10-965R-001MECHANICAL NOTES
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4. DUCTWORK CONSTRUCTION
MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION
12. CONTROL OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
1. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTORS
THE SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION'S "HVAC
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ROUTE CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES TO THE EXISTING
THE GENERAL, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND ALL SUB - CONTRACTORS
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DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS" SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE SPECIFICATIONS
CONDENSATE PIPING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
SHALL INSTRUCT ALL INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES IN
THE GENERAL, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL PROVIDE THE LABOR,
FOR THIS PROJECT. ANY WORK THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THESE STANDARDS MAY BE
CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES SHALL NOT BE ROUTED TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM.
THE MEANS AND METHODS OF PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINANTS TO OCCUPIED
MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
REJECTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROJECT.
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N MECHANICAL, ND ELE TRICAL CONTRACTORS AND ALL
SPACES. THE GENERAL, A C
CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION
DRAIN PANS AND OTHER ADJACENT
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL INSULATE EACH CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE WITH
SUB - CONTRACTORS SHALL KEEP ALL WORK SPACES CLEAN TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF
T THE REQUIREMENTS F THE 2 7 FLORIDA
DOCUMENTS. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM O H QU S O 00 O
ALL EXHAUST AND OUTSIDE AIR DUCTWORK SHALL BE SHEET METAL. ALL EXHAUST
ONE-HALF 1 2 IN H ARMAFLEX WHEREVER THAT CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE IS ROUTED WITHIN
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CONTAMINANTS INCLUDING AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS FROM WORK SPACES TO THE
BUILDING CODE AND 2007 FLORIDA ENERGY CODE (INCLUDING THE 2009 SUPPLEMENTS), 2005
DUCTWORK SHALL HAVE A ONE -INCH INTERNAL LINER FOR SOUND ATTENUATION.
THE STRUCTURE OR THE CONDENSATE MAY OTHERWISE CAUSE DAMAGE.
OCCUPIED SPACES AND PARTICULARLY TO PATIENT CARE AREAS. THIS WILL INCLUDE, BUT
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, NFPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES, AND ALL OTHER STATE AND LOCAL
AND ADJACENT AREAS
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NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO, PROVIDING BARRIERS AND /OR ENCLOSURES TO SEPARATE
CODES.
ALL DUCT DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE INSIDE CLEAR
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEARLY LABEL ALL CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES TO
WORK SPACES FROM OCCUPIED SPACES, ENSURING THAT DOORS AND OTHER OPENINGS
DIMENSIONS. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS
INDICATE CONTENT AND DIRECTION OF FLOW.
BETWEEN WORK SPACES AND OCCUPIED SPACES ARE KEPT CLOSED AND PROVIDING
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THE OWNER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PORTION OF THE SCOPE OF WORK
BETWEEN EACH ITEM OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED DUCT(S). ALL ITEMS
AIRFLOW RATES ARE LESS THAN 90% OF THE MINIMUM OUTDOOR AIR
TEMPORARY BARRIERS AND /OR ENCLOSURES WHEN SHORT -TERM WORK IS REQUIRED IN
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS,
OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
8. CONTROLS
OCCUPIED SPACES.
90 %, OR MUST BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF THE MEASURED RATES
TO, AIR HANDLERS, FANS, DUCTWORK, DIFFUSERS, AND GRILLES SHALL NOT BE SUPPORTED
ARE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION SCHEDULES OF
BY THE CEILING OR CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM, BUT INSTEAD SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL CONTROLS AND SUB - CONTRACT TO THE
WHEN THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SPACE OR WHEN, IN
ALL TRADES. FIXED WORK SUCH AS DUCTWORK AND SANITARY AND STORM PIPING SHALL BE
THE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ALL CONTROLS POWER AND TRANSFORMERS NOT IDENTIFIED IN
NEW CONSTRUCTION, THE EXTERIOR WALLS, ROOF, DOORS, AND GLAZING HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED PRIOR TO ANY TRADE WORK THAT CAN BE EASILY RELOCATED OR OFFSET SUCH
THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
INSTALLED AND THE BUILDING ENVELOPE CAN BE CLOSED, THE (GENERAUMECHANICAL)
AS ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND FIRE PROTECTION AND WATER PIPING. ALL ELECTRICAL
ALL FORTY -FIVE (45) AND NINETY (90) DEGREE ELBOWS SHALL HAVE A ONE AND ONE -HALF (1.5)
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BARRIERS AND /OR ENCLOSURES TO SEPARATE WORK SPACES
CONDUIT AND WATER PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED AS CLOSE TO WALLS AND AS CLOSE
CENTERLINE RADIUS-TO-WIDTH OR RADIUS -TO -DEPTH RATIO OR SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHAT IS
FROM OCCUPIED SPACES AND ONE OR MORE EXHAUST FANS TO EXHAUST AIR FROM THE
TOGETHER AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM DUCT ACCESSIBILITY.
WITH SINGLE BLADE TURNING VANES. ANGULAR TAPERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THIRTY (30)
REQUIRED TO INCORPORATE NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS INTO THE
WORK SPACES. WORK SPACES SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITH
CHECK MONTHLY
DEGREES FOR CONTRACTING TAPERS AND TWENTY (20) DEGREES FOR EXPANDING TAPERS.
