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3PART 1 – GENERAL
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51.1 SUMMARY
6 A. This Section specifies the water distribution piping system, including potable
7 cold, hot and re-circulated hot water piping including associated fittings, and
8 specialties within the building.
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101.2 RELATED SECTIONS
11 A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
12 Supplementary Conditions, Section XXXXXX and Division 1 Specification
13 sections apply to work of this section.
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151.3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
16 A. ASTM F 2389-16 - Standard Specification for Pressure-rated Polypropylene
17 (PP) Piping Systems
18 B. CSA B137.11 - Polypropylene (PP-R) Pipe and Fittings for Pressure
19 Applications
20 C. NSF/ANSI 14 – Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials
21 D. NSF/ANSI 61 – Drinking Water Systems Components – Health Effects
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231.4 DEFINITIONS
24 A. Definitions shall be in accordance with local plumbing codes and ASTM F
25 2389.
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271.5 SUBMITTALS
28 A. Material submittal booklet naming each product to be used identified by
29 manufacturer and product number, in accordance with Section XXXXXX.
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311.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
32 A. Material shall be certified by NSF International as complying with NSF 14,
33 NSF 61, and ASTM F 2389 or CSA B137.11.
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35 B. Material shall comply with manufacturers specifications.
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37 C. Special Engineered products shall be certified by NSF International as
38 complying with NSF 14.
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40PART 2 – PRODUCTS
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422.01 PIPE AND PIPING PRODUCTS
43 A. Pipe shall be manufactured from a PP-R resin (Fusiolen) meeting the short-term
44 properties and long-term strength requirements of ASTM F 2389. The pipe
45 shall contain no rework or recycled materials except that generated in the
46 manufacturer's own plant from resin of the same specification from the same
 1 raw material. All pipe shall be made in an extrusion process. Domestic hot
2 water shall contain a fiber layer (faser) to restrict thermal expansion. All pipe
3 shall comply with the rated pressure requirements of ASTM F 2389. All pipe
4 shall be certified by NSF International as complying with NSF 14, NSF 61, and
5 ASTM F 2389 or CSA B137.11.
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7 B. Pipe shall be Aquatherm® Green Pipe®, or Green Pipe® MF (Faser®),
8 available from Aquatherm, NA. Piping specifications and ordering information
9 are available at www.aquatherm.com.
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112.02 FITTINGS
12 A. Fittings shall be manufactured from a PP-R resin (Fusiolen) meeting the short-
13 term properties and long-term strength requirements of ASTM F 2389. The
14 fittings shall contain no rework or recycled materials except that generated in
15 the manufacturer's own plant from resin of the same specification from the same
16 raw material. All fittings shall be certified by NSF International as complying
17 with NSF 14, NSF 61, and ASTM F 2389 or CSA B137.11.
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19 B. Fittings shall be Aquatherm® Green pipe® available from Aquatherm, NA.
20 Fittings specifications and ordering information are available at
21 www.aquatherm.com.
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23 C. Fittings shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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252.03 WARRANTY
26 A. Manufacturer shall warrant pipe and fittings for 10 years to be free of defects in
27 materials or manufacturing.
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29 D. Warranty shall cover labor and material costs of repairing and/or replacing
30 defective materials and repairing any incidental damage caused by failure of the
31 piping system due to defects in materials or manufacturing.
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33 C. Warranty shall be in effect only upon submission by the contractor to the
34 manufacturer of valid pressure/leak test documentation indicating that the
35 system was tested and passed the manufacturer’s pressure/leak test.
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372.04 VALVES
38 A. Valves shall be manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer’s
39 specifications and shall comply with the performance requirements of ASTM F
40 2389 or CSA B137.11. The valves shall contain no rework or recycled
41 thermoplastic materials except that generated in the manufacturer's own plant
42 from resin of the same specification from the same raw material.
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44 B. Valves shall be Aquatherm® Green pipe® available from Aquatherm, NA.
45 Valve specifications and ordering information are available at
46 www.aquatherm.com.
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22.05 SMOKE AND FIRE RATINGS
3 A. Where indicated on the drawings that a Plenum-rated Piping System is needed,
4 then the pipe shall be wrapped and/or insulated with standard fiberglass or
5 mineral wool pipe insulation, field installed. For domestic hot water or heating
6 water systems, fittings may be left bare, no closer than every 6 ft. of pipe. For
7 domestic cold water or chilled water systems the entire piping system must be
8 wrapped or insulated to prevent condensation. The pipe, wrap or insulation as a
9 system shall meet the requirements of CAN/ULC-S102.2-03, ASTM E84 or UL
10 2846. The system shall have a Flame Spread Classification of less than 25 and
11 Smoke Development rating of less than 50.
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132.06 UV PROTECTION
14 A. Where indicated on the drawings that the pipe will be exposed to direct UV light
15 for more than 30 days, it shall be provided with a Factory applied, UV-resistant
16 coating or alternative UV protection.
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182.07 THERMAL AND VAPOR BARRIER
