SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WORK
SHALL IMPLY THAT THE BIDDER HAS EXAMINED THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND JOB
SITE UNDER WHICH THEY WILL BE OBLIGATED TO OPERATE SHOULD THEY BE AWARDED
THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT. NO EXTRA CHARGE WILL BE ALLOWED FOR FAILURE
OF ANY BIDDER TO EXAMINE THE SITE PRIOR TO BID. ANY DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE
BROUGHT FORTH PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
IN SUBMITTING THEIR BID THE CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THEY SUFFICIENTLY
REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCLUDING ALL ITEMS REQUIRED
BY GOOD PRACTICE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS, WHETHER
SPECIFIED OR NOT.
DO NOT SCALE THIS DRAWING FOR EXACT DIMENSIONS. VERIFY ALL FIGURES,
CONDITIONS, AND DIMENSIONS AT THE JOB SITE.
THE CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR AND MATERIALS AS
REQUIRED WITHIN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, APPLICABLE CODES AND
MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEM.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE PROJECT SCHEDULE AS OUTLINED IN THE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THIS INCLUDES ORDERING OF EQUIPMENT. ANY LONG LEAD
ITEMS ARE TO BE IDENTIFIED AND SUBMITTED TO ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR EXPEDITED
REVIEW. LEAD TIME ISSUES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE REASON FOR SUBMISSION OF
ALTERNATE PRODUCTS UNLESS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER.
CLEAN THE JOB SITE DAILY AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES ANY DIRT AND DEBRIS
CAUSED BY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT.
USE OF THE OWNER'S ELEVATORS AND BUILDING CORRIDORS FOR HANDLING OF THE
OWNER AND REMOVED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE AT THE DIRECTION OF
THE OWNER AND SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH HIS OPERATIONS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFEKEEPING OF OWN PROPERTY
ON THE JOB SITE. OWNER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROTECTION OF
PROPERTIES AGAINST FIRE, THEFT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A SAFE JOBSITE PER
APPLICABLE LAWS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES.
WHERE USED, THE TERM "PROVIDE" SHALL MEAN "FURNISH AND INSTALL".
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKMEN'S IDENTIFICATION AND BADGING,
SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE, BARRICADES,
WARNING SIGNS, TRASH REMOVAL, CUTTING AND PATCHING.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING, RIGGING, HANDLING AND
PROTECTION OF MATERIALS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE LABOR TO RECEIVE, UNLOAD, STORE, PROTECT AND
TRANSFER TO POINT OF INSTALLATION, OWNER FURNISHED ITEMS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AS SPECIFIED OR
SCHEDULE IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER TO VERIFY MODELS, FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND CAPACITIES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INFORM ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO BIDDING.
ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS SHALL BE UL LISTED.
CODE COMPLIANCE
ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO ALL STATE AND LOCAL CODES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES:
· ALL APPLICABLE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
· LOCAL UTILITY CODES/REQUIREMENTS
· LOCAL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, FIRE AND BUILDING CODES
· 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS (IBC)
· 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS
(IEBC)
· 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS (IFC)
· 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS (IMC)
· 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS (UPC)
· 2021 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE (WSEC)
· 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)
· APPLICABLE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) AND AMERICAN
PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API) INDUSTRY CODES
· ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, WITH
STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS
· UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES
· NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA 70) WITH STATEWIDE AMENDMENTS
PERMITS
CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE AND PAY ALL FEES AND PERMITS PERTAINING TO THE
CONTRACT.
SUBSTITUTIONS
CONTRACT SHALL SUBMIT PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS DURING THE BID PERIOD FOR
PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE SUBSTITUTE BEING EQUAL TO THE BASIS OF DESIGN PRODUCT. ANY COSTS
FOR THE SUBSTITUTION SHALL BE COVERED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
PROJECT COORDINATION
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THEIR WORK WITH ALL OTHER TRADES PRIOR
TO FABRICATION, PURCHASE AND/OR INSTALLATION OF ALL WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS WITH
OTHER TRADES INCLUDING INTERFERENCES WITH STRUCTURE, LIGHTING, ETC AS WELL
AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS IN THE FIELD, AND
SHALL ADVISE THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AND THE OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES
BEFORE PERFORMING THE WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL SUBMITTALS FOR ALL
PRODUCTS TO BE USED ON THE PROJECT FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER APPROVAL.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS AS INDICATED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ELECTRICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS WITH
OTHER TRADES PER NEC.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR LOCATION AND
WIRING OF HVAC EQUIPMENT.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE INSTALLATION OF ROOF FLASHING PERTAINING TO
THEIR WORK.
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT A SITE VISIT TO REVIEW
EXISTING CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE IMPACTS ON EXECUTION OF WORK DETAILED IN
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. IN SUBMITTING THEIR BID THE CONTRACTOR
ACKNOWLEDGES THEY SUFFICIENTLY REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF
WORK, INCLUDING ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOOD PRACTICE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE
AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS, WHETHER SPECIFIED OR NOT.
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY DIMENSIONS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK. WHERE DISCREPANCIES OCCUR BETWEEN THESE
DOCUMENTS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS, THE DISCREPANCY SHALL BE REPORTED TO
THE OWNER AND/OR ENGINEER FOR EXPEDITING AND RESOLVE.
ALL SHUT DOWNS OF EXISTING SYSTEMS SHALL BE SCHEDULED AND APPROVED BY THE
OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WITH WORK.
NO PIPING, EQUIPMENT, ETC. SHALL BE REMOVED, DISCONNECTED OR SHUT DOWN
WITHOUT PRIOR REVIEW WITH THE OWNER AND/OR ENGINEER TO CONFIRM THAT AREAS
TO REMAIN IN OPERATION WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. IF ANY AREAS NOT WITHIN THE
SCOPE OF WORK ARE AFFECTED BY ANY SHUTDOWN, REMOVAL OR DISCONNECTION,
SUFFICIENT ADVANCE NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER INDICATING WHICH
AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED, WHEN THE PROPOSED SHUTDOWN WILL OCCUR, AND FOR
HOW LONG A PERIOD OF TIME.
EXISTING MATERIALS THAT ARE REMOVED SHALL NOT BE REUSED IN NEW SYSTEMS,
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED AS BEING RELOCATED.
