211319 Fire Protection Systems

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360 Architecture Inc. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MS9 Phase I Construction Documents 091800.00 211319-1 21 September 2010

SECTION 211319 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Under this Division, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, appliances, and materials to perform all operations in connection with the installation of a complete and tested fire protection system as described in the Contract Documents.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Section 21 05 01: Fire Protection General Provisions

B. Section 21 05 48: Vibration Isolation and Seismic Restraints

C. Section 21 05 50: Access Doors in General Construction and Color Coded Identification Buttons

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Applicable Standards:

1. All Fire Protection design, products, and installation shall comply with the applicable provisions and recommendations of the following jurisdictional codes, authorities and guidelines:

a. International Building Code, 2006 b. International Fire Code c. International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 d. National Fire Protection Association Standard 13 e. National Fire Protection Association Standard 14 f. National Fire Protection Association Standard 20 g. National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 h. NFPA Standards Edition dates as adopted by local jurisdiction i. Applicable Factory Mutual Insurance Company Data Sheets

1) FM GLOBAL Data Sheet 2-8 Earthquake Protection for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

2) FM GLOBAL Data Sheet 2-8N Installation of Sprinklers (NFPA)

j. Local Codes, Code Amendments and Requirements

2. Provide fire protection products including valves, fittings and couplings, supports, anchors, fire stops, sprinklers, fire hose valves, etc., that are Underwriters Laboratories listed, and approved by the local Fire Department.

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B. Design Parameters:

1. Scope of Fire Protection:

a. The Fire Protection Drawings issued as part of the Contract Documents indicate the following in diagrammatic manner: location of water services, check valves, shutoff valves, fire standpipe risers, fire sprinkler areas, alarm zoning, fire pumps and special conditions. As such, these Drawings are an interpretation of the project requirements and are to be used as a guide in the layout and design of the complete fire protection system for the entire building floor area; however, it does not relieve the Contractor from providing all work and equipment necessary to provide a complete and operational system, according to the project requirements and applicable standards.

b. All equipment and devices shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed, Factory Mutual and local Fire Department approved. Fire Protection Contractor shall sign and seal shop Drawings prior to issuance to Building and Fire Departments for approval. No work shall be installed without approved shop Drawings.

c. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the location of all sprinkler heads with final reflected ceiling Drawings.

d. Fire sprinkler mains shall not interfere with the HVAC contractors ability to place HVAC main ducts tight to bottom of fire proofed structural elements.

e. The Contractor shall provide all offsets, drains and drain plugs for trapped piping, and drainage piping, valves, drain signs. The Contractor shall notify the Architect, in writing, of all discrepancies in sprinkler head locations where local codes are violated; i.e., allowable distance from walls or exterior glass, small room spacing, stairs, etc.

f. System piping shall be hydraulically designed throughout all areas in accordance with the rules and regulations of the applicable standards using the design densities indicated herein:

1) Fire Sprinklers: The fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations shall include hose allowances as defined for the hazard for inside and outside hose streams as required to meet applicable standards.

2) Hydraulically designed sprinkler systems should be designed for a supply pressure of at least 10 percent, but not less than 0.69 bar [10 psi], below the supply curve.

3) The velocity of water through the fire protection piping system shall not exceed maximum allowable velocities allowed by applicable standards.

4) Standpipes: Pipe sizes based upon providing the required flow rate at the most hydraulically remote fire hose valve connection on the standpipe and at the top most hose outlet of each of the other standpipes at a minimum 6.9 bar [100 psi] residual. The minimum flow rate for the most remote standpipes shall be 1893 lpm [500 gpm], and 946 [250] for each additional standpipe, with total not to exceed lpm [ gpm] for combined systems.

g. The hydraulic calculations shall be based on current flow data obtained from local water authority. Confirm flow data prior to design and layout of fire protection systems.

h. Water Supply:

1) Location: Point of Connection 2) Static Pressure: 70 psi bar

2. Wet Fire Sprinkler Density Requirements:

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a. All sprinkler systems shall be hydraulically calculated. In the event design criteria information from the project fire insurance underwriter is unavailable at the time of initial design, the following minimum criteria shall be used:

1) Light Hazard: Offices, restaurant seating area, and corridor piping systems shall be sized to deliver a minimum 0. gpm/sq. ft. over an area of square meters [ square feet] at the most remote location and 945 lpm for hose stream. The protection area per sprinkler head shall be square meters [ square feet].

2) Ordinary Hazard Group 1: Parking, restaurant service area, corridors, piping shall be sized to deliver a minimum 0. gpm/sq. ft. over square meters [ square feet] at the most remote location. Sprinkler head spacing shall be limited to maximum area of square meters 12 square meters [ square feet].

3) Ordinary Hazard Group 2: Concession areas, truck dock, storage areas and mechanical rooms, piping shall be sized to deliver a minimum 0.20 gpm/sq. ft. over an area of square meters at most remote location. Sprinkler head spacing shall be limited to maximum area of 12 square meters.

3. Standpipe Systems:

a. Class I Manual wet standpipes with 63.5-millimeter hose valves. b. Provide with drain risers adjacent to each standpipe equipped with 150-millimeter

internal threaded swivel fittings having threads as designated by local fire authority.

c. Provide 63.5-millimeter pressure reducing type hose valve where pressure will exceed 12 bar.

4. Zoning of the Fire Protection System:

a. Wet Sprinkler System: Water flow detection zoning shall be per floor basis with areas not exceeding maximum allowable per NFPA.

5. Elevator Pit Requirements:

a. Install automatic sprinkler heads in elevator pits such that the water spray pattern shall not spray higher than 0.6 meters above the pit floor, with a spray pattern directed level and down.

b. An accessible sprinkler shut-off valve shall be provided outside of and near the pit. The valve shall be normally open, with no provision to shut off elevator power.

c. Do not locate automatic sprinkler heads on a car entrance side or interfere with pit access.

d. Provide drain valve and plug at the lowest point of the automatic sprinkler piping in the pit and installed to avoid mechanical damage. Piping shall enter the shaft at the floor level of the bottom landing and be wall mounted, fit tight against the wall, and maintain proper clearance to the car and counterweights. In walk-in pits, sprinkler piping may enter the pit in an approved manner other than the floor level of the cars lowest landing.

C. No pipes or other apparatus shall be installed so as to interfere in any way with the full swing of doors, building access doors, and access doors in ductwork. The arrangement, positions, and connections of pipes, drains, valves, etc., shown on the Drawings shall be taken as a close approximation and while they shall be followed as closely as possible, the right is reserved by

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the Project Representative to change the locations to accommodate any conditions which may arise during the progress of the work without additional compensation to this Contractor for such changes, provided that the changes are requested prior to the installation of this Contractors work.

D. Piping typically shall be installed concealed in or above building construction; i.e.; hung ceilings, and shall be so arranged that relocation of lighting fixtures, or plumbing and mechanical systems, will not cause any interference.

E. Coordinate with the fire sprinkler and alarm trades to ensure full awareness of the location of all control valves, flow switches, tamper switches, and alarm and signal switches.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with requirements of:

1. Division 1 2. Fire Department:

a. Submit five (5) sets of Drawings, five (5) sets of catalog cut sheets for all equipment to be installed, and five (5) sets of hydraulic calculations to the local governing approval authority.

b. Submittals shall include all information required by applicable standards. Incomplete submittals shall be returned. The automatic sprinkler devices shall be distinctly discernible, with all extraneous, non-sprinkler information kept to a minimum. High-lighting is not acceptable.

3. Insurance Underwriter Company:

a. Submit three (3) sets of Drawings, three (3) sets of catalog cut sheets for all equipment to be installed, and three (3) sets hydraulic calculations.

b. Include Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) nomenclature on fire sprinkler product data.

