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SECTION 210500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.2
Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems.
Mechanical sleeve seals.
Sleeves.
Escutcheons.
Grout.
Fire-suppression demolition.
Concrete bases.
Supports and anchorages.
DEFINITIONS
A.
Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces,
pipe chases, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated
spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels.
B.
Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied
spaces and mechanical equipment rooms.
C.
Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient
temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.
D.
Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by
building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in chases.
E.
Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions
and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures.
Examples include installations within unhealed shelters.
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.4
Welding certificates.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Steel Support Wciding: Qualify processes and operators according to A W S D l . l , "Structural
Welding Code-Steel."
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Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."
1.
2.
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Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping."
Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes
involved and that certification is current.
Electrical Characteristics for Fire-Suppression Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical
characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and
connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If
minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with
requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS
A.
Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining
methods.
B.
Pipe Threads: ASME Bl .20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings.
2.2
JOINING MATERIALS
A.
Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below.
B.
Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: ASMEB16.2I, nonmetallic, fiat, asbestos-free, 1/8-inch
maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated.
C.
Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping
system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated.
D.
Solder Filler Metals: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flu shable flux according to
ASTM B 813.
E.
Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP Series or BAgl, unless otherwise indicated.
F.
Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12.
G.
Solvent Cements for Joining CPVC Plastic Piping: ASTM F 493.
2.3
MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEA! ,S
A.
Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space
between pipe and sleeve.
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B.
Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and
number required for pipe material and size of pipe.
C.
Pressure Plates: Stainless steel. Include two for each sealing element.
D.
Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to
sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.
2.4
SLEEVES
A.
Galvanized-Steel Sheet:
longitudinal joint.
B.
Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends.
C.
Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain
ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated.
D.
Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include
clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.
1.
0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded
Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws.
E.
Molded PVC: Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.
F.
PVC Pipe: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.
G.
Molded PK: Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth-outer surface with nailing flange
for attaching to wooden forms.
2.5
ESCUTCHEONS
A.
Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely
fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers
opening.
B.
One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with polished chrome-plated
finish.
C.
One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw.
1.
D.
Finish: Polished chrome-plated and rough brass.
Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw.
1.
Finish: Polished chrome-plated and rough brass.
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GROUT
A.
Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout.
1.
2.
3.
Characteristics:
Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, nonstaining,
nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications.
Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.
Packaging: Premixed and factor)' packaged.
noncorrosive,
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
FJRH-SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION
A.
Refer to Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 02 Section "Selective
Structure Demolition" for general demolition requirements and procedures.
B.
Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire-suppress ion systems, equipment, and components
indicated to be removed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
C.
3.2
Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or
plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.
Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or
compatible piping material.
Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.
Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove,
clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment
operational.
Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove
equipment and deliver to Owner.
If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable,
remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and
quality.
PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS
A.
Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying
piping systems.
B.
Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping
systems- Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction
loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless
deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.
C.
Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms
and service areas.
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U.
Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right
angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated
otherwise.
E.
Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal.
F.
Install piping to permit valve servicing.
G.
Install piping at indicated slopes.
II.
Install piping free of sags and bends.
I.
Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
J.
Install piping to allow application of insulation.
K.
Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating
pressure.
L.
Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.
M.
Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions,
and concrete floor and roof slabs.
N.
Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical
sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve
for installing mechanical sleeve seals.
1.
2.
3.
O.
Underground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Seal
pipe penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular
clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.
1.
P.
Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches in diameter.
Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves 6 inches and larger in diameter.
Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements
required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble
mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten
bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight
seal.
Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements
required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble
mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten
bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight
seal.
Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors
at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with fircstop materials. Refer to Division 07
Section "Penetration Firestopping" for materials.
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Q.
Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in.
R.
Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in
requirements.
3.3
PIPING JOINT CON STRUCTION
A.
Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections
specifying piping systems.
B.
Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
C.
Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before
assembly.
D.
Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube
end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using
lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32.
E.
Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube"
Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8.
F.
Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B 1.20.1. Cut
threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore
full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:
1.
2.
Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal
threading is specified.
Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or
damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds.
G.
Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWSD10.12, using qualified processes and
welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article.
H.
Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service
application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.
I.
Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings
according to the following:
t.
2.
J.
Comply with ASTM F 402, for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent
cements.
CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.
Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3139.
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CONCRETE BASES
A.
Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's
written instructions and according to seismic codes at Project.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.5
Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches larger in both
directions than supported unit.
Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated,
install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around the full perimeter of the base.
Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete
base, and anchor into structural concrete floor.
Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting
drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be
embedded.
Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment.
Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions.
Use 3000-psi, 28-day compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement.
ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES
A.
Refer to Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel.
B.
Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation
to support and anchor fire-suppression materials and equipment.
C.
Field Welding: Comply with AWS D L L
3.6
ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES
A.
Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor firesuppression materials and equipment.
B.
Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or
will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without
splitting wood members.
C.
Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads.
3.7
GROUTING
A.
Mix and install grout for fire-suppression equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other
equipment base plates, and anchors.
B.
Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout.
C.
Provide forms as required for placement of grout.
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D.
Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout.
E.
Place grout, completely filling equipment bases.
1'.
Place grout on concrete bases and provide smooth bearing surface for equipment.
G.
Place grout around anchors.
H.
Cure placed grout.
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SECTION 210517 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING
PART I - GENERAL
3.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
1.2
Sleeves.
Sleeve-seal systems.
Grout.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
SLEEVES
A.
Cast-iron Wall Pipes: Cast or fabricated of cast or ductile iron and equivalent to ductile-iron
pressure pipe, with pSain ends and integral waterstop unless otherwise indicated.
B.
Galvanized-Steel Wall Pipes: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, with plain ends and welded
steel collar; zinc coated.
C.
Galvanized-Steel-Pipc Sleeves:
coated, with plain ends.
D.
PVC-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.
E.
Galvanized-Steel-Sheet Sleeves:
welded longitudinal joint.
2.2
ASTM A 53/A 53M, TypeE, Grade B, Schedule 40, zinc
0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with
SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS
A.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to. the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Advance Products & Systems. Inc.
CALPICO, Inc.
Metraflex Company (The).
Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.
Proco Products, Inc.
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Description: Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular
space between piping and sleeve.
1.
2.
3.
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Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include
type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.
Pressure Plates: Stainless steel.
Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to
sealing elements.
GROUT
A.
Standard: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry,
hydraulic-cement grout.
B.
Characteristics: Nonshrink; recommended for interior and exterior applications.
C.
Design Mix: 5000-psi. 28-day compressive strength.
D.
Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
SLEEVE INSTALLATION
A.
Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.
B.
For sleeves that will have slecve-scal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to
provide 1-inch annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.
I.
C.
Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.
Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls
are constructed.
1.
Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.
a.
2.
D.
Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or
other wet areas 2 inches above finished floor level.
Using grout, seal the space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal
system.
install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions.
1.
2.
Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.
Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between
sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.
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Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use joint sealants
appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements for sealants
specified in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."
Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceiimgs, and floors
at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Comply with requirements
for firestopping specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."
SLEEVE-SEAL-SYSTEM INSTALLATION
A.
Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior cgncrete walls and slabs-on-grade at service
piping entries into building.
B.
Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for
sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration,
assemble sleeve-seal system components, and install in annular space between piping and
sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a
watertight seal.
SLEEVE AND SLEEVE-SEAL SCHEDULE
3.3
A.
Use sleeves and sleeve seals for the following piping-penetration applications:
1.
2.
Exterior Concrete Walls above Grade:
a.
Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 Galvanized-steel wall sleeves.
b.
Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-steel wall sleeves.
Exterior Concrete Walls below Grade:
a.
Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 Galvanized-steel wall sleeves with sleeve-seal system.
1)
Select sleeve size to allow for 1 -inch annular clear space between piping and
sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.
b.
Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-steel wall sleeves with sleeve-seal system.
1)
3.
Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and
sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.
Concrete Slabs-on-Grade:
a.
Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 Galvanized-steel wall sleeves with sleeve-seal system.
1)
b.
Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and
sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.
Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-stccl wall sleeves with sleeve-seal system.
