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SECTION 211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

SCHEDULE 0 - SUMMARY
SCHEDULE 1 - Related Documents:
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Drawings and general provisions of the Subcontract apply to this Section.
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Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work
under this Section.
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Section Includes:
Design and installation of wet-pipe sprinkler system
Pipe, fittings, valves, sleeves, flexible connections, seismic bracing, and connections for fire protection
systems.
Pumps
[Emergency [motor] [engine]-driven pressure pump]
Fire department connection
Device and equipment testing
System flushing, testing, and activation
Establish and implement required safety program and procedures.
Comply with Federal and State Regulations, and LBNL EH&S procedures.

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Related Sections:
Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
Division 01 Section "Special Procedures."
Division 02 Section "Trenching".
Division 21 Section "Hangers and Supports for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment".
Division 21 Section "Identification for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment".
Division 21 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment".
Division 21 Section "Preaction Sprinkler Systems".
Division 21 Section "Fire-Suppression Standpipes".
Division 28 Section "Fire Detection and Alarm".

SCHEDULE 2 - REFERENCES
SCHEDULE 3 - General:
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The following documents form part of the Specifications to the extent stated. Where differences exist between
codes and standards, the one affording the greatest protection shall apply.
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Unless otherwise noted, the referenced standard edition is the current one at the time of commencement of the
Work.
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Refer to Division 01 Section "General Requirements" for the list of applicable regulatory requirements.
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Refer to Division 21 Section "Common Results for Fire Suppression" for codes and standards, and other
general requirements.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME-B-16.3
Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 and 300
ASME-B-16.5
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24
ASME-B-16.9
Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings
ASME-B-16.11
Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME-B-16.18
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
ASME-B-16.22
Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
ASME-B-16.25
Buttwelding Ends
ASME-B-36.10M
Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

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ASTM Interanational:
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ASTM A53 / A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and HotDipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A135 / A135M
Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
Steel Pipe
ASTM-A-234 Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for
Moderate and Elevated Temperatures
ASTM-B-32
Standard Specification for Solder Metal
ASTM-B-75
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
ASTM-B-88
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
ASTM-B-251 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought
Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube

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American Water Works Association (AWWA):

AWWA-C-110
Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings
AWWA-C-151
Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast

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American Welding Society AWS-A-5.8 Filler Metals of Brazing

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Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.7 Definitions and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA 250
Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volt Maximum)
NEMA MG1
Motors and Generators

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Welding and Sec
IX Brazing Qualifications

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American Welding Society AWS D10.9 Qualification of Welding Procedures and Welders for Piping and Tubing

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 20 Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps

SCHEDULE 4 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SCHEDULE 5 - System shall provide coverage for building areas noted.
SCHEDULE 6 - Interface system with [building fire and smoke alarm system] [facilities monitoring and control system].
SCHEDULE 7 - Provide system to NFPA 13 Ordinary Hazard, Group 2 occupancy requirements.
SCHEDULE 8 - Emergency Pressure System: Electric motor or Diesel-engine driven fire pump.
SCHEDULE 9 - Provide fire department connection as indicated on the drawings.

SCHEDULE 10 - DRAWINGS
SCHEDULE 11 - The Contract Drawings are diagrammatic only. Pipe lengths shown are approximate center to center
lengths between fittings. Subcontractor shall determine the actual measurements and make any and such length and
offset adjustments as may be necessary to complete the installation at no change in the contract price. The drawings are
not intended to relieve the Subcontractor of responsibility for avoiding conflicts or obstructions or for installing the number
of sprinklers and supply piping as required to provide complete protection of the designated areas in accordance with the
requirements of the referenced standards and these specifications. Written approval shall be obtained from the Engineer
of Record prior to making major deviations from the arrangement and layout shown on the Drawings.