4. Product Data: Submit manufacturers product literature including, material specifications and other information required to demonstrate compliance with specified requirements. Submit for engineer's approval an equipment manual which will include all technical data of each essential component of the system such as automatic sprinklers, Halon 1301 cylinders, electrical detectors, control system, etc.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Fire Protection Contractor shall sign and seal shop Drawings prior to issuance to local fire authority for approval. No work shall be installed without approved Shop Drawings.

2. Obtain approval on systems in accordance with construction schedule with fire supply mains, standpipes, etc., submitted first then fire sprinkler head layout, floor by floor as schedule dictates.

3. Submit fire sprinkler and standpipe system shop Drawings and hydraulic calculations with submittal of product data.

4. Submit detailed layout Shop Drawings of complete sprinkler systems. Shop Drawings shall indicate plan locations and elevations of piping, bracing, restraints, and hangers, including bottom elevation of major piping and be coordinated with building conditions, ductwork and other mechanical and electrical services.

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5. Submit detailed layout Shop Drawings of standpipe. Shop Drawings shall indicate plan locations and elevations of piping and hangers, including bottom elevation of major piping and be coordinated with building conditions, ductwork and other mechanical and electrical services.

6. Include the following in Shop Drawings in addition to requirements of applicable standards. Drawings submitted without these items will be returned unreviewed:

a. Finished ceiling components such as ceiling grid, and lights. b. Beams and other sprinkler obstructions in unfinished spaces. c. Details and sections to clarify design and installation to be in conformance with

design criteria and standards described in this section. d. Locations and sizes of beam penetrations, approved by the structural engineer. e. Locations of all seismic bracing, seismic assemblies, and additional bracing

required for flexible type couplings.

C. Written statement that coordination has been accomplished with work of other contractors and installers.

D. Maintenance and Operation Manual:

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

A. All welders shall be certified by ANSI B31.1.0-1967Standard Qualification Welding Procedures, Welders and Welding Operators. Furnish welder performance qualification test certificates for positions 2G and 5G made in strict compliance with the above codes. Welders shall be certified for the type of pipe materials specified herein. All costs incident to procedures and welders qualification tests shall be assumed by this Contractor. Two (2) copies of the qualification test report and certification with welder's identification number, letter, etc., shall be delivered to the Project Representative for his file before any welding commences. Each weld shall bear the welder's identification mark permanently indented in the weld. Welding procedures shall also be in accordance with the requirements of the American Welding Society, current edition where applicable.

B. Only Subcontractors and workmen experienced and regularly engaged in the installation of automatic sprinkler type fire protection systems for the past five (5) years and licensed as required by the Authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to install the system.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Following is a list of manufacturers whose products may be submitted for review. All items submitted as being equal to that specified, shall have same quality, finish, material construction, etc., as those specified under base Specification.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTING MATERIALS

A. General Characteristics for Threaded Pipe and Fittings: Field Pipe Threading: Comply with ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose.

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B. General Characteristics for Welded Pipe and Fittings: Welding: Shop Welded and in compliance with AWS B2.1 Specifications for Qualifications of Welding Procedures and Welders for Piping and Tubing.

C. Buried Fire Main: Cement-Lined Mechanical Joint Ductile Iron Pipe: ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, C150/A21.50, C111/A21.11, Class 52, 53, or 54.

1. Interior of Pipe: Cement-lined and seal coated, ANSI/AWWA C104/21.4 and listed by approved certifying agency as conforming to requirements of ANSI/NSF 61.

2. Outside of Pipe: Asphaltic Coated, ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53.

D. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems:

1. Above Grade Piping Systems Pipe Sizes 50 millimeter and Smaller: Piping: ASTM A135, or A53 B, schedule 40 carbon steel pipe.

2. Above Grade Piping Systems Pipe Sizes 63.5 millimeter and Larger: Piping: ASTM A135 or A53 B, schedule 10 carbon steel pipe.

3. Standpipe Pipe and Fittings: Provide Hot dipped zinc coating inside and outside the piping in accordance with ASTM A-123 for all piping materials. Fittings are not required to be galvanized.

4. Fittings:

a. Pipe Sizes 50 millimeter and Smaller:

1) Class 125 cast iron threaded fittings for working pressures under 12 bar [175 pounds per square inch], conforming to ANSI B16.4.

2) Class 150 malleable iron threaded fittings for working pressures under 21 bar [300 pounds per square inch], conforming to ANSI B16.3.

3) Class 250 cast iron threaded fittings for working pressures up to 27.5 bar [400 pounds per square inch], ANSI B16.4

4) Class 300 malleable iron threaded fittings for working pressures greater than 12 bar [175 pounds per square inch] up to 55.2 bar [800 pounds per square inch], conforming to ANSI B16.3.

b. Pipe Sizes 63.5 millimeter and Larger: ASTM B16.9, B16.25 welded fittings, cast iron flanges, and vee-butt welded joints.

c. Pipe Sizes 38 millimeter and Larger:

1) Various Victaulic Firelock fittings/couplings may be acceptable, however mechanical T-fittings 920, 921, Hooker fittings, etc. will not be permitted. Contractor to submit list of fittings he intends to use and in which systems.

5. Grooveless clamp or saddle fittings are not acceptable.

E. Standpipe Fittings:

1. Threaded, cast iron ANSI B16.4, 17.2 bar class. 2. Threaded, cast iron flanges and flanged fittings, ANSI B16.1, 17.2 bar class.

2.3 VALVES

A. All fire protection valves shall be Underwriters Laboratories label, Factory Mutual approved and to be rated of minimum 12 bar working pressure rating or where line pressure exceeds 12 bar

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extra heavy. Shut off valves shall be of the indicating type. Where pressure exceeds 12 bar [175 pounds per square inch], extra heavy rated valves shall be provided.

B. Floor Control, Riser and Isolation valves:

1. 12 bar [175 psig] Working Pressure:

a. Gate Valves:

1) Gate valves up to and including 50-millimeter Kennedy Figure 66, 12 bar [175 psig] cold water, UL listed, FM approved, bronze body, bronze trim, single disc, outside screw and yoke, screwed bonnet valves with seats of bronze, screwed ends.

2) Gate valves 63.5 millimeter through 300 millimeter [12 inch] Kennedy Figure 4068, 12 bar [175 psig] cold water, UL listed, FM approved, and approved iron body, outside screw and yoke bolted bonnet valves with double or single disc, Class 125 ANSI B16.1 flanged ends, bronze trim, bronze seats.

b. Butterfly Valves:

1) 63.5 millimeter through 200 millimeter UL listed for specification 1091, FM approved under Approval Standard 1112, ductile iron body conforming to ASTM A-536 coated with polyphenylene sulfide blend, ductile iron disc conforming to ASTM A-536 with EPDM coating providing bubble tight shut-off, approved weatherproof manual actuator suitable for indoor or outdoor use with two single pole, double throw supervisory switches either pre-wired (WRD) or unwired (UWD) monitoring the open position as required to meet design requirements, grooved ends for installation with grooved mechanical couplings and rated for service up to 12 bar working pressure, equivalent to Victaulic Series 708-W, Gruvlok 7722-3 FD, or Nibco GD4765-4N.

2) UL listed, FM approved, slow-open quarter turn valve with built in tamper switches, 12 bar, threaded ends. Valve shall be provided with tamper switches rated for 0.5 Amps, 28 VDC; equivalent to No. BB-SCS02 by Milwaukee Valve.

C. Check Valves:

1. 175 psig Working Pressure:

a. Check Valve 63.5 millimeter [2 inch] and larger: Iron body, swing check, 12 bar [175 psi] working pressure, bronze mounted, flanged pattern, UL listed, FM approved; equivalent to Fig. F-908-W by Nibco.

b. Check Valve 100 millimeter [4 inch] and larger: Iron body, swing check, 12 bar [175 psi] working pressure, bronze mounted, flanged pattern, UL listed, FM approved; equivalent to Fig. F-908-W by Nibco.

