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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
.1 Section Includes:
.1 Materials and installation for wet pipe fire protection and sprinkler systems for
heated areas.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

.1 Section 01 74 21 - Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.
.2 Section 21 13 16 - Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems.
.3 Section 21 12 01 – Standpipe and Hose Assembly.
.4 Section 23 05 05 - Installation of Pipework.
.5 Section 23 05 19.01 - Thermometers and Pressure Gauges - Piping Systems
.6 Section 28 31 00.01 – Mulitplex Fire Alarm System.
.7 Section 33 11 16.01 – Incoming Site Water Utility Distribution Piping.

1.3 REFERENCES
.1 American National Standards Institute/National Fire Prevention Association
(ANSI/NFPA)
.1 ANSI/NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
.2 ANSI/NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances.
.3 ANSI/NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
.2 Health Canada/Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
.1 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
.3 Underwriter's Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
.1 CAN4 S543, Standard for Internal Lug Quick Connect Couplings for Fire Hose.

1.4 SAMPLES
.1 Submit samples of following:
.1 Each type of sprinkler head.
.2 Signs.

1.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

.1 Design automatic wet pipe fire suppression sprinkler systems in accordance with
required and advisory provisions of NFPA 13, by hydraulic calculations for uniform
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distribution of water over design area. Occupancy hazard shall be as required by NFPA
13.

.2 Include with each system materials, accessories, and equipment inside and outside
building to provide each system complete and ready for use.

.3 Design and provide each system to give full consideration to blind spaces, piping,
electrical equipment, ducts, and other construction and equipment in accordance with
detailed shop drawings.

.4 Locate sprinkler heads in consistent pattern with ceiling grid, lights, and air supply
diffusers.

.5 Devices and equipment for fire protection service: ULC approved for use in wet pipe
sprinkler systems.

.6 Location of Sprinkler Heads:

.1 Locate heads in relation to ceiling and spacing of sprinkler heads not to exceed
that permitted by NFPA 13.
.2 Uniformly space sprinklers on branch.
.7 Water Distribution:
.1 Make distribution uniform throughout the area in which sprinkler heads will
open.
.2 Discharge from individual heads in hydraulically most remote area to be 100%
of specified density required in NFPA 13.
.8 Density of Application of Water:
.1 Size pipe to provide specified density when system is discharging specified total
maximum required flow.
.2 Application to horizontal surfaces below sprinklers shall be lpm per m² as
required for NFPA 13.
.9 Sprinkler Discharge Area:
.1 Area: hydraulically most remote m² area as defined in NFPA 13.
.10 Outside Hose Allowances:
.1 Include allowance in hydraulic calculations of lpm for outside hose streams per
NFPA.
.11 Friction Losses:
.1 Calculate losses in piping in accordance with Hazen-Williams formula with 'C'
value of 120 for steel piping, 150 for copper tubing, and 140 for cement-lined
ductile-iron piping.
.12 Water Supply:
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.1 Conduct flow and pressure test of water supply in vicinity of project to obtain
criteria for basis of design in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 13.
.13 Show the following in the drawings submitted to the Owner’s Representative for
approval.
.1 Show the layout and size of all piping and equipment from the point of
connection to the water supply, to the sprinkler cross mains. The contract
drawings must include a detailed sprinkler riser diagram. Water velocity in the
piping should not exceed 6 m/s (20 ft/s).
.2 Show location and size of service mains, interior feed mains, control valves,
sprinkler risers, drain lines, sectional valves and inspector's test valves and
switches on the drawings.
.3 Specify waterflow data including hydrant flow results, including location where
the hydrant flow test was conducted, the location and size of existing mains and
new water supply lines that will serve the sprinkler system (including all
supervisory valves), and the location and size of all risers.
.4 Highlight or clearly indicate the area(s) to be protected by sprinklers on the
drawings.
.5 Specify waterflow requirements including the design density, design area, the
hose stream demand (including location of the hose stream demand), the
duration of supply, and sprinkler spacing and area of coverage in this section.
.6 Show the location of the backflow preventer (including provisions for a drain
and access for maintenance) where the potable water supply system is at risk of
contamination by the sprinkler system on the drawings.
.7 Show all provisions necessary for forward flow testing of the backflow preventer
at system demand, as required by NFPA 13 on the drawings. Indicate location of
all components and required items, including test ports, for pressure
measurements both upstream and downstream of the backflow preventer, a drain
to the building exterior, and appropriate permanent means of disposing of the
large quantity of water that will be involved in the initial test and subsequent
annual tests.
.8 Highlight all concealed spaces on the drawings that require sprinkler protection,
such as spaces above suspended ceilings that are built of combustible material or
that can contain combustible materials, such as storage, and communication
cabling that is not fire-rated.
.9 Provide details on the drawings of pipe restraints for underground piping. This
includes details of pipe clamps, tie rods, mechanical retainer glands, and thrust
blocks.

