DaimlerChryslerConstruction Standards

6/17/05

SECTION 15140 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes domestic water piping from locations indicated to fixtures and equipment inside the building.
  2. Related Sections include the following:
  3. Division15Section "Plumbing Specialties" for water distribution piping specialties.

1.2PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Provide components and installation capable of producing domestic water piping systems with the following minimum working-pressure ratings, unless otherwise indicated:
  2. Combined Fire-Protection and Domestic Water Service Piping: 250 psig
  3. Domestic Water Service Piping: 160 psig
  4. Domestic Water Distribution Piping: 125 psig

1.3SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For backflow preventers, pipe, tube, fittings, and couplings.
  2. Grooved joint couplings and fittings shall be shown on drawings and product submittals and shall be specifically identified with the applicable style or series designation.
  3. Water Samples: Specified in "Cleaning" Article in Part3.
  4. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements.

1.4QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.
  2. All grooved joint couplings, fittings, valves, and specialties per contractshall be the products of a single manufacturer. Grooving tools shall be of the same manufacturer as the grooved components.
  3. Comply with NFPA24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances," and NSF61, "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects; Sections1 through 9," for combined fire-protection and domestic water service piping to building.
  4. Comply with NSF61, "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects; Sections1 through 9," for potable domestic water piping and components.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1PIPING MATERIALS

  1. Refer to Part3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting, and joining materials.
  2. Transition Couplings for Aboveground Pressure Piping: Coupling or other manufactured fitting the same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.
  3. Transition Couplings for Underground Pressure Piping: AWWAC219, metal, sleeve-type coupling or other manufactured fitting the same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

2.2STEEL PIPING

  1. Steel Pipe: ASTMA53, TypeE or S, GradeA or B, Schedule40, galvanized. Include ends matching joining method.
  2. Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTMA733, made of ASTMA53 or ASTMA106, Schedule40, galvanized, seamless steel pipe. Include ends matching joining method.
  3. Malleable-Iron Unions: ASMEB16.39, Class150, hexagonal-stock body with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal, bronze seating surface and female threaded ends.
  4. Gray-Iron, Threaded Fittings: ASMEB16.4, Class125, galvanized, standard pattern.
  5. Cast-Iron, Flanged Fittings: ASMEB16.1, Class125, galvanized.
  6. Steel-Piping, Grooved-End Fittings: ASTMA234, galvanized, forged steel; ASTM A53, factory fabricated from steel pipe; or ASTMA536, galvanized, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe. Sizes 14 inches and larger AGS grooved end.
  7. Steel-Piping, Grooved-Joint Couplings: ASTM A536 ductile iron housings, pressure responsive elastomer gasket UL classified in accordance with ANSI/NSF-61 for potable water service, and zinc electroplated carbon steel bolts and nuts.
  8. Sizes through 12 inches:

1)Rigid Type: Housings cast with offsetting, angle-pattern bolt pads to provide rigidity and system support and hanging in accordance with ANSI B31.1 and B31.9. Victaulic Style 07or equal.

2)Flexible Type: Use in locations where vibration attenuation and stress relief are required. Victaulic Style 77or equal.

  1. Sizes 14 inches through 24 inches: AGS series couplings, with widened gasket and key with lead-in chamfer.

1)Rigid Type: Key designed to fill the wedge shaped AGS groove to provide a rigid joint and system support and hanging in accordance with ANSI B31.1 and B31.9. Victaulic Style W07or equal.

2)Flexible Type: Key deigned to fit into the wedge shaped AGS groove to allow for linear and angular movement. Victaulic Style W77or equal.

2.3DUCTILE-IRON PIPING

  1. Piping for fire-suppression applications shall be listed for fire-protection service.
  2. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWAC151, with mechanical-joint, bell- and plain-spigot end, unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.
  3. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWAC110, ductile- or gray-iron, standard pattern; or AWWAC153, ductile-iron, compact pattern.
  4. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.
  5. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWAC151, with push-on-joint, bell- and plain-spigot end, unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.
  6. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWAC110, ductile- or gray-iron, standard pattern; or AWWAC153, ductile-iron, compact pattern.
  7. Gaskets: AWWAC111, rubber.
  8. Ductile-Iron, Grooved-End Fittings: ASTMA536 ductile-iron castings with dimensions matching pipe.
  9. Ductile-Iron-Piping, Keyed Couplings: AWWAC606, for ductile-iron-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, FlushSeal® gasket suitable for water, and bolts and nuts. Victaulic Style 31or equal.
  10. Ductile-Iron, Deflection Fittings: Compound, ductile-iron coupling fitting with sleeve and flexing sections for up to 20-degree deflection, gaskets, and restrained-joint ends complying with AWWAC110 or AWWAC153. Include AWWAC111 ductile-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

