Title: Domestic Hot Water Tank Replacement-DCU Center/DPF
| Agency: | City of Worcester |
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| State: | Massachusetts |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| NAICS Category: |
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| Posted Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Due Date: | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Solicitation No: | 8023-M3 |
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Bid Number
8023-M3
Title
Domestic Hot Water Tank Replacement-DCU Center/DPF
Industry
Construction Services - Vertical
Open Date
05/23/2023
Close Date
06/14/2023 10:00 AM
Comments
Scope: To include but not limited to: Demolition and disposal, new construction and appurtenances associated with removing 400-gallon domestic hot water storage tank, reconfiguring existing circulation piping and pumps, and installing two new 200-gallon domestic hot water storage tanks.
Standard Form(s)
Bid Form(s)
Plan Holder(s)*
Bid Results
Awardee(s)
× Maureen McKeon, Assistant Purchasing Agent
*APPLIES TO CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY - All City of Worcester bids are available for downloading from the City of Worcester website with no required registration process. As a result, the City accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of plan holder lists issued.
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WORCESTER DCU CENTER
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
TANK REPLACEMENT
NV5 PROJECT: 0230060
DCU CENTER MAP
N.T.S
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200 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1488
T. 978-296-6200
W. www.NV5.com
SUBCONSULTANT LOGO AREA
This CADD Document is an instrument of professional service, and shall not be
used, in whole or in part, for any project other than for which it was created
without the expressed, written consent of the NV5. Any unauthorized use, reuse,
modification or alteration, including automated conversion of this document shall
be at the users sole risk without liability or legal exposure to the NV5.
EVISIONS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
2023-04-03 OWNER'S REVIEW 75% CD'S
2023-05-05 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
EAL
Sheet List
Sheet Name
PLUMBING COVER SHEET
PLUMBING LEGEND
PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS
PLUMBING PART PLAN
Sheet Number
P0.00
P0.01
P0.02
P1.00
ROJECT
NUMBER
0230060
DATE
05 MAY 2023
WORCESTER
DCU CENTER
DHW TANK
50 FOSTER STREET
WORCESSTER, MA 01608
RAWINGS
DRAWN BY
EK
CHECKED BY
JS
SCALE
N.T.S
PLUMBING
COVER SHEET
P0.00
ACT
AFF
AP
ARCH
BT
BLDG
CFH
CFM
CI
CLG
CLDI
CO
CONC
CONT
CONTR
CP
CTE
CW
DCVA
DF
DIA
DN
DWG
EC
EL/ELEV
EWC
EX
FCO
FFE
P-#
FLR
FP
FS
FT
FV
GALV
GC
GI
GPF
GPM
HC
HW
HWC
ID
INV
IW
LPC
MECH
MSB
NC
NO
NTS
NIC
OD
OED
PC
PLBG
PSI
RPBP
SA
SH
SK
SPEC
SS
ST.ST.
TW
TYP
U
V
VB
VS
VTR
W
WC
ABBREVIATIONS
ACOUSTICAL TILE
ABOVE FINISH FLOOR
ACCESS PANEL
ARCHITECT
BATH TUB
BUILDING
CUBIC FEET PER HOUR
CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE
CAST IRON
CEILING
CEMENT LINED DUCTILE IRON
CLEANOUT
CONCRETE
CONTINUATION
CONTRACTOR
CHROME PLATED
CONNECT TO EXISTING
COLD WATER
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
DRINKING FOUNTAIN-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
DIAMETER
DOWN
DRAWING
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
ELEVATION
ELECTRIC WATER COOLER-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
EXISTING
FLOOR CLEANOUT
FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION
FIXTURE NUMBER
FLOOR
FIRE PROTECTION
FLOW SWITCH
FOOT
FLUSH VALVE
GALVANIZED
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
GREASE INTERCEPTOR
GALLON PER FLUSH
GALLONS PER MINUTE
HANDICAPPED
HOT WATER
HOT WATER CIRCULATION
INSIDE DIAMETER
INVERT
INDIRECT WASTE
LIMIT OF PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
MECHANICAL
MOP SERVICE BASIN-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
NORMALLY CLOSED
NORMALLY OPEN
NOT TO SCALE
NOT IN CONTRACT
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
OPEN END DRAIN
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
PLUMBING
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER
SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOWER-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
SINK-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
SPECIFICATION
SOIL STACK
STAINLESS STEEL
TEMPERED WATER
TYPICAL
URINAL-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
VENT
VACUUM BREAKER
VENT STACK
VENT THRU ROOF
WASTE
WATER CLOSET-FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION
NC
NC
VALVES
BALL VALVE
BALL VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED)
GATE VALVE
GATE VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED)
OUTSIDE SCREW AND YOKE VALVE
BUTTERFLY VALVE
CHECK VALVE
BALL VALVE (GAS)
GAS COCK
PLUG VALVE
MIXING VALVE
BALANCING VALVE
ANGLE VALVE
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
VACUUM RELIEF VALVE
AQUASTAT
THERMOMETER
PRESSURE REDUCING/REGULATING VALVE
PRESSURE GAUGE
BACK WATER VALVE
GLOBE VALVE
FLOW SWITCH
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GENERAL
FLOOR DRAIN
ROOF DRAIN
TRENCH DRAIN
AREA DRAIN
CLEANOUT
FLOOR CLEANOUT
GRADE CLEANOUT
P-TRAP
ELBOW UP OR RISE
ELBOW DOWN OR DROP
CAP OR END OF PIPE
HOSE BIBB
WALL HYDRANT
LAB TURRET
TEE LOOKING UP
TEE LOOKING
DOWN
UNION
REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE BACKFLOW PREVENTER
STRAINER
WATER HAMMER ARRESTOR/SHOCK ABSORBER
CONNECT TO EXISTING
DISCONNECT TO EXISTING
EXISTING TO REMAIN
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED
FLAT REMOVE EXISTING ITEM
ROUND REMOVE EXISTING ITEM
FLOW IN DIRECTION OF ARROWS
DIRECTION OF SLOPE
REDUCER
PIPE SLEEVE
PIPE ANCHOR
PIPE GUIDE
EXPANSION JOINT
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
IN-LINE FILTER
FM
FLOW METER
LIMIT OF DEMOLITION
LIMIT OF WORK
PIPING LEGEND
CW
DOMESTIC COLD WATER
140°
HW
HWC
140°
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
DOMESTIC HOT WATER CIRCULATING
140°F DOMESTIC HOT WATER
DEMOLITION NOTES
1. THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING PIPING, DUCTWORK, EQUIPMENT, CONDUITS, ETC ARE SHOWN IN AN APPROXIMATE WAY
ONLY. VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE BIDS AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE ACTUAL
CONDITIONS AND EXTENT OF THE WORK.
