(Common Work Results For Hvac)
(Common Work Results For Hvac)
SECTION 23 05 00
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. The requirements of the Contract Documents, including the General Conditions and/or
Supplementary General Conditions and Division 1 - General Requirements apply to the
work of this division.
HVAC work includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
B. In case of conflict between these requirements and the general requirements of division
(1) refer to issue for the Project Manager for direction.
C. In case of conflict or missing information in the project documents, the Contractor shall
promptly request clarification and instruction from the design team before the bids
opening, otherwise the Contactor shall furnish and handover the works at no additional
cost to the Contract and according to Engineer instructions
E. Riser diagrams and schematic diagrams generally indicate equipment connections that to
be used for various systems. Provide and execute all work shown on diagrams whether
or not it is duplicated on the plans.
G. Except where modified by a specific notation to the contrary, the indication and/or
description of any item, in the Drawings or Specifications or both, carries with it the
instruction to furnish and install the item complete with all appurtenances or accessories
necessary to complete any required system, regardless of whether or not this instruction is
explicitly stated as part of the indication or description.
H. Specifications and Drawings are complimentary and are to be taken together for a
complete interpretation of the work.
I. Drawings of necessity utilize symbols and schematic diagrams to indicate various items
of work. Neither of these have any dimensional significance nor do they delineate every
item required for the intended installation. Install the work in accordance with the
diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical and mechanical drawings, and in
conformity with the dimensions indicated on final architectural and structural working
drawings and on equipment shop drawings.
J. Certain details appear on the drawings which are specific with regard to the dimensioning
and positioning of the work. These details are intended only for the purpose of
establishing general feasibility. They do not obviate field coordination for the indicated
work.
L. The contractor shall be responsible for conforming to all local codes, rules and
regulations and restrictions applicable to the installation, methods and practices of work
and requirement.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Where used in this document and accompanying drawings, the following words are
defined as listed:
B. "Provide" to furnish, install and connect up complete and ready for safe and regular
operation of particular work referred to.
C. "Install" to erect, mount and connect complete with related accessories.
D. "Furnish" or "Supply" to purchase, procure, acquire and deliver complete with related
accessories.
E. "Work" labour, materials, equipment, apparatus, controls, accessories and other items
required for proper and complete installation.
F. "Concealed" embedded in masonry or other construction, installed in furred spaces,
within double partitions or hung ceilings, in trenches, in crawl spaces or in enclosures.
G. "Exposed" not installed underground or "concealed" as defined above.
H. "Indicated," "shown" or "noted" as indicated, shown or noted the contract documents.
I. "Similar" or "equal" in materials, weight, size, design and efficiency of specified product.
J. "Reviewed," "satisfactory," "accepted," or "directed" as reviewed, satisfactory, accepted
or directed by or to Engineer.
K. "Architect," "Engineer," "Project Manager," Owner's authorized representative" the party
or parties responsible for interpreting, accepting and otherwise ruling on the performance
under "This Contract."
L. "This Contract", "The Contract" the agreement covering the work to be performed by
"The Contractor."
M. "The Specifications," "The Section, Part, Division of the Specifications" the documents
specifying the work to be performed by "The Contractor."
N. "Other," "Other Contractor," "Other Sub-Contractors’’" "Other Trade" persons, parties,
or trades responsible for work of the project other than the Contractor.
O. "Project Manager" or “Construction Manager" is defined as the Owner's authorized
representative.
P. “Operator – the party or organization appointed by the owner to provide around the
clock, 365-days operation of this facility.
Q. “The contractor” – The organization awarded responsibility for delivering a complete,
approved and operable project.
R. “Acceptable Manufacturer “ – the manufacturer whose product meets the full conditions
of the contract documents in quality , aesthetic appearance, capacities, rating, applicable
codes, space allocation and warranties to that specified, as approved by the architect.
S. “Drawings” The documents specifying the work to be performed by “the contractor”.
T. BOQ is administrate and financial documents for management of the work.
Make the complete installation and testing in accordance with all state and local
municipal codes, all applicable codes and authorities having jurisdiction, and the
applicable requirements and standards of the following:
A. Applicable Standards
B. International Standards
C. International Standards Organization (ISO)
A. Implement the work called for under this contract simultaneously with the work of other
Trades in a manner such as not to delay the overall progress of the project. Be prepared to
furnish promptly to other Trades involved at the project all information and measurements
relating to the work which they may require. Cooperate with them in order to secure the
harmony necessary in the interest of the project as a whole.
