SECTION 211000 - PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Related Documents: Drawings, Notice to Bidders, General Conditions, Project Coordination, RFP Format, Requested RFP Alternatives, Cutting and Patching, Standard Terms and Conditions, and all Appendices apply to the work of this section. B. Coordinate work with other trades working on the project. Refer to mechanical drawings for plenum space allocation showing elevations of the above ceiling spaces for coordination purposes. Automatic sprinkler systems to be monitored by the building fire detection and alarm system. Refer to Section ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Section Includes 1 Automatic sprinkler system. 2 Fire department connections. B. Provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation services and supervision for the design and installation of revisions and adjustments to the existing automatic sprinkler system, and standpipe system where required by the current state adopted International Building Code, for the new UMC Far East &West Clinic Buildings in El Paso, Texas in accordance with the applicable codes and all requirements of this specification. C. All work shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained within the contract documents. D. All work shall be performed in accordance with these Specifications. No modifications to these Specifications will be accepted without the expressed written approval of the State of Texas, and City of El Paso. It is the Contractor s responsibility to document Authority s approval of any such modifications prior to the execution of work. All modifications and substitutions shall be separately submitted for review by the Engineer of Record and Authority. E. System concept drawings are for information only to show potential system arrangement. Contractor shall field verify all information contained on these drawings and is responsible for layout and installation of the system in accordance with the Specifications. The bid drawings do not show all information necessary for the installation of the system, but are intended to be used as a guide by the Contractor for the purpose of designing the system and preparing his bid. Contractor s detailed installation drawings of the complete fire protection sprinkler and standpipe system shall be submitted to the State of Texas and City of El Paso Fire Marshal s office (Fire Marshal), any local agencies, and the Engineer of Record for approval. F. Prepare and submit shop drawings, record drawings and other submittals required herein. G. Test each new sprinkler and standpipe system. The sprinkler contractor shall also attend all fire detection and alarm system tests to aid in testing sprinkler system monitoring 211000-1
devices. The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out required tests. Separate tests may be required by the Engineer of Record, Fire Marshal s Office, or local agencies. H. Guarantee all new equipment and systems during installation and for a one year period after final acceptance of the work by the Fire Marshal or local agencies. I. Obtain all approvals required for the work of this section from the Authority, Fire Marshal, local agencies, from the project insurer, and from the Engineer of Record. J. Pay all fees required to obtain permits or approval of this work. K. The system equipment installed are more specifically described as: 1. A complete fire sprinkler system for the construction of the new Public Safety Facility. 2. System shall include a new fire sprinkler distribution piping, sprinkler heads and all test and drain points as required by NFPA 13. L. Contractor to provide training to the building maintenance personnel. 1.3 REFERENCES 1 The Contractor shall conduct two (2) training sessions of four (4) hours each to familiarize the building personnel with the features, operation and maintenance of the sprinkler and standpipe systems. Training sessions shall be scheduled by the owner at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor, Authority and the owner. 2. The Contractor shall submit a proposed training agenda for review and approval by the Engineer of Record within 60 days of authorization to proceed. The proposed training agenda shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Overview of system operation. b. Overview of system equipment and device locations. c. Detailed operation guidelines. d. Detailed maintenance procedures. e. Periodic testing procedures. 3. The Contractor shall submit the final approved training agenda 14 days prior to the first training session. A. International Building Code, with Code amendments (State of Texas and City of El Paso). B. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, U.S.A. 1 No. 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2 No. 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 3 No. 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems 4 No. 70, National Electrical Code 5 No. 72, National Fire Alarm Code 6 No. 101, Life Safety Code C. ANSI: American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York, 10018, U.S.A. 1 A21.4 Cement Mortar Lining for Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water 211000-2