19 A. Insulation materials furnished and installed hereunder should meet the
20 minimum thickness requirements of American Society of Heating,
21 Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE 90.1 (current
22 edition), "Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings." However, if other
23 factors such as condensation control or personnel protection are to be
24 considered, the selection of the thickness of insulation should satisfy the
25 controlling factor.
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27 B. Where standard pipe insulation is indicated on the drawings or in these
28 specifications, the contractor shall provide a thermal (radiant, conductive,
29 and convective) and vapor barrier insulation. The insulation products shall
30 be provided in ______ R-value and _____thickness or as indicated on the
31 drawings or elsewhere in these specifications. The standard pipe insulation
32 shall be UV resistant, mold growth resistant and not contain asbestos, lead,
33 mercury, or mercury compounds.
34 1. For indoor systems operating at temperatures from 0°F (-18°C) to
35 200°F (93°C) and pipe sizes from ½” (20mm) to 12” (315 mm):
36 a. Owens Corning TM Fiberglas TM Insulation for Aquatherm with
37 ASJ Max® Positive Closure System, or approved equal.
38 2. For systems operating below ambient (32°F (0°C) to +65°F (18°C))
39 temperature and pipe sizes from ½” (20mm) to 12” (315 mm):
40 a. Owens Corning TM Vapor Wick® Pipe Insulation for Aquatherm,
41 or approved equal.
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43 C. For pipe sizes larger than 12” (315 mm) other approved manufacturers
44 include:
45 1. Owens Corning
46 2. Johns Manville
 1 3. National Rockwool
2 4. Approved Equal
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42.8 INTEGRATION OF AQUATHERM PIPE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS
5 A. General
6 1. When integrating Aquatherm piping systems with other systems or
7 components not made of PP-R (e.g. components not made of PP-R like
8 valves, pumps, other piping, check valves, strainers, etc.), take care to ensure
9 the operating parameters for PP-R will not damage other materials in the
10 system or vice versa.
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12 2. Verify all parts of the system as compatible with the medium being carried
13 before installation. Aquatherm pipe does not require treatment to protect it
14 from corrosion. Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) in the system may be
15 susceptible to corrosion. Provide water treatment to protect system metals.
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17 3. Do not mix Aquatherm pipe with other piping systems in conditions that
18 will cause the other system or components to fail.
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20 4. The issues described here are only of concern in DHWR-systems. For
21 domestic cold water (DCW) and mechanical (heating-cooling)-systems no
22 additional requirements or actions are necessary.
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24 B. Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems (DHWR)
25 1. When there is copper piping used in conjunction with PP-R in a DHWR
26 system, take care to ensure the operating conditions will not cause
27 degradation or erosion/corrosion of the copper.
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29 2. Follow the Copper Development Association guidelines (CDA Publication
30 A4015-14/16: The Copper Tube handbook – www.copper.org) for sizing,
31 temperature and flow velocity in the copper tubing.
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33 3. Sustained high levels of copper in DHWR piping can damage components
34 within the system, even PP-R.
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36 4. Damage caused by copper in the water resulting from erosion/corrosion or
37 other degradation of copper components in the DHWR system will void the
38 Aquatherm warranty.
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40 5. It is considered good design and operational practice to ensure that the
41 maximum HW-temperature within any part of the system / loop does not
42 exceed 60°C (140°F). Some regulations and codes further restrict the
43 temperature at any fixture to a maximum of 50°C (120°F). Do not exceed the
44 temperature rating of the pipe for the operating pressure.
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 1 6. Importantly, the maximum temperature used must not exceed the rating of
2 the pipe for the operating pressure. (See Aquatherm green pipe catalogue –
3 table: permissible working pressure potable/drinking water – Fluid
4 transported: water acc. to DIN 2000)
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6 7. Flow rates in a DHWR system should not exceed 0.5 m/s (1.5 ft./sec)
7 anywhere in the system, except in some special cases where velocities up to
8 1 m/s (3 ft./sec) are needed to achieve proper flow temperature. The CDA
9 Publication A4015-14/16 - The Copper Tube handbook - limits the velocity
10 in DHWR system to similar rates.
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12 8. When re-piping an existing DHWR-system originally installed in copper
13 tubing, ensure all possible copper is replaced. If some copper remains as part
14 of the system, strictly follow the rules and guidelines of the Copper
15 Development Association (CDA Publication A4015-14/16: The Copper Tube
16 Handbook) regarding flow rates and water conditions.
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18 9. Small amounts of copper or brass in valves and other equipment will
19 generally not cause an issue. If the copper fails, it may degrade O-rings,
20 gaskets, PP-R and other components as well, shortening their service life.
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22 10. When adding PP-R to an existing copper system in a DHWR-application, the
23 level of copper in the water shall be tested. These levels shall not exceed 0.1
24 mg/L (ppm). Higher levels of total copper indicate that the copper pipe is
25 corroding /eroding due to system and/or water conditions. See section
26 2.08.B.4 above. Do not install PP-R in the system under these conditions.
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28 C. DHWR system shall be Hydraulically balanced.
29 1. Hydraulic-balancing-valves shall be installed in every circulating loop
