08-957-014MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. MECHANICAL GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. THE SCOPE OF THE WORK SHALL INCLUDE THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF THE
NECESSARY MATERIAL AND LABOR TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK INDICATED BY THE DRAWINGS AND
HEREIN SPECIFIED. THIS SHALL INCLUDE ANY INCIDENTAL ACCESSORIES NECESSARY TO MAKE
THE WORK COMPLETE IN ALL ASPECTS AND READY FOR OPERATION. ALL WORK BY THIS
CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES,
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
B. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AT THE JOB SITE
BEFORE SUBMITTING PROPOSALS. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS SHALL BE TAKEN AS EVIDENCE
THAT SUCH INSPECTION HAS TAKEN PLACE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
THE COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, AND THE LACK OF SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON
THE DRAWINGS SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
C. CCRD PARTNERS HAS NOT PERFORMED ANY ASBESTOS INSPECTION AND IS NOT AWARE OF, NOR
WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY ASBESTOS RELATED ITEMS. ASBESTOS RELATED ITEMS WILL BE
HANDLED UNDER A SEPARATE CONTRACT WITH THE BUILDING OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH THE OWNERS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR FOR TESTING AND
REMOVAL PRIOR TO ANY ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION.
D. ALL PERSONS PROPOSING TO SUBMIT QUOTATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO VISIT THE SITE OF THE WORK COVERED BY
THE DOCUMENTS AND ARE TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AS THEY
AFFECT THE PROJECT. CLAIMS RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO VISIT THE SITE OR INSPECT THE
EXISTING CONDITIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
E. ADJACENT AREAS OF THE BUILDING WILL BE OCCUPIED DURING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION
PERIOD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH THE OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE FOR ACCESS TO
THESE AREAS SHOULD THE NEED ARISE. SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS WILL REQUIRE SCHEDULING WITH
THE OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE.
F. NEW MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BEAR THE U.L LABEL
WHERE APPLICABLE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. ALL WORK SHALL BE GUARANTEED AGAINST
DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR
AFTER COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE OWNER.
G. DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY, INTENDING TO SHOW GENERAL RUNS AND LOCATIONS OF
PIPING, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL
COORDINATION OF TRADES WITH EXISTING STRUCTURAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND PROVIDING NECESSARY OFFSETS, TRANSITIONS, PIPE REROUTING,
MATERIALS AND LABOR TO ARRANGE EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND PIPING AS REQUIRED FOR A
PROPER AND ACCESSIBLE INSTALLATION. CLOSE COORDINATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL
SERVICES ABOVE CEILING.
H. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE
CODES AND STANDARDS IN CASE OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
AND THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AND THE OWNER IN WRITING OF SUCH DIFFERENCE. SHOULD THE
CONTRACTOR PERFORM ANY WORK THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS, HE SHALL BEAR ALL COSTS ARISING IN CORRECTING SUCH
DEFECTS. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ORDINANCES, UTILITY
COMPANY REGULATIONS, AND APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF NATIONALLY ACCEPTED CODES AND
STANDARDS. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR SUPPLY EQUIPMENT DIFFERING FROM THE SPECIFIED
ITEMS IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITHOUT NOTIFICATION TO THE ENGINEER, HE SHALL BEAR
ALL COSTS TO UPGRADE DEFICIENCIES ARISING FROM SUCH.
I. WHERE ONLY ONE MANUFACTURER'S NAME IS LISTED IN THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION, OTHER
MANUFACTURERS OF SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS AND OF EQUAL OR BETTER PERFORMANCE
CAPACITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR "OR EQUAL' APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEER. WHERE MORE
THAN ONE MANUFACTURER IS LISTED IN THE NOTES do EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS, ONLY THOSE
NAMED MANUFACTURERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL
J, SHOULD A SUBSTITUTION BE ACCEPTED, AND SHOULD THE SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL PROVE
DEFECTIVE, OR OTHERWISE UNSATISFACTORY FOR THE SERVICE INTENDED WITHIN THE GUARANTEE
PERIOD, THIS MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REPLACED WITH THE MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
SPECIFIED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
K. PROVIDE ACCESS, INCLUDING NECESSARY ACCESS DOORS, FOR NEW AND EXISTING EQUIPMENT
REQUIRING OPERATION AND /OR MAINTENANCE RELOCATE EXISTING AND LOCATE ALL NEW
EQUIPMENT SUCH THAT OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE IS NOT RESTRICTED.