2 A21.10 Ductile and Grey Iron Fittings, 3 Through 48 Inch for Water and Other Liquids 3 A21.51 Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds or Sand Lined Molds for Water and Other Liquids 4 A21.11 Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings 5 B16.3 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 150 and 300 6 B16.4 Cast Iron Threaded Fittings Class 125 and 250 7 B16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings 8 B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings 9 B16.15 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings Class 125 and 250 10 B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings 11 B16.25 Butt Welding Ends for Pipe, Valves, Flanges, and Fittings 12 B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fitting D. ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, U.S.A. 1 A-53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated Welded and Seamless 2 A-135 Electric-resistance Welded Steel Pipe 3 A-795 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated Welded and Seamless for Fire Protection Use 4 B-75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube 5 B-88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube 6 B251 Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Tube E. AWWA: American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Ave., Denver, Colorado 80235 USA. 1 M14 Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Central. 2 C900 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4 in. through 12 in. for water and other liquids. F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) requirements applicable to product listing. G. Factory Mutual Systems Approval Guide. 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Contractor shall verify plans and conditions and all work required to provide the new fire sprinkler system shall be included in scope of work where necessary to meet the system demands for the project. B. Provide, install and properly adjust sprinkler system supervisory switches and waterflow indicators as required herein. C. Provide system drains as necessary to drain and test the sprinkler and standpipe systems. Drains to be designed to discharge directly to the outside. D. Install shields necessary to protect electrical equipment from sprinkler discharge. E. Coordinate work with other trades working on the project. F. Provide all control valves, and other appurtenance as required for a fully operable system by the Authority, Fire Marshal and local agencies, and the contract documents. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE 211000-3
A. Sprinkler system equipment and installation to be in accordance with recommendations of and approved by Authority s insurance underwriters, Fire Marshal s Office, and any local agencies. B. All work and materials shall conform to all Federal, State, and local codes and regulations governing this installation. All work shall meet the requirements of the applicable codes, Authority, Fire Marshal, local agencies, and Engineer of Record. C. With exceptions as specified and/or indicated on the drawings or in the specifications, apply, install, connect, erect, use, clean and condition manufactured articles, materials and equipment per manufacturer s current printed information. Keep copies of such printed recommendations and NFPA pamphlets at job site and make them available to the Engineer of Record and Authority. D. Refer to the mechanical and electrical drawings for above ceiling coordination. The location of the sprinklers and sprinkler piping shall be established after the plumbing, electrical and HVAC trades have established the location of their system components. The sprinklers and sprinkler system piping shall be coordinated around the other trades listed above. Submittals shall indicate that the coordination has taken place. If during or after the installation of the sprinkler system, it is found that the coordination with other trades was not done by the sprinkler contractor, the sprinkler contractor shall rework the sprinkler system, in order to achieve the necessary coordinated installation, while still meeting the design requirements listed within this specification at no additional cost to the Authority. E. If there is a conflict between the referenced NFPA Standards, Federal, State or local codes and this specification, it shall be the Contractor s responsibility to bring the conflict to the attention of the Authority and Engineer of Record for resolution. F. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing all documents, paying all fees and securing all permits, inspections and approvals necessary for conducting this work. G. Welding materials and labor shall conform to ASME code and applicable state labor regulations. Before proceeding, submit for approval proposed procedures conforming to ANSI B31.1: Code for Pressure Piping, Chapter V, and ANSI Z49.1: Safety in Welding & Cutting. Use welders fully qualified and licensed by state authorities. H. All devices, systems, equipment and materials furnished and installed shall be new and shall be of types or models approved by the Authority and Engineer of Record for use in systems and occupancies of this type. 1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS A. All work shall meet the requirements of Section 1.3. B. No approvals or interpretations of the design documents shall be pursued except through the Engineer of Record by written submission. C. Contractor shall hold all licenses and obtain all permits necessary to perform work of this type in the State of Texas. Copies of the Contractor s licenses shall be provided with bid submittal. D. Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of experience in installation of system of this type and be familiar with all applicable local, state and Federal laws and regulations. E. Contractor shall be regularly engaged in installation, testing and servicing of automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems. 211000-4
F. Contractor shall provide a job supervisor who is to be present at all times when work is actively in progress. G. Contractor s shop drawings reflecting the design shall be stamped and sealed by a Professional Engineer experienced in design of this work and licensed in the State of Texas. Shop drawings shall be prepared at a minimum by a NICET Level lll technician in automatic sprinkler and standpipe design. The Contractor shall obtain and submit copies of all licenses and certificates with the bid submittal. H. Any work performed prior to the satisfactory review of the shop drawings by the Engineer of Record and determined to be non-compliance with the contract documents or applicable codes by the Authority s Representative or Engineer of Record will be replaced at the Contractor s expense. I. Contractor shall submit all records of final testing to the Fire Marshal and Authority. The system will not be acceptable until final testing is complete and until receipt and approval of the Contractor s Material and Test Certificate is received from the Fire Marshal. J. The Contractor hereby acknowledges that all dollar amounts quoted in contract documents, correspondence, unit process, alternate proposals and any other prices provided by the Contractor or requested by the Owner s representatives include all sales, use, value-added, excise or other taxes currently in place or enacted in the course of the project. No additional amounts of compensation are to be charged to the Owner for taxes applicable to this project. 1.7 SUBMITTALS A. Prior to the commencement of work, the fire protection contractor shall submit to the Authority: 1 One (1) copy of the transmittal of the permit application to the Applicable local agency. 2 One (1) copy of the authorization that the installing contractor is a duly qualified representative of the fire protection equipment manufacturer. 3 One (1) copy of the installing contractor s Certificate of Fitness from the Fire Marshal. B. Prior to application for the initial payment for any work performed on the fire protection systems, the following submittals shall be received and approved by the Authority and the owner s Representative: 1. Reproducible sets of installation drawings. Submittal must be comprehensive of the entire project, complete in all detail, and include, but not be limited to, the following: a. All information and sheets required by the Fire Marshal s published Fire Protection System Submittal Guidelines. b. Floor plans showing the location of all equipment, controls, piping, valves and drains. Drawings shall also show hangers and other supports including sway bracing and flexible couplings installed as flexure joints, and location and diameter of all necessary core drills, pipe sleeves and pipe clearance openings in walls and floors. Floor plans shall be provided in AUTOCAD Release 14 or later version and also in PDF format. c. Include list of all material to be used for the systems. The manufacturer, trade name and catalog number shall be given for each item. Information 211000-5
shall include type of pipe, hangers, valves, pipe fittings/joining methods, sprinklers, water flow devices, supervisory devices, fire department connections, escutcheons, and signage. d. Riser diagram of system. e. Include hydraulic calculations to show most hydraulically remote area and verify adequate water supply. f. For systems that include a fire pump, drawings shall show power supply connections and/or fuel system provisions for the fire pump, pressure maintenance pump, and controllers. g. For systems that include dedicated water tank, drawings shall show details of water tank and interconnection to the system. 