EXISTING CONTROL SYSTEMS AND INCLUDING ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
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RESPECT TO OCCUPIED SPACES AS REQUIRED BY AHCA, THE TOTAL EXHAUST AIRFLOW
ALL CONTRACTORS SHALL COORDINATE THE SCOPE O F THEIR WORK AND THEIR
INSPECT THE COOLING COILS FOR DIRT, BENT FINS, ETC. IF THE COILS
INCORPORATING NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS INTO THE EXISTING Q
SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWO 2 AIR CHANGES PER HOUR AND THE EXHAUST FAN (S)
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES WITH THE OWNER TO PREVENT ANY INTERRUPTIONS
FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK SHALL BE THERMARN OR METALFLEX. THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF NEW
CONTROL SYSTEM(S) IN HIS /HER BID. THE CONTROLS CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A
SHALL OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY, THE EXHAUST FAN(S) SHALL DISCHARGE TO THE EXTERIOR
UNACCEPTABLE TO THE OWNER. THIS MAY REQUIRE WORK AFTER NORMAL OPERATING
FLEXIBLE SUPPLY DUCT SHALL BE V -0". FLEXIBLE RETURN DUCT SHALL NOT BE USED.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTIRE CONTROL SYSTEM, INCLUDING SCHEMATIC
OF THE BUILDING AND THE DISCHARGE SHALL NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN 10' -0" OF ANY AIR
HOURS AND /OR ON WEEKENDS.
FLEXIBLE DUCT SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SUPPORTED SO AS TO PREVENT THE USE OF
DRAWINGS.
INTAKE. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL FILTERS ON ALL DUCT OUTLETS AND
EVERY SIX MONTHS
EXCESS DUCT MATERIAL, PREVENT DISLOCATION OR DAMAGE, AND PREVENT CONSTRICTION
INLETS SERVING THE SCOPE OF WORK TO PREVENT ANY CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM
IN EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS, AND CHANGE ORDERS
2. BIDS SHOP DRAWINGS, EQU SU
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F THE DUCT BELOW THE RATED DUCT DIAMETER. FLEXIBLE DUCT BENDS SHALL MAINTAIN A
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THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT FOR EACH
ENTERING THE DUCTWORK. IF CONSTRUCTION DUST DOES ENTER THE DUCTWORK THEN
G E CO S
VERIFY THAT ALL DAMPER LINKAGES MOVE FREELY; LUBRICATE WITH
CENTERLINE RADIUS OF NOT LESS THAN ONE AND ONE -HALF (1.5) DUCT DIAMETERS. SAGS
NEW FAN COIL UNIT AND EXISTING SYSTEMS AS NEEDED. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE DUCTWORK CLEANED AT HIS /HER EXPENSE.
EACH PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR SHALL EVALUATE THE SCOPE OF WORK THOROUGHLY
SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE -HALF (0.5) INCH PER LINEAR FOOT OF FLEXIBLE DUCT. HANGERS,
SHALL COORDINATE THE INITIAL OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE(S) AND PROGRAMMING WITH THE
THE {GENERAUMECHANICAL) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ONE OR MORE PORTABLE AIR
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID. SOME CONDUIT, PIPING, AND OTHER OBSTACLES MAY NEED TO
SADDLES, AND OTHER SUPPORTS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF ONE AND ONE -HALF (1.5)
OWNER AND PROVIDE TRAINING AS REQUIRED. ALL PROGRAMMING SHALL BE COMPLETED
CLEANERS AND ONE OR MORE VACUUM CLEANERS TO KEEP ALL WORK SPACES CLEAN,
BE RELOCATED AND SUCH RELOCATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN EACH PROSPECTIVE
INCHES. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXISTING
USING THERMOSTAT PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE.
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR'S BID.
FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK IN THE SCOPE OF WORK WITH A MAXIMUM SPACING OF 5' -0% UNLESS
CHECK THE SUPPLY FAN BELTS. IF THE BELTS ARE FRAYED OR WORN
WHEN AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS ARE TO BE MADE OPERATIONAL IN PHASES, THE MECHANICAL
OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR AUTHORIZED BY THE
EACH THERMOSTAT HUMIDISTAT AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHALL BE INSTALLED AT 4'-6"
CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE OPERATION OF EACH AIR
EACH PROSPECTIVE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A DETAILED COST
MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
ABOVE THE FINISHED FLOOR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE CONSTRUCTION
HANDLING SYSTEM AND PROVIDING THE REQUIRED AIR PRESSURE BALANCES IN THE
BREAKDOWN FOR EACH TASK IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AS SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE EXACT LOCATION OF
COMPLETED PHASES OF THE SCOPE OF WORK WHILE LATER PHASES OF THE SCOPE OF
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND LABOR. ANY PROPOSED
SURFACES UPON WHICH CLOSURE OR SEALING PRODUCTS ARE TO BE APPLIED SHALL BE
EACH THERMOSTAT, HUMIDISTAT, AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH THE ARCHITECT AND
WORK ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED
VALUE - ENGINEERING, INCLUDING SUBSTITUTIONS FOR SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT, SHALL BE
CLEAN AND DRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OWNER AND SUBMIT THE PROPOSED LOCATION TO THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR
TO, ADJUSTING AIRFLOWS, CLOSING DAMPERS, BLANKING -OFF DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES, AND
IM T BREAKDOWN. THE COPE
PRESENTED SEPARATELY AS AN ALTERNATE WITH A SIMILAR COS 0 SCOPE
NON-MIGRATING RATING MASTIC OR
ALL DUCTWORK SHALL BE SEALED WITH A NO G O G
APPROVAL, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE COORDINATION OF ALL
PROVIDING TEMPORARY BYPASS DUCTWORK.