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Select sleeve size to allow for 1 -inch annular clear space between piping and
sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.
Concrete Slabs above Grade:
a.
Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Gal van i zed-steel-pipe sleeves.
b.
Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.
Interior Partitions:
a.
b.
Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.
Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-steel-sheet sleeves.
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SECTION 210553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
1.2
Equipment labels.
Warning signs and labels.
Pipe labels.
ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product.
B.
Equipment-Label Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled and the proposed
content for each label.
PARI 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
EQUIPMENT LABELS
A.
Metal Labels for Equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Material and Thickness: Brass, 0.032 inch stainless steel, 0.025 inch aluminum, 0.032
inch or anodized aluminum, 0.032 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment
hardware.
Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than
2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.
Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24
inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering
for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the
size of principal lettering.
fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
Plastic Labels for Equipment:
1.
2.
3.
Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving,
1/8 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than
2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.
Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24
inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering
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for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the
size of principal lettering.
Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
C.
Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number,
Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), and the
Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified.
D.
Equipment-Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-ll-inch
bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers where
equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section number and
title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and
maintenance data.
2.2
WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS
A.
Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1/8
inch thick, with prcdrilled holes for attachment hardware.
B.
Letter Color: White.
C.
Background Color: Black.
D.
Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2
by 3/4 inch.
E.
Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2
inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater
viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal
lettering.
P.
Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
G.
Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
H.
Label Content:
instructions.
2.3
Include caution and warning information, plus emergency notification
PIPE LABELS
A.
General Requirements for Manufactured Pipe Labels: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering
indicating service and showing flow direction.
B.
Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled, semirigid plastic formed to partially cover or cover fuli
circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without fasteners or adhesive.
C.
Sclf-Adhesive Pipe Labels: Printed plastic with contact-type, permanent-adhesive backing.
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Pipe-Label Contents: Include identification of piping service using same designations or
abbreviations as used on Drawings; pipe size; and an arrow indicating flow direction.
1.
2.
Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with piping-system service lettering to accommodate
both directions, or as separate unit on each pipe label to indicate flow direction.
Lettering Size: At least 1-1/2 inches high.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
PREPARATION
A.
3.2
Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification
devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and
encapsulants.
LABEL INSTALLATION
A.
Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of
surfaces where devices are to be applied.
B.
Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.
C.
Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.
D.
Locale equipment labels where accessible and visible.
E.
Pipe-Label Locations: Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings
in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and
plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Near each valve and control device.
Near each branch connection excluding short takeoffs. Where flow pattern is not
obvious, mark each pipe at branch.
Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.
At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed
piping.
Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.
Spaced at maximum intervals of 50 feet along each run. Reduce intervals to 35 feet in
areas of congested piping and equipment.
On piping above removable acoustical ceilings. Omit intermediately spaced labels.
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
1.2
Pipes, fittings, and specialties.
Fire-protection valves.
Fire-department connections.
Sprinklers.
Alarm devices.
Pressure gages.
Delegated design.
Related Sections:
1.
Division 21 Section "Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps" for fire pumps, pressuremaintenance pumps, and fire-pump controllers.
2.
Division 21 Section "Controllers for Fire Pump Drivers"
3.
Division 21 Section "Water Based Fire Suppression Systems
4.
Division 21 Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression"
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
A.
Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and
that is connected to water supply through alarm valve. Water discharges immediately from
sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys
frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated.
B.
Fire Pump System: Includes fire pump, pressure maintenance pumps, pump controllers,
automatic transfer switch and all other components of the fire pump system.
1.3
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.
Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.
B.
Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s), including comprehensive engineering analysis
of the sprinkler system and fire pump system by a qualified professional engineer, using
performance requirements and design criteria indicated. Detailed design shall include the
sprinkler system, Ihe fire pump system and all related subsystems of the sprinkler and fire pump
system. The delegated design shall be complete and approved prior to the preparation of fire
pump system submittals.
I.
Available fire-hydrant flow test records indicate the following conditions:
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Date: 4/10/09
Time: Insert time a.m. p.m.
Performed by: LaBella Associates
Location of Residual Fire Hydrant R: Insert location.
Location of Flow Fire Hydrant F: North St and Court St
Static Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R: 70 psig.
Measured Flow at Flow Fire Hydrant F: 750 gpm.
Residual Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R: 56 psig.
Design shall include the Private Main, meter and backflow prevention.
C.
Required flow tests: prior to the start of design the Contractor shall perform a water flow test at
the nearest hydrant per NFPA 291 requirements to Verify the prior flow test.
D.
Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1.
2.
Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: 20 percent, including losses
through water-service piping, valves, and backflow preventers.
Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.
Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design:
a.
Light-Hazard Occupancy: 0.10 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area.
b.
Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: 0.15 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area.
c.
Ordinary-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: 0.20 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area.
4.
5.
Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: Per UL listing.
Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler:
a.
Office Spaces: 225 sq. ft..
b.
Storage Areas: 130 sq.ft..
c.
Mechanical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft..
d.
Electrical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft..
e.
Other Areas: According to NFPA 13 recommendations unless otherwise indicated.
6.
Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement:
otherwise indicated:
a.
b.
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Automobile Parking Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.
Building Service Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.
Electrical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.
General Storage Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.
Mechanical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.
Office and Public Areas: Light Hazard.
According to NFPA 13 unless
Light-Hazard Occupancies: 100 gpm for 30 minutes.
Ordinary-Hazard Occupancies: 250 gpm for 60 to 90 minutes.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
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Shop Drawings: For wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Include plans, elevations, sections, details,
and attachments to other work.
1.
Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
C.
Delegated-Design Submittal: For sprinkler systems indicated to comply with performance
requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified
professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
D.
Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and professional engineer.
E.
Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that
have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if
applicable.
F.
Welding certificates.
G.
Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's Material and
Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping."
H.
Field quality-control reports.
I.
Operation and maintenance data.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Installer Qualifications:
1.
Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing sprinkler systems
and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering
responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.
a.
Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field
test reports by a qualified professional engineer.
B.
Welding Qualifications:
Pressure Vessel Code.
C.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
D.
NFPA Standards: Sprinkler system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing
shall comply with the following:
1.
2.
3.
Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and
NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."
NFPA 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and
Including Four Stories in Height."
NFPA 24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances."
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2.1
PIPING MATERIALS
A.
2.2
Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and
fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.
STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS
A.
Standard Weight, Galvanized- and Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B.
Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.
B.
Galvanized- and Black-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M,
standard-weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.
C.
Galvanized, Steel Couplings: ASTM A 865, threaded.
D.
Galvanized, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.
E.
Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.
F.
Cast-iron Flanges: ASME 16.!. Class 125.
G.
Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME Bl 6.5, Class 150.
FI.
Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.
I.
Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited (o,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2.
3.
4.
Anvil International, Inc.
Corcoran Piping System Co.
National Fittings, Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Galvanized, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A 47/A 47M, malleable-iron
casting or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.
Groovcd-End-Pipc Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213, rigid pattern,
unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections.
EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.
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Steel Pressure-Seal Fittings: UL213, FM-approved, 175-psig pressure rating with steel
housing, rubber O-rings, and pipe stop; for use with fitting manufacturers' pressure-seal tools.
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
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Victaulic Company.
PIPING JOINING MATERIALS
A.
Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials:
AWWACIIO, rubber, flat
ASME B 16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free.
1.
face,
1/8 inch thick or
Class 125, Cast-iron Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.
B.
Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.
C.
Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS Dl0.12M/D10.12 for welding materials appropriate
for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.
2.4
LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES
A.
General Requirements:
1.
2.
B.
Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved.
Minimum Pressure Rating: 175psig.
Check Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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g.
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AFAC Inc.
American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary.
Anvil International, Inc.
Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.
Crane Co,; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.
Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Jenkins Valves.
Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division.
Fire-End & Croker Corporation.
Fire Protection Products, Inc.
Fivalco Inc.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
Groeniger & Company.
Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.
Matco-Norca.
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Metraflex, Inc.
Milwaukee Valve Company.
Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.
NIBCOINC.
Potter Roemer.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
United Brass Works, Inc.
Venus I ire Protection Ltd.
Victaulic Company.
Viking Corporation.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
Standard: Lit, 312.
Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.
Type: Swing check.
Body Material: Cast iron.
End Connections: Flanged or grooved.
Bronze OS&Y Gate Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.
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Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.
Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division.
Milwaukee Valve Company.
NTBCO INC.
United Brass Works, Inc.
Standard: LJL 262.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig.
Body Material: Bronze.
End Connections: Threaded.
Iron OS&Y Gate Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
olTering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
ii.
American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary.
American Valve, Inc.
Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane. Inc.
Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.
Crane Co.: Crane Valve Group; Jenkins Valves.
Crane Co.: Crane Valve Group: Stockham Division.
Hammond Valve.
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Milwaukee Valve Company.
Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.
NIBCO INC.
Shurjoint Piping Products.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
United Brass Works, Inc.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
Standard: UL 262.
Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.
Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.
End Connections: Flanged or grooved.
Indicating-Type Butterfly Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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g.
h.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Valve Type: Ball or butterfly.
Body Material: Bronze.
End Connections: Threaded.
Valves NPS 2-1/2 and Larger:
a.
b.
c.
6.
Anvil International, Inc.
Fivalco Inc.
Global Safety Products, Inc.
Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.
Milwaukee Valve Company.
NIBCO INC.
Shurjoint Piping Products.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Standard: UL 1091.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Valves NPS 2 and Smaller:
a.
b.
c.
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Valve Type: Butterfly.
Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.
End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or wafer.
Valve Operation: Integral electrical, 115-V ac, prewired, two-circuit, supervisory switch
indicating device.
TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES
A.
General Requirements:
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Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
Minimum Pressure Rating: 175psig.
Ball Valves:
1.
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offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
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Affiliated Distributors.
Anvil International, Inc.
Bamett.
Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves.
Fire-End & Croker Corporation.
Fire Protection Products, Inc.
Flowserve.
FNW.
Jomar International, Ltd.
Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.
Kitz Corporation.
Legend Valve.
Metso Automation USA Inc.
Milwaukee Valve Company.
NIBCO INC.
Potter Roemcr.
Red-White Valve Corporation.
Southern Manufacturing Group.
Stewart, M. A. and Sons Ltd.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
SPECIALTY VALVES
A.
General Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.
Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.
Size: Same as connected piping.
Rnd Connections: Flanged or grooved.
Alarm Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
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AFAC Inc.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Venus Fire Protection Ltd.
Vicfaulic Company.
Viking Corporation.
Standard: UL 193.
Design: For horizontal or vertical installation.
Include trim sets for bypass, drain, electrical sprinkler alarm switch, pressure
gages, retarding chamber, and fill-line attachment with strainer.
Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain without valves and separate from main drain piping.
Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain with check valve to main drain piping.
Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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AFAC Inc.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Standard: UL 1726.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Type: Automatic draining, ball check.
Size: NPS 3/4.
End Connections: Threaded.
FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
A.
Flush-Type, Fire-Department Connection:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AFAC Inc.
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Company, Inc.
GMR International Equipment Corporation.
Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc.
Potter Roemer.
Standard: UL 405.
Type: Flush, for wall mounting.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.
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Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department
sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and
check devices or clappers,
Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.
Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass, wall type.
Outlet: With pipe threads.
Body Style: Horizontal.
Number of Inlets: Two.
Outlet Location: Back.
Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to " AUTO SPKR."
Finish: Polished chrome plated.
Outlet Size: NPS 4.
FIRE PUMP TEST CONNECTIONS
A.
Flush-Type, Fire-Pump Test Connection:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, basis of design is Potter
Roemer 5862 available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the
Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.
AFAC Inc.
b.
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Company, Inc.
c.
GMR International Equipment Corporation.
d.
Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc.
c.
Potter Roemer.
Type: Flush, for wall mounting.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Material: Cast brass
Outlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department
sizes and threads.
Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.
Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass w/polished chrome on exposed surfaces, wall type.
Inlet: 4" With pipe threads.
Body Style: Horizontal.
Number of Outlets: Two.
Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to " PUMP TEST CONNECTION."
Finish: Polished chrome plated.
Outlet Size: 2-2-1/2".
SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS
A
Branch Outlet Fittings:
i.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
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Anvil International, Inc.
National Fittings, Inc.
Shurjoint Piping Products.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Standard: UL213.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Malerial: Ductile-iron housing with EPDM seals and bolts and nuts.
Type: Mechanical-T and -cross fittings.
Configurations: Snap-on and strapless, ductile-iron housing with branch outlets.
Size: Of dimension to fit onto sprinkler main and with outlet connections as required to
match connected branch piping.
Branch Outlets: Grooved, plain-end pipe, or threaded.
Flow Detection and Test Assemblies:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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AGF Manufacturing Inc.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with orifice, sight glass, and integral test
valve.
Size: Same as connected piping.
Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.
Branch Line Testers:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Company, Inc.
Fire-End & Croker Corporation.
Potter Roemer.
Standard: UL 199.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Material: Brass.
Size: Same as connected piping.
Inlet: Threaded.
Drain Outlet: Threaded and capped.
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Branch Outlet: Threaded, for sprinkler.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
AGF Manufacturing Inc.
Triple R Specialty.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Viking Coiporation.
Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with sight glass.
Size: Same as connected piping.
Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.
Adjustable Drop Nipples:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
F.
OCTOBER 2009
Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fittings:
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CECA, LLC.
Corcoran Piping System Co.
Merit Manufacturing; a division of Anvil International, Inc.
Standard: UL 1474.
Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.
Body Material: Steel pipe with F.PDM-rubber O-ring seals.
Size: Same as connected piping.
Length: Adjustable.
Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.
Flexible. Sprinkler I lose Fittings:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
2.
Fivalco Inc.
Flexllead Industries, Inc.
Gateway Tubing, Inc.
Standard: UL 1474.
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Early-Suppression, Fast-Response Applications: UL 1767.
Nonresidential Applications: UL 199.
Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K of 5.6, and for
"Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by
application.
Sprinkler Finishes:
1.
2.
3.
Chrome plated.
Bronze.
Painted.
Special Coatings:
1.
2.
3.
F.
Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide,"
published by FM Global, listing.
Pressure Rating for Residential Sprinklers: ! 75 psig maximum.
Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.
Pressure Rating for High-Pressure Automatic Sprinklers: 250 psig minimum.
Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:
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E.
AFACInc.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Venus Fire Protection Ltd.
Victaulic Company.
Viking Corporation.
Genera! Requirements:
2.
3.
4.
D.
Type: Flexible hose for connection to sprinkler, and with bracket for connection to
ceiling grid.
Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
Size: Same as connected piping, for sprinkler.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but arc not limited to, the following:
1.
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Wax.
Lead.
Corrosion-resistant paint.
Sprinkler Escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for the following sprinkler mounting
applications. Escutcheons for concealed, flush, and recessed-type sprinklers are specified with
sprinklers.
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Ceiling Mounting: Chrome-plated steel, two piece, with 1-inch vertical adjustment.
Sidewall Mounting: Chrome-plated steel, one piece, flat.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
3.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Viking Corporation.
Standard: UL 199.
Type: Wire cage with fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.
ALARM DEVICES
A.
Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.
B.
Water-Motor-Operated Alarm:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited lo,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
Victaulic Company.
Viking Corporation.
Standard: UL 753.
Type: Mechanically operated, with Pelton wheel.
Alarm Gong: Cast aluminum with red-enamel factory finish.
Size: 10-inch diameter.
Components: Shaft length, bearings, and sleeve to suit wall construction.
Inlet: NPS 3/4.
Outlet: NPS 1 drain connection.
Water-Flow Indicators:
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to.
the following:
a.
b.
c.
ADT Security Services, Inc.
McDonnell & Miller: ITT Industries.
Potter Electric Signal Company.
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System Sensor; a Honeywell company.
Viking Corporation.
Watts Industries (Canada) Inc.
Standard: UL 346.
Water-Flow Detector: Electrically supervised.
Components: Two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and
auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, fieldadjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal
if removed.
Type: Paddle operated.
Pressure Rating: 250 psig.
Design Installation: Horizontal or vertical.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Valve Supervisory Switches:
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Fire-Lite Alarms, Inc.; a Honeywell company.
Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.
Potter Electric Signal Company.
System Sensor; a Honeywell company.
Standard: UL 346.
Type: Electrically supervised.
Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.
Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position.
PRESSURE GAGES
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
AMETEK; U.S. Gauge Division.
Ashcroft, Inc.
Brecco Corporation.
WIKA Instrument Corporation.
B.
Standard: UL393.
C.
Dial Size: 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch diameter.
D.
Pressure Gage Range: 0 to 250 psig minimum.
E.
Water System Piping Gage: Include "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.
F.
Air System Piping Gage: Include retard feature and "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial
face.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
SERVICE-ENTRANCE PIPING
A.
Connect sprinkler piping to water-service piping for service entrance to building. Comply with
requirements for exterior piping in Division 21 Section "Facility Fire-Suppression WaterService Piping."
B.
Install shutoff valve, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at connection to
water-service piping.
C.
Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water service.
3.2
WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
A.
Connect sprinkler piping to building's interior water-distribution piping. Comply with
requirements for interior piping in Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping."
B.
Install shutoff vafvc, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at connection to
water-distribution piping.
C.
Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water supply.
3.3
PIPING INSTALLATION
A.
Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general
location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.
L
Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from
authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating
from approved working plans.
B.
Piping Standard: Comply with requirements for installation of sprinkler piping in NFPA 13.
C.
Install seismic restraints on piping. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint device
materials and installation in NFPA 13.
D.
Use listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch lakeoffs from mains, and reductions in
pipe sizes.
E.
Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.
F.
Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and
equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.
G.
Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve.
and sized and located according to NFPA 13.
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H.
Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.
I.
Install sprinkler control valves, test assemblies, and drain risers adjacent to standpipes when
sprinkler piping is connected to standpipes.
J.
Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection, to
drain piping between fire-department connection and check valve. Install drain piping to and
spill over floor drain or to outside building.
K.
Install alarm devices in piping systems.
L.
Install hangers and supports for sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13. Comply with
requirements for hanger materials in NFPA 13.
M.
Install pressure gages on riser or feed main, at each sprinkler lest connection, and at top of each
standpipe. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 and with soft metal
seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to permit
removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.
N.
Fill sprinkler system piping with water.
O.
Install electric heating cables and pipe insulation on sprinkler piping in areas subject to freezing.
Comply with requirements for heating cables in Division 21 "Heat Tracing for Fire-Suppression
Piping" and for piping insulation in Division 21 Section "Fire-Suppression Systems Insulation."
P.
Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements
for sleeves specified in Division 21 Section "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression
Piping."
Q.
Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs. Comply with
requirements for sleeve seals specified in Division 21 Section "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for
Fire-Suppress ion Piping."
R.
Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with
requirements for escutcheons specified in Division 21 Section "Escutcheons for FireSuppression Piping."
3.4
JOINT CONSTRUCTION
A.
Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings
that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating for
aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.
B.
Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.
C.
Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-cnd piping on valves, apparatus, and
equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.
D.
Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
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E.
Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and fittings before
assembly.
F.
Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable for water
service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME B31.9.
G.
Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASMEB 1.20.1. Cut
threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore
full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:
1.
2.
Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads.
Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or
damaged.
H.
Twist-Locked Joints: Insert plain end of steel pipe into plain-end-pipe fitting. Rotate retainer
lugs one-quarter turn or tighten retainer pin.
1.
Steel-Piping, Pressure-Sealed Joints: Join lightwall steel pipe and steel pressure-seal fittings
with tools recommended by fitting manufacturer.
J.
Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified processes
and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.
1.
Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated. Do not use welded joints for
galvanized-steel pipe.
K.
Steel-Piping, Cut-Grooved Joints: Cut square-edge groove in end of pipe according to
AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe
and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe joints.
L.
Steel-Piping, Roll-Grooved Joints: Roll rounded-edge groove in end of pipe according to
AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe
and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe grooved joints.
M.
Steel-Piping, Pressure-Sealed Joints; Join Schedule 5 steel pipe and steel pressure-seal fittings
with tools recommended by fitting manufacturer.
N.
Dissimilar-Material Piping Joints: Make joints using adapters compatible with materials of both
piping systems.
3.5
VALVE AND SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION
A.
Install listed fire-protect ion valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and trim, controls.
and specialties according to NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.
B.
Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised open, located to control sources of water
supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs
indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.
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C.
Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of
check valves in potable-water-sup ply sources.
D.
Specialty Valves:
1.
2.
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General Requirements: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, in main
supply to system.
Alarm Valves: Include bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line connection.
SPRINKLER INSTALLATION
A.
Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of narrow dimension of acoustical ceiling
panels.
B.
Install dry-type sprinklers with water supply from heated space. Do not install pendent or
sidewall, wet-type sprinklers in areas subject to freezing.
C.
Install sprinklers into flexible, sprinkler hose fittings and install hose into bracket on ceiling
grid.
3.7
FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNF.CTION INSTALLATION
A.
Install wall-type, fire-department connections.
B.
Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection.
3.8
IDENTIFICATION
A.
Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in
NFPA 13.
B.
Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for
identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."
3.9
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Perform tests and inspections.
B.
Tests and Inspections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest
until no leaks exist.
lest and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems Acceptance"
Chapter.
Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.
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Coordinate with fire-alarm tests. Operate as required.
Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.
Verify that equipment hose threads are same as local fire-department equipment.
C.
Sprinkler piping system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
D.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.10
CLEANING
A.
Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.
B.
Remove and replace sprinklers with paint other than factory finish.
3.11
PIPING SCHEDULE
A.
Piping between Fire-Department Connections and Check Valves: Galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe with threaded ends; cast-iron threaded fittings; and threaded grooved ends; groovedend fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
B.
Sprinkler specialty fittings may be used, downstream of control valves, instead of specified
fittings.
C.
Wet-pipe sprinkler system, NPS 2 and smaller, shall be
one of the following:
1.
Standard-weight, galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends; galvanized, gray-iron
threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
2.
Standard-weight, galvanized-steel pipe with plain ends; galvanized, plain-end-pipe
fittings; and twist-locked joints.
3.
Standard-weight, galvanized-steel pipe with cut-grooved ends; galvanized, grooved-end
fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.
4.
Standard-weight, black-steel pipe with plain ends; steel welding fittings; and welded
joints.
D.
Standard-pressure, wet-pipe sprinkler system, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 6, shall be one of the
following:
1.
Standard-weight, galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends; galvanized, gray-iron
threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
2.
Standard-weight, galvanized-steel pipe with cut-grooved ends; galvanized, grooved-end
fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.
3.
Standard-weight, black-steel pipe with plain ends; steel welding fittings; and welded
joints.
3.12
A.
SPRINKLER SCHEDULE
Use sprinkler types in subparagraphs below for the following applications:
1.
Rooms without Ceilings: Upright sprinklers.
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Rooms with Suspended Ceilings (see exceptions below): Pendent sprinklers.
Wall Mounting: Sidewall sprinklers.
Exception: provide Institutional Pendant Sprinkler Head, basis of design - TYCO Raven
Institutional Quick Response.
a.
Room 248 Holding
b.
Room 249 Holding
c.
Room 363 Holding
d.
Room 364 Holding
Exception: provide Concealed Pendant Sprinkler Heads, basis of design - TYCO Series
RFH
a.
Room 252 Hearing Room
b.
Room 352 Criminal Court Room
Exception: Server rooms will be protected by clean agent systems.
a.
Room 128 Server Room
b.
Room 156 Server Room
c.
Room 228 Server Room
d.
Room 341 Server Room
Spaces Subject to Freezing: Upright, pendent, dry sprinklers; and sidewall, dry sprinklers
as indicated.
Provide sprinkler types in subparagraphs below with finishes indicated.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Concealed Sprinklers: Rough brass, with factory-painted white cover plate.
Flush Sprinklers: Bright chrome, with painted white escutcheon.
Recessed Sprinklers: Bright chrome, with bright chrome escutcheon.
Upright Pendent and Sidewall Sprinklers: Chrome plated in finished spaces exposed to
view; rough bronze in unfinished spaces not exposed to view; wax coated where exposed
to acids, chemicals, or other corrosive fumes.
