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Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of Section 01010 Summary of Work.(#`  s4:#  REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:  r5#  CSI format, editorial changes: 9/97 Metric: Technical Update: POINT OF CONTACT: Phone: (303) 98768%0*(( XM s4 #d `7#`(#6WET PIPE FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS Project Name (ftr B)` (#T[9/97] .13930   b-SECTION 13930 !WET PIPE FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1SUMMARY(# A.Section Includes: [Designing,] [furnishing,] [and] [installing] [and] [modifying existing] automatic wet pipe fire extinguishing sprinkler systems.(# B.Related Sections:(# ************************************************** USE EITHER 01009 OR 01010. EITHER SECTION 01330 OR 01458 MUST BE USED WHEN 01010 IS USED. ************************************************** Summary of Work !&+Section 01010(# Submittal Procedures&+ 0Section 01330(# Certificates@ @ Section 01331(#@ Closeout Submittals` &+0Section 01780(# Trenching@ @ Section 02321 Valves and Valve Boxes` &+Section 02641(# Utility Line Marking` &+Section 02501(# Testing of Piping Systems+0Section 02518(# Water Supply Wells !&0 +Section 02525(# Disinfection of Water Distribution Systems9Section 02512 Alarm and Detection Systems+Section 16720 1.2SYSTEM DESCRIPTION(# A.Requirements: The wet pipe fire extinguishing sprinkler system shall be for [  hazard occupancy] [uniform distribution of water by hydraulic design] to afford complete fire protection coverage throughout  . The design, equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be according to the provisions of NFPA 13, except as modified herein.(# 1.3SUBMITTALS(# A.General: Submittals shall be according to [Section 01300 Submittals.] [Section 1365 Certificates of Conformance.](# B.Manufacturer's Literature: Submit [____] copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data for the following items to be used on this project.(# 1.` ` Pipe, fittings, and mechanical couplings(#` 2.` ` Alarm valves(#` 3.` ` Valves, including gate, check, and globe(#` 4.` ` Water-motor alarms(#` 5.` ` Sprinkler heads(#` 6.` ` Pipe hangers(#` 7.` ` Pressure switch(#` 8.` ` Fire department inlet connection(#` C.Maintenance Instructions: Submit [____] copies of the manufacturer's maintenance instructions for the Alarm valves and excess pressure pump to be used on this project. (#}&0*s's'ԌD.Shop Drawings: Submit [____] copies of shop drawings for sprinkler system layout to be used on this project. [Drawings shall be prepared by and bear the stamp of a [registered [_______________] engineer] [licensed architect.] [Shop drawings shall [_______________].] [A bill of materials shall be furnished with the shop drawings.] Include a schedule showing the location of [_______________.] Drawings shall be [same] [larger] scale as the full size Contract Drawings.(# E.Certificates of Conformance: Submit [____] copies of Certificates of Conformance according to Section 01331 Certificates for Contractor's material and test certificates.(# F.Hydraulic Calculations: Submit [____] copies of the hydraulic calculations for uniform distribution of water over the design area.(#  PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1DESIGN OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS(# A.Criteria: The design of wet pipe for extinguishing sprinkler systems shall be by [pipe schedules for [ ] hazard occupancy] [or] [hydraulic calculations for uniform distribution of water over the design area] and shall conform to NFPA 13 and the requirements as specified herein.(# B.Distribution of Water: Distribution shall be essentially uniform throughout the area in which it is assumed the sprinkler heads will open. Variation in discharge from individual heads in the hydraulically most remote area shall be between 100 and 120 percent of the specified density.(# C.Density Application of Water: Size pipe to provide the specified density when the system is discharging the specified total maximum required flow. Application to horizontal surfaces below the sprinklers shall be [ ] gpm per square foot.(# D.Sprinkler Discharge Area: Area shall be the hydraulically most remote[ ] square feet area as defined in NFPA 13.(# E.Outside Hose Allowances: Hydraulic calculations shall include an allowance of [ ] gpm for outside hose streams.