1.6 SUBMITTALS
.1 Product Data:
.1 Submit manufacturer's printed product literature, specifications and datasheet in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
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.1 Submit two copies of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information

System (WHMIS) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in accordance
with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2 Shop Drawings:
.1 Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal
Procedures.
.1 Shop drawings: submit drawings stamped and signed by designer
registered and acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
.2 Indicate:
.1 Materials.
.2 Finishes.
.3 Method of anchorage
.4 Number of anchors.
.5 Supports.
.6 Reinforcement.
.7 Assembly details.
.8 Accessories.
.3 Quality assurance submittals: submit following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 -
Submittal Procedures.
.1 Test reports:
.1 Submit certified test reports for wet pipe fire protection sprinkler
systems from approved independent testing laboratories, indicating
compliance with specifications for specified performance characteristics
and physical properties.
.2 Certificates: submit certificates signed by manufacturer certifying that
materials comply with specified performance characteristics and
physical properties.
.3 Instructions: submit manufacturer's installation instructions.
.2 Manufacturer's Field Reports: manufacturer's field reports specified.
.4 Closeout Submittals:
.1 Submit maintenance and engineering data for incorporation into manual
specified in Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals in accordance with
ANSI/NFPA 20.
.2 Manufacturer's Catalog Data, including specific model, type, and size for:
.1 Pipe and fittings.
.2 Alarm valves.
.3 Valves, including gate, check, and globe.
.4 Water motor alarms.
.5 Sprinkler heads.
.6 Pipe hangers and supports.
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.7 Pressure or flow switch.

.8 Fire department connections.
.9 Excess pressure pump.
.10 Mechanical couplings.
.3 Drawings:
.1 Sprinkler heads and piping system layout.
.1 Prepare 760 mm by 1050 mm detail working drawings of system
layout in accordance with NFPA 13, "Working Drawings
(Plans)".
.2 Show data essential for proper installation of each system.
.3 Show details, plan view, elevations, and sections of systems
supply and piping.
.4 Show piping schematic of systems supply, devices, valves, pipe,
and fittings. Show point to point electrical wiring diagrams.
.2 Electrical wiring diagrams.
.4 Design Data:
.1 Calculations of sprinkler system design.
.2 Indicate type and design of each system and certify that each system has
performed satisfactorily in the manner intended for not less than 18
months.
.5 Field Test Reports:
.1 Preliminary tests on piping system.
.6 Records:
.1 As-built drawings of each system.
.1 After completion, but before final acceptance, submit complete
set of as-built drawings of each system for record purposes.
.2 Submit 760 mm by 1050 mm drawings on reproducible Mylar
film with title block similar to full size contract drawings.
.7 Operation and Maintenance Manuals:
.1 Provide maintenance data for incorporation into manual specified in
Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals.
.2 Provide detailed hydraulic calculations including summary sheet, and
Contractors Material and Test Certificate for aboveground and
underground piping and other documentation for incorporation into
manual specified in Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals in
accordance with ANSI/NFPA 13.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1 Qualifications:
.1 Installer: certified journeyperson in wet sprinkler systems with 5 years
documented experience approved by manufacturer.
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.2 Health and Safety:

.1 Do construction occupational health and safety in accordance with Section
01 35 29.06 - Health and Safety Requirements.

1.8 MAINTENANCE
.1 Extra Materials:
.1 Provide maintenance materials in accordance with Section 01 78 00 - Closeout
Submittals.
.2 Provide spare sprinklers and tools as required by ANSI/NFPA 13.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

.1 Packing, shipping, handling and unloading:
.1 Deliver, store and handle in accordance with Section 01 61 00 - Common
Product Requirements.
.2 Deliver, store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer's written
instructions.
.2 Storage and Protection:
.1 Store materials indoors in dry location.
.2 Store and protect materials from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at
temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.
.3 Waste Management and Disposal:
.1 Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal: separate waste
materials for reuse and recycling in accordance with Section 01 74 21 -
Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ABOVE GROUND PIPING SYSTEMS

.1 Provide fittings for changes in direction of piping and for connections.
.1 Make changes in piping sizes through tapered reducing pipe fittings, bushings
will not be permitted.
.2 Perform welding in shop; field welding will not be permitted.

