branch piping need not be marked.
3. Provide manufacturer's standard solid brass valve tags with printed enamel
lettering, with piping system abbreviation in approximately 3/16" high
letters and sequenced valve numbers approximately 3/8" high, and with
5/32"hole for fastener. Provide tags on all valves and contnl devices.
a. Provide 1-1/8"sq. brass tags with black lettering.
b. Provide manufacturer's standard solid brass chain (wire link or
beaded type), or solid brass S-hooks of the sizes required for proper
attachment of tags to valves, and manufactured specifically for that
purpose.
c. Submit valve schedule for piping system, typewritten and
reproduced on 8-1/2" x 11" bond paper. Tabulate valve number,
piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on tag), location of
valve (room or space), and variations for identification (if any).
Mark valves,which are intended for emergency shut-off and similar
special uses,by special "flags", in margin of schedule. In addition to
mounted copies, furnish extra copies for Maintenance Manuals as
specified in Division 1.
d. For each page of valve schedule,provide glazed display frame, with
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1.14 GUARANTEE
A. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall guarantee the satisfactory operation of his
work in all parts for a period of one (1) year after the date of final acceptance,and
shall agree to promptly repair or replace any items of his work which are found to be
defective during this period.
B. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall pay for repair of damage to the building
caused by defects in his work and for repair to plaster, wood, and other materials or
equipment caused by replacement or repairs to the entire satisfaction of the Ar-
chitect.
C. Any part of the work installed under this Contract requiring excessive maintenance
shall be considered as being defective.
1.15 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Refer to Division 1 fir Record Drawings.
B. Record Drawings shall reflect all changes from the Contract Drawings whether by
change order or by field conditions. Principal dimensions shall be indicated of
concealed work, fire protection lines, valves, and zone flow switches. All changes
must be clearly marked with a bubble drawn around the area of work effected by the
change.
PART 2 -MATERIALS
2.01 FIRE PROTECTION PIPING MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
A. Provide piping materials and factory-fabricated piping products of sizes, types,
pressure ratings,temperature ratings, and capacities as indicated. Where not indicat-
ed, provide proper selection as determined by Installer to comply with installation
requirements. Provide sizes and types matching piping and equipment connections;
provide fittings of materials, which match pipe materials used in fire protection
piping systems. Where more than one type of material or product is indicated,
selection is Installer's option.
B. Basic Identification
1. Subject to compliance with requirements,provide mechanical identification
materials of one of the following
Allen Systems, Inc.
Brady(W. H.)Co.; Signmark Div.
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bulbs, plugs, sockets, etc.
C. All broken or waste material, rags, packing, etc., resulting from his work shall be
removed by the individual Subcontractor.
1.12 WORK CONCEALED
A. All piping shall be installed exposed except where piping is to be installed above
new acoustic ceilings. Where ceilings are installed sprinklers shall be installed
above and below the ceiling
B. Piping containing water shall not be installed concealed in walls having an exterior
exposure above grade.
1.13 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. After all final tests and adjustments have been completed, fully instruct the proper
Owner's representative in all details of operation of equipment installed. Supply
qualified personnel to operate equipment for sufficient length of time to assure that
Owner's representative is properly qualified to take over operation and maintenance
procedures.
B. Furnish the Architect, for his approval, three (3) copies of an Operation and
Maintenance Manual. Inscribe the following identification on the cover. the words,
"Operation and Maintenance Manual", the name and location of the equipment or
the building the name of the Subcontractor, and the Contract number. The manual
shall have a Table of Contents with tab sheets placed before each section. The
instructions shall be legible and easily read,with large sheets of drawings folded in.
The manuals shall be bound in had binders or an approved equivalent.
C. The Manual shall include the fillowing information:
1. Description of systems.
2. Description of start-up, operation, and shutdown.
3. Schedule of adjustment, care, and routine maintenance for each item of
equipment.
4. Lubrication chart.
5. Wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and
control of each item of equipment.
