Copyright 2010 AIA MasterSpec Full Length 03/10

PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO TYCO INTERNATIONAL, GRINNELL MECHANICAL PRODUCTS

Copyright 2010 by The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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SECTION 221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

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This Section uses the term "Architect." Change this term to match that used to identify the design professional as defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

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  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Under-building-slab and aboveground domestic water pipes, tubes, and fittings inside buildings.
  3. Encasement for piping.
  4. Related Requirements:

Retain subparagraph below to cross-reference requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.

  1. Section221113 "Facility Water Distribution Piping" for water-service piping[and water meters] outside the building from source to the point where water-service piping enters the building.

1.3  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For transition fittings and dielectric fittings.
  2. LEED Submittals:

"Product Data for CreditIEQ4.1" Subparagraph below applies to LEED-NC, LEED-CI, and LEED-CS; coordinate with requirements for solvent cements and adhesive primers.

  1. Product Data for CreditIEQ4.1: For solvent cements and adhesive primers, documentation including printed statement of VOC content.

"Laboratory Test Reports for CreditIEQ4" Subparagraph below applies to LEED for Schools.

  1. Laboratory Test Reports for CreditIEQ4: For solvent cements and adhesive primers, documentation indicating that products comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

1.4  INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

  1. System purging and disinfecting activities report.
  2. Field quality-control reports.

1.5  FIELD CONDITIONS

Retain this article if interruption of existing water service is required.

  1. Interruption of Existing Water Service: Do not interrupt water service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary water service according to requirements indicated:
  2. Notify [Architect] [Construction Manager] [Owner] no fewer than [two] <Insert number> days in advance of proposed interruption of water service.
  3. Do not interrupt water service without [Architect's] [Construction Manager's] [Owner's] written permission.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about named manufacturers and products. For an explanation of options and Contractor's product selection procedures, see Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1  PIPING MATERIALS

See "Writing Guide" Article in the Evaluations for a discussion of how this Section is organized and the most efficient way to revise this Section. See "Piping Materials and Standards" Article in the Evaluations for a discussion of piping materials covered by referenced standards.

  1. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting materials, and joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.
  2. Potable-water piping and components shall comply with NSF14 and NSF61. Plastic piping components shall be marked with "NSF-pw."

2.2  COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS

Tube in "Hard Copper Tube" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Hard Copper Tube: [ASTMB88, TypeL (ASTMB88M, TypeB)] [and] [ASTMB88, TypeM (ASTMB88M, TypeC)] water tube, drawn temper.

Tube in "Soft Copper Tube" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Soft Copper Tube: [ASTMB88, TypeK (ASTMB88M, TypeA)] [and] [ASTMB88, TypeL (ASTMB88M, TypeB)] water tube, annealed temper.

Fittings in "Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS12 (DN8 to DN300).

  1. Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASMEB16.18, pressure fittings.

Fittings in "Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS8 (DN8 to DN200).

  1. Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASMEB16.22, wrought-copper pressure fittings.

Flanges in "Bronze Flanges" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS12 (DN15 to DN300).

  1. Bronze Flanges: ASMEB16.24, Class150, with solder-joint ends.

Unions in "Copper Unions" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS4 (DN8 to DN100).

  1. Copper Unions:
  2. MSSSP-123.
  3. Cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body.
  4. Ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces.
  5. Solder-joint or threaded ends.

Fittings in "Copper Pressure-Seal-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS4 (DN15 to DN100).

  1. Copper Pressure-Seal-Joint Fittings:

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  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by the following] [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on Drawings] <Grinnell Mechanical Products; a Tyco International Company: Copper G-Press or designation> or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Elkhart Products Corporation.
  3. NIBCO Inc.
  4. Viega.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  6. Fittings for NPS2 (DN50) and Smaller: Wrought-copper fitting with EPDM-rubber, O-ring seal in each end.

Fittings in "Copper Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS2 (DN15 to DN50).

  1. Copper Push-on-Joint Fittings:

Retain "Manufacturers" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to require products from manufacturers listed or a comparable product from other manufacturers.

  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by the following] [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Victaulic Company.
  3. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  4. Description:
  5. Cast-copper fitting complying with ASMEB16.18 or wrought-copper fitting complying with ASMEB16.22.
  6. Stainless-steel teeth and EPDM-rubber, O-ring seal in each end instead of solder-joint ends.