ALL EXISTING INSULATION FOR DUCTWORK AND PIPING PERTAINING TO THIS WORK
SHALL BE PATCHED AND/OR REPLACED AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN VAPOR BARRIER.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE EXISTING DUCTWORK FOR DEFECTS AND REPORT TO
THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AND THE OWNER ANY DEFICIENCIES PRIOR TO PERFORMING
ANY WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ALL EXISTING DUCTWORK, GRILLES,
REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE NEW WORK.
RESTORATION OF EXISTING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, FINISHES, ETC. DAMAGED OR ALTERED
BY NEW WORK TO ACCEPTABLE CONDITION AS DETERMINED BY THE OWNER,
ARCHITECT AND/OR ENGINEER.
ISOLATE AND DRAIN EXISTING PIPING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE
INSTALLATION OF THE NEW WORK.
SUCCESSFULLY PRESSURE TEST ALL REROUTED PIPING SYSTEMS. TEST SHALL BE
PERFORMED AT NORMAL SYSTEM OPERATING PRESSURES. REPAIR AND RETEST AS
REQUIRED UNTIL SYSTEMS PROVE TIGHT.
ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A CLEAN AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER. CARE SHALL
BE EXERCISED TO MINIMIZE ANY INCONVENIENCE OR DISTURBANCE TO OTHER AREAS
OF THE BUILDING WHICH ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION. ISOLATE WORK AREAS BY
MEANS OF TEMPORARY PARTITIONS AND/OR TARPS TO DEEP DUST AND DIRT WITHIN
THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.
EXECUTION AND QUALITY
ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE INSTALLATION.
PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CAPS OR PLUGS FOR
DUCTWORK AND PIPING. DO NOT LEAVE PIPING OPEN ENDED.
WHERE CONDUIT, CABLES, DUCTWORK OR PIPING PASSES THROUGH SMOKE/FIRE
RATED FLOORS OR WALLS, THE SLEEVES SHALL BE COMPLETELY SEALED WITH A FIRE
STOP MATERIAL THAT IS UL LISTED AND ACCEPTED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT AS BEING SUITABLE FOR THIS SERVICE SUCH AS DOW CORNING
CORP., SILICONE ELASTOMER, DOW CORNING 3-6548 SILICONE RTV FOAM, OR
APPROVED EQUAL. THIS MATERIAL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MANUFACTURER TO MAINTAIN THE RATING OF THE
PENETRATED WALL OR FLOOR.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SLEEVING, CUTTING, CORING AND
PATCHING AS IT RELATES TO HIS WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL BEAM PENETRATIONS AS IT RELATES TO
HIS WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SIZE AND LOCATION TO THE STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER FOR REVIEW AND DETAIL.
DRAWINGS INDICATED DIAGRAMMATICALLY THE EXTENT, GENERAL CHARACTER AND
LOCATION OF THE WORK INCLUDED. OFFSETS AND/OR CHANGES IN ELEVATION OF
PIPING AND DUCTWORK DUE TO STRUCTURAL OR OTHER INTERFERENCES SHALL BE
PROVIDED WITHOUT EXTRA COST.
SEAL ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH BUILDING ENVELOPE WEATHER TIGHT WITH LONG
LIFE CAULK/SEALANT RATED FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
SEAL ALL SLEEVE PENETRATIONS THROUGH FLOORS WITHIN BUILDING WATER TIGHT.
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ALL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, CONDUIT, PIPING AND
ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES ARE TO BE CONCEALED ABOVE CEILINGS AND IN WALLS.
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING
PIPING AND WIRING.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL INTERCONNECTING WIRING AND ACCESSORIES
BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES PER THE RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX IN THESE
DOCUMENTS. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND
REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TESTING AND STARTUP OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES
AS WELL AS COORDINATE WITH COMMISSIONING AGENT AND BALANCER FOR
COMPLETE OPERATION SYSTEM.
COORDINATE EQUIPMENT, DIFFUSER, REGISTER, DAMPER, ACCESS DOORS, ETC WITH
ARCHITECTURAL CEILING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS AS WELL AS LIGHTING LAYOUT.
VERIFY DIFFUSER/REGISTER FRAMES WITH CEILING PRIOR TO ORDERING.
THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE INTENDED TO COVER THOSE ITEMS TYPICALLY ADDRESSED
IN DIVISION 22 AND 23. REFER TO COMPLETE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR ALL
REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE PROVIDED BY OWNER AND OTHER DISCIPLINES.
WHERE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT ARE NOT COVERED IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT AS WOULD BE
REASONABLY EXPECTED FOR COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS UTILIZED BY THE
INDUSTRY FOR SIMILAR PROJECTS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
PROJECT CLOSEOUT
UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY THE OWNER WITH
AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS AND COMPLETE COPIES OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
MANUALS.
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE PROVIDE ONE YEAR GUARANTEE AGAINST DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY OWNER.
PROVIDE TRAINING TO OWNERS STAFF TO INCLUDED AT MINIMUM
· OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL REVIEW
· IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEM SHUTOFFS AND ISOLATION
· EQUIPMENT OPERATION INCLUDING
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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OPERATING MODES
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SHUTDOWN AND STARTUP
PROVIDE ALL AHJ INSPECTION REPORTS, STARTUP REPORT, COMMISSIONING REPORT,
BALANCING REPORT, TRAINING COMPLETION REPORT, COMPLETED PUNCH LISTS AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING REVIEW FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT
VERIFICATION.
FINAL APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION WILL BE BY OWNER.
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS (APPLIES TO ALL WORK)
ALL PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS IN A NEAT
WORKMANSHIP-LIKE MANNER AND BE SUPPORTED AS REQUIRED BY CODES. PIPING
SHALL BE SET UP AND DOWN AND OFFSET AS REQUIRED TO SUIT FIELD CONDITIONS.
DIELECTRIC COUPLINGS/UNIONS SHALL BE USED WHERE DISSIMILAR METALS ARE
JOINED.
