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SECTION 15430 - PLUMBING SPECIALTIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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 plumbing specialties for the following:

1. Water distribution systems.

2. Soil, waste, and vent systems.
3. Storm drainage systems.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for piping joining
materials, joint construction, basic installation requirements; escutcheons, dielectric
fittings, sleeves, and sleeve seals that are not in this Section.
2. Division 15 Section "Valves" for general-duty ball, butterfly, check, gate, and globe
valves.
3. Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for thermometers, pressure gages, fittings,
and water meters.
4. Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification" for labeling and identifying
requirements.
5. Division 15 Section "Water Distribution Piping" for water-supply piping and
connections.
6. Division 15 Section "Drainage and Vent Piping" for drainage and vent piping and
connections.

0.3 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide components and installation capable of producing piping systems with following
minimum working-pressure ratings, unless otherwise indicated:

1. Water Distribution Piping: 860 kPa.

2. Soil, Waste, and Vent Piping: 30 kPa.
3. Storm Drainage Piping: 30 kPa.
4. Force-Main Piping: 690 kPa.

0.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each plumbing specialty indicated. Include rated capacities of selected
equipment and shipping, installed, and operating weights. Indicate materials, finishes,
dimensions, required clearances, and methods of assembly of components; and piping and
wiring connections for the following plumbing specialty products:

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1. Backflow preventers.
2. Dishwasher air-gap fittings.
3. Water regulators.
4. Balancing valves.
5. Water filters.
6. Thermostatic water mixing valves and water tempering valves with antiscale
protection.
7. Strainers.
8. Outlet boxes and washer-supply outlets.
9. Hose stations.
10. Hydrants, and sanitary post hydrants.
11. Trap seal primer valves and systems.
12. Drain valves.
13. Backwater valves.
14. Water hammer arresters.
15. Hose bibbs.
16. Air-admittance valves.
17. Vent caps, vent terminals, and roof flashing assemblies.
18. Cleanouts.
19. Floor drains, including garage drains and terrace drains; open receptors, and trench
drains.
20. Roof drains, including flower bed drains and balcony drains.
21. Grease interceptors, grease recovery units, oil interceptors, oil storage tanks, and
solids interceptors.
22. Sleeve penetration systems.

B. Reports: Specified in "Field Quality Control" Article.

C. Maintenance Data: For specialties to include in the maintenance manuals specified in

Division 1.

0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, dimensional requirements, and

characteristics of plumbing specialties and are based on the specific types and models
selected. Other manufacturers' products with equal performance characteristics may be
considered. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

B. Provide listing/approval stamp, label, or other marking on plumbing specialties made to

specified standards.

C. Listing and Labeling: Provide electrically operated plumbing specialties specified in this
Section that are listed and labeled.

1. Terms "Listed" and "Labeled": As defined in NFPA 70, Article 100.

D. Comply with ASME B31.9, "Building Services Piping," for materials, products, and
installation.

E. Comply with NFPA 70, for electrical components.

F. Comply with NSF 14, "Plastics Piping Components and Related Materials," for plastic
potable-water piping components. Include marking "NSF-pw" on plastic potable-water
piping and "NSF-dwv" on plastic drain, waste, and vent piping.
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0.6 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed, are packaged with
protective covering for storage, and are identified with labels describing contents. Deliver
extra materials to the Employer.

1. Water Filter Cartridges: Furnish quantity not less than 200 percent of amount of each
type and size installed.
2. Operating Key Handles: Furnish one extra key for each key-operated hose bibb and
hydrant installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. General: American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) standard, backflow preventers,

of size indicated for maximum flow rate and maximum pressure loss indicated.

1. DN50 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.

2. DN65 and Larger: Bronze, cast-iron, steel, or stainless-steel body with flanged ends.

a. Interior Lining: AWWA C550 or FDA-approved, epoxy coating for backflow

preventers having cast-iron or steel body.

3. Interior Components: Corrosion-resistant materials.

4. Exterior Finish: Polished chrome-plate if used in chrome-plated piping system.
5. Strainer on inlet.

B. Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventers: ASSE 1013, suitable for continuous

pressure application. Include outside screw and yoke gate valves on inlet and outlet, and
strainer on inlet; test cocks; and pressure-differential relief valve with ASME A112.1.2 air-
gap fitting located between 2 positive-seating check valves.

1. Pressure Loss: 83 kPa maximum, through middle one-third of flow range.

C. Antisiphon-Pressure-Type Vacuum Breakers: ASSE 1020, suitable for continuous pressure

application. Include shutoff valves, spring-loaded check valve, spring-loaded floating disc,
test cocks, and atmospheric vent.

1. Pressure Loss: 35 kPa maximum, through middle one-third of flow range.

D. Dual-Check-Valve-Type Backflow Preventers: ASSE 1024, suitable for continuous

pressure application. Include union inlet and 2 independent check valves.

E. Dual-Check-Valve-Type Backflow Preventers: ASSE 1032, suitable for continuous

pressure application for carbonated beverage dispensers. Include stainless-steel body;
primary and secondary checks; ball check; intermediate atmospheric-vent port for relieving
carbon dioxide; and threaded ends, DN10.