2.4COPPER TUBING

  1. Soft Copper Tube: ASTMB88, TypesK, water tube, annealed temper.
  2. Copper Pressure Fittings: ASMEB16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASMEB16.22, wrought-copper, solder-joint fittings. Furnish wrought-copper fittings if indicated.
  3. Bronze Flanges: ASMEB16.24, Class150, with solder-joint end. Furnish Class300 flanges if required to match piping.
  4. Copper Unions: MSSSP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body, with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces and solder-joint or threaded ends.
  5. Hard Copper Tube: ASTMB88, TypesL, water tube, drawn temper.
  6. Copper Pressure Fittings: ASMEB16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASMEB16.22, wrought- copper, solder-joint fittings. Furnish wrought-copper fittings if indicated.
  7. Bronze Flanges: ASMEB16.24, Class150, with solder-joint end. Furnish Class300 flanges if required to match piping.
  8. Copper Unions: MSSSP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body, with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces and solder-joint or threaded ends.
  9. Copper or Bronze Cast Grooved-End Fittings: ASMEB16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASMEB16.22, wrought- copper with dimensions matching copper tubing. (Flaring to IPS sizes is not permitted.)
  10. Copper-Tubing, Keyed Couplings: Manufactured for copper-tubing dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections coated with copper colored alkyd enamel, FlushSeal® gasket suitable for water, and bolts and nuts. Victaulic Style 606.

2.5STAINLESS STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

  1. Stainless Steel Pipe: ASTM A 312, Type 304/304L, Schedule 5S, full finish annealed pipe.
  2. Stainless Steel Fittings: Precision, cold drawn, austenitic stainless steel fittings with elastomer O-ring seals suitable for water. Vic-Press 304™or equal.
  3. For use in lieu of soldered copper or threaded steel for sizes 1/2 inches through 2 inches.

2.52.6PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS

  1. PVC Schedule40 Pipe: ASTMD1785.
  2. PVC Schedule40 Fittings: ASTMD2466, socket type.

2.62.7VALVES

  1. Refer to Division15 Section"Valves" for bronze, brass, ductile-iron, and cast-iron, general-duty valves.
  2. Refer to Division15 Section"Plumbing Specialties" for balancing and drain valves.

2.72.8BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

  1. Manufacturers: Unless otherwise directed by the Owner, provide products by one of the following:
  2. Cla-Val Co.
  3. CMB Industries, Inc.; Febco Backflow Preventers.
  4. Conbraco Industries, Inc.
  5. Mueller Co.; Hersey Meters Div.
  6. Sparco, Inc.
  7. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.
  8. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div.
  9. General: ASSEstandard, backflow preventers.
  10. NPS2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.
  11. NPS2-1/2 and Larger: Bronze, cast-iron, steel, or stainless-steel body with flanged ends.
  12. Interior Lining: AWWAC550 or FDA-approved, epoxy coating for backflow preventers having cast-iron or steel body.
  13. Interior Components: Corrosion-resistant materials.
  14. Exterior Finish: Polished chrome plate if used in chrome-plated piping system.
  15. Strainer: On inlet.
  16. Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventers: ASSE1013, suitable for continuous pressure application. Include outside screw and yoke gate valves on inlet and outlet, and strainer on inlet; test cocks; and pressure-differential relief valve with ASMEA112.1.2 air-gap fitting located between two positive-seating check valves.
  17. Pressure Loss: 12 psig maximum, through middle 1/3 of flow range