WHERE CONDUITS, CABLES, DUCTWORK OR PIPING PASSES THROUGH FIRE RATED
FLOOR OR WALL, THE SLEEVES SHALL BE COMPLETELY SEALED WITH A FIRE STOP
MATERIAL THAT IS UL LISTED AND ACCEPTED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT AS BEING SUITABLE FOR THE SERVICE. MATERIAL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MANUFACTURER TO MAINTAIN THE
FIRE RATING OF THE PENETRATED WALL OR FLOOR.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE INSTALLATION OF SLEEVES AS APPROPRIATE WITH
CONSTRUCTION PHASING. ANY COST FOR FAILURE TO COORDINATE DURING THE
APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION PHASE WILL BE COVERED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
PROVIDE ALL DUCT AND PIPE TRANSITIONS AS REQUIRED TO CONNECT TO EQUIPMENT.
SUPPORTS AND HANGERS:
PIPING HANGERS SHALL BE SPACED SO AS TO PREVENT SAG AND PERMIT PROPER
DRAINAGE A HANGER SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN (1) FOOT OF EACH HORIZONTAL
ELBOW.
CLEVIS OR RING HANGERS WITH STEEL HANGER RODS SHALL BE UTILIZED. HANGERS
SHALL BE SIZED TO ACCOMMODATE PIPING INSULATION AND BE PROVIDED WITH 6"
SHIELDS TO PROTECT PIPING AT ALL HANGER LOCATIONS.
PLASTIC SEPARATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED BETWEEN COPPER PIPING AND CLAMPS.
DUCT AND PIPING SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY CODE/STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
USE MATERIALS COMPATIBLE WITH PIPING SYSTEMS AVOIDING ELECTROLYTIC ACTION
AND CONFORM WITH ANSI/ASME B31, NFPA, MSS SP-58, 69, 89.
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FRAMING/MEMBERS AS REQUIRED TO TRANSFER LOAD TO
BUILDING STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT LOCATIONS. FRAMING/MEMBERS SHALL BE OF
MATERIAL AND SIZE FOR LOAD PER MANUFACTURER.
PROVIDE SEISMIC BRACING FOR PIPING, DUCTWORK AND EQUIPMENT PER APPLICABLE
CODES. BRACING SHALL BE DESIGNED BY MANUFACTURER, MASON INDUSTRIES OR
APPROVED.
CONNECTIONS TO BUILDING STRUCTURE SHALL BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR IN
COORDINATION WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR. VERIFY CONNECTION LOCATIONS AND
TYPE AND USE APPROVED CONNECTION METHOD FOR LOCATION I.E. CONCRETE, POST
TENSION SLABS, WOOD OR STEEL.
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SUPPORTED FROM ABOVE OR BELOW AT MINIMUM THE FOUR
CORNERS OF THE EQUIPMENT.
ESCUTCHEONS:
PROVIDE CHROME ESCUTCHEONS AT ALL WALL AND FLOOR WALL PENETRATIONS IN
EXPOSED LOCATIONS, INCLUDING INSIDE/UNDER CABINETS.
CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING:
CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE ROUTE SHALL BE FIELD COORDINATED. TERMINATION POINTS
SHALL BE EXTERIOR PERVIOUS AREAS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, OR
INDIRECT DISCHARGE TO DRAINS/MOP SINKS, SINK TAIL PIECE CONNECTIONS AS
ALLOWED BY AHJ.
IDENTIFICATION (EQUIPMENT AND PIPING)
PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PIPES, VALVES, AND EQUIPMENT.
IDENTIFICATION DEVICES TO BE USED SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
· PLASTIC OR ADHESIVE PIPE MARKERS
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PER ANSI A13.1 REQUIREMENTS
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PROVIDE FLOW DIRECTION ARROWS
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PROVIDE WITHIN 30" OF VALVES
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PROVIDE ON EACH SIDE OF PARTITIONS
· VALVE TAGS AND EQUIPMENT TAGS
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EQUIPMENT TAGS SHALL BE PLASTIC 3"x1" MINIMUM
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT SHALL MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULED BASIS OF DESIGN EQUIPMENT
AND MATERIALS.
ALL PRODUCTS SHALL BE FREE OF DAMAGE. REPAIR TO DAMAGED PRODUCTS
(SCRATCHES, DENTS, CORROSION, ETC) SHALL BE AT CONTRACTORS COST. ANY REPAIRS
SHALL BE APPROVED BY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER. IF DAMAGE IS DEEMED BEYOND
ACCEPTABLE REPAIR BY THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE
THE PRODUCT AT THEIR COST.
COMMON MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES (APPLIES TO ALL WORK)
CONDENSATE DRAINAGE PIPING AND FITTINGS:
SHALL BE SEAMLESS TYPE L COPPER WITH 95-5 SOLDER.
REFRIGERANT PIPING:
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PIPING, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.
PIPING SHALL BE TYPE "K" COPPER TUBING WITH WROUGHT COPPER SOLDER TYPE
FITTINGS.
GAS PIPING:
ALL GAS PIPING SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL WITH MALLEABLE IRON FITTINGS.
WHERE GAS PIPE CONNECTS TO EQUIPMENT IT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
· A DRIP LEG THE FULL SIZE OF THE RUNOUT
· A LINE SIZED SHUTOFF VALVE AND A UNION
GAS PIPING OPERATING AT PRESSURES GREATER THAN 9" WATER GAUGE SHALL BE
SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL PIPE WITH WELDED JOINTS.
PIPE INSULATION:
ALL INSULATION SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD RATING OF 25 OR LESS AND A SMOKE
DEVELOPED RATING OF 50 OR LESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84 AND NFPA 90A.
INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS AND INTENDED
SERVICE.
PIPING SHALL BE INSULATED PER WSEC REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO INSULATION
TABLES LOCATED IN DRAWING SET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
MANUFACTURERS: ARMACELL, KNAUF, MANVILLE, OWENS-CORNING OR APPROVED.