F. Reduced-Pressure Detector Assembly Backflow Preventers: ASSE 1047, FM approved or

UL listed, and suitable for continuous pressure application. Include outside screw and yoke
gate valves on inlet and outlet, and strainer on inlet. Include test cocks; pressure-differential
relief valve with ASME A112.1.2 air-gap fitting located between 2 positive-seating check

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valves; and bypass with displacement-type water meter, valves, and reduced-pressure
backflow preventer.

1. Pressure Loss: 83 kPa maximum, through middle one-third of flow range.

G. Hose-Connection Backflow Preventers: ASSE 1052, suitable for at least 0.19 L/s flow and
applications with up to 30 kPa back pressure. Include 2 check valves; intermediate
atmospheric vent; and nonremovable, ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose thread on outlet.

H. Back-Siphonage Backflow Vacuum Breakers: ASSE 1056, suitable for continuous pressure

and backflow applications. Include shutoff valves, check valve, test cocks, and vacuum
vent.

0.2 DISHWASHER AIR-GAP FITTINGS

A. Description: ASSE 1021, fitting suitable for use with domestic dishwashers and for deck
mounting; with plastic body, chrome-plated brass cover; and capacity of at least 0.32 L/s
and inlet pressure of at least 35 kPa at temperature of at least 60 deg. C. Include 16 mm ID
inlet and 22 mm ID outlet hose connections.

0.3 WATER REGULATORS

A. General: ASSE 1003, water regulators, rated for initial working pressure of 1035 kPa
minimum, of size, flow rate, and inlet and outlet pressures indicated. Include integral
factory-installed or separate field-installed Y-pattern strainer.

1. DN50 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.

2. DN65 and Larger: Bronze or cast-iron body, or ductile iron Y pattern body, with
flanged ends. Include AWWA C550 or FDA-approved interior epoxy coating for
regulators with cast-iron body.
3. Interior Components: Corrosion-resistant materials.
4. Exterior Finish: Polished chrome-plate if used in chrome-plated piping system.

0.4 BALANCING VALVES

A. Calibrated Balancing Valves: Adjustable, with 2 readout ports and memory setting
indicator. Include manufacturer's standard hoses, fittings, valves, differential pressure
meter, and carrying case.

1. DN50 and Smaller: Bronze body with brass ball, adjustment knob, calibrated
nameplate, and threaded or solder-joint ends.
2. DN50 and Smaller: Bronze, Y-pattern body with adjustment knob and threaded ends.
3. DN65 and Larger: Cast-iron, Y-pattern body with bronze disc and flanged or
grooved ends.

B. Memory-Stop Balancing Valves, DN50 and Smaller: MSS SP-110, ball valve, rated for
2760-kPa minimum CWP. Include 2-piece, bronze body with standard port, chrome-plated
brass ball, replaceable seats and seals, blowout-proof stem, solder-joint ends, and vinyl-
covered steel handle with memory-stop device.

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0.5 WATER FILTERS

A. General: Cartridge-type assemblies suitable for potable water of size and at flow rate and
pressure loss indicated. Include housing, fittings, filter cartridges, and cartridge end caps.

B. Wall-Mounting Type: Housing head section with threaded inlet and outlet, mounting
bracket, and removable lower section for 250 mm long filter cartridge.

1. Housing Material: Stainless-steel, 1035 kPa minimum operating pressure.

2. Housing Material: Plastic, 860 kPa minimum operating pressure.
3. Cartridge: Activated-charcoal filter media, 250 mm, 10-micron-particulate
removable rating.
4. Cartridge: Wound- or molded-fiber filter media, 250 mm, 10-micron-particulate
removable rating.
5. Cartridge: Pleated-polypropylene filter media, 250 mm, 10-micron-particulate
removable rating.

C. Floor-Mounting Type: Stainless-steel housing rated at 1035 kPa minimum operating

pressure.

1. Base Section: Floor-mounting section with inlet and outlet connections and
removable top section for one or more 10-micron-particulate removable-rating
cartridges.
2. Connections, DN50 and Smaller: Threaded.
3. Connections, DN65 and Larger: Flanged.
4. Cartridge: Activated-charcoal filter media.
5. Cartridge: Wound- or molded-fiber filter media.
6. Cartridge: Pleated-polypropylene filter media.

D. Ultra-Violet (UV) Sterilizing Unit:

1. Unit: To include 304 stainless-steel sterilizing chambers with removable head. UV

lamps to slide into high purity sleeves. Sleeves are attached to chamber head so that
they may be easily removed as a bundle for inspection or cleaning. Flow regulator on
discharge line to maintain flow to ensure an exposure dosage of 30,000 micro-watt-
sec/cm². Sterilizer to include high powered ballast, fuse, power safety switch, all
inside white enamel housing with stainless-steel cover and electrical cord rated for a
flow of <j> gpm.
2. Unit: To include UV intensity sensor and meter with safe/unsafe zones to indicate UV
below effective range, mounted on sterilizer housing.

0.6 THERMOSTATIC WATER MIXING VALVES

A. General: ASSE 1017, manually adjustable, thermostatic water mixing valve with bronze
body. Include check stop and union on hot- and cold-water-supply inlets, adjustable
temperature setting, and capacity at pressure loss as indicated.