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SCHEDULE 12 - SUBMITTALS
SCHEDULE 13 - Submit under provisions of Division 21 Section "Common Results for Fire Suppression, Review of
Materials" and Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
SCHEDULE 14 - Shop Drawings: Within 30 days after the award of the contract, develop and submit drawings required
for the construction, commissioning, and maintenance of the system including detailed pipe layout, hangers and supports,
piping components, valve and sprinkler head locations, and accessories. The drawings shall bear the stamp of a
Professional Engineer or a C-16 contractor licensed to perform such work by the State of California.
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Electronic files of the Subcontract drawings will be provided by LBNL for the Subcontractors use in developing
the detailed shop drawings for this project upon request. drawings prepared by the Subcontractor shall be
developed using the AutoCADTM computer-aided drafting program. drawings shall be a maximum ANSI size
D. notations, dimensions, and lettering shall be no smaller than 1/8" on 'D' size drawings. Font style shall be
Simplex or RomanS. The correct orientation (North arrow) and elevation shall be shown on plan views. The
title block shall bear the names and signatures of the employees who drew, checked, and approved each
drawing.
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The drawings shall be sequenced in a logical order, such as building and floor numbers in ascending order.
With the exception of common construction details, each drawing shall depict work within a single building.
Floor plans of existing buildings provided by LBNL shall be shown faded on the drawings so that the new work
is highlighted.
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Calculations: The Subcontractor shall produce and submit detailed hydraulic calculations to prove that the
system has been designed in accordance with NFPA 13. The calculations shall bear the stamp of approval of a
Professional Engineer or a C-16 contractor licensed to perform such work by the State of California. For this
project, the following data shall be used in the design calculations.
Static pressure: [.] psi.
Flow: [ ] gpm @ [.] psi.
Product Data: Within 10 days after the award of the contract, submit technical product specification sheets for
each system component and device which include data needed to prove compliance with this specification.
Clearly indicate the exact model of each component to be provided. Include manufacturer's installation
Instruction for components being provided under this section.
Indicate pipe materials used, jointing methods, supports, floor and wall penetration seals.
Indicate valve data and ratings.

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Pump Data:
Indicate pump type, capacity, power requirements, affected adjacent construction.
Submit certified pump curves showing pump performance characteristics with pump and system operating
point plotted. Include NPSH curve when applicable.

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Installer Qualifications: Submit evidence that the installer is regularly engaged in the installation of automatic
fire sprinkler equipment and systems with at least 3 years experience, and that they are licensed by the State
of California (C-16) to do such construction. Submit evidence that the welder(s) for this project are certified in
accordance with ASME BPVC Sec IX or AWS D10.9.

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Operation and Maintenance Data:

Include written maintenance data and servicing requirements for components of the system.
Include pump operation, maintenance, and inspection data, replacement part numbers and availability, and
location and telephone numbers of service depot.

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Project Record Documents:

Submit electronic files developed for this project including shop drawings and calculations. The shop drawings
shall be revised to show the "as-built" conditions including actual locations of system components and affected
equipment including piping, sprinkler heads, risers, laterals, supports, and points of connection. The shop
drawings files shall be submitted in AutoCADTM version 2002 format.

SCHEDULE 15 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

SCHEDULE 16 - Design and installation shall conform to and comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 14 for standpipe and hose
systems.

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SCHEDULE 17 - Equipment and components shall be listed or labeled in accordance with the requirements of a nationally
recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) recognized under 29 CFR part 1910.7.
SCHEDULE 18 - Welding materials and procedures shall conform to and comply with ASME BPVC Sec IX.
SCHEDULE 19 - Valves shall bear a label or marking of a NRTL with manufacturers name and pressure rating marked on
valve body.
SCHEDULE 20 - Provide pumps labeled with manufacturer's name, model number, and rating/capacity.

SCHEDULE 21 - DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

SCHEDULE 22 - Deliver and store valves and pumps in shipping containers, with labeling in place.
SCHEDULE 23 - Provide temporary protective coating on cast iron and steel valves.
SCHEDULE 24 - Provide temporary end caps and closures. Maintain in place until installation.
SCHEDULE 25 - Deliver materials and store on site in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time
of use, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
SCHEDULE 26 - All materials and equipment shall be carefully handled at times. Only suitable and proper equipment
and appliance shall be used for the safe loading, hauling, unloading, handling, and installation of material.