D. Spring Loaded Check Valve 100 millimeter [4 inch] to 200 millimeter [8 inch] Line Sizes: Dual disc, spring loaded, check valves, UL listed and FM approved for a single check and anti-water hammer service and for horizontal or vertical installation, supplied drilled, tapped and plugged at bosses where required, Grade E EPDM seal, housing cast of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-536 or malleable iron to ASTM A-47 with grooved ends for installation with Victaulic grooved end couplings rated for service up to 17.2 bar [250 psi] working pressure; equivalent to Series 714 and 710 Vic-Check by Victaulic.

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E. Pressure Relief Valve:

1. UL Listed FM approved Pressure Relief Valve is a direct-acting, spring loaded, diaphragm type relief valve capable of being installed in any position and will open and close within very close pressure limits.

2. Inlet pressure rated for 27.6 bar [400 PSI]. 3. Pressure adjustment screw to vary the spring load on the diaphragm. Pressure range of

1.3 to 13.8 bar [20 to 200 psi]. To prevent tampering, the adjustment cap, provide wire seal through lock wire holes provided in the cap and cover,

4. Product: Model 55L by CLA VAL, with material listed, (No Known Equal)

F. Fire Hose Valve:

1. Fire Hose Valve:

a. Line pressure under 12 bar [175 psi]:

1) 63.5-millimeter [2-inch] angle rough brass hose valve, with cap and chain with 3-millimeter [1/8-inch] hole drilled in cap to relieve pressure; equivalent to #V6L Fire Hose Valve by Standard Fire West.

2) 63.5-millimeter [2-inch] angle hose valves x 75-millimeter [3-inch] MPT outlet rough brass with cap and chain by Potter Roemer.

b. Line pressure over 12 bar [175 psi]: 63.5-millimeter [2-inch] angle rough brass hose valve, with cap and chain with 3-millimeter [1/8-inch] hole drilled in cap to relieve pressure; equivalent to PRESSURE-TRU #Z 3000 by Wilkins.

2.4 FLEXIBLE JOINTS

A. Above Ground Flexible Joint: UL listed, expansion joint capable of movement of 150 millimeters [6 inches], including seismic, thermal growth and building settlement in all directions; Fire loop by Metroflex or equal (No known equal).

2.5 ROOF MANIFOLD

A. Cast brass two (2) way with 150-millimeter [6 inch] by 63.5 millimeter [2 inch] by 63.5 millimeter [2 inch].

B. Cast brass two (2) way manifold with inlet as indicated on drawings and fire valves with 63.5 millimeter [2 inch] angle hose valves x 63.5-millimeter [3 inch] mpt outlet chrome plated brass with cap and chain.

C. Provide with two (2) fire hose valves.

2.6 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

A. Fire department connections shall be four-way, concealed type, polished brass finish with plugs and chains, outlet size and orientation as required.

B. Signage shall be raised or engraved letters at least 25 millimeters [1] in height.

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2.7 VALVES SUPERVISORY SWITCH

A. Provide UL listed and FM approved, valve supervisory switches with two single pole, double throw micro switches on all valves with alarm signal to register on fire alarm panel on all control valves. Acceptable Manufacturers: Potter Electric Signal or approved equal.

1. Valve Supervisors Switches: 2 sets of single pole double throw Form C synchronized sets of contacts rated at 15A, 125/250 VAC and 2.5 A, 0-30 VDC, located within tamper resistant NEMA 6P enclosure with electrical. Plug type switches will not be acceptable.

a. OS&Y Gate Valve Supervisor Switch: Model OSYSU-2 by Potter Electric Signal Manufacturing. OS&Y switches shall monitor stem movement and shall be complete with mounting J-bolts.

b. Butterfly: Model PCVS-2T by Potter Electric Signal Manufacturing or equal.

B. Plug and loop type tamper switches shall not be used.

C. All wiring shall be provided under Division 26.

2.8 SPRINKLER HEADS

A. General:

1. Fire sprinklers shall be of one manufacturer throughout building. No mixing of sprinkler brands shall be permitted, unless otherwise noted for window protection sprinkler heads.

2. Sprinklers utilizing non-metal parts in the sealing portion of the sprinkler are strictly prohibited, including O-Rings.

3. Sprinklers shall have a quick response frangible bulb type fusible element with a temperature rating of 68.3 or 93.3 degrees C or shall have a fast response metal type fusible element with a temperature rating of 73.8 to 100 degrees C.

4. Sprinklers to be installed in areas with no ceilings shall be of a brass finish and shall be of adequate temperature for the hazard.

5. Exposed sprinklers subject to corrosive atmospheres shall have a factory applied corrosion resistant coating.

6. Provide approved sprinkler head wire guards for sprinkler heads located 2.25 meters [7 feet 6 inches] or lower above finished floor level.

7. Provide sprinkler heads with minimum 13-millimeter [-inch] discharge orifice.

B. Finished Ceiling Areas:

1. Pendant Style: Quick response flush style pendent sprinkler, 13-millimeter [-inch] NPT, a standard orifice, nominal K Factor of 5.6, 65.6 degrees C, UL listed and FM approved; equivalent to Viking Horizon, SIN VK402. Finish: Bright Brass, White Polyfinish.

2. Concealed Style: Quick response concealed style pendent sprinkler, 13-millimeter [-inch] NPT, a standard orifice, nominal K Factor of 5.6, 65.6 degrees C [165 degrees F], UL listed and FM approved; finish equivalent to Viking Horizon Mirage, SIN VK404. Finish: Bright Brass, Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, and Brushed Copper, Painted White, Painted Custom Color.

3. Semi Recessed Style: Quick response pendant style semi recessed pendant sprinkler with two piece adjustable chrome plated steel escutcheon for semi recessed installation UL listed and FM approved for use with the sprinkler head in which they are installed: 13-millimeter [-inch] NPT, a standard orifice, nominal K Factor of 5.6, 65.6 degrees C [165

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degrees F], UL listed and FM approved, MQRSIN VK302 with Model E-1 Recessed Escutcheon. Finish: Painted White and Painted Custom Color.

4. Sidewall: Quick response sidewall style sprinkler 13-millimeter [-inch] NPT, a standard orifice, nominal K Factor of 5.6, 65.6 degrees C, UL listed and FM approved; finish equivalent to Viking Horizon Mirage, SIN VK304. Finish: Brushed Brass.

C. Unfinished Ceiling Spaces:

1. Upright Style: Quick response upright style sprinkler, 13-millimeter [-inch] NPT, a standard orifice, nominal K Factor of 5.6, 65.6 degrees C [165 degrees F], UL listed and FM approved; finish equivalent to Viking Horizon Mirage, SIN VK300. Finish: Bright Brass, Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, and Brushed Copper, Painted White, Painted Custom Color.

D. Window Protection Sprinkler Heads: Central Model WS, Chrome plated.

E. Extended Coverage: Extended coverage quick response pendent sprinklers with two piece adjustable chrome plated steel escutcheon for semi recessed installation, 13 millimeter and an 5.6 nominal K Factor, UL and FM listed for extended coverage application. Quick shall be Viking SIN VK608 with Model E-1 Recessed Escutcheon.

2.9 WATERFLOW DETECTORS

A. Flow Switches: Vane type, UL listed, FM approved water flow detectors in the sprinkler systems where shown on the Drawings or as indicated in these Specifications. Detectors shall be designed for mounting in the horizontal or vertical piping, but shall not be mounted in a fitting or within 300 millimeters [12 inches] of any fitting that changes direction of water flow, and shall have sensitivity setting to signal any flow of water that equals or exceeds the discharge from one sprinkler head. Switches shall be activated by a vane extending into the waterway of the piping. Detectors shall provide a 13-millimeter [ inch] conduit entrance.

