TOWN OF CHESTER - MUNICIPAL CENTER
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y.
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M/E REFERENCE 153156
SECTION 230553 - MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
WORK INCLUDED
A.
1.2
QUALIFICATION
A.
1.3
All identification devices shall comply with ANSI A13.1 for lettering size, length of
color field, colors and viewing angles.
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.4
Provide labor, materials, equipment and services as required for the complete installation
designed in Contract Documents.
Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation instructions for each
identification material and device. Submit valve schedule for each piping system
typewritten on an 8-1/2 in. x 11in. (Minimum) indicating valve number, location, and
valve function. Submit schedule of pipe, equipment and name identification for review
before stenciling or labeling.
MAKES
A.
Allen Systems, Inc.; Brady (W.H.) Co.; Signmark Div.; Industrial Safety Supply Co.,
Inc.; Seton Name Plate Corp.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
2.2
GENERAL
A.
Provide manufacturer's standard products of categories and types required for each
application. In cases where this is more than one type specified for an application,
selection is installer's option, but provide single selection for each product category.
B.
All adhesives used for labels in the interior of the building shall comply with the
maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) limits as called for in the current version
of U.S. Green Building Council LEED Credits EQ 4.1 and EQ 4.2.
PIPING IDENTIFICATION
A.
Identification Types:
1.
Pressure Sensitive Type: Provide manufacturer's standard pre-printed, permanent
adhesive, color coded, pressure sensitive vinyl pipe markers complying with
ANSI A13.1. Provide a 360° wrap of flow arrow tape at each end of pipe label.
O.D. Pipe or Covering
3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/4 in.
1-1/2 in., 2 in.
2-1/2 in. and over
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Letter Size
1/2 in.
3/4 in.
1 in.
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B.
Lettering:
1.
Piping labeling shall conform to the following list:
Pipe Function
Low Pressure Steam
Low Pressure Condensate
Pumped Condensate
Cold Water
2.3
Identification
LPS
LPC
PC
CW
VALVE IDENTIFICATION
A.
Valve Tags:
1.
Standard brass valve tags, 2 in. diameter with 1/2 in. high numerals. Identify
between heating and plumbing services with 1/4 in. letters above the valve
number. Lettering to be stamped and in-filled black. Seton, or equal.
a.
B.
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Valve-tag Fasteners: Brass wire-link or beaded chain; or S-hook.
Valve Chart:
1.
Provide valve chart for all valves tagged as a part of this project. Frame and
place under clear glass. Hang in Mechanical Room.
2.
Valve chart to include as a minimum, valve #, valve size, valve type, valve
service description, valve location.
EQUIPMENT LABELS
A.
Metal Labels for Equipment:
1.
Material and Thickness: Stainless steel, 0.025 in. minimum thickness, and
having predrilled or stamped holes for attachment hardware.
2.
Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not
less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 in.
3.
Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 in. for name of units if viewing distance is less than
24 in., 1/2 in. for viewing distances up to 72 in. and proportionately larger
lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to
three-fourths the size of principal lettering.
4.
Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
5.
Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with
substrate.
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Plastic Labels for Equipment:
1.
Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, phenolic (micarta) labels for
mechanical engraving, 1/8 in. thick, and having predrilled holes for attachment
hardware.
2.
Letter Color: White.
3.
Background Color: Black.
4.
Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 F.
5.
Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not
less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 in.
6.
Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 in. for name of units if viewing distance is less than
24 in., 1/2 in. for viewing distances up to 72 in., and proportionately larger
lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to
three-fourths the size of principal lettering.
7.
Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
8.
Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with
substrate.
C.
Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number.
D.
Equipment Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-in.
bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers
where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), plus the Specification
Section number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be
included in operation and maintenance data.
E.
Provide for the following equipment:
1.
Boilers
2.
Condensate Pump
3.
Flex Auger
4.
Fans
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
GENERAL
A.
Provide valve tags for all valves provided on project, except for service valves at terminal
equipment.
B.
Provide equipment tags for all equipment listed above.
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C.
Provide above ceiling equipment locator stickers on ceiling grid for all equipment listed
above.
D.
Provide piping identification with directional flow arrows for all piping on project, at
maximum intervals of 20 feet. For piping installed through rooms, provide at least one
pipe label in each room, for each pipe function.
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