12-1353-025BASIC FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 210500
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Basic Fire Protection requirements specifically applicable to Division 21 Sections.
B. Requirements of General Provisions of the Contract and General and Supplementary
Conditions apply to this Division.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. FM: Factory Mutual
B. IRI: Industrial Risk Insurers
C. MSS: Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry.
D. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers' Association.
E. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.
F. UL: Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Division 1.
B. Include Products as specified in the individual sections of Division 21.
C. Submit shop drawing and product data grouped to include complete submittals of related systems, products, and
accessories in a single submittal for approval by Architect and Engineer prior to purchasing and installation.
D. Submit copies of shop drawings in accordance with Division 1, including:
1. Fire protection systems.
E. Brochures: Submit manufacturer's product data and brochures including:
1. Complete descriptions.
2. Illustrations.
3. Rating data, accessories, dimensional data, and applicable options and features marked for the specific items
scheduled on drawings and specified herein.
4. Capacities stated in the terms specified.
5. Performance curves for all air handling units fans and pumps.
6. The third time review of any submittal by the architect/engineer will incur a back charge to the contractor at a
rate of $150.00 per hour, minimum one hour charge.
1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. NFPA 13: Sprinkler System Installation (2007).
B. NFPA 14: Standpipe and Hose Systems (2007).
C. Florida Building Codes - 2010.
D. NFPA 99: Healthcare Facilities. (2005)
E. NFPA 101: Life Safety Code. (2009)
F. FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities - 2010 Edition.
G. NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenence of Water -Based Fire Protection Systems. (2008)
1.05 PROJECT /SITE CONDITIONS
A. Fire protection layouts Indicated on drawings are diagrammatical and intended to show relative positions and arrangement
of equipment, ductwork and piping. Coordinate fire protection work with other trades and measurements obtained
at the job site, as applicalbe, prior to Installation. Generally, install work in locations shown on Drawings, using as
necessary, rises, drops, offsets and transitions to fit in the available space unless prevented by Project conditions.
B. If prevented by project conditions, prepare drawings showing proposed rearrangement of Work, Including changes to
Work specified in other sections. Obtain permission of owner, architect and engineer before proceeding.
C. Place anchors, sleeves, and supports prior to pouring concrete or installation of masonry work.
D. Cause as little interference or interruption of existing utilities and services as possible. Schedule work which
will cause interference or Interruption in advance with Owner, authorities having jurisdiction, and all affected trades.
E. Determine sizes and verify locations of existing utilities on or near site.
F. Keep roads clear of materials and debris.
G. Visit site and be informed of conditions under which Work must be performed.
H. Locate equipment requiring periodic servicing so that It is readily accessible. Provide means of service access,
following appropriate manufacturer's recommended service clearance space or, as applicable, means of access
using duct, wall, or ceiling access doors.
I. Install piping to leave sufficient space for AHJ inspection of wall construction.
1.06 FEES AND PERMITS
A. Obtain and pay for all necessary permits and inspection fees required to perform Division 21 work.
1.07 COORDINATION DRAWINGS
A. Prior to commencement of installation, prepare coordination drawings for work under this division, as specified
In Division 1, in full cooperation with persons performing work under other Divisions, including but not limited to
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and miscellaneous steel.
B. Drawings shall not be formally submitted but shall be kept on site for reference and up dated for record
drawings. Notify architect/engineer of conflicts that cannot be resolved.
C. Coordination Drawings shall be prepared to Include the following:
1. Drawn to a scale of 1/4" = V -0 ".
2. Room dimensions.
3. Sheet size matching contract documents.
4. Show equipment, columns, and beams.
S. Construction details of plenums and casings.
6. Concrete pad and foundation layouts including anchor bolt and sleeve locations.
7. Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical systems.
8. Space allocation for conduits and cable trays.
9. Ceiling height.
1.08 COMPLETENESS OF WORK
A. The Contract Documents depict mechanical, fire protection, and plumbing systems which are intended to be complete
and functioning systems. All products, materials, and labor necessary to render a fully functional system to fulfill
the design intent shown on the documents shall be provided by the Contractor.
B. Catalog numbers referenced throughout the Division 21 Drawings and Specifications are intended to convey a
general understanding of the type and quality of the product required. Where written descriptions differ from
information conveyed by a catalog number, the written description shall govern. No extra shall be allowed because a
catalog number is found to be incomplete or obsolete.
1.9 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Provide record drawings that illustrate the work of Division 21 as finally constructed. Final record drawings
shall be prepaid by the contractor in AutoCad or MicroStation format. All field revisions to the contract documents
shall be clouded and identified. Deliver the bond sets of final record drawings to the engineer for review.
1. Record drawings shall be up to date for review by architect /engineer prior to each request for pay application.
2. Record drawings prepared by the contractor in AutoCad format shall become part of the close
out documents.
B. Record drawings shall reflect all changes made to the Contract Documents, whether generated by addenda, RFI's -
request for information, change orders, or field conditions. Maintain a daily record of these changes and keep current
set of drawings showing these changes. Changes shall include isometric riser diagram changes.
C. Deliver record drawings to architect/engineer within 30 days of Substantial Completion.
1.10 OWNING AND OPERATING MANUALS
A. Comply with the requirements for owner as part of closeout documents.
B. Manuals shall Include clear and comprehensive instructions with appropriate graphics and project specific marked
data to enable owner to operate and maintain all systems specified in this Division.
C. Copies of approved submittals on furnished equipment shall be included as well as final test reports.
1.11 TRAINING
A. Contractor shall provide the owner with training of all equipment and systems prior to completion of project.
Contractor shall coordinate all training required with owner.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
SECTION 210550
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01SECTION INCLUDES
A.Baslc materials and methods, along with Division 1, General Provisions, specially applicable to all Division 21
Sections.