1. Required whole sizes shall be 33.3 millimeters [1-5/16 inches] for piping 50- to 75-millimeter [2- to 3-inch] size and 52.4 millimeters [2-1/16 inches] for piping 100- to 200-millimeter [4- to 8-inch] size.

2. Flow Switch: UL/FM listed, rated for 31 bar [450 psi] and surges up to 18 FPS, alarm activation at 38 lpm [10 gpm], sets of single pole double throw Form C synchronized sets of contacts rated at 15 A, 125 VAC and 2A, 24 VDC; corrosion-resistant using factory-installed, non-corrosive insert.

a. Switch Enclosure: Tamper resistant, meeting NFPA 4 rating, and equipped with instantly recycling adjustable retard with 0-90 second range.

b. Equivalent to Model VSR-F by Potter Electric Signal Manufacturing.

B. All electrical wiring shall be provided under another Division of the Specifications.

C. Coordinate all requirements with Division 26.

2.10 DRAINS AND TEST PIPES

A. Fire Sprinkler Zone Valve Assembly:

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1. UL Listed Provide drains at locations indicated or required for complete drainage of systems. Provide other drains, valves or plugs as indicated or required. Pipe drains to approved locations.

2. Provide test pipes as indicated or required and piped to discharge at approved locations.

B. Assembly shall be UL Listed and FM approved, include all required accessories such as flow switch, sight glasses, restrictive orifices test valve and drain angle valves, with pressure gages flow and valve supervisor switch meeting the requirements of the applicable NFPA 13 for inspector test stations and fire sprinkler floor zone isolation and drain down, and relief valve where required Style 747, Style 747P by Victualic or approved equivalent.

2.11 PIPE SLEEVES

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install all sleeves required for the lines and mains as needed for sprinkler piping.

2.12 PIPE HANGERS

A. Provide in accordance with referenced standards. Do not mix piping material and hanger material of dissimilar metals. All beam clamps shall be fitted with steel retainer straps. Hanger rods of less than 9.5-millimeter [3/8 inch] diameter are not permitted. All horizontal piping shall be supported by means of UL approved clevis type hangers with proper size suspension rods and locknuts, spaced as required by the Underwriters.

2.13 SPARE SPRINKLER HEADS

A. In addition to the heads actually required, furnish a stock of extra sprinklers of amounts as recommended by the National Fire Protection Associations Standards, including a minimum of six (6) heads of each type and temperature rating used and two (2) suitable wrenches for each type sprinkler head, contained in steel boxes, suitable for use as a service kit on the project.

2.14 ELECTRIC DRIVEN FIRE PUMP

A. The manufacturer of the fire pump shall have a quality management system in place. The pump(s) shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The unit shall meet all the requirements outlined in National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 20.

B. Pump shall be designed to deliver flow rate required to meet design flow conditions when operating against at TDH as shown indicated in schedule on drawings. Unit provided under provision NFPA-20, 1993 paragraph # 1-5. Unit pressure shut-off head shall not exceed 140 percent of rated pressure.

C. Horizontal Split Case:

1. The pump(s) shall be horizontal, split case, cast iron, bronze fitted, centrifugal fire pump and shall be mounted on a fabricated steel base, complete with coupling, coupling guard, and directly connected to the Motor. The pump shall be (clockwise rotation/counterclockwise) as viewed from the driver end. The pump discharge flange shall be rated for 57 kilogram [125 pound] 13.7 bar [200 psi] W.P. The pump casting

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shall be smooth, free of scale, lumps, cracks, sand holes and defects of any nature which may make it unfit for the use for which it is intended

2. The bolting of pressure-holding castings shall be such that the maximum stress on any bolt will not exceed one-fourth the elastic limit of the material as computed by using the stress area and on the basis of the water pressure equivalent to the shutoff pressure effective over the area out of the centerline of the bolts.

3. The pump bearings shall have an L-10 rating of not less than 5000 hours based on load ratings and fatigue life.

4. The shaft shall be sealed with a stuffing box and packing with external water-seal piping. The stuffing box glands shall exert uniform pressure on the packing.

5. Bearing housing supports, and suction and discharge flanges shall be integrally cast with the lower half of the casing. Removal of the upper half of the casing must allow the rotating element to be removed without disconnecting the suction and discharge flanges. Replaceable shaft sleeves shall be furnished and are to be of a corrosion resistant material. The shaft sleeves shall be held in position by the impeller key and locked in position by a separate threaded sleeve nut. Water slingers of corrosion-resistant material shall be provided to seal the bearings at their inner ends.

6. The pump casing shall be hydrostatically strength tested to a minimum of 17.2 bar [250 psi], or not less than twice the maximum shut-off pressure.

D. Pump Accessories:

1. 50-millimeter [2-inch] automatic air release valve 2. Suction and discharge gauges 3. 19-millimeter [-inch] casing relief valve 4. Eccentric suction reducer (125 bar) 5. Concentric discharge increaser (250 bar.)

2.15 FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER

A. The main fire pump controller shall be a factory assembled, wired and tested unit and shall conform to all the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

B. The controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type designed for of the fire pump motor having the horsepower, volt-age, phase and frequency rating shown on the plans and drawings.

C. The controller components shall be housed in a NEMA Type 4 (painted steel), wall mounted enclosure with floor stand.

D. Withstand Ratings (Short Circuit Current Ratings): All controller components shall be front mounted, wired and front accessible for maintenance. The minimum withstand rating of the controllers shall not be less than 100,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical at 200-600 Volts. If the available system fault current exceeds these ratings, the controllers shall be supplied with a withstand rating of 150,000 or 200,000 Amps RMS Symmetrical, as required.

E. Isolation Switch and Circuit Breaker:

1. The controller shall include a motor rated combination isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker, mechanically interlocked and operated with a single, externally mounted handle.

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When moving the handle from OFF to ON, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence the isolating disconnect switch ON first, and then the circuit breaker. When the handle is moved from ON to OFF, the interlocking mechanism shall sequence the circuit breaker OFF first, and then the isolating disconnect switch.

2. The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism. The isolating disconnect switch/circuit breaker shall be capable of being padlocked in the OFF position for installation and maintenance safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position without affecting the tripping characteristics of the circuit breaker. The controller door shall have a locking type handle and three-point cam and roller vault type hardware. The circuit breaker trip curve adjustment shall be factory set, tested and sealed for the full load amps of the connected motor. The circuit breaker shall be capable of being field tested to verify actual pick up, locked rotor, and instantaneous trip points after field installation without disturbing incoming line and load conductors.

F. Operator Interface:

1. The fire pump controller shall feature an operator interface with user keypad. The interface shall monitor and display motor operating conditions, including all alarms, events, and pressure conditions. All alarms, events, and pressure conditions shall be displayed with a time and date stamp. The display shall be a 2-line, 20-character, vacuum fluorescent, dot matrix type designed to allow easy viewing from all angles and in all light conditions. The display and interface shall be NEMA rated for Type 2, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 protection and shall be fully accessible without opening the controller door. The display and user interface shall utilize multiple levels of password protection for system security. A minimum of 3 password levels shall be provided. The display shall be capable of being programmed for any language.

G. Ammeter/Voltmeter:

1. The fire pump controller operator interface shall be capable of displaying true RMS digital motor voltage and current measurements for all three phases simultaneously. Displays requiring push-button and selector switches to toggle between phases or current and voltage shall not be accepted.

2. Voltage and current shall be measured by True RMS technology to provide the most accurate measurement for all sine waves, including non-sinusoidal waveforms. Average responding meters will not be accepted.

H. Digital Status/Alarm Messages:

1. The digital display shall indicate text messages for the status and alarm conditions of: Motor On, Sequential Start Time, Minimum Run Time, Local Start/Off Delay Time, Remote Start, Fail to Start, System Battery Low, Under Voltage, Over Voltage, Locked Rotor Trip, Low Suction Pressure, Over Frequency, Emergency Start, Motor Over 320, Drive Not Installed, Motor Overload, Disk Error, Printer Error, Disk Near Full, Pressure Error.