1. Bimetal Thermostat, Operation and Pressure Rating: 860 kPa minimum.

2. Liquid-Filled Motor, Operation and Pressure Rating: 690 kPa minimum.

B. Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves: Unit, with the following:

1. Piping, of sizes and in arrangement indicated. Include valves and unions.

2. Piping Component Finish: Polished chrome-plate.
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3. Cabinet: Stainless-steel box with stainless-steel hinged door.

4. Cabinet Mounting: Recessed.
5. Thermometer: Manufacturer's standard.

C. Manifolded, Thermostatic Water Mixing Valve Assemblies: Factory-fabricated unit

consisting of parallel arrangement of thermostatic water mixing valves.

1. Arrangement: One large-flow, thermostatic water mixing valve with flow-control

valve, pressure regulator, inlet and outlet pressure gages, and one small-flow,
thermostatic water mixing valve with flow-control valve. Include outlet
thermometer, factory- or field-installed inlet and outlet valves, and other indicated
options.
2. Piping, of sizes and in arrangement indicated. Include valves and unions.
3. Piping Component Finish: Polished chrome-plate.
4. Cabinet: Stainless-steel box with stainless-steel hinged door.
5. Cabinet Mounting: Recessed.

0.7 STRAINERS

A. Strainers: Y-pattern, unless otherwise indicated, and full size of connecting piping. Include
ASTM A 666, Type 304, stainless-steel screens with 1.2 mm round perforations, unless
otherwise indicated.

1. Pressure Rating: 860 kPa minimum steam working pressure, unless otherwise
indicated.
2. DN50 and Smaller: Bronze body, with female threaded ends.
3. DN65 and Larger: Cast-iron body, with interior AWWA C550 or FDA-approved
epoxy coating and flanged ends.
4. Y-Pattern Strainers: Screwed screen retainer with centered blowdown.
a. Drain: Factory- or field-installed, hose-end drain valve.
5. Basket Strainers: Bolted flange or clamp cover, and basket with lift-out handle.

a. Simplex Type: Single unit, with one basket.

b. Duplex Type: Double unit, with bronze or stainless-steel diverter valve and 2
baskets.
c. Drain: Factory- or field-installed, hose-end drain valve.

B. Drainage Basket Strainers: Non-pressure-rated, cast-iron or coated-steel body; with bolted

flange or clamp cover and drain with plug.

1. Basket: Bronze or stainless-steel with 3.2 or 4.8 mm diameter holes and lift-out
handle.
2. Female threaded ends for DN50 and smaller, and flanged ends for DN65 and larger.

0.8 OUTLET BOXES

A. General: Recessed-mounting outlet boxes with fittings complying with

ASME A112.18.1M. Include box with faceplate, services indicated for equipment
connections, and wood-blocking reinforcement.

B. Clothes Washer Outlet Boxes: With hose connections, drain, and the following:

1. Box and Faceplate: Stainless-steel.

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2. Box and Faceplate: Enameled or epoxy-painted steel.

3. Box and Faceplate: Plastic.
4. Shutoff Fittings: 2 hose bibbs.
5. Shutoff Fittings: Combination, single lever.
6. Supply Fittings: Two DN15 gate, globe, or ball valves and DN15 copper, water
tubing.
7. Drain Fitting: DN50 drainage piping P-trap with DN50 standpipe extending from
floor to outlet box and DN50 waste.
8. Drain Fitting: DN40 drainage piping P-trap with DN40 standpipe extending from
floor to outlet box and DN40 waste.
9. Inlet Hoses: Two 1500 mm long clothes washer inlet hoses with female hose-thread
couplings.
10. Drain Hose: One 1200 mm long clothes washer drain hose with hooked end.

C. Ice Maker Outlet Boxes: With hose connection and the following:

1. Box and Faceplate: Stainless-steel.

2. Box and Faceplate: Enameled or epoxy-painted steel.
3. Box and Faceplate: Plastic.
4. Shutoff Fitting: Hose bibb.
5. Supply Fitting: DN15 gate, globe, or ball valve and DN15 copper, water tubing.

D. Reinforcement: 50 mm by 100 mm or 50 mm by 150 mm, fire-retardant-treated-wood

blocking between studs.

0.9 WASHER-SUPPLY OUTLETS

A. Description: Surface-mounting, washer-supply outlet fittings complying with

ASME A112.18.1M and reinforcement. Include the following:

1. Shutoff Fitting: Combination, single lever.

2. Supply Fittings: Two DN15 gate, globe, or ball valves and DN15 copper, water
tubing.
3. Reinforcement: 50 mm by 100 mm or 50 mm by 150 mm, fire-retardant-treated-
wood blocking between studs.

0.10 HOSE STATIONS

A. General: Assembly with fitting complying with ASME A112.18.1M and hose-connection

outlet with threads complying with ASME B1.20.7.