.3 Conceal piping in areas with suspended ceiling.

2.2 PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES

.1 Pipe:
.1 Ferrous: to ANSI/NFPA 13.
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.2 Copper tube: to ANSI/NFPA 13.

.2 Fittings and joints to ANSI/NFPA 13:
.1 Ferrous: screwed, welded, flanged or roll grooved.
.2 Copper tube: screwed, soldered, brazed.
.3 Provide welded, threaded, grooved-end type fittings into which sprinkler heads,
sprinkler head riser nipples, or drop nipples are threaded.
.4 Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings and fittings which use steel
gripping devices to bite into pipe when pressure is applied will not be permitted.
.5 Rubber gasketted grooved-end pipe and fittings with mechanical couplings are
permitted in pipe sizes 32 mm and larger.
.6 Fittings: ULC approved for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems.
.7 Ensure fittings, mechanical couplings, and rubber gaskets are supplied by same
manufacturer.
.8 Side outlet tees using rubber gasketted fittings are not permitted.
.9 Sprinkler pipe and fittings: metal.
.3 Valves:
.1 ULC listed for fire protection service.
.2 Gate valves: open by counterclockwise rotation.
.3 Provide rising stem OS & Y valve beneath each alarm valve in each riser when
more than one alarm valve is supplied from same water supply pipe.
.4 Check valves: flanged clear opening swing-check type with flanged inspection
and access cover plate for sizes 10 cm and larger.
.5 Provide gate valve in piping protecting elevator hoistways, machine rooms, and
machinery spaces.
.6 Provide ball or butterfly valves for zone control.
.4 Pipe hangers:
.1 ULC listed for fire protection services in accordance with NFPA.
.5 Riser manifold assembly
.1 Provide floor control assembly in accordance with NFPA 13 consisting of
supervised control valve, pressure gauge, flow switch, sight glass, test valve,
drain valve and corrosion resistant orifice equal to smallest sprinkler orifice in
the system.
.2 Provide as alternative to the above a riser manifold assembly with flow switch,
pressure gauge with isolating valve, test/drain valve with orifice and sight glass.

2.3 SPRINKLER HEADS

.1 General: to ANSI/NFPA 13 and ULC listed for fire services.

.2 Sprinkler Head Type:

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.1 Type A: upright bronze.

.2 Type B: pendant chrome glass bulb type.
.3 Type B: pendant chrome glass bulb type - Semi-recessed.
.4 Type C: recessed polished satin chrome glass bulb type with ring and cup.
.5 Type D: concealed glass bulb with cover to match ceiling finish.
.6 Type E: side wall polished satin chrome glass bulb type.
.3 Provide nominal 12 mm orifice sprinkler heads.
.1 Release element of each head to be of intermediate temperature rating or higher
as suitable for specific application.
.2 Provide polished stainless steel ceiling plates or chromium-plated finish on
copper alloy ceiling plates, and chromium-plated pendent sprinklers below
suspended ceilings.
.3 Provide corrosion-resistant sprinkler heads and sprinkler head guards in
accordance with NFPA 13.
.4 Provide sprinkler heads as required.
.5 Deflector: not more than 75 mm below suspended ceilings.
.6 Ceiling plates: not more than 25 mm deep.
.7 Ceiling cups: not permitted.

2.4 ALARM CHECK VALVE

.1 Alarm check valve to ANSI/NFPA 13 and ULC listed for fire service.

.2 Provide variable pressure type alarm valve complete with retarding chamber, alarm test
valve, alarm shutoff valve, drain valve, pressure gages, accessories, and appurtenances
for proper operation of system.

2.5 WATER MOTOR ALARMS

.1 Provide alarms approved weatherproof and guarded type, to sound locally on flow of
water in each corresponding sprinkler system.

.2 Mount alarms on outside of outer walls of each building at location as directed.

.3 Provide separate drain piping directly to exterior of building.

2.6 SUPERVISORY SWITCHES

.1 General: to ANSI/NFPA 13 and ULC listed for fire service.

