12-1353-0261.03 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS
A. Comply with local and state licensure requirements for Installation of fire protection systems.
1.04 SYSTEM DESIGN
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) listed and Factory Mutual (F.M.) approved material.
B. Comply with local fire department standards for hose threads, operating nuts and accessories for hydrants and
siamese connections.
C. The automatic sprinkler system installer shall provide a permanently attached nameplate located at the
controlling alarm, indicating the location and the discharge densities over designed areas of discharge Including
gallons per minute and residual pressure, and hose stream demand supplied by the sprinkler piping.
1.06 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Prepare complete detailed working shop drawings for fire protection system based on the contract documents pipe
sizes, general routing, and hydraulic calculations.
B. After receiving shop drawing approval from Engineer, Contractor shall submit approved shop drawings to State,
Local Fire Marshal and Owner's Insuring Agent. Submit shop drawings to architect and engineer for review and approval
prior to purchasing material and submittal to Building Department and before the start of installation. If
discrepancies are found on shop drawings prior to approval, contractor shall fix plans and installation to match
engineer's contract drawings.
C. Include the following manufacturer's product data with shop drawings:
1. Sprinkler Heads.
2. Valves.
3. Fire extinguishers and cabinets.
4. Pipe and fittings.
5. Hangers and hanging method.
6. Equipment
D. Include the following Information on sprinkler shop drawings:
1. Complete fire sprinkler system layout.
2. Piping and sizes based on contract documents.
3. Pipe elevation.
4. Sprinkler head type and locations fully coordinated with lights and diffusers. Provide head schedule.
S. Hanger locations.
6. Drain lines and termination.
7. Fire department valve locations.
8. Valve locations and elevations.
9. Standpipes
10. All required construction notes, details including details for hanging pipe.
11. Sprinkler zone served.
12. Node identification for the calculated areas.
13. Provide hydraulic data nameplate and locate at fire standpipe and control valve which serves remote area.
E. Purpose of shop drawing is to convey that contractor understands intent of Contract Documents and to facilitate
coordination of sprinkler system with HVAC ductwork and other trades.
F. Submit shop drawing and submittals to Owner's Insuring Agency for approval.
G. Sprinkler fabrication and Installation shall not commence prior to approval by the listed authorities.
H. Contractor shall provide copy of MIC - Microbiological Influenced Corrosion Test.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Interior Pipe and Fittings:
1. Schedule 10 ASTM -135, electric- resistance welded steel pipe suitable for roll grooving for piping 3" and larger.
Provide ABF coating on pipe. Piping shall be rated for 300 psi.
2. Thinwall, ASTM -A -795 Type E, Grade A, electric resistance welded by Allied -Dyna Thread with a CRR = 1.0 for threaded
pipe ends and Allied XL/BLT for unthreaded thinwall pipe. Provide ABF coating on piping. For piping up to 3 ". Piping
shall be rated for 300 psi.
3. Schedule 5 piping shall not be approved or permitted.
4. Fittings:
a• Mechanical couplings: Roll groove rigid type by Victaulic U.L. listed for 300 psi.
b. Class 250 cast Iron sprinkler fittings U.L. listed - screwed flanged.
C. All fittings shall be by the same manufacturer and shall be UL/FM approved.
d. Straps shall not be permitted.
e• Flexible sprinkler drops shall not be approved or permitted.
f. Mechanical couplings shall be manufactured in two segments of cast ductile Iron, conforming to ASTM A -536, Grade
65- 45 -12. Gaskets shall be pressure responsive synthetic rubber, grade to suite the intended service, conforming to
ASTM D -2000. Mechanical couplings bolts shall be zinc plated (ATSM B -6330) heat treated carbon steel track head
conforming to physical properties of ASTM A -449, minimum tensile strength 110,000 psi as provided.
1) Installation ready rigid joints shall be Victaulic Fire Lock EZ Style 009, in sizes 1 -1/4" through 4 ", which shall
be designed for direct stab installation onto grooved pipe without prior disassembly of the coupling. Housings shall
be cast with offsetting, angle - pattern bolt pads.
2) Standard rigid joints shall be Victualic Style 005 Firelock 005 or 07 (zero -flex), ins sizes 1 -1/4" through 8 ".
Housing shall be cast with offsetting, angle - pattern bolt pads, to provide system rigidity and support and hanging in
accordance with NFPA 13. Provide with Vicplus flush seal gasket.
9• Mechanical coupling gaskets shall be pressure responsive, synthetic rubber listed for use with the housings.
h. Flange adapters shall be for use with grooved end pipe and fittings, for mating to ANSI Class 125/150 flanges.
Victaulic Style 741 or 744. For mating to ANSI Class 300 Flanges use Victaulic Style 743.
I. Grooved end fittings shall be cast of ductile iron conforming to ASTM -A536, Grade 65 -45 -12 (fire lock), forged steel
conforming to ASTM A -234, Grade WPB 0.375" wall or fabricated from STD, wt carbon steel pipe conforming to ASTM A -53,
Type F, E or S, Grade B. Fittings provided with an alkyd enamel finish or hot dipped galvanized to ASTM A -153, zinc
electroplated fittings and couplings shall conform to ASTM 8633.