1.02RELATED WORK
A.Division 1:
1.03 OWNER FURNISHED INFORMATION
A.To the extent the Owner has performed and made available as Owner Furnished Information an Infection Control Risk
Assessment (ICRA), the Contractor shall execute all requirements of the Contract Documents in accordance with the ICRA,
and shall perform and provide all labor, materials and supervision to execute the specific infection control measures
identified therein.
B.The Contract Documents do not necessarily depict all the work required by the ICRA, nor are the Contract Documents
responsible for the information contained in the ICRA. The Contractor shall request, and obtain If available, the
Owner's ICRA documentation, become familiar with Its requirements and perform all work accordingly.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01PIPE MARKERS
A.Plastic Pipe Markers: Factory fabricated, flexible, semi -rigid plastic, preformed to fit around pipe or pipe
covering. Seton Snap On or equivalent.
2.02PAINT
A.Acceptable manufacturers: Sherwin - Williams, Porter, or equal.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01PIPE IDENTIFICATION AND PAINTING
A.Identify all piping as specified herein painted.
B.P1pe Identification:
1.Identify all piping systems Seton Snap On labels or equivelent (to denote contents and direction of flow) on piping
at no more than 20 foot intervals and at valves, and at least once in each separate space through which the pipe
passes. Colors shall conform to ASME 13.1.
2.1-abeling shall be a minimum of 2" high letters.
C.AII piping shall be labeled to identify contents and direction of flow.
3.02CLEANING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
A.General Cleanup:
1.Upon completion of contract and progressively as work proceeds, clean up dirt, debris, oil materials, etc., and
remove from site, keeping premises in neat and clean condition to satisfaction of the owner /engineer .
2.Seepage, discoloration or other damage to parts of the building, Its finish, or furnishings due to Contractor's
failure to properly clean piping systems or duct systems shall be repaired without cost to the Owner.
B.Factory Finishes:
1.Clean all materials to like new condition. Touch up bare places, scratches and other minor damage to finishes.
Use only factory supplied paint of matching color and formula. If finishes are badly damaged or if there are
many damaged, scratched or bare places, refinish the entire item.
3.03 TESTING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
A.Test all systems and equipment Installed to demonstrate proper operation.
B.Advise engineer, owner and architect of scheduled systems testing and completed system demonstration /operation
schedules so that he may witness, If desired.
C.Correct and retest work found defective when tested.
D.Make repairs to piping systems with new materials. Peening, doping, or caulking of joints or holes will not be
acceptable.
E.Fire Protection system piping: Hydrostatically test piping at 200 psi pressure for a period of two hours without
evidence of leaking and as per NFPA.
3.04 INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
A.Coordinate with the Owner the exact requirements for the Infection control measures to be executed and performed
during the course of this Project.
B.Prior to execution, present to the Owner for approval a written execution plan for each infection control measure.
C.Coordinate infection control measures as needed with all other trades and disciplines.
D.Provlde documentation of infection control measures to the Owner, as required and specified in the ICRA.
SLEEVES AND THROUGH PENETRATIONS
SECTION 211030
SLEEVES AND THROUGH PENETRATIONS
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide sleeves for piping installed under this Division as specified herein.
B. Seal pipe penetration as specified herein.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. UL Fire Resistance Directory, latest edition.
B. ASTM - E814 -88: Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through- Penetration Firestops.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SLEEVES
A. Materials
1. Concrete floors, concrete and masonry walls: 18 gauge galvanized sheetmetal.
2. Drywall partitions: 18 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal.
B. Sleeves shall be sized such that the annular space between outside surface of pipe or pipe insulation and the
inside surface of the sleeve is not less than 1/2 ". Provide larger annular space if required by firestopping product
installation Instructions.
2.02 ESCUTCHEON PLATES
A. Provide B & C No. 10 or equal chrome plated escutcheon plates where pipes penetrate partitions or ceilings in
finished areas.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Sleeves:
1. Floors: sleeve all pipe penetrations. Extend sleeve 1 -1/2" above finished floor, except piping within pipe chases.
Sleeve shall be flush with underside of floor.
2. Masonry or concrete walls: sleeve all pipe penetrations. Sleeves shall be flush on both sides of wall.
3. Drywall partitions: sleeve all penetrations of piping in systems over 160 F.
4. Seal voids between outside surface of sleeve and wall, partition or floor. Seals shall be airtight.
S. Install piping, Insulation and sleeves in strict accordance with applicable U.L. floor or partition assembly
Instructions. Coordinate with Division 7 flrestop manufacturer's installation Instructions.
B. Penetrations not sleeved or firestopped:
1. Seal voids between pipe and partition. Seals shall be airtight.
C. Escutcheon Plates
1. Provide chromium plated escutcheon plates for exposed uninsulated pipes projecting through floors or walls in
"finished" spaces. Mechanical rooms, storerooms, electric closets, and janitors closets are not considered "finished"
spaces.
a. Clearance between sleeve and pipe: Minimum of 1/2 inch for hot piping and 1 inch for cold piping or as otherwise
dictated by UL Fire Resistance Directory.
FIRE PROTECTION
SECTION 211313
PART 1-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide materials and labor required to completely execute the sprinkler and fire protection work for this
project, as indicated on the drawings and as herein specified.
B. Scope of work:
1. Shop drawings.
2. Interior pipe, fittings, and valves.
3. Hangers, supports and sleeves.
4. Sprinkler heads and extra sprinkler cabinet.
S. Fire extinguishers cabinets.
6. Testing and flushing.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 210500: General Requirements
B. Section 210550: Basic Materials and Methods
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