B. Mixing-Valve Hose Station: Hot- and cold-water mixing valve with shutoff and check
valves on inlets, hose with nozzle, and the following:

C. Mixing-Valve Hose Station: Steam and cold-water mixing valve with shutoff and check
valves on inlets, hose with nozzle, and the following:

1. Cabinet: Stainless-steel enclosure with exposed valve handles, hose connection, and
hose rack. Include manufacturer's standard thermometer in front.
2. Hose-Rack Material: Stainless-steel.
3. Body Material: Bronze.
4. Body Material: Bronze with stainless-steel wetted parts.
5. Body Finish: Rough brass.

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6. Body Finish: Rough brass or chrome plate.

7. Installation: Wall mounting. Include reinforcement.
8. Installation: Floor mounting on stainless-steel pedestal.
9. Supply Fittings: Two DN15 gate, globe, or ball valves and check valves and DN15
copper, water tubing. Omit check valves if check stops are included with fitting.
10. Supply Fittings: Two DN20 gate, globe, or ball valves and check valves and DN20
copper, water tubing. Omit check valves if check stops are included with fitting.
11. Hose: Manufacturer's standard for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; 15 m
long.
12. Hose: Manufacturer's standard for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; 7.5 m
long.
13. Nozzle: Manufacturer's standard.

D. Single-Valve Hose Station: Hot-water valve with shutoff valve on inlet, hose with nozzle,
and the following:

E. Single-Valve Hose Station: Cold-water valve with shutoff valve on inlet, hose with nozzle,
and the following:

1. Cabinet: Stainless-steel enclosure with exposed valve handles, hose connection, and
hose rack. Include manufacturer's standard thermometer in front.
2. Hose-Rack Material: Stainless-steel.
3. Body Material: Bronze.
4. Body Material: Bronze with stainless-steel wetted parts.
5. Body Finish: Rough brass.
6. Body Finish: Rough brass or chrome plate.
7. Installation: Wall mounting. Include reinforcement.
8. Installation: Floor mounting on stainless-steel pedestal.
9. Supply Fitting: DN15 gate, globe, or ball valve and check valve and DN15 copper,
water tubing. Omit check valve if check stop is included with fitting.
10. Supply Fitting: DN20 gate, globe, or ball valve and check valve and DN20 copper,
water tubing. Omit check valve if check stop is included with fitting.
11. Hose: Manufacturer's standard for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; 15 m
long.
12. Hose: Manufacturer's standard for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; 7.5 m
long.
13. Nozzle: Manufacturer's standard.

F. Reinforcement: 50 mm by 100 mm or 50 mm by 150 mm, fire-retardant-treated-wood

blocking between studs.

0.11 HYDRANTS

A. Wall Hydrants: ASME A112.21.3M, nonfreeze, key operation. Provide one operating key.

1. Inlet: DN20 or DN25 threaded or solder joint.

2. Outlet: ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads, and integral or field-installed,
nonremovable, drainable, hose-connection vacuum breaker with ASME B1.20.7
garden-hose threads on outlet.
3. Type: Projecting.
4. Type: Recessed.
5. Finish: Rough bronze.
6. Finish: Polished bronze.
7. Finish: Nickel bronze.
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B. Wall Hydrants: ASME A112.21.3M or ASSE 1019, nonfreeze, automatic draining,

antibackflow type, key operation, with DN20 or DN25 threaded or solder-joint inlet, and
ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads on outlet. Include operating key for each hydrant.

1. Type: Projecting.
2. Type: Recessed.
3. Finish: Rough bronze.
4. Finish: Polished bronze.
5. Finish: Nickel bronze.

C. Wall Hydrants: ASME A112.21.3M, projecting, automatic draining, antibackflow type, key

operation. Include operating key for each hydrant.

1. Inlet: DN20 or DN25 threaded or solder joint.

2. Outlet: ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads.
3. Finish: Rough bronze.
4. Finish: Polished bronze.
5. Finish: Nickel bronze.

D. Post Hydrants: ASME A112.21.3M, nonfreeze, bronze casing, cast-iron or cast-aluminum

casing guard, key operation. Include operating key for each hydrant.

1. Inlet: DN20 or DN25 threaded.

2. Outlet: Integral or field-installed, nonremovable, drainable, hose-connection vacuum
breaker with ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads on outlet and tapped drain port in
valve housing.
3. Length: As required for installing inlet valve below frost line.

0.12 SANITARY POST HYDRANTS

A. Description: Nonfreeze, post hydrant with nondraining chamber for storing water trapped
downstream from inlet valve.

1. Inlet: DN25 threaded.

2. Outlet: Integral or field-installed, nonremovable, drainable, hose-connection vacuum
breaker with ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads on outlet. Include brass or bronze
casing and other parts in contact with water, and handle or key operation. Include
operating key for each hydrant.
3. Length: As required for installing storage chamber below frost line. Use of draining-
type post hydrant for this application is prohibited.

0.13 TRAP SEAL PRIMER VALVES

A. Trap Seal Primer Valves: Valve shall be connected to drains in order to keep these drains
wet and avoid smells penetrating into the building. Valve shall be to ASSE 1018, water-
supply-fed type, with the following characteristics:

1. 860 kPa minimum working pressure.

2. Bronze body with atmospheric-vented drain chamber.
3. Inlet and Outlet Connections: DN15 threaded, union, or cement joint.
4. Gravity Drain Outlet Connection: DN15 threaded or cement joint.
5. Finish: Chrome plated, or rough bronze for units used with pipe or tube that is not
chrome finished.