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SECTION 212200 - CLEAN-AGENT FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
Piping and piping specialties.
Extinguishing-agent containers.
Extinguishing agent.
Detection and alarm devices.
Control and alarm panels.
Accessories.
Connection devices for and wiring between system components.
Connection devices for power and integration into building's fire-alarm system.
1.2
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B.
Shop Drawings: For clean-agent fire-extinguishing system signed and sealed by a qualified
professional engineer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
Include design calculations.
Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required
clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field
connection.
Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
C.
Permit Approved Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 2001, that have been
approved by authorities having jurisdiction. Include design calculations.
D.
Field quality-control reports.
E.
Operation and maintenance data.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
B.
UL Compliance: Provide equipment listed in UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory\"
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2.1
CLEAN-AGENT SYSTEMS
A.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ansul Incorporated.
Chemetron Fire Systems; a UTC Fire & Security company.
Fike Corporation.
Pern Ail Fire Extinguisher Corporation; a division of Pern Systems Inc.
Pyro-Chem.
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.; Fire Safety Division.
Kidde Fire Systems
B.
Description: Clean-agent fire-extinguishing system shall be a completely designed and
engineered system for total flooding of the hazard area including the room cavity above the
ceiling and below the ceiling. System includes separate zones above and below the ceiling and
beneath the raised floor. If smoke is detected below the ceiling, extinguishing agent shall be
discharged in zones above and below the ceiling and below the floor. If smoke is detected
above the ceiling, extinguishing agent shall be discharged in the zone above the ceiling only.
C.
Delegated Design: Design complete clean-agent fire-extinguishing system and obtain approval
from authorities having jurisdiction. Design system for Class A, B, and C fires as appropriate
for areas being protected, and include safety factor. Use clean agent indicated and in
concentration suitable for normally occupied server rooms.
D.
Performance Requirements: Provide discharge of clean agent as required by NFPA 2001 and as
indicated by clean agent system manufacturer.
E.
Cross-Zoned Detection: Devices located in two separate zones. Sound alarm on activating
single-detection device, and discharge extinguishing agent on actuating single-detection device
in other zone.
F.
System Operating Sequence: Provide operation of clean agent system as required by NFPA
2001 and as indicated by clean agent system manufacturer.
G.
Manual stations shall immediately discharge extinguishing agent when activated.
II.
Operating abort switches will delay cxtinguishing-agent discharge while being activated, and
switches must be reset to prevent agent discharge. Release of hand pressure on the switch will
cause agent discharge if the time delay has expired.
I.
EPO: Will terminate power to protected equipment immediately on actuation.
J.
Low-Agent Pressure Switch: Initiate trouble alarm if sensing less than set pressure.
K.
Power Transfer Switch: Transfer from normal to stand-by power source.
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PIPING, FITTINGS, VALVES AND OTHER SYSTEM MATERIALS
A.
2.3
As required by NFPA 2001 and as required by clean agent system manufacturer.
EXTINGUISHING-AGENT CONTAINERS
A.
Description:
Steel tanks complying with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section VIII, for unfired pressure vessels. Include minimum working-pressure rating that
matches system charging pressure, valve, pressure switch, and pressure gage.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.4
Finish: Manufacturer's standard color, enamel or epoxy paint.
Manifold: Fabricate with valves, pressure switches, and connections for multiple storage
containers, as indicated.
Manifold: Fabricate with valves, pressure switches, selector switch, and connections for
main- and reserve-supply banks of multiple storage containers.
Storage-Tank Brackets: Factory- or field-fabricated retaining brackets consisting of steel
straps and channels; suitable for container support, maintenance, and tank refilling or
replacement.
FIRE-EXTINGUISHING CLEAN AGENT
A.
FM-200 is the basis of design
1.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a.
b.
c.
2.5
DuPont.
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation; a Chemtura company.
Kidde Fire Systems
DISCHARGE NOZZLES
A.
2.6
Equipment manufacturer's standard one-piece brass or aluminum alloy of type, size, discharge
pattern, and capacity required for application.
CONTROL PANELS
A.
Description: FM Approved or NRTL listed, including equipment and features required for
testing, supervising, and operating fire-extinguishing system.
B.
Power Requirements:
120/240-V ac; with electrical contacts for connection to system
components and fire-alarm system, and transformer or rectifier as needed to produce power at
voltage required for accessories and alarm devices.
C.
Enclosure: NEMA ICS 6, Type 1, enameled-steel cabinet.
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Mounting: Surface.
Supervised Circuits: Separate circuits for each independent hazard area.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Detection circuits equal to the required number of zones, or addressable devices assigned
to the required number of zones.
Manual pull-station circuit.
Alarm circuit.
Release circuit.
Abort circuit.
EPO circuit.
Control-Panel Features:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Electrical contacts for shutting down fans, activating dampers, and operating system
electrical devices.
Automatic switchover to standby power at loss of primary power.
Storage container, low-pressure indicator.
Service disconnect to interrupt system operation for maintenance with visual status
indication on the annunciator panel.
F.
Annunciator Panel: Graphic type showing protected, hazard-area plans, as well as locations of
detectors and abort, EPO, and manual stations. Include lamps to indicate device-initiating
alarm, electrical contacts for connection to control panel, and stainless-steel or aluminum
enclosure.
G.
Standby Power: Sealed lead calcium or Sealed, valve-regulated, recombinant lead acid
orVented, wet-celi pocket, plate nickel cadmium batteries with capacity to operate system for
24 hours and alarm for minimum of 15 minutes. Include automatic battery charger that has a
varying charging rate between trickle and high depending on battery voltage, and that is capable
of maintaining batteries fully charged. Include manual voltage control, dc voltmeter, dc
ammeter, electrical contacts for connection to control panel, automatic transfer switch, and
suitable enclosure.
2.7
DETECTION DEVICES
A.
General Requirements for Detection Devices:
1.
2.
Comply with NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, and UL 268.
24-V dc, nominal.
B.
Ionization Detectors: Dual-chamber type, having sampling and referencing chambers, with
smoke-sensing element.
C.
Photoelectric Detectors: LED light source and silicon photodiode receiving element.
D.
Signals to the Central Fire Alarm Control Panel: Any type of local system trouble is reported to
the central fire alarm control panel as a composite "trouble" signal. Alarms on each system
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zone are individually reported to the central fire alarm control panel as separately identified
zones.
2.8
MANUAL STATIONS
A.
General Description: Surface FM Approved or NRTL listed, with clear plastic hinged cover,
120-V ac or low voltage compatible with controls. Include contacts for connection to control
panel.
B.
Manual Release: "MANUAL RELEASE" caption, and red finish. Unit can manually discharge
extinguishing agent with operating device that remains engaged until unlocked.
C.
Abort Switch: "ABORT" caption, momentary contact, with green finish.
D.
EPO Switch: "EPO" caption, with yellow finish.
2.9
SWITCHES
A.
Description: FM Approved or NRTL listed, where available, 120-V ac or low voltage
compatible with controls. Include contacts for connection to control panel.
1.
2.
3.
2.10
Low-Agent Pressure Switches: Pneumatic operation.
Power Transfer Switches: Key-operation selector, for transfer of release circuit signal
from main supply to reserve supply.
Door Closers: Magnetic retaining and release device or electrical interlock to cause the
door operator to drive the door closed.
ALARM DEVICES
A.
Description: Listed and labeled by an NRTL or FM Approved, low voltage, and surface
mounting. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm
System" or Division 28 Section "Zoned (DC Loop) Fire-Alarm System" for alarm and
monitoring devices.
B.
Bells: Minimum 6-inch diameter.
C.
Homs: 90to94dBA.
D.
Strobe Lights: Translucent lens, with "FIRE" or similar caption.
2.11
A.
ELECTRICAL POWER AND WIRING
Electrical power, wiring, and devices are specified in Division 26.
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3.1
CLEAN-AGENT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
A.
Install clean-agent extinguishing piping and other components level and plumb, according to
manufacturers' written instructions.
B.
Contractor shall provide for complele inslallation of entire system including all wiring, piping
and attachments.