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXCAVATION

  1. Refer to Division2 Section"Earthwork" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.

3.2PIPING APPLICATIONS

  1. Transition and special fittings with pressure ratings at least equal to piping rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise indicated.
  2. Flanges may be used on aboveground piping, unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Underground Combined Fire-Protection and Domestic Water Service Piping: Provide piping listed for fire-protection service and complying with NSF61. Use the following piping materials for each size range:
  4. Ductile-Iron Piping: Use mechanical- or push-on-joint, ductile-iron fittings; and restrained, gasketed joints.
  5. PVC Piping: As specified with push-on-joint, PVC fittings, and restrained gasketed joint.
  6. Underground Domestic Water Service Piping: Use the following piping materials for each size range:
  7. NPS2-1/2 and Smaller: Soft copper tube, TypeK copper pressure fittings; and soldered joints.
  8. NPS4 to NPS8: Mechanical- or push-on-joint, ductile-iron pipe; ductile-iron fittings; and restrained, gasketed joints.
  9. NPS 4 to NPS 8: Ductile iron pipe with grooved ends;, grooved-end fittings; keyed couplings; and grooved joints.
  10. NPS10 and NPS12: Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe;, ductile-iron fittings; and restrained, gasketed joints.
  11. NPS 10 and NPS 12: Ductile iron pipe with grooved ends;, grooved-end fittings; keyed couplings; and grooved joints.
  12. NPS 4 to NPS 8: PVC piping with push-on-joint, PVC fittings, and restrained gasketed joint.
  13. Aboveground Water Piping: Use the following piping materials for each size range:
  14. NPS 1 and Smaller: Hard copper tube, TypeL copper pressure fittings; and soldered joints.
  15. NPS 1 and Smaller: Stainless steel pipe, Type 304/304L, Vic-Press 304™ or equalfittings and joints.
  16. NPS 1-1/4 through NPS 2: Stainless steel pipe, Type 304/304L, Vic-Press 304™or equal fittings and joints.
  17. NPS 1-1/2 and larger: Galvanized steel pipe with grooved ends;, grooved-end fittings; keyed couplings; and grooved joints.
  18. Nonpotable-Water Piping: Use the following piping materials for each size range:
  19. NPS 2 and Smaller: Stainless steel pipe, Type 304/304L, Vic-Press 304™ or equalfittings and joints.
  20. NPS3 and Smaller: Hard copper tube, TypeL copper pressure fittings; and soldered joints.
  21. NPS 2 through NPS 3: Hard copper tube, Type L with copper-tube dimensioned grooved-end fittings. Keyed couplings, and grooved joints.
  22. NPS4 and larger: Steel pipe with grooved ends; steel-piping, grooved-end fittings; steel-piping, keyed couplings; and grooved joints.

3.3VALVE APPLICATIONS

  1. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply:
  2. Hot-Water-Piping, Balancing Duty: Calibrated balancing valves.
  3. Drain Duty: Hose-end drain valves.
  4. Ductile-iron or bronze cast, grooved-end valves may be used with grooved-end piping.

3.4PIPING INSTALLATION

  1. Refer to Division2 Section"Water Distribution" for site water distribution and service piping.
  2. Refer to Division15 Section"Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping installation.
  3. Extend domestic water service piping to exterior water distribution piping in sizes and locations indicated.
  4. Install buried piping inside building between wall and floor penetrations and connection to water service piping outside building with restrained joints. Anchor pipe to wall or floor. Install thrust-block supports at vertical and horizontal offsets.
  5. Install underground copper tubing according to CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook."
  6. Install cast-iron sleeve with water stop and mechanical sleeve seal at each service pipe penetration through foundation wall. Select number of interlocking rubber links required to make installation watertight. Refer to Division15 Section"Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals.
  7. Install wall penetration system at each service pipe penetration through foundation wall. Make installation watertight. Refer to Division15 Section"Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for wall penetration systems.
  8. Install shutoff valve, hose-end drain valve, strainer, pressure gage, and test tee with valve, inside building at each domestic water service. Refer to Division15 Section"Meters and Gages" for pressure gages, and to Division15 Section"Plumbing Specialties" for drain valves and strainers.
  9. Install aboveground domestic water piping level without pitch and plumb.
  10. Fill water piping. Check components to determine that they are not air bound and that piping is full of water and simultaneously vent air through fixtures until water line is full. Do not bleed air out of air shock absorbers.
  11. Perform the following steps before operation:
  12. Close drain valves, hydrants, and hose bibs.
  13. Open shutoff valves to fully open position.
  14. Open throttling valves to proper setting.
  15. Remove plugs used during testing of piping and plugs used for temporary sealing of piping during installation.
  16. Remove and clean strainer screens. Close drain valves and replace drain plugs.
  17. Remove filter cartridges from housings, and verify that cartridges are as specified for application where used and that cartridges are clean and ready for use.
  18. Check plumbing equipment and verify proper settings, adjustments, and operation. Do not operate water heaters before filling with water.
  19. Check plumbing specialties and verify proper settings, adjustments, and operation.
  20. Install hose end drain valves at all low points of domestic water piping.
  21. Install drains and air vents consisting of a tee fitting, NPS 3/4 ball valve, and short NPS 3/4 threaded nipple with cap at low points for drains and high points for vents in piping mains, branches and headers. Mains, branches and headers shall be installed to be independently drained.