2. TRACE AND LABEL ALL EXISTING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE DEMOLITION AREA AND BEYOND PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL TO ENSURE
THAT NO AREA OUTSIDE THE DEMOLITION AREA IS AFFECTED. REVIEW IN DETAIL WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND OWNER WHAT IS TO
BE REMOVED AND REMAIN PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING THE DEMOLITION. THERE SHALL BE NO INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES OUTSIDE THE
DEMOLITION AREA WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
4. COORDINATE EQUIPMENT REMOVAL WITH ALL PARTIES TO PROVIDE DISCONNECTION. REMOVE EQUIPMENT BY UNFASTENING AT THE
SUPPORTS OR ATTACHMENTS. ALSO REMOVE THE ATTACHMENTS FROM THE BUILDING, LEAVING NO COMPONENT OF THE ORIGINAL
INSTALLATION.
4. EXERCISE CARE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS TO BE RELOCATED OR TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER. EXAMINE THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE REMOVAL
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE TO DETERMINE ITS CONDITION. DELIVER OWNER-RETAINED EQUIPMENT TO AN ON-SITE
LOCATION DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER AND OBTAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT IN ORIGINAL CONDITION.
5. INSTALL RELOCATED EQUIPMENT IN ORIGINAL CONDITION ENSURING NO DAMAGE.
6. PROMPTLY REPAIR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED DURING/BY THE EXECUTION OF WORK. DAMAGE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DESTRUCTION OF
ITEMS INTENDED TO REMAIN OR TO BE SALVAGED.
7. NOTIFY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY OF ANY UNANTICIPATED HIDDEN CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE DEMOLITION.
8. ALL ITEMS REMOVED SHALL BE OFFERED TO THE OWNER FOR SALVAGE. IF THE OWNER DOES NOT TAKE POSSESSION, DISPOSE OF THE ITEMS
IN A SAFE AND LEGAL MANNER. ALL ITEMS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS SHALL BE DISPOSED AS HAZARDOUS WASTES AND A UNIFORM
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL OWNS ALL PROTECTION OF EXISTING FINISHES FROM THE WORK SITE TO THEIR EQUIPMENT BEING USED TO REMOVE
THE DEMOLISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OFF SITE FOR DISPOSAL. THIS INCLUDES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES THAT MAY APPLY.
10. GENERAL CONTRACTOR, PLUMBING CONTRACTOR, AND PRIME CONTRACTOR ARE ALL CONSIDERED THE SAME FOR THIS PROJECT.
GENERAL NOTES
1. DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND INDICATE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF SYSTEMS. EXACT
LOCATION SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ALL TRADES, THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS,
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, AND/OR GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
2. LOCATION AND SIZES OF EXISTING PIPING ARE APPROXIMATE. VERIFY THE LOCATIONS AND SIZES
OF EXISTING PIPING IN THE FIELD. IF ANY DISCREPANCIES OCCUR WITH THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS,
NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND/OR THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF NEW WORK, WHICH
INCLUDES PURCHASING OF NEW EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS BASED ON EXISTING TO REMAIN SIZES OR
LOCATIONS.
3. ALL EXPOSED PIPING PENETRATIONS THROUGH WALLS OR CEILINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
APPROPRIATE FIRE RETARDANT SEALANT AND ESCUTCHEONS.
4. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING WORK AND PIPING THROUGH PARTITIONS, WALLS AND FLOORS
(NOT IN SHAFTS) WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND ESCUTCHEONS.
5. SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL SHALL BE EVIDENCE THAT A CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF THE SITE,
DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE CONTRACTOR IS FAMILIAR WITH THOSE
ITEMS AND AREAS THAT WILL PRESENT DIFFICULTY TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT.
LATER CLAIMS SHALL NOT BE MADE FOR LABOR, EQUIPMENT, ETC. NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ALL
WORK AS A RESULT OF DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN FORESEEN.
A. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY THE EXISTING CONDITIONS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION; CONFIRMING
SIZES AND LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING PIPING PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
B. ALL DIMENSIONS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS SHALL BE CHECKED AND VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR AT THE SITE BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK.
C. PRIOR TO STARTING DEMOLITION, DETERMINE LOCATIONS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS.
6. THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY FEES, GIVE NOTICE, FILE NECESSARY DRAWINGS AND OBTAIN
PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH WORK UNDER THIS
CONTRACT AND COMPLY WITH LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
7. PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES NECESSARY FOR A
COMPLETE AND SAFE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING IN FULL CONFORMITY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF
ALL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION; ALL AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS AND/OR HEREIN
SPECIFIED FOR THE SYSTEMS INCLUDED. WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A NEAT, WORKMANLIKE
MANNER. INCLUDE ALL COSTS FOR PERMITS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, FILING AND INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
8. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THIS CONTRACTOR, OR HIS WORKMEN, BE PERMITTED TO USE
ANY PART OF THE BUILDING AS A SHOP EXCEPT PARTS AS DESIGNATED FOR SUCH USE.
9. ALL EXISTING WATER PIPING WITHIN FIVE (5) FT. OF NEW CONNECTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
NEW INSULATION.
10. ALL WORK MUST BE COORDINATED AROUND THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.
11. STORE MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED SPACES.
12. UNNECESSARY NOISE SHALL BE AVOIDED AT ALL TIMES AND NECESSARY NOISE SHALL BE REDUCED
TO A MINIMUM.