SCHEDULE 27 - MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE 28 - Provide extra sprinkler heads under provisions of NFPA 13.
SCHEDULE 29 - Provide suitable wrenches for each head type.
SCHEDULE 30 - Provide metal storage cabinet in location designated.
SCHEDULE 31 - Provide three sets of gaskets & screens for each pump type and model supplied for the University's use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

SCHEDULE 0 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 1 - All materials and equipment furnished by the Subcontractor shall be new, first grade standard, current
products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment. Where two or more
pieces of equipment performing the same function are required, they shall be of the same manufacturer and exact
duplicates.

SCHEDULE 2 - PIPE AND TUBE

SCHEDULE 3 - Steel Pipe: In accordance with ASTM-A-53 and ASTM-A-135 black steel Schedule 40 pipe. Pipes shall
be joined by screwed joints in accordance with specification ANSI B 1.20.1 - 1983 (ANSI/ASME B 2.1), by welded joints in
accordance with specification ANSI/ASME B 31.1, Chap. 5, or by UL - listed mechanical grooved couplings. Grooves
may be rolled or cut and they shall be dimensionally compatible with the couplings.
SCHEDULE 4 - Copper Tube: ASTM B88 Type L copper.
SCHEDULE 5 - Iron Pipe: AWWA-C-151, centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe.

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SCHEDULE 6 - Buried Piping: Centrifugally Cast Ductile iron.

SCHEDULE 7 - Aboveground, Inside-Building Piping: Black Steel, schedule 40, pipe or Type L copper tube as permitted
by NFPA 13.

SCHEDULE 8 - PIPE FITTINGS

SCHEDULE 9 - Steel Fittings: Welded fittings shall be wrought steel in accordance with ASME-B-16.9, ASME-B-16.25,
ASTM-A-234. Wrought carbon steel or alloy steel flanges and fittings shall be in accordance with ASME-B-16.5, and
ASME-B-16.11.
SCHEDULE 10 - Malleable Iron Fittings (Screwed type): In accordance with ASME-B-16.3 and ASTM-A-47.
SCHEDULE 11 - Copper Fittings: Cast bronze brazed joint in accordance with ASME-B-16.18. Wrought copper brazed
joint in accordance with ASME B-16.22.
SCHEDULE 12 - Ductile Iron Fittings: In accordance with AWWA-C-110.
SCHEDULE 13 - Grooved couplings and mechanical fittings shall be UL listed or FM approved for fire protection service.
Plain-end type pipe fittings and couplings shall not be used unless specifically identified on the Drawings.

SCHEDULE 14 - JOINT MATERIALS

SCHEDULE 15 - Solder: ASTM-B-32, 95/5 alloy.
SCHEDULE 16 - Brazing: AWS-A-5.8.
SCHEDULE 17 - Threaded Joint Compound: Teflon tape or approved joint compound.

SCHEDULE 18 - UNIONS, FLANGES, AND COUPLINGS

SCHEDULE 19 - Unions: 150 psi (1034 kPa) malleable iron for threaded ferrous piping.
SCHEDULE 20 - Flanges: 150 psi (1034 kPa) forged steel slip-on flanges for ferrous piping.
SCHEDULE 21 - Mechanical Grooved Couplings: Malleable iron housing clamps to engage and lock, designed to permit
some angular deflection, contraction, and expansion; C-shaped composition sealing gasket, steel bolts, nuts, and
washers; galvanized couplings for galvanized pipe.

SCHEDULE 22 - VALVES
SCHEDULE 23 - Gate Valves:
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Bronze, rising stem, inside screw, solid wedge, or equal.
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Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, OS&Y, solid wedge, or equal.
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Globe [or Angle] Valves:

Bronze, rising stem, inside screw, renewable composition disc, or equal.
Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, OS&Y, renewable composition disc, or equal.

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Check Valves:
Bronze, swing disc, or equal.
Iron body, bronze trim, swing disc, renewable disc and seat, or equal.
Iron body, bronze trim, spring loaded, renewable composition disc, or equal.

