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SECTION 224700 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS

Edit the Section title to read either "Drinking Fountains" or "Water Coolers" if only one of these two types of fixtures is specified in this Section.

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 [drinking fountains] [and] [water coolers] and related components:

Adjust list below to suit Project.

  1. Drinking fountains.
  2. Pressure water coolers.
  3. Water-station water coolers.
  4. Remote water coolers.
  5. Fixture supports.

1.3DEFINITIONS

Definitions below are from applicable standards, references, and model plumbing codes. See Evaluations for a comprehensive list of definitions. Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited. Edit terms only if required.

  1. Accessible [Drinking Fountain] [or] [Water Cooler]: Fixture that can be approached and used by people with disabilities.
  2. Cast Polymer: Dense, cast-filled-polymer plastic.
  3. Drinking Fountain: Fixture with nozzle for delivering stream of water for drinking.
  4. Fitting: Device that controls flow of water into or out of fixture.
  5. Fixture: Drinking fountain or water cooler unless one is specifically indicated.
  6. Remote Water Cooler: Electrically powered equipment for generating cooled drinking water.
  7. Water Cooler: Electrically powered fixture for generating and delivering cooled drinking water.

1.4SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each fixture indicated. Include rated capacities, furnished specialties, and accessories.
  2. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.
  3. Field quality-control test reports.
  4. Operation and Maintenance Data: For 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.

First paragraph below is appropriate for private commercial projects. Delete Public Laws90-480 and 101-336 if not 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";] for 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.

Retain paragraph below for drinking fountains.

  1. ARI Standard: Comply with ARI's "Directory of Certified Drinking Water Coolers" for style classifications.

Retain both paragraphs below for water coolers.

  1. ARI Standard: Comply with ARI1010, "Self-Contained, Mechanically Refrigerated Drinking-Water Coolers," for water coolers and with ARI's "Directory of Certified Drinking Water Coolers" for type and style classifications.
  2. ASHRAE Standard: Comply with ASHRAE34, "Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants," for water coolers. Provide HFC134a (tetrafluoroethane) refrigerant, unless otherwise indicated.

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. Filter Cartridges: Equal to <Insert number> percent of amount installed for each type and size indicated, but no fewer than <Insert number> of each.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Articles in Part2 specify drinking fountains and water coolers. Retain and edit only those articles applicable to Project. See Editing Instruction No.2 in the Evaluations for cautions about combinations of fixture components.

2.1DRINKING FOUNTAINS

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers and products.

Refer to the table for drinking fountains in the Evaluations for lists of manufacturers' products. Use this table in combination with manufacturers' catalogs or product data to insert series, type, model, and designation of other characteristics.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each freestanding-type drinking fountain.

  1. Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

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. Filtrine Manufacturing Company; Drinking Water Division.
  5. Halsey Taylor.
  6. Haws Corporation.
  7. Most Dependable Fountains, Inc.
  8. Murdock, Inc.
  9. Oasis Corporation.
  10. Stern-Williams Co., Inc.
  11. Sunroc Corp.
  12. Insert manufacturer's name.
  13. Description: [Accessible,]StyleF, freestanding drinking fountain.

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

  1. Pedestal:

1)Material: [Concrete] [Painted cast iron or steel] <Insert material>.

2)Shape: [Rectangular] [Round] <Insert shape> [with offset to receptor] [with side receptor(s)].

  1. Receptor(s):

1)Number: [One] [Two] [Three].

2)Material: [Bronze] [Chrome-plated brass or stainless steel] <Insert material>.

3)Shape: [Rectangular] [Round] [Rounded front] <Insert shape>.

4)Bubbler: One for each receptor, with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.

  1. Controls: [Foot pedal] [Push bar] [Push button] <Insert control> with adjustable stream regulator.
  2. Access to Internal Components: Panel in pedestal.
  3. Supply: [NPS3/8 (DN10)] [NPS1/2 (DN15)] with ball, gate, or globe valve.
  4. Drain: Grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum [horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2] [waste to drainage system].

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each antifreeze, freestanding-type drinking fountain.

  1. Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

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. Murdock, Inc.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name.
  6. Description: [Accessible,]StyleF, antifreeze, freestanding drinking fountain designed to operate without draining into ground.

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

  1. Pedestal: Rectangular, painted cast iron or steel.
  2. Receptor: Rectangular, chrome-plated brass or stainless steel with bubbler.
  3. Control: Foot pedal with control valve assembly.
  4. Supply: NPS1/2 (DN15) with underground shutoff and flow-control valve assembly.
  5. Drain: Grid with [NPS1 (DN25)] [NPS1-1/4 (DN32)] [NPS1-1/2 (DN40)] <Insert pipe size> minimum waste to drainage system.
  6. Bury Depth, Grade to Valve Components: [36 inches (915 mm)] [48 inches (1220 mm)] [60 inches (1525 mm)] <Insert depth>.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each wall-mounting-type drinking fountain.

  1. Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

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:

Retain one of three lists below.

Select from manufacturers below for metal drinking fountains.

  1. Elkay Manufacturing Co.
  2. Filtrine Manufacturing Company; Drinking Water Division.
  3. Halsey Taylor.
  4. Haws Corporation.
  5. Murdock, Inc.
  6. Oasis Corporation.
  7. Stern-Williams Co., Inc.
  8. Sunroc Corp.
  1. Description: [Accessible,]StyleW, wall-mounting drinking fountain.
  2. Material: [Bronze] [Metal] [Cast polymer] [Stainless steel] [Vitreous china complying with ASME112.19.2M for drinking fountains with backsplash].
  3. Receptor Shape: [Rectangular] [Round] [Rounded front] <Insert shape>.