6. Valve chart.
7. List of recommended spare parts.
8. Copies of all service contracts.
9. Performance curves for pumps, etc.
10. Lists of all names, addresses, and phone numbers of all Subcontractors as
well as the local epresentative for each item of equipment.
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A. Before ordering materials shipped to the job,the Fire Protection Subcontractor shall
submit to the Architect eight(8) sets of catalogue cuts or manufacturers'data sheets,
giving all details, dimensions, capacities, etc. ofall materials to be fizrnished.
B. Submit hydraulic calculations and scaled layout drawings for fire protection pipe
and fittings including but not necessarily limited to, pipe and tube sizes, locations,
elevations and slopes of horizontal runs, wall and floor penetrations, and
connections. Show interface and spatial relationship between piping and proximate
equipment.
1. Shop Drawings are subject to review and will require approval by Owner's
insurer's rating organization and the Northampton Fire Department prior to
submitting to the Architect for approval.
2. It is expected that the contractor shall provide the Architectural design team
with a set of contract drawings stamped by a professional engineer registered
within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for permit and construction.
For estimating purposes, the contractor shall use the guidelines described
herein for sizing and selecting the system components.
1.09 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS
A. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall secure all permits and pay all fees required
for his work. He shall be required to secure all other permits and pay all other fees
and charges incidental to the paper carrying out of the Contract. He is to assure all
responsibility regarding the observance of the rules and regulations so far as they
relate to his part of the work.
B. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall arrange and pay for all required inspections
of his work.
1.10 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall provide for the delivery of all his materials
and equipment to the building site when required, so as to carry on his work
efficiently and to avoid delaying his work and that ofother trades.
1.11 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. All necessary tools machinery, scaffolding, and transportation for completion of his
Contract shall be provided by the Fire Protection Subcontractor.
B. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall provide his own portable extension lines
and obtain 120 volt, 60 cycle, single phase electric energy from the General
Contractor to drive his machines and light his work. He shall provide his own light
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furnish all sleeves, frames, beams, supports, inserts, etc., hereinafter specified so
that the General Contractor may build them in place. In case of failure on the pact of
the Fire Protection Subcontractor to give proper information, as above, he will be
required to bear the extra expense involved due to such filure.
D. The arrangement of all piping, ductwork, conduit, wire and cable indicated on the
drawings is diagrammatic only, and indicates the minimum requirements of this
work. Conditions at the building shall determine the actual arrangement of runs,
bends, offsets, etc.
E. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall lay out all his work and be responsible for
the accuracy thereof. Conditions at the building shall be the determining factor for
all measurements. In no case shall piping be installed laterally in thickness of slab
or deck.
F. All work shall be laid out and installed so as to require the least amount of cutting
and patching Drilling of all holes required for the installation of pipes,conduit,and
cable runs shall be performed by the Subcontractor installing such items. All piping
shall be installed concealed in fnished spaces.
G. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall be responsible for the proper protection of
his work and materials from injury or loss at the hands of others and shall make
good such loss or injury at his own expense. All pipes left open during the progress
of the work shall be capped or plugged at all times. All instruments and operating
apparatus shall be protected by suitable means.
H. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall be responsible for all equipment and
materials installed under this Section until the final acceptance of the project by the
Owner.
I. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall check all of the Architectural Plans and
Specifications and shall field verify all existing conditions before ordering any
materials and the installation of work. Any discrepancies shall be called to the
attention of the Architect before proceeding with the wok
1.07 PRODUCTS
A. With the exception of items specifically noted otherwise, all materials used shall be
U.S. made, new, full weight, and first class in every respect, without defects, and
designed to function properly in that portion of the work for which they are
intended, and with the same brand of manufacturers for each class of material or
equipment. Electrical materials and equipment of types for which there are
Underwriters Laboratories standard requirements,listings,or labels shall conform to
their requirements and be so labeled.
1.08 SUBMITTALS
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labeled by Underwriters Laboratories.