L DO NOT RUN PIPING OR DUCTWORK, OR LOCATE EQUIPMENT, WITH RESPECT TO SWITCHBOARDS,
PANEL BOARDS, POWER PANELS, MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS OR DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS, WITHIN
42 INCHES IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT, OVER EQUIPMENT, OR WITHIN 36 INCHES HORIZONTALLY OF
SAME SPACE.
M. CODES AND STANDARDS
THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES AND STANDARDS:
1. STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY HEALTH AND BUILDING CODES.
2. NFPA 51B, 1999 EDITION.
3. NFPA 70, 2002 EDITION.
4. NFPA 72, 2002 EDITION.
5. NFPA 90A, 2002 EDITION.
6. NFPA 99: STANDARD FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, 2002 EDITION.
7. NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE, 2003 EDITION.
B. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, BUILDING 2004 EDITION
WITH 2006 SUPPLEMENTS
9. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL 2004 EDITION
WITH 2006 SUPPLEMENTS
10. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING 2004 EDITION
WITH 2006 SUPPLEMENTS
11. OTHER REFERENCED NFPA CODES.
12. ANSI A117.1- 1992 - ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES.
13. THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT(ADA), ACCESSIBILITY
GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES -1991.
14. GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITAL AND
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (GUIDELINES 2006 EDITION)
15. NFPA 13, 2002 EDITION.
16. FLORIDA FIRE MARSHALL'S RULE CHAPTER 69A -3.012
17. FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (FAC ADOPTED AUGUST 8, 2005)
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2. MECHANICAL DEMOLITION
A. THE WORK OF THIS SECTION SHALL INCLUDE FURNISHING ALL LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR THE
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING PIPING, DUCTWORK, AND EQUIPMENT AS INDICATED
ON THE DRAWINGS.
B. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING FIELD CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO ACCURATELY
COORDINATE LIMITS OF DEMOLITION WITH NEW WORK FOR THIS AREA. EXISTING DUCTWORK AND
PIPING SHOWN ON PLANS MAY NOT EXACTLY MATCH THE ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS. IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO REWORK THE EXISTING DUCTWORK OR PIPING TO MATCH WHAT IS DEPICTED ON
THE PLANS. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTING DUCTWORK AND PIPE ROUTING AND LOCATIONS
AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUIRED TO AVOID CONFLICTS.
C. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING SCRAP MATERIALS AND DEBRIS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WORK FROM THE SITE. ASCERTAIN AS TO WHAT MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
IS TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION OF THE OWNER.
D. ALL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, ETC. DESIGNATED FOR REMOVAL; SHALL INCLUDE ALL HANGERS,
SUPPORTS AND APPURTENANCES. ANY SERVICE NOT TOTALLY REMOVED OR REUSED SHALL BE
CAPPED, SEALED, OR OTHERWISE TERMINATED IN AN ACCEPTABLE MANNER.
E. SELECT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATE TO THE SCALE AND SIZE OF CONSTRUCTION. AVOID
USE OF NOISE PRODUCING EQUIPMENT WHEN POSSIBLE.
F. REMOVE DUCTWORK, AND EQUIPMENT WHERE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS
OR WHERE REMOVAL IS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF NEW WORK UNDER
THIS CONTRACT.
G. TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, ITS CONTENTS AND
AREAS OF THE SITE NOT WITHIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITS; TAKE ANY MEASURES NECESSARY TO
PROTECT PERSONNEL FROM THE HAZARDS OF CONSTRUCTION.
H. WHERE EXISTING MATERIALS OR ASSEMBLIES ARE TO BE REMOVED, MODIFIED OR OTHERWISE
INCORPORATED IN THE WORK, TAKE CARE TO PREVENT DAMAGE. PROVIDE TEMPORARY
PROTECTION WHERE NEW OR EXISTING OPENINGS IN ROOF OR WALLS ARE REQUIRED.
I. WHERE FINISHES ARE INDICATED TO BE PATCHED OR REPAIRED, PERFORM DEMOLITION WORK WITH
CARE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING AREAS AND TO FACILITATE THE PATCHING AND
REPAIRING WORK.