PROTECTION OF OUTDOOR INSULATION:
PIPING INSULATION EXPOSED TO WEATHER SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE,
INCLUDING THAT DUE TO
· SUNLIGHT
· MOISTURE
· EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
· WIND
PROVIDE PIPE SHIELDING FROM OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
· METAL JACKET 0.016 ALUMINUM
· SELF-SEALING
· INTEGRAL VAPOR RETARDER
· WATERTIGHT METAL BANDING FOR BUTT JOINTS
· SEALANT SHALL BE ALUMINUM PIGMENTED MASTIC VAPOR RETARDER
· ADHESIVE TAPES ARE NOT ALLOWED
INDOOR PIPING INSULATION:
· FIBERGLASS PIPING INSULATION WITH ALL SERVICE JACKET
· INSULATION AROUND FITTINGS TO MATCH REQUIRED PIPE INSULATION THICKNESS
· PVC PIPE JACKET ON ALL FITTINGS AS WELL AS PIPING SUSCEPTIBLE TO IMPACT
DAMAGE
· SEAL VAPOR BARRIER AT ALL JOINTS ON PIPING CONVEYING COLD LIQUIDS
· ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE UL LISTED 25/50
REFRIGERANT PIPING INSULATION:
· 3/4" ARMAFLEX AP 25/50
· METAL JACKET 0.016 ALUMINUM ON OUTDOOR PIPING
CONDENSATE PIPING INSULATION:
· 3/4" ARMAFLEX AP 25/50
· METAL JACKET 0.016 ALUMINUM ON OUTDOOR PIPING
PIPING INSULATION AT HANGERS:
PROVIDE HALF SHELL HIGH DENSITY INSULATION ON PORTION RESTING ON HANGER.
INSULATION THICKNESS AT HANGER SHALL MATCH ADJACENT PIPING.
MOTORS:
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE MOTORS SHALL MEET NEMA MG1. REFER TO ENERGY CODE
NOTES FOR MOTOR EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS.
MOTOR STARTERS:
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH A COMBINATION MOTOR STARTER SIZED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MOTOR RATING OF THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. START SHALL BE SUPPLIED
WITH FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS, CONTROL TRANSFORMER, OVERLOADS, ONE
NORMALLY OPEN AND ONE NORMALLY CLOSED AUXILIARY CONTACT AND H.O.A. SWITCH
MOUNTED IN THE COVER. STARTER ENCLOSURE SHALL BE NEMA RATED FOR ITS
LOCATION. STARTER SHALL BE INSTALLED AND WIRED BY THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR.
DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS:
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDED UL LISTED DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR AS NOTED ON
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES OR ON PLANS. PROVIDE REMOTE MOUNTED
TESTING/NOTIFICATION STATION. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE POWER AND INTERCONNECTING WIRING.
PROVIDE INTEGRATION WITH FIRE ALARM AND CONTROLS SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT
SHUTDOWN.
VIBRATION ISOLATION:
VIBRATION ISOLATION SHALL BE PER LATEST SMACNA GUIDELINES.
VIBRATION ISOLATION FOR HANGING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE EQUAL TO MASON
INDUSTRIES MODEL 30N, COMBINATION SPRING AND DOUBLE DEFLECTION NEOPRENE
HANGER OR AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER FOR APPLICATION.
VIBRATION ISOLATION FOR BASED MOUNTED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE EQUAL TO MASON
INDUSTRIES SLF OR AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER FOR APPLICATION.
DUCT SYSTEMS
DUCT ACCESSORIES
DUCTWORK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND ERECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMC AND
SMACNA DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE SHALL BE 2"
PRESSURE CLASS.
ALL DUCT DIMENSIONS INDICATED ON THE PLANS ARE INSIDE CLEAR DIMENSIONS. SHEET
METAL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE INCREASED TO ACCOMMODATE LINING THICKNESS.
GENERAL DUCTWORK SHALL BE GALVANIZED SHEET METAL.
DUCTWORK CONVEYING OR IN HIGH MOISTURE AREAS SHALL BE ALUMINUM.
MANUAL VOLUME DAMPERS:
GALVANIZED STEEL, PRE SMACNA EXCEPT PROVIDE BEARING AT ONE END OF DAMPER
ROD AND QUADRANT, WITH LEVER AND LOCK SCREW AT THE OPPOSITE END FOR
INSULATED DUCTS, QUADRANTS MOUNTED ON COLLAR TO CLEAR INSULATION. LEVERS
MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. PROVIDE PINK PLASTIC RIBBON ON LEVERS TO VISUALLY IDENTIFY
DAMPER LOCATIONS.
ALL BRANCH DUCTS CONNECTED TO GRILLES/RESISTERS/DIFFUSERS SHALL HAVE VOLUME
DAMPERS.
DUCTS EXPOSED IN OCCUPIED AREAS SHALL BE PAINTED PER ARCHITECT.
ALL MITERED RECTANGULAR ELBOWS SHALL HAVE TURNING VANES.
DUCTS BRANCHES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO DIFFUSERS SHALL BE SIZED TO MATCH
DIFFUSER NECK SIZE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON PER PLANS.
LOW PRESSURE DUCTWORK:
LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE JOINTS, SEAMS AND CONNECTIONS OF SUPPLY AND
RETURN DUCTWORK OPERATING AT A STATIC PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2
INCHES WATER GAUGE SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED AND SEALED WITH WELDS,
GASKETS, MASTICS (ADHESIVES), MASTIC-PLUS, EMBEDDED-FABRIC SYSTEMS OR TAPES
PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.
· CONTINUOUSLY WELDED AND LOCKING-TYPE JOINTS AND SEAMS ON DUCTS ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO BE SEALED PER WSEC C403.10.2.1
REMOTE VOLUME DAMPERS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR DAMPERS ABOVE HARD LID CEILINGS
OR IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.
ACCESS DOORS:
PROVIDE ACCESS DOORS IN DUCTWORK WHEREVER CONTROLS, CONTROL DAMPERS,
COILS, SECURITY BARS OR INSTRUMENTS ARE LOCATED. ACCESS DOOR SIZE BE
APPROPRIATE FOR ITEM BEING ACCESSED. DOOR SHALL BE VENTLOCK WITH PIANO HINGE
OR CAM LATCHES.
ACCESS DOORS ON SUPPLY DUCTWORK SHALL BE DOUBLE WALLED AND PROVIDED WITH
MINIMUM 1 INCH INSULATION.
EQUIPMENT ACCESS DOORS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED ABOVE HARD LID CEILINGS.
ACCESS DOOR SHALL BE MINIMUM 24"x24".
DUCT WALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE SEALED WITH SMACNA CLASS A SEAL.
ACCESS DOOR SIZES AND LOCATIONS TO BE COORDINATED WITH ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
ALL SUPPLY AND RETURN DUCTWORK 15 FEET DOWNSTREAM OF HVAC EQUIPMENT SHALL
BE INTERNALLY LINED WITH ACOUSTICAL DUCT LINER.