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Butterfly Valves: Iron body, stainless steel disc and extended stem with resilient replaceable liner seat, or
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Drain & Test Valves:

Bronze compression stop with nipple and cap or hose thread, or equal.
Valve shall be provided with 3/4 inch (19 mm) hose thread, or equal.
All valves shall be provided with replaceable rubber or composition discs.

SCHEDULE 24 - VALVE OPERATORS

SCHEDULE 25 - Provide handwheels for gate, globe or angle, and drain valves.
SCHEDULE 26 - For butterfly valves provide gear operators for sizes 8 inches (200mm) and larger. For smaller sizes
provide level lock handle with toothed plate.
SCHEDULE 27 - For valves located more than 7 feet (2 m) from floor in equipment room areas, provide endless-chainoperated sheaves. Extend chains to 5 feet (1.5 m) above floor and secure clear of walkways.

SCHEDULE 28 - VALVE CONNECTIONS

SCHEDULE 29 - Provide valve connections to match pipe joints. Use valves of pipe size.
SCHEDULE 30 - For copper tube, provide threaded solder adapters for connection to valve.
SCHEDULE 31 - Provide butterfly valve with tapped lug body when used for isolating service.

SCHEDULE 32 - SPRINKLER HEADS

SCHEDULE 33 - Suspended Ceiling Type: [Standard] [Semi-recessed] [Recessed] [Concealed]-pendant type with [brass]
[chrome-plated] finish, with matching escutcheon.
SCHEDULE 34 - Exposed Area Type: Standard upright type with [brass] [chrome-plated] finish.
SCHEDULE 35 - Sidewall Type: [Brass] [Chrome-plated] finish with matching escutcheon.
SCHEDULE 36 - Fusible Link: Temperature rated for specific area hazard.
SCHEDULE 37 - [Guards: Finish to match sprinkler head.]
SCHEDULE 38 - Sprinkler Heads:
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GEM - Model A Quick Response Sprinkler (155, 200 deg F (86240.44 deg C)).
B.
Reliable - Model F1FR/F2 Quick Response Sprinkler. (155, 200 deg F (86240.44 deg C)).
C.
Viking - Model M Quick Response Micorfast sprinkler (155, 200 deg F (86240.44 deg C)).
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Suspended Ceiling:
A.
Type: Standard pendant type with matching push on escutcheon plate
B.
Head Finish: Chrome Plated
C.
Escutcheon Plate Finish: Chrome plated
D.
Fusible Link: Fusible solder link type temperature rated for specific area hazard.
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Exposed Area Type:
A.
Type: Standard upright type
B.
Head Finish: Brass
C.
Fusible Link: Fusible solder link type temperature rated for specific area hazard.
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Sidewall Type:
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Type: Standard horizontal sidewall type with matching push on escutcheon plate and guard
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Head Finish: Brass
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Fusible Link: Fusible solder link type temperature rated for specific area hazard.
Guard: For pendent and sidewall sprinklers located within 7 feet of the floor or subject to mechanical damage
shall be provided with sprinkler guard with finish to match sprinkler head.

SCHEDULE 39 - PIPING SPECIALTIES

SCHEDULE 40 - Automatic Sprinkler Alarm Valve: Check type valve with divided seat ring, rubber faced clapper to
automatically actuate hydraulically operated alarms, and pressure switch with pressure retard chamber and variable
pressure trim.
SCHEDULE 41 - Alarm Gong: Water or Electric type.
SCHEDULE 42 - OS&Y Valve Tamper Switch shall be ADT Model No. 613 with cover tamper switch.
SCHEDULE 43 - Butterfly Valve Tamper Switch shall be Potter Signal Co., Model PIVSU-A2.
SCHEDULE 44 - Post Indicator Valve Tamper Switch shall be Potter Signal Co., Model PIVSU-A, Post Indicator Valve
Switch.
SCHEDULE 45 - Fire Department Connection: Standard wall, Flush wall mounted, or Free-standing type with brass or
chrome-plated finish. Thread size to suit fire department hardware. Two-way threaded dust cap and chain of same
material and finish, 3/4 inch (19 mm) automatic drip shall be connected to drain. Mark "Sprinkler - Fire Department
Connection."
SCHEDULE 46 - Water Flow Switch: Vane type switch for mounting horizontal or vertical, with two contacts rated 10 amp
at 115 volt AC. Manufacture shall be Potter Electric Signal Co., Model VSR-D.