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B. Trap Seal Primer System: Factory-fabricated, automatic-operation assembly for wall

mounting with the following:

1. Piping: DN20, PVC, water tubing inlet and manifold with number of DN15 outlets
as indicated.
2. Cabinet: Steel box with stainless-steel cover.
3. Electric Controls: 24-hour timer, solenoid valve, and manual switch for [120-V]
[230-V], ac power.
4. Water Hammer Arrester: ASSE 1010.
5. Vacuum Breaker: ASSE 1001.

0.14 DRAIN VALVES

A. Hose-End Drain Valves: MSS SP-110, DN20 ball valve, rated for 2760 kPa minimum
CWP. Include 2-piece, bronze body with standard port, chrome-plated brass ball,
replaceable seats and seals, blowout-proof stem, and vinyl-covered steel handle.

1. Inlet: Threaded or solder joint.

2. Outlet: Short-threaded nipple with ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose thread and cap.

B. Stop-and-Waste Drain Valves: MSS SP-110, ball valve, rated for 1380-kPa minimum CWP
or MSS SP-80, Class 125, gate valve; ASTM B 62 bronze body, with DN6 side drain outlet
and cap.

0.15 BACKWATER VALVES

A. Horizontal Backwater Valves: ASME A112.14.1, cast-iron body, with removable bronze

swing-check valve and threaded or bolted cover.

1. Closed-Position Check Valve: Factory assembled or field modified to hang closed

unless subject to backflow condition.
2. Open-Position Check Valve: Factory assembled or field modified to hang open
unless subject to backflow condition.
3. Extension: ASTM A 74, Service class; full-size, cast-iron, soil-pipe extension to
field-installed cleanout at floor, instead of cover.

B. Drain Outlet Backwater Valves: Cast-iron or bronze body, with removable ball float,
threaded inlet, and threaded or spigot outlet.

0.16 MISCELLANEOUS PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Water Hammer Arresters: ASME A112.26.1M, ASSE 1010, or PDI-WH 201, bellows or

piston type with pressurized cushioning chamber. Sizes are based on water-supply fixture
units, ASME A112.26.1M sizes A through F and PDI-WH 201 sizes A through F.

B. Hose Bibbs: Bronze body, with renewable composition disc, DN15 or DN20 threaded or
solder-joint inlet. Provide ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose threads on outlet and integral or
field-installed, nonremovable, drainable, hose-connection vacuum breaker.

1. Finish: Rough brass.

2. Finish: Chrome or nickel plated.
3. Operation: Wheel handle.

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4. Operation: Operating-key (handle) type. Include operating key.

C. Air-Admittance Valves: Plastic housing with mechanical-operation sealing diaphragm,

designed to admit air into drainage and vent piping and to prevent transmission of sewer gas
into building.

1. Stack Vent Valve: ASSE 1050, designed for installation as terminal on soil, waste,
and vent stacks, instead of stack vent extending through roof, in DN50 to DN100.
2. Fixture Vent Valve: ASSE 1051, designed for installation on waste piping, instead of
vent connection, for single fixture, in DN32 to DN50.

D. Roof Flashing Assemblies: Manufactured assembly made of 20 kg/sq. m, 1.6 mm thick,

lead flashing collar and skirt extending at least 200 mm from pipe with galvanized steel boot
reinforcement, and counterflashing fitting.

1. Vent Cap: Open top, without cap.

2. Vent Cap: Low-silhouette model with vandal-proof vent cap.
3. Vent Cap: Extended model with field-installed, vandal-proof vent cap.

E. Open Drains: Shop or field fabricate from ASTM A 74, service class, hub-and-spigot, cast-
iron, soil-pipe fittings. Include P-trap, hub-and-spigot riser section of length to provide
depth indicated; where indicated, increase fitting of size indicated, joined with ASTM C 564
rubber gaskets. Size P-trap as indicated.

F. Deep-Seal Traps: Cast iron or bronze, with inlet and outlet matching connected piping,
cleanout where indicated, and trap seal primer valve connection where indicated.

1. DN50: 100 mm minimum water seal.

2. DN65 and Larger: 125 mm minimum water seal.

G. Floor-Drain Inlet Fittings: Cast iron, with threaded inlet and threaded or spigot outlet, and
trap seal primer valve connection.

H. Air-Gap Fittings: ASME A112.1.2, cast iron or cast bronze, with fixed air gap, inlet for
drain pipe or tube, and threaded or spigot outlet.

I. Stack Flashing Fittings: Counterflashing-type, cast-iron fitting, with bottom recess for
terminating roof membrane, and with threaded or hub top for extending vent pipe.

J. Vent Caps: Cast-iron body with threaded or hub inlet and vandal-proof design. Include
vented hood and set-screws to secure to vent pipe.

K. Vent Terminals: Commercially manufactured, shop-fabricated or field-fabricated, frost-

proof assembly constructed of galvanized steel, copper, or lead-coated copper. Size to
provide 25 mm enclosed air space between outside of pipe and inside of flashing collar
extension, with counterflashing, as indicated.