.2 Valves:
.1 Mechanically attached to valve body, with normally open and normally closed
contacts and supervisory capability.
.3 Pressure or flow switch type:
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.1 With normally open and normally closed contacts and supervisory capability.
.2 Provide switch with circuit opener or closer for automatic transmittal of alarm
over facility fire alarm system.
.3 Connect into building fire alarm system.
.4 Connection of switch: Section 28 31 01 - Fire Alarm Systems.
.5 Alarm actuating device: mechanical diaphragm controlled retard device
adjustable from 10 to 60 seconds and instantly recycle.

.4 Pressure alarm switch:

.1 With normally open and normally closed contacts and supervisory capability.

2.7 WATER GONG

.1 To ANSI/NFPA 13 and ULC listed for fire service. Location as indicated.

2.8 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

.1 Provide connections approximately 1.5 m above finish grade, location as indicated.

.2 To ANSI/NFPA 13 and ULC S543 listed, Siamese type.

.3 Polished bronze chrome plated recessed or exposed of approved two-way type with plug,
chain, and identifying fire department connection escutcheon plate.

.4 Thread specifications: compatible with local fire department.

2.9 EXCESS PRESSURE PUMP

.1 Provide pumps on each sprinkler piping riser.

.2 Pumps:
.1 Pumps: positive displacement, gear type rated at 1 lpm, integrally mounted with
motor.
.2 Double acting displacement type, open cylinder design, direct drive, ULC listed,
complete with relief valve.
.3 Pump and motor unit:
.1 Approved for automatic wet pipe fire extinguishing sprinkler systems; complete
with pilot light panel, differential motor control switch, high pressure switch,
and low pressure switch.
.2 NEMA Class B squirrel cage induction 1725 rpm, continuous duty, drip proof,
ball bearing, maximum temperature rise 50 degrees C, 0.25 kW, 120/1/60.
.3 Capacity: 7.6 L/min.
.4 Provide electrical power supply connections for pump and pilot light panel at supply side
of building service panel.
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.5 Provide separate fused safety-type switch with locked lever for each connection.

.6 Provide pressure pump sensing piping in supply piping upstream of fire pump.

.7 Pump operation switch: to operate excess pressure pump with pressure differential of
103 kPa.

.8 Shut-off valve and strainer on pump inlet. Relief valve, check valve and shut-off valve on
discharge connections.

2.10 PRESSURE GAUGES

.1 ULC listed and to Section 23 05 19.01 - Thermometers and Pressure Gauges - Piping
Systems.

.2 Maximum limit of not less than twice normal working pressure at point where installed.

2.11 BURIED WATER PIPING SYSTEM

.1 Pipe and Fittings:
.1 Provide outside-coated, cement-mortar lined, ductile-iron pipe, and fittings, in
accordance with NFPA 24, for piping under building and outside of building
walls.
.2 Anchor joints in accordance with NFPA 24.
.3 Provide concrete thrust block at elbow where pipe turns up toward the floor, and
restrain pipe riser with steel rods from elbow to flange above floor.
.4 Minimum pipe size: 150 mm.
.5 Minimum depth of cover: 1.5 metres at finish grade.
.6 Piping beyond 1.5 metres outside of building walls: provided under Section 33
11 16 01 - Incoming Site Water Utility Distribution Piping.
.2 Ductile Iron Pipes:
.1 Class 200, Type: cement-mortar lined.
.3 Fittings for Ductile Cast Iron Pipes:
.1 Type mechanical joint, and flange.
.2 Fittings: painted with tar epoxy resin paint.
.4 Exterior Coating for Ductile Iron Pipes and Fittings:
.1 Type for exposed pipe.
.2 Type for submerged pipe.
.5 Rubber Gasket for Pipe Connection:

.6 Bolt and Nut for Flange:

.1 Galvanized Hexagon Head bolts and Hexagon nuts.
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.7 Valves:
.1 In accordance with NFPA 24.
.2 Gate valves: ULC listed and opened by counterclockwise rotation.
.8 Post Indicator Valves:
.1 Provide with operating nut located about 1.5 m above finish grade.
.2 Gate valves for use with indicator post, ULC listed.
.3 Indicator posts: ULC listed.
.4 Provide each indicator post with 1 coat of primer and two coats of red enamel
paint.
.9 Valve Boxes:
.1 Except where indicator posts are provided, for each buried valve, provide cast-
iron, ductile-iron, plastic valve box of suitable size.
.2 Plastic boxes: constructed of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) inorganic
fiber-reinforced black polyolefin.
.3 Provide cast-iron, ductile-iron, plastic cover for valve box with word English
wording for "WATER" cast on cover.
.4 Minimum box shaft diameter: 13.3 cm.
.5 Coat cast-iron ductile-iron boxes with bituminous paint applied to minimum dry-
film thickness of 10 mil.
.10 Buried Utility Warning and Identification Tape:
.1 Provide detectable aluminum foil plastic backed tape detectable magnetic plastic
tape manufactured specifically for warning and identification of buried piping
detectable by electronic detection instrument.
.2 Provide tape in rolls, 7.6 cm minimum width, colour coded in accordance with
local utility, with warning and identification imprinted in bold black letters
continuously and repeatedly over entire tape length.
.3 Warning and identification: to read "CAUTION BURIED WATER PIPING
BELOW".
.4 Use permanent code and letter colouring unaffected by moisture and other
substances contained in trench backfill material.