SCHEDULE 47 - PUMP CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE 48 - Statically and dynamically balance rotating parts.
SCHEDULE 49 - Construction shall permit complete servicing without breaking pipe or motor connections.
SCHEDULE 50 - Pumps shall operate at 1,750 rpm.

SCHEDULE 51 - HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

SCHEDULE 52 - Type: Centrifugal, direct connected.
SCHEDULE 53 - Casing: Cast iron, split case, single or double suction, rated for greater of 150 psig (1034 kPa) or 1.25 times actual working discharge pressure, renewable bronze wearing rings, flanged suction and discharge.
SCHEDULE 54 - Impeller: Bronze, fully enclosed, keyed to shaft.
SCHEDULE 55 - Shaft: High-grade alloy steel with copper, bronze, or stainless steel shaft sleeves.
SCHEDULE 56 - Bearings: Grease-lubricated ball bearings.
SCHEDULE 57 - Drive: Flexible coupling with coupling guard.
SCHEDULE 58 - Seals: Packing gland with at least four rings Teflon packing.
SCHEDULE 59 - Baseplate: High-grade heat-treated cast iron or reinforced heavy steel with integral drain rim and grout
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SCHEDULE 60 - VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS

SCHEDULE 61 - Type: Vertical, centrifugal turbine.
SCHEDULE 62 - Casing: Cast iron, rated for greater of 125 psig (862 kPa) or 1.25 times actual discharge working
pressure, discharge gauge, air vent, wear rings, seal-flush connection, drain plug, and flanged discharge.
SCHEDULE 63 - Impeller: Bronze, fully enclosed, keyed to shaft or secured with locknut.
SCHEDULE 64 - Shaft: Stainless steel or carbon steel with bronze or stainless steel sleeve through seal chamber.
SCHEDULE 65 - Seals: Packing gland with at least four rings Teflon packing.

SCHEDULE 66 - FIRE PUMP ACCESSORIES

SCHEDULE 67 - Check valve in discharge pipe.
SCHEDULE 68 - OS&Y gate or butterfly valves on system side of check valve and on supply side of pump.
SCHEDULE 69 - Fire pump bypass fitted with OS&Y gate or butterfly valves and check valve.
SCHEDULE 70 - Relief valve and open-type cone.
SCHEDULE 71 - Pressure gauges, suction and discharge.
SCHEDULE 72 - Circulation relief valve.
SCHEDULE 73 - Umbrella cock, automatic air release.
SCHEDULE 74 - Splash shield between pump and motor.
SCHEDULE 75 - Manifold with hose gate valves.

SCHEDULE 76 - ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE - EMERGENCY

SCHEDULE 77 - Motor: Squirrel-cage type; in dripproof NEMA250 type enclosure.
SCHEDULE 78 - Controller: Limited service type with auto-transformer, part winding starter, in NEMA MG1type
enclosure. Include the following:
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Magnetic starter energized manually and by pressure switch.
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Alarm circuit for power failure.

SCHEDULE 79 - DIESEL ENGINE DRIVE - EMERGENCY

SCHEDULE 80 - Performance specification for a diesel engine unit may require extra statements for engine cooling
method and coolant type, engine exhaust, fuel handling, and outside air operation. Coordinate electrical requirements,
interface with building control system, and fire and smoke alarm systems. Review control and start-up sequence with Fire
Marshall.
SCHEDULE 81 - Diesel Engine: In accordance with Equipment Schedule in this section or design drawing.
SCHEDULE 82 - Controller:
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Common local alarm bell with individual trouble lamps to indicate low oil-pressure, high cooling-water
temperature, engine failure to start, shut-down from overspeed, or battery failure.
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Intermittent cranking of engine with lockout if engine fails to start after three (3) attempts.
Provision for lockout alarm if battery is disconnected or becomes inoperative.
Provision for 10 second delayed start.
Circuits for cooling-water-line solenoid valve and outside air-damper location.