D. Maintain a complete file of Contract and shop drawings at the Site available for inspection
by the Construction Manager. Upon installation, initial and date shop drawings.
E. Provide every facility to permit inspection or observation of the work by the Construction
Manager during the course of construction.
F. Be responsible for work until its completion and final acceptance; replace any of the same
which may be damaged, lost or stolen, including work of other trades without additional
cost to the Owner.
A. Make all workmanship, equipment and materials supplied under this contract acceptable
to the Owner and his Representatives, who have the power to reject any items which in
their judgment are not in full accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.
A. Obtain and deliver a final Certificate of Approval from the applicable inspection authority
having jurisdiction. Make delivery to the Construction Manager for transmittal to the
Owner upon completion of the work and before final payment. Pay all charges made by
the inspection authority and include their cost in the bid.
B. Include the procurement of and payment for all permits, certificates and fees for the
performance of the work in compliance with codes, applicable laws and municipal
regulations including those from local utilities for services.
A. The Specifications and the accompanying drawings are intended to secure the provisions
of all material, labour, equipment, and services necessary to install complete, tested, and
ready for operation the Mechanical Systems in accordance with the Specifications and
Drawings. Provide all systems complete with necessary appurtenances and minor
auxiliaries, including offsets to clear interferences and supports which are not shown but
are needed to make each system complete in every respect. Provide all work described in
the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, or vice versa, in complete working
order. If mention has been omitted of any item of work or material, necessary for
completion of the system, then such items must be and are hereby included.
- The construction documents done by the contractor should include the calculation
sheets submitted for the study of the ventilation and smoke which depends on the
critical velocities of the air or smoke to prevent the opposite flow of the smoke
(reticulation of the smoke).
- In all below grade or enclosed parking areas, the contractor must ensure the
application of the standards to achieve continuous and stable indoor environment
(temperature, co level, etc)
- In case of fire the application of key standards must be also ensured in any other
- Mechanical system used to extract and manage smoke, these standards are briefly as
follow:
- To ensure the continuous operation of the system and to maintain the internal
conditions in occupied areas, passage ways and escape exits for a period of time
equal to the time required to evacuate the affected fire zone and adjacent areas.
- To ensure that there is no re-circulation or back flow during smoke extraction
process.
- To ensure that an acceptable and smoke free environment is provided in escape
routes and the rest of safe areas. this will be achieved through the mechanical
systems to pressurize the escape routes to limit the transfer or spread of smoke to
escalators, corridors or adjacent corridors.
- To ensure that acceptable visual levels are maintained, especially for fire escape
route signs.
- To ensure that smoke passages are not cooled during extraction process to prevent
the smoke from falling to people height levels.
- To ensure that the international allowable concentrations of toxic and suspended
materials introduced by the smoke products.
A. Before submitting a proposal, the Contractor is responsible for visiting the site of the work
and becoming thoroughly familiar with all conditions and limitations. The submission of
a proposal will be construed as evidence that such an examination has been made, and
later claims for labour, equipment or materials required for difficulties encountered which
could have been foreseen had such an examination been made will not be recognized.
B. Verify all grades, elevations, dimensions, and clearances at the site.
C. Examine all work prepared by others to receive the work of this Division and report any
defects affecting installation to the Project Manager for correction. Commencement of
work will be construed as complete acceptance of preparatory work by others.
D. Existing conditions, equipment, material, and sizes are shown for reference only. Verify
existing conditions and bring any discrepancies to Engineer's attention in writing prior to
submission.
D. Prior to assembling or installing the work, submit the following for review:
- Catalogue information and factory assembly drawings, as required for a complete
explanation and description of all items of equipment.
- Field installation drawings, as required to explain fully all procedures involved in
erecting, mounting and connecting all items of equipment.
- Scale drawings indicating insert and sleeve locations.
- All shop drawings shall be produced from a Coordinated BIM Model produced
and provided by the contractor. The minimum trades included within the model
will be the Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical and BMS trades. The
Mechanical contractor shall be responsible to lead the BIM process and shall
provide a full time BIM manager with at least 10 years of experience producing
and coordinating BIM models. The manager will be located at the project site and
will be responsible for establishing BIM standard protocols, establishing a detailed
schedule stipulating when coordination meetings will be held, running and
distributing clash detection reports per area, reviewing the reports with the other
trades, determining resolution, re-running the clash detection report after the issue
has been resolved. This process will be repeated until the mechanical and other
systems are functional and clash free. After an area is completely coordinated, this
contractor will print a complete set of scale composite drawings extracted from the
BIM model and all of the above noted trades shall sign the drawing prior to
submitting it for review.
