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Project Standard Specification: Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 15050 - Page 1/17
Project Standard Specification: Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 15050 - Page 1/17
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
0.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following basic mechanical materials and methods to complement
other Division 15 Sections.
B. Pipe and pipe fitting materials are specified in Division 15 piping system Sections.
0.3 DEFINITIONS
A. 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, crawl spaces, and tunnels.
D. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact
by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts.
E. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather
conditions and physical contact by building occupants, but subject to outdoor ambient
temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters.
A. In addition to the requirements shown or specified, comply with the latest current applicable
standards, specifications or codes published by the following organizations:
A. Climatic Conditions: The outdoor design conditions to be adopted for the project are as follows: .
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1. Climatic Conditions:
B. Indoor Design Conditions: Indoor comfort conditions are based on recommendations of ASHRAE
Standard 55.
1. The following table represents the indoor design conditions, which shall be followed:
Circulation Areas 23 50 24 -
Mechanical rooms 27 - - -
0.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For dielectric fittings, flexible connectors, mechanical sleeve seals, and
identification materials and devices.
B. Shop Drawings: Detail fabrication and installation for metal supports and anchorage for
mechanical materials and equipment.
1. Planned piping layout, including valve and specialty locations and valve-stem
movement.
2. Clearances for installing and maintaining insulation.
3. Clearances for servicing and maintaining equipment, accessories, and specialties,
including space for disassembly required for periodic maintenance.
4. Equipment and accessory service connections and support details.
5. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.
6. Fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.
7. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.
8. Scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment into building
during construction.
9. Floor plans, elevations, and details to indicate penetrations in floors, walls, and
ceilings and their relationship to other penetrations and installations.
10. Reflected ceiling plans to coordinate and integrate installation of air outlets and inlets,
light fixtures, communication system components, sprinklers, ceiling access panels
and other ceiling-mounted items.
11. Mechanical equipment rooms.
12. Interstitial space.
13. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.
14. Pipe sleeves.
E. Samples: Of color, lettering style, and other graphic representation required for each
identification material and device.
H. Where US material or reference standards are specified or indicated, compliance with the
equivalent British Standard (BS) is acceptable.
A. Comply with ASME A13.1 for lettering size, length of color field, colors, and viewing
angles of identification devices.
D. Products Criteria:
F. Provide copies of approved equipment submittals to the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
Subcontractor.
0.8 WELDING
A. The Contractor is entirely responsible for the quality of the welding and shall:
1. Conduct tests of the welding procedures used by his organization, determine the
suitability of the procedures used, determine that the welds made will meet the
required tests, and also determine that the welding operators have the ability to make
sound welds under standard conditions.
2. Comply with ASME B31.1 and AWS B2.1.
3. Perform all welding operations required for construction and installation of the piping
systems.
B. Qualification of Welders: Rules of procedure for qualification of all welders and general
requirements for fusion welding shall conform with the applicable portions of ASME B31.1,
Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications, and AWS B2.1, and / or, as
approved by the Qualifications."
C. Examining Welder: Examine each welder at job site, in the presence of the Resident
Engineer, to determine the ability of the welder to meet the qualifications required. Test
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welders for piping for all positions, including welds with the axis horizontal (not rolled) and
with the axis vertical. Each welder shall be allowed to weld only in the position in which he
has qualified and shall be required to identify his welds with his specific code marking
signifying his name and number assigned.
D. Examination Results: Provide the Resident Engineer with a list of names and corresponding
code markings. Retest welders who fail to meet the prescribed welding qualifications.
Disqualify welders, who fail the second test, for work on the project.
E. Beveling: Field bevels and shop bevels shall be done by mechanical means or by flame
cutting. Where beveling is done by flame cutting, surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of
scale and oxidation just prior to welding. Conform to specified standards.
F. Alignment: Utilize split welding rings or approved alternate method for joints on all pipes
above 50 mm to assure proper alignment, complete weld penetration, and prevention of
weld spatter reaching the interior of the pipe.
G. Erection: Piping shall not be split, bent, flattened, or otherwise damaged either before,
during, or after installation.
H. Defective Welds: Replace and re-inspect defective welds. Repairing defective welds by
adding weld material over the defect or by peening will not be permitted. Welders
responsible for defective welds must be re-qualified.
I. Electrodes: Electrodes shall be stored in a dry heated area, and be kept free of moisture and
dampness during the fabrication operations. Discard electrodes that have lost part of their
coating.
A. The equipment supplied shall be packed for protection against damage during handling,
transport, warehousing and installation. The efficiency of the packing shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair or replace any damaged items,
at no additional cost, as instructed by the Engineer even after delivery of the equipment, if it
is proven that the damage was caused by packing, storage, or handling deficiencies.
B. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping,
storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and
moisture.
C. Protect stored pipes and tubes from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed
structural capacity of floor, if stored inside.