2.12 PIPE SLEEVES

.1 Provide pipe sleeves where piping passes through walls, floors, and roofs.

.2 Secure sleeves in position and location during construction.

.3 Provide sleeves of sufficient length to pass through entire thickness of walls, floors, and
roofs.

.4 Provide 12 mm minimum clearance between exterior of piping and interior of sleeve or

core-drilled hole.
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.1 Firmly pack space with mineral wool insulation.

.2 Seal space at both ends of sleeve or core-drilled hole with plastic waterproof
cement which will dry to firm but pliable mass, provide mechanically adjustable
segmented elastomeric seal.
.3 In fire walls and fire floors, seal both ends of pipe sleeves or core-drilled holes
with ULC listed fill, void, or cavity material.
.5 Sleeves in masonry and concrete walls, floors, and roofs:
.1 Provide hot-dip galvanized steel, ductile-iron, cast-iron sleeves.
.2 Core drilling of masonry and concrete may be provided in lieu of pipe sleeves
when cavities in core-drilled hole are completely grouted smooth.
.6 Sleeves in other than masonry and concrete walls, floors, and roofs:
.1 Provide 0.61 mm thick galvanized steel sheet.

2.13 ESCUTCHEON PLATES

.1 Provide one piece or split hinge type metal plates for piping passing through walls,
floors, and ceilings in exposed spaces.

.2 Provide polished stainless steel plates chromium-plated finish on copper alloy plates in
finished spaces.

.3 Provide paint finish on metal plates in unfinished spaces.

2.14 INSPECTOR'S TEST CONNECTION

.1 Locate inspector's test connection at hydraulically most remote part of each system,
provide test connections approximately 3 m above floor for each sprinkler system or
portion of each sprinkler system equipped with alarm device.

.2 Provide test connection piping to location where discharge will be readily visible and
where water may be discharged without property damage.

.3 Provide discharge orifice of same size as corresponding sprinkler orifice.

2.15 SIGNS
.1 Attach properly lettered English and approved metal signs to each valve and alarm
device to ANSI/NFPA 13.

.2 Permanently fix hydraulic design data nameplates to riser of each system.

2.16 ANTIFREEZE
.1 Antifreeze loops to ANSI/NFPA 13, locations as indicated.
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2.17 SPARE PARTS CABINET

.1 Provide metal cabinet with extra sprinkler heads and sprinkler head wrench adjacent to
each alarm valve. Number and types of extra sprinkler heads as specified in NFPA 13.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

.1 Compliance: comply with manufacturer's written recommendations or specifications,
including product technical bulletins, handling, storage and installation instructions, and
datasheet.

3.2 INSTALLATION
.1 Install, inspect and test to acceptance in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 13 and
ANSI/NFPA 25.

3.3 PIPE INSTALLATION

.1 Install piping straight and true to bear evenly on hangers and supports. Do not hang
piping from plaster ceilings.

.2 Keep interior and ends of new piping and existing piping thoroughly cleaned of water
and foreign matter.

.3 Keep piping systems clean during installation by means of plugs or other approved
methods. When work is not in progress, securely close open ends of piping to prevent
entry of water and foreign matter.

.4 Inspect piping before placing into position.

3.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

.1 Coordinate electrical work associated with this section under Section 26 05 00 -
Common Work Results – Electrical and electrical contractor.

.2 Coordinate fire alarm system under Division 28.

.3 Coordinate control and fire alarm wiring, including connections to fire alarm systems, in
accordance with Canadian Electrical Code and electrical contractor.

.4 Wiring in rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit by electrical contractor.

3.5 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

.1 Notify Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 days prior to connection date.
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.2 Use tapping or drilling machine valve and mechanical joint type sleeves for connections
to be made under pressure.