3. PRODUCTS, EQUPMENT AND EXECUTION
A. CEILING SUPPLY OUTLETS, GRILLES AND REGISTERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS SCHEDULED ON THE
DRAWINGS BY TITUS, METALAIRE, KRUGER, OR EQUAL
B. PROVIDE COMPOSITE INSULATION (INSULATION JACKETS, COVERINGS, SEALERS, MASTICS AND
ADHESIVE) WITH FLAME- SPREAD RATINGS OF 25 OR LESS AND A SMOKE - DEVELOPED RATING OF
50 OR LESS, AS TESTED BY ASTM K04 (HFFA 255) METHOD.
C. MAINTAIN INTEGRITY OF VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS ON PIPE AND DUCTWORK INSULATION, AND
PROTECT TO PREVENT PUNCTURE OR OTHER DAMAGE SEAL OPEN ENDS OF INSULATION WITH
MASTIC. SECTIONALLY SEAL ALL BUTT ENDS WITH WHITE VAPOR BARRIER COATING. EXTEND
INSULATION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION THROUGH WALLS, FLOORS AND SIMILAR PIPING PENETRATIONS,
EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE INDICATED.
D. FURNISH AND INSTALL SMOKE, FIRE AND /OR FIRE /SMOKE DAMPERS WHERE SHOWN ON THE
DRAWINGS, AND REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY. DAMPERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS
RECOMMENDED BY SMACNA AND COMPLY WITH U.L AND LOCAL ORDINANCES AS REQUIRED BY
THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
E HOT WATER PIPING SHALL BE AMERICAN MANUFACTURED SCHEDULE 40
BLACK STEEL OR TYPE "L" COPPER PIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING:
1. 2 -1/2" AND SMALLER: STANDARD WEIGHT, BLACK STEEL (AMERICAN
MANUFACTURED) PIPE WITH BLACK MALLEABLE IRON SCREWED FITTINGS OR
TYPE 'L' COPPER WITH WROUGHT COPPER FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITH 95/5
SOLDER.
F. PIPE, EQUIPMENT, ETC., SHALL BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED FROM STRUCTURE
WITH THE USE OF APPROVED TYPE CLEVIS, TRAPEZE HANGERS OR FLOOR
STANDS WITH SPACING AS FOLLOWS:
1. STEEL PIPE OR COPPER TUBING - 1 -1/2" OR LESS, 6 FOOT
INTERVALS.
2. FITTINGS - WITHIN 2' -0" OF EACH CHANGE OF DIRECTION.
2 -1/2" AND SMALLER: STANDARD WEIGHT, BLACK STEEL (AMERICAN
MANUFACTURED) PIPE WITH BLACK MALLEABLE IRON SCREWED FITTINGS OR
TYPE 'L' COPPER WITH WROUGHT COPPER FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITH 95/5
SOLDER.
G. PROVIDE AND INSTALL UNIONS AT PROPER POINTS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF
A PIPE, EQUIPMENT, ETC., WITHOUT INJURY TO OTHER PARTS OF THE
SYSTEM AND TO PREVENT CORROSION DUE TO ELECTROLYSIS. ALL
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A MANNER TO PERMIT ACCESS FOR
SERVICE WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY. UNIONS SHALL BE DIELECTRIC WHERE
DISSIMILAR MATERIALS OCCUR. PRESSURE RATINGS SAME AS FITTINGS.
H. MAINTAIN INTEGRITY OF VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS ON PIPE AND DUCTWORK
INSULATION, AND PROTECT TO PREVENT PUNCTURE OR OTHER DAMAGE.
SEAL OPEN ENDS OF INSULATION WITH MASTIC. SECTIONALLY SEAL ALL
BUTT ENDS OF CHILLED WATER INSULATION OF FITTINGS WITH WHITE VAPOR
BARRIER COATING. EXTEND PIPING INSULATION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
THROUGH WALLS, FLOORS AND SIMILAR PIPING PENETRATIONS, EXCEPT
WHERE OTHERWISE INDICATED. INSTALL PROTECTIVE METAL SHIELDS AND
FOAM GLASS INSERTS WHERE PIPE HANGERS BEAR ON OUTSIDE OF
INSULATION.