13. ALL APPLICABLE CODES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OR RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF
THIS WORK ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO AND MADE A PART OF THESE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND THEIR PROVISIONS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CONTRACTOR WHO SHALL
INFORM THE OWNER, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL OF ANY WORK OR MATERIALS WHICH
VIOLATE ANY OF THE ABOVE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. ANY WORK DONE BY THE CONTRACTOR
CAUSING SUCH VIOLATION SHALL BE CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
14. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ALL AREAS DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION TO THEIR
ORIGINAL STATE.
200 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1488
T. 978-296-6200
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SUBCONSULTANT LOGO AREA
This CADD Document is an instrument of professional service, and shall not be
used, in whole or in part, for any project other than for which it was created
without the expressed, written consent of the NV5. Any unauthorized use, reuse,
modification or alteration, including automated conversion of this document shall
be at the users sole risk without liability or legal exposure to the NV5.
EVISIONS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
2023-04-03 OWNER'S REVIEW 75% CD'S
2023-05-05 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
EAL
ROJECT
NUMBER
0230060
DATE
05 MAY 2023
WORCESTER
DCU CENTER
DHW TANK
50 FOSTER STREET
WORCESSTER, MA 01608
RAWINGS
DRAWN BY
EK
CHECKED BY
JS
SCALE
NONE
PLUMBING
LEGEND
P0.01
PART 1 - GENERAL
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS: DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND INDICATE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF
WORK IN CONTRACT.
2. SCOPE: PERFORM WORK AND PROVIDE NEW MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS
AND AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION OF THE SPECIFICATIONS. PROVIDE ALL COMPONENTS AND
MATERIALS, WHETHER SPECIFICALLY SHOWN OR NOT, THAT ARE NECESSARY TO MAKE THE SYSTEMS
COMPLETE AND FULLY OPERATIONAL AS INTENDED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. WORK SHALL
INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
a. THE DESIGN INTENT AS ILLUSTRATED ON THESE DRAWING
b. ALL TESTING AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR COMPLIANCE AND ANY REQUIRED
REMEDIAL ACTIONS AND RETESTING DUE TO FAILURE.
3. SITE VISIT: VISIT AND CAREFULLY EXAMINE SITE TO IDENTIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS THAT MAY AFFECT
WORK OF THIS SECTION BEFORE SUBMITTING BID. NO EXTRA PAYMENT WILL BE ALLOWED FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK CAUSED BY UNFAMILIARITY WITH SITE CONDITIONS THAT ARE VISIBLE OR READILY
DISCERNED BY AN EXPERIENCED OBSERVER.
4. RELATED WORK: THE FOLLOWING WORK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION AND WILL BE PROVIDED
UNDER OTHER SECTIONS:
a. PAINTING, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED.
b. TEMPORARY LIGHT, POWER, WATER, HEAT, GAS AND SANITARY FACILITIES FOR USE
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
c. ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING TO ALL EQUIPMENT.
5. CODES, STANDARDS, AUTHORITIES AND PERMITS: CODES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES PROVIDE A BASIS
FOR THE MINIMUM INSTALLATION CRITERIA. THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ILLUSTRATE THE
SCOPE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, WHICH MAY EXCEED MINIMUM CODE, LAW AND STANDARDS
CRITERIA. GIVE NOTICES, FILE PLANS, OBTAIN PERMITS AND LICENSES, PAY FEES AND BACKCHARGES AND
OBTAIN NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AS REQUIRED FOR THE
EXECUTION OF ALL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF:
a. THE STATE BUILDING CODE
b. THE STATE PLUMBING AND FUEL GAS CODE
c. THE STATE ELECTRICAL CODE
d. NFPA
e. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
f. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CODES
g. ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS BOARD
h. ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS AND LAWS OF LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
i. APPLICABLE BASE BUILDING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
6. INTERPRETATIONS OF DOCUMENTS: WHERE DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS DO NOT COINCIDE WITH
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS, OR ARE UNCLEAR AS TO INTENT, OR REQUIRED MATERIAL
QUALITY, ADVISE THE ENGINEER IN WRITING BEFORE PROCEDING WITH THE WORK. ALL COST FOR
REWORK NECESSARY TO RESOLVE DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.
7. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: ANY RFI FOR RESOLVING AN APPARENT CONFLICT OR UNCLARITY, OR
A REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL DETAIL, SHALL INCLUDE A SKETCH OR EQUIVALENT DESCRIPTION OF
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSED SOLUTION.
8. SUBMITTALS: PROVIDE SPECIFIED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT UNLESS "EQUAL" OR "APPROVED EQUAL" IS
EXPLICITLY INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS. DEVIATIONS TO SPECIFIED ITEMS SHALL BE AT THE SOLE RISK
OF THE CONTRACTOR, WHO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO THIS AND OTHER
TRADES. REVIEW OF THE SHOP DRAWINGS BY THE ENGINEER SHALL NOT ABSOLVE THE CONTRACTOR
FROM MEETING THE FULL DESIGN INTENT OF THE ASSOCIATED SYSTEM(S). SUBMITTALS SHALL INDICATE
PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES FOR
REVIEW OF MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DATA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
a. FIXTURES
b. PIPE MATERIALS
c. FITTINGS
d. VALVES
e. WATER HEATERS AND DRAIN PANS
f. PUMPS
g. DRAINS
h. BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
i. LEAK DETECTION
j. COORDINATION DRAWINGS
k. INSULATION
l. HANGERS
m. TEST REPORTS
n. ALL CERTIFICATES ALLOW ENGINEER A MINIMUM OF 10 WORKING DAYS FOR PROCESSING AND
REVIEW OF EACH SUBMISSION.
9. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA: SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUALS PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. O&M MANUALS SHALL INCLUDE
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS, WIRING DIAGRAMS, WRITTEN WARRANTEES, RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS AND
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS WITH RECOMMENDED INTERVALS FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING:
a. SUMP PUMPS
b. BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
c. WATER HEATERS
d. RECIRCULATION PUMP
e. FIXTURES
f. LEAK DETECTION
10. RECORD DRAWINGS: CAD RECORD DRAWING FILES SHALL BE SUBMITTED AT THE COMPLETION OF
THE PROJECT SHOWING THE “AS-BUILT” CONDITION INCLUDING WORK INSTALLED AND ALL MODIFICATIONS
OR ADDITIONS TO ORIGINAL DESIGN. OBTAIN THE AUTOCAD FILES FOR PREPARATION OF AS-BUILT
DRAWINGS FROM THE ARCHITECT. THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER ARE NOT GRANTING ANY OWNERSHIP
OR PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE CAD DRAWINGS BY THE DELIVERY OF THE CAD FILES. THE USE OF THE
CAD FILES AND DRAWINGS ARE LIMITED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE CONTRACTOR'S
PERFORMANCE IN ITS CONTRACTURAL OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROJECT. ANY REUSE
AND/OR OTHER USE BY THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S SOLE RISK AND WITHOUT
LIABILITY TO THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER.
11. WARRANTIES: WARRANTY INSTALLATION IN WRITING FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF OWNER'S
ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. WHERE INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT SECTIONS
SPECIFY LONGER WARRANTEES, PROVIDE THE LONGER WARRANTEE. REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, WORKMANSHIP AND
INSTALLATION THAT DEVELOP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF NOTIFICATION. WARRANTY SHALL INCLUDE A
CONTACT PERSON (NAME AND 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER) FOR SERVICE REQUESTS. CORRECT
DAMAGE CAUSED WHILE MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS UNDER WARRANTY PERIOD
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.
PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS
1. COORDINATION: CONFER WITH ALL OTHER TRADES RELATIVE TO LOCATION OF ALL APPARATUS AND
EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED AND SELECT LOCATIONS SO AS NOT TO CONFLICT WITH OR HINDER
THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK OF OTHER SECTIONS. WORK INSTALLED THAT CREATES
INTERFERENCE OR RESTRICTS ACCESS REQUIRED BY CODE OR MAINTENANCE AND/OR
ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE MODIFIED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
2. PROVIDE A SET OF COORDINATION DRAWINGS FOR USE IN VERIFYING REQUIRED CODE CLEARANCES
(AS WELL AS CLEARANCES FOR OPERATION, REPAIR, REMOAL AND TESTING) OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND
FOR USE IN COORDINATING INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT WITH OTHER TRADES. THE INTENT OF
FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF ANY MEP TRADE. THE HVAC CONTRACTORS'S FLOOR PLANS SHALL
BE THE BASIS FOR THE FLOOR PLAN COORDINATION. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR'S REFLECTED
CEILING SHALL BE THE BASIS FOR THE REFLECTED CEILING COORDINATION.
3. SUPPORTS: INCLUDE ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS, HANGER BRACKETS, ETC., REQUIRED FOR
THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK OF THIS SECTION. THE WELDS AND EDGES OF ALL BRACKETS SHALL BE
FILED OR GROUND SMOOTH FOR PAINTING.
4. CUTTING AND PATCHING: INCLUDE ALL CORING, CUTTING, PATCHING AND FIREPROOFING
NECESSARY FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK OF THIS SECTION. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SHALL NOT
BE CUT WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECT. THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR TAKING ALL PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY HIDDEN PIPING, CONDUITS, ETC. BEFORE ANY
CORE DRILLING AND/OR CUTTING OF SLABS COMMENCES, INCLUDING X-RAYING THE AFFECTED SLABS.
PROVIDE FIRE STOPPING TO MAINTAIN THE FIRE RATING OF THE FIRE RESISTANCE-RATED ASSEMBLY.
ALL PENETRATIONS AND ASSOCIATED FIRE STOPPING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FIRE STOPPING MANUFACTURER'S LISTED INSTALLATION DETAILS AND BE LISTED BY UL OR FM.
A. HOISTING, SCAFFOLDING AND PLANKING: INCLUDE THE FURNISHING, SET-UP AND
MAINTENANCE OF ALL HOISTING MACHINERY, CRANES, SCAFFOLDS, STAGING AND PLANKING
AS REQUIRED FOR THE EXECUTION OF WORK FOR THIS SECTION.
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIFE SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION SHALL BE A PRIMARY
CONSIDERATION. COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE OWNER AND OSHA
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD OF THE PROJECT. FURNISH, PLACE AND MAINTAIN
PROPER GUARDS AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED TO SECURE SAFETY OF LIFE
AND PROPERTY.
6. ACCESSIBILITY: ALL WORK PROVIDED UNDER THIS SECTION OF THE SPECIFICATION SHALL BE
INSTALLED SO THAT PARTS REQUIRING PERIODIC INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ARE READILY
ACCESSIBLE. WORK OF THIS TRADE SHALL NOT INFRINGE UPON CLEARANCES REQUIRED BY
EQUIPMENT OF OTHER TRADES, ESPECIALLY CODE REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT.
7. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY: THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE
AND PROTECTION OF ALL WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS SECTION UNTIL THE COMPLETION AND FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PROJECT. PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FROM DAMAGE FROM ALL
CAUSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FIRE, VANDALISM AND THEFT. ALL MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT DAMAGED OR STOLEN SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH EQUAL MATERIAL OR
EQUIPMENT AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT, OUTLETS AND
OPENINGS, AND ROOF PENETRATIONS WITH TEMPORARY PLUGS, CAPS AND COVERS. PROTECT WORK
AND MATERIALS OF OTHER TRADES FROM DAMAGE THAT MIGHT BE CAUSED BY WORK OR WORKMEN
UNDER THIS SECTION AND MAKE GOOD DAMAGE THUS CAUSED. DAMAGED MATERIALS ARE TO BE
REMOVED FROM THE SITE; NO SITE STORAGE OF DAMAGED MATERIALS WILL BE ALLOWED. ANY
DAMAGE TO EXISTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT CAUSED BY THIS CONTRACTOR DURING INSTALLATION
SHALL BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED AT THIS CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE TO THE COMPLETE
SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OWNER.
8. SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS: PROVIDE SEISMIC RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE STATE BUILDING CODE. A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, LICENSED IN
THE APPLICABLE STATE FOR THE PROJECT LOCATION, SHALL PREPARE THE SEISMIC RESTRAINT DESIGN
AND CERTIFY THAT THE DESIGN IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS.
9. PROJECT CLOSEOUT: A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE CONTRACTOR
INDICATING THAT THE INSTALLATION IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES AND CODES. ALL SUBMITTALS, AS-BUILTS, O&M
MANUALS, AND TESTING AND BALANCING REPORTS ARE TO BE PROVIDED, FOR ENGINEER'S REVIEW,
PRIOR TO REQUEST FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATES. IN ADDITION, AND ALSO PRIOR TO REQUEST FOR
COMPLETION CERTIFICATES, ALL PUNCH LIST ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF
THE ENGINEER. THE CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY THAT ALL SEQUENCES OF OPERATIONS AND
CONTROLS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AND ALL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ARE WORKING PER THE
SPECIFIED SEQUENCES OF OPERATIONS. A BLANK CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE FORM CAN BE
FURNISHED BY RDK ENGINEERS UPON REQUEST. FINAL INSPECTION BY THE ENGINEER SHALL BE
CONDUCTED AFTER RECEIPT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. PREMATURE REQUESTS FOR
FINAL INSPECTIONS THAT REQUIRE REINSPECTION OF DEFICIENT ITEMS WILL RESULT IN BACK CHARGES
OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REINSPECTION.
10. ELECTRICAL WORK: ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND CONTROLS FURNISHED AND THE
INSTALLATION THERE OF, AS A PART OF PLUMBING WORK, SHALL CONFORM TO APPLICABLE
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
1. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM: REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL AND PLUMBING DRAWINGS FOR
TYPE, QUANTITIES, LOCATIONS AND MOUNTING HEIGHTS OF FIXTURES PROVIDED UNDER THIS
SECTION. FIXTURE TRIM, TRAPS, FAUCETS, ESCUTCHEONS AND WASTE PIPES EXPOSED TO VIEW
IN THE FINISHED SPACES SHALL BE I.P.S. BRASS WITH POLISHED CHROMIUM PLATING OVER
NICKEL FINISH.
2. PIPE MATERIALS (REFER TO SCHEDULES ON DRAWINGS):
3. ALL PIPE, FITTINGS, AND VALVES USED IN THIS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND INSTALLED AFTER
JANUARY 4, 2014 MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW FEDERAL MANDATE KNOWN AS THE “REDUCTION OF
LEAD IN DRINKING WATER ACT-2014”. THEREFORE, AFTER THE ENACTMENT DATE OF 1/4/14, ALL
PRODUCTS INSTALLED MUST COMPLY. ANY PRODUCT PIPE, FITTINGS OR VALVE INSTALLED AFTER
THE ENACTMENT DATE THAT DOES NOT COMPLY, SHALL BE REMOVED AND CHANGED BY THIS
CONTRACTOR AT HIS/HER OWN EXPENSE TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL LAW.
4. VALVES (DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS):
A. GENERAL - VALVES IN THE INTERIOR DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEMS (COLD WATER, HOT
WATER, AND HOT WATER RETURN) SHALL BE AS MANUFACTURED BY APOLLO, MILWAUKEE,
NIBCO OR CONBRACO. MANUFACTURER'S MODEL NUMBERS USED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS A
GUIDE TO QUALITY AND TYPE OF VALVE TO BE PROVIDED.
a. VALVES USED FOR THROTTLING OF FLOW SHALL BE BUTTERFLY TYPE WITH MEMORY
STOP. BALL VALVES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE ON HOT WATER RETURN PIPING.
b. VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH BUNA-N, TFE OR EPDM SEATS SUITABLE FOR THE
SERVICE INTENDED.
c. THE PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION FOR VALVES SPECIFIED HEREIN ARE WORKING STEAM
OR WATER, OIL, GAS (WOG) PRESSURE RATINGS.
d. LEVER HANDLES ON ALL VALVES SHALL BE COLOR CODED IN CONFORMANCE WITH ANSI
STANDARD A-13.1.
e. SHUT-OFF VALVES ON THE INCOMING WATER SERVICE AND ON THE DISCHARGE OF THE
WATER METER SHALL BE A GATE VALVE OR OTHER FULL-WAY VALVE.
B. BALL VALVES (2” AND SMALLER) SHALL HAVE THREADED OR SOLDER ENDS WITH A BRONZE
BODY, FULL PORT STAINLESS STEEL BALL AND STEM, RPTFE SEATS, A LEVER HANDLE WITH A 1
¼ INCH ZINC PLATED CARBON STEEL STEM EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND BE RATED FOR 600 PSI
WOG. BALL VALVES SHALL BE EQUAL TO APOLLO SERIES 82LF-200.
C. BALL VALVES USED TO ISOLATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A “LATCH
D. BUTTERFLY VALVES, 2.5 INCHES AND LARGER: APOLLO LUG TYPE MODEL 143, CAST IRON BODY,
EPDM OR BUNA-N SEAT, 10 POSITION LEVER HANDLE.
E. DRAIN VALVES: APOLLO 70LF-100-HC SERIES ¾ INCH ALL BRONZE HOSE END BALL VALVE WITH
CAP AND CHAIN, PROVIDE HOSE END VACUUM BREAKER.
F. BALANCING VALVES FOR THE DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM SHALL BE OF ALL LEAD FREE NSF
61 BRONZE BODY/BRASS BALL CONSTRUCTION, WITH DIFFERENTIAL READ OUT PORTS, MEMORY
STOP WITH CALIBRATED NAMEPLATE, AND DRAIN PORT. BY TACO ACCU-FLO WITH PRESSURE
GAUGE DUAL READOUT METER (NO. 779); BELL & GOSSETT CIRCUIT SETTER PLUS, WATTS
SERIES CSM-61-M1 OR CIRCUIT SOLVER CSUA ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOMETER. INSTALLATION
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS.
5. VALVES (NATURAL GAS)
A. GENERAL - VALVES IN THE GAS PIPING SYSTEM SHALL BE AS MANUFACTURED BY APOLLO,
MILWAUKEE, NIBCO, WALWORTH MILLIKEN OR NORDSTROM.