30 throughout the complete system to ensure the required flow rate is
31 maintained for each area of the building, and ensure that proper flow velocity
32 of the smaller return piping is maintained at or below the manufacturer’s or
33 CDA’s recommendations.
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35 2. Pipes shall be sized to avoid water hammer and excessive surge pressures.
36 Pump systems operating with on/off cycling, or pumps over-sized for the
37 piping, can create high pressure and fatigue the piping material.
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39 3. Avoid cavitation which can lead to excessive system noise and, more
40 importantly, can result in the erosion and degradation of the pipe surface and
41 other components.
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43 4. Properly sized variable-speed (VFD) constant pressure pumping systems
44 and pressure-sustaining valves can alleviate cavitation and water hammer.
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 1 5. The pumps shall be sized to operate at maximum efficiency with the lowest
2 energy usage for the required flow rate.
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4PART 3 - EXECUTION
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63.1 PIPING APPLICATIONS
7 A. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and
8 arrangement of domestic water piping. Indicated locations and arrangements
9 are used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, and other design
10 considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are
11 approved on coordination drawings.
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13 B. Installers shall be trained and certified to install the pipe according to the
14 manufacturer’s guidelines. Contact your local Aquatherm representative for
15 training.
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17 C. Install listed pipe materials and joining methods below in the following
18 applications:
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20 1. Underground Piping: Polypropylene (PP-R) piping in SDR 7.4,11, or 17.6
21 per manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM D2774.
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23 2. Aboveground: Polypropylene (PP-R) piping in SDR 7.4, 11, or 17.6 based
24 on the required minimum pressure rating and use temperature, in
25 accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM F2389.
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27 D. Installation must be accomplished with the proper tools for installing
28 Aquatherm piping following manufacturer’s instructions. Installation tools are
29 available from your local Aquatherm representative. Tools may be purchased or
30 rented.
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32 E.Install domestic water piping level and plumb.
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34 F. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service
35 areas at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited
36 unless specifically indicated otherwise.
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383.2 FUSION WELDING OF JOINTS
39 A. Install fittings and joints using socket-fusion, elecrofusion, or butt-fusion as
40 applicable for the fitting type. All fusion-weld joints shall be made in
41 accordance with the pipe and fitting manufacturer’s specifications and product
42 standards.
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44 B. Fusion-weld tooling, welding machines, and electrofusion devices shall be as
45 specified by the pipe and fittings manufacturer.
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 1 C. Prior to joining, the pipe and fittings shall be prepared in accordance with
2 ASTM F 2389 and the manufacturer’s specifications.
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4 D. Joint preparation, setting and alignment, fusion process, cooling times and
5 working pressure shall be in accordance with the pipe and fitting
6 manufacturer’s specifications.
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83.3 VALVE APPLICATIONS
9 A. Install gate valves close to the main on each branch and riser serving two or
10 more plumbing fixtures or equipment connections and where indicated.
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12 B. Install gate or ball valves on the inlet to each plumbing equipment item, on each
13 supply to each plumbing fixture not having stops on supplies, and elsewhere as
14 indicated.
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16 C. Install drain valves at the base of each riser, at low points of horizontal runs, and
17 where required to drain the water distribution piping system.
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19 D. Install swing check valves on the discharge side of each pump and elsewhere as
20 indicated.
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22 E.Install ball valves in each hot-water circulating loop and on the discharge side of
23 each pump.
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253.4 PIPING INSTALLATIONS
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27 A. Fire stopping shall be provided to both be compatible with the Aquatherm Piping
28 and meet the requirements of ASTM E 814 or ULC S115 , “Fire Tests of
29 Through-Penetration Firestops”. Pipe insulations or fire resistive coating shall be
30 removed where the pipe passes through a fire stop and, if required by the firestop
31 manufacturer, for 3 inches beyond the firestop outside of the fire barrier.
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33 B. When installed in systems with pumps in excess of 7.5 HP, piping shall be
34 protected from excessive heat generated by operating the pump at shut-off
35 conditions. Where the possibility exists that the pump will operate with no flow,
36 the protection method shall be a temperature relief valve or comparable level of
37 protection, set to a maximum temperature of 185°F.
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39 C. If heat tracing is specified for the piping, it should be installed on the pipe interior
40 or exterior. It must be suitable for use with plastic piping and be self-regulating to
41 ensure the surface temperature of the pipe and fittings will not exceed 158°F
42 (70°C).
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443.4 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