F. Local Fire Department/Marshall Regulations: Comply with governing regulations
pertaining to fire sprinkler piping. Review proposed system with said officials prior
to commencing work.
G. Final installation of system is subject to approval by Owner's insurer's rating
organization and local Fir Department.
H. Equality of materials or articles other than those named or described in this Section
will be determined in accordance with the provisions of the General Requirements,
except that substitutions will only be considered for items where the words, "or
equal"appear in the product specification.
1.05 CODES, ORDINANCES AND INSPECTIONS
A. All materials and the installation thereof shall conform to the requirements of the
Massachusetts State Building Code, Electrical Code, Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code
and local laws,rules,regulations,and codes pertaining thereto. Where provisions of
the Contract Documents conflict with any codes,rules or regulations,the latter shall
govern.
B. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall comply with the Local Code Enforcement
Officials' instructions at no additional cost to the Owner. Review proposed system
with said officials prior to commencing work.
1.06 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall employ only competent and experienced
workmen at a regular schedule in harmony with the other tradesmen on the job. He
shall also exercise care and supervision of his employees in regard to proper and
expeditious laying out of his work.
B. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall be held responsible for any injuries or
damage done to the building premises or adjoining property or to other Subcontrac-
tors' work resulting from the execution of his part of the work in any manner
whatsoever, and in case of dispute arising as to the extent or share of responsibility
incurred by the Fire Protection Subcontractor, it is agreed between the Owner and
the Fire Protection Subcontractor that such liability and extent of damage shall be
finally determined by the Architect whose decision shall be final and binding on
both parties to the Contract for the work in question.
C. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall co-operate to the fullest extent with all other
trades in order to expedite the progress of the work. He shall furnish all information
pertaining to his materials as to sizes, locations, and means of support, to all other
trades requiring such information. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall also
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2. Cutting and patching
1.03 SYSTEM DESIGN
A. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall perform a water flow test, and with this
information, shall calculate pipe sizes and sprinkler head configuration and orifice
sizes in accordance with NFPA 13.
B. Sprinkler head and pipe run locations shall be determined by the Fire Protection
Engineer. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall produce a design based on actual
available water pressure and submit it to the Architect for approval before beginning
fabrication and installation.
C. Design Criteria: Location of piping and heads shall be coordinated with all other
trades. Actual pipe sizing, types of heads, and layout shall be based on a
hydraulically designed system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13,the
Northampton Fire Department, and the Insurance Underwriter(I.R.I.). Location of
sprinkler heads, in relation to the ceiling light hazard occupancy. The Fire
Protection Subcontractor shall prepare working drawings and hydraulic calculations
per NFPA 13 and shall obtain Nothampton Fire Department and the Colleges Insur-
ance Underwriter approval prior to start of work. The Fire Protection Subcontractor
shall perform water flow tests or obtain water flow data in writing from local
authority. Co-ordinate work of this Section with all trades to avoid interference with
ductwork, HVAC and plumbing, piping, electrical work, structure, etc. Final
sprinkler head locations shall be subject to Achitect's approval.
The number of heads and pipe sizes may be increased or reduced due to hydraulic
calculations or the installation of revised heads,provided the revised heads are UL
listed and F.M. approved and meet NFPA 13, Northampton Fire Department, and
(IRI) Insurance Underwriter's criteria. Additionally, all heads shall be in accordance
with NFPA 13 recommendations.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturers: Finns regularly engaged in manufacture of fire protection piping
systems products, of types,materials, and sizes required, whose products have been
in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than five(5)years.
B. NFPA Code: Comply with ANSUNFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler System".
C. FM Compliance: Comply with Factory Mutual "Approval Guide".
D. FM Labels: Provide sprinkler products bearing FM approval labels.
E. UL Labels: Provide fire sprinkler piping products, which have been approved and
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION James House
Northampton,MA
SECTION 15300 -FIRE PROTECTION
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Include General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions,applicable parts of
Division 1, and conditions ofthe Contract as part of this Section.