2. One (1) copy of a schedule of values to be the basis for all progress payment requests by the Contractor. C. Prior to the request for an inspection for a Fire Marshal Inspection, the fire protection system contractor shall submit and have documentation of receipt by the Authority and Fire Marshal for the following submittals: 1 One (1) copy each of all installation manuals in hard copy and electronic media. 2 One (1) original of the Fire Marshal s Fire Protection Pre-inspection Checklist in hard copy and electronic media. 3 One (1) sample copy of the documentation format for recording the fire protection system acceptance test. Test document format shall, as a minimum, comply with the requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 including the Contractor s Material and Test Certificate. 4 Half scale (11 inches by 17 inches) contractor record drawings of the system showing all equipment, controls, piping, valves, drains, and supports. D. Engineer of Record shall review for accuracy all submittals required to be received prior to equipment release or installation. The Authority or the Authority s Representative shall not be responsible for any additional costs resulting from placement of equipment or materials not reviewed prior to installation. E. The Contractor shall provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record set of approved shop drawing prints which shall be marked to show each and every change made to the sprinkler system from the original approved shop drawings. This shall not be construed as authorization to deviate from or make changes to the shop drawings approved by the Engineer of Record or Authority without written instruction from the Engineer of Record or Authority in each case. This set of drawings shall be used only as a record set. 1.8 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS A. Prior to application for final payment:, the fire protection system contractor shall submit the following to the Authority and the owner s Representative: 1 Copies of all reports for tests and inspections as required by the Authority, Fire Marshal and local agencies. 2 Copies of all permits and licenses required. 3 Record drawings of the complete installation to include, but not be limited to information required on the installation drawing submittal. All information shall accurately show the completed installation. Record drawings of the floor plans shall be provided in AUTOCAD latest version and also in PDF format. Provide drawings in hard copy and electronic media. 4 Original warranty documents including, but not limited to, those of the fire protection equipment manufacturer and installing contractor(s). Warranty 211000-6
documents shall reference and be binding to the warranty provisions specified. 5 Copies of all site hydraulic calculations. Hydraulic calculations shall show a 10 psi safety factor. 6 Service directory which includes the main 24-hour emergency service number and at least three alternate numbers which are monitored on a 24-hour basis. 7 Three (3) sets of equipment warranties and three (3) sets of operations and maintenance manuals to the Authority. B. Specifications shall require that the Engineer of Record receive, in writing from the contractor, any comments from the local agencies within five (5) working days after the receipt of their comments. Engineer of Record will determine the appropriate actions for response to the comments. C. The Contractor shall provide the Authority with a loose-leaf Operation and Maintenance manual containing: 1 11" x 17" reduced copies of the record drawings required below. 2 Copy of NFPA 13 (Applicable edition) and NFPA 14 (Applicable edition) 3 Copy of all test certificates and approvals. 4 A list of recommended spare parts. 5 Service directory. D. The Contractor shall provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record set of approved shop drawing prints which shall be marked to show each and every change made to the sprinkler system from the original approved shop drawings. This shall not be construed as authorization to deviate from or make changes to the shop drawings approved by the Engineer of Record or Authority without written instruction from the Engineer of Record or Authority in each case. This set of drawings shall be used only as a record set. E. Upon review of the record drawings, before final approval, one set of reproducible record drawings and additional copies of record drawings shall be delivered to the Engineer of Record. 1.9 SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA A. Hydraulic calculations shall be based on NFPA 13. Version as adopted or applied by City of El Paso Fire Marshal s Office and the SFMO. B. Densities: Hydraulically calculated wet-pipe sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed to meet the following discharge density requirements for areas indicated to be sprinkled: 1 Light Hazard 0.10 gpm/square foot over the hydraulically most remote 1,500 square feet area. Examples of light hazard include exam rooms, office areas, therapy rooms, corridors, multipurpose, lounge and similar spaces. 2 Ordinary Hazard Group I Occupancies 0.15 gpm/square foot over the hydraulically most remote 1,500 square feet. Examples of ordinary hazard group I include mechanical and electrical rooms. 3 Ordinary Hazard Group II Occupancies 0.20 gpm/square foot over hydraulically most remote 1,500 square feet. Examples of ordinary hazard group II include storage rooms with storage greater than 8 feet in height and maintenance shops with larger quantities of flammable and combustible liquids. 4 Areas with large quantities of flammable and combustible liquids shall comply with NFPA 30. C. Special Areas of Application shall be modified as follows: 211000-7