46 A. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint devices in Section XXXXXX

47 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment."
 1 B. Comply with requirements for pipe hanger, support products, and installation in
2 Section XXXXXX "Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and
3 Equipment."

4 1. Vertical Piping: MSS Type 8 or 42, clamps.

5 2. Individual, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs:

6 a. Adjustable, steel clevis hangers.

7 b. Clamps on strut trapeze.
8 c. Clamps on strut attached to structure.
9 d. Clamps attached directly to the structure.
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11 3. Base of Vertical Piping: MSS Type 52, spring hangers.

12 C. Support vertical piping and tubing at base and at each floor. For piping 2”
13 (63mm) or smaller, install mid-story guides.

14 D. Install hangers and supports at intervals specified in the applicable Plumbing

15 Code and/or as recommended by pipe manufacturer.

16 E. Hangers and supports shall also be provided within 1-foot of every change of
17 direction and within 1-foot of any pipe fittings and valves.

18 F. For hot water piping, provide clamps and supports that are felt or rubber/vinyl
19 coated or lined.

20 G. For cold water piping supports and clamps may be bare metal. Ensure that the
21 clamp or support does not have sharp edges that may scrape or gouge the piping.

22 H. Use care when installing riser clamps to not over tighten the clamps to cause
23 indentation of the pipe. Riser clamps shall be isolated from the building
24 structure by placing felt or rubber pads between the clamp and the structure.

25 I. All piping support materials shall be new and manufactured for the specific
26 purpose of supporting systems, equipment, pipes and accessories. No
27 improvised pipe support solutions shall be allowed.

28 J. Piping systems shall not have direct contact with the building structure. Provide
29 isolation at tub and shower valves and pipes passing through studs, joists or
30 plates. Use iron pipe sizes to fit Aquatherm pipe. Acceptable manufacturers for
31 pipe/structure isolation:
32 a. Holdrite
33 b. Oatey
34 c. Sioux Chief

353.5 EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

 1 A. Provide expansion and contraction controls, guides and anchors to take into
2 account the expansion and contraction of the pipe. Provide expansion loops or
3 offsets as required and as indicated in the manufacturer’s literature.
4 1. While Aquatherm MF (faser) piping can absorb most of their own
5 expansion stresses, this can cause the pipe to bow or bend.
6 2. Install anchor points at least every 120 feet.
7 3. Install expansion loop or offset between each anchor point. Expansion
8 device must be able to absorb all of the stresses between the two anchor
9 points. Refer to manufacturer’s published instructions, formulas and
10 calculations at www.aquatherm.com.
11 4. Non-MF pipes used for hot applications shall have expansion controls
12 every 30 feet of straight runs.
13 5. Vertical risers of MF piping shall be anchored at each floor.
14 6. Piping 2” and smaller shall have mid-story guides installed to prevent
15 bowing.
16 7. Provide anchor point at branch take-off in vertical riser of MF piping.

173.6 PRESSURE TESTING

18 A. While still accessible all piping shall be pressure/leak tested to the
19 manufacturer’s standards.
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21 B. Tests shall be carried out using water, compressed air or a mixture of the two. The
22 test pressure shall be as indicated in the pressure leak testing procedures required
23 by the manufacturer.
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25 C. Any leaks detected shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense by removing the
26 leaking part and replacing with new parts welded per the pipe manufacturer’s
27 guidelines. See www.aquatherm.com for additional details and forms.
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293.7 INSPECTING AND CLEANING
30 A. The pipes shall be flushed with cold water after finishing the installation. Flush
31 the system until the water runs clear of debris and dirt.
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33 B. Inspect and test piping systems following procedures of authorities having
34 jurisdiction and as specified by the piping system manufacturer.
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36 C. Clean and disinfect water distribution piping following procedures of the
37 manufacturer and/or the authority having jurisdiction.
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39END OF SECTION