ALL SUPPLY DUCTWORK 15 FEET DOWNSTREAM OF SOUND ATTENUATORS SHALL BE
INTERNALLY LINED WITH ACOUSTICAL DUCT LINER.
ALL RETURN DUCTWORK 15 FEET UPSTREAM OF SOUND ATTENUATORS SHALL BE
INTERNALLY LINED WITH ACOUSTICAL DUCT LINER.
ALL SUPPLY DUCTWORK 5 FEET DOWNSTREAM OF TERMINAL UNITS AND FAN COILS SHALL
BE INTERNALLY LINED WITH ACOUSTICAL DUCT LINER.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SPRAY PAINT INSIDE OF DUCT BLACK BEHIND ALL GRILLES AND
REGISTERS.
DUCT INSULATION
ALL INSULATION SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD RATING OF 25 OR LESS AND A SMOKE
DEVELOPED RATING OF 50 OR LESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84 AND NFPA 90A.
INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS AND INTENDED
SERVICE.
DUCTING SHALL BE INSULATED PER WSEC REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO INSULATION TABLES
LOCATED IN DRAWING SET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK:
SHALL BE OF TWO ELEMENT SPIRAL CONSTRUCTION COMPOSED OF A CORROSION
RESISTANT METAL SUPPORTING SPIRAL AND COATED FABRIC WITH A MINERAL BASE
(FLEXMASTER OR APPROVED). FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTORS SHALL BE UL LISTED AND
SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD NOT EXCEEDING 25 AND A SMOKE SPREAD NOT EXCEEDING
50. SHALL BE CLASS 1 RATED PER UL 181.
USE OF FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK SHALL BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 6 LINEAR FEET PER
RUN.
CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE CARE AS NOT TO ALLOW FLEXIBLE DUCT TO KINK OR COLLAPSE.
MAXIMUM 2 ELBOWS.
FLEXIBLE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS:
HVAC EQUIPMENT FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES LONG
AND HELD IN PLACE WITH HEAVY METAL BANDS, SECURELY ATTACHED TO PREVENT ANY
LEAKAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINTS. FLEXIBLE CONNECTS SHALL BE FABRICATED FROM
APPROVED FLAME PROOF FABRIC PER NFPA 90A (DURO DYNE OR APPROVED). ASBESTOS
CLOTH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOT REQUIRED FOR EQUIPMENT WITH INTERNAL VIBRATION ISOLATION.
FIRE DAMPERS, SMOKE DAMPERS AND FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS:
SUPPLY AND RETURN DUCTS, PLENUMS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE INSULATION TABLES SHALL
BE INSULATED WITH:
· MINIMUM OF R-6 INSULATION IN UNCONDITIONED SPACES
· MINIMUM OF R-8 INSULATION WHEN LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING IN CLIMATE ZONE
4
· MINIMUM OF R-12 INSULATION WHEN LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING IN CLIMATE
ZONE 5
· WHERE LOCATED WITHIN A BUILDING ENVELOPE ASSEMBLY, THE DUCT OR PLENUM
SHALL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BUILDING EXTERIOR OR UNCONDITIONED SPACE OR
EXEMPT SPACES BY MINIMUM INSULATION MATCHING THE BUILDING ENVELOP.
MANUFACTURERS: ARMACELL, KNAUF, MANVILLE, OWENS-CORNING OR APPROVED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE APPROVED DAMPERS AND ACCESS PANELS IN ANY AND ALL
DUCTWORK THAT PENETRATES A HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL FIRE/SMOKE PARTITION, OR
AS OTHERWISE NOTED ON DRAWINGS.
INSTALL DAMPERS PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND CURRENT CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
DUCT PRESSURE CLASSIFICATIONS ON THIS PROJECT
DUCTS ON THIS PROJECT ARE LIMITED TO LOW PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION.
PROTECTION OF OUTDOOR INSULATION:
PIPING INSULATION EXPOSED TO WEATHER SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE,
INCLUDING THAT DUE TO
· SUNLIGHT
· MOISTURE
· EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
· WIND
ACOUSTICAL DUCT, PLENUM, TRANSFER INSULATION:
FIBROUS GLASS LINER - MAT FACED
FLEXIBLE GLASS-FIBER BLANKET WITH DURABLE, FIRE-RESISTANT GLASS-MAT AIRSTREAM
SURFACE.
REFRIGERANT PIPING METHODS
ALL PIPING SHALL BE CONCEALED WITHIN BUILDING ASSEMBLIES (WALLS, CEILINGS, ETC).
SOFFITS ARE NOT TO BE UTILIZED UNLESS NOTED ON DRAWINGS.
DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC, FINAL PIPE ROUTING SHALL BE BY CONTRACTOR IN
COORDINATION WITH EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM LAYOUT.
DESIGN INTENT IS TO MINIMIZE PIPING ROUTING ON BUILDING EXTERIOR.
COMPLY WITH ASTM C1071 TYPE II.
NOMINAL DENSITY: 1.5 TO 2.0 LB/FT³ (24–32 KG/M³).
THICKNESS: 1 INCH FOR DUCTS ≤ 24 IN WIDTH; 2 INCH FOR LARGER OR HIGH-VELOCITY
DUCTS.
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (ASTM C177): ≤ 0.24 BTU·IN/HR·FT²·°F AT 75 °F MEAN.
SOUND ABSORPTION (ASTM C423, 2 IN.): NRC ≥ 0.85.
FLAME SPREAD ≤ 25; SMOKE DEVELOPED ≤ 50 (ASTM E84).
AIRSTREAM SURFACE: TOUGH, EROSION-RESISTANT, ANTIMICROBIAL-TREATED MAT
FACING.
MANUFACTURER (OR APPROVED EQUAL)
JOHNS MANVILLE LINACOUSTIC MAT-FACED LINER — BLACK MAT SURFACE, 2 PCF DENSITY,
ASTM C1071 TYPE II, SERVICE TEMPERATURE UP TO 250 °F.
· CERTAINTEED TOUGHGARD R MAT-FACED LINER — WHITE OR BLACK MAT FINISH, 2 PCF
DENSITY, NRC 0.85 @ 2 IN., R-VALUE 4.3 PER INCH, CLASS A (ASTM E84 25/50)
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COMMISSIONING
IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT COMMISSIONING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT PER
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION C408 OF THE WSEC.