Retain first subparagraph below only for stainless-steel drinking fountains and only if required. Include size if necessary.

  1. Back Panel: Stainless-steel wall plate behind drinking fountain.
  2. Bubblers: [One] [Two] [Three], with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.
  3. Control: [Push button] [Push bar] <Insert control>.
  4. Supply: NPS3/8 (DN10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.
  5. Drain: Grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  6. Support: TypeI, water cooler carrier. Refer to "Fixture Supports" Article.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each wall-mounting, semirecessed-type drinking fountain.

  1. Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

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:

Retain one of two lists below.

Select from manufacturers below for metal drinking fountains.

  1. Elkay Manufacturing Co.
  2. Filtrine Manufacturing Company; Drinking Water Division.
  3. Halsey Taylor.
  4. Haws Corporation.
  5. Oasis Corporation.
  6. Sunroc Corp.
  1. Description: [Accessible,]StyleWS, wall-mounting, semirecessed drinking fountain.

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. Material: [Stainless steel] [Bronze] [Vitreous china complying with ASMEA112.19.2M for semirecessed drinking fountains].
  2. Receptor Shape: Concave with projecting bowl.
  3. Bubbler: One, with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.
  4. Control: [Push button] [Push bar] <Insert control>.
  5. Supply: NPS3/8 (DN10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.
  6. Drain: Integral punched grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  7. Support: Mounting frame or brackets for attaching to substrate.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each stainless-steel, recessed-type drinking fountain.

  1. Drinking Fountains, <Insert drawing designation>:

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. Elkay Manufacturing Co.
  5. Filtrine Manufacturing Company; Drinking Water Division.
  6. Halsey Taylor.
  7. Haws Corporation.
  8. Oasis Corporation.
  9. Sunroc Corp.
  10. Insert manufacturer's name.
  11. Description: StyleRE, stainless-steel, recessed drinking fountain.

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

  1. Receptor Shape: Concave with flush wall flange.
  2. Bubbler: One, with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.
  3. Control: Push [button] [bar].
  4. Supply: NPS3/8 (DN10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.
  5. Drain: Grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  6. Support: Mounting frame or brackets for attaching to substrate.

2.2PRESSURE WATER COOLERS

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each freestanding- or flush-to-wall-type water cooler.

  1. Water Coolers, <Insert drawing designation>:

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. Elkay Manufacturing Co.
  5. Halsey Taylor.
  6. Haws Corporation.
  7. Larco, Inc.
  8. Oasis Corporation.
  9. Sunroc Corp.
  10. Insert manufacturer's name.
  11. Description: ARI1010, TypePB, pressure with bubbler, [StyleF, freestanding] [or] [StyleFW, flush-to-wall] water cooler.

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

  1. Cabinet: [All stainless steel] [Steel with powder-coat-finish] [Vinyl-covered steel with stainless-steel top] <Insert material>.
  2. Bubbler: One, with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.
  3. Control: [Push button] [Foot pedal] <Insert control>.
  4. Supply: NPS3/8 (DN10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.

Retain first subparagraph below only if required.

  1. Filter: One or more water filters complying with NSF42 and NSF53 for cyst and lead reduction to below EPA standards; with capacity sized for unit peak flow rate.
  2. Drain: Grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  3. Cooling System: Electric, with[precooler,] hermetically sealed compressor, cooling coil, air-cooled condensing unit, corrosion-resistant tubing, refrigerant, corrosion-resistant-metal storage tank, and adjustable thermostat.

1)Capacity: [5 gph (0.0053L/s)] [8 gph (0.0084L/s)] [10 gph (0.0105L/s)] [14 gph (0.0147L/s)] <Insert value> of 50 degF (10 degC) cooled water from 80 degF (27 degC) inlet water and 90 degF (32 degC) ambient air temperature.

2)Electrical Characteristics: [1/6] [1/5] [1/4] hp; 120-V ac; single phase; 60 Hz.

Copy and edit paragraph and subparagraphs below for each freestanding-type water cooler.

  1. Water Coolers, <Insert drawing designation>:

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. Oasis Corporation.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name.
  6. Description: ARI1010, TypePBC, pressure with bubbler and compartment, StyleF, freestanding water cooler.

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

  1. Cabinet: [All stainless steel] [Vinyl-covered steel with stainless-steel top] <Insert material> with refrigerated compartment in front panel.
  2. Bubbler: One, with adjustable stream regulator, located on deck.
  3. Control: [Push button] <Insert control>.
  4. Supply: NPS3/8 (DN10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.

Retain first subparagraph below only if required.

  1. Filter: One or more water filters complying with NSF42 and NSF53 for cyst and lead reduction to below EPA standards; with capacity sized for unit peak flow rate.
  2. Drain: Grid with NPS1-1/4 (DN32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASMEA112.18.2.
  3. Cooling System: Electric, with hermetically sealed compressor, cooling coil, air-cooled condensing unit, corrosion-resistant tubing, refrigerant, corrosion-resistant-metal storage tank, and adjustable thermostat.

1)Capacity: [3 gph (0.0032L/s)] <Insert value> of 50 degF (10 degC) cooled water from 80 degF (27 degC) inlet water and 90 degF (32 degC) ambient air temperature.