B. FOR PIPE SIZES 2-INCH AND SMALLER: VALVES SHALL BE BRONZE BODY, UL LISTED GAS
SERVICE BALL VALVE WITH SCREWED END T-HANDLE, AND RATED FOR 250 PSIG LP-GAS. GAS
VALVE SHALL BE EQUAL TO APOLLO 80 - 100 SERIES.
C. FOR PIPE SIZES 2½ INCH AND LARGER: VALVES SHALL BE AN IRON BODY LUBRICATED PLUG
VALVE WITH FLANGED ENDS, VALVE SHALL BE WALWORTH 1797F OR EQUAL BY MILLIKEN VALVE
CO., INC. OR NORDSTROM VALVE CO., INC.
6. INSULATION:
A. ALL INTERIOR COLD WATER, TEMPERED WATER, TEMPERED WATER RETURN, HOT WATER AND HOT
WATER RETURN PIPING SHALL BE INSULATED WITH A PREFORMED FIBERGLASS INSULATION WHICH
MEETS THE PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM C547, “STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR MINERAL
FIBER PIPE INSULATION”. PIPE INSULATION SHALL HAVE A WHITE, FACTORY APPLIED, FIRE
RETARDANT, REINFORCED VAPOR BARRIER JACKET.
a. INSULATION SHALL BE CONTINUOUS THROUGH SLEEVES AND HAVE A THICKNESS OF 1-
INCH.
b. ENDS OF INSULATION AT TERMINATION POINTS SHALL BE SEALED TO THE PIPE WITH A
PRE-MOLDED PVC TYPE FITTING. PIPE FITTINGS AND VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
PRE-MOLDED PVC COVERS WITH FIBERGLASS INSERTS.
c. PIPE INSULATION WITHIN 6'-0” OF FINISHED FLOOR, IN EXPOSED INSTALLATIONS, SHALL
BE PROVIDED WITH 20 MIL. PVC CONTINUOUS COVERS IN ADDITION TO THE VAPOR
BARRIER JACKET. FITTINGS AND SEAMS SHALL BE SOLVENT WELDED.
d. INSULATION SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY OWENS-CORNING FIBER GLASS CORP.,
KNAUF FIBERGLASS, CERTAINTEED OR EQUAL.
e.
7. DOMESTIC WATER SOTRAGE TANKS:
THE STORAGE TANK SHALL BE A LOCHINVAR LOCK-TEMP "ENERGY SAVER" TANK, MODEL RJA-200
OR EQUAL BY A.O. SMITH OR BRADFORD WHITEWITH VERTICALCONSTRUCTION HAVING A STORAGE
CAPACITY OF 200 GALLONS. THE TANK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH AN INNER CHAMBER BAFFLE
DESIGNED TO RECEIVE ALL CIRCULATION TO AND FROM THE WATER HEATER TO ELIMINATE
TURBULENCE IN THE TANK. THE BAFFLED TANK SHALL SUPPLY 80% OF TANK CAPACITY WITHOUT A
DROP IN OUTLET TEMPERATURE, REGARDLESS OF RATE OF DRAW.
THE STORAGE TANK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH (STANDARD) (ASME BOILER
AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE) REQUIREMENTS, (IF ASME – “HLW” STAMPED AND REGISTERED WITH
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS). THE TANK SHALL BE
FURNISHED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS: TWO 2-1/2" NPT DIELECTRIC CIRCULATING
CONNECTIONS, ONE 2" NPT DIELECTRIC HOT WATER OUTLET, ONE 1-1/4" NPT RELIEF VALVE
CONNECTION, ONE 3/4" NPT AQUASTAT OPENING AND ONE 1" NPT DRAIN CONNECTION.
THE STORAGE TANK SHALL HAVE A WORKING PRESSURE OF 150 PSI. THE INTERIOR OF THE
STORAGE TANK SHALL BE GLASS LINED AND FIRED TO 1600O F TO ENSURE A MOLECULAR FUSING
OF GLASS AND STEEL, FURNISHED WITH MAGNESIUM ANODES AND CARRY A FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY.
THE STORAGE TANK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A HEAVY GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL JACKET
ASSEMBLY, PRIMED AND PRE-PAINTED ON BOTH SIDES WITH A MINIMUM DRY FILM THICKNESS OF
0.70 MILLS. THE STORAGE TANK SHALL BE COMPLETELY ENCASED IN A MINIMUM OF 2" THICK, HIGH
DENSITY POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION TO MEET THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS OF
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ASHRAE 90.1 STANDARD.
THE JACKET DIMENSIONS SHALL BE 32" WIDE, 32" DEEP AND 71.25" HIGH.
STORAGE TANKS SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A MANWAY FOR EASE OF INSPECTION, CLEANOUT,
AND SERVICE.
8. HANGERS, ANCHORS, CLAMPS AND INSERTS:
a. HANGERS SHALL BE INSTALLED, AS REQUIRED, TO MEET CODE COMPLIANCE AS TO
LOCATION/SPACING AND MANUFACTURER'S STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY (MSS), STANDARD
PRACTICE BULLETINS SP-58 & 69.
b. HANGER MATERIAL SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH PIPING MATERIALS WITH WHICH IT COMES INTO
CONTACT.
c. HANGERS SHALL BE INSTALLED, IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, AT ALL CHANGES OF DIRECTION
(HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL), VALVES AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS. HANGERS SHALL BE
LOCATED SO THAT THEIR REMOVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO SERVICE, ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE
EQUIPMENT.
d. VERTICAL SUPPORT SHALL BE BY MEANS OF RISER CLAMPS (ANCHORS WITH SPLIT
RING TYPE ALLOWABLE UP TO 2" SIZE ONLY) AND ADJUSTABLE PIPE SUPPORT WITH
FLANGE ANCHORED TO FLOOR.