2. The Sequential Start Timer and Minimum Run Timer/ Off Delay Timer shall be displayed as numeric values reflecting the value of the remaining time.

I. LED Visual Indicators: LED indicators, visible with the door closed, shall indicate:

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1. Power On, Emergency Isolating Switch Open, Pump Running, Low System Pressure, Alarm, Transfer Switch Normal, Deluge Open, Transfer Switch Emergency, Phase Failure, Phase Reversal, Interlock On.

2. In addition to the standard alarm contacts required by NFPA20, the digital display module shall have N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indications of any digitally displayed alarm and N.O. and N.C. contacts for remote indication up to EIGHT, specified, programmable alarm, including pump running, power failure and phase reversal as a minimum.

J. Data Logging:

1. The digital display shall monitor the system and log the following data:

a. Motor Calls/Starts b. Elapsed Motor Run Time c. Last Trip Currents d. Elapsed Power On Time e. Last Breaker Trip f. Maximum Run Currents g. Minimum Voltages h. Minimum Run Currents i. Maximum Voltages j. Last Motor Run Time k. Last Phase Failure l. Last Start Currents m. Last Phase Reversal n. Min/Max Frequency o. Min/Max Pressure

K. Solid State Pressure Transducer:

1. The controller shall be supplied with a solid state pressure transducer with a range of 0-300 psi (0-20.7 bar) 1 psi. The solid state pressure switch shall be used for both display of the system pressure and control of the fire pump controller. Systems using analog pressure devices or mercury switches for operational control will not be accepted.

2. The START, STOP and SYSTEM PRESSURE shall be digitally displayed and adjustable through the user interface. The pressure transducer shall be mounted inside the controller to prevent accidental damage. The pressure transducer shall be directly pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without any other supporting members. Field connections shall be made externally at the controller coupling to pre-vent distortion of the pressure switch element and mechanism.

L. Operation:

1. A digitally set On Delay (Sequential Start) timer shall be provided as standard. Upon a call to start, the user interface shall display a message indicating the remaining time value of the On Delay timer.

2. The controller shall be field programmable for manual stop automatic stop. If set for automatic stop-ping, the controller shall allow the user to select either a Minimum Run Timer or an Off Delay Timer. Both timers shall be programmable through the user interface.

3. The controller shall be fully programmable to allow up to 8 custom alarm messages to be displayed on the user interface.

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4. A nonadjustable restart delay timer shall be provided to allow the residual voltage of the motor to decay prior to restarting the motor. At least 2 seconds, but no more than 3 seconds, shall elapse between stopping and restarting the pump motor.

5. A weekly test timer shall be provided as standard. The controller shall have the ability to program the time, date, and frequency of the weekly test. In addition, the controller shall have the capability to display a preventative maintenance message for a service inspection. The message text and frequency of occurrence shall be programmable through the user interface.

6. A lamp test feature shall be included. The user interface shall also have the ability to display the status of the system inputs and outputs. The controller shall not start the fire pump motor under a single-phase condition. If the motor is already running when a phase loss occurs, the controller shall continue to run the motor, but still display a phase failure alarm.

2.16 MAIN FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER WITH POWER TRANSFER SWITCH

A. The fire pump controller specified in the foregoing, shall be factory assembled and wired with a power transfer switch listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. for transfer switch and fire pump service. The power transfer switch shall be approved by Factory Mutual.

B. The power transfer switch and fire pump controller shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a single unit and shall conform to all requirements of the latest edition of NFPA20, Centrifugal Fire Pumps and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

C. Power Transfer Switch for Generator Set Emergency Power Source:

1. The power transfer switch shall be housed within the fire pump controller enclosure directly attached directly to the fire pump controller. Where the power transfer switch is provided in an attached enclosure, the enclosures shall be fitted so that the assembly constitutes a single unit. The fire pump controller/power transfer switch shall be factory assembled, wired and tested as a unit prior to shipment.

2. The power transfer switch shall include a motor rated disconnect/isolating switch capable of interrupting the motor locked rotor current. The disconnect/isolating switch shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism. The disconnect/isolating switch shall be capable of being padlocked in the OFF position with up to three padlocks for installation and maintenance safety, and shall also be capable of being locked in the ON position. The enclosure door shall have a locking type handle and three-point cam and roller type vault hardware.

3. An auxiliary contract shall be provided on the transfer switch to prevent starting of the emergency generator set when the transfer switch or the main fire pump controller is being serviced.

4. The transfer switch circuitry shall be capable of sensing both the normal power source and the emergency power source. The normal power source pickup shall be set at 95 nominal voltage. The emergency power source shall be set to pick up at 90 nominal voltage and 95 nominal frequency. All voltage sensing, frequency sensing, and time delays shall be field adjustable to accommodate individual installation requirements. The transfer signal shall be delayed for one second, delaying the transfer and engine start signals so as to compensate for momentary, normal power outages. An automatic delay of three seconds shall be provided upon transfer to or from the emergency power source to allow the motor to slow sufficiently, preventing line disturbances that could trip either the generator set or fire pump circuit breakers.

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5. The transfer switch shall have TRANSFER SWITCH NORMAL, TRANSFER SWITCH EMERGENCY and EMERGENCY ISOLATING SWITCH OFF LED's, TEST and TRANSFER BYPASS switches, an audible alarm device and SILENCE ALARM pushbutton mounted on the flange of the enclosure. The power transfer switch shall be furnished with both normally open and normally closed auxiliary contacts for an engine start signal when normal power failure occurs. Auxiliary contacts shall also be provided and wired to terminals to indicate the transfer switch position. The transfer switch shall be electrically operated and mechanically held, and shall be capable of being operated by a manual transfer mechanism located on the switch.

6. The power transfer switch shall be a normal utility power and engine generator set emergency power.

2.17 JOCKEY PUMP

A. Jockey Pump: Vertical-turbine, centrifugal multi-stage fire pump, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled electric motor, cast iron base with drain plug, stainless steel impeller(s),shaft, & wet parts in compliance with NFPA standards; CR Series by Grundfos or equal.

B. Rating: Flow rate at approximate 1 percent of rating of fire pump, but not greater than 10 gpm at a minimum of 10 feet head greater than system design pressure, based on hydraulic calculations, 380 volt, 3 phase, 50 Hertz.

C. Jockey Pump Installation Accessories:

1. Provide inlet and outlet shutoff valves, check valve on outlet of pump and one half-inch type L copper sensing line that connects the sprinkler system to the jockey pump control panel pressure switch. Provide two orificed unions or orificed check valves in sensing line to protect the pressure switch from hydraulic shock. The sensing line shall connect between the jockey pump check valve and the jockey pump discharge isolation valve.

2. Provide 20 mesh Y strainer upstream of pump with ball valve on strainer plug opening between inlet shutoff valve and inlet of pump.

3. Provide casing relief valve on pump.

2.18 JOCKEY PUMP CONTROL PANEL

A. Jockey pump control equipment shall be completely assembled and wired, and tested at the factory. This controller shall be UL listed, and shall be of the same manufacturer as the main fire pump controller. The Controller shall be marked Fire Jockey Pump Controller.

B. The controller components shall be housed in a NEMA Type 4 (painted steel), wall mounted enclosure.

C. The controller shall incorporate a full voltage magnetic starter, main disconnect switch, motor fuse block with fuses, HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC selector switch and a pressure switch.