D. Protect flanges, fittings, and piping specialties from moisture and dirt.
E. Store plastic pipes protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.
F. The following markings shall be factory applied using indelible ink on the external part of
each volume:
A. Coordinate mechanical equipment installation with other trades and building components.
B. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of
construction to allow for mechanical installations.
D. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and equipment for
efficient flow of the Work. Coordinate installation of large equipment requiring positioning
before closing in building.
F. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors if mechanical items requiring access
are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Division 8
Section "Access Doors and Frames."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. Refer to individual Division 15 piping Sections for pipe and fitting materials and joining
methods.
B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 or British Standard for factory-threaded pipe and pipe
fittings.
A. Refer to individual Division 15 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed
below.
B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping
system contents.
2. AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 3.2 mm thick, unless otherwise indicated; and full-
face or ring type, unless otherwise indicated.
C. Flange: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel, unless otherwise indicated; Bolts, Nuts and washers,
stainless steel for potable/domestic water piping, galvanized for other piping systems.
D. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping
system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Alloy Sn95: Approximately 95 percent tin and 5 percent silver, with 0.10 percent
lead content.
2. Alloy E: Approximately 95 percent tin and 5 percent copper, with 0.10 percent
maximum lead content.
3. Alloy HA: Tin-antimony-silver-copper zinc, with 0.10 percent maximum lead
content.
4. Alloy HB: Tin-antimony-silver-copper nickel, with 0.10 percent maximum lead
content.
5. Alloy Sb5: 95 percent tin and 5 percent antimony, with 0.20 percent maximum lead
content.
G. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for
wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.
J. Flanged, Ductile-Iron Pipe Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts: AWWA C110, rubber gasket, carbon-
steel bolts and nuts.
A. General: Assembly or fitting with insulating material isolating joined dissimilar metals, to
prevent galvanic action and stop corrosion.
B. Description: Combination of copper alloy and ferrous; threaded, solder, plain, and weld-
neck end types and matching piping system materials.
D. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 1725 kPa minimum working
pressure at 82 deg. C.
1. Provide separate companion flanges and steel bolts and nuts for 1035 or 2070 kPa
minimum working pressure as required to suit system pressures.
H. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipple with inert and noncorrosive, thermoplastic
lining; plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 2070 kPa minimum working pressure at
107 deg. C.
A. General: Fabricated from materials suitable for system fluid and that will provide flexible
pipe connections. Include 860 kPa minimum working-pressure rating, unless higher
working pressure is indicated, and ends according to the following:
B. Bronze-Hose, Flexible Connectors: Corrugated, bronze, inner tubing covered with bronze
wire braid. Include copper-tube ends or bronze flanged ends, braze welded to hose.
A. Description: Modular design, with interlocking rubber links shaped to continuously fill
annular space between pipe and sleeve. Include connecting bolts and pressure plates.
A. Sleeves: The following materials are for wall, floor, slab, and roof penetrations:
1. Steel Sheet Metal: 0.6 mm minimum thickness, galvanized, round tube closed with
welded longitudinal joint.
2. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade A, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends.
3. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange.
Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.
B. Escutcheons: Manufactured wall, ceiling, and floor plates; deep-pattern type if required to
conceal protruding fittings and sleeves.
1. ID: Closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping.
2. OD: Completely cover opening.
3. Cast Brass: One piece, with set screw and polished chrome-plated finish.
4. Cast Brass: Split casting, with concealed hinge, set screw and polished chrome-
plated finish.
5. Stamped Steel: One piece, with set screw and chrome-plated finish.
6. Stamped Steel: One piece, with spring clips and chrome-plated finish.
7. Stamped Steel: Split plate, with concealed hinge, set screw, and chrome-plated
finish.
8. Stamped Steel: Split plate, with concealed hinge, spring clips, and chrome-plated
finish.
9. Cast-Iron Floor Plate: One-piece casting.
C. Screws: Provide Stainless Steel screws for outdoor and wet applications
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0.7 GROUT
PART 3 - EXECUTION
A. General: Install piping as described below, unless piping Sections specify otherwise.
Individual Division 15 piping Sections specify unique piping installation requirements.
B. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate
general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements
were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design
considerations. Install piping as indicated, unless deviations to layout are approved on
Coordination Drawings.
D. Install components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.
E. Install piping in concealed interior and exterior locations, except in equipment rooms and
service areas.
G. Install exposed interior and exterior piping at right angles or parallel to building walls.
Diagonal runs are prohibited, unless otherwise indicated.
H. Install piping tight to slabs, beams, joists, columns, walls, and other building elements.
Allow sufficient space above removable ceiling panels to allow for ceiling panel removal.
J. Locate groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit valve servicing.
M. Install pipe escutcheons for pipe penetrations of concrete and masonry walls, wall board
partitions, and suspended ceilings according to the following:
1. Chrome-Plated Piping: Cast brass, one piece, with set screw, and polished chrome-
plated finish. Use split-casting escutcheons if required, for existing piping.