e. PROVIDE STEEL BAND HANGERS FOR PIPING 4” AND SMALLER. PIPING LARGER THAN
4” SHALL BE SUPPORTED WITH CLEVIS TYPE HANGERS. SUPPORT PIPING FROM
BUILDING STRUCTURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED GRADE AND PITCH OF PIPE LINES,
PREVENT VIBRATION, SECURE PIPING IN PLACE. SECURE HANGERS TO INSERTS
WHERE PRACTICAL. HANGER RODS SHALL HAVE MACHINE THREADS.
f. HANGER RODS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO BEAM CLAMP, UL-APPROVED CONCRETE
INSERTS OR PHILLIPS OR APPROVED EQUAL EXPANSION SHIELDS. RAMSET OR
POWER DRIVEN INSERTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
g. ALL HANGERS, RODS AND CLAMPS INSTALLED IN EXTERIOR LOCATIONS OR SUBJECT
TO A CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE SHALL BE ELECTRO-GALVANIZED COATED.
h. INSULATION PROTECTORS (SHIELDS) FOR HORIZONTAL PIPING SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED OF GALVANIZED STEEL FORMED TO A 180 DEGREE ARC AND 12
INCHES LONG, 18 GAUGE FOR HANGERS 5 INCHES IN SIZE AND SMALLER, 16 GAUGE
FOR HANGERS LARGER THAN 5 INCHES IN SIZE.
9. SLEEVES AND PENETRATIONS:
a. PIPE SLEEVES THROUGH FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 STEEL.
SLEEVES THROUGH PARTITIONS AND NON-FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE 22
GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL WITH LOCK LONGITUDINAL SEAMS.
b. FIRE STOP PENETRATION SEALS IN FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE CERAMIC
FIBRE, MINERAL FIBRE, OR SILICONE FOAM. PROVIDE MINERAL FIBRE BOARD, MATTING
OR PUTTY FOR DAMMING AND FORMING. FINISH SEALS FLUSH TO WALL SURFACE AND
FILL GAPS WITH SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT CAULKING.
c. PACKING FOR SLEEVES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE OF FIRE RATING SHALL BE
OAKUM, SILICATE FOAM, CERAMIC FIBRE OR MINERAL FIBRE WITH APPROVED SEALANT.
PACK OR FOAM TO WITHIN ONE INCH OF BOTH WALL SURFACES. SEAL PENETRATION
PACKING WITH APPROVED CAULKING AND PAINTABLE WATER-PROOF MASTIC SURFACE
FINISH OR SILICONE CAULKING.
10. WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS: STAINLESS STEEL WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON WATER SUPPLY LINES TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH QUICK CLOSING
SELECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH P.D.I. STANDARD WH201. WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS
SHALL BE EQUAL TO ZURN Z1700, JAY R. SMITH SERIES 5000, WATTS SS SERIES OR
APPROVED EQUAL. PROVIDE ACCESS PANEL AT ALL WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS, WHERE
NOT ACCESSIBLE.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
1. IDENTIFICATION:
a. FURNISH AND AFFIX APPROVED ADHESIVE BANDS IDENTIFYING THE SERVICE AND
DIRECTION OF FLOW OF EACH PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLED UNDER THIS WORK.
b. PROVIDE VALVE TAGS ON ALL VALVES. VALVE NUMBERS AND LEGEND ON VALVE TAGS
SHALL CORRESPOND TO NUMBERS INDICATED ON RECORD DRAWINGS AND VALVE LIST.
2. TESTING: THE PLUMBING SYSTEMS SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLUMBING CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE.
3. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP: MAINTAIN MAXIMUM HEADROOM AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT RUN
PIPES EXPOSED UNLESS SHOWN EXPOSED ON DRAWINGS. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
NEW AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICE SO
THAT COMPLETED INSTALLATION SHALL OPERATE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
4. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES: DO NOT INTERRUPT EXISTING SERVICES WITHOUT OWNER'S
APPROVAL.
5. ACCESS: PROVIDE PROPER ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRE INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR. ACCESS PANELS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 16” X 16”. ACCESS PANELS SHALL HAVE
CONCEALED HINGES AND PRIMED FOR PAINTING.
6. CLEANING:
a. CLEAN SYSTEMS THOROUGHLY BEFORE TESTING. FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, PIPE, VALVES
AND FITTINGS SHALL BE FREE OF GREASE, METAL CUTTINGS, DIRT AND OTHER FOREIGN
MATERIAL.
b. REPAIR DISCOLORATION AND DAMAGE TO PARTS OF BUILDING FINISH AND FURNISHINGS
DUE TO FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEAN PIPING SYSTEM.
7. DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEMS: WATER PIPING SYSTEMS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY
DISINFECTED WITH A SOLUTION CONTAINING NO LESS THAN 50 PARTS PER MILLION OF
AVAILABLE CHLORINE. CHLORINATING MATERIALS SHALL BE EITHER LIQUID CHLORINE OR
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION, SHALL BE INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM AND DRAWN TO
ALL POINTS IN THE SYSTEM. DISINFECTION SOLUTION SHALL BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN SYSTEM
FOR 24 HOURS, DURING THIS TIME, VALVES AND FAUCETS SHALL BE OPENED AND CLOSED
SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER DISINFECTION, SOLUTION SHALL BE FLUSHED FROM THE SYSTEM WITH
CLEAR WATER UNTIL RESIDUAL CHLORINE CONTENT IS NO GREATER THAN 0.2 PARTS PER
MILLION.
PART 4 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT
CLOSEOUT. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME IN THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT THE
INSTALLATION IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE AND ALL REQUIRED TESTING AND ACCURATELY
COMPLETED DOCUMENTATION IS DELIVERED TO THE ENGINEER AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO
ENGINEER'S SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION SITE VISIT. FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PLAN OR
SUBMISSION OF INCOMPLETE/INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN BACK CHARGES OF
ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDED WORK PERFORMED BY NV5 ENGINEERS.
2. PROVIDE THE CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 780CMR
107.6.3 INDICATING THAT THE INSTALLATION IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES AND CODES. PROVIDE
CERTIFICATION FROM BOTH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND ASSOCIATED TRADE CONTRACTOR
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 780CMR CHAPTERS 1, 9 & 13.