OF WORK SHALL BE BID WITH THE SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT AND ANY PROPOSED
LIQUID ELASTIC SEALANT AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE 2007 FLORIDA ENERGY CODE
THERMOSTAT, HUMIDISTAT, AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR FINISHES WITH ROOM FINISHES AT
VALUE - ENGINEERING OR EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AS ALTERNATE
(INCLUDING THE 2009 SUPPLEMENTS), THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER,
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO FINAL COMPLETION, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE
DEDUCTIONS F R OM THE CONTRACTORS BASE BID. ANY CHANGE ORDERS MUST BE
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HOT - DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL FASTENERS, ANCHORS, RODS, STRAPS, TRIM, AND ANGLES
ALL TEMPORARY DUCTWORK AND /OR PIPING AND THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR
SUBMITTED WITH BOTH THE ORIGINAL COST BREAKDOWN AND THE NEW COST BREAKDOWN
FOR INTERIOR DUCTWORK SUPPORTS. INTERIOR DUCTWORK SUPPORT SPACING SHALL NOT
9. TESTING AND BALANCING THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
SHALL BALANCE ALL NEW AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS AND REBALANCE ANY EXISTING AIR
FOR COMPARISON.
EXCEED 5' -0".
HANDLING SYSTEMS AFFECTED BY ANY PHASE OF THE SCOPE OF WORK.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT TEST AND BALANCE
I STARTING THE PROJECT, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL STUDY THE
PRIOR TO ST R G O
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE INSULATION WITH A MINIMUM R -VALUE OF SIX
AGENCY TO TEST BALANCE AND CERTIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPLETE HEATING
COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND COORDINATE WITH THE OTHER TRADES
(6) ON ALL DUCTWORK. CONCEALED DUCTWORK MAY BE INSULATED WITH FLEXIBLE
VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, TO INCLUDE SUPPLY, RETURN, OUTSIDE /
EMIT TO THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR
AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS TO SUBMIT
FIBERGLASS INSULATION, BUT ALL EXPOSED DUCTWORK (INCLUDING DUCTWORK LOCATED IN
- I M L A CHILLED AND WATER SYSTEMS. THE
MAKE-UP, AND EXHAUST AIR SYSTEMS, AS WELL S CH E
APPROVAL. THE SHOP DRAWINGS MAY BE SUBMITTED AS HAND -DRAWN NOTES UPON A COPY
MECHANICAL ROOMS) MUST BE INSULATED WITH FIBROUS DUCTBOARD. ALL DUCTWORK
TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL TESTING, ADJUSTING, BALANCING,
OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IF PERMISSION IS OBTAINED FROM THE MECHANICAL
INSULATION, FITTINGS, COVERS, AND FINISHES SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM FLAME SPREAD
AND DATA RECORDING NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE CAPACITY AND QUALITY OF THE
ENGINEER. THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC IN NATURE AND INTENDED
RATING OF 25, A MAXIMUM SMOKE DEVELOPMENT RATING 50, AND SHALL BE IN
SYSTEMS AND CONFIRM THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE SCOPE OF
SOLELY TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF WORK AND INDICATE THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF
COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 90A. PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 112" FIBERGLASS WITH FOIUSCRIM VAPOR
WORK. THIS WILL INCLUDE NOT ONLY THE NEW SYSTEMS, BUT ALSO ALL OF THE EXISTING
SYSTEMS, THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO ALERT THE
BARRIER ON THE BACK PAN OF ALL NEW AIR DEVICES.
SYSTEMS THAT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED.
CONTRACTORS OF ALL OBSTACLES. THE SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL SHOW THE COORDINATION
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OF DUCTWORK AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION WITH EXISTING AND NEW
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AN OPPOSED-BLADE VOLUME DAMPER FOR
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE AN APPROVED MEMBER OF THE AA
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OBSTACLES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS, FIRE PROTECTION
EVERY RECTANGULAR BRANCH AND OUTLET AND AT EVERY RECTANGULAR TAKE-OFF FORA
OR NEBB AND SHALL SPECIALIZE IN THE TESTING AND BALANCING OF HEATING, VENTILATION,
PIPING, RAIN LEADERS, SANITARY DRAINS, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, AND WATER PIPING, AS
DIFFUSER OR GRILLE. (ROUND OR OVAL BRANCHES, OUTLETS, AND TAKE OFFS FOR
AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. THE FOLLOWING TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTORS ARE
WELL AS THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED CLEARANCES. THE
DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH STANDARD VOLUME DAMPERS.) NOT ALL
PRE- APPROVED: THE PHOENIX AGENCY, SOUTHERN INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCY, TEST
.