(# F.Friction Losses: Calculate losses in pipe in accordance with the Hazen - Williams formula with 'C' value of [120 for steel pipe], [150 for copper tube], [140 for buried cement-lined ductile-iron pipe and asbestos cement pipe.](# G.Location of Sprinkler Heads: Heads in relation to the ceiling and the spacing of sprinkler heads shall not exceed [that permitted by NFPA 13 for [ ] hazard occupancy.] [ ] square feet per head.]] The spacing of sprinklers on the branch lines shall be essentially uniform.(# H.Water Supply: Base hydraulic calculations on a static pressure of [ ] psig with [ ] gpm being available at a residual pressure of [ ] psig at the [junction with the distribution system.] [base of the riser.](# 2.2EQUIPMENT(# }&0*s's'ԌA.Sprinkler Heads: Heads shall have nominal 0.50-inch [or 0.53-inch] orifice. Release element of each head shall be of the intermediate temperature rating or higher as suitable for the individual location where it is installed. Provide chromium-plated ceiling plates and pendent sprinklers below suspended ceilings. [Provide corrosion-resistant sprinkler heads and sprinkler head guards as required by NFPA 13.](# B.Cabinet: Provide extra sprinkler heads and sprinkler head wrench in a metal cabinet adjacent to the alarm valve within each building. The number and types of extra sprinkler heads shall be as specified in NFPA 13.(# C.Alarm Valve: Provide variable pressure type alarm valve complete with retarding chamber, alarm test valve, alarm shut-off valve, drain valve, pressure gauges, accessories, and appurtenances necessary for the proper operation of the system.(# D.Water Motor Alarm: Provide alarms of the approved weatherproof and guarded type, to sound locally on the flow of water in each sprinkler system to which it is connected. Mount alarms on the outside of the outer walls of each building, at a location as directed.(# E.Pressure Switch: Provide switch with circuit opener or closer for the automatic transmittal of an alarm over the facility fire alarm system and connect into the fire alarm system. Alarm actuating device shall be of the mechanical diaphragm controlled water pressure type with retard device adjustable from 10 to 60 seconds and shall be of a type which instantly recycles when pressure is released on the diaphragm. Install the switch in the alarm valve trim ahead of all valves so that the switch cannot be shut off. (# 2.3ABOVE GROUND PIPING SYSTEMS(# A.Pipe and Fittings: Inspect, test, and approve piping before burying, covering, or concealing. Provide fittings for changes in direction of piping and for all connections. Make changes in piping sizes through tapered reducing pipe fittings; the use of bushings will not be permitted. Welding shall be performed in the shop; field welding will not be permitted.(# B.Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings: NFPA 13, [except as modified herein.] [except steel piping shall be Schedule 40 for sizes less than 8 inches, and Schedule 30 or 40 for sizes 8 inches and larger.] Fittings into which sprinkler heads, sprinkler head riser nipples, or drop nipples are threaded shall be welded, threaded, or grooved-end type. Use of plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings (which utilize steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe when pressure is applied) will not be permitted. Rubber gasketed grooved-end pipe and fittings with mechanical couplings shall be permitted in pipe sizes 1.25 inches and larger; fittings shall be UL 213 listed for use in sprinkler systems.(# C.Pipe Hangers: Shall be according to NFPA 13.(# D.Valves: Shall be as required by NFPA 13 and of types approved for fire service. Gate valves shall open by counterclockwise rotation. Check valves shall be flanged clear opening swing check type with flanged inspection and access cover plate for sizes 4 inches and larger. Provide [an OS&Y] [a wall indicator] valve beneath each alarm}&0*s's' valve in each riser when more than one alarm valve is supplied form the same water supply pipe.(# E.Identification Signs: Attach properly lettered approved metal signs conforming to NFPA 13 to each valve and alarm device. [Permanently affix hydraulic design data nameplates to the riser of each system.](# F.Inspector's Test Connection: Shall be approximately 6 feet above the floor for each sprinkler system or portion of each sprinkler system equipped with an alarm device and locate at the hydraulically most remote part of each system. Test connection piping shall be at a location where the discharge will be readily visible and where water may be discharged without damage.