L. Expansion Joints: ASME A112.21.2M, assembly with cast-iron body with bronze sleeve,
packing gland, and packing, of size and end types corresponding to connected piping.

M. Downspout Boots: ASTM A 48/A48 M, gray-iron casting, with DN100 outlet; shop-

applied bituminous coating; and inlet size indicated.

N. Downspout Boots: ASTM A 74, service class, hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil pipe.

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O. Downspout Nozzles: Cast-bronze body with threaded inlet for pipe size indicated, and cast-
bronze wall flange with mounting holes.

1. Finish: Polished bronze.

2. Finish: Nickel bronze.

0.17 SLEEVE PENETRATION SYSTEMS

A. Description: UL 1479, through-penetration firestop assembly for plastic soil, waste, and
vent stacks, consisting of sleeve and stack fitting with firestopping plug.

1. Sleeve: Molded PVC plastic, of length to match slab thickness and with integral
nailing flange on one end for installation in cast-in-place concrete slabs.
2. Stack Fitting: ASTM A 48/A48 M, cast-iron, hubless-pattern, wye-branch stack
fitting with neoprene O-ring at base and cast-iron plug in thermal-release harness in
branch. Include PVC protective cap for plug.

a. Special Coating: Include corrosion-resistant interior coating on fittings for

plastic chemical waste and vent stacks.

0.18 FLASHING MATERIALS

A. Lead Sheet: ASTM B 749, Type L51121, copper bearing, with the following minimum
weights and thicknesses, unless otherwise indicated:

1. General Use: 20 kg/sq. m or 1.6 mm thickness.

2. Vent Pipe Flashing: 15 kg/sq. m or 1.2 mm thickness.
3. Burning: 30 kg/sq. m or 2.4 mm thickness.

B. Zinc-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/653M , with 0.20 percent copper content and 1.016
mm minimum thickness, unless otherwise indicated. Include Z275 hot-dip galvanized, mill-
phosphatized finish for painting if indicated.

C. Elastic Membrane Sheet: ASTM D 4068, flexible, chlorinated polyethylene, 1 mm

minimum thickness.

D. Fasteners: Metal compatible with material and substrate being fastened.

E. Metal Accessories: Sheet metal strips, clamps, anchoring devices, and similar accessory
units required for installation; matching or compatible with material being installed.

F. Solder: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloy.

G. Bituminous Coating: SSPC-Paint 12, solvent-type, bituminous mastic.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 PLUMBING SPECIALTY INSTALLATION

A. General: Install plumbing specialty components, connections, and devices according to

manufacturer's written instructions.

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B. Install backflow preventers of type, size, and capacity indicated, at each water-supply
connection to mechanical equipment and systems, and to other equipment and water
systems as indicated. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Locate backflow
preventers in same room as connected equipment. Install air-gap fitting on units with
atmospheric-vent connection and pipe relief outlet drain to nearest floor drain. Do not
install bypass around backflow preventer.

C. Install pressure regulators with inlet and outlet shutoff valves and balance valve bypass.
Install pressure gages on inlet and outlet.

D. Install strainers on supply side of each control valve, pressure regulator, and solenoid valve,
and where indicated.

E. Install hose bibbs with integral or field-installed vacuum breaker.

F. Install wall hydrants with integral or field-installed vacuum breaker.

G. Install trap seal primer valves with valve outlet piping pitched down toward drain trap a
minimum of one percent and connect to floor-drain body, trap, or inlet fitting. Adjust valve
for proper flow.

H. Install backwater valves in building drain piping as indicated. For interior installation,
provide cleanout deck plate flush with floor and centered over backwater valve cover, and
of adequate size to remove valve cover for servicing.

I. Install expansion joints on vertical risers, stacks, and conductors as indicated.

J. Install cleanouts in aboveground piping and building drain piping as indicated, and where
not indicated, according to the following:

1. Size same as drainage piping up to DN100. Use DN100 for larger drainage piping
unless larger cleanout is indicated.
2. Locate at each change in direction of piping greater than 45 degrees.
3. Locate at minimum intervals of 15 m for piping DN100 and smaller and 30 m for
larger piping.
4. Locate at base of each vertical soil and waste stack.

K. Install cleanout deck plates, of types indicated, with top flush with finished floor, for floor
cleanouts for piping below floors.

L. Install cleanout wall access covers, of types indicated, with frame and cover flush with
finished wall, for cleanouts located in concealed piping.

M. Install flashing flange and clamping device with each stack and cleanout passing through
floors with waterproof membrane.

N. Install vent flashing sleeves on stacks passing through roof. Secure over stack flashing
according to manufacturer's written instructions.

O. Install floor drains at low points of surface areas to be drained. Set grates of drains flush
with finished floor or as indicated. Size outlets as indicated.

P. Set floor drains below elevation of surrounding finished floor to allow floor drainage. Set
with grates depressed according to the following drainage area radii:

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1. Radius, 750 mm or Less: Equivalent to 1 percent slope, but not less than 6 mm total
depression.
2. Radius, 750 to 1500 mm: Equivalent to one percent slope.
3. Radius, 1500 mm or Larger: Equivalent to 1 percent slope, but not greater than 25
mm total depression.