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO SHOW THE EXISTING CONDITIONS ON THE SHOP
DAMPERS ARE SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. HOWEVER, DAMPERS ARE
AND BALANCE CORPORATION, AND SPEC TECH CONSULTANTS. THE MECHANICAL
DRAWINGS WHERE THE EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE SHOWN ON THE
REQUIRED FOR EVERY BRANCH, OUTLET, AND TAKE -OFF (EXCEPT FOR VAV BOXES }. SOME
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT ANY NON- PRE - APPROVED TESTAND BALANCE CONTRACTOR TO
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
DAMPERS MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER TRANSITIONS.
THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID.
PRIOR TO STARTING THE PROJECT, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL STUDY THE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTACH A BRIGHTLY - COLORED STRIP OF PLASTIC
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THE SPACE IS UNDER NEUTRAL
COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND COORDINATE WITH THE
TAPE TO EVERY VOLUME DAMPER, EXCEPT THOSE THE HEAD OF A DIFFUSER OR GRILLE.
PRESSURE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TEST AND BALANCE PROCESS. IF THE BUILDING IS
MANUFACTURERS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS TO SUBMIT TO THE
THE STRIP SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO HANG A MINIMUM OF 12" BELOW THE BOTTOM
NOT UNDER NEUTRAL PRESSURE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TEST AND BALANCE PROCESS,
MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL. THE EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS SHALL INCLUDE
OF THE ASSOCIATED DUCT.
THEN THE TEST AND BALANCE AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, SPECIFIED ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES, AS WELL AS
WITHOUT DELAY NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
FAN CURVES, SOUND LEVELS, CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, WARRANTY INFORMATION, AND ALL
OTHER RELEVANT DATA PRESENTED IN THE SAME FORMAT AS THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY MARK EACH VOLUME
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL, UPON COMPLETION OF ALL NECESSARY
ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
DAMPER'S OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A
TESTING AND BALANCING AND AT LEAST ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION,
VOLUME DAMPER WITH A 2" STANDOFF WITH A LOCKING QUADRANT THAT IS 24 GAUGES OR 2
GAUGES HEAVIER.
SUBMIT THREE (3) BOUND COPIES OF THE TESTAND BALANCE REPORT TO THE MECHANICAL
THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER'S APPROVAL OF THE SHOP DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT
ENGINEER.
SUBMITTALS DOES NOT IN ANY WAY RELIEVE THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR FROM HIS /HER
RESPONSIBILITY TO FURNISH EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND /OR PERFORM WORK AS
ALL DUCT SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL INCLUDE IN HIS/HER BID THE COST OF ANY SHEAVE
REQUIRED BY THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER MAY REQUIRE
.ALL SUPPLY FOR THE FIRST TWENTY (20) FEET FROM THE SUPPLY SIDE OF THE AIR
CHANGES REQUIRED FOR REBALANCING THE SYSTEM. WHEN BALANCING AN AIR HANDLER
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR REDO ANY WORK THAT DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN
HANDLER'S FLEXIBLE CONNECTION: 4.0 IWG POSITIVE STATIC PRESSURE AND VELOCITIES
EQUIPPED WITH A VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE, THE TEST AND BALANCE AND MECHANICAL
INTENT OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER OR THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER MAY REQUIRE A
LESS THAN 4000 FPM.
CONTRACTORS SHALL PROVIDE A FAN MOTOR SHEAVE THAT CREATES THE MAXIMUM
CREDIT TO THE OWNER.
AIRFLOW POSSIBLE WITHOUT OVERLOADING THE FAN MOTOR WHEN THE VARIABLE
ALTERNATIVES TO THE SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS MUST BE EQUAL TO OR
• ALL RETURN FOR THE FIRST TWENTY (20) FEET FROM RETURN SIDE OF THE AIR
FREQUENCY DRIVE IS IN FULL BYPASS MODE. THE VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SHALL THEN
EXCEED THOSE SCHEDULED. IF SUBSTITUTIONS FOR SCHEDULED EQUIPMENT AND
HANDLER'S FLEXIBLE CONNECTION: 4.0 IWG NEGATIVE STATIC PRESSURE AND
BE USED TO BALANCE THE AIR HANDLER TO PROVIDE THE DESIGN AIRFLOW,
MATERIALS ARE TO BE MADE, THEN THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FIRST SUBMIT TO
VELOCITIES LESS THAN 4000 FPM.
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL PRE-TEST AND RECORD ALL SUPPLY, RETURN,
THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER COMPARATIVE LITERATURE CLEARLY SHOWING THE EQUIVALENT
• SUPPLY DUCTWORK (UPSTREAM OF ANY VAV): 2.0 IWG POSITIVE STATIC PRESSURE AND
EXHAUST, AND OUTSIDE AIRFLOWS FOR THE EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVING THE
OPERATING CAPABILITIES AND OTHER PROPERTIES OF THE SUBSTITUTIONS. ALL DEVIATIONS
5TH FLOOR.
MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AND A REQUEST MUST BE MADE SPECIFIC FOR ALL DEVIATIONS.
VELOCITIES LESS THAN 2500 FPM.
WHEN SUBSTITUTIONS ARE MADE, THE CONTRACTOR ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF
COORDINATING WITH OTHER TRADES ON ANY CHANGES REQUIRED FOR THE SUBSTITUTION,
• SUPPLY DUCTWORK (DOWNSTREAM OF ANY VAV): 1.0 IWG POSITIVE STATIC PRESSURE
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN THE RECORD DRAWINGS TO USE AS A
INCLUDING CASTS, ASSOCIATED WITH DUCTWORK, PIPING, ELECTRICAL AND STRUCTURAL TO
AND VELOCITIES LESS THAN 1600 FPM.