J. Hole cut branch outlets shall have bolted branch outlets with branch reductions on 2" through 8" header piping.
Bolted branch outlets shall be manufactured from ductile iron conforming to ASTM A -536, Grade 65- 45 -12, with synthetic
rubber gasket and heat treated carbon steel zinc plated bolts and nuts conforming to physical properties of ASTM A -183,
Victualic Style 920/920N.
B. Drain Piping:
1. Schedule 40, A53 grade B, galvanized pipe.
2. Fittings: Class 250 cast iron, screwed with galvanized coating.
2.02 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Anvil, Bline, Viking, Reliable Empire, Fee and Mason. Anvil model numbers are
used.
B. Provide U.L. Listed and F.M. approved hangers. All hangers, hanger rods, and nuts shall be galvanized.
C. Hangers:
1. Anvil #260 MSS, Type 1 for pipe 2" through 12"
2. Anvil Figure #104, Type 6, adjustable split ring for pipe less than 2 ".
3. Anvil #69 for pipe 1/2" through 2 ".
D. Clamps:
1. Riser Clamps: Anvil #261, MSS Type 8, at floor slab penetrations to support risers.
2. C- Clamps: Anvil #92 with retainer clip, MSS Type 23.
3. Mailable Beam Clamps: Anvil Figure #218, MSS Type 30.
E. Inserts:
1. Concrete insert: Grinnell Figure #281, MSS Type 18, universal concrete insert, adequately sized and correctly
positioned to support full load.
2. Lightweight concrete: Grinnell #285.
3. Continuous Concrete Insert: Grinnell Powerstrut #PS -349, pregalvanized.
4. Power Insert: HILTI KWIK -Bolt, zinc plated HDI metal expansion anchor. Use in conjunction with all thread rods.
To be used on existing construction only.
5. Power inserts shall not be used in post tension construction unless approved by Structural Engineer.
6. All hangers, including nuts, bolts, rods, trapeze hangers, clevis and swivel ring hangers shall be hot dipped
galvanized where used at exterior applications.
2.03 SPRINKLER HEADS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Reliable Sprinkler Company, Viking, Victaulic.
B. Slip -type escutcheons will not be accepted.
C. Extended coverage heads systems will not be acceptable.
D. Sprinkler heads shall be U.L. Listed and F.M. approved.
E. Brass U -Right : Viking Model Microfast VK108, fusible link type, 1/2" orifice, upright. Standard Response, 5.6 "K" Factor.
F. Provide the following sprinkler heads of the proper type, rating and spacing. Appropriate must be compatible
with room finishes. Slip -type escutcheons will not be accepted.
G. Provide one sprinkler cabinet with 6 extra sprinkler heads and sprinkler wrench for emergency use. Locate
cabinet in maintenance area. Provide a minimum of two extra sprinkler heads of each type sprinkler head used for the
project. Add an extra sprinkler cabinet if necessary to house the spare heads.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate installation to avoid Interference with other systems.
3.02 PIPE INSTALLATION
A. Support vertical pipe risers at 12' maximum distance or at least once at each floor.
B. Use hanger types as specified in Part 2 above. This shall overrule hanger types outlined in NFPA 13.
C. Hanger spacing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. Maximum spacing of 12 " -0" on center per FM requirements.
D. Provide hangers on all arm outs of 12" or more in all cases.
E. Seal penetrations of fire rated walls and floors in accordance with U.L. Fire Resistance Index for
Through - Penetration Firestop Systems. Coordinate requirements with Division 7.
F. Provide trapeze type hangers where necessary to support pipe when structural steel is not directly above for
support.
G. Provide 8 -1/2" x 11" floor plan in color at each sprinkler control valve within stairwell on wall of area served
by sprinkler system. Coordinate with contract documents and Life Safety drawings for areas served.
H. Pipe ends shall be clean and free from indentations, projections and roll marks in the area from pipe end to
groove.
I• The gasket style and elastomeric material (grade) shall be verified as suitable for the Intended service as
specified.
�• All grooved components (couplings, fittings, valves, gaskets and specialities) shall be of one manufacturer.
No exceptions.
K. Grooved coupling manufacturer's factory trained field representative shall provide on site training for
contractor's field personnel in the proper use of grooving tools, application of grooved, and installation of grooved
piping products.
1. Minimum excess pressure of 10 psl including required hose stream allowance and sprinkler requirements.
2. Maximum pipe velocity of 20 feet/second or as limited by insuring agent.
L. Provide a minimum of 18 inches clearance between bottom of sprinkler deflector and top of storage shelving.
3.03 SPRINKLERS
A. Install sprinkler heads and required piping in areas such as concealed spaces
and other special areas and spaces as required by NFPA 13 and NFPA 101.
B. Sprinklers shall be installed a minimum of 12" from any HVAC diffuser.
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