Project: Bayt Jameel Precast Factory Division 15

King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh Basic Mechanical Requirements

SECTION 15010
BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The work cover the mechanical requirement under Division 15 and shall include but not
limited to the supply, installation, calibration, testing, commissioning, operating and
maintaining the installation in accordance with the tender documents. All works,
materials and equipment not specifically mentioned but necessary for the completion and
operation of the installation shall be deemed as included in the scope of the work.

B. All work related to the Civil, Structure, Architecture, and Electrical, shall be, unless
specifically covered under this division, deemed to be covered under other sections of
this specification.

1.2 REFERENCES:

The following abbreviations have been mentioned in the specification:

A. AGA : American Gas Association.

B. AMCA : Air Moving and Conditioning Associations.
C. ANSI : American National Standard Institute.
D. ARI : Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.
E. ASA : Acoustical Society of America.
F. ASHRAE : American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers.
G. ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
H. ASTM : American Society of Testing and Materials.
I. AWWA : American Water Works Association.
J. BS : British Standards.
K. DIN : Deutscher Institute for Normalisierung.
L. FM : Factory Mutual.
M. ISO : International Standardization Organization
N. NBS : National Bureau of standards.
O. NEBB : National Environmental Balancing Bureau
P. NFPA : National Fire Protection Association.
Q. NPC : National Plumbing Code.
R. SASO : Saudi Arabian Standard Organization.
S. SMACNA : Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.
T. UPC : Uniform Plumbing Code.
U. UL : Under Writers Laboratories.

1.3 ENGINEERS DRAWINGS:

A. The engineers drawings are in general, diagrammatic and are not to be scaled,
measurements are to be made from the bench marks.

B. The contractor shall not construct from the engineers drawings, but should use the
approved shop drawings, for construction.

1.4 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. Shop drawings should be coordinated with ID, Furniture L/O Architecture, Structure and

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Electrical drawings.

B. Shop Drawings shall indicate the exact routing and locations of all piping, ducting and
equipment all in their respective location and according to the dimensions and
clearances requirements of the approved equipment, minimum scale 1:50.

C. Installation shall not start before approval of the shop drawings.

1.5 CO-ORDINATED DRAWINGS:

A. Coordinated drawings shall show major elements, components and systems, detailing
their relationship with each other and with other systems such as the building itself.
Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and where coordination will affect
the sequence and flow of work.

B. Installation shall not start before approval of the coordinated drawings.

1.6 BUILDERS WORK DRAWINGS:

A. The contractor shall show all penetration in walls, floors, ceilings and the relationship to
other penetration and installations.

B. The size of the openings should be adequate to house the fire/smoke dampers, sleeves
for ducts and pipes and should allow entry removal and operation of approved
equipment.

C. Openings in structural element should not be allowed before approval of drawings.

1.7 REFLECTED CEILING DRAWINGS:

A. Should coordinate the lighting, air outlet/inlets, sprinklers, access doors and other items
which have to be mounted on the ceilings.

B. Installation on or termination onto the ceiling should not be allowed before the reflected
ceiling drawings are approved.

1.8 RECORD DRAWINGS:

A. A set of shop drawings shall be kept on the site with all site changes marked on the
drawings. These mark-ups are the basis of the “As-Built” drawings.

B. The installation shall not be covered prior to inspection by the consultant and to ascertain
the correctness of the record drawings.

1.9 AS - BUILT DRAWINGS:

A. Within two weeks from the inspection of the Works, the contractor shall submit two
copies of the “As Built Drawings” reflecting changes made on the record drawings,
location of all concealed and exposed equipment, piping with invert levels Fire,
smoke and volume dampers with tags, valves with tags, location and materials of
underground pipes and invert levels.

B. Upon approval of the “As Built Drawings” the contractor shall submit two sepias and five
prints to the Engineer and two sets of electronic files.

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1.10 MAINTENANCE MANUAL:

A. Four maintenance and operation manuals should be submitted and should include the
following information for equipment and systems and as described in the General Terms
and Conditions of the Project.

B. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations, performance

curves, engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial
numbers of replacement parts.

C. Manufacturer’s printed operating procedures to include startup, break-in and routine and
normal operating instructions; regulation, control, stopping, shutdown and emergency
instructions; and summer and winter operating instructions.

D. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting:

disassembly, repair and reassembly; aligning and adjusting instructions.

E. Servicing instructions and lubrication charts and schedules.

F. Manufacturer’s literature describing each piece of equipment listed in the Equipment

Schedule, giving the unit number, system number, Manufacturer’s Model number and
Drawing No. Fan and pump curves.

G. Control diagrams, as installed.

H. Sequence of operation by the control manufacturer.

I. Wiring diagrams, as installed and color coded, of electrical motor controller connections
and interlock connections of equipment listed in the Equipment Schedules.

J. Diagrammatic location, function and tag numbers of each valve.

K. List of nearest local equipment suppliers.

L. Air balancing test reports on fans and air outlets and setting positions of dampers.

M. Water balance Test report.

1.11 MATERIAL SUBMITTAL:

A. All materials shall be new, free from blemish and defects and bear the labels attesting to
the standard of manufacture.

B. The naming of a manufacture in the specifications by type or reference is intended to

establish the minimum quality and should not be construed that products of other
manufacturers of equal or better standards will not be acceptable.

C. All materials should be submitted for approval prior to purchase, together with
comparison sheet to the specified product or performance data showing deviation from
the specification. Unless deviations are high- lighted and approved as such the approval
does not release the contractor to abide by the specifications.

D. The material submittal shall have adequate engineering data catalogue cuts, brochures,
country of manufacturing and assembly. All the characteristic curves, capacity selection
charts, data for testing and balancing and manufacturer’s installation instructions should
be included also, the submittals should be clear and placed in a binder.

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E. Materials shall be delivered in unbroken packages, properly identified, bearing the name,
model number, types, grades, compliance labels and other information needed for
identification. Materials shall be stored on platforms, properly covered, and protected
against any damage.

F. Materials shall be supplied from the sources shown on the approved submittals, and any
deviation is not acceptable unless approved by the consultant.

1.12 EQUIPMENT AND MANUAL HANDLING:

A. Equipment (cranes, forklifts, etc.) needed to handle materials should be carefully chosen
to avoid damaging the materials handled, and it is advisable to keep materials in its own
packaging till it reaches its final destination. Also, handlers should comply with
manufacturer recommendations.

B. Store equipment with heat or humidity sensitive components in air- conditioned store.

C. Store and handle all equipment and materials strictly to the supplier’s recommendations.

1.13 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. The contractor should provide a quality control section on the project and implement
quality control procedure. This procedure shall be to an international standard and
should be submitted for approval.

B. The quality control manager shall keep records of all the quality control inspection report.

C. Certified welders only should be allowed to perform welding on the site. The certificate
should be current and accredited by international or national testing authorities for the
type of weld to be performed.

1.14 INSTALLATION:

A. Sequence, coordinate and integrate the various elements of the mechanical

systems material and equipment and comply with the following requirements.

B. Coordinate the installation of required supports sleeves Fire/Smoke damper and other
device to be set in poured in-place concrete.

C. Coordinate entry and positioning of large equipment before closing-in the building.

D. Install systems and equipment to provide the maximum head room and clear space
possible.

E. Install equipment to the manufacturer recommendation for operation and serviceability or

replacement.

F. Install systems, material and equipment level and plumb parallel and perpendicular to
other building systems and components.

G. Connect equipment, pipes and valves for ease of removal and service.

H. Install systems and equipment giving right-of-way priority to systems requiring specific
slope.

I. Coordinate with Utilities Company and install the connections to their requirements and

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approval and pay for all connection fees.

J. Asbestos materials, joiners or additives shall not be used.

K. Access doors shall be provided in the proper location to access concealed equipment
and materials.

1.15 LABELS AND TAGS:

A. Submit for approval a schedule of equipment and devices to be labeled and tagged with
the proposed material fixing and nomenclature.

B. Attach to or install adjacent to the equipment and major devices labels as per the
approved nomenclature.

C. Tag valves and controls other than equipment and equipment shut-off valves.

1.16 GENERAL GUIDANCE:

A. Prepare and start of system:

1. Flush clean equipment and piping and bleed air from the system.

2. Ensure that piping and ductwork are not blocked.

3. Keep valves in the normal operating position.

4. Clean strainers.

5. Open volume damper and fire dampers.

6. Ensure the electrical and control systems are proper and operational.

7. Ensure motors to rotate in the direction indicated.

8. Ensure that power is balanced between the multi-phase motors and ensure that
the electrical systems are not overloaded.

