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SECTION 231126 - FACILITY LIQUEFIED-PETROLEUM GAS PIPING

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To read detailed research, technical information about products and materials, and coordination checklists, click on Masterworks/Supporting Information.

Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.

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.

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1RELATED DOCUMENTS

Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.

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

1.2SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Pipes, tubes, and fittings.
  3. Piping specialties.
  4. Piping and tubing joining materials.
  5. Valves.
  6. Pressure regulators.
  7. Service meters.
  8. Storage containers.
  9. Transport truck unloading facility specialties.
  10. Pumps.
  11. Vaporizers.
  12. Air mixers.
  13. Concrete bases.

1.3DEFINITIONS

Retain definitions remaining after this Section has been edited.

  1. Finished Spaces:Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, 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. LPG:Liquefied-petroleum gas.

1.4PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Minimum Operating-Pressure Ratings:

Revise pressure ratings in three subparagraphs below to suit Project.Ratings must be at least one and one-half times the system's operating pressure.

  1. For Piping Containing Only Vapor:
  2. Piping and Valves:[125 psig (862 kPa)] <Insert pressure> unless otherwise indicated.
  3. For Piping Containing Liquid:
  4. Piping between Shutoff Valves:[350 psig (2413 kPa)] <Insert pressure> unless otherwise indicated.
  5. Piping Other Than Above:[250 psig (1723 kPa)] <Insert pressure> unless otherwise indicated.
  6. Valves and Fittings:[250 psig (1723 kPa)] <Insert pressure> unless otherwise indicated.

Pressure at meter, if downstream from regulator, should be 5 psig (34.5 kPa) or lower for most applications.NFPA54 limits the pressure for undiluted LPG vapor to maximum 20 psig (138 kPa.) If service meters and regulators with more than one pressure rating are required, indicate location of each on Drawings along with their outlet pressure setting.

  1. Minimum Operating Pressure of Service Meter:[5 psig (34.5 kPa)] [10 psig (69 kPa)] [20 psig (138 kPa)] [65 psig (450 kPa)] <Insert pressure>.

Retain one of first four paragraphs below.NFPA54 limits the pressure for LPG in buildings to maximum 5 psig (34.5 kPa) unless specific construction details are followed, such as all welded piping, and venting pipe chases to outside.

  1. LPG System Pressure within Buildings:One pressure range.[0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) or less] [More than 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) but not more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa)] [More than 2 psig (13.8 kPa) but not more than 5 psig (34.5 kPa)].
  2. LPG System Pressures within Buildings:Two pressure ranges.Primary pressure is more than 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) but not more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa) and is reduced to secondary pressure of 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) or less.
  3. LPG System Pressures within Buildings:Two pressure ranges.Primary pressure is more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa) but not more than 5 psig (34.5 kPa) and is reduced to secondary pressure of more than 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) but not more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa).
  4. LPG System Pressures within Buildings:Three pressure ranges.Primary pressure is more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa) but not more than 5 psig (34.5 kPa) and is reduced to secondary pressures of more than 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) but not more than 2 psig (13.8 kPa) and is reduced again to pressures of 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) or less.
  5. Delegated Design:Design restraints and anchors for LPG piping and equipment, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

Retain paragraph below with "Seismic Qualification Certificates" Paragraph in "Informational Submittals" Article for projects requiring seismic design.Model building codes and SEI/ASCE7 establish criteria for buildings subject to earthquake motions.Verify requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

  1. Seismic Performance:Vaporizers and storage container supports shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to [SEI/ASCE7] <Insert requirement>.

Retain subparagraph below to define the term "withstand" as it applies to this Project.Definition varies with type of building and occupancy and is critical to valid certification.

  1. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified."

1.5ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data:For each type of the following:
  2. Piping specialties.
  3. Corrugated stainless-steel tubing with associated components.
  4. Valves.Include pressure rating, capacity, settings, and electrical connection data of selected models.
  5. Pressure regulators.Indicate pressure ratings and capacities.
  6. Service meters.Indicate[pressure ratings and] capacities.Include [bypass fittings] [bypass fittings and meter bars] [meter bars] [supports].
  7. Dielectric fittings.
  8. Storage containers.
  9. Transport truck unloading specialties.
  10. Pumps.
  11. Vaporizers.
  12. Air mixers.
  13. Shop Drawings:For facility LPG piping layout.Include plans, piping layout and elevations, sections, and details for fabrication of pipe anchors, hangers, supports for multiple pipes, alignment guides, expansion joints and loops, and attachments of the same to building structure.Detail location of anchors, alignment guides, and expansion joints and loops.
  14. Shop Drawing Scale:[1/4 inch per foot (1:50)] <Insert scale>.