I. ISOLATION VALVES FOR HEATING HOT WATER SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUAL TO
MILWAUKEE "BUTTERBALL" OR NIBCO BALL VALVES AND PROVIDED AT EACH
PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE AUTO AIR VENTS IN HEATING WATER
PIPING WHERE HIGH POINTS OCCUR.
4. DUCTWORK AND ACCESSORIES
A. RECTANGULAR 'LOW PRESSURE" SHEET METAL DUCT SHALL BE GAUGE STEEL SHEETS AND
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA STANDARDS FOR 1.0' W.C. (DUCTS FOR MEDICAL WORK
FABRICATED OF CONTINUOUS HOT DIP MILL GALVANIZED MINIMUM 26 SHALL NOT BE LINED, BUT
WILL BE WRAPPED WITH INSULATING MATERIAL)
B. 'LOW PRESSURE' DUCT FITTINGS SHALL BE FABRICATED OF CONTINUOUS HOT DIP MILL
GALVANIZED MINIMUM 26 GAUGE STEEL SHEETS AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 0.5" W.C.
C. RECTANGULAR SHEET METAL DUCT AND FITTINGS SHALL BE FABRICATED OF FITTINGS SHALL BE
FABRICATED OF CONTINUOUS HOT DIP MILL GALVANIZED MINIMUM 26 GAUGE STEEL SHEETS AND
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA STANDARDS FOR 3.0' W.C. (DUCTS FOR MEDICAL WORK
SHALL NOT BE LINED, BUT WILL BE WRAPPED). CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
1. RECTANGULAR - DUCT MATE SYSTEM
2. ROUND - SPIRAL DUCT SYSTEM, METAL INNER LINER
D. RECTANGULAR DUCTS SHALL BE INSULATED WITH 3/4 POUND PER CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM DENSITY,
2" THICK, COMMERCIAL GRADE, OWENS - CORNING FIBERGLASS FOIL BACKED ALL SERVICE DUCT
WRAP, OR EQUAL
E. FLEXIBLE DUCTS SHALL BE METAL FLEX. INNER DUCT LINER FOR ALL DUCTS TO BE METAL
FLEXIBLE DUCTS SHALL BE LISTED AS U.L 181 CLASS (1) AIR DUCT AND SHALL COMPLY WITH
NFPA STANDARDS 90A AND 90B.
F. CONTRACTOR SHALL BALANCE THE HVAC SYSTEMS FOR DESIGNATED AIR CFM QUANTITIES AND
SHALL BE N.E.B.B. OR A.A.B.C. APPROVED. SUBMIT REPORT ON NEBB, AABC, OR SMACNA FORMS
FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEER. EXTENT OF BALANCING WORK TO INCLUDE RE BALANCING OF
EXISTING SUPPLY RETURN AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE DESIGN CFM ON
SUBJECT PROJECT. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WITHOUT INTERFERENCE
AND IN STRICT COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES.
G. DUCT ACCESS DOORS: PROVIDE RIGID AND CLOSE FITTING DOORS OF
GALVANIZED STEEL WITH SEALING GASKETS AND QUICK FASTENING LOCKING
DEVICES. FOR INTERNALLY LINED OR INSTALLED DUCTWORK, INSTALL MINIMUM ONE INCH THICK
INSULATION WITH SHEET METAL COVER. INSTALL AT EACH FIRE DAMPER. DOORS TO BE EQUAL
TO FLEX MASTER 'THE INSPECTOR SERIES.'
H. DUCT PENETRATIONS THROUGH FIRE/SMOKE RATED PARTITIONS /WALLS SHALL BE SEALED WITH
FIRE RATED SEALANT WHICH SHALL MAINTAIN THE RATED INTEGRITY OF THE WALL
WHERE DUCTS PENETRATE FIRE WALLS OR PARTITIONS, FIRE DAMPERS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
THE CONSTRUCTION IN A MANNER DIRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DAMPERS. WHERE
DUCTS ARE NOT RATED AS FIRE WALLS, INSTALL 1 -1/2 x 1 -1/2 ANGLE COMPLETELY FRAMING
THE OPENING ON FOUR SIDES.
J. DUCT SUPPORTS:
SUPPORT HORIZONTAL DUCTWORK ON HANGERS AT INTERVALS OF NOT MORE THAN 8' APART.
