Center Strafford Site MEP Upgrades

Project Manual
Center Strafford Site
MEP Upgrades
New Hampshire Army National
Guard
State of New Hampshire Department of Military affairs and
Veterans Services
March 23, 2026
SEAN
MATTHEW
PRINGLE
ROMANO
No.15867
No.14059
3/23/2026 3/23/2026
03/23/2026

Center Strafford Energy Upgrades
Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services
Center Strafford, New Hampshire
Table of Contents
Number
Section Title of Pages
Division 23 - Mechanical
230000 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 2
230100 Operation and Maintenance of HVAC Systems 2
230500 Common Work Results for HVAC 1
230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2
230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2
230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 2
230713 Duct Insulation 1
230923 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System 66
233100 HVAC Duct and Accessories 3
237410 Packaged Rooftop Air Conditioners 16
Division 25 - Integration Automation
250000 Integrated Automation 3
250800 Commissioning of Integrated Automation 1
259000 Integrated Automation Controls 11
Division 26 - Electrical
260500 Basic Electrical Requirements 6
260505 Minor Electrical Demolition 2
260519 Conductors and Cables 6
260526 Grounding and Bonding 5
260529 Electrical Hangers and Supports 3
260533 Conduit 10
260543 Duct Banks 5
260553 Electrical Identification 3
260800 Electrical Testing 5
262816 Switches and Circuit Breakers 3
263100 PV Performance Specification 14
265600 Exterior Luminaires 2
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DIVISION 23 - MECHANICAL