SCHEDULE 83 - FIRE PUMP ASSEMBLY CONTROLS

SCHEDULE 84 - Controller: Hands-off automatic switch, fire-water-pressure switch to operate pump drive, fire-waterpressure switches for alarms.
SCHEDULE 85 - Local alarms with indicating lights for low fire-water-pressure and high fire-water-pressure.
SCHEDULE 86 - Interface Contacts for remote circuits to indicate pump operational status and alarm status.

SCHEDULE 87 - PRESSURE BOOSTER (JOCKEY) PUMP

SCHEDULE 88 - Electrically operated pressure-booster pump to maintain pressure.
SCHEDULE 89 - Provide shutoff valves, check valve, and relief valves.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SCHEDULE 0 - JOB CONDITIONS AND COORDINATION WITH WORK

SCHEDULE 1 - Impairments of existing fire protection systems shall be minimized, coordinated with the University
Representative, and performed in accordance with NFPA 25. Existing fire protection systems shall be restored to service
at the end of each working day.
SCHEDULE 2 - If the work performed occurs within an existing building. equipment and material to be furnished and
installed on the Project shall be coordinated with existing space constraints. equipment and material shall be fabricated
such that complete systems may be broken down into sections suitable for lifting in the existing elevator and fit through
existing passageways without modification to the building unless otherwise noted, or other arrangements are made with
the Owner's Representative to provide access.
SCHEDULE 3 - Coordinate work schedule, material deliveries etc. with both the University Representative and other
contractors.
SCHEDULE 4 - Place pipe runs to minimize obstruction to other work.

SCHEDULE 5 - PREPARATION
SCHEDULE 6 - Ream pipe and tube ends to full inside diameter.
SCHEDULE 7 - Remove burrs and bevel plain-end ferrous pipe.
SCHEDULE 8 - Remove scale and foreign material, inside and outside, before assembly.

SCHEDULE 9 - INSTALLATION - PIPING

SCHEDULE 10 - Screw-joint steel piping up to and including 1-1/2 inches (40 mm) in diameter. Screw or weld 2 inch (50
mm) diameter piping. Weld piping from 2-1/2 inches (65 mm) in diameter and larger, including branch connections.
SCHEDULE 11 - Mechanical grooved joints may be used instead of threaded or welded joints.

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SCHEDULE 12 - Die-cut screw joints with full-cut, standard-taper pipe threads with red lead and linseed oil or other
nontoxic joint compound applied to male threads only.
SCHEDULE 13 - Coat threaded ends with pipe-lubricant compound.
SCHEDULE 14 - In steel piping, main-sized saddle branch connections or direct connection of branch lines to mains is
permitted if main is one pipe size larger than the branch for up to 6 inch (150 mm) mains, and if main is two pipe sizes
larger than branch for 8 inch (200 mm) and larger mains. Do not project branch pipes inside the main pipe.
SCHEDULE 15 - Braze copper tubes.
SCHEDULE 16 - Install piping in accordance with NFPA 13 for sprinkler systems and NFPA 14 for standpipe and hose
systems].
SCHEDULE 17 - Do not penetrate building structural members unless indicated.
SCHEDULE 18 - Provide sleeves when penetrating footings, floors, and walls.
SCHEDULE 19 - Seal pipe and sleeve penetration to achieve fire resistance equivalent to fire separation required.
SCHEDULE 20 - Place piping in concealed spaces above finished ceilings.

SCHEDULE 21 - INSTALLATION - VALVES

SCHEDULE 22 - Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.
SCHEDULE 23 - Provide gate valves for shutoff or isolating service.
SCHEDULE 24 - [Where approved, butterfly valves may be used instead of gate valves.]
SCHEDULE 25 - Provide drain valves at main shutoff valves, and at low points of piping and apparatus.
SCHEDULE 26 - Install buried shutoff valves in valve box. Provide post indicator.
SCHEDULE 27 - Provide double check-valve assembly at sprinkler system water-source connection.