1 Wet pipe sprinkler systems installed under sloped ceilings with a pitch exceeding 2 inches in 12 inches shall have an area increased of 30% if Standard Spray sprinklers are used. 2 Wet pipe sprinkler systems using Quick Response sprinklers throughout may reduce the area of application in accordance with and subject to the conditions of NFPA 13. 3 Dry pipe systems shall have an area increase of 30%. 4 Where combustible concealed spaces exist, the design area shall be 3,000 square feet. 5 Provide sprinklers under ducts as required by NFPA 13. These are not shown on the drawings. 6 All skylights shall be protected regardless of spacing, size or depth. D. The calculations shall include the required minimum inside hose stream at the hose valve closest to the floor control assembly for the associated design area. Combined inside and outside hose stream allowance shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. E. A minimum of 10 psi safety factor shall be maintained for all hydraulic calculations. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. All equipment and system components furnished and installed shall be new and of first quality, and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or approved by Factory Mutual (FM) for their intended use. All such equipment and system components shall be installed within the limitations of the respective UL listings or FM approvals. 2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS Sprinkler system piping or tubing shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13. Contractor shall base his bid on the use of any one or a combination of the following: A. Underground piping: Provide and install as required by AWWA. B. Aboveground: a. Only utilize piping that has been UL listed for fire protection use. b. Install in accordance with UL listing. Prohibited to be installed in combustible concealed spaces and must be protected by construction elements. c. Underground piping: All underground pipe shall be centrifugally cast ductile iron or stainless steel. At the building to a point 5 feet beyond the edge of the building. Beyond this point refer to specifications previously noted. C. Underground pipe fittings: Underground pipe fittings shall be "Tyton", "Fastite", or "Belltite" mechanical joint, short body Class 230 Fittings conforming to ANSI Specification A21.10. Flanged Fittings shall conform to ANSI Specification 3161, 125 D. Pressure ratings: Pressure ratings of all fittings shall meet or exceed maximum working pressures available within the system. E. Corrosion protection: All piping and hangers where exposed to the weather or installed in a corrosive atmosphere shall be protected against corrosion. 2.2 BURIED PIPING A. PVC Pipe: AWWA C900, class 150. 211000-8
1. AWWA C110. 2. AST< D3139. Bell and spigot with rubber gaskets. 3. Valves and fitting joints: Mechanical, AWWA C111. B. Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151. 1. Fittings: AWWA C110, standard thickness. 2. Joints: AWWA C111, rubber gasket. 3. Mechanical Couplings: Shaped composition sealing gasket, steel bolts, nuts, and washers. 2.3 ABOVE GROUND PIPING A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53; ASTM A135 UL listed, rolled grooved end, schedule 10 for mains down to 2 ½ inch; ASTM A795; Schedule 40 black, threaded, 2 inch and less. All pipe for exposed areas shall be schedule 40 galvanized pipe. Use galvanized pipe, grooved and threaded for sizes defined above for all dry systems. 1. Steel Fittings: ASME B16.9, wrought steel, buttwelded; ASME B16.25, buttweld ends; ASTM A234, wrought carbon steel and alloy steel; ASME B16.5, steel flanges and fittings; ASME B16.11, forged steel socket welded and threaded. 2. Cast Iron Fittings: ASME B16.1, flanges and flanged fittings; ASME B16.4, threaded fittings. 3. Malleable Iron Fittings: ASME B16.3, threaded fittings. 4. Mechanical Grooved Couplings: Malleable iron housing clamps to engage and lock, "C" shaped elastomeric sealing gasket, steel bolts, nuts, and washers; galvanized for galvanized pipe. 5. Mechanical Formed Fittings: Carbon steel housing with integral pipe stop and O- ring pocked and O-ring, uniformly compressed into permanent mechanical engagement onto pipe. 2.4 CONTROL AND DRAIN VALVES A. Types: Sprinkler system control and drain valves shall be the following types: 1 O.S.&Y. gate valves. 2 Butterfly valves that are approved for use in sprinkler systems. 