3.5JOINT CONSTRUCTION

  1. Refer to Division15 Section"Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping joint construction.
  2. Soldered Joints: Use ASTMB813, water-flushable, lead-free flux; ASTMB32, lead-free-alloy solder; and ASTMB828 procedure, unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with keyed-coupling housing, food grade gasket, lubricant, and bolts according to coupling and fitting manufacturer's written instructions. Grooved ends shall be clean and free from indentations, projections, and roll marks in the area from pipe end to groove. Gaskets shall be UL classified in accordance with ANSI/NSF-61 for potable water service. Gaskets shall be molded and produced by the coupling manufacturer. The grooved coupling manufacturer’s factory trained representative shall provide on-site training for contractor’s field personnel in the use of grooving tools, application of groove, and installation of grooved joint products. The manufacturer’s representative shall periodically visit the jobsite and review installation. Contractor shall remove and replace any joints deemed improperly installed.
  4. Sizes 14 inches through 24 inches: Victaulic AGS series couplings or equal with widened gasket and key with lead-in chamfer shall be installed to full metal-to-metal bolt pad contact at the required torque. Do not install AGS series fittings or couplings with standard grooved end products. Installation difficulties, joint separation, and/or leakage may occur.
  5. Install Vic-Press 304™ in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest installation instructions. Pipe shall be certified for use with the Vic-Press 304™ piping system. Pipe shall be square cut, +/-0.030”, properly deburred, and cleaned. Mark pipe ends at the required location, using a gauge supplied by Victaulic, to ensure full insertion into the coupling or fitting during assembly. Use a Victaulic ‘PFT’ series or equaltool with the proper sized jaw for pressing.

3.6ROUGHING-IN FOR WATER METERS

  1. Rough-in domestic water piping for water meter installationaccording to utility company's requirements. Water meters will be furnished by utility.

3.7VALVE INSTALLATION

  1. Install sectional valve close to water main on each branch and riser serving plumbing fixtures or equipment.
  2. Install shutoff valve on each water supply to equipment and on each water supply to plumbing fixtures without supply stops.
  3. Install drain valves for equipment, at base of each water riser, at low points in horizontal piping, and where required to drain water piping.
  4. Install hose-end drain valves at low points in water mains, risers, and branches.
  5. Install stop-and-waste drain valves where indicated.
  6. Install calibrated balancing valves in each hot-water circulation return branch and discharge side of each pump and circulator. Set calibrated balancing valves partly open to restrict but not stop flow. Refer to Division15 Section"Plumbing Specialties" for calibrated balancing valves.

3.8HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

  1. Refer to Division15 Section"Hangers and Supports" for pipe hanger and support devices. Install the following:
  2. Vertical Piping: MSS Type8 or Type42 clamps.
  3. Individual, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs: According to the following:
  4. MSS Type1, adjustable, steel clevis hangers.
  5. Longer Than 100 Feet, if indicated: MSS Type49, spring cushion rolls.
  6. Longer Than 150 Feet, provide lateral sway bracing designed and installed to resist dynamic forces up to 275 pounds.
  7. Base of Vertical Piping: MSS Type52, spring hangers.
  8. Install supports according to Division15 Section"Hangers and Supports."
  9. Support vertical piping and tubing at base and at each floor.
  10. Rod diameter may be reduced 1 size for double-rod hangers, to a minimum of 3/8 inch
  11. Install supports for vertical steel piping every 15feet
  12. Install supports for vertical copper tubing every 10feet
  13. Support piping and tubing not listed above according to MSSSP-69 and manufacturer's written instructions.
  14. Pipe anchoring must follow the requirements of the Construction Documents or Owner’s Directions under all circumstances.

3.9CONNECTIONS