NL Master Specification Guide

for Public Funded Buildings

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
.1 Section includes:
.1 Materials and installation of low-pressure metallic ductwork, joints and
accessories.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

.1 Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

.2 Section 01 35 29.06 – Health and Safety Requirements

.3 Section 01 74 21 – Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.

.4 Section 01 91 13 – General Commissioning (Cx) Requirements.

.5 Section 07 84 00 – Firestopping

.6 Section 23 05 29 – Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment.

.7 Section 23 05 94 – Pressure Testing of Ducted Air Systems.

.8 Section 23 44 00 – HVAC Air Filtration

1.3 REFERENCES
.1 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
(ASHRAE).

.2 American Society for Testing and Materials International, (ASTM).

.1 ASTM A 480/A480M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for
Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip.
.2 ASTM A 635/A635M, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-
Thickness Coils, Carbon, Hot Rolled.
.3 ASTM A 653/A653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
.3 Department of Justice Canada (Jus).
.1 Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
.4 Health Canada/Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
.1 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
.5 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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.1 NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems.
.2 NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-
Conditioning Systems.
.3 NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations.
.4
.6 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).
.1 SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible.
.2 SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual.
.3 IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 1st Edition.
.7 Transport Canada (TC).
.1 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA).

1.4 SUBMITTALS
.1 Submit shop drawings and product data in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal
Procedures.

.2 Product Data: submit WHMIS MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance with
Section 02 62 00.01-Hazardous Materials for the following:
.1 Sealants.
.2 Tape.
.3 Proprietary Joints.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1 Certification of Ratings:
.1 Catalogue or published ratings shall be those obtained from tests carried out by
manufacturer or independent testing agency signifying adherence to codes and
standards.
.2 Health and Safety:
.1 Do construction occupational health and safety in accordance with Section 01 35
29.06 - Health and Safety Requirements.
.2 During construction meet or exceed the requirements of SMACNA IAQ
Guideline for Occupied Buildings under Construction.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

.1 Protect on site stored or installed absorptive material from moisture damage.

.2 Waste Management and Disposal:

.1 Separate waste materials for reuse and recycling in accordance with Section 01
74 21 - Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.
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.2 Remove from site and dispose of packaging materials at appropriate recycling

facilities.
.3 Collect and separate for disposal, paper, plastic, polystyrene, corrugated
cardboard, packaging material in appropriate on-site bins for recycling in
accordance with Waste Management Plan.
.4 Separate for reuse and recycling and place in designated containers steel, metal,
plastic waste in accordance with Waste Management Plan.
.5 Place materials defined as hazardous or toxic in designated containers.
.6 Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with CEPA, TDGA,
Regional and Municipal regulations.
.7 Fold up metal and plastic banding, flatten and place in designated area for
recycling.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SEAL CLASSIFICATION

.1 Classification as follows:
Maximum Pressure Pa SMACNA Seal Class
> 1000 A
750 B
500 C
250 C
125 C
.2 Seal classification:
.1 Class A: longitudinal seams, transverse joints, duct wall penetrations and
connections made airtight with sealant and tape.
.2 Class B: longitudinal seams, transverse joints and connections made airtight with
sealant tape or combination thereof.
.3 Class C: transverse joints and connections made air tight with gaskets, sealant
tape or combination thereof. Longitudinal seams unsealed.

2.2 SEALANT
.1 Sealant: oil resistant, polymer type flame resistant duct sealant. Temperature range of
minus 30°C to plus 93°C.

2.3 TAPE
.1 Tape: polyvinyl treated, open weave fiberglass tape, 50 mm wide.

2.4 DUCT LEAKAGE

.1 In accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Leakage Test Manual.
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2.5 FITTINGS
.1 Fabrication: to SMACNA.

.2 Radiused elbows:
.1 Rectangular: Centreline radius: 1.5 times width of duct.
.2 Round: smooth radius or five piece. Centreline radius: 1.5 times diameter.
.3 Mitred elbows, rectangular:
.1 To 400 mm: with single thickness turning vanes.
.2 Over 400 mm: with double thickness turning vanes.
.4 Branches:
.1 Rectangular main and branch: with radius on branch 1.5 times width of duct or
450 entry on branch.
.2 Round main and branch: enter main duct at 450 with conical connection.
.3 Provide volume control damper in branch duct near connection to main duct.
.4 Main duct branches: with volume control damper.
.5 Transitions:
.1 Diverging: 200 maximum included angle.
.2 Converging: 300 maximum included angle.
.6 Offsets:
.1 Full short radiused elbows as indicated.
.7 Obstruction deflectors: maintain full cross-sectional area. Maximum included angles: as
for transitions.

2.6 FIRESTOPPING
.1 Retaining angles around duct, on both sides of fire separation in accordance with Section
07 84 00 – Firestopping.

.2 Firestopping material and installation must not distort duct.

2.7 GALVANIZED STEEL

.1 Lock forming quality: to ASTM A653, G90 zinc coating.