REFERENCE. THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL MEET WITH THE MECHANICAL
IMPLEMENT THE SUBSTITUTED ITEM(S).
• ALL OTHER RETURN DUCTWORK: 1.0 IWG NEGATIVE STATIC PRESSURE AND VELOCITIES
ENGINEER TO IDENTIFY ANY SYSTEM AIRFLOW DEFICIENCIES SO THAT THE MECHANICAL
ENGINEER MAY PROVIDE DIRECTION AS TO HOW THE EXISTING SYSTEMS SHALL BE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATIONS OF THE DIFFUSERS AND
LESS THAN 1600 FOW-
REBALANCED AFTER THE NEW AIR DISTRIBUTION IS COMPLETED.
GRILLES AND SUBMIT REQUEST -FOR- INFORMATION IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
ARCHITECTURAL AND MECHANICAL PORTIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, THE
• ALL EXHAUST AND OUTSIDE AIR DUCTWORK: 1.0 IWG POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE STATIC
THE TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR SHALL BALANCE THE SCOPE OF WORK AS SHOWN ON
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO VERIFY THE TYPES OF CEILINGS IN THE SCOPE OF
PRESSURE AND VELOCITIES LESS THAN 1600 FPM.
THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND RETURN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE SCOPE OF WORK
WORK PRIOR TO ORDERING DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES. FOR DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
AND SERVED BY EXISTING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN
LOCATED IN PLASTER OR GYPSUM CEILINGS, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
• ALL TRANSFER DUCTWORK: 0.5 IWG POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE STATIC PRESSURE AND
AIRFLOWS OR RE- BALANCE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AIRFLOWS IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE
METALAIRE MODEL TBPF / TITUS MODEL TRM PLASTER FRAMES. THE FRAMES MAY BE
VELOCITIES LESS THAN 500 FPM.
EXISTING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE BALANCED PROPERLY.
ALUMINUM IN NON - FIRE -RATED CEILINGS BUT MUST BE STEEL IN FIRE -RATED CEILINGS. THE
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE FINISH OF ALL DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES,
• ANY OTHER DUCTWORK: REFER TO SMACNA "HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ".
EXPOSED DUCTWORK, GRAVITY VENTILATORS, LOUVERS, AND WALL CAPS WITH THE
10. SUBSTANTIAL AND FINAL COMPLETION
ARCHITECT. ALL VISIBLE EXTERIOR COMPONENTS (SUCH AS EXPOSED DUCTWORK AND
5. DUCT LEAKAGE PERFORMANCE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A SET OF CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED,
LOUVERS} SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH APAINT -GRIP FINISH.
DUCT CONSTRUCTION AND SEALING SYSTEMS SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2007
REPRODUCIBLE AS -BUILT DRAWINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE A COMPLETE SET
3. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
FLORIDA ENERGY CODE (INCLUDING THE 2009 SUPPLEMENTS) AND SMACNA'S "HVAC DUCT
OF THOSE DRAWINGS IN BOTH ELECTRONIC AND HARDCOPY FORMATS TO THE OWNER UPON
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ", IF THERE IS A CONFLICT AMONG THE STANDARDS, THEN THE
FINAL COMPLETION,
ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S'
MORE STRINGENT STANDARD SHALL BE ENFORCED.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS. THOSE MANUALS WILL TYPICALLY PROVIDE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ALL COOLING AND HEATING COILS,
MORE DETAIL THAN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL SEAL ALL TRANSVERSE JOINTS, LONGITUDINAL SEAMS,
CONDENSATE PANS, AND CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, THEN
AND DUCT WALL PENETRATIONS TO A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DUCT LEAKAGE CLASS OF THREE'
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO REPLACE ALL FILTERS AND BELTS PRIOR TO
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A REQUEST- FOR - INFORMATION TO THE
(3) CFM PER 100 SQUARE FEET OF DUCT AREA (1,5 %) FOR ROUND DUCT AND SIX (6) CFM PER
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND PROVIDE TWO (3) COMPLETE REPLACEMENT SETS OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
100 SQUARE FEET OF DUCT AREA (3 %) FOR ALL OTHER DUCT TYPES, UNLESS OTHERWISE
FILTERS AND (2) SETS OF BELTS FOR ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OWNER UPON
NOTED ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR AUTHORIZED BY THE MECHANICAL
FINAL COMPLETION.
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE VIBRATION ISOLATION AS RECOMMENDED BY
ENGINEER. TRANSVERSE JOINTS ARE CONNECTIONS OF TWO DUCT OR FITTING ELEMENTS
THE MANUFACTURERS AND /OR REQUIRED BY THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER TO ENSURE QUIET
ORIENTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRFLOW. LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ARE
THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL PROVIDE FIVE (5) BOUND COPIES
OPERATION OF THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. NO UNDUE VIBRATION OR SOUND SHALL BE
JOINTS ORIENTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRFLOW. DUCT WALL PENETRATIONS ARE
OF ALL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WARRANTIES, MANUFACTURER'S
TRANSMITTED TO THE STRUCTURE OR ANY OCCUPIED SPACES WITHIN THE STRUCTURE.