BUILDINGS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM SECTIONS C408.2
THROUGH C408.7 MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS.
· MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS WHERE
THE INSTALLED TOTAL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CAPACITY IS LESS THAN 240.000
BTU/H COOLING CAPACITY AND LESS THAN 300,000 BTU/H HEATING CAPACITY.
· SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE COMMISSIONING
PROCESS IN BUILDINGS WHERE THE LARGEST SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM
CAPACITY IS LESS THAN 200,000 BTU/H AND WHERE THERE ARE NO POOLS OR
PERMANENT SPAS.
· REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS IF THEY
ARE LIMITED TO SELF-CONTAINED UNITS.
COMMISSIONING SHALL BE COMPLETED BY A CERTIFIED COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL
AS DEFINED BY THE WSEC.
· AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS CERTIFIED BY AN ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024:2012 ACCREDITED
ORGANIZATION TO LEAD, PLAN, COORDINATE, AND MANAGE COMMISSIONING TEAMS
AND IMPLEMENT THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS.
THE OWNER HAS NOT HIRED A COMMISSIONING AGENT FOR THIS PROJECT.
COMMISSIONING SHALL BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTORS COMMISSIONING AGENT. THE
COMMISSIONING AGENT SHALL REVIEW THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND DEVELOP A
COMMISSIONING PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH C408 OF THE WSEC.
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST IN DEVELOPING FINAL FUNCTIONAL TEST
PROCEDURES AS SPECIFIED BY COMMISSIONING AGENT.
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SHALL PERFORM
START-UP AND TESTING SERVICES AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING.
SUBMIT EQUIPMENT START-UP AND TEST PROCEDURES AND PRELIMINARY OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS TO THE COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY.
COMMISSIONING PLAN SHALL INCLUDE:
· ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE, ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES, AND DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS.
· A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED DURING
EACH PHASE OF COMMISSIONING, INCLUDING THE PERSONNEL INTENDED TO
ACCOMPLISH EACH OF THE ACTIVITIES, SYSTEMS TESTING AND BALANCING,
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING, AND VERIFICATION OF THE BUILDING
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION C103.6.
· ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONING TEAM, INCLUDING THE NAME
AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CERTIFIED COMMISSIONING
PROFESSIONAL.
· A LISTING OF THE SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES OR SYSTEMS TO BE TESTED AND
A DESCRIPTION OF THE TESTS TO BE PERFORMED.
· WHERE THE CERTIFIED COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL'S CONTRACT OR
EMPLOYMENT IS OTHER THAN DIRECTLY WITH THE BUILDING OWNER, AN IN-HOUSE
COMMISSIONING DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN SHALL BE A PART
OF THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS. A COPY SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
COMMISSIONING PLAN. THIS PLAN SHALL DISCLOSE THE CERTIFIED COMMISSIONING
PROFESSIONAL'S CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS AND
PROVIDE A CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLAN DEMONSTRATING THAT THE CERTIFIED
COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL IS FREE TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES DISCOVERED AND
REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE OWNER.
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING SHALL BE CONDUCTED FOR:
· MECHANICAL SYSTEMS IN SECTIONS C403
· SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS IN SECTION C404
· CONTROLLED RECEPTACLES AND LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS IN SECTION C405
· EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION C406
OR C407
· ENERGY METERING IN SECTION C409
· REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS IN SECTION C410.
WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHICH CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE INDIVIDUAL SYSTEMATIC TEST
PROCEDURES, THE EXPECTED SYSTEM RESPONSE OR ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR EACH
PROCEDURE, THE ACTUAL RESPONSE OR FINDINGS, AND ANY PERTINENT DISCUSSION
SHALL BE FOLLOWED. THIS TESTING SHALL INCLUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH WILL BE
TESTED TO DOCUMENT THAT CONTROL DEVICES, COMPONENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND
SYSTEMS ARE CALIBRATED AND ADJUSTED TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. TESTING SHALL AFFIRM THE CONDITIONS REQUIRED WITHIN
SECTIONS C408.2 THROUGH C408.7 UNDER SYSTEM TESTING.
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING - SAMPLING:
FOR PROJECTS WITH SEVEN OR FEWER SIMILAR SYSTEMS, EACH SYSTEM SHALL BE
TESTED. FOR PROJECTS WITH MORE THAN SEVEN SYSTEMS, TESTING SHALL BE DONE FOR
EACH UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONTROLS TYPE. WHERE MULTIPLES OF EACH UNIQUE
COMBINATION OF CONTROL TYPES EXIST, NO FEWER THAN 20 PERCENT OF EACH
COMBINATION SHALL BE TESTED UNLESS THE CODE OFFICIAL OR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
REQUIRES A HIGHER PERCENTAGE TO BE TESTED. WHERE 30 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE
TESTED SYSTEM FAIL, ALL REMAINING IDENTICAL COMBINATIONS SHALL BE TESTED.
MECHANICAL AND SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEM TESTING:
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING SHALL DEMONSTRATE THE COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS,
AND SYSTEM-TO-SYSTEM INTERFACING RELATIONSHIPS ARE INSTALLED AND OPERATE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. TESTING SHALL INCLUDE
THE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION, AND BE CONDUCTED UNDER FULL-LOAD, PART-LOAD AND
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
· ALL MODES AS DESCRIBED IN THE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION;
· REDUNDANT OR AUTOMATIC BACK-UP MODE;
· PERFORMANCE OF ALARMS; AND
· MODE OF OPERATION UPON A LOSS OF POWER AND RESTORATION OF POWER.
METERING SYSTEM COMMISSIONING:
ENERGY METERING SYSTEMS REQUIRED BY SECTION C409 SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION
C408.6 AND BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS REQUIRED BY SECTION C408.1.
THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ENERGY METERING EQUIPMENT AND
CONTROLS REQUIRED BY SECTION C409.
METERING SYSTEM TESTING:
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING SHALL DEMONSTRATE THAT ENERGY SOURCE
METERS, END-USE METERS, DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY DISPLAYS ARE
INSTALLED AND OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
AT A MINIMUM, TESTING SHALL CONFIRM THAT:
· THE METERING SYSTEM DEVICES AND COMPONENTS WORK PROPERLY UNDER LOW
AND HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS.
