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PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES

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SECTION 15413 - SECURITY PLUMBING FIXTURES

Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section titles may have changed.

Lead-free statement: Some states require, or may soon require, that the wetted surfaces of plumbing fix-tures described in this section have a weighted-average lead content of no more than 0.25% when used in applications intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking. The specifier is urged to be aware of requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and to edit text be-low to suit project requirements. Additional information is available at the following website:

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1RELATED DOCUMENTS

  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes the following security plumbing fixtures and related components:

Adjust list below to suit Project.

  1. Combination units.
  2. Drinking fountains.
  3. Lavatories.
  4. Service sinks.
  5. Shampoo bowls.
  6. Showers.
  7. Urinals.
  8. Water closets.
  9. Flushometer valves for vitreous-china water closets.
  10. Fixture supports for front-mounting, stainless-steel fixtures and vitreous-china, wall-mounting fixtures.
  1. Related Sections include the following:

List below only products that the reader might expect to find in this Section but are specified elsewhere.

  1. Division10 Section "Toilet and Bath Accessories."
  2. Division15 Section "Plumbing Fixtures."
  3. Division15 Section "Medical Plumbing Fixtures."
  4. Division15 Section "Emergency Plumbing Fixtures."
  5. Division15 Section "Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers."

1.3DEFINITIONS

Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited.

  1. Accessible Fixture: Security plumbing fixture that can be approached and used by people with disabilities.
  2. Back-Mounting-Type Fixture: Security plumbing fixture designed to mount on wall sleeve built into wall so installation and removal of fixture and piping and other components are only accessible from service space behind wall.
  3. Front-Mounting-Type Fixture: Security plumbing fixture designed to mount on fixture support with installation and removal from fixture side of wall, and piping and other components are accessible from access panels in fixture or wall.

1.4SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include furnished specialties and accessories.

Retain first paragraph below if fixtures include electrical components and wiring.

  1. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.
  2. Field quality-control test reports.
  3. Operation and Maintenance Data: For security plumbing fixtures to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA70, Article100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

Retain option in first paragraph below if required by authorities having jurisdiction.

  1. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in ICCA117.1, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities"[;Public Law90-480, "Architectural Barriers Act"; and Public Law101-336, "Americans with Disabilities Act";] about security plumbing fixtures for people with disabilities.
  2. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF61, "Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects," for fixture materials that will be in contact with potable water.
  3. Select combinations of fixtures and trim, faucets, fittings, and other components that are compatible.

1.6EXTRA MATERIALS

Extra materials may not be allowed for publicly funded projects.

  1. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
  2. Flushometer Valves: Equal to [10] <Insert number> percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but no fewer than <Insert number> units.
  3. Mechanical and Air-Operated Valves: Equal to [15] <Insert number> percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but no fewer than <Insert number> units.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Part2 articles specify typical security plumbing fixtures and components. Retain and edit only those articles applicable to Project. See Editing Instruction No.3 in the Evaluations for cautions about combinations of fixture components.

2.1COMBINATION UNITS

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each back-mounting, cabinet, security combination unit required.

  1. Security Combination Units, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."

  1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [the product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or a comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Acorn Engineering Company.
  5. Metcraft Industries Inc.
  6. Willoughby Industries, Inc.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name.
  8. Description: Back-mounting, cabinet, security plumbing fixture with integral water closet and lavatory; fabricated from [0.078-inch (2.0-mm) minimum] [0.109-inch (2.8-mm)] thickness, ASTMA666, Type304 stainless steel. Include SSINANo.4 polished finish on exposed surfaces, and corrosion-resistant metal for internal piping and bracing.

If basis-of-design product manufacturer's name, product name or designation, and description above are explicit enough, requirements in four subparagraphs and associated subparagraphs below may be reduced or omitted.

  1. Water Closet: Comply with IAPMOPS61 for water-closet component.

1)Bowl: Elongated, with back inlet, integral trap, [blowout design with back] [siphon-jet design with back] [siphon-jet design with floor] outlet and contoured seat.

a)Seat Surface: SSINANo.7 polished finish.