B. Examine all other Sections of the Specifications for requirements, which affect work
under this, Section whether or not, such work is specifically mentioned in this
Section.
C. Co-ordinate work with that of all other trades affecting, or affected by the work of
this Section. Co-operate with such trades to assure steady progress of all work
under the Contract.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Furnish all labor, materials, appurtenances and services necessary for, and
reasonably incidental to, the complete design and installation of all fire protection
work specified herein including but not limited to, the fallowing
1. Fire protection renovation to the existing wet pipe and dry pipe located in
the ground floor, first floor, and second floor and attic to accommodate new
room layouts. Provide a fully sprinkled building
2. The Fire Protection Subcontractor shall furnish all labor and materials
required for his own hoisting, rigging, and scaffolding during the entire
course of the project.
3. Disconnect and remove all existing sprinkler heads and piping made
obsolete by or interfering with new construction.
4. Submit plans and calculations to the City's Insurance Underwriter for review
and approval.
5. Provide design drawings stamped by a registered professional engineer in
the State of Massachusetts.
B. Related work, to be performed under other sections of his Specification shall
include the following
1. Wiring of flow switches, tamper switches, electric bell and control panel
back to the fire alarm panel shall be by the Electrical Subcontractor,
coordinated and as directed by the Fire Protection Subcontractor.
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alarm signal to the Public Safety Department. Proper operation in the emergency power mode
shall be demonstrated as well as a check of supervision circuits for opens and shorts.
*** End of Basis of Design Narrative ***
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7. Carbon monoxide detection will be installed in the mechanical room.
Carbon monoxide detectors have been placed in such a manner to comply
with the alternative compliance option outlined in CMR 31.05(1)(a).
Relay of the carbon monoxide detection signaling shall be at the discretion
of the authority having jurisdiction, and is connected to a separate
supervisory zone reporting to public safety.
D. This project does not include any special design considerations or anticipated
deviations from the code requirements.
2.0. Sequence of Operation:
A. The activation of a fire alarm initiating device will send a signal via the Simplex
FACP to the Supervised Station and then to the appropriate responders including
the City of Northampton Fire Department.
This fire alarm system is designed to detect fires normally associated with this
type of facility. The system can be activated manually through the use of manual
pull stations. The system shall be activated automatically via heat detector, or
duct smoke detector. The system can also be activated automatically via smoke
detector, upon confirming the presence of smoke, the system shall initiate the fire
alarm sequence of events.
Initiation of the fire alarm sequence of events will immediately and
simultaneously activate all horns and visual units in the building to notify
occupants, and perform all activities as programmed, including annunciator
interaction. The exterior strobe shall be engaged.
The Fire Alarm System reset button returns the system to its normal state.
Display messages shall provide operator assurance of the sequential steps as they
occur. The Fire Alarm Control Panel is equipped with a 24-hour battery back up.
The Fire Alarm Control Panel is equipped with visible and audible signals to
indicate alarm and trouble conditions.
B. The activation of any device on the carbon monoxide detector "zone" shall ring
local alarm integral to the detector, and send the appropriate supervisory signal
via the Simplex System to the Supervised Station.
3.0 Test Criteria:
All features, devices, components, and modes of operation shall be tested for acceptance in
accordance with the code and NFPA 72. Smoke detectors shall be activated using a magnet per
the manufacturer's recommendations and all pull stations shall be activated by opening and upon
activation of each device the proper operation of the Fire Alarm System shall be checked for
proper operation including annunciation at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and transmission of an
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B. The areas throughout the building that are ordinary hazard, such as storage and
mechanical space, the system will be designed to ordinary hazard group, density
with 250 gpm added for hose stream.
5.0 Test Criteria
A. All sprinkler systems shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 13. Complete
system flow test will be conducted and test and flow certificates issued.
SECTION 5- FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
1.0 Basis of Design
A. The existing building is served by a Simplex 2001 zoned fire alarm system which
will remain and be modified in Phase 1.