· THE METERED DATA IS DELIVERED IN A FORMAT THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE DATA
COLLECTION SYSTEM.
· THE ENERGY DISPLAY IS IN A LOCATION WITH ACCESS TO BUILDING OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
· THE ENERGY DISPLAY MEETS CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING VIEWS REQUIRED IN
SECTION C409.4.3. THE DISPLAY SHOWS ENERGY DATA IN IDENTICAL UNITS (E.G., KWH).
·
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMMISSIONING:
ALL INSTALLED REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO SECTION C410 SHALL BE INCLUDED
IN THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS REQUIRED BY SECTION C408.1.
· EXCEPTIONS:
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SELF-CONTAINED REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
COMMISSIONING PROCESS.
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TOTAL INSTALLED CAPACITY FOR REFRIGERATION IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 240
KBTU/H.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TESTING:
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING SHALL DEMONSTRATE THAT COMPRESSORS, HEAT
EXCHANGERS, PIPING, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, AND SYSTEM-TO-SYSTEM INTERFACING
RELATIONSHIPS ARE INSTALLED AND OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. TESTING SHALL INCLUDE THE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
AND BE CONDUCTED UNDER FULL-LOAD AT, PART-LOAD AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
· NORMAL MODE;
· REDUNDANT OR AUTOMATIC BACK-UP MODE;
· PERFORMANCE OF ALARMS; AND
· MODE OF OPERATION UPON A LOSS OF POWER AND RESTORATION OF POWER.
DEFICIENCIES:
DEFICIENCIES FOUND DURING TESTING SHALL BE RESOLVED INCLUDING CORRECTIONS
AND RETESTING.
COMMISSIONING REPORT:
REPORT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND CERTIFIED BY THE CERTIFIED COMMISSIONING
PROFESSIONAL AND DELIVERED TO THE BUILDING OWNER OR OWNER'S AUTHORIZED
AGENT.
THE REPORT SHALL BE ORGANIZED WITH MECHANICAL, SERVICE WATER HEATING,
CONTROLLED RECEPTACLE AND LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS, ENERGY METERING, AND
REFRIGERATION FINDINGS IN SEPARATE SECTIONS TO ALLOW INDEPENDENT REVIEW.
THE REPORT SHALL RECORD THE ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS OF THE COMMISSIONING
PROCESS AND BE DEVELOPED FROM THE FINAL COMMISSIONING PLAN WITH ALL OF ITS
ATTACHED APPENDICES.
THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE:
· RESULTS OF FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS.
· DISPOSITION OF DEFICIENCIES FOUND DURING TESTING, INCLUDING DETAILS OF
CORRECTIVE MEASURES USED OR PROPOSED.
· FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES USED DURING THE COMMISSIONING
PROCESS INCLUDING MEASURABLE CRITERIA FOR TEST ACCEPTANCE, PROVIDED
HEREIN FOR REPEATABILITY.
· COMMISSIONING PLAN.
· TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING REPORT.
DEFERRED TESTS WHICH CANNOT BE PERFORMED AT THE TIME OF REPORT PREPARATION
DUE TO CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.
BUILDINGS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE FOR A
FINAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION C104.2.6 UNTIL THE CODE OFFICIAL HAS
RECEIVED A LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FROM THE BUILDING OWNER OR OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE BUILDING OWNER OR OWNER'S
AUTHORIZED AGENT HAS RECEIVED THE COMMISSIONING REPORT.
· COMPLETION OF COMMISSIONING COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (FIGURE C408.1.4.1) IS
DEEMED TO SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT.
· PHASED ACCEPTANCE OF COMMISSIONING COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR PORTIONS
OF THE WORK SPECIFIC TO THE TRADE THAT IS BEING INSPECTED IS PERMISSIBLE
WHERE ACCEPTED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL AND WHERE THE CERTIFIED
COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETION OF THE
COMMISSIONING PROCESS.
· IF THERE ARE UNRESOLVED DEFICIENCIES WHEN THE FINAL INSPECTION IS
SCHEDULED, THE COMMISSIONING REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND SHALL
DESCRIBE THE UNRESOLVED DEFICIENCIES.
BALANCING
CONTRACTOR SHALL BALANCE THE SYSTEMS TO QUANTITIES INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS AND SUBMIT THE BALANCE REPORT TO THE ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL.
BALANCING SHALL BE COMPLETED BY AN A/E APPROVED NEBB OR AABC CERTIFIED
FIRM. MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON PROJECTS OF SIMILAR SCOPE AND
COMPLEXITY. PROVIDE SUBMITTAL OF FIRM FOR APPROVAL TO A/E.
PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND DEVICES NECESSARY TO ACCESS AND
MEASURE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ADJUST TO VALUES INDICATED ON PLANS.
COORDINATE SYSTEM READINESS WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO
COMMENCING WITH WORK.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL:
· MAKE NECESSARY DRIVE CHANGES (INCLUDING PROVIDING SHEAVES AND BELTS)
TO ACHIEVE BALANCED SET POINTS IN COORDINATION WITH BALANCER.
· TRIM PUMP IMPELLER TO ACHIEVE BALANCED SET POINTS IN COORDINATION WITH
BALANCER. UPDATE NAMEPLATES TO REFLECT FINAL CONDITIONS.
AT COMPLETION OF BALANCING GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL:
· PROVIDE NEW FILTERS IN AIR DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT:
· NAME OF TAB SUBCONTRACTOR.
· INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING AND
PERFORMING THE WORK OF THIS PROJECT.
· TAB AGENDA LISTING METHODS AND PROCEDURES, AND INCLUDING BLANK FORMS
APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT.
· LIST OF PROJECTS COMPLETED BY TAB SUBCONTRACTOR OF SIMILAR SIZE, SCOPE
AND EQUIPMENT. INCLUDE NAME OF CONTRACTOR AND OWNER CONTACTS.
· LIST OF TEST INSTRUMENTS AND DATES AS TO LAST CALIBRATED.
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CALIBRATION SHALL BE MINIMUM EVERY 12 MONTHS.
· SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAMS WITH PERTINENT DATA (FLOW, PRESSURE, VELOCITY
DESIGN) FOR EACH SYSTEM TO BE BALANCED.
· PROPOSED FINAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS.