- Scale composite drawings, by the sheet metal subcontractor, showing all duct
work, piping, lighting fixtures, main conduit runs, and drainage piping above the
hung ceilings and in the mechanical equipment rooms. The drawings will indicate
pipe and duct sizes and their elevation above the floor. Obtain layout of plumbing,
fire protection and electrical work from the respective contractor for inclusion on
the composite drawing. The signature of each contractor on the composite
drawing will attest to full coordination of these drawings.
E. Materials installed or work performed without acceptance of materials is done at
the risk of the Contractor, and the cost of removal of such material or work which
is judged unsatisfactory for any reason is at the expense of the Contractor.
F. Documents will not be accepted for review unless:
- Number of copies and type of paper complies with the requirements of Division
(1) "General requirements".
- Complete information pertaining to appurtenances and accessories is included.
- Submitted as a package where documents pertain to related items.
- Properly marked with service or function identification as related to the project,
where they consist of catalogue sheets displaying other items which are not
applicable.
- Properly marked with external connection identification as related to the project
where they consist of standard factory assembly or field installation drawings.
G. Shop drawings and other submissions which are submitted for review will be
returned with a Shop Drawing stamp indicating actions based on reviews that are
made and Contractor's responses that may be necessary. Actions noted regarding
"REVIEW" and "RESPONSE" portions of the shop drawing stamp are defined as
follows:
- Review Portion
- Incomplete: Item submitted without Contractor's stamp as stated above.
- No Exceptions Taken: Contractor may install the items submitted in
conformance with the plans and specifications.
- Rejected: Item submitted fails to meet criteria in specifications and/or
drawings.
- Comments Attached: Additional sheet has been attached to the shop drawing
submittal and is being returned to the Contractor; additional sheets may
include comments which could not be made on the submittal due to limited
space or may request additional information.
- Note Marking: Notations made directly on the shop drawing submittal.
A. Before commencing work, procure complete set of black and white prints of Contract
Drawings.
B. Maintain prints in field office and permanently record, in colored pencil, on such prints,
at time of occurrence, deviations from Contract Drawings, due to:
- Field Coordination
- Addenda
- Bulletins
D. Make drawings available for Engineer periodic inspection and submit for review with
As-Built Drawings.
A. Contractor shall produce electronic auto cad files from the BIM model process for each
trade and shall indicate any and all adjustments (as-built conditions) that were required
in the field. Subcontractor shall print and provide PDF’s (along with the auto-cad files)
reflecting the same areas as the Contract Documents for each trade and shall entitle the
sheet the same as the Contract Documents with AB indicating as-built following the
description of the Contract Document. Contractor shall submit the electronic documents
(PDF and Auto cad files) along with 2 sets of full size drawings for review.
D. Submit up-to-date "in progress" prints to Project Manager when requesting payment for
work installed.
E. Upon completion of work, submit signed and certified lithotracings as As-Built and
referenced Shop Drawings, along with marked up prints of Record Drawings, to Project
Manager for acceptance.
A. Coordinate the work of this division with the work of all other Contracts and the utility
company and so arrange that there will be no delay in the proper installation and
completion of any part or parts of each respective work wherein it may be interrelated
with that of this Contract so that generally all construction work can proceed without
delaying the completion of the project. Forward all communications of a coordinating
nature to the Project Manager and Engineer via the General Contractor.
B. Examine contract drawings and specifications for all other trades relating to this project,
verify all governing conditions at the site, and become fully informed as to the extent and
character of the work required and its relation to other work in the building. No
consideration will be granted for any alleged misunderstanding of the materials to be
furnished for work to be done.
C. Scaled and figured dimensions with respect to the items are approximate through floor
slabs, walls, foundations, ceilings, roof, and other special openings required for work
under this Division.
D. only; sizes of equipment have been taken from typical equipment items of the class
indicated. Before proceeding with work, carefully check all dimensions and sizes and
assume full responsibility for the fitting-in of equipment and materials to the building
and to meet architectural and structural conditions.
E. Coordinate work with other disciplines. Confer with other contractors whose work
might affect this installation; and arrange all parts of this work and equipment in proper
relation to the work and equipment of others, with the building construction and with
architectural finish so that this work will harmonize in service, appearance, and function.
F. Install exposed piping and duct work to provide the maximum amount of headroom but
in no case less than 7 feet, on its own or when overlapped with other trades above the
finished floor. Install piping and ductwork concealed in areas where hung ceilings or
other furred spaces are indicated.
G. Refer to the Architectural Drawings for ceiling heights, locations and types of hung
ceilings and furred spaces.