B. Fire alarm work under Phase 1 is limited to installation of new audio/visual
devices and pull station on the basement level.
C. Modifications to the existing fire protection signaling and detection devices in this
building will maintain the following features:
1. Manual pull station within 5 feet of each exit door, and at all entry points
leading to an egress stairway. All pull stations shall be dual action.
2. Audio and visual notification devices as required by code. It is the intent
of this design that audible notification devices achieve sound pressure
levels of 15 dba above ambient sound levels.
3. Visual alarm devices provided in common stairway areas and as specified
in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, NFPA 72, and
NFD requirements.
4. The fire alarm control panel is Simplex 2001 FACP. The Fire Alarm
Control Panel is located in the basement electric room. A remote
annunciator is located in the main entryway of the building. All new
devices will be connected to this system.
5. Emergency power supply for the fire alarm panel is supplied by battery
packs located at the FACP.
6. Red exterior strobe and key box in accordance with local requirements
located outside the main entryway of the building at the fire department
primary response point.
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SECTION 2 - APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS
Systems were designed in compliance with the following:
1. NFPA 72—2002 "National Fire Alarm Code".
2. 527 CMR 24
3. "Northampton Fire Department Fire Prevention Checklist and Guide"
4. NFPA 720—2005 edition
SECTION 3 - DESIGN RESPONSIBILITY
The modifications to fire detection, fire alarm systems, and automatic sprinkler system
will be prepared by the installing contractors who will provide plans for each, stamped
and signed by a registered professional engineer.
SECTION 4 - FIRE PROTECTION
1.0 Basis of Design
The existing building is served by a wet and dry pipe fire protection system consisting of
sprinklers located in all spaces including the attic. The sprinkler system is fed from an existing 6
inch sprinkler service with a double check backflow preventor and wet and dry pipe alarm valve.
Under this contract (phase 1) all areas affected by renovation work will be evaluated for code
compliance, automatic sprinkler systems shall be modified to facilitate the planned renovation
work. This will consist of relocating existing sprinkler heads on the ground floor level.
2.0 Installation
A. The fire sprinkler system modifications are designed in accordance with NFPA
13, 2002.
B. All modified portions of the sprinkler system shall be provided with quick
response sprinklers heads.
3.0 Equipment
A. Pipe is to be schedule 40 steel pipe for 1"through 2".
B. Pipe is to be schedule 10 thin wall steel pipe for 2 1/2" through 6".
C. Dry system piping to be galvanized.
4.0 Design Criteria
A. The upper floors are designed for light hazard occupancy. The density is .1/1950
square feet with al 00 gpm hose allowance.
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JAMES HOUSE RENOVATIONS (PHASE 1)
FIRE PROTECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
BASIS OF DESIGN NARRATIVE
February 9, 2009
Information required pursuant to the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR, 903.0.
Owner: City of Northampton
Northampton, Massachusetts
Designers of Record: Lindgren & Sharples,P.C.
Consulting Engineers
Date of Submittal: February 9, 2009
SECTION 1 —BUILDING DESCRIPTION
PROJECT SCOPE:
This project consists of a phased renovation project at the existing James House on Gothic Street.
Phase 1 consists of minor renovations to the existing basement level to create a new training
room.
The Building is a Use Group Type B (Business) and is a Construction Type 5B, Non-
combustible/Protected as defined by the Massachusetts State Building Code.
The building consists of approximately 8,000 square feet on three levels. The area affected by
this phase is approximately 2,660 square feet, located in the basement.
Fire Department personnel and rescue vehicles can access the site from the north using Gothic
Street. The fire department primary response point is nearest Gothic Street.