Connections in "Copper-Tube, Extruded-Tee Connections" Paragraph below can be used instead of tee fittings in copper tubing; delete below if prohibited.

  1. Copper-Tube, Extruded-Tee Connections:

Retain "Manufacturers" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to require products from manufacturers listed or a comparable product from other manufacturers.

  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by the following] [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. T-Drill Industries Inc.
  3. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  4. Description: Tee formed in copper tube according to ASTMF2014.

Fittings and couplings in "Appurtenances for Grooved-End Copper Tubing" Paragraph below are available in NPS2 to NPS8 (DN50 to DN200).

  1. Appurtenances for Grooved-End Copper Tubing:

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  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Grinnell Mechanical Products, a TYCO International Company; Fig. 672 Rigid Couplings or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Anvil International.
  3. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  4. Victaulic Company.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  6. Copper Alloy Fittings for Grooved-End, Copper Tubing: ASTMB75 (ASTMB75M) copper tube or ASTMB584 bronze castings.

AWWAC606 does not cover couplings in "Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End Copper Tubing" Subparagraph below. At least three listed manufacturers make this type of coupling with dimensions for copper tube and fittings. Another manufacturer has a system for expanding the ends of copper tube and fittings so couplings for steel piping may be used.

  1. Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End Copper Tubing:
  2. Copper-tube dimensions and design similar to AWWAC606.
  3. Ferrous housing sections.
  4. Grade "EN" EPDM-rubber tri-seal gaskets suitable for hot and cold water.
  5. Bolts and nuts.
  6. Minimum Pressure Rating: 200 psig (1380 kPa).

2.3  DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

Pipe in "Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe:
  2. AWWAC151/A21.51, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Fittings in "Standard-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS48 (DN80 to DN1200).

  1. Standard-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC110/A21.10, ductile or gray iron.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Fittings in "Compact-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS24 (DN80 to DN600).

  1. Compact-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC153/A21.53, ductile iron.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Pipe in "Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe:
  2. AWWAC151/A21.51.
  3. Push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.

Fittings in "Standard-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS48 (DN80 to DN1200).

  1. Standard-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC110/A21.10, ductile or gray iron.
  3. Gaskets: AWWAC111/A21.11, rubber.

Fittings in "Compact-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS24 (DN80 to DN600).

  1. Compact-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC153/A21.53, ductile iron.
  3. Gaskets: AWWAC111/A21.11, rubber.

Pipe in "Plain-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Plain-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWAC151/A21.51.

Fittings and couplings in "Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph are available in NPS4 to at least NPS24 (DN100 to DN600).

  1. Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe:

Retain "Manufacturers" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to require products from manufacturers listed or a comparable product from other manufacturers.

  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by the following] [provide products by one of the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  3. Star Pipe Products.
  4. Victaulic Company.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  6. Fittings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: [ASTMA536, Grade65-45-12 ductile iron] [ASTMA47/A47M, Grade32510 malleable iron] [ASTMA53/A53M, TypeF, E, or S, GradeB fabricated steel] [ASTMA106, GradeB steel] fittings with grooves or shoulders constructed to accept grooved-end couplings; with nuts, bolts, locking pin, locking toggle, or lugs to secure grooved pipe and fittings.
  7. Couplings: [Ductile-iron] [Malleable-iron] housing and grade “E” EPDM gasket of central cavity pressure-responsive design; with nuts, bolts, locking pin, locking toggle, or lugs to secure grooved pipe and fittings.

Couplings in "Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping" Subparagraph below are available in NPS4 to NPS24 (DN100 to DN600). Other AWWA pipe size couplings in NPS3 to NPS36 (DN80 to DN900) are also available.

  1. Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping.

2.4  GALVANIZED-STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

Galvanized-steel pipe and fittings corrode over time. They rust from the inside out. Galvanized-steel pipes can corrode to the point where the pipes are completely restricted. Corrosion also occurs in steel that is connected directly to copper or brass.

Pipe in "Galvanized-Steel Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS26 (DN6 to DN650).

  1. Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
  2. ASTMA53/A53M, TypeE, GradeB, Standard Weight.
  3. Include ends matching joining method.

Nipples in "Galvanized-Steel Pipe Nipples" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Galvanized-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTMA733, made of ASTMA53/A53M or ASTMA106/A106M, Standard Weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.

Fittings in "Galvanized, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS12 (DN8 to DN300).