(# G.Main Drains: Drain piping to discharge at safe points outside each building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily receive the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Provide auxiliary drains as required by NFPA 13.(# H.Pipe Sleeves: Provide where piping passes through walls, floors, roofs, and partitions. Secure sleeves in proper position and location. Provide sleeves of sufficient length to pass through entire thickness of walls, floors, roofs, and partitions. Provide not less than 0.25-inch space between exterior of piping or pipe insulation and interior of sleeve. Firmly pack space with insulation and caulk at both ends of the sleeve with plastic waterproof cement which will dry to a firm but pliable mass, or provide a segmented elastomeric seal.(# 1.` ` Sleeves in Masonry and Concrete Walls, Floors and Roofs: Shall be ASTMA 53, Schedule 40 or Standard Weight, zinc-coated steel pipe. Extend sleeves in floor slabs 3 inches above the finished floor.(#` 2.` ` Sleeves in Partitions and Other Than Masonry and Concrete Walls, Floors, and Roofs: Shall be zinc-coated steel sheet having a nominal weight of not less than 0.90 pounds per square foot.(#` I.Escutcheon Plates: Provide one piece or split hinge type metal plates for piping passing through floors, walls, and ceilings in exposed areas. Provide chromium-plated finish on plates in finished areas. Provide paint finish on plates in unfinished areas. Securely anchor plates in place with setscrews or other approved positive means.(# J.Fire Department Inlet Connections: Provide inlet connections about 3 feet above grade, of the approved two-way type with [2.5-inch National Standard female hose threads] [threads to match local fire department hose threads] with plug and chain.(# 2.4BURIED WATER PIPING SYSTEMS(# A.Pipe and Fittings: Provide outside-coated, cement mortar lined, ductile-iron pipe and fittings conforming to NFPA 24 for piping and under the building and less than 5 feet outside of the building walls. Anchor the joints in accordance with NFPA 24; provide concrete thrust block at the elbow where the pipe turns up toward the floor, and restrain the pipe riser with steel rods from the elbow to the flange above the floor. Minimum pipe size shall be 6 inches. Minimum depth of cover shall be [3] feet. Piping more than 5 feet outside of the building walls shall be [outside-coated, AWWA C 104 cement mortar lined, AWWA C 151 ductile-iron pipe, and AWWA C 110 fittings conforming to NFPA 24.] [provided under Section 02525 - Water Supply Wells.](# }&0*s's'ԌB.Valves: Provide as required by NFPA 24. Gate valves shall conform to AWWA C 500 or UL 262 with cast-iron body and bronze trim and shall open by counterclockwise rotation.(# C.Post Indicator Valves: Provide with operating nut located about 3 feet above grade. Gate valves for use with indicator post shall conform to UL 262. Indicator posts shall conform to UL 789. Provide each indicator post with one coat of primer and two coats of red enamel paint.(# D.Valve Boxes: Shall be according to Section 02516 Valves.(# E.Buried Utility Warning and Identification Tape: Shall be according to Section 02501 Utility Line Marking. (#  PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1INSTALLATION(# A.General: Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be according to NFPA 13, except as modified herein. Install piping straight and true to bear evenly on hangers. Keep the interior and ends of new piping [and existing piping affected by the Contractor's operations] thoroughly cleaned of water and foreign matter. 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 and fittings so that water and foreign matter will not enter the pipes or fittings. Inspect piping before placing into position.(# B.Connections to Existing Water Supply Systems: Use tapping or machine valve and mechanical joint type sleeves for connections to be made under pressure. Bolt sleeves around the mains; bolt valve conforming to AWWA C 500 to the branch. Open valve, attach drilling machine, make tap, close valve, and remove drilling machine, all without interruption of service. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least [15] days prior to the date the connections are required; approval shall be received before any service is interrupted. Furnish material required to make connections into the existing water supply systems, and perform all excavating, backfilling, and other incidental labor as required. [Furnish] [Government will furnish only] the labor and the tapping or drilling machine for making the actual connections to the existing systems.(# C.Field Painting: Clean, pretreat, prime, and paint new sprinkler systems including valves, piping, conduit, hangers, miscellaneous metalwork, and accessories. Apply coatings to clean dry surfaces using clean brushes. Clean the surfaces to remove dust, dirt, rust, and loose mill scale. Immediately after cleaning, provide the metal surfaces with one coat of Mil. Spec. DOD P15328 pretreatment primer applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.3 mil, and one coat of Fed. Spec. TT-P-645 primer applied to a minimum dry film thickness of one mil. Exercise care to avoid the painting of sprinkler heads of protective devices. Remove materials which are used to protect sprinkler heads, while painting is in process, upon the completion of painting. Remove sprinkler heads which are painted and provide new clean sprinkler heads of the proper type. Provide primed surfaces with the following:(# 1.` ` Sprinkler Systems in Unfinished Areas: Unfinished areas are defined as attic spaces, spaces above suspended ceilings, crawl}&0*s's' spaces, pipe chases, and spaces where walls or ceiling are not painted or not constructed of a prefinished material. Provide prime surfaces with one coat of Fed. Spec. TT-E-489 red enamel applied to a minimum dry film thickness of one mil.(#` 2.` ` Sprinkler Systems in All Other Areas: Provide primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except provide valves and operating accessories with one coat of Fed. Spec. TT-E-489 red enamel applied to a minimum dry film thickness of one mil. Provide piping with 2-inch wide red enamel or self-adhering red plastic tape bands spaced at maximum of 20-foot intervals throughout the piping systems, except in finished areas, such as offices, the red bands may be deleted.(#` 3.2FIELD QUALITY CONTROL(# A.Disinfection: Water piping shall be flushed by the Contractor according to AWWA C 651 prior to disinfecting. The Contractor shall disinfect the new water piping [and existing water piping affected by the Contractor's operations] according to Section 02518 Testing of Piping Systems. (# B.Preliminary Testing: The Contractor shall hydrostatically test each system at 200 psig for a period of 2 hours and flush the piping according to NFPA 13. The Contractor shall furnish necessary equipment, labor, and materials to conduct the testing. Testing shall be conducted in the presence of the Contracting Officer who shall be given 48 hours notice before any test is to be conducted. Piping above suspended ceilings shall be tested by the Contractor, inspected, and approved by the Contracting Officer before installation of ceiling. The Contractor shall test the alarms and other devices. The Contractor shall test the water flow alarms by flowing water through the inspector's test connection. When tests have been completed and corrections made, the Contractor shall submit a signed and dated certificate, similar to that specified in NFPA 13, with a request for a formal inspection and tests to the Contracting Officer. (# C.Final Testing: The Contractor shall perform the final testing. The Contractor shall furnish necessary, equipment, labor, materials and instruments. [The Government will furnish water for the tests.] Testing shall be conducted in the presence of the Contracting Officer. Submit the request for the final inspection [15] working days prior to the date the inspection is to take place. An experienced technician regularly employed by the sprinkler installer shall be present during the inspection. At this inspection, perform all of the required tests. The Contractor shall correct defects in the work provided by the Contractor, and make additional tests until it has been demonstrated to the Contracting Officer that the systems comply with all contract requirements. (# 3.3TRAINING OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES(# A.Requirements: See Section 01780 Closeout Submittals.(#  PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 4.1METHOD OF MEASUREMENT(# A.Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.(# }&0*s's'Ԍ4.2BASIS OF PAYMENT(# A.Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.(# 0,END OF SECTION