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NARRATIVE REPORT
FOR
FIRE PROTECTION & ALARM SYSTEMS
AT
JAMES HOUSE RENOVATIONS (PHASE 1)
42 GOTHIC STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
PREPARED BY:
LINDGREN & SHARPLES, P.C.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
435 COTTAGE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104-4005
TEL. 1-413-732-4336
February 9, 2009
1/ LINDGREN & SHARPLES, P.C. Consulting Engineers
435 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104-4005 Charles P. Sharples
Dino J. D'Angelo
Marvin D. Blakley
Paul T. Babin,Jr.
Evert 0. Lindgren,Jr.
February 9,2009
Mr. Kevin Riordon
Dietz&Company Architects
17 Hampden Street
Springfield,MA 01103
RE: James House Renovations
Northampton,Massachusetts
Dear Kevin:
As per your request,this office has reviewed the proposed renovation plans for the above
referenced project. We have also visited the site to review the existing mechanical and electrical
infrastructure currently serving the facility.
Based upon the information received, it is our opinion that the existing 600amp electric service,
40 ton air cooled chiller,and the existing gas-fired boilers are all of adequate capacity to serve
the building with the planned renovations.
I hope the above is responsive to your request. Should you require any additional information,
please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yoursiP,,
1)L
`14110 J. D'An elo
Principal
Phone (413) 732-4336 Email info@lindgrensharples.com Fax (413) 731-0786
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Northampton Fire
Department
Memorandum
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To: Tony Patillo
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From: Duane Nichols
Date: February 11, 2009
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: 42 Gothic St. James House
Secondary to a review of the plans and narrative submitted to me for review, I concur
with the issuance of a building permit subject to the following conditions:
• Fire alarm and fire suppression work permit shall be obtained for the project.
Plans shall be submitted to Fire Department for approval.
• Fire Department Emergency Access Key Box is required on the exterior of the
structure near the main entrance; a red 120-candela strobe light that actuates
upon an alarm condition is required above the Emergency Access Key Box
• Engraved key tags and proper keys are placed in the Key Box.
• The Fire Alarm Control Panel and/or Fire Alarm Annunciator must be labeled
with red engraved signage with one-inch white lettering "Fire Alarm Control
Panel" and/or "Fire Alarm Annunciator". Also engraved signage listing all fire
alarm zone locations installed near panels.
• The graphic map by the fire alarm control and annunciator for the building shall
be changed to reflect the changes with the renovations in the basement.
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REGISTERED ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL AFFIDAVIT
PROJECT NUMBER: Dietz&Co.Architects#20859 I - , r ;: 1 '
PROJECT TITLE: James House Renovations- Phase 1
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PROJECT LOCATION: 42 Gothic Street, Northampton, MA
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NAME OF BUILDING: James House Renovations- Phase 1
SCOPE OF PROJECT: Limited First Floor Interior Renovations
In accordance with Section 116.0 of the Massachusetts State Building Code,I, Kerry L.Dietz
Mass. Registration No. 5264 being a registered professional engineer/architect hereby certify that I have prepared
or directly supervised the prep arat ion of al 1 design plans,compu tat ions and specifications cone erni ng:
ENTIRE PROJECT xxxxx ARCHITECTURAL STRUC TURAL
MECHANICAL FIRE PROTECTION ELECTRICAL
OTHER(specify)
For the above named project and that,to the best of my knowledge,such plans,computations and specifications meet the
applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code. All acceptable engineering practices and all applicable laws for
the proposed project.
I further certify that I shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and
periodic basis to determine that the work is proceeding in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit and
shall be responsible for the following as specified in Section 116.2
1. Review,for conformance to the design concept,shop drawings,samples and other submittals which are submitted by the
contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents.
2. Review and approval of the quality control procedures for all code-required materials.
3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become,generally familiar with the progress and quality of
the woik and to determine,in general,if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the constmction documents.
Pursuant to Section 116.4,I shall submit periodically,a progress report together with pertinent comments to the Northampton Building
Inspector . Upon Completion of the Work,I shall submit a final report as to the satisfactory completion and readiness of the
project for occupancy. .
Signature —�
S cri ed and swo tug o me this 9 day of l• '
NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires On '
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