Retain subparagraph above for integral seat or first subparagraph below if separate toilet seat is required.

b)Punching: Provide two holes for installation of separate toilet seat.

c)Drain: [NPS4 (DN100)] [NPS3 (DN80)], [horizontal with cleanout and slip joint] [vertical].

Delete subparagraph below if not required. A toilet seat is usually not required. Specify hole punching in bowl for separate seat, and delete requirement for polished finish on bowl seat surface if seat is retained.

2)Toilet Seat: ANSIZ124.5, [white,] [black,]commercial, heavy-duty, elongated, open front[with cover], with [check] [self-sustaining] [self-sustaining, check] hinges.

Retain 3.5-gal./flush (13.3-L/flush) consumption for blowout water closets. 1.6-gal./flush (6.0-L/flush) consumption is recommended for other types of water closets. Verify actual consumption requirements.

3)Flushing Device: Concealed flushometer valve with stainless-steel access panel, push-button mechanism, and [3.5-gal./flush (13.3-L/flush)] [1.6-gal./flush (6.0-L/flush)] <Insert value> consumption. Refer to "Flushometer Valves" Article.

  1. Lavatory: In top of cabinet.

1)Receptor: [Oval] [or] [rectangular] bowl with integral soap depression.

2)Hot- and Cold-Water[and Bubbler] Supply Valves: [Pneumatic] [Mechanical-metering] [Electric-solenoid] type with push-button actuation and individual check stop.

3)Filler Spout: [Backsplash or deck] [Backsplash] [Deck] mounted.

4)Drain: Integral punched grid with [NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2] [concealed waste piping to spill into water-closet bowl].

5)Toothbrush Holders: One on [each] [left] [right] side of backsplash.

6)Towel Hooks: [One] [Two] on [each] [left] [right] side of fixture.

Delete first subparagraph below if not required.

7)Bubbler Location: On [backsplash] [deck].

  1. Cabinet Configuration: [Rectangular apron] [Five-sided apron with two angled sides] [Four-sided apron with angled left side] [Four-sided apron with angled right side] <Insert configuration>, made for [above] [on]-floor installation and with backsplash.

1)Water-Closet Bowl Location: [Centered on front] [Left of center on front] [Right of center on front] [On angled left side] [On angled right side] <Insert location> of apron.

2)Toilet Paper Holder: Recessed, 0.063-inch (1.6-mm) minimum thickness, stainless steel complying with ASTMA666, Type304 and located [above water closet and centered in front] [in front] [right of center in front] [left of center in front] [in angled right side] [in angled left side] [in right side] [in left side] <Insert location> of apron.

  1. Wall Sleeve: Galvanized-steel frame of dimensions required to match and support entire fixture. Include steel bars or other design that will prevent escape if fixture is removed.

2.2DRINKING FOUNTAINS

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each back-mounting security drinking fountain required.

  1. Security Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."

  1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [the product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or a comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Acorn Engineering Company.
  5. Metcraft Industries Inc.
  6. Willoughby Industries, Inc.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name.
  8. Description: Back-mounting[,accessible,] security plumbing fixture; fabricated from [0.078-inch (2.0-mm) minimum] [0.109-inch (2.8-mm)] thickness, ASTMA666, Type304 stainless steel. Include SSINANo.4 polished finish on exposed surfaces, and corrosion-resistant metal for internal piping and bracing.

If basis-of-design product manufacturer's name, product name or designation, and description above are explicit enough, requirements in subparagraphs below may be reduced or omitted.

  1. Receptor: Bowl or depression in top and with backsplash.
  2. Bubbler Location: On [backsplash] [deck].
  3. Bubbler Water-Supply Valve: Pneumatic type with push-button actuation.
  4. Drain: Integral punched grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  5. Wall Sleeve: Galvanized-steel frame of dimensions required to match and support fixture.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each front-mounting security drinking fountain required.

  1. Security Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."

  1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [the product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or a comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Acorn Engineering Company.
  5. Metcraft Industries Inc.
  6. Insert manufacturer's name.
  7. Description: Front-mounting[,accessible,] security plumbing fixture; fabricated from [0.078-inch (2.0-mm) minimum] [0.109-inch (2.8-mm)] thickness, ASTMA666, Type304 stainless steel. Include SSINANo.4 polished finish on exposed surfaces, and corrosion-resistant metal for internal piping and bracing.

