NL Master Specification Guide

for Public Funded Buildings

Section 23 05 15 – Common Installation
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED SECTIONS

.1 Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning.

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

Disposal

.3 Section 07 84 00 – Firestopping.

.4 Section 23 08 02 – Cleaning and Start-up of Mechanical Piping Systems.

1.2 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

.1 Separate and recycle waste materials in accordance with Section
01 74 21 - Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.

.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 Divert unused metal materials from landfill to metal recycling facility

approved by Owner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1 Installers to be certified to journeyperson.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT

.1 In accordance with manufacturer's instructions unless otherwise indicated.

.2 Use valves and either unions or flanges for isolation and ease of
maintenance and assembly.

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.1 Unions are not required in installations using grooved mechanical

couplings (The couplings shall serve as unions).
.3 Use double swing joints when equipment mounted on vibration isolation
and when piping subject to movement.

.4 The flexible type grooved joint couplings may be used in lieu of a flexible
connector at equipment connections for vibration attenuation and stress
relief. Couplings shall be placed in close proximity to the source of the
vibration, as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.2 CLEARANCES
.1 Provide clearance around systems, equipment and components for
observation of operation, inspection, servicing, maintenance and as
recommended by manufacturer.

.2 Provide space for disassembly, removal of equipment and components as

recommended by manufacturer or as indicated (whichever is greater)
without interrupting operation of other system, equipment, components.

3.3 DRAINS
.1 Install piping with grade in direction of flow except as indicated.

.2 Install drain valve at low points in piping systems, at equipment and at

section isolating valves.

.3 Pipe each drain valve discharge separately to above floor drain.

Discharge to be visible.

.4 Drain valves: NPS 3/4 gate or globe valves unless indicated otherwise,
with hose end male thread, cap and chain.

3.4 AIR VENTS

.1 Install automatic air vents at high points in piping systems.

.2 Install isolating valve at each automatic air valve.

.3 Install drain piping to approved location and terminate where discharge is

visible.

3.5 DIELECTRIC WATERWAY FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS

.1 General: Compatible with system, to suit pressure rating of system.

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.2 Locations: Where dissimilar metals are joined.

.3 NPS 2 and under: Isolating waterway fittings, unions or bronze valves.

.1 Waterway fittings shall be complete with thermoplastic liner.
.4 Over NPS 2: Isolating waterway fittings and flanges.
.1 Waterway fittings shall be complete with thermoplastic liner.

3.6 PIPEWORK INSTALLATION

.1 Installation by certified journeyperson.

.2 Screwed fittings jointed with Teflon tape or pipe dope as recommended by

manufacturer.

.3 Grooved joint couplings and fittings shall be installed in accordance with

the manufacturer’s written installation instructions.
.1 Gaskets shall be verified as suitable for the intended service prior
to installation. Gaskets shall be molded and produced by the
coupling manufacturer.
.2 The grooved coupling manufacturer’s factory trained representative
shall provide on-site training for contractor’s field personnel in the
use of grooving tools, application of groove, and installation of
grooved joint products. The manufacturer’s representative shall
periodically visit the jobsite and review installation. Contractor shall
remove and replace any joints deemed improperly installed.
.4 Push-to-connect piping: Prepare copper tube and install in strict
accordance with installation instructions. Pipe ends shall be cleaned, free
from indentations, projections, burrs and foreign matter. Use a tube
preparation tool as supplied by the manufacturer to clean and make
installation mark. Push copper tube into fittings to installation depth mark,
per installation instructions. Keep fittings free of dirt and oil.

.5 Protect openings against entry of foreign material.

.6 Install to isolate equipment and allow removal without interrupting

operation of other equipment or systems.

.7 Assemble piping using fittings manufactured to ANSI standards.

.8 Saddle type branch fittings may be used on mains if branch line is no

larger than half the size of main.
.1 Hole saw (or drill) and ream main to maintain full inside diameter of
branch line prior to welding saddle.
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.9 Install exposed piping, equipment, rectangular cleanouts and similar items

parallel or perpendicular to building lines.

.10 Install concealed pipework to minimize furring space, maximize

headroom, conserve space.

.11 Slope piping, except where indicated, in direction of flow for positive
drainage and venting.

.12 Install, except where indicated, to permit separate thermal insulation of

each pipe.

.13 Group piping wherever possible and as indicated.

.14 Ream pipes, remove scale and other foreign material before assembly.

.15 Use eccentric reducers at pipe size changes to ensure positive drainage
and venting.