B. Where items cannot be immediately placed in their final position, the Contractor is
responsible for storing and protecting all Owner-furnished items until the time of their
final installation. The contractor is responsible for the care and protection of the items
until acceptance by the Owner. Coordinate delivery of Utility Company furnished
equipment with the delivery policy of that company.
A. Deliver and store Mechanical equipment at the site, properly packed and crated until
finally installed. Store materials in spaces as designated by the General
Contractor/Project Manager. Investigate each space through which equipment must be
moved. If necessary, have equipment shipped from manufacturer in crated sections of
size suitable for moving through restricted spaces.
B. Adequately protect uninstalled and installed equipment and materials against loss or
stealing, damage caused by water, paint, fire, plaster, moisture, acids, fumes, dust or
other environmental conditions, or physical damage, during delivery, storage, installation
and shutdown conditions. Replace any damaged or stolen material without extra cost to
the Owner, except for the equipment that has been handed-over to the Owner or the
Tenants.
C. Provide effective protection for all material and equipment against damage that may be
caused by environmental conditions. Do no work when conditions of temperature in
area or moisture on materials or substrates are not in accordance with material
manufacturer's recommended conditions for installation.
D. Maintain all equipment and systems installed, until final acceptance by the Project
Manager and the Owner's consultant. The operation of the equipment by the Owner does
not constitute an acceptance of the work. Work will be accepted only after the
Contractor has adjusted his equipment, demonstrated that it fulfills the requirements of
the Drawings and Specifications, and has furnished all required certificates.
E. Provide effective protection against damage for all materials and equipment during
shipment, and storage at the Project Site. Cover all stored equipment to exclude dust and
moisture. Place stored equipment on pallets or racks with appropriate weather cover.
F. After duct work, piping and equipment are installed, cover openings immediately to
prevent entrance of water and foreign materials. Close openings with temporary metal or
plastic caps.
G. Protect all rough and finished floors and other finished surfaces from damage which may
be caused by construction materials and methods. Protect floors with tarpaulins, drip
pans and oil-proof floor covering. Protect finished surfaces from welding and cutting
splatters with baffles and splatter blankets. Protect finished surfaces from paint
droppings, adhesive and other marring agents with drop cloths. Protect other surfaces
with appropriate protective measures.
I. After completion of project, clean the exterior surfaces of equipment furnished in this
Division including concrete residue.
A. Provide Equipment and Materials required for installation under the Specifications new
and without blemish or defect. Provide equipment and materials which will meet with
the acceptance of authorities having jurisdiction over the work. Where such acceptance
is contingent upon having the products listed or labelled by Underwriters Laboratories
Inc., or other test laboratory, provide products so listed or labelled. Where no specific
indication as to the type or quality of material or equipment is indicated, furnish a first
class standard article.
in all respects to the specified item. Consideration will not be given to claims that the
substituted item meets the performance requirements with lesser construction.
Performance as delineated in schedules and in the Specifications indicate minimum
performance. In many cases, equipment is oversized to allow for pick-up loads,
derating and future loads which cannot be delineated under the minimum performance.
C. Provide all equipment of one type (such as fans, pumps, coils, etc.) produced by one
manufacturer.
E. Note that shop drawings, or other information submitted in accordance with the
requirements herein before specified, do not assure that the Engineer, or any other
Owner's Representative, attests to the dimensional suitability of the material or
equipment involved. Engineer’s failure to object to shop drawings does not invalidate
the Drawings and Specifications if in conflict, unless a letter requesting such change is
submitted and accepted on the Owner's authorized representative. Letter head.
C. Access doors in ductwork and HVAC equipment shall be supplied and installed by the
HVAC contractor as required for operation and maintenance, whether shown on the
drawings or not.
1.16 TOOLS
A. Contractor is responsible to provide tools and equipment necessary to complete his work
without use of any of the project equipment such as flushing pumps, motor control centers.
etc.
B. Provide direct current welding machines for piping welding and steel welding processes.
C. Provide drying furnace for keep welding electrodes dry.
D. Provide testing and commissioning, measuring tools, to get approvals prior to start the
work.
A. After completion of all required equipment and system tests and unless specifically
noted elsewhere in these specifications, provide at owner's/operator's convenience,
knowledgeable personnel and necessary equipment to reasonably instruct and
demonstrate the operation and maintenance of said equipment and system. Arrange for
the related manufacturer or authorized representative to assist with this orientation.
The orientation shall be a minimum of five (5) days in addition to start up time.