If basis-of-design product manufacturer's name, product name or designation, and description above are explicit enough, requirements in seven subparagraphs below may be reduced or omitted.

  1. Receptor: Bowl or depression in top and with backsplash.
  2. Bubbler Location: On [backsplash] [deck].
  3. Bubbler Water-Supply Valve: Pneumatic type with push-button actuation.
  4. Drain: Integral punched grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum tailpiece, trap, and waste, and complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  5. Access to Internal Components: Vandal-resistant access panels.
  6. Mounting Device: Wall bracket.

Delete subparagraph below if fixture will be supported from wall.

  1. Support: Chair carrier. Refer to "Fixture Supports" Article.

2.3LAVATORIES

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each back-mounting security lavatory required.

  1. Security Lavatories, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."

  1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [the product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or a comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Acorn Engineering Company.
  5. Metcraft Industries Inc.
  6. Willoughby Industries, Inc.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name.
  8. Description: Back-mounting[,accessible,] security plumbing fixture; fabricated from [0.078-inch (2.0-mm) minimum] [0.109-inch (2.8-mm)] thickness, ASTMA666, Type304 stainless steel. Include SSINANo.4 polished finish on exposed surfaces, and corrosion-resistant metal for internal piping and bracing.

If basis-of-design product manufacturer's name, product name or designation, and description above are explicit enough, requirements in eight subparagraphs below may be reduced or omitted.

  1. Receptor: [Oval] [or] [rectangular] bowl with integral soap depression and backsplash.
  2. Hot- and Cold-Water[and Bubbler] Supply Valves: [Pneumatic] [Mechanical-metering] [Electric-solenoid] type with push-button actuation and individual check stop.
  3. Filler Spout: [Backsplash] [or] [deck] mounted.
  4. Drain: Integral punched grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.

Delete first three subparagraphs below if not required.

  1. Toothbrush Holders: One on [each] [left] [right] side of backsplash.
  2. Towel Hooks: [One] [Two] on [each] [left] [right] side of fixture.
  3. Bubbler Location: On [backsplash] [deck].
  4. Wall Sleeve: Galvanized-steel frame of dimensions required to match and support fixture.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each front-mounting security lavatory required.

  1. Security Lavatories, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."

  1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [the product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or a comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Acorn Engineering Company.
  5. Metcraft Industries Inc.
  6. Willoughby Industries, Inc.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name.
  8. Description: Front-mounting[,accessible,] security plumbing fixture; fabricated from [0.078-inch (2.0-mm) minimum] [0.109-inch (2.8-mm)] thickness, ASTMA666, Type304, stainless steel. Include SSINANo.4 polished finish on exposed surfaces, and corrosion-resistant metal for internal piping and bracing.

If basis-of-design product manufacturer's name, product name or designation, and description above are explicit enough, requirements in 10 subparagraphs below may be reduced or omitted.

  1. Receptor: [Oval] [or] [rectangular] bowl with integral soap depression and backsplash.
  2. Hot- and Cold-Water[and Bubbler] Supply Valves: [Pneumatic] [Mechanical-metering] [Electric-solenoid] type with push-button actuation and individual check stop.
  3. Filler Spout: [Backsplash or deck] [Backsplash] [Deck] mounted.
  4. Drain: Integral punched grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum tailpiece, trap, and waste complying with ASMEA112.18.2.

Delete first three subparagraphs below if not required.

  1. Toothbrush Holders: One on [each] [left] [right] side of backsplash.
  2. Towel Hooks: [One] [Two] on [each] [left] [right] side of fixture.
  3. Bubbler Location: On [backsplash] [deck].
  4. Access to Internal Components: Vandal-resistant access panels.
  5. Mounting Device: Wall bracket.

Delete subparagraph below if fixture will be supported from wall.

  1. Support: Chair carrier. Refer to "Fixture Supports" Article.

See Editing Instruction No.4 in the Evaluations for cautions about options for vitreous-china security plumbing fixtures.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each vitreous-china security lavatory required.

  1. Security Lavatories, <Insert drawing designation>:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products. Retain one of first three subparagraphs and list of manufacturers below. See Division1 Section "Product Requirements."