OPENINGS MADE BY SCREWS, NON - SELF - SEALING FASTENERS, PIPES, TUBING, RODS, AND
WARRANTIES, PARTS LISTS, AND INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL
WIRE. ROUND AND FLAT -OVAL SPIRAL LOCK SEAMS NEED NOT BE SEALED PRIOR TO
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ALL
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FILTER RACKS FOR THE MECHANICAL
ASSEMBLY BUT SHALL BE COATED AFTER ASSEMBLY TO REDUCE LEAKAGE. ALL OTHER
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OWNER UPON FINAL COMPLETION.
EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. THE FILTER RACKS SHALL BE INSTALLED SUCH THAT SUFFICIENT
CONNECTIONS ARE CONSIDERED TRANSVERSE JOINTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
CLEARANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR MAINTENANCE AND SHALL BE SEALED AIRTIGHT. THE
SPIN -INS, TAPS OR OTHER BRANCH CONNECTIONS, ACCESS DOOR FRAMES, AND DUCT
11. AHCA PROJECTS
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A TOTAL OF THREE (3) COMPLETE SETS OF
CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN CHAPTER 35 OF
FILTERS FOR ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE SIZE AND ARRANGEMENT RECOMMENDED
ASHRAE'S 'FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK".
THE GENERAL, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL REVIEW, UNDERSTAND,
BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FILTERS SHALL PROVIDE ASHRAE FILTRATION EFFICIENCY AS
AND FULLY IMPLEMENT THE OWNER'S INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) PLAN.
SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR 30% ASHRAE FILTRATION EFFICIENCY (MERV
EXISTING DUCTWORK, SHALL BE RESEALED CLASS "A" AND SHALL HAVE THE INSULATION
6} IF NO HIGHER VALUE IS SPECIFIED.
REPLACED TO REDUCE LEAKAGE.
ALL AIR HANDLERS AND FANS SHALL SHUT DOWN IF A FIRE ALARM IS ACTIVATED. ALL FANS
SERVING AN AREA SERVED BY ONLY ONE AIR HANDLER SHALL BE INTERLOCKED WITH THE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A SECONDARY DRAIN PAN AND A FLOAT
6. ACCESS PANELS, FIRE DAMPERS, AND FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS
ASSOCIATED AIR HANDLER.
SWITCH UNDER EACH AIR HANDLER OR FAN COIL UNIT, THE FLOAT SWITCH SHALL SHUT ITS
ASSOCIATED AIR HANDLER DOWN IF OVERFLOW IS DETECTED.
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS PANELS TO ALLOW ACCESS TO
ALL FILTER HOUSING FRAME BLANK OFF PANELS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF RIGID
VOLUME DAMPERS ABOVE PLASTER OR GYPSUM CEILINGS, TURNING VANES, FIRE DAMPERS,
MATERIALS, HAVE A SEALING SURFACE AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE SURFACE
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL STARTERS, CONTACTORS, RELAYS,
FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS, DUCT - MOUNTED SMOKE DETECTORS, AND WHERE REQUIRED FOR THE
AREA OF THE NORMALLY - INSTALLED FILTER MEDIA, AND BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE
CONTROLS, AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE AND WORKING POWER
MAINTENANCE OF ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. ACCESS PANELS SHALL HAVE A FIRE RATING
FILTER HOUSING FRAME.
AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK. THE
EQUAL TO THE PENETRATED ASSEMBLY, WITH A MINIMUM FIRE RATING OF ONE (1) HOUR.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ALL DISCONNECT SWITCHES, CONDUIT, AND WIRING
WHEN THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SPACE AND
FOR THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTACH A BRIGHTLY - COLORED STRIP OF PLASTIC
EXISTING SUPPLY, RETURN, AND /OR EXHAUST AIR DUCTWORK AND ASSOCIATED AIR
SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. THE
TAPE TO EVERY DUCT - MOUNTED ACCESS PANEL. THE STRIP SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH
DISTRIBUTION OUTLETS ARE TO BE REMOVED, THE DUCTWORK AND AIR DISTRIBUTION
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE
TO HANG A MINIMUM OF 12" BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE ASSOCIATED DUCT.
OUTLETS SHALL BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHASING REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN
COMPLETE SYSTEM AND SHALL ENSURE THAT WIRING DIAGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE
THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
OWNER. NO WIRING OF ANY KIND SHALL BE EXPOSED IN FINISHED AREAS,
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FIRE DAMPER AT EVERY DUCT
PENETRATION OF A FIRE -RATED ASSEMBLY AND AFIRE /SMOKE DAMPER WITH A MINIMUM
THE OPERATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE SPACE(S) UNDER
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS
FIRE/SMOKE RATING OF TWO (2) HOURS AT EVERY DUCT PENETRATION OF A SMOKE
CONSTRUCTION UNTIL ALL NEW SYSTEMS ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL. THE MECHANICAL
STARTED, TESTED, ADJUSTED, AND PLACED IN SATISFACTORY OPERATING CONDITION PRIOR
ASSEMBLY OR CHASE. EACH FIREISMOKE DAMPER SHALL CLOSE
CONTRACTOR SHALL INCLUDE IN HIS /HER BID ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED MAINTAINING THE
TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL
EXISTING SYSTEMS OPERATION. THESE COSTS MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE
WORKMANSHIP, MATERIALS, AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS FOR A
AND THE ASSOCIATED AIR HANDLER SHALL SHUT DOWN IF EITHER OF THE AIR HANDLER'S OR
LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY THE OWNER AND SHALL
THE SPACE'S SMOKE DETECTORS ARE ACTIVATED.