2. Uninsulated Piping Wall Escutcheons: Cast brass or stamped steel, with set screw.
3. Uninsulated Piping Floor Plates in Utility Areas: Cast-iron floor plates.
4. Insulated Piping: Cast brass or stamped steel; with concealed hinge, spring clips, and
chrome-plated finish.
5. Piping in Utility Areas: Cast brass or stamped steel, with set-screw or spring clips.
N. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, and concrete floor and
roof slabs.
O. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board
partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs.
4. Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe
or pipe insulation, using elastomeric joint sealants. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint
Sealants" for materials.
5. Use Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use O, neutral-curing silicone sealant, unless
otherwise indicated.
Q. Underground, Exterior-Wall, Pipe Penetrations: Install Steel Pipe for sleeves. Seal pipe
penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Size sleeve for 25 mm annular clear space
between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.
R. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and
floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestopping materials. Refer to
Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems" for materials.
U. Piping Joint Construction: Join pipe and fittings as follows and as specifically required in
individual piping Specification Sections:
1. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
2. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings
before assembly.
3. Soldered Joints: Construct joints according to AWS' "Soldering Manual," Chapter
"The Soldering of Pipe and Tube"; or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook."
4. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS' "Brazing Handbook," Chapter
"Pipe and Tube."
5. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1.
Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs
and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:
9. Plastic Piping Heat-Fusion Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces by wiping with
clean cloth or paper towels. Join according to ASTM D 2657 procedures and
manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Install unions, in piping DN50 and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final
connection to each piece of equipment with DN50 or smaller threaded pipe
connection.
2. Install flanges, in piping DN65 and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final
connection to each piece of equipment with flanged pipe connection.
3. Dry Piping Systems: Install dielectric unions and flanges to connect piping materials
of dissimilar metals.
4. Wet Piping Systems: Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect piping
materials of dissimilar metals.
A. Install equipment to provide maximum possible headroom, if mounting heights are not
indicated.
B. Install equipment according to approved submittal data. Portions of the Work are shown
only in diagrammatic form. Refer conflicts to the Engineer.
C. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and
components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated.
F. Install flexible connectors on equipment side of shutoff valves, horizontally and parallel to
equipment shafts if possible.
A. Piping Systems: Install pipe markers on each system. Include arrows showing normal
direction of flow.
1. Lettering Size: Minimum 6 mm high lettering for name of unit if viewing distance is
less than 600 mm, 13 mm high lettering for distances up to 1800 mm, and
proportionately larger lettering for greater distances. Provide secondary lettering
two-thirds to three-fourths of size of principal lettering.
2. Text of Signs: Provide name of identified unit. Include text to distinguish between
multiple units, inform user of operational requirements, indicate safety and
emergency precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations.
C. Duct Systems: Identify air supply, return, exhaust, intake, and relief ducts with duct
markers; or provide stenciled signs and arrows, showing duct system service and direction
of flow.
A. Refer to Division 9 Section "Painting" for paint materials, surface preparation, and
application of paint.
B. Apply paint to exposed piping according to the following, unless otherwise indicated:
1. Interior, Ferrous Piping: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include finish coat
over enamel undercoat and primer.
2. Interior, Galvanized-Steel Piping: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2
finish coats over galvanized metal primer.
3. Interior, Ferrous Supports: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include finish coat
over enamel undercoat and primer.
4. Exterior, Ferrous Piping: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish
coats over rust-inhibitive metal primer.
5. Exterior, Galvanized-Steel Piping: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2
finish coats over galvanized metal primer.
6. Exterior, Ferrous Supports: Use semigloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish
coats over rust-inhibitive metal primer.
D. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials
and procedures to match original factory finish.
A. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated or otherwise required, but not less than
100 mm larger in both directions than supported unit. Follow supported equipment
manufacturer's setting templates for anchor bolt and tie locations. Use 21 MPa, 28-day
A. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and
elevation to support and anchor mechanical materials and equipment.
C. Floor Mounted Support: Provide base plate and concrete plinths beneath each floor mounted
metallic supports.
0.7 DEMOLITION
C. Accessible Work: Remove indicated exposed pipe and ductwork in its entirety.
D. Work Abandoned in Place: Cut and remove underground pipe a minimum of 50 mm
beyond face of adjacent construction. Cap and patch surface to match existing finish.
F. Temporary Disconnection: Remove, store, clean, reinstall, reconnect, and make operational
equipment indicated for relocation.
A. Cut, channel, chase, and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, and other surfaces necessary
for mechanical installations. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of trades involved.
0.9 GROUTING
A. Install nonmetallic, nonshrink, grout for mechanical equipment base bearing surfaces, pump
and other equipment base plates, and anchors. Mix grout according to manufacturer's
written instructions.
F. Place grout on concrete bases to provide smooth bearing surface for equipment.