SECTION 230000
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Description of HVAC system(s), quality expectations, materials and general
requirements.
1.2 SYSTEM(S) DESCRIPTION
A. HVAC systems of this contract shall include:
1. Furnish and install new natural gas fired boilers.
2. Furnish and install new hot water system pumps.
3. Hot water piping and specialties.
4. Thermal insulation for all systems.
5. Testing and adjusting of all systems.
6. General Conditions of the contract.
7. Control systems and specialties.
8. Miscellaneous itemized.
9. Secure all required permits.
1.3 RELATED DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS
A. DIVISION 00 - General
B. DIVISION 01 - General Requirements
C. DIVISION 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
D. DIVISION 21 - Fire Suppression
E. DIVISION 22 - Plumbing
F. DIVISION 25 - Integrated Automation
G. DIVISION 26 - Electrical
1.4 REFERENCES
A. 2021 International Building Code with NH amendments
B. 2021 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code with NH amendments
C. New Hampshire State Fire Code Saf-C6000
D. 2021 NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code with NH amendments
E. UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities
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F. 2021 International Plumbing Code with NH amendments
G. 2021 International Mechanical Code with NH amendments
H. 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with NH amendments
I. 2009 ASHRAE Standard 189.1 (referenced in NH State high Performance Building
Code)
J. 2020 NFPA 70, National Electric Code with NH amendments
K. New Hampshire Bureau of Public Works Design Guidelines
L. City of Concord, New Hampshire ordinances, rules and regulations
M. Concord Fire Department rules and regulations
N. All applicable ASTM Standards
O. NHARNG Rules and Regulations
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures, for Submittal Requirements.
B. Ordering of equipment and materials for installation shall not proceed without an
approved submittal.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 230100
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HVAC SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Provide all items, articles, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned,
scheduled on the drawings and/or specified herein including all labor, materials,
equipment and incidentals necessary and required for completion of this contract.
1.2 INTENT
A. The intent of the specifications and drawings is to call for finish work, tested and ready
for operation.
B. Any apparatus, appliance, material or service not specified or indicated, but necessary
to make the work complete and perfect in all respects and ready for operation shall be
provided.
C. The drawings are generally diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of work and
indicate the general arrangement of equipment and piping, plus approximate size and
locations of equipment.
1.3 WORKMANSHIP
A. All work shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner under the direction
of, and to the satisfaction of, the Owner's representative.
B. This contractor shall, at all times, keep a competent foreman in charge of the work and
shall facilitate inspection of installations by the Owner's representative.
1.4 RULES, REGULATIONS, PERMITS AND FEES
A. All work shall comply with applicable portions of all state or local laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, plus NHARNG construction standards.
B. Nothing contained in these specifications or indicated on the drawings shall be
construed to conflict with applicable portions of any laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
1. All required permits and fees relative to this Division shall be obtained and paid
for by this contractor.
1.5 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A. In accordance with DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, manufacturer's
printed operating and maintenance instructions for each piece of equipment furnished
under DIVISION 23.
B. Each manual shall be suitably and neatly marked to identify the particular equipment
furnished and shall include lubricating charts.
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C. All instructions and charts shall be bound in appropriate cover binders properly indexed,
identified, and titled to provide three (3) complete manuals.
D. Completed manuals shall be submitted for review. After approval, the manuals shall
become property of the Owner.
1.6 OWNER INSTRUCTION
A. This contractor and suppliers, if necessary, shall thoroughly instruct the Owner's
representative and maintenance personnel in the proper maintenance and operation of
materials and systems installed under this Division, as follows:
1. Detailed written instructions shall be provided for all mechanical systems,
including but not limited to:
a. Winter shut-down, spring start-up of systems, if applicable.
b. Heating fuel conversion, if applicable.
c. All other operations that, if improperly performed, might endanger the
building's occupants or damage the building's equipment or contents.
2. Sessions shall be held at the completed facility to instruct the Owner in the proper
operation, cleaning, lubricating and maintenance of all mechanical systems, as
well as water systems chemical treatment.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 230500
COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 INTENT
A. Furnish all labor and materials to complete the installation of the HVAC systems as shown
on the drawings, specified herein, or both as follows:
1. Furnish and install new Natural gas fired boilers.
2. Furnish and install new hot water system pumps.
3. Hot water piping and specialties.
4. Thermal insulation for all systems.
5. Testing and adjusting of all systems.
6. General Conditions of the contract.
7. Control systems and specialties.
8. Miscellaneous itemized.
9. Secure all required permits.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 230529
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
A. Provide suitable and substantial hangers and supports for all horizontal and vertical
lines as manufactured by B-Line, Allegheny Industrial, Tolco, ITT Grinnell, or
approved equal.
B. Support copper, steel, cast iron, and PVC piping in accordance with the pipe
manufacturer's published instructions.
C. Piping, ductwork and equipment shall not be hung from the work of other trades.
D. Hang and support ductwork in accordance with SMACNA standards and best trade
practices.
E. For equipment mounted outside of the building, calculate forces developed by 30 psf
wind loads for the attachment of supports.
F. Refer to specification section 230548 for vibration isolation and seismic restraint
requirements.
PART 2 PRODUCT
2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Materials shall be as specified herein, except consideration shall be given to other
products that meet or exceed those specified if requested five (5) business days prior to
the date of bid opening in accordance with Section 016000, Product Requirement.
2.2 MATERIAL
A. Hangers shall be of heavy construction suitable for the size of pipe to be supported. All
materials, except pipe rollers, shall be wrought or malleable iron or steel. Hangers shall
be adjustable type.
B. Hangers and pipe clamps used on copper piping shall be solid copper or copper
plated. Where tube is in contact with dissimilar metal, protect with shield or plastic
cover.
C. The intention is to provide supports which in each case shall be amply strong and
rigid for the load, but which shall not weaken or unduly stress the building construction.
D. Hangers for pipes up to and including 4" shall be swivel ring, split ring, wrought
pipe clamp, band, or adjustable wrought clevis type.
E. Hangers for pipes above 4" shall be standard clevis or roller.
F. Corrosion protection for vibration isolators for outdoor applications shall be as follows:
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1. Hardware shall be cadmium or zinc plated, all other metal parts shall be
hot dipped galvanized or zinc electroplated.
2. All hangers shall be capable of withstanding three times the rated load without
failure.
G. Furnish and install shields and blocks to protect insulation and maintain thickness
integrity at hanger rest points.
END OF SECTION
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