3. THE WATER SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED FOR USE UNTIL FULL DISINFECTION OF THE
ADDED PIPING IS PERFORMED. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE.
4. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION SITE VISIT BY THE ENGINEER SHALL BE CONDUCTED AFTER RECEIPT
AND REVIEW OF THE CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND ALL CODE MANDATED
TEST REPORTS AND SUBMISSIONS LISTED ABOVE. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION SITE VISITS SHALL
NOT BE REQUESTED UNTIL THE PROJECT IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE.
5. PREMATURE REQUESTS THAT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL/FOLLOW UP SITE VISITS BY THE ENGINEER
OF DEFICIENT ITEMS (AREAS INCOMPLETE, SYSTEMS NOT OPERATIONAL, ETC.) WILL RESULT IN
BACK CHARGES OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY ADDED VISITS.
200 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1488
T. 978-296-6200
W. www.NV5.com
SUBCONSULTANT LOGO AREA
This CADD Document is an instrument of professional service, and shall not be
used, in whole or in part, for any project other than for which it was created
without the expressed, written consent of the NV5. Any unauthorized use, reuse,
modification or alteration, including automated conversion of this document shall
be at the users sole risk without liability or legal exposure to the NV5.
EVISIONS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
2023-04-03 OWNER'S REVIEW 75% CD'S
2023-05-05 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
EAL
ROJECT
NUMBER
0230060
DATE
05 MAY 2023
WORCESTER
DCU CENTER
DHW TANK
50 FOSTER STREET
WORCESSTER, MA 01608
RAWINGS
DRAWN BY
EK
CHECKED BY
JS
SCALE
NTS
PLUMBING
SPECIFICATIONS
C:\Users\ean.khim\Documents\0230060 - Worcester DCU Center DHW Tank PLUM REVIT 2022 - Shortcut_Ean.KhimH6WHD.rvt
P0.02
(2)ETR DOMESTIC
WATER HEATERS
(3)ETR HEATING HOT
WATER BOILERS
RE 2" CW
ETR 2" CW
ETR 140°F HW
ETR 6"FD
ETR 6"FD
ETR 1" HWC
ETR 2" CW
RE 1 1/2" 140°F HW
RE 1" HWC
ETR 6"FD
ETR 1 1/2" HW
ETR 1 1/2" 140°F HW
EXISTING 400 GALLON
HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED
DOMESTIC HOT WATER TANK TO BE
DEMOLISHED AND DISPOSED BY
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR TO
WORK OFF HOURS TO AVOID
INTERUPTION OF THE BUILDING
DAILY OPERATION.
ETR RECIRC PUMP.
EXISTING TMV TO BE
REPLACE IN KIND
(2)ETR DOMESTIC
WATER HEATERS
(3)ETR HEATING HOT
WATER BOILERS
ETR 2" CW
ETR 1 1/2" 140°F HW
1-1/2" TANK DISCHARGE
SPILL TO FLOOR DRAIN
NEW 1" HWC
ETR 6"FD
CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL NEW
ISOLATION VALVE FOR FUTURE
MAINTAIN SHUT-OFF
ETR 6"FD
ETR 1" HWC
ETR 2" CW
ETR 6"FD
ETR 1 1/2" HW
ETR 1 1/2" 140°F HW
INSTALL TWO NEW
200 GALLON WATER
TANK HERE ON
MANUFACTURER'S
RAISED BASE(THIS
MAY BE INTEGRAL
TO THE TANK OR
PURCHASED
SEPARATELY
ETR RECIRC PUMP.
EXISTING TMV TO BE
REPLACE IN KIND
200 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1488
T. 978-296-6200
W. www.NV5.com
SUBCONSULTANT LOGO AREA
This CADD Document is an instrument of professional service, and shall not be
used, in whole or in part, for any project other than for which it was created
without the expressed, written consent of the NV5. Any unauthorized use, reuse,
modification or alteration, including automated conversion of this document shall
be at the users sole risk without liability or legal exposure to the NV5.
EVISIONS
DATE
DESCRIPTION
2023-04-03 OWNER'S REVIEW 75% CD'S
2023-05-05 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
2 PLUMBING PLAN - BASEMENT DEMO - BOILER ROOM ENLARGED PLAN
P1.00 1/4" = 1'-0"
EAL
1 PLUMBING PLAN - BASEMENT NEW - BOILER ROOM ENLARGED PLAN
P1.00 1/4" = 1'-0"
CAPPED
(2) NEW 200 GALLON WATER
LOCHIVAR LOCK-TEMP ROUND
MODEL #RJA-200 OR
APPROVED EQUAL
NEW 1 1/2" 140°F HW
(2)ETR DOMESTIC
WATER HEATERS
NEW 1" HWC
SPILL TO FLOOR
(3)ETR HEATING HOT
WATER BOILERS
EXISTING TMV TO
REPLACE IN KIND
NEW ISOLATION
VALVES
ETR 6"FD
ETR 6"FD
ETR 2" CW
ETR 1 1/2" HW
ETR 1 1/2" 140°F HW
ETR 6"FD
ETR RECIRC. PUMP
ETR 1" HWC
3 NEW PLUMBING - ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAM
P1.00
C:\Users\ean.khim\Documents\0230060 - Worcester DCU Center DHW Tank PLUM REVIT 2022 - Shortcut_Ean.KhimH6WHD.rvt
GENERAL NOTE:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE MEANS AND METHODS TO ENSURE
BUILDING DOMESTIC HOT WATER SUPPLY IS MAINTAINED. MEANS AND
METHODS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO OFF HOURS WORK,
PRE-FABRICATION OF PIPING ASSEMBLIES, OR TEMPORARY POTABLE
WATER HOSE BEARING NSF LISTING AND RATED TO 150 F OR MORE.
ROJECT
NUMBER
0230060
DATE
05 MAY 2023
WORCESTER
DCU CENTER
DHW TANK
50 FOSTER STREET
WORCESSTER, MA 01608
RAWINGS
DRAWN BY
EK
CHECKED BY
JS
SCALE
1/4" = 1'-0"
PLUMBING
PART PLAN
1/4" = 1' - 0"
0
4'
8'
P1.00
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