Plumbing Specifications

PART 1 - GENERAL A. RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division
01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. SUMMARY
1. This Section includes the following:
Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems Sleeves
Escutcheons
Plumbing demolition
Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections
Painting and finishing
Supports and anchorages

C. DEFINITIONS
1. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe chases,
unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels.
2. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and
mechanical equipment rooms.
3. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and
weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.
4. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by a building
occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in chases.
5. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical
contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures.

Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

6. The following are industry abbreviations for plastic materials:
ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic.
PE: Polyethylene plastic.
PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic.
HDPE: High density polyethylene plastic
7. The following are industry abbreviations for rubber materials:
EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. ABR:
Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber.

D. SUBMITTALS
1. Product Data: For the following: Transition
fittings.
Mechanical sleeve seals.
Escutcheons.

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."
Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping."
Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification
is current.
2. Electrical Characteristics for Plumbing Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be
furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and connecting electrical services, circuit
breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified,
equipment shall comply with requirements.

F. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and
handling to prevent pipe end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.
2. Store plastic pipes protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.

G. COORDINATION
1. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction,
to allow for plumbing installations.
2. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and
other structural components as they are constructed.
3. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for plumbing items requiring access that are
concealed behind finished surfaces.

H. SCHEDULE OF WORK
1. Cooperate in establishing the project schedule and perform the work under this Division to insure meeting
scheduled dates and avoid delaying any other Contractor.
2. Since the existing buildings will continue in use throughout the construction period, carry out the work under
this Division in such a manner as to minimize disturbance to the occupants.
3. Any work involving a service suspension shall be scheduled in advance with the Owner. Obtain written
approval from the Owner when interruption of services is unavoidable.
4. Perform no work in any building which would interfere with its use during normal hours of occupancy, unless
special permission is granted by the Owner. Included are operations which would cause objectionable noise or
service interruptions.
5. Should it be necessary to perform certain operations on an "overtime" basis in order to avoid interruption
of normal building usage, include the costs of such overtime in the Contract amount.

I. TEMPORARY SERVICES
1. Provide all necessary temporary services as required for continuing operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS A. MANUFACTURERS

1. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for
product selection:
Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may
be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified.

B. PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS

1. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods.
2. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings.

C. JOINING MATERIALS
1. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below.
2. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping system contents.
ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos-free, 3 mm maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is
indicated.
- Full-Face Type: For flat-face, Class 125, cast-iron and cast-bronze flanges.
- Narrow-Face Type: For raised-face, Class 250, cast-iron and steel flanges.
AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 3 mm thick, unless otherwise indicated; and full-face or ring type, unless otherwise
indicated.
3. Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Solder Filler Metals: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flushable flux according to ASTM B 813.
5. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical
analysis of steel pipe being welded.

D. MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS

1. Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between pipe and
sleeve.

Available Manufacturers:
- Metraflex Co.
- Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.
- Or approved equivalent
2. Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for
pipe material and size of pipe.
3. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel. Include two for each sealing element.
4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure
plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.
E. SLEEVES
1. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: 0.6 mm minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.
2. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends.
3. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral
water stop, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring and
bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.
Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws.
5. Molded PVC: Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.
6. PVC Pipe: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.
7. Molded PE: Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped and smooth-outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to
wooden forms.

F. ESCUTCHEONS
1. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe,
tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening.
2. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with polished chrome plated finish.
3. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw.
Finish: Polished chrome-plated.
4. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw. Finish: Polished chrome-plated.
5. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With set screw and chrome-plated finish.
6. Split-Plate, Stamped-Steel Type: With concealed hinge, set screw, and chrome-plated finish.
7. One-Piece, Floor-Plate Type: Cast-iron floor plate.
8. Split-Casting, Floor-Plate Type: Cast brass with concealed hinge and set screw.

PART 3 - EXECUTION A. PLUMBING DEMOLITION

1. Refer to Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 02 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for
general demolition requirements and procedures.
2. Disconnect, demolish, and remove plumbing systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.
Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping
with same or compatible piping material.
Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material.
Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.
Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store
equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.
Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and deliver to
Owner.
3. If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or
unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality.

B. PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

1. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 22 Sections specifying piping systems.
2. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems.
Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump
sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on
Coordination Drawings.
3. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service
areas.
4. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right angles or
parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated otherwise.
5. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal.
6. Install piping to permit valve servicing.
7. Install piping at indicated slopes.
8. Install piping free of sags and bends.
9. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
10. Install piping to allow application of insulation.
11. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.
12. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors according to the following: New Piping:
- Piping with Fitting or Sleeve Protruding from Wall: One-piece, deep-pattern type.
- Chrome-Plated Piping: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished chrome-plated finish. - Insulated Piping: One-
piece, stamped-steel type with spring clips.
- Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast brass type with polished
chromeplated finish.
- Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type
- Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished chrome-plated
finish.
- Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type and set screw.
- Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished chrome-plated finish.
- Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type with concealed hinge and set screw.
- Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, cast-brass type.
- Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, stamped-steel type with set screw.
- Bare Piping at Floor Penetrations in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, floor-plate type.
13. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.
14. Permanent sleeves are not required for holes formed by removable PE sleeves.
15. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls and concrete floor and roof slabs.
16. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions, and concrete
floor and roof slabs.
Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.
- Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 50 mm above
finished floor level. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is
specified.
Install sleeves in new walls and slabs as new walls and slabs are constructed.
Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 6.5 mm annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe
insulation. Use the following sleeve materials:
- Steel Pipe Sleeves: For pipes smaller than 150 mm.
- Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes 150 mm and larger, penetrating gypsum-board partitions.
- Stack Sleeve Fittings: For pipes penetrating floors with membrane waterproofing.
- Secure flashing between clamping flanges. Install section of cast-iron soil pipe to extend sleeve to 50 mm above
finished floor level. Refer to Division 07 Section "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim" for flashing.
Seal space outside of sleeve fittings with grout.
Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation, using
joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Refer to Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants" for
materials and installation.
17. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe
penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with fire stop materials. Refer to Division 07 Section "Penetration Fire
stopping" for materials.
18. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in.
19. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements.

C. PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION

1. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 22 Sections specifying piping systems.
2. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
3. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly.
4. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints
according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using lead free solder alloy complying with ASTM
B 32.
5. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using
copperphosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8.
6. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean
using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as
follows:
Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified.
Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe
sections that have cracked or open welds.
7. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators
according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article.
8. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install
gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.
9. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the
following:
Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements.
ABS Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2235 and ASTM D 2661 Appendixes.
CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.22
 PVC Pressure Piping: Join schedule number ASTM D 1785, PVC pipe and PVC socket fittings according to ASTM
D 2672. Join other-than-schedule-number PVC pipe and socket fittings according to ASTM D 2855. PVC Non-
pressure Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2855.
PVC to ABS Non-pressure Transition Fittings: Join according to ASTM D 3138 Appendix.
10. Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3139.
11. Plastic Non-pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3212.
12. PE Piping Heat-Fusion Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces by wiping with clean cloth or paper towels. Join
according to ASTM D 2657.
Plain-End Pipe and Fittings: Use butt fusion.
Plain-End Pipe and Socket Fittings: Use socket fusion.
13. Fiberglass Bonded Joints: Prepare pipe ends and fittings, apply adhesive, and join according to pipe
manufacturer's written instructions.

D. PIPING CONNECTIONS
1. Make connections according to the following, unless otherwise indicated:
Install unions, in piping 50 mm and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of
equipment.
Install flanges in piping 65 mm and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection to each piece of
equipment.
Dry Piping Systems: Install dielectric unions and flanges to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals.
Wet Piping Systems: Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals.

E. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

1. Install equipment to allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights are not indicated.
2. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in
exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated.
3. Install plumbing equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components.
Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference to other installations. Extend grease
fittings to accessible locations.
4. Install equipment to allow right of way for piping installed at required slope.

F. PAINTING
1. Painting of plumbing systems, equipment, and components is specified in Division 09 Sections "Interior
Painting" and "Exterior Painting."
2. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and
procedures to match original factory finish.

END OF SECTION