SCHEDULE 28 - INSTALLATION - PUMP

SCHEDULE 29 - Pipe drain from pump bases, pump stuffing boxes, and pump casings to floor sinks or drains.
SCHEDULE 30 - Provide air-vent valves on pump cases.
SCHEDULE 31 - Use long radius elbows on suction side of pump.
SCHEDULE 32 - Do not support piping from pump casing.
SCHEDULE 33 - Align base mounted pumps.

SCHEDULE 34 - INSTALLATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

SCHEDULE 35 - Locate fire department connection with sufficient clearance from walls, obstructions, or adjacent
Siamese connectors to allow full swing of fire department wrench handle.

SCHEDULE 36 - INSTALLATION - ALARM GONG

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SCHEDULE 37 - Locate outside alarm gong on building wall as indicated on the drawings.

SCHEDULE 38 - INSTALLATION - SPRINKLER HEADS

SCHEDULE 39 - Coordinate head layout with reflected ceiling plan. Provide piping offsets as required to meet spacing
requirements. Coordinate head Installation with other ceiling mounted devices.
SCHEDULE 40 - Apply strippable tape or paper cover to ensure that concealed sprinkler-head cover plates do not receive
field paint finish.

SCHEDULE 41 - INSTALLATION - EMERGENCY [MOTOR] [ENGINE]

SCHEDULE 42 - Install in accordance with NFPA 13.

SCHEDULE 43 - PENETRATIONS
SCHEDULE 44 - The Subcontractor shall be responsible for openings and penetrations required for sprinkler piping.
SCHEDULE 45 - Cutting structural members for passing sprinkler piping or pipe hanger fastenings will not be permitted
except with approval of the University Representative.
SCHEDULE 46 - Suitable means shall be provided at each hole or penetration to maintain the designed fire resistance
rating of the wall, ceiling or floor assembly.
SCHEDULE 47 - Install split wall plates or escutcheons where exposed piping passes through a finished floor, wall or
ceiling. They shall fit snugly around piping. The finish of escutcheons or wall plates shall match the color of adjacent
walls, ceilings or floors.

SCHEDULE 48 - PAINTING
SCHEDULE 49 - Exposed piping, conduit, valves etc. will be painted by others. Clean exposed surfaces of oil, dirt, etc. to
the University Representatives satisfaction.
SCHEDULE 50 - Remove protective bags and wrappings after painting is completed. sprinkler heads, which have paint
on them, shall be replaced. Cleaning of painted sprinkler heads is not permitted.

SCHEDULE 51 - FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

SCHEDULE 52 - Clean and flush entire piping system of foreign matter.
SCHEDULE 53 - System Testing: Upon completion of installation and while piping is still exposed, hydrostatically test the
systems at 200 psig (1380 kPa) for a period of 2 hours, or, test at 50 psig (35 kPa) above static pressure if static pressure
is above 150 psig (1035 kPa).
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Portions of the system may be tested as they are completed. Forty-eight hour notice shall be given to the
University Representative and the authority having jurisdiction prior to test. University Representative shall be
witnessed the tests.
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The subcontractor shall be responsible for leaks in new and existing piping.

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A completed Subcontractor's material and test certificate shall be submitted to the University (as required by
section 1-10.1 of NFPA 13) prior to requesting approval of the installation.

0.4

Test pump, driver, and controller in accordance with NFPA 20.

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SCHEDULE 54 - SYSTEM ACTIVATION

SCHEDULE 55 - Activate automatic fire sprinkler systems in a timely manner upon test completion, and connect the water
flow alarm switch to the central alarm system upon activation of the fire sprinkler system.

SCHEDULE 56 - PUMP SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 57 - When appropriate, fire pump schedule shall indicate type, model numbers, location, service, capacity,
head, and motor size.
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