Q. Install individual traps for floor drains connected to sanitary building drain, unless otherwise
indicated.

R. Install floor-drain flashing collar or flange so no leakage occurs between drain and adjoining
flooring. Maintain integrity of waterproof membranes where penetrated.

S. Position floor drains for easy access and maintenance.

T. Install roof drains at low points of roof areas according to roof membrane manufacturer's
written installation instructions. Size outlets as indicated.

U. Install roof-drain flashing collar or flange so no leakage occurs between drain and adjoining
roofing. Maintain integrity of waterproof membranes where penetrated.

V. Position roof drains for easy access and maintenance.

W. Install interceptors, including trapping, venting, and flow-control fitting, according to the
Engineer's requirements, and with clear space for servicing.

1. Above-Floor Installation: Set unit with bottom resting on floor, unless otherwise
indicated.
2. Flush with Floor Installation: Set unit and extension if required, with cover flush
with finished floor.
3. Recessed Floor Installation: Set unit in receiver housing having bottom or cradle
supports, with receiver housing cover flush with finished floor.
4. Pit Installation: Set unit in pit as indicated.
5. Install cleanout immediately downstream from interceptors not having integral
cleanout on outlet.
6. Coordinate oil-interceptor storage tank and gravity drain with Division 2 Section
"Interceptors."

X. Install grease recovery units on floor. Include trapping, venting, and flow-control fitting
according to the Engineer's requirements, and with clear space for servicing.

1. Install control panel for grease recovery unit as indicated.

Y. Fasten wall-hanging plumbing specialties securely to supports attached to building substrate

if supports are specified and to building wall construction if no support is indicated.

Z. Fasten recessed, wall-mounting plumbing specialties to reinforcement built into walls.

AA. Secure supplies to supports or substrate.

BB. Install individual stop valve in each water supply to plumbing specialties. Use ball, gate, or
globe valve if specific valve is not indicated.

CC. Install water-supply stop valves in accessible locations.

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DD. Install traps on plumbing specialty drain outlets. Omit traps on indirect wastes unless trap is
indicated.

EE. Locate drainage piping as close as possible to bottom of floor slab supporting fixtures and
drains.

FF. Install escutcheons at wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations in exposed finished locations and
within cabinets and millwork. Use deep-pattern escutcheons if required to conceal
protruding pipe fittings.

GG. Include wood-blocking reinforcement for recessed and wall-mounting plumbing specialties.

0.2 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 15 Sections. Drawings

indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. The following are specific
connection requirements:

1. Install piping connections between plumbing specialties and piping specified in other
Division 15 Sections.
2. Install piping connections indicated between appliances and equipment specified in
other Sections; connect directly to plumbing piping systems.
3. Install piping connections indicated as indirect wastes from appliances and equipment
specified in other Sections, to spill over receptors connected to plumbing piping
systems.

B. Install hoses between plumbing specialties and appliances as required for connections.

C. Arrange for electric-power connections to plumbing specialties and devices that require
power. Electric power is specified in Division 16 Sections.

D. Supply Runouts to Plumbing Specialties: Install hot- and cold-water-supply piping of sizes
indicated.

E. Drainage Runouts to Plumbing Specialties: Install drainage and vent piping, with approved
trap, of sizes indicated.

F. Interceptor Connections: Connect piping, flow-control fittings, and accessories as indicated.

1. Grease Interceptors: Connect inlet and outlet to unit, and flow-control fitting and
vent to unit inlet piping. Install valve on outlet of automatic draw off-type unit.
2. Grease Recovery Units: Connect inlet, outlet, and vent piping; controls; electric
power; and factory-furnished accessories.
3. Oil Interceptors: Connect inlet, outlet, vent, and gravity draw off piping to unit; flow-
control fitting and vent to unit inlet piping; and gravity draw off and suction piping to
oil storage tank.
4. Solids Interceptors: Connect inlet and outlet.

G. Ground electric-powered plumbing specialties.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. Where manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use
those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

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H. Arrange for electric-power connections to plumbing specialties and devices that require
power. Electric power, wiring, and disconnect switches are specified in Division 16
Sections.

0.3 FLASHING INSTALLATION

A. Fabricate flashing manufactured from single piece unless large pans, sumps, or other
drainage shapes are required.

B. Burn joints of lead sheets where required.

C. Solder joints of copper sheets where required.

D. Install sheet flashing on pipes, sleeves, and specialties passing through or embedded in
floors and roofs with waterproof membrane.

1. Pipe Flashing: Sleeve type, matching pipe size, with minimum length of 2500 mm,
and skirt or flange extending at least 200 mm around pipe.
2. Sleeve Flashing: Flat sheet, with skirt or flange extending at least 200 mm around
sleeve.
3. Embedded Specialty Flashing: Flat sheet, with skirt or flange extending at least
200 mm around specialty.

E. Set flashing on floors and roofs in solid coating of bituminous cement.

F. Secure flashing into sleeve and specialty clamping ring or device.

G. Install flashing for piping passing through roofs with counterflashing or commercially made
flashing fittings, according to Division 7 Section "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."