C.
Grooved Piping Joints: Groove pipe ends according to AWWA C606 dimensions. Assemble
grooved-end steel pipe and steel, grooved-end fittings with steel, keyed couplings and lubricant
according to manufacturer's written instructions.
IX
Install exlinguishing-agent containers anchored to substrate.
E.
Install pipe and fittings, valves, and discharge nozzles according to requirements listed in
NFPA 2001, Section "Distribution."
1.
2.
3.
Install valves designed to prevent entrapment of liquid, or install pressure relief devices
in valvcd sections of piping systems.
Support piping using supports and methods according to NFPA 13.
Install control panels, detection system components, alarms, and accessories, complying
with requirements of NFPA 2001, Section "Detection, Actuation, and Control Systems,"
as required for supervised system application.
F.
Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.
G.
Where installing piping adjacent to equipment, allow space for service and maintenance.
II.
Connect electrical devices to control panel and to building's fire-alarm system. Electrical
power, wiring, and devices are specified in Division 28 Section "Digital, Addressable FireAlarm System" or Division 28 Section "Zoned (DC Loop) Fire-Alarm System."
I.
Identify piping, extinguishing-agent containers, other equipment, and panels according to
NFPA 2001.
J.
Install signs at entry doors for protected areas to warn occupants that they are entering a room
protected with a clean-agent fire-extinguishing system.
K.
Install signs at entry doors to advise persons outside the room the meaning of the horn(s),
bell(s), and strobe light(s) outside the protected space.
3.2
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Perform tests and inspections.
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Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to
inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and
to assist in testing.
Tests and Inspections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
After installing clean-agent extinguishing piping system and after electrical circuitry has
been energized, test for compliance with requirements.
Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection stated in NETA ATS,
Sections "Inspection and Test Procedures" and "System Function Tests." Certify
compliance with test parameters.
Leak Test: After installation, charge system-and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest
until no leaks exist.
Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper motor rotation and unit operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with
new units, and retest.
Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
C.
Units will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.
D.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.3
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SYSTEM FILLING
A.
Preparation:
1.
2.
3.
B.
Filling Procedures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
3.4
Verify that piping system installation is completed and cleaned.
Check for complete enclosure integrity.
Check operation of ventilation and exhaust systems.
Fill extinguishing-agent containers with extinguishing agent, and pressurize to indicated
charging pressure.
Install filled extinguishing-agent containers.
Energize circuits.
Adjust operating controls.
DEMONSTRATION
A.
Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Train Owner's maintenance
personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain clean-agent fire-extinguishing systems.
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SECTION 213113 - ELECTRIC-DRIVE, CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
In-line fire pump package including pressure maintenance pump.
Eire-pump accessories and specialties.
B.
Related Sections Include the following:
1.
Division 21 Section "Controllers for Fire Pump Drivers"
2.
Division 21 Section "Water Based Fire Suppression Systems
3.
Division 21 Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression"
C.
The electric drive centrifugal fire pump, pressure maintenance pump, soft-start fire pump
controller, pressure maintenance pump controller, automatic transfer switch and required
(NFPA 20) components of a fire pump system shall be provided as a package, completely
assembled, piped, wired and factory tested.
1.2
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.
Pump Equipment, Accessory, and Specialty Pressure Rating, 175 psig minimum unless higher
pressure rating is indicated.
B.
Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s), including comprehensive engineering analysis
of the sprinkler system and fire pump system by a qualified professional engineer, using
performance requirements and design criteria indicated. Detailed design shall include the
sprinkler system, the fire pump system and all related subsystems of the sprinkler and fire pump
system. This delegated design shall be a part of Division 21 Section "Wet Sprinkler Systems"
and coordinated with this section. The delegated design shall be complete and approved prior to
the preparation of fire pump system submittals. The delegated design shall include but not be
limited to the following:
1.
The fire pump package including fire pump, pressure maintenance pump, controllers.
automatic transfer switch and interconnections.
2.
The wet pipe sprinkler system.
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
1J.
Shop Drawings: For fire pumps, motor drivers, and fire-pump accessories and specialties.
Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
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C.
Shop Drawings: For complete fire pump system installation in mechanical room, fully
integrated with fire protection sprinkler system drawings.
D.
Product Certificates: For each fire pump3 from manufacturer.
E.
Source quaJiry-control reports.
F.
Field quality-control reports.
G.
Operation and maintenance data.
1A
OUALFIY ASSURANCE
A.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
B.
NFPA Compliance:
Protection."
1.5
Comply with NFPA 20, "Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
COORDINATION
A.
Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.
PART2-PRODUCTS
2.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
A.
Description: Factory-assembled and -tested fire-pump and driver unit.
B.
Base; Fabricated and attached to fire-pump and driver unit with reinforcement to resist
movement of pump when base is anchored to building substrate.
C.
Finish: Red paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested unit before shipping.
2.2
IN-LINE FIRE PUMPS
A.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide U T A-C Pump
Series 1580 4x4x7F 20 hp vertical in-line pump in a complete package including fire pump,
soft-start controller, pressure maintenance pump, pressure maintenance pump controller and
transfer switch or comparable product by one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A-C Fire Pump Systems; a business of ITT Industries.
Patterson Pump Company; a subsidiary of the Gorman-Rupp Company.
Peerless Pump. Inc.
Pcntair Pump Group; Aurora Pump.
Pentair Pump Group: Fairbanks Morse,
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6.
Reddy-Buffaloes Pump Company.
7.
S.A. Armstrong Limited.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Standard: UL 448, for in-line pumps for fire service.
Casing: Radially split case, cast iron with ASME B16.1 pipe-flange connections.
Impeller; Cast brottze, statically and dynamically balanced, and keyed to shaft.
Wear Rings: Replaceable bronze.
Shaft and Sleeve: Steel shaft with bronze sleeve.
a.
Shaft Bearings: Grease-lubricated balUbearings in cast-iron housing,
b.
Seals: Stuffing box with graphite-impregnated braided yarn and bronze packing
gland.
6.
Mounting: Pump and driver shaft is vertical, with motor above pump and pump on base.
Coupling: None or rigid.
D.
Driver;
1.
Standard: UL 1004A.
2.
Type: Electric motor; NEMA MG 1, polyphase Design B.
Capacities and Characteristics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Rated Capacity: 450 gpm.
Total Rated Head: 40 psig.
Inlet Flange: Class 525.
Outlet Flange: Class 125.
Suction Head Available at Pump: 30 feet,
Motor Horsepower: 20 hp.
Motor Speed: 3450 rpm.
Electrical Characteristics;
a.
Volts: 460
b.
Phase: Three.
c.
Hertz: 60.
VERTICAL MULTTSTAGE, PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS
A,
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide ITT A-C Pump
1SV-3STG, % hp as part of complete package described in Section 2131)3 "Electric Drive
Centrifugal Fire Pumps" or comparable product by one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A-C Fire Pump Systems; a business of ITT Industries.
Patterson Pump Company; a subsidiary of the Gorman-Rupp Company.
Peerless Pump, Inc.
Pentair Pump Group; Aurora Pump.
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Pcntair Pump Group; Fairbanks Morse.
Reddy-Buffaloes Pump Company,
S.A. Armstrong Limited.
B.
Description: Factory-assembled and -tested, vertical, multistage, open-line-shaft turbine pump
as defined in HI 2 1-2 2 and HI 2.3; with pump motor mounted above pump head.
C.
Pump Construction:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Pump Head: Cast iron, for surface discharge, with flange, except connections may be
threaded in sizes in which flanges are not available.
Pump Head Seal: Stuffing box and stuffing,^
Line Shaft; Stainless steel or steel, with corrosion-resistant shaft sleeves.
Line Shaft Bearings: Rubber sleeve, watei lubricated.
Line Shaft: Steel.
Line Shaft Bearings: Corrosion resistant, oil lubricated.
Impeller Shaft: Monel metal or stainless steel.
Bowl Section: Multiple cast-iron bowls with closed-type bronze or stainless-steel
impellers.
Column Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, galvanized-steej pipe with threaded
ends and cast-iron or steel fittings, in sections 10 feet or less, with strainer of cast or
fabricated bronze or stainless steel at bottom.