REPAIR ANY DEFECTS OCCURRING WITHIN THAT TIME WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. ALL
A.TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT RELOCATION OF EXISTING DUCTWORK AND /OR PIPING TO
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE COVERED FOR THE DURATION OF
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUCTWORK AND PIPING
ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
THE MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES AND THE
SUPPORTS WITHIN EIGHTEEN (I 8) INCHES OF BOTH SIDES OF ALL FIRE -RATED ASSEMBLIES.
B. TEMPORARY CHILLED AND /OR HEATING HOT WATER LINES.
DUCTWORK AND PIPING SHALL NOT BE SUPPORTED BY FIRE -RATED WALLS, BUT INSTEAD
C,.TEMPORARY INSULATED FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK AND /OR BYPASS DUCTWORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH ORIGINALS OF ALL MANUFACTURER'S
SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY THE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
D.TEMPORARY POWER AND /OR HEAT.
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES. ALL COMPRESSORS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A MINIMUM
E. TEMPORARY RE- BALANCING OF ONE OR MORE EXISTING SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN
FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY.
7. CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES
REQUIRED AIR CHANGES AND /OR PRESSURE RELATIONSHIPS.
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE
CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF COPPER (TYPE '12 OR HEAVIER), OR
REQUIREMENTS WITH THE VOLTAGE AVAILABLE AT THE PROJECT SITE PRIOR TO ORDERING
GALVANIZED STEEL (MINIMUM SCHEDULE 40). THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
ANY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT,
A P -TRAP AT EACH FAN COIL'S CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE CONNECTION. EACH CONDENSATE
.
DRAIN LINE SHALL BE SLOPED DOWN A MINIMUM OF ONE - EIGHTH (1/8) INCH PER LINEAR FOOT
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN ANY EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN
TOWARD THE ASSOCIATED POINT OF DISCHARGE.
THE SCOPE OF WORK AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
SHALL REMOVE EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT REQUESTED BY THE OWNER FROM
THE DIAMETER OF THE CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE SHALL BE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE
THE PROJECT SITE AND DISPOSE OF IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE CONNECTION. TO AVOID EXCESSIVE DIPS IN AND TO PREVENT ANY
SHIFTING OF THE CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES, THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
SUPPORTS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERVALS: THREE (3) FEET FOR CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES
CONSTRUCTED OF PVC, SIX (6) FEET FOR CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES CONSTRUCTED OF
COPPER, AND TEN (10) FEET FOR CONDENSATE LINES CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL.
CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE SUPPORTS SHALL BE FIXED SOLIDLY IN PLACE.
MECHANICAL SHEET INDEX
M0.1
MECHANICAL GENERAL SPECS, LEGEND, AND NOTES
M1.0
MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION
M2.0
MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - RENOVATION
M3.0
MECHANICAL DETAILS
APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:
2007 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
2007 FLORIDA MECHANICAL CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
2007 FLORIDA PLUMBING CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
2007 FLORIDA FUEL GAS CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
2007 FLORIDA ENERGY CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
2007 FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS
UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE
FIRE MARSHAL
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2005 EDITION
2006 GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES
BASIS OF DESIGN
INDOOR AIR DESIGN CONDITIONS:
0
SUMMER: DB / RH - 75 °F 150 /o
WINTER: DB / RH - 70 °F / 50%
OUTDOOR AIR DESIGN CONDITIONS:
COOLING @ 0.4% DB /MCWB - 91.8 °F / 77.6 °F
0
HEATING 99.6lo DB - 47.7-F
BASED ON 2009 ASHRAE FUNDAMENTALS
ASHRAE LOCATION: MIAMI INTL AP, FL.
MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES
1. THE DESIGN DRAWINGS OF ALL CATEGORIES AND TRADES
(ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION,
CIVIL, MECHANICAL, HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING AND ELECTRICAL) AND ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND
SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BE EXAMINED AND BE VIEWED IN
CONNECTION AND CONJUNCTION WITH EACH OTHERTO INSURE
THE PROPER LOCATION OF ALL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT. MAKE
PARTICULAR NOTE OF LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON
THE ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS.
2. ROUTE EXHAUST AND OUTSIDE AIR DUCTWORK ABOVE ALL OTHER
HVAC SYSTEM COMPONENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. VERIFY ALL
CLEARANCES PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
3. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL
VOLUME DAMPERS ARE ACCESSIBLE.
4. ALL FLEXIBLE DUCTS IN ALL SMOKE COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE
'THERMAFIN" OR "METALFLEX" HOSPITAL GRADE TYPE WITH
METALLIC LINERS. REFER TO DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
5. ALL INTERIOR AIR HANDLERS MUST BE INSTALLED BELOW THE
INSULATION BARRIER AND WITHIN THE INSULATED ENVELOPE OF
THE BUILDING.
6. SHUTTING DOWN OF RTU /AHU FOR MAINTENANCE WILL ALSO
SHUT DOWN ALL ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FANS IN SAME SMOKE
COMPARTMENT. REFER TO EXHAUST FAN SCHEDULE FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
7. ALL AIR HANDLERS MUST RUN DURING HOURS IN WHICH EXHAUST
AND OUTSIDE AIR UNITS RUN. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
SHALL INSTALL ALL THERMOSTATS SUCH THATTHE'AUTO'
SETTING CONTROLS THE ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
IDENTICALLY TO THE'ON' SETTING.
8. ROUTE CONDENSATE DRAIN FROM PATIENT ROOM AIR HANDLERS
TO EXISTING CONDENSATE DISPOSAL PIPING SYSTEM.
9. GFI RECEPTACLES ARE TO BE PROVIDED BY DIVISION 16 TO
SERVICE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ON ROOF AS DEFINED IN
NFPA -70 (2002) PARAGRAPH 210.63. , w
10. PROVIDE FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS AT EVERY PENETRATION OF A
FIRE/SMOKE WALL OR CHASE.
11. PROVIDE FIRE DAMPERS AT EVERY PENETRATION OF A FIRE WALL
AND FIRE RATED CEILING,
12. PROVIDE DIELECTRIC UNIONS AT ALL PIPING POINTS OF
CONNECTION BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS.
MECHANICAL LEGEND
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NEW RIGID DUCTWORK
* NEW POINT OF CONNECTION TO EXISTING
SUPPLY DUCTWORK TRANSITION UP OR DOWN
RETURN DUCTWORK TRANSITION UP OR DOWN
EXHAUST DUCTWORK TRANSITION UP OR DOWN
DUCTWORK CROSSOVER OR CROSSUNDER AT
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR'S DISCRETION
90° ELBOW WITH TURNING VANES
45° ELBOW WITH TURNING VANES
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B.F.F. BELOW FINISHED FLOOR
A.F.F. ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
G.C. GENERAL CONTRACTOR
P.C. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
M.C. MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS
WHEN PROVIDING SUBMITTAL DATA ON EQUIPMENT, CLEARLY
INDICATE MODEL NUMBER, SELECTION, ELECTRICAL DATA
(VOLTS /PHASE/AMPS /ETC.), AND ALL ACCESSORIES. UNMARKED
COPIED OF EQUIPMENT CUT SHEETS AND INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS
WILL BE RETURNED AND REQUIRE RESUBMISSION. SEE MECHANICAL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY & FREQUENCY REQUIRED FROM OWNER
ITEM
ACTIVITY
MINIMUM FREQUENCY
FILTERS AND AIR CLEANING
MAINTAIN ACCORDING TO O &M MANUAL
CHECK MONTHLY
DEVICES
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VISUALLY INSPECT OR REMOTELY MONITOR FOR PROPER FUNCTION
EVERY THREE MONTHS
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EQUIPMENT /COMPONENT
KEEP THE SPACE PROVIDED AROUND THE VENTILATION EQUIPMENT FOR
ACCESSIBILITY
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CLEAR
VISIBLE MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
INVESTIGATE AND RECTIFY
WATER INTRUSION OR I
INVESTIGATE AND RECTIFY
ACCUMULATION
NEGATIVE PRESSURE IS DETECTED
VERIFY PROPER OUTSIDE AIR AND EXHAUST AIRFLOW
FAN
CHECK FOR BELT ADJUSTMENTS AND GREASE BEARINGS
EVERY THREE MONTHS
AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS
CHECK THE UNIT DRAIN PANS AND CONDENSATE PIPING TO ENSURE THAT
CHECK MONTHLY
THERE ARE NO BLOCKAGES
INSPECT THE COOLING COILS FOR DIRT, BENT FINS, ETC. IF THE COILS
CHECK MONTHLY
APPEAR DIRTY, CLEAN THEM
MANUALLY ROTATE THE CONDENSER FANS TO ENSURE FREE MOVEMENT
EVERY SIX MONTHS
AND CHECK MOTOR BEARINGS FOR WEAR. VERIFY THAT ALL OF THE FAN
MOUNTING HARDWARE IS TIGHT
INSPECT THE F /A -R/A DAMPER HINGES AND PINS TO ENSURE THAT ALL
EVERY SIX MONTHS
MOVING PARTS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED. KEEP THE BLADES CLEAN AS
NECESSARY.
VERIFY THAT ALL DAMPER LINKAGES MOVE FREELY; LUBRICATE WITH
EVERY SIX MONTHS
GREASE, IF NECESSARY
CHECK THE FAN SHAFT BEARINGS FOR WEAR. REPLACE THE BEARINGS AS
EVERY SIX MONTHS
NECESSARY
LUBRICATE THE SUPPLY FAN SHAFT BEARINGS
EVERY SIX MONTHS
CHECK THE SUPPLY FAN BELTS. IF THE BELTS ARE FRAYED OR WORN
CHECK MONTHLY
REPLACE THEM
CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE GASKET AROUND THE CONTROL PANEL
EVERY SIX MONTHS
DOORS. THESE GASKETS MUST FIT CORRECTLY AND BE IN GOOD
CONDITION TO PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE
CLEAN COOLING COIL AND CONDENSER COIL
EVERY YEAR
STRAIGHTEN ANY BENT COIL FINS WITH A PIN COMB
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