.2 Thickness, fabrication and reinforcement: to SMACNA.

.3 Joints: to SMACNA or proprietary manufactured duct joint. Proprietary manufactured

flanged duct joint to be considered to be a class A seal.

2.8 STAINLESS STEEL

.1 To ASTM A480/A480M, Type 304.
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.2 Finish: No 4. finish on exposed side of duct in finished area’s, No. 3 finish or lower
where concealed.

.3 Thickness, fabrication and reinforcement: to SMACNA.

.4 Joints: to SMACNA and be continuous inert gas welded.

2.9 ALUMINUM
.1 To SMACNA. Aluminum type: 3003-H-14.

.2 Thickness, fabrication and reinforcement: to SMACNA.

.3 Joints: to SMACNA and be continuous weld.

2.10 BLACK STEEL

.1 To ASTM A635/A635M.

.2 Thickness: 1.2 mm

.3 Fabrication: ducts and fittings or SMACNA.

.4 Reinforcement: to SMACNA.

.5 Joints: continuous weld.

2.11 KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS

.1 Construct in accordance with NFPA 96.

.2 Material: Type 304 stainless steel where exposed, stainless steel where concealed or
black sheet where concealed.

.3 Thickness: to NFPA 96.

.4 Fabrication: joints, continuous inert gas welded for stainless steel, ARC welded for black
steel.

.5 Reinforcement: to SMACNA.

.6 Drainage: at low point.

.7 Grease filters: to Section 23 44 00 – HVAC Air Filtration.

2.12 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

.1 Strap hangers: of same material as duct but next sheet metal thickness heavier than duct.
Maximum size duct supported by strap hanger: 500 mm.

.2 Hanger configuration: to SMACNA.

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.3 Hangers: galvanized steel angle with black steel rods to ASHRAE or SMACNA
following table:
Duct Size Angle Size Rod Size
(mm) (mm) (mm)
up to 750 25x25x3 6
751 to 1050 40x40x3 6
1051 to 1500 40x40x3 10
1501 to 2100 50x50x3 10
2101 to 2400 50x50x5 10
2401 and over 50 x 50 x 6 10
.4 Upper hanger attachments:
.1 For concrete: manufactured concrete inserts.
.1 Acceptable Product: Myatt, Grinnell, Hunt.
.2 For steel joist: manufactured joist clamp steel plate washer.
.1 Acceptable Product: Myatt, Grinnell, Hunt.
.3 For steel beams: manufactured beam clamps:
.1 Acceptable Product: Myatt, Grinnell, Hunt.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL
.1 Do work in accordance with NFPA 90A, NFPA 90B, and SMACNA.

.2 Do not break continuity of insulation vapour barrier with hangers or rods. Insulate strap
hangers 100 mm beyond insulated duct.

.3 Support risers in accordance with SMACNA.

.4 Install breakaway joints in ductwork on sides of fire separation. Do not place fire
stopping material in expansion space between damper sleeve and fire partition.

.5 Install proprietary manufactured flanged duct joints in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions.

.6 Manufacture duct in lengths and diameter to accommodate installation of acoustic duct

lining.

3.2 HANGERS
.1 Strap hangers: install in accordance with SMACNA.

.2 Angle hangers: complete with locking nuts and washers.

.3 Hanger spacing: in accordance with SMACNA or as follows:

Duct Size Spacing
(mm) (mm)
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Duct Size Spacing

to 1500 3000
1501 and over 2500

3.3 WATERTIGHT DUCT

.1 Provide watertight duct for:
.1 Dishwasher exhaust.
.2 Fresh air intake.
.3 Minimum 3000 mm from duct mounted humidifier in all directions.
.4 As indicated.
.2 Form bottom of horizontal duct without longitudinal seams. Solder or weld joints of
bottom and side sheets. Seal other joints with duct sealer.

.3 Slope horizontal branch ductwork down towards fume hoods served. Slope header ducts
down toward risers.

.4 Fit base of riser with 150 mm deep drain sump and NPS 1 ½ drain connected, with deep
seal trap and valve and discharging to open funnel drain or service sink or as approved
by Owner’s Representative.

3.4 KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS

.1 Install to NFPA 96 and as indicated.

3.5 SEALING AND TAPING

.1 Apply sealant to outside of joint to manufacturer's recommendations.

.2 Bed tape in sealant and recoat with minimum of one coat of sealant to manufacturers
recommendations. Sealant and tape to be applied to full perimeter of duct.

3.6 LEAKAGE TESTS/COMMISSIOONING

.1 Refer to Section 23 05 94 - Pressure Testing of Ducted Air Systems.

.2 In accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Leakage Test Manual.

.3 Do leakage tests in sections.

.4 Make trial leakage tests as instructed to demonstrate workmanship.

.5 Install no additional ductwork until trial test has been passed.

.6 Test section minimum of 30 m long with not less then three branch takeoffs and two 90º
elbows.

.7 Complete test before insulation or concealment.

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