B. Before requesting acceptance of work, furnish 5 copies in bound form of a complete
instruction manual, typewritten or printed.
Include the following in the instruction manuals:
- Table of Contents
- Introduction - Explanation of manual and its use
- Description of system or equipment
- Complete schematic drawings of all systems
- Functional and sequential description of all systems.
C. Systems operation
- Operation procedures
- All posted instruction charts
Maintenance
- Systems trouble-shooting charts
- Procedures for checking out functions
- Recommended list of spare parts and cost (3 - 5 year of operation)
- Schedule of recommended maintenance
E. Listing of manufacturers
Manufacturer's data: Where multiple model, type and size listings are included, clearly
and conspicuously indicate those that are pertinent to this installation.
- Description - literature, drawings, illustrations, certified performance charts,
technical data, etc.
- Operation
A. Guarantee all work to be free from leaks or defects. Replace or repair, as directed by
Engineer, defective materials or workmanship, as well as damage to the work of the
Trades resulting from same for the duration of stipulated guarantee periods.
B. The duration of guarantee periods following the date of acceptance of the entire work is
as follows:
- For work not otherwise specified, Two years.
- For heating systems, Two years.
- For air conditioning systems, Two years.
- Extension of guarantee to include one continuous heating season, from November
1 to April 1 shall be included as a separate bid item.
- Extension of guarantee to include one continuous cooling season, from May 1 to
October 1 shall be included as a separated bid item.
C. Submit certification attesting to the fact that specified performance and other criteria
are met by all items of equipment.
1.19 PAINTING
A. Deliver all equipment with standard factory finish or as specified. Clean all equipment before
acceptance by the Owner.
B. Except as otherwise specified, priming will be done under other Sections of the work.
C. Any Material transported in a piping system will be color coded. Positive Identification of
contents of A piping system shall be by lettered legend giving the name of the material in full
or abbreviated form Arrows will be used to indicate the direction of flow. Color coding shall
be applied to the entire exposed piping system.
1.20 IDENTIFICATION
All systems and equipment requiring identification and nomenclature shall be provided in
Arabic and English.
for the deficiencies in the work of his trade. Complete all work and perform all
corrective measures as required by the punch lists. After this corrective and completion
work has been accomplished advise the Project Manager and the Engineer in writing
that every item on the punch lists has been completed.
1.22 TRAINING
A. The Contractor shall instruct and train personnel, designated by the Owner for the
purpose, in the operation and maintenance of every part, device and equipment in the
systems with particular emphasis on proper start-up and shutdown procedures,
preventive maintenance and lubrication procedures with the recommended lubricants
overhaul and major maintenance methods, adjustment and calibration of instruments
and controls, the use of special tools and safe practices.
B. The Owner will bear all the expenses of his personnel allocated for this purpose.
All visible components of the HVAC System shall be selected to coordinate with the
interior design concept of the architect.
The interior design should review the visible HVAC elements based on the following
principles.
Material Finishes
The material finishes shall be selected form the following alternatives: -
- Anodized aluminum.
- Galvanized steel or stainless steel.
- RAL 9006 factory applied powder coating.
Shape the components shall be selected to be:
- Square.
- Rectangular.
Form
The components shall be selected to have straight lines and square edges with no
chamfered or rounded features.
Screws
All screws used for fixing of above items when visible must be fully countersunk. No
Philips head (cross), flat head screws, dome heads, standard hexagon heads, or nails
shall be used visible. Only Allen head, torx head, or pug nose screws are allowed.
Samples
Samples of all visible components shall be submitted to engineer for approval before
any order is passed.
Setting out
The contractor shall use the setting out information included in the architect’s drawings,
particularly wall elevations and reflected ceiling plans when preparing the installation
drawings.
To protect the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system during
construction, control pollutant sources, and interrupt contamination pathways, the
contractor is required to develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
management plan after installation of all finishes and completion of building cleaning
but before occupancy. The plan should include strategies for compliance with the
following requirements:
A. During construction, meet or exceed the recommended control measures of the Sheet
Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ
Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2nd Edition 2007,
ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3).
B. Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage.
C. If permanently installed air handlers are used during construction, filtration media with
a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 8 must be used at all air outlets, as
determined by ASHRAE Standard 52.2 1999 (with errata but without addenda1).
Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.
D. All ductwork, air outlets, and mechanical equipment shall be sealed at all times with
visqueen and/or by other means by the contractor during and after installation. The
sealing of all items shall continue throughout the construction process until the cleaning
process has been finalized. At any time, should the ends of the ductwork and or
mechanical equipment become exposed.
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