.3 Bolt sleeves around main piping.

.4 Bolt valve to branch connection. Open valve, attach drilling machine, make tap, close
valve, and remove drilling machine, without interruption of service.

.5 Furnish materials required to make connections into existing water supply systems, and
perform excavating, backfilling, and other incidental labour as required.

3.6 BURIED PIPING SYSTEM

.1 Bury tape with printed side up at depth of 300 mm below the top surface of earth or top
surface of subgrade under pavements.

3.7 FIELD PAINTING

.1 Clean, pretreat, prime, and paint new systems including valves, piping, conduit, hangers,
supports, miscellaneous metalwork, and accessories.

.2 Apply coatings to clean, dry surfaces, using clean brushes.

.3 Clean surfaces to remove dust, dirt, rust, and loose mill scale.

.4 Immediately after cleaning, provide metal surfaces with 1 coat of pretreatment primer
applied to minimum dry film thickness of 0.3 mil, and one coat of zinc chromate primer
applied to minimum dry film thickness of 1.0 mil.

.5 Shield sprinkler heads with protective covering while painting is in progress.

.6 Upon completion of painting, remove protective covering from sprinkler heads.

.7 Remove sprinkler heads which have been painted and replace with new sprinkler heads.

.8 Provide primed surfaces with following:

.1 Piping in Finished Areas:
.1 Provide primed surfaces with 2 coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces.
.2 Provide valves and operating accessories with 1 coat of red alkyd gloss
enamel applied to minimum dry film thickness of 1.0 mil.
.3 Provide piping with 50 mm wide red enamel bands or self-adhering red
plastic bands spaced at maximum of 6 m intervals throughout piping
systems.
.2 Piping in Unfinished Areas:
.1 Provide primed surfaces with one coat of red alkyd gloss enamel applied
to minimum dry film thickness of 1.0 mil in attic spaces, spaces above
suspended ceilings, crawl spaces, pipe chases, mechanical equipment
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room, and spaces where walls or ceiling are not painted or not
constructed of a prefinished material.
.2 Provide piping with 50 mm wide red enamel bands or self-adhering red
plastic bands spaced at maximum of 6 m intervals.

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

.1 Site Test, Inspection:
.1 Perform test to determine compliance with specified requirements in presence of
Owner’s Representative.
.2 Test, inspect, and approve piping before covering or concealing.
.3 Preliminary Tests:
.1 Hydrostatically test each system at 1400 kPa for a 2 hour period with no
leakage or reduction in pressure.
.2 Flush piping with potable water in accordance with NFPA 13.
.3 Piping above suspended ceilings: tested, inspected, and approved before
installation of ceilings.
.4 Test alarms and other devices.
.5 Test water flow alarms by flowing water through inspector's test
connection. When tests have been completed and corrections made,
submit signed and dated certificate in accordance with NFPA 13.
.4 Formal Tests and Inspections:
.1 Do not submit request for formal test and inspection until preliminary
test and corrections are completed and approved.
.2 Submit written request for formal inspection at least fifteen (15) working
days prior to inspection date.
.3 Repeat required tests as directed.
.4 Correct defects and make additional tests until systems comply with
contract requirements.
.5 Furnish appliances, equipment, instruments, connecting devices, and
personnel for tests.
.6 Authority of Jurisdiction, will witness formal tests and approve systems
before they are accepted.
.2 Manufacturer's Field Services:
.1 Obtain written report from manufacturer verifying compliance of Work, in
handling, installing, applying, protecting and cleaning of product and submit
Manufacturer's Field Reports as described in PART 1 - SUBMITTALS.
.2 Provide manufacturer's field services consisting of product use recommendations
and periodic site visits for inspection of product installation in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
.3 Schedule site visits, to review Work, as directed in PART 1 - QUALITY
ASSURANCE.
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.3 Site Tests:
.1 Field test each fire pump, driver and controllers in accordance with ANSI/NFPA
20. Testing shall include:
.1 Verification of proper installation, system initiation, adjustment and fine
tuning.
.2 Verification of the sequence of operations and alarm systems.
.2 Testing to be witnessed by authority having jurisdiction.
.3 Develop, with Owner’s Representative assistance, detailed instructions for O &
M of this installation.

3.9 CLEANING
.1 Proceed in accordance with Section 01 74 11 - Cleaning

.2 Upon completion and verification of performance of installation, remove surplus

materials, excess materials, rubbish, tools and equipment.

END OF SECTION