3 Butterfly valves with integral valve supervisory switches, whose entire assembly is approved for use in sprinkler systems. B. Listing: All valves must be UL listed or FM approved for their intended use. C. Signs: All water supply control valves and drain valves shall be permanently marked with metal signs to show their function and sprinkler system zone which they serve. D. Pressure Ratings: Pressure ratings of all valves shall meet or exceed maximum working pressures available within the system. E. Supervision: All control valves shall be locked and electrically supervised. F. Locks: All valves shall be provided with a break-away shackle lock (and chain if required). All locks shall be keyed the same. Provide Authority with a minimum of 2 keys on ring appropriately marked. G. Access Panels: Provide and install access panels (minimum size 12-inches by 12- inches) for all control valves located above finished ceilings or concealed in walls. 211000-9
2.5 SPRINKLERS Architect will select finish of access panels. Access panels installed in fire resistive construction shall be of the types required for maintaining proper protection of assembly. A. Automatic sprinklers shall be of the following types: 1 Sprinklers shall be concealed type in all areas with finished ceilings. Architect to select and approve sprinklers colors. 2 Use concealed quick response type heads as required. 3 Standard upright or pendent sprinklers shall be installed in unfinished areas. 4 Install dry type sprinklers or dry systems in areas where temperatures are not maintained above 40 degrees. 5 Install intermediate temperature sprinklers near glazing and where temperatures can exceed 100 degrees. 6 Pendant sprinklers installed exposed and less than 9-feet above the finished floor shall be provided with listed wire guards. B. The Architect will select finishes for all automatic sprinklers and escutcheons from samples of available finishes supplied by Contractor. C. All sprinklers within a space shall be from the same manufacturer and have the same heat response element, including temperature rating and response characteristics. D. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to install sprinklers of the proper temperature rating as required by NFPA 13. E. Sprinklers located on exterior piping systems, or located in corrosive atmospheres shall be corrosion resistant. F. Escutcheons shall be metal and be listed with the sprinklers for recessed sprinkler locations. G. All sprinklers shall be standard orifice sprinklers (1/2" orifice) unless specifically approved otherwise. 2.6 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS A. Contractor shall furnish and install hydraulic calculation signs for each new sprinkler zone. Contractor shall also provide identification signs for all valves installed under this section. B. Required Information: Hydraulic calculation signs shall include all information indicated in NFPA 13. Valve identification signs shall identify the function of the valve and the area served. C. Description: Signs shall be rigid, flat steel or aluminum plaques with embossed enamel background and lettering. Signs shall be secured by chain or durable wire to each sprinkler zone control valve, or in an obvious location specifically approved by the Architect. 2.7 SUPERVISORY AND ALARM EQUIPMENT A. All waterflow and valve supervisory switches shall be furnished, installed and properly adjusted by the sprinkler contractor. Alarm monitoring of these devices will be by others. 211000-10
B. All waterflow and valve supervisory switches shall be provided with two "Form C" (D.P.D.T.) contacts for monitoring. Specific contact rating shall be coordinated with the fire alarm contractor. C. Vane-type waterflow indicators shall be provided to indicate waterflow in each new sprinkler system zone. D. Valve supervisory switches shall be provided for all valves controlling the water supply to the sprinkler and standpipe systems. E. Valve supervisory switches shall be the yoke mounted or integral type. Contractor shall not use remote mounted, wire loop type switches. 2.8 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS A. Pressure Gauges: Pressure gauges shall be UL listed 4 1/2-inch minimum dial type gauges with a maximum limit of not less than twice the normal working pressure at the point installed. All gauges shall be provided with a shut-off valve (gauge-cock). 2.9 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS Spare parts and special tools shall be provided to the Architect prior to final acceptance. A. Spare Parts: The Contractor shall install two (2) metal sprinkler cabinets containing a minimum total of four (4) sprinklers, of each type, finish and temperature rating used, but not less than 24 spare sprinklers. Contractor shall provide two (2) sets of sprinkler wrenches compatible with each type of sprinkler provided. The cabinets shall be installed at the locations approved by the Architect. B. Special Tools: The Contractor shall supply the Architect with two (2) complete sets of special tools and equipment necessary to perform routine maintenance on the sprinkler systems. 