D.
Motor: Single speed with permanently lubricated ball bearings.
E.
Base: Cast iron or steel with hole for electrical cable.
F.
Nameplate: Permanently attached to pump and indicating capacity and characteristics.
G.
Capacities and Characteristics:
1.
2.
3.
Rated Capacity: 5 GPM.
Total Dynamic Head: 120 FT
Working Pressure: 360 psig.
4.
Flange: Class 125,
5.
6.
7.
8.
Suction Head Available at Pump: 30ft.
Motor Horsepower: 3/4.
Motor Speed: 3450.
Electrical Characteristics:
a.
b.
c.
2.4
Volts: 460.
Phases: Three.
Hertz; 60.
FIRE-PUMP ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES
A.
Automatic Air-Release Valves: Comply with NFPA 20 for installation in fire-pump casing.
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B.
Circufation Relief Valves: UL 1478, brass, spring loaded; for installation in pump discharge
piping.
C
Relief Valves: Description: UL 1478, bronze or cast iron, spring loaded; for installation in firesuppression water-supply piping.
D.
Inlet Fitting: Eccentric tapered reducer at pump suction inlet.
E.
Outlet Fitting: Concentric tapered reducer at pump discharge outlet.
F.
Discharge Cone: Closed or open type.
2.5
GROUT
A.
Standard: ASTMC1107, GradeB, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry, hydrauliccement grout.
B.
Characteristics: Nonshrink and recommended for interior and exterior applications.
C.
Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.
D.
Packaging; Preinixed and factory packaged.
2.6
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Testing: Test and inspect fire pumps according to UL 448 requirements for "Operation Test"
and "Manufacturing and Production Tests."
1.
Verification of Performance: Rate fire pumps according to UL 448,
B.
Fire pumps will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.
C.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
PARI' 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine equipment bases and anchorage provisions, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements and for conditions affecting performance of fire pumps.
B.
Examine roughing-in for fire-suppress ion piping systems to verify actual locations of piping
connections before fire-pump installation,
C.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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PWSTALLATION
A.
Fire-Pump Installation Standard: Comply with NFPA 20 for installation of fire pumps, relief
valves, and related components.
B.
Equipment Mounting: Install fire pump package on concrete base.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated,
install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around the tull perimeter of concrete base.
For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through concrete
base and anchor into structural concrete floor.
Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment.
C.
Install fire-pump suction and discharge piping equal to or larger than sizes required by
NFPA 20.
1),
Support piping and pumps separately so weight of piping does not rest on pumps.
E.
Install valves thai are same size as connecting piping. Comply with requirements for fireprotection valves specified in Division 21 Section "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems."
F.
Install pressure gages on fire-pump suction and discharge flange pressure-gage tappings,
Comply with requirements for pressure gages specified in Division 21 Section "Wet-Pipe
Sprinkler Systems."
G.
Install piping hangers and supports, anchors, valves, gages, and equipment supports according
to NFPA 20.
H.
lilectrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by equipment manufacturers but not
factory mounted. Furnish copies of manufacturers' wiring diagram submittals to electrical
Installer.
J.
Wiring Method; Conceal conductors and cables in accessible ceilings, walls, and floors where
possible.
J.
Engage a factory-authorized service representative lo perform startup service.
1.
3.3
Complete installation and startup checks according lo manufacturer's written instructions.
ALIGNMENT
A.
Align split-case pump and driver shafts after complete unit has been leveled on concrete base,
grout has set and anchor bolts have been tightened.
E.
Afler alignment is correct, lighten anchor bolts evenly. Fill baseplate completely with grout,
with metal blocks and shims or wedges in place. Tighten anchor bolls after grout has hardened.
Check alignment and make required corrections.
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C.
Align piping connections.
D.
Align pump and driver shafts for angular and parallel alignment according to HI 1.4 and to
tolerances specified by manufacturer.
3.4
CONNECTIONS
A,
Comply with requirements for piping and valves specifie,d in Division 21 Section "Wet-Pipe
Sprinkler Systems." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.
B.
Install piping adjacent to pumps and equipment to allow service and maintenance.
C,
Connect relief-valve discharge to drainage piping or point of discharge.
D.
Connect fire pumps to their controllers.
3.5
IDENTIFICATION
A.
3.6
Identify system components. Comply with requirements for fire-pump marking according to
NFPA 20.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Test each fire pump with its controller as a unit. Comply with requirements for electric-motordriver fire-pump controllers specified in Division 21 Section "Controllers for Five-Pump
Drivers."
B.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect,
test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.
C.
Perform tests and inspections.
1.
D.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to
inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and
to assist in testing.
Tests and Inspections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
After install b g components, assemblies, and equipment including controller, test for
compliance with requirements.
Test according to NFPA 20 for acceptance and performance testing.
Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest
until no leaks exist.
Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper motor rotation and unit operation,
Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
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E.
Components, assemblies, and equipment WJJJ be considered defective if they do not pass tests
and inspections.
P.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
G.
Furnish fire hoses in number, size, and length required to reach storm drain or other acceptable
location to dispose of fire-pump test water. Hoses are for tests only and do not convey to
Owner.
3.7
DEMONSTRATION
A.
Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to
adjust, operate, and maintain fire pumps.
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SECTION 213900 - CONTROLLERS FOR FIRE-PUMP DRIVERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
Full-service, reduced-voltage soft-start controllers rated 600 V and less.
Limited-service controllers rated 600 V and less.
Controllers for pressure-maintenance pump.
B.
Related sections include the following:
1.
Division 21 Section "Electric Drive Centrifugal Fire Pumps"
2.
Division 21 Section "Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems"
C.
The electric drive centrifugal fire pump, pressure maintenance pump, soft-start fire pump
controller, pressure maintenance pump controller, automatic transfer switch and required
(NFPA 20) components of a fire pump system shall be provided as a packaged, completely
piped, wired and factory tested.
1.2
DEFINITIONS
A.
ATS: Automatic transfer switch(es).
B.
HCM: Electronic control module.
C.
MCCB: Molded-case circuit breaker.
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B.
Shop Drawings: For each type of product indicated. Include dimensioned plans, elevations,
sections, details, and attachments to other work, including required clearances and service
spaces around controller enclosures.
L
2.
Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, method of field
assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.
Schematic and Connection Diagrams: For power, signal, alarm, and control wiring and
for pressure-sensing tubing.
C.
Qualification Data: For qualified testing agency.
D.
Seismic Qualification Certificates: For each type of product indicated, from manufacturer.
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E.
Manufacturer's factory test reports of fully assembled and tested equipment.
F.
Source quality-control reports.
G.
Field quality-control reports.
H.
Operation and maintenance data.
1.4
OCTOBER 2009
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Source Limitations: Obtain fire-pump controllers and all associated equipment from single
source or producer.
B.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
C.
Comply with standards of authorities havingjurisdiction pertaining to materials and installation.
D.
Comply with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70.
E.
IEEE Compliance: Fabricate and lest enclosed controllers according to IEEE 344 to withstand
seismic forces defined in Division 26 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical
Systems."
PART 2-PRODUCTS
2.1
FULL-SERVICE CONTROLLERS
A.
.Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, basis of design is Cutler Hammer
LMR FT90 Reduced Voltage Soft-Start, available manufacturers offering products that may be
incorporated into the Work include, but arc not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
B.
Aquarius Fluid Products, Inc.
ASCO Power Technologies, LP; Firerrol Products.
Eaton Electrical Inc.; Cutler-Hammer Business Unit.
Hubbell Incorporated; Hubbell Industrial Controls.
Joslyn Clark Corporation.
Master Control Systems, Inc.
Metron, Inc.
Tornatech.
General Requirements for Full-Service Controllers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Comply with NFPA 20 and UL 218.
Listed by an NRTL for clcctric-motor driver for fire-pump service.
Combined automatic and nonautomatic operation.
Factory assembled, wired, and tested: continuous-duty' rated.
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Service Equipment Label: NRTL labeled for use as service equipment.
Method of Starting:
1.
Pressure-switch actuated.
a.
2.
3.