Retain service meter assembly option in subparagraph below if Contractor installs service meter.

  1. Detail mounting, supports, and valve arrangements for[service meter assembly and] pressure regulator assembly.

Paragraph below is defined in Section013300 "Submittal Procedures" as a "Delegated-Design Submittal."Retain if Work of this Section is required to withstand specific design loads and design responsibilities have been delegated to Contractor or if structural data are required as another way to verify compliance with performance requirements.Professional engineer qualifications are specified in Section014000 "Quality Requirements."

  1. Delegated-Design Submittal:For LPG piping and equipment indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
  2. Detail fabrication and assembly of seismic restraints.
  3. Design Calculations:Calculate requirements for selecting seismic restraints.

1.6INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

Retain first paragraph below if Drawings do not include detailed plans or if Project involves unusual coordination requirements.

  1. Coordination Drawings:Plans and details, drawn to scale, on which LPG piping is shown and coordinated with other installations, using input from installers of the items involved.

Retain first paragraph below if retaining "Project Conditions" Article.

  1. Site Survey:Plans, drawn to scale, on which LPG piping is shown and coordinated with other services and utilities.

Coordinate first paragraph below with qualification requirements in Section014000 "Quality Requirements" and as supplemented in "Quality Assurance" Article.

  1. Qualification Data:For qualified professional engineer.

Retain first paragraph below if required by seismic criteria applicable to Project.Coordinate with Section230548 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC." See SEI/ASCE 7 for certification requirements for equipment and components.

  1. Seismic Qualification Certificates:Submit certification that vaporizer, air mixer, storage container supports, accessories, and components will withstand seismic forces defined in Section230548 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC." Include the following:
  2. Basis for Certification:Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.
  3. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit:Identify center of gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.
  4. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based and their installation requirements.

Retain first paragraph below if retaining procedures for welder certification in "Quality Assurance" Article.

  1. Welding certificates.
  2. Field quality-control reports.

1.7CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

  1. Operation and Maintenance Data:For LPG equipment and accessories to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.8QUALITY ASSURANCE

Retain one or both of first two paragraphs below for welding supports.Retain first for welded piping supports and retain second for welded steel pipe joints.If retaining, also retain "Welding certificates" Paragraph in "Informational Submittals" Article.

  1. Steel Support Welding Qualifications:Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWSD1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."
  2. Pipe Welding Qualifications:Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
  3. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories:Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

1.9DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Retain this article for projects involving existing systems.

  1. Handling Flammable Liquids:Remove and dispose of liquids from existing LPG piping according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
  2. 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.
  3. Store pipes and tubes with protective PE coating to avoid damaging coating and protect from direct sunlight.
  4. Protect stored PE pipes and valves from direct sunlight.

1.10PROJECT CONDITIONS

Retain this article for outdoor piping and if Contractor is required to provide survey.

  1. Perform site survey, research public utility records, and verify existing utility locations.Contact utility-locating service for area where Project is located.

Retain first paragraph below if interruption of existing LPG service is required.

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

1.11COORDINATION

  1. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.
  2. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for valves installed concealed behind finished surfaces.Comply with requirements in Section083113 "Access Doors and Frames."

1.12WARRANTY

For complete details, please refer to our Standard Terms and Conditions and WarrantyandLimitations of Liability at:

  1. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on Domestic Products: Conbraco Industries, Inc. warrants products to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of five years. This warranty applies to Apollo brand products with "Made in the USA" markings only. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.
  2. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on International Products: APOLLO INTERNATIONAL products will be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of two years. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.
  3. Elkhart Products Corporation warranties our fittings to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of fifty (50) years, . The Elkhart Product Corporation Water Heater hoses carry a two (2) year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Any fitting which proves to be defective will be replaced or a credit issued, but no incidental labor charges, expenses or damages will be allowed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1PIPES, TUBES, AND FITTINGS

This article includes examples of materials listed in NFPA58, "Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code"; NFPA54, "National Fuel Gas Code"; and the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code, which has been jointly adopted by AGA and ICC.Coordinate piping materials in this article with piping schedules in Part3.See "Writing Guide" Article in the Evaluations for a discussion of how this Section is organized and the most efficient way to edit this Section.

See Part3 piping schedule articles to determine where pipes, tubes, fittings, and joining materials are applied in various services.