2.10 WARRANTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE A. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and workmanship for a period of one year beginning with the date of final acceptance by the Fire Marshal or other AHJ designated by the Authority. The Contractor shall be responsible during the design, installation, testing and guarantee periods for any damage caused by him (or his subcontractors) or by defects in his (or his subcontractors') work, materials, or equipment. B. Emergency Service: During the installation and warranty period, the Contractor shall provide emergency repair service for the sprinkler system within eight (8) hours of a request by the Architect or Authority for such service. This service shall be provided on a 24-hour per day, seven days per week basis. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES A. Coordinate closely with all other trades to expedite construction, accurately interface with related systems and avoid interferences. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for attending weekly construction coordination meetings with the Engineer of Record and Authority. C. The sprinkler Contractor shall coordinate with the work of the other trades towards the 211000-11
general purpose of having the construction progress as rapidly and as smoothly as possible with a minimum of interference between trades. D. Before the start of Structural Work, the sprinkler Contractor shall submit instructions for openings and penetrations required for his work to the Architect. Instructions shall be subject to the Authority s approval. The sprinkler Contractor shall provide any subsequent additional penetrations or openings or relocation required, but not delineated in his instructions at no additional cost to the Authority. 3.2 INSTALLATION/APPLICATION A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to inspect the drawings and become familiar with the conditions under which the work will be performed. B. All work may be conducted during normal working hours. C. No work shall commence prior to approval of shop drawings by the Authority. Any change in work which has been installed prior to approval of the shop drawings shall be made without additional compensation to the Contractor. D. Aesthetics shall be a primary consideration when installing sprinklers and sprinkler piping. Any facet of sprinkler installation that does not meet with the Authority's approval shall be revised by the Contractor to the Authority's satisfaction. E. All holes made by the Contractor in any wall, ceiling, or floor shall be patched by the Contractor, restoring the wall, ceiling, floor or member to its original condition, fire resistance and integrity. F. Location of all equipment, controls, piping, valves and drains shall be subject to Architect's approval. G. All sprinklers and equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. All special tools recommended by the manufacturer shall be used. 3.3 PIPING H. Sprinklers permanently installed shall be installed with the deflector to ceiling distances in accordance with NFPA 13. A. All sprinkler piping installed in areas with finished or suspended ceilings shall be concealed in the walls, ceilings or soffits. Pipe in unfinished areas may be exposed. B. All piping exposed within the building areas shall be painted by the Contractor. All exterior piping shall be primed with zinc chromate and painted by the Contractor. Architect to select paint colors. C. All exposed pipe which passes through a wall, ceiling, or floor shall be provided with escutcheon plates. D. All exposed piping and devices shall be installed as high as possible, but no less than 7- feet 0-inches above the finished floor in traffic or working areas, and so as not to obstruct any portion of a window, doorway, stairway or passageway, and shall not interfere with the operation or accessibility of any mechanical, plumbing or electrical equipment. E. Valves controlling water supply to the sprinkler systems shall be less than 7-feet 0-211000 - 12
inches above the finished floor when specifically approved by the Architect, they may be higher if they are provided with operating chains. F. The Contractor shall provide Architect approved adequate permanent protection for any installed piping, valves, devices or accessories which, in the Architect's opinion, are subject to physical damage or may be hazards. G. Pipe which passes through fire-resistive barriers (including shaft walls) shall be sleeved and grouted or sealed to maintain the integrity and rating of the fire resistive barrier. H. Underground piping shall be installed as required in applicable sections of this specification. Trenching, pipe laying, backfill, compaction, thrust blocks, testing and flushing shall be in accordance with the specifications. 3.4 CUTTING, PATCHING AND FINISHES A. All piping and valves shall be thoroughly cleaned, removing all dirt, oil, etc. B. All exposed piping and valves shall be made ready to receive paint. 