.16 Provide for thermal expansion as indicated.

.17 Valves:
.1 Install in accessible locations.
.2 Remove interior parts before soldering.
.3 Install with stems above horizontal position unless otherwise
indicated.
.4 Valves accessible for maintenance without removing adjacent
piping.
.5 Install globe valves in bypass around control valves.
.6 Use ball or butterfly valves at branch take-offs for isolating
purposes except where otherwise specified.
.7 Install butterfly valves on chilled water and related condenser water
systems only.
.8 Install butterfly valves between weld neck flanges to ensure full
compression of liner.
.9 Install ball valves for glycol service.
.10 Use chain operators on valves NPS 2-1/2 and larger where
installed more than 2400 mm above floor in Mechanical Rooms.
.18 Check Valves:
.1 Install silent check valves on discharge of pumps and in vertical
pipes with downward flow and elsewhere as indicated.

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.2 Install swing check valves in horizontal lines on discharge of pumps

and elsewhere as indicated.

3.7 SLEEVES
.1 General: Install where pipes pass through masonry, concrete structures,
fire rated assemblies, and elsewhere as indicated.

.2 Material: Schedule 40 black steel pipe.

.3 Construction: Foundation walls and where sleeves extend above finished

floors to have annular fins continuously welded on at mid-point.

.4 Sizes: 6 mm minimum clearance between sleeve and uninsulated pipe or

between sleeve and insulation.

.5 Installation:
.1 Concrete, masonry walls, concrete floors on grade: Terminate flush
with finished surface.
.2 Other floors: Terminate 25 mm above finished floor.
.3 Before installation, paint exposed exterior surfaces with heavy
application of zinc-rich paint.
.6 Sealing:
.1 Foundation walls and below grade floors: Fire retardant, waterproof
non-hardening mastic.
.2 Elsewhere: Provide space for firestopping. Maintain fire rating
integrity.
.3 Sleeves installed for future use: Fill with lime plaster or other easily
removable filler.
.4 Ensure no contact between copper pipe or tube and sleeve.

3.8 ESCUTCHEONS
.1 Install on pipes passing through walls, partitions, floors, and ceilings in
finished areas.

.2 Construction: One piece type with set screws. Chrome or nickel plated
brass or type 302 stainless steel.

.3 Sizes: Outside diameter to cover opening or sleeve. Inside diameter to fit

around pipe or outside of insulation if so provided.

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3.9 PREPARATION FOR FIRESTOPPING

.1 Material and installation within annular space between pipes, ducts,
insulation and adjacent fire separation to Section 07 84 00 - Firestopping.

.2 Uninsulated unheated pipes not subject to movement: No special

preparation.

.3 Uninsulated heated pipes subject to movement: Wrap with non-

combustible smooth material to permit pipe movement without damaging
firestopping material or installation, or install per manufacturer’s
recommendation as specified within the associated approval.

.4 Insulated pipes and ducts: Ensure integrity of insulation and vapour

barriers.

3.10 FLUSHING OUT OF PIPING SYSTEMS

.1 In accordance with Section 23 08 02 - Cleaning and Start-up of
Mechanical Piping Systems.

.2 Before start-up, clean interior of piping systems in accordance with

requirements of Section 01 74 00 - Cleaning supplemented as specified in
relevant sections of other Divisions.

.3 Preparatory to acceptance, clean and refurbish equipment and leave in

operating condition, including replacement of filters in piping systems.

3.11 PRESSURE TESTING OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPEWORK

.1 Advise Owner, 48 hours minimum prior to performance of pressure tests.

.2 Pipework: Test as specified in relevant sections of other sections or

Divisions.

.3 Maintain specified test pressure without loss for four (4) hours minimum
unless specified for longer period of time in relevant sections of other
Divisions.

.4 Prior to tests, isolate equipment and other parts which are not designed to
withstand test pressure or media.

.5 Conduct tests in presence of Owner. Work to be carried out in off hours

after 5 p.m., weekends or holidays.

.6 Pay costs for repairs or replacement, retesting, and making good. Owner
to determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate.

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.7 Insulate or conceal work only after approval and certification of tests by

Owner.

3.12 EXISTING SYSTEMS

.1 Connect into existing piping systems at times approved by Owner. Work
to be carried out off hours after 5 p.m., weekends or holidays.

.2 Request written approval ten (10) working days minimum, prior to

commencement of work.

.3 Be responsible for damage to existing plant by this work.

.4 Ensure daily clean-up of existing areas.

END OF SECTION

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