D. Pressure Controls: The pressure switch shall have a range of 30-300 psi (2.1-20.7 bars) and have an adjustable differential range of 10-40 psi (.7-2.8 bars). The pressure switch shall be of the diaphragm type utilizing snap-action type contacts. The pressure switch shall be mounted inside the controller to prevent any unauthorized adjustment and/or accidental damage. The adjustment knobs shall be capable of being sealed after final adjustment. The pressure switch shall be directly pipe mounted to a bulkhead pipe coupling without any other supporting

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members. A system pressure gauge shall be mounted with the pressure switch to assist in pressure switch adjustments and provide an indication of current system pressure. Field connections shall be made externally at the controller coupling to prevent distortion of the pressure switch element and mechanism.

1. Running Period Timer: The controller shall have a running period timer to prevent too frequent automatic starting of the jockey pump motor. The timer shall be set to keep the motor in operation for at least one minute and interwired with the pressure switch.

2. Disconnect Switch: The disconnect switch shall be mechanically interlocked so that the enclosure door cannot be opened with the handle in the ON position except by a hidden tool operated defeater mechanism. The disconnect switch shall be capable of being padlocked in the OFF position with up to three padlocks for installation and maintenance safety.

3. Controls: All pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights shall be NEMA Type 12, oil tight. Pilot lights (when specified) shall be transformer type. No pushbuttons or pilot lights shall be mounted on the enclosure door.

4. The control circuit transformer shall be of the molded winding construction type with built-in molded terminals and shall be fuse protected. The fuse shall be built into the transformer.

5. Provide extra contacts (normally open & normally closed) for remote indication of pump operating, remote indication of pump fail to start, remote indication of pump overload, remote indication for pump power failure, remote indication for phase reversal/phase failure.

6. Testing: The controller manufacturer, prior to shipment, shall hook up and test the jockey pump controller as a completed assembly. This test shall include, but not be restricted to, each function the controller may be required to perform including manual start-stop, automatic start-stop and minimum run timing. The manufacturer shall perform a high potential test of the controller power circuits at not less than two times the rated voltage plus 1000 volts.

2.19 FIRE PUMP REMOTE STATUS PANEL

A. General:

1. Provide remote status panel in accordance with requirements of NFPA pamphlet #20 for remote unattended pump stations. The panel shall provide a power-on indicator light to indicate alarm panel power available. Audible and visual alarm indication of the following conditions shall be provided:

a. System Failure: Common light for Failure to Start, High Jacket Water Temperature, Low Oil Pressure, Overspeed, Loss of AC Power at Controller, Low Fuel Level, water storage tank low and overflow.

b. Controller Off or Manual Position. c. Pump Running. d. Battery Failure.

2. Press to test switches shall be provided for each alarm indication. An Alarm Silence button shall be provided to allow for the silencing of the audible alarm with the visual alarm indication to continue until the condition has been cleared. Silencing of one alarm shall in no way affect the indication of additional alarms should they occur.

3. Panel shall be completely internally wired and enclosed in NEMA 1 wall mounted enclosure, 125-millimeter x 200-millimeter x 75-millimeter [5 inch x 8 inch x 3 inch], with

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100 volt power required. Alarm panel shall be interconnected with the Engine Control Panel by 5 #20 or larger wires.

4. Remote Alarm Panel shall be METRON Model 1802 or equal.

2.20 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

A. Metal identification signs, nominally 50-millimeter x 150-millimeter [2 inch x 6 inch] or 75-millimeter x 125-millimeter [3 inch x 5 inch], red background with white lettering; equivalent to Potter-Roemer Series 6300.

1. Include appropriate warning and/or identification information such as Inspectors Test, Drain, Main Drain, Fire Sprinkler Valve - Do Not Close, Sprinkler Fire Alarm FD hose valve, FD test headset, Fire Department connection (FDC) Auto Sprinkler and Standpipe, hydraulic design information indicating design flow and residual pressure, etc.

2. Label control valves, fire riser, etc., with appropriate brief descriptions of operating functions.

3. Provide signage to locate main or section valves in accordance with applicable standards.

B. Provide required signs, securely fastened to control valves, fire department connection, sprinkler control valve, etc., by stainless steel wire or chains indicating the purpose and location of each valve.

2.21 MISCELLANEOUS

A. Fire Pump Test Flow Meter:

1. Entire system shall be coordinated to include a bidirectional annular element and/or venturi fittings and a portable or permanently mounted indicating meter all by the same manufacturer.

2. Each primary element of the self-averaging pitot tube type shall be of brass and stainless steel construction. Shut-off valves shall be furnished and be made of brass.

3. Each element shall be of the bidirectional type having four diametrically opposed sensing ports on both the upstream and downstream side in order to insure averaging velocity and static pressures.

4. Elements 50 millimeters [2 inches] to 150 millimeters [6 inches] shall have single end support, elements 200 millimeters [8 inch] and larger shall have double-end supports.

5. Each element shall be complete with identification tag on chain, giving the model number, exact pipe size, flow rate, date and FM approval.

6. The indicating meter shall read directly in gpm or I/s, showing the entire range of 50 percent to 200 percent of the fire pump rating.

7. The meter shall have a minimum round face dial of 115 millimeters [4 inches] bearing the serial number, and FM approval.

8. The fixed meter shall be complete with universal mounting hardware suitable for vertical or horizontal pipe mounting, wall or panel mounting.

B. Water Service Pressure Gauge:

1. Dial: White aluminum, 115-millimeter [4 inch] diameter, rated to 69 bar [1000 psi] with black markings and numerals, ranges provided to be read at mid-range, slotted and adjustable pointer.

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2. Case: Aluminum with phenolic black turret and plastic lens with 6.35 millimeter [ inch] N.P.T. connections located at bottom, lower back or center back as required.

3. Operation: ANSI B40.1 Grade A accuracy to 1 percent with brushed bushed rotary movement.

4. Manufacturer: Equivalent to Series PG-1 by Weiss.

C. Pressure Gauge Accessories

1. Gauge Cock: 6.35 millimeter [ inch] N.P.T. T-Valve with plug. 2. Pressure Snubber: Brass housing, psi rating 1034 bar [15000 psi] at 21 degrees C [70

degrees F], with corrosion resistant porous metal dampening element with porosity selected to meet type of service, and inlet meeting connection size of gauge.

3. Water and Light Oil (30-225 Saybolt Seconds Universal Viscosity); equivalent to No.PSN-B-25-E, 6.35 millimeter [ inch] N.P.T., or No.PSN-B-50-E, 12.5 millimeter [ inch] N.P.T. by Weiss.

D. Pressure/Vacuum Gauge: 115-millimeter [4 inch] dial Marsh type 3CP 6.35 millimeter [ inch] BM threaded, 30 inches Hg x 60 psi pressure vacuum gauge for installation with Crane #88 needle valve or approved equal on the suction side of the pump.

E. Escutcheon Plates: Escutcheon Plates shall be pressed stainless steel, chrome plated with concealed hinges and springs to hold position on pipe. Install on pipes passing through floors, ceiling and walls in finished areas. Wall plates exposed to weather shall be stainless steel. Escutcheon wall plates exposed to weather shall be stainless steel.

F. Sprinkler guards: UL listed, Heavy duty welded wire, red baked enamel finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. All piping, valves, and other materials shall be installed according to the Local Authority rules and an inspection certificate furnished.

B. Sprinkler piping shall be installed and coordinated with the ductwork and other mechanical and electrical services in the ceiling cavities by the Contractor to provide the clearances for lighting fixtures as indicated on the Drawings. If any departures from the Drawings are necessary to comply with any NFPA requirements, or the authority having jurisdiction, such revisions and/or departures shall be detailed and submitted for approval. All such revisions shall be made and the sprinkler systems installed in accordance therewith, without additional cost to the Owner. Departures shall not be made without prior written approval by the Project Representative. The Drawings are schematic and do not indicate inferred details. This installation shall also meet the approval of the Local Fire Department.

C. The sprinkler heads in public areas, and in typical floor elevator lobbies shall be located as indicated on the Architectural reflected ceiling plans and coordinated with the lighting fixtures. Sprinkler head alignment is required in all areas. Sprinklers shall be provided with a temporary plastic cover when installed in plaster or drywall ceilings.