  1. Steel Pipe:ASTMA53/A53M, black steel, Schedules40 and 80, TypeE or S, GradeB.
  2. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings:ASMEB16.3, Class150, standard pattern.
  3. Wrought-Steel Welding Fittings:ASTMA234/A234M for butt welding and socket welding.
  4. Unions:ASMEB16.39, Class150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat, ground joint, and threaded ends.
  5. Forged-Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings:ASMEB16.5, minimum Class150, including bolts, nuts, and gaskets of the following material group, end connections, and facings:
  6. Material Group:1.1.
  7. End Connections:Threaded or butt welding to match pipe.
  8. Lapped Face:Not permitted underground.
  9. Gasket Materials:ASMEB16.20, metallic, flat, asbestos free, aluminum o-rings, and spiral-wound metal gaskets.
  10. Bolts and Nuts:ASMEB18.2.1, carbon steel aboveground, and stainless steel underground.

Retain first subparagraph below for underground steel piping.Cathodic protection may be required in addition to protective coating.Coordinate with requirements in Section264200 "Cathodic Protection."

  1. Protective Coating for Underground Piping:Factory-applied, three-layer coating of epoxy, adhesive, and PE.
  2. Joint Cover Kits:Epoxy paint, adhesive, and heat-shrink PE sleeves.

Verify acceptability of couplings in first subparagraph below with authorities having jurisdiction before retaining.These couplings are available in NPS1 (DN25) and larger.

  1. Mechanical Couplings:

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers.Retain first subparagraph and list of manufacturers below.See Section016000 "Product Requirements."

  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1)Dresser Piping Specialties.

2)Smith-Blair, Inc.

3)Insert manufacturer's name>.

  1. [Stainless-steel] [Steel] flanges and tube with epoxy finish.
  2. Buna-nitrile seals.
  3. [Stainless-steel] [Steel] bolts, washers, and nuts.
  4. Coupling shall be capable of joining PE pipe to PE pipe, steel pipe to PE pipe, or steel pipe to steel pipe.
  5. Steel body couplings installed underground on plastic pipe shall be factory equipped with anode.

Tubing in first paragraph below is limited in application to 0.5 psig (3.45 kPa) and less and NPS1 (DN25) and smaller.Verify acceptability with authorities having jurisdiction before retaining.

  1. Corrugated, Stainless-Steel Tubing:Comply with ANSI/IASLC1.

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers.Retain first subparagraph and list of manufacturers below.See Section016000 "Product Requirements."

  1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  2. OmegaFlex, Inc.
  3. Parker Hannifin Corporation.
  4. Titeflex.
  5. Tru-Flex Metal Hose Corp.
  6. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  7. Tubing:ASTMA240/A240M, corrugated, Series300 stainless steel.
  8. Coating:PE with flame retardant.
  9. Surface-Burning Characteristics:As determined by testing identical products according to ASTME84 by a qualified testing agency.Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

1)Flame-Spread Index:[25] <Insert value> or less.

2)Smoke-Developed Index:[50] [450] <Insert value> or less.

  1. Fittings:Copper-alloy mechanical fittings with ends made to fit and listed for use with corrugated stainless-steel tubing and capable of metal-to-metal seal without gaskets.Include brazing socket or threaded ends complying with ASMEB1.20.1.
  2. Striker Plates:Steel, designed to protect tubing from penetrations.
  3. Manifolds:Malleable iron or steel with factory-applied protective coating.Threaded connections shall comply with ASMEB1.20.1 for pipe inlet and corrugated tubing outlets.
  4. Operating-Pressure Rating:5 psig (34.5 kPa).

Verify acceptability of tubing in first paragraph below with authorities having jurisdiction before retaining.

  1. Aluminum Tubing:Comply with ASTMB210 and ASTMB241/B241M.
  2. Aluminum Alloy:Alloy5456 is prohibited.
  3. Protective Coating:Factory-applied coating capable of resisting corrosion on tubing in contact with masonry, plaster, insulation, water, detergents, and sewerage.
  4. Flare Fittings:Comply with ASMEB16.26 and SAEJ513.
  5. Copper-alloy fittings.
  6. Metal-to-metal compression seal without gasket.
  7. Dryseal threads shall comply with ASMEB1.20.3.

CSAB149.1 allows the use of ASTMB837 copper tubing, which defines "TypeG."

  1. Drawn-Temper Copper Tube:Comply with [ASTMB88, TypeK (ASTMB88M, TypeA)] [ASTMB88, TypeL (ASTMB88M, TypeB)] [ASTMB837, TypeG].
  2. Copper Fittings:ASMEB16.22, wrought copper, and streamlined pattern.
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Elkhart Products Corporation fittings, made in USA, or comparable product by one of the following:

1)NIBCO INC.