1 All piping exposed in mechanical rooms, or exposed in attics or other unfinished areas shall be painted red with an enamel designed for covering metal or the other raceway material. 2 All piping exposed in finished areas shall be painted to match the adjacent existing finish or finished as more specifically described below: C. Employ a skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching new Work; restore Work with new Products. D. Submit written request to Authority in advance of cutting or altering structural or building enclosure elements. E. Holes in walls or floors cut during the performance of this work and all holes or cuts revealed by the removal of existing fire alarm system devices, equipment or circuits shall be patched or covered with standard escutcheon plates so as to completely conceal the cuts where they would otherwise be exposed to view. F. Patched surfaces shall be prepared to accept final finishes that match the finish of the existing adjacent surfaces so as to completely conceal patched holes. Final finishes shall be provided by others. G. Fire stop all penetrations of fire rated assemblies with listed fire-stopping systems. 3.5 SYSTEM TEST AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS A. The sprinkler subcontractor shall provide all test valves and drain connections as required by NFPA 13. B. All test connections and drain connections shall be hard piped to discharge waste water directly into a floor drain. The sprinkler contractor shall route the pipe and modify any floor drain grates as necessary to minimize splashing due to discharge. In locations where the Architect allows, the drain may discharge with a down turned elbow at the building exterior. In these locations the contractor shall provide a concrete splash block to protect the landscaping. 3.6 RISERS 211000-13
A. The Contractor shall locate the main risers and standpipes for the sprinkler system in order to minimize obstruction to traffic or building operations. Exact location of risers shall be approved by the Architect. B. The fire sprinkler system shall be zoned on a per floor basis and divided into zones as noted in the zone diagram. Zones shall match fire detection and alarm system zones. C. Valve supervisory switches shall be provided on all valves controlling water supply to the fire sprinkler system, including valves located at backflow preventers. 3.7 FLUSHING AND SANITIZATION A. Prior to connecting the sprinkler piping with the underground main, the Contractor shall flush and sanitize the underground main in accordance with NFPA 13 and the Health Department and the water company's standards. The Contractor shall notify the fire department prior to underground flushing. 3.8 SWAY BRACING, FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS, HANGERS A. All flexible couplings, hangers and sway bracing shall be designed and installed as required by NFPA 13 (including all appendices). Flexibility, internal pressure, and differential movement between the piping and building, earth, or other supporting structure(s) shall be allowed for, so that no allowable stress is exceeded in any member. 3.9 FINAL INSPECTION AND TEST A. The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Engineer of Record and Authority for final inspection and witnessing of the final acceptance tests. B. Prior to testing by the Fire Marshal, the Contractor s checklist shall be submitted with the request for acceptance inspection and testing. C. All tests and inspections required by the referenced Codes and Standards, Fire Marshal, local agencies, and the Engineer of Record shall be performed by the Contractor under this scope of work. 1 When local code authorities are required to witness tests, the Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements with the code authorities and coordinating the work with the Engineer of Record. 2 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all test documents with necessary approval stamps and signatures of the code authorities. The Contractor shall submit one copy of each of these documents to the Engineer of Record. D. Contractor shall provide at least five (5) working days notice for all tests. E. Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given by the Engineer of Record and Authority when: 1 The completed sprinkler systems have been inspected, tested and approved by the Engineer of Record and the Fire Marshal. 2 Required submittals, system operation and maintenance manuals, record drawings, spare parts, special tools and training have been provided to, reviewed, and accepted by the Authority and Engineer of Record. 3.10 RECEIVING AND HANDLING 211000-14
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all receiving, handling and storage of his materials at the job site. Use of loading docks, service driveways, and freight elevators shall be coordinated with the Authority and the owner. 3.11 RUBBISH REMOVAL A. Contractor shall remove rubbish and debris resulting from his work on a daily basis from the work site. END OF SECTION 211000-15