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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.02
WORK INCLUDED
A.
1.03
All identification devices shall comply with ANSI A13.1 for lettering size, length of color
field, colors, and viewing angles.
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.05
Provide labor, materials, equipment and services as required for the complete installation
designed in Contract Documents.
QUALIFICATIONS
A.
1.04
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
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 11 in. paper (minimum), indicating code number, location
and valve function. Submit schedule of pipe, equipment and name identification for
review before labeling.
MAKES
A.
Allen Systems, Inc., Brady (W.H.) Co.; Signmark Div., Industrial Safety Supply Co., Inc.,
Seton Name Plate Corp.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
GENERAL
A.
2.02
Provide manufacturer's standard products of categories and types required for each
application. In cases where there is more than one type specified for an application,
selection is installer's option, but provide single selection for each product category.
PIPING IDENTIFICATION
A.
Identification Types:
1.
Snap-on type: Provide manufacturer's standard pre-printed, semi rigid snap-on,
color coded pipe markers, complying with ANSI-A13.1.
2.
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.
3.
Stencil paint: Apply black or yellow stencil paint directly to covering or bare pipe;
color to contract with background. Stencil as follows:
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B.
2.03
2.04
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O.D. Pipe or Covering
Size Stencil Letter
3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/4 in.
1/2 in.
1-1/2 in., 2 in.
3/4 in.
2-1/2 in. and over
1 in.
Lettering:
1.
Piping labeling shall conform to the following list:
PIPE FUNCTION
IDENTIFICATION
Cold Water
DOMESTIC COLD WATER
Hot Water
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
Hot Water Recirculating
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
RECIRCULATING
Vent
VENT
Natural Gas
NATURAL GAS
Fire Protection
FIRE PROTECTION
Sprinkler
SPRINKLER
Sanitary Waste
SANITARY WASTE
Storm
STORM
Indirect Waste
INDIRECT WASTE
140 Degree Hot Water
DOMESTIC HOT WATER - 140°F
140 Degree Hot Water Recirculating
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
RECIRCULATING - 140°F
VALVE IDENTIFICATION
A.
Valve Tags:
1.
Standard brass valve tags, 2 in. diameter with 1/2 in. high black-filled numerals.
Attach to valve with brass jack chain and "S" hook. Identify between heating and
plumbing services with 1/4 in. letters above the valve number.
2.
Equal to Seton Style No. M4507.
B.
Valve Chart:
1.
Provide valve chart for all valves provided as a part of this project. Frame and
place under clear glass. Mount in Mechanical Room.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A.
General:
1.
Provide engraved vinyl nameplates for each major piece of mechanical
equipment provided, 2-1/2 in. x 3/4 in. size.
2.
Nameplates: Equal to Seton Style No. M4562.
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ABOVE CEILING EQUIPMENT LOCATOR
A.
3/4 in. diameter adhesive stickers places on ceiling grid and color-coded.
B.
The color for all plumbing valves shall be BLUE.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
GENERAL
A.
Provide valve tags for all valves provided on project.
B.
Provide piping identification with directional flow arrows for all piping on project,
maximum every 15'-0" or piping installed through rooms, provide at least one pipe label in
each room, for each pipe function.
C.
Provide equipment tags for all equipment listed.
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