9. Ensure that fuel is available for starting generators or boilers.

10. Ensure that boiler flues are not blocked.

11. Ensure piping of different systems are not crossed connected.

12. Ensure that refrigeration equipment is charged with oil and refrigerant.

13. Ensure that rotating equipment is balanced.

14. Ensure that all bearings are lubricated.

15. Ensure that the manufacturer requirements for preparation for start-up and start-up
procedure are adhered to.

16. Ensure that start-up is done in the presence of the manufacturer representative
where called for in the specifications.

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1.17 TESTING AND BALANCING:

A Contractor shall hire a reputable Testing and Commissioning Agency for all the Scope of
Works require for Section 15950 – Testing, Adjusting and Balancing and submit the pre-
qualifications of Agency for review and approval of the Engineer.

B. Perform testing, balancing and reporting to the procedures contained in NEBB (National
Environmental Balancing Bureau) and “Procedural Standard for Testing, Adjusting and
Balancing of Environmental Systems” and to SMACNA’s “HVAC Systems - Testing,
Adjusting and Balancing”.

C. Prepare a testing, adjusting and balancing plan that includes strategies and step
by step procedures and submit for approval.

D. Piping: Prepare piping for testing, clean, chemically clean, fill with water, blood, ensure
controls and equipment are operational, produce schematic drawing for balancing with
valves and equipment tag numbers. Log all reading as flow temperature, pressure,
power, voltage, phases, etc. in electrical and controls.

E. Ductwork: Clean, ensure controls and equipment are operational, produce schematic
drawing for balancing shooting equipment reference, balance the air system, ensure fire
and smoke dampers are operational. Take readings.

1.18 TEST REPORT:

A. Submit all test reports including field readings, schematic to engineer Engineer’s
approval.

B. Report problems encountered and wherever the balancing was unsatisfactory or system
failing test.

C. Provide testing and balancing warranty that the systems are balanced to optimum
performance capabilities within the design and installation limits.

1.19 INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING:

A. The Contractor shall furnish the services of the control manufacturer and any other major
supplier mentioned under the different Sections of the Specifications to train the
Employer’s maintenance staff for a period of up to 5 days, and should familiarize the
Employer’s staff for a period of up to six weeks on all equipment and plant on the
Project.

1.20 GUARANTEE:

A. The Contractor shall guarantee the proper operation of the system and acceptable noise
and vibration throughout the guarantee period as described in the General Terms and
Conditions of the Project.

B. Should any equipment, material or installations proved defective, the contractor shall
replace the equipment or material and repair the installation at his own expense.

D. The guarantee on the replaced or repaired defective equipment shall be extended for a
period equal to the guarantee period.

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1.21 MAINTENANCE:

A. During the maintenance period the contractor shall promptly attend to problems arising
during operation.

B. Provide a monthly inspection report on the equipment with a check list of actual site
readings certifying that each piece of equipment has been examined and found running
as intended and has been properly maintained as per the manufacturers
recommendations. The check list used should be approved by the manufacturer of the
equipment.

1.22 BUILDER’S WORK:

This section shall cover, but not limited to, equipment foundations, support, walls/slabs
openings for passage of pipes/ducts, excavation and backfilling, access doors, waterproofing,
cleaning and painting.

A. Access Doors.

1. Provide access doors in false ceilings, walls, or other structures, in order to permit
proper access to equipment and fixtures that require maintenance.

B. Cleaning and Painting.

Pipes and ducts should be properly capped during construction to keep the interior clean.

1. Clean equipment, fixtures, pipes, ducts, in order to remove loose mill scale,
blisters, sand, plaster, debris, paint droppings, dirt, oil, grease and any foreign
matter.

2. Clean the area to be painted with wire bush, sanding or sand blasting.

3. Prepare the area to be painted as per the paint manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations.

4. Pipes should be painted in accordance with ASME color code; showing type of
service, size and direction of flow. Insulated pipes should be color coded and info
stenciled over the external jacket.

5. Damaged equipment surfaces must be restored to their original condition before

painting.

6. Paint chosen should be suitable for each application e.g. hot surfaces need heat
resistant paint.

7. Hangers and supports, including clamps, rods, bolts, nuts, etc. should be painted
with two