Water-pressure-actuated switch and pressure transducer with independent highand low-calibrated adjustments responsive to water pressure in fire-suppression
piping.
b.
System pressure recorder, electric ac driven, with spring backup.
c.
Programmable minimum-run-time relay to prevent short cycling.
d.
Programmable timer for weekly tests. Solid-State Controller: Reduced-voltage type.
Emergency Start: Mechanically operated start handle that closes and retains the motor
RUN contactor independent of all electric or pressure actuators.
D.
Method of Stopping: Automatic and nonautomatic shutdown after automatic starting.
E.
Capacity: Rated for fire-pump-driver horsepower and short-circuit-current (withstand) rating
equal to or greater than short-circuit current available at controller location.
F.
Method of Isolation and Overcurrent Protection: Interlocked isolating switch and nonthermal
MCCB; with a common, externally mounted operating handle, and providing locked-rotor
protection.
G.
Door-Mounted Operator Interface and Controls:
1.
2.
Monitor, display, and control the devices, alarms, functions, and operations listed in
NFPA 20 as required for drivers and controller types used.
Method of Control and Indication:
a.
b.
c.
3.
Local and Remote Alarm and Status Indications:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
H.
Microprocessor-based logic controller, with multiline digital readout.
Membrane keypad.
LED alarm and status indicating lights.
Controller power on.
Motor running condition.
Loss-of-line power.
Line-power phase reversal.
Line-power single-phase condition.
4.
Audible alarm, with silence push button.
5.
Nonautomatic START and STOP push buttons or switches.
ATS:
1.
Complies with NFPA 20, UL 218. and UL 1008.
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3.
4.
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Integral with controller as a listed combination fire-pump controller and power transfer
switch.
Automatically transfers fire-pump controller from normal power supply to alternate
power supply in event of power failure.
Allows manual transfer from one source to the other.
Alternate-Source Isolating and Disconnecting Means: Integral molded-case switch, with
an externally mounted operating handle.
Alternate-Source Isolating and Disconnecting Means: Mechanically interlocked isolation
switch and circuit breaker rated at a minimum of .115 percent of rated motor full-load
current, with an externally mounted operating handle; circuit breaker shall be provided
with nonthermal sensing, instantaneous-only short-circuit overcurrent protection to
comply with available fault currents.
Local and Remote Alarm and Status Indications:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
8.
9.
10.
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Normal source available.
Alternate source available.
In normal position.
In alternate position.
Isolating means open.
Audible alarm, with silence push button.
Nonautomatic (manual, nonelectric) means of transfer.
Engine test push button.
Start generator output contacts.
Timer for weekly generator tests.
CONTROLLERS LOR PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS
A.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
B.
General Requirements for Pressure-Maintenance-Pump Controllers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
C.
Aquarius Fluid Products, Inc.
ASCO Power Technologies, LP; Firetrol Products.
Eaton Electrical hie; Cutler-Hammer Business Unit.
Hubbell Incorporated; Hubbell Industrial Controls.
Joslyn Clark Corporation.
Master Control Systems, Inc.
Metron, Inc.
Tornatech.
Type: UL 508 factory assembled, -wired, and tested, across-the-linc; for combined
automatic and manual operation.
Enclosure: UL 508 and NEMA 250, Type 2 for wall-mounting.
Factory assembled, wired, and tested.
Finish: Manufacturer's standard color paint.
Rate controller for scheduled horsepower and include the following:
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Fusible disconnect switch.
Pressure switch.
Hand-off-auto selector switch.
Pilot light,
Running period timer.
ENCLOSURES
A.
Fire-Pump Controllers, ATS, and Remote Alarm Panels:
environmental conditions at installed locations and NFPA 20.
1.
NEMA250, to comply with
Indoor Locations: Type 2.
B.
Enclosure Color: Manufacturer's standard "fire-pump-controller red".
C.
Nameplates: Comply with NFPA 20; complete with capacity, characteristics, approvals,
listings, and other pertinent data.
D.
Floor stands, 12 inches high, for floor-mounted controllers.
2.4
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Testing: Test and inspect fire-pump controllers according to requirements in NFPA 20 and
UL218.
1.
Verification of Performance: Rate controllers according to operation of functions and
features specified.
B.
Fire-pump controllers will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.
C.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
A.
Install controllers within sight of their respective drivers.
B.
Controllers are part of complete fire pump package, fully assembled, connected, wired and
tested.
C.
Connect controllers to their dedicated pressure-sensing lines.
IX
Wall-Mounting Controllers: Install controllers on walls with disconnect operating handles not
higher than 79 inches above finished floor, and bottom of enclosure not less than 12 inches
above finished floor unless otherwise indicated. Boit units to wall or mount on lightweight
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structural-steel channels bolted to wall. For controllers not on walls, provide freestanding racks
complying with Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems."
E.
Floor-Mounting Controllers: Install controllers on 4-inch nominal-thickness concrete bases,
using floor stands high enough so that the bottom of enclosure cabinet is not less than 12 inches
above finished floor.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated,
install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around the full.perimeter of concrete base.
For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through concrete
base, and anchor into structural concrete floor.
Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment.
F.
Seismic Bracing: Comply with requirements specified in Division 26 Section "Vibration and
Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems."
G.
Temporary Lifting Provisions: Remove temporary lifting eyes, channels, and brackets and
temporary blocking of moving parts from enclosures and components.
H.
Comply with NEMA 1CS 15.
3.2
POWER WIRING INSTALLATION
A.
Install power wiring between controllers and their services or sources, and between controllers
and their drivers. Comply with requirements in NFPA 20, NFPA 70, and Division 26 Section
"Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables."
B.
Comply with NECA 1.
3.3
CONTROL AND ALARM WIRING INSTALLATION
A.
Install wiring between controllers and remote devices and facility's central monitoring system.
Comply with requirements in NFPA 20, NFPA 70, and Division 26 Section "Control-Voltage
Electrical Power Cables."
B.
Install wiring between remote alarm panels and controllers. Comply with requirements in
NFPA 20, NFPA 70, and Division 26 Section "Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables."
C.
Install wiring between controllers and the building's fire-alarm system. Comply with
requirements specified in Division 28 Section "Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System."
D.
Bundle, train, and support wiring in enclosures.
K.
Connect remote manual and automatic activation devices where applicable.
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IDENTIFICATION
A.
Comply with requirements in NFPA 20 for marking fire-pump controllers.
B.
Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for
identification in NFPA 20 and as specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical
Systems."
3.5
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Perform tests and inspections.
B.
Acceptance Testing Preparation:
1.
Inspect and Test Each Component:
a.
b.
c.
2.
Verify and Test Each Electric-Driver Controller:
a.
b.
3.
4.
C.
Inspect wiring, components, connections, and equipment installations. Test and
adjust components and equipment.
Test insulation resistance for each element, component, connecting supply, feeder,
and control circuits.
Test continuity of each circuit.
Verify that voltages at controller locations are within plus 10 or minus 1 percent of
motor nameplate rated voltages, with motors off. If outside this range for any
motor, notify Architect before starting the motor(s).
Test each motor for proper phase rotation.
Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper unit operation.
Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
Field Acceptance Tests:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Do not begin field acceptance testing until suction piping has been flushed and
hydrostatically tested and the certificate for flushing and testing has been submitted to
Architect and authorities having jurisdiction.
Prior to starting, notify authorities having jurisdiction of the time and place of the
acceptance testing.
Engage manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative to be present during the
testing.
Perform field acceptance tests as outlined in NFPA 20.
D.
Controllers will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.
E.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
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F.
Perform startup service.
G.
Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions.
3.6
ADJUSTING
A.
Adjust controllers to function smoothly and as recommended by manufacturer.
B.
Set field-adjustable switches, auxiliary relays, time-delay relays, and timers.
C.
Program microprocessors for required operational-sequences, status indications, alarms, event
recording, and display features. Clear events memory after final acceptance testing and prior to
Substantial Completion.
D.
Set field-adjustable pressure switches.
3.7
DEMONSTRATION
A.
Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Train Owner's maintenance
personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain controllers and remote alarm panels, and to use and
reprogram microprocessor-based controls within this equipment.
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