D. No pipes or other apparatus shall be installed so as to interfere in any way with the full swing of doors, building access doors, and access doors in ductwork. The arrangement, positions, and

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connections of pipes, drains, valves, etc., shown on the Drawings shall be taken as a close approximation and while they shall be followed as closely as possible.

E. The right is reserved by the Project Representative to change the locations to accommodate a change of conditions, which may arise during the progress of the work without additional compensation to this Contractor for such changes, provided that the changes are requested prior to the installation of this Contractors work.

F. Piping typically shall be installed concealed in or above building construction; i.e.; hung ceilings, and shall be so arranged that relocation of lighting fixtures, or plumbing and mechanical systems, will not cause any interference.

G. All components of the fire protection system shall be in installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation recommendations.

H. All sprinkler heads shall be installed in conformance with the UL listing and FM approvals criteria. Spacing of sprinkler heads shall be in conformance with the UL listing and FM approvals criteria for the applicable occupancy type.

I. The fire protection subcontractor shall coordinate the installation of pipes, hangers, valves, surge clips, restraints, bracing and all other items of the fire protection system with the work of all other trades so that all components will be installed to avoid conflicts, and provide for proper servicing and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in ceiling plenums.

J. Sprinkler heads shall be installed on a true axis line of 12.5 millimeters [ inch] plus or minus. At the completion of the installation, if any heads are found to exceed this tolerance, heads shall be removed and reinstalled by this Contractor, at no additional cost to the Project Representative.

K. The Project Representative reserves the right to reject any and all work not in accordance with the approved shop drawings

L. Components improperly installed shall be removed and/or relocated as directed by the Project Representative at no additional cost to the Owner. Refer to Section 23 05 01 subsection titled Contractor's Coordination Drawings for additional requirements.

M. All sprinkler piping shall be installed concealed in hung ceilings, including drywall ceilings and soffits unless noted otherwise and shall be arranged so that relocation of lighting fixtures shall not cause any interference.

N. Run all pipe straight and true. Springing or forcing piping into place will not be permitted. Install piping in such a manner as to prevent strain on the equipment.

O. Conceal piping in ceiling cavity where ceiling are provided. Exposed piping shall be installed as nearly as possible parallel to or at right angles to the column lines of the building.

P. Where water traps cannot be avoided, provide drains in conformance with NFPA 13.

Q. Make all joints smooth and unobstructed inside. Ream all cut pipe ends to remove burrs. Remove all obstructions prior to fabrication.

R. Make welded joints on pipe runs with continuous welds, without backing rings, and with pipe ends beveled before fabrication. Gas cuts shall be true and free from burned metal. Before

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welding, surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned. The piping shall be carefully aligned and no metal shall project within the pipe.

S. All screwed pipe throughout the job shall be reamed smooth before being installed. Use full pipe lengths; random lengths joined by couplings will not be accepted.

T. Pipe shall not be split, bent, flattened or otherwise damaged either before or during the installation.

U. All welded elbows shall be long radius type.

V. The Fire Protection Subcontractor utilizing a grooved piping system shall provide a letter of certification to the Project Representative stating that a project site training session of at least two (2) hours duration was conducted for this Project by the grooved fitting manufacturer for the Subcontractor's supervisory and installing personnel.

W. All piping that penetrates fire rated construction shall be firestopped in accordance with UL.

X. All piping shall be of the sized not less than the sizes indicated on the Drawings.

Y. Install sprinkler piping and heads at minimum 600-millimeter [24-inch] distance from variable air volume box or DDC control.

3.2 FIRE SPRINKLER CONTROL ASSEMBLY

A. Fire Sprinkler Zone Valve Assembly:

1. UL Listed Provide drains at locations indicated or required for complete drainage of systems. Provide other drains, valves or plugs as indicated or required. Pipe drains to approved locations.

2. Provide test pipes as indicated or required and piped to discharge at approved locations. 3. Install control valves, supply valves, in clearly accessible locations within five feet of the

floor. 4. Inspector's test valves shall be installed downstream of each water-flow device.

Inspector's test outlets shall be piped to provided drain. Valves shall be within 1.8 meters [six feet] of the floor or finished grade. When the discharge outlet cannot be seen from the valve a sight glass shall be provided. Direct interconnections shall not be made between sprinkler drains.

3.3 SUPERVISORS SWITCHES

A. Provide an integral supervisors switch and control valve on branch lines serving sprinkler protection in elevator spaces and elevator machine rooms.

B. Supervisors switches:

1. Provide valve tamper switch on each isolation valve indicated below:

a. Valves at bases of standpipes. b. Valves at fire sprinkler system valves. c. Valves at backflow protection devices. d. Sprinkler-zone valves.

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2. Coordinate requirements with Division 26 3. All electrical wiring shall be provided under Division 26. 4. Provide installation in conformance with manufacturers installation instructions, including

mounting, adjustments to actuating lever and notching of valve stem. 5. The valve supervisor switch must activate within 1/5 length of travel of valve closure or

opening. Two separate and distinct signals shall be initiated, one indicating movement of the valve from its normal position and the other indicating restoration of the valve to its normal position. The off-normal signal shall be initiated during the first two revolutions of the hand wheel or during one-fifth of the travel distance of the valve control apparatus from its normal position. The off-normal signal shall not be restored at any valve position except normal.

3.4 VALVES

A. Fire Department Connections:

1. Install fire department connection 0.45 meters [eighteen inches] to 0.6 meters [twenty-four inches] above paving or grade with 0.3-meter [twelve inch] clearance around all sides.

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B. Provide full line size check valves on the boss located on the bottom and inlet side of each check valve serving fire department connections.

C. Install check valve (other than FDC check valve as above) and water flow indicators with eighteen inch clearance from obstructions so that they can be removed and serviced.

D. Pressure gauges shall be provided at each side of the main check valve and at each control valve for each floor (where applicable).

3.5 SLEEVES AND ESCUTCHEONS

A. Sleeves: Provide sleeves for all pipes passing through slabs, concrete walls, and lath and plaster ceilings (except drop nipples for heads) and partitions. Sleeves shall extend three inches above floors and be flush with walls, ceilings, and partitions. In concrete construction, sleeves shall be set in forms prior to pour.

B. Clearance between sleeves and pipes shall be 25-millimeter [one-inch] for pipes through [90 millimeters 3- inches], 50-millimeter [two-inch] for pipe sizes 100 millimeters [4-inches] and greater, and 75-millimeter [three-inch] for seismic joints.

C. Packing: For sleeves set in fire walls and floors, caulk space between pipe and sleeve with flexible fire-resistive packing compound to achieve rating at least equal to that of the wall or floor penetrated. Annular space between sleeves and piping shall be sealed with UL through-penetration systems #49 (concrete) or #147 (gypsum/stud). Sleeves in floors on grade or exterior walls below grade shall be packed with oakum between pipe and sleeve flush with top of sleeve for floors and with outer surface for walls. Sleeves at seismic joints shall not be packed unless associated with a fire rated wall, partition, floor or floor ceiling assembly.

D. Sleeve Material:

1. In concrete slabs and walls: Schedule 40 black steel pipe.

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2. Sleeves through waterproof membranes: Sleeves set in walls and slabs may be either cast iron or steel and shall be provided with a flashing clamp device and corrosion-resistant clamping holes.

E. Escutcheons: Furnish and install escutcheons on all exposed pipes passing through walls, floors, ceilings, (except for sprinkler heads) and partitions.

3.6 DRAINS AND TEST PIPES

A. Provide drains at locations indicated or requiring for complete drainage of systems. Provide other drains, valves or plugs as indicated or required to meet NFPA 13 recommendations. Pipe drains to approved locations, where required.