BALANCING REPORT:
PROVIDE COMPLETE BALANCING REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEBB REQUIREMENTS,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
· SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAMS AND FLOOR PLANS.
· FAN CURVES.
· MANUFACTURERS' START-UP AND TEST DATA.
· FIELD START-UP AND TEST REPORTS.
· OTHER INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE.
REPORT DATA:
· TITLE PAGE.
· NAME AND ADDRESS OF TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING AGENT.
· PROJECT NAME.
· PROJECT LOCATION.
· ARCHITECT'S NAME AND ADDRESS.
· ENGINEER'S NAME AND ADDRESS.
· CONTRACTOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS.
· REPORT DATE.
· SIGNATURE OF TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING SUPERVISOR WHO CERTIFIES
THE REPORT.
· SUMMARY OF CONTENTS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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DESIGN VERSUS FINAL PERFORMANCE.
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NOTABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF SYSTEMS.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OPERATION SEQUENCE IF IT VARIES FROM THE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
· NOMENCLATURE SHEETS FOR EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT.
· TEST CONDITIONS FOR FANS AND PUMP PERFORMANCE FORMS, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
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SETTINGS FOR OUTDOOR, RETURN, AND EXHAUST AIR DAMPERS.
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CONDITIONS OF FILTERS.
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COIL, WET- AND DRY-BULB CONDITIONS.
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FAN DRIVE SETTINGS, INCLUDING SETTINGS AND PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM
PITCH DIAMETER.
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SETTINGS FOR SUPPLY AIR STATIC PRESSURE CONTROLLER.
· READINGS:
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AIR QUANTITIES
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SUPPLY, RETURN, EXHAUST AND OUTDOOR AIR.
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DUCT TRAVERSE FOR ALL DUCTS CONVEYING AT LEAST 2,000 CFM.
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AIR TEMPERATURES
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SUPPLY, RETURN, OUTDOOR AIR AT EQUIPMENT
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MIXED AIR TEMPERATURES BEFORE COILS AND HEAT TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
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AIR HANDING EQUIPMENT
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FAN RPM
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SYSTEM STATIC PRESSURE
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FAN SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PRESSURE
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CLEAN FILTER PRESSURE DROP
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SIMULATED DIRTY FILTER PRESSURE DROP
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COIL AIR PRESSURE DROP
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SHEAVE MAKE, SIZES AND SHAFT SIZE
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NUMBER OF BELTS, MAKE AND SIZE
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ELECTRICAL
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VOLTAGE AND AMPS FOR EACH PHASE OF EACH MOTOR UNDER MAXIMUM
NORMAL LOAD
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NAMEPLATE VOLTAGE AND CURRENT FOR EACH MOTOR
· PROVIDE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL BALANCING REPORT
· SYSTEMS SHALL BE BALANCED WITHIN 10% OF DESIGN VALUES
· PROVIDE COMMENTARY WHERE SYSTEMS ARE UNABLE TO BE BALANCED WITHIN
10% OF DESIGN VALUES
ENERGY CODE NOTES
HVAC BUILDING HEATING AND COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED
USING LOAD CALCULATION SOFTWARE BASED ON ASHRAE STANDARDS.
HVAC EQUIPMENT SIZING SHALL NOT EXCEED THE NEXT LARGER UNIT SIZE OF THAT
REQUIRED FROM THE LOAD CALCULATIONS.
HVAC EQUIPMENT SHALL MEET MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE IN THESE DOCUMENTS.
DUCTWORK SHALL BE LEAK TESTED PER CODE.
MOTORS:
· ALL MOTORS SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS NOTED IN WSEC
C405.8.
· FAN MOTORS SHALL BE SIZED TO BE SMALLEST MOTOR SIZE AVAILABLE GREATER
THAN THE FAN BHP .
· INDIVIDUAL MOTORS SHALL MEET NEMA MG1 EFFICIENCY STANDARD
· PACKAGED EQUIPMENT MOTORS SHALL BE BASED ON OVERALL EQUIPMENT
EFFICIENCY RATING.
ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTTED MOTORS:
· SHALL BE CAPABLE OF SPEED CONTROL
· MOTORS BETWEEN 1-1/2 HP AND 1 HP SHALL BE ELECTRONICALLY COMUTTED AND
HAVE MINIMUM EFFICIENCY OF 70%
HVAC CONTROLS:
· PROVIDE 5°F MINIMUM DEADBAND BETWEEN HEATING AND COOLING
· PROVIDE AUTOMATIC SETBACK/SHUTOFF AND START/STOP CONTROLS
DAMPERS (OUTSIDE AIR, EXHAUST, RELIEF):
· LEAKAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED 4 CFM/SF AT 1.0 INCH W.G. FOR MOTORIZED DAMPERS
· LEAKAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 CFM/SF AT 1.0 INCH W.G. FOR NONMOTORIZED
DAMPERS
· MOTORIZED DAMPERS SHALL FAIL CLOSED.
PROVIDE ENERGY METERING AS REQUIRED BY THE WSEC.
CONTROLS
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL CONTROLS INCLUDING LABOR, MATERIALS AND
PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING THAT FOR CONNECTION TO PACKAGED CONTROLS) FOR A
COMPLETE AND OPERATION SYSTEM.
IT IS RECOMMENDED A SEPARATE CONTROLS CONTRACTOR BE HIRED TO PERFORM THE
WORK IF THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR DOES NOT HAVE THEIR OWN IN-HOUSE FULL-TIME
CONTROLS TECHNICIANS.
CONTROLS SHALL MEET OPERATING REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THESE DOCUMENTS
AS WELL AS THE WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SELECT DEVICES TO MEET CONTROLS INTENT AND PROVIDE
STARTUP AND TESTING TO VERIFY SYSTEM OPERATION MEETS DESIGN INTENT.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS, SEQUENCE AND POINTS LIST.
DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO AHJ UPON REQUEST FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
PER THE WSEC THIS PROJECT DOES NOT REQUIRE A DDC FULL CONTROLS SYSTEM.
THERMOSTATS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT 48 INCHES ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR. PROVIDE
LOCKABLE COVERS AS NOTED ON PLANS.
COORDINATE FINAL THERMOSTAT LOCATIONS WITH ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
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1051 20TH ST SE
LA E STEVENS WASHINGTON
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