H. Extend flashing up vent pipe passing through roofs and turn down into pipe, or secure
flashing into cast-iron sleeve having calking recess.

I. Fabricate and install flashing and pans, sumps, and other drainage shapes as indicated.
Install drain connection if indicated.

0.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Provide services of factory-authorized service representative

to supervise the field assembly of components and installation of grease recovery units,
including piping and electrical connections, and to report results in writing.

1. Test and adjust plumbing specialty controls and safeties. Replace damaged and
malfunctioning controls and components.

0.5 COMMISSIONING

A. Startup Services: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup

services.

B. Before startup, perform the following checks:

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1. System tests are complete.

2. Damaged and defective specialties and accessories have been replaced or repaired.
3. Clear space is provided for servicing specialties.

C. Before operating systems, perform the following steps:

1. Close drain valves, hydrants, and hose bibbs.

2. Open general-duty valves to fully open position.
3. Remove and clean strainers.
4. Verify that drainage and vent piping are clear of obstructions. Flush with water until
clear.

D. Startup Procedures: Follow manufacturer's written instructions. If no procedures are

prescribed by manufacturer, proceed as follows:

1. Energize circuits for electrically operated units. Start and run units through complete
sequence of operations.

E. Adjust operation and correct deficiencies discovered during commissioning.

0.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train the Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain interceptors and/or grease recovery units. Refer
to Division 1 Section "[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout Procedures]."

0.7 PROTECTION

A. Protect drains during remainder of construction period to avoid clogging with dirt and debris
and to prevent damage from traffic and construction work.

B. Place plugs in ends of uncompleted piping at end of each day or when work stops.

0.8 CLEANOUT SCHEDULE

A. Floor cleanout type FCO-1: Cast iron round check plug with threaded spanner wrench
cover, water tight, with nickel bronze finish except where indicated to be polished stainless-
steel finish.

B. Floor cleanout type FCO-2: uPVC construction complete with removable cover and
extension piece.

0.9 FLOOR DRAIN SCHEDULE

A. Floor drain type FD-1: Coated cast body with bottom outlet membrane clamp and adjustable
collar with strainer. No-hub outlet. Polished bronze top finish.

B. Floor drain type FD-2: Coated cast iron body with bottom outlet, collar, no-hub outlet,
300mm diameter strainer and 150mm diameter funnel.

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C. Floor drain type FD-3: Cast iron body and flashing collar with cast iron grade and slotted
sediment bucket.

D. Floor drain type FD-4: Coated cast iron receptor with solid water dam and cast iron bottom
strainer secured with vandalproof screws. No-hub outlet and flashing clamp. Dam size to be
10.5 diameter.

E. Floor drain type FD-5: uPVC construction with one outlet and multiple inlets, complete
with strainer.

F. Floor drain type FD-6 for kitchen installations: stainless steel type 316, 330 mm round
adjustable top collar, secured scoriated cover, caulk outlet and internal gasketed closure
plug to prevent sewer gas from escaping into served space.

0.10 SCHEDULE OF TERRACE DRAINS

A. Terrace drain type TD-1: Coated cast iron body and flashing clamp with seepage openings
and secured square hole heavy duty grate. No-hub bottom or side as indicated outlet, brass
finish.

0.11 SCHEDULE OF ROOF DRAINS

A. Roof drain type RD-1: 8” x 12” Scupper drain consisting of coated cast iron body with back
outlet, oblique grate with 90 degree combination frame and membrane flashing clamp.

B. Roof drain type RD-2: 4” roof drain consisting of coated cast iron body with bottom outlet,
with combination flashing ring and gravel stop frame, membrane flashing clamp and
aluminum doom.

0.12 SCHEDULE OF BALCONY DRAINS AND FLOWER BED DRAINS

A. Balcony drain type BD-1: Coated cast iron body with bronze flashing clamp and bronze top
secured with brass screws. Threaded side outlet.

B. Flower bed drain type FBD-1: Coated cast iron body with cast bronze secured dome and
flashing ring complete with bronze mesh dome screen.

0.13 SCHEDULE OF GARAGE DRAINS

A. Garage drain type GRD-1: Heavy duty suitable for car trench loading coated cast iron, (300
mm), diameter top drain, with bottom outlet, seepage pan and combination flashing clamp
and frame for heavy duty, deep flange slotted grate. Grate to have polished bronze finish.

0.14 SCHEDULE OF GREASE INTERCEPTORS

A. Grease interceptors. Acid resistance coated interior and exterior fabricated steel grease
interceptor. Interceptor shall be complete with bronze cleanout plug and double wall trap
seal with removal pressure equalizing/flow diffusing baffle and sediment tray, gasketed
non-skid secured cover with recessed lift hardle and enzyme port having bronze plug,
complete with flow control fitting.

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0.15 SCHEDULE OF OIL INTERCEPTORS

A. Oil interceptor: Acid resistant coated interior and exterior fabricated steel oil interceptor
with air relief by-pass, bronze cleanout plug and visible double wall trap seal, removable
combination pressure equalizing/flow diffusing baffle and sediment bucket, horizontal
baffle, adjustable oil drawoff and vent connections either side, secured gasketed non-skid
secured cover complete with flow control fitting.

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