B. Provide test pipes as indicated or required locations and piped to discharge at approved locations.

C. Provide all required accessories pipe alignment brackets and supports.

3.7 EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION

A. Provide seismic protection for sprinkler and standpipe piping in strict accordance with FM GLOBAL Data Sheet 2-8 Earthquake Protection for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

3.8 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. All pipes throughout the building shall be thoroughly and substantially supported with UL listed FM approved hangers and support devices and installed in accordance with Underwriters approved methods.

B. Furnish and install any special hangers or supports that may be required due to any peculiarities of construction. The design, selection spacing, and application of horizontal pipe hangers, supports, restraints, anchors, and guides shall be in accordance with the applicable standards.

C. Hanger rods, inserts, etc., shall be sized and installed as recommended by the manufacturer for the service intended. Hanger rods shall be cadmium plated or galvanized.

D. All horizontal piping shall be supported by means of approved wrought iron clevis type hangers with proper size suspension rods and locknuts, spaced as required by the Underwriters.

E. Retainer straps shall be used with all beam clamps.

F. Supports for vertical piping shall be heavy black iron extension clamps with bolts, each end resting on the building structure or hung from the slab in an approved manner.

G. Provide all auxiliary steel required for pipe supports.

H. Submit pipe hanger, insert and support details for concrete floor construction to the Project Representative for review and approval. Piping shall be hung from structural slab by means of malleable iron concrete inserts set in place before concrete is poured. Drilled type concrete

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inserts may be provided as approved by structural engineer. Power driven studs shall not be accepted unless accepted by the Project Representative.

I. Piping shall not be hung from ductwork, or the work of other trades.

3.9 CONCRETE BASES

A. Provide concrete bases for floor mounted fire pump, jockey pump and floor set pump controllers.

B. Set concrete base height dimensions of sufficient height to assure current carrying parts of controllers and motors are not be less than 0.3 meters [12 inches] above finished floor level, to accommodate piping connections to pumps without offsets or stresses at pipe connections, and not less than 100 millimeters [4 inches] high.

C. Determine size of concrete base dimensions from equipment manufacturer dimension Drawings and supply dimensions to concrete pad installer in ample time for installation.

D. Chamfer edges, trowel finish, make level, and securely bond to floor by roughening slab and coating with cement grout, doweling or bolting as required for permanent bond to floor.

E. Set anchor bolts in sleeves before pouring.

F. Fill equipment bases with grout, after fire pump alignment procedures have been successfully performed.

3.10 HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMP

A. Power and Control Wiring: Provide power and control wiring as required between controllers and fire pump system components, and in conformance with manufactures installation procedures and descriptions and Applicable Standards listed in the Part 1.

B. Driver Alignment:

1. Set fire pump and driver level on concrete base and align in accordance with NFPA 20 Centrifugal Fire Pump related appendixes.

2. Align pump driver and pump in accordance with latest edition of Hydraulics Institute Standards for Centrifugal, Rotary and Reciprocating Pumps and fire pump manufacturers recommendations.

3. Do not align pump and driver with coupling halves connected. 4. Provide final check for misalignment of coupling halves after 10 hours of operation or 3

months with weekly testing procedures performed in accordance with NFPA 25. Provide dowels for pump and driver to base plate in accordance with pump manufacturers instructions, upon confirmation coupling halves are properly aligned during final coupling check.

5. Include reports of alignment operations and maintenance manuals. Failure to submit documentation of alignment operations will be cause for equipment rejection.

6. Include cement grouting of base plate and anchoring of base plate to foundation upon completion of alignment of pump and driver.

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3.11 JOCKEY PUMP

A. Power and Control Wiring:

1. Provide power and control wiring as required between controllers and fire pump system components, and in conformance with manufactures installation procedures and descriptions and Applicable Standards listed in the Part 1.

2. The jockey pump shall be provided with power from an emergency AC power circuit or reliable source.

3.12 TESTING

A. General:

1. All inspections, examinations, and tests required by the authorities and/or agencies specified hereinbefore shall be arranged and paid for by this Fire Protection Subcon-tractor, as necessary to obtain complete and final acceptance of the system as installed. The certificates of inspection shall be in quadruplicate and shall be delivered to the Architect for distribution. Note: All hydrostatic tests shall be performed as required by the reference standards cited hereinbefore and the Authority Having Jurisdiction, except the testing period shall be not less than eight (8) hours.

2. Provide acceptance test consisting of hydrostatic tests of the fire protection piping system in accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 13 and No. 14, but at not less than 200 pounds pressure for two (2) hours.

3. Provide a hydrostatic pre-test, same as acceptance hydrostatic tests indicated in the foregoing paragraph, for both above ground and underground piping, prior to calling for fire marshal acceptance test. Written confirmation of passed 100 percent pre-test shall be given to the inspector of record prior to calling for final acceptance test. All cost associated with delays caused by failure to complete 100 percent operational pre-test shall be borne by the contractor. A Contractor Material and Test Certificate shall be filled out on completion of pre-test.

4. Maintenance testing shall be performed in accordance with this code and Administrative Rules published by the chief. Where certified inspection, testing, or qualification of fire protection equipment is required by nationally recognized standards, laws, ordinances, or administrative rules, the chief shall require that the person, firm, or corporation performing such work have a certificate from the fire department.

B. Fire sprinkler systems: Test in accordance with applicable current NFPA 13 and 25 Standards.

C. Fire standpipe systems: Test in accordance with applicable current NFPA 14.

D. Thread Test: A test shall be made of the thread on the hose valves and fire department connections using a coupling from the Local Fire Department hose. The test shall be made in the presence of the Owner or the Project Representative.

E. Fire alarm devices and suoervisors switches: Test all alarm devices for proper operation and connection to central alarm system and BMS.

F. Fire Pump:

1. Fire pump field acceptance test and performance:

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a. Provide hydrostatic testing and flushing of fire pump suction piping, field acceptance pump test, and controllers acceptance test in Accordance with NFPA 20 Centrifugal Fire Pumps.

b. Conduct field acceptance pump test and controllers acceptance test in presence of the Project Representative, local jurisdictional fire authority and insurance underwriter. Submit documentation of tests to the Project Representative and include copies in operations and maintenance manuals. Failure to submit documentation of factory and field test will be cause for equipment rejection.

2. The service of a factory trained representative shall be made available on the job site to check installation, field acceptance testing, start-up, and instruct operating personnel.

3. In order to insure the fire pump unit is properly coordinated and will function in accordance with the intent of these specifications, all the equipment required to comprise the fire pump unit will be supplied by the fire pump manufacturer in whom shall be vested unit responsibility for the proper function of the complete fire pump unit, including the fire pump, motor or engine, base plate, control equipment and other required accessories when applicable pre-pac fire pump package systems including fire pump skid and/or housed units. To verify compliance with this requirement of the fire pump, manufacturer will be required to submit a notarized Certificate of Compliance certifying that all components of the fire pump unit were in fact supplied by the fire pump manufacturer and acknowledging its responsibility for the proper function of the unit.

3.13 PERIODIC INSPECTION

A. After completion of the automatic sprinkler system and at the beginning of the warranty period the Automatic Sprinkler Subcontractor shall perform, without charge to the Owner, one (1) inspection of the sprinkler system during the warranty period. Inspection shall be as per the applicable NFPA No. 25, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, plus the following maintenance to be performed during the course of the inspection:

1. Operation of all control valves. 2. Lubrication of operating stems of all interior valves. 3. Operation of water gong, electric alarms, supervisory panels, air compressors, alarm trip

switches, flow switches, etc. 4. Cleaning of alarm valves. 5. Lubrication of Fire Department hose connection inlet and fire hose valve threads. 6. The Standard Form of the National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc., Report of Inspection

(Sheets 1 and 2), shall be filled out in triplicate after each inspection and the copies sent to the Project Representative.

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