ATTACH HANGERS TO OVERHEAD STRUCTURE WITH THE USE OF APPROVED STRUCTURAL INSERTS
AND SUPPORT HARDWARE SUPPORT HARDWARE SHALL COMPLY WITH MSS SP -69 SPECIFICATIONS.
C- CLAMPS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED. DUCT HANGER STRAPS AND SUPPORT RODS SHALL COMPLY
WITH SMACNA STANDARDS.
5. DUCT INSULATION
A. ALL SHEET METAL DUCTWORK SHALL BE EXTERNALLY INSULATED.
WITH 2' THICK FIBERGLAS DUCT WRAP HAVING A 0.25K FACTOR
0 75' F.
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETE SUBMITTALS ON ALL
INSULATION MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED.
C. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS: OWENS- CORNING, JOHNS - MANVILLE,
MANSON (CERTAIN TEED), KNAUFF OR EQUAL
D. WRAP FLEXIBLE FIBERGLASS INSULATION AROUND DUCTS AND SECURE
WITH OUTWARD - CLINCHING STAPLES. ADDITIONALLY, DUCTS 24 INCHES
WIDE AND LARGER SHALL SECURE INSULATION WITH STICK CUPS ON 18"
CENTERS. LAP INSULATION A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) INCHES, AND SEAL
SEAMS AND PENETRATIONS WITH AN APPROVED MASTIC REINFORCED WITH
THREE (3) INCHES OF GLASS MESH REINFORCEMENT, OR THREE (3) INCHES
FOIL/VAPOR- BARRIER TAPE SEAL RAW GLASS TO DUCT WHERE
INSULATION TERMINATES. SEAL ALL LAPS AND PENETRATIONS IN VAPOR
BARRIER JACKET WITH AN APPROVED VAPOR BARRIER MASTIC.
E. BUTT INSULATION TOGETHER AND SECURELY STAPLE IN PLACE WITH
OUTWARD - CLINCHING STAPLES ON 3" CENTERS. INSTALL
FACTORY- FURNISHED LAPS AT THE BUTT JOINTS. NEATLY BEVEL AND
FINISH INSULATION WHERE IT TERMINATES. SEAL ALL LAPS AND
PENETRATIONS IN VAPOR BARRIER JACKET WITH AN APPROVED VAPOR
BARRIER MASTIC. USE OF DOUBLE TAPE SELF - SEAUNG ADHESIVE
SYSTEMS WILL NEGATE REQUIREMENT FOR STAPLES.
F. PROVIDE COMPOSITE INSULATION (INSULATION JACKETS, COVERINGS,
SEALERS, MASTICS AND ADHESIVE) WITH FLAME- SPREAD RATINGS OF 25
OR LESS AND A SMOKE - DEVELOPED RATING OF 50 OR LESS, AS TESTED
BY ASTM K04 (HFFA 255) METHOD.
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6. PIPE INSULATION
A. INSULATION SHALL BE PROTECTED AT HANGERS BY A SECTION OF CALCIUM
SILICATE PIPE INSULATION AND A 12" LONG HALF -ROUND SHEET METAL
SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE INSULATION. EXTEND PIPING INSULATION
FULL THICKNESS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION THROUGH WALLS, FLOORS AND
SIMILAR PENETRATIONS.
B. HOT WATER PIPING SHALL BE INSULATED WITH OWENS - CORNING
ASJ- SSL -II OR APPROVED EQUAL 1 X " THICK FOR HOT WATER PIPE
INSULATION. FITTINGS AND VALVES SHALL BE FINISHED WITH WHITE 25/50
PVC COVERS OVER MOLDED INSULATION FITTINGS. ALL JOINTS AND LAPS
SHALL BE VAPOR SEALED.
C. PROVIDE INSULATION PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY JOHNS- MANVILLE,
OWENS- CORNING, ARMSTRONG AND CERTAINTEED. FIBERGLASS PIPE
INSULATION SHALL BE ASTM C547 -77, CLASS 1. PROVIDE BANDS, WIRES,
AND CEMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY INSULATION MANUFACTURER FOR THE
APPLICATIONS INDICATED. FLEXIBLE FIBERGLASS DUCTWORK INSULATION
SHALL BE ASTM C553 -70, TYPE I, CLASS B3.
D. PROVIDE COMPOSITE INSULATION (INSULATION JACKETS, COVERINGS,
SEALERS, MASTICS AND ADHESIVE) WITH FLAME- SPREAD RATINGS OF 25
OR LESS AND A SMOKE - DEVELOPED RATING OF 50 OR LESS, AS TESTED
BY ASTM K04 (HFFA 255) METHOD.
7. TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
A. ALL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS NECESSARY FOR THE RENOVATION AND
FINISH -OUT OF THE SPACE SHALL COMPLY TO THE BASE BUILDING
SYSTEM AND CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS. BUILDING STANDARD
CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE UTILIZED.
B. NEW THERMOSTATS OR SENSORS IF REQUIRED SHALL MATCH THE EXISTING
THERMOSTATS OR SENSORS.
C. ALL CONTROL HARING AND POWER HARING FOR CONTROLS SHALL BE BY
THE CONTROLS SUB - CONTRACTOR.
D. AT THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION, ALL NEW AND EXISTING
THERMOSTATS AND SENSORS SHALL BE CALIBRATED.
8. TEST AND BALANCE
A. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL RETAIN THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED AIR
BALANCE FIRM TO PERFORM THE FINAL TESTING AND BALANCING AND PREPARE REPORTS. IF THE
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR IS NEBB CERTIFIED, THEY CAN BALANCE THE SYSTEM.
B, TESTING AND BALANCING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE SPECIFICATIONS
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR
FIELD MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION, SECOND EDITION, 1974, OR NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU STANDARDS.
C. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BALANCE ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NR DEVICES AND VERIFY ALL
CONTROLS. RESPONSIBILITIES, BALANCE SUPPLY AIR AND RETURN AIR GRILLS, REGISTERS, ETC.
D. READINGS AND TEST OF DIFFUSERS, GRILLES AND REGISTERS SHALL INCLUDE DESIGN, INITIAL
TEST, AND FINAL ADJUSTED FPM VELOCITY AND CFM. ALL DIFFUSERS, GRILLES AND REGISTERS
SHALL BE BALANCED BY A HOOD THAT HAS BEEN CALIBRATED, INCLUDING A MANOMETER, AND
PILOT TUBE READINGS SHALL BE TAKEN TO ESTABLISH TOTAL CFM FLOW IN ALL MAIN DUCTS.
9. RECORDS FOR OWNER
A. CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP A CLEAN SET OF DRAWINGS ON THE JOB, NOTING DAILY ALL CHANGES
MADE IN THESE DRAWINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINAL INSTALLATION INCLUDING EXACT
DIMENSIONED LOCATIONS OF ALL NEW AND UNCOVERED EXISTING UTILITIES AND SHALL, WITH HIS
REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT, TURN OVER A CLEAN, SET OF r SCALED SET OF DRAWINGS (ONE
SET OF PLOTS AND ONE CD) SHOWING 'AS INSTALLED" WORK TO THE ARCHITECT FOR
SUBSEQUENT REVIEW AND TRANSMITTAL TO THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTE ALL
CONSTRUCTION CHANGES, DATE EACH SHEET AND LABEL 'AS- BUILTS" IN THE REVISION BLOCK
ON THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO FURNISH ONE (1) SET OF BLUE LINE PRINTS FROM
THE 'AS- BUILTS ".
B. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONTRACTOR SHALL ACCUMULATE DURING THE JOB'S PROGRESS,
THE FOLLOWING DATA, IN TRIPLICATE, PREPARED IN A NEAT BROCHURE OR PACKET FOLDER AND
TURNED OVER TO THE ARCHITECT FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT DELIVERY TO THE OWNER.
1. ALL WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES AND MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS ON EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIAL COVERED BY THE CONTRACT INCLUDING THE NAMES, ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE
NUMBERS OF THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
2. APPROVED FIXTURE BROCHURES (ORIGINAL DATA, NO COPIES).
3. COPIES OF APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS.
4. TEST AND BALANCE REPORTS REQUIRED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
5. ANY AND ALL OTHER DATA AND /OR DRAWINGS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
C. ALL OF THE ABOVE DATA SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR HIS REVIEW AT SUCH TIME
AS THE CONTRACTOR SUBMITS HIS LAST ESTIMATE PRIOR TO HIS FINAL PAYMENT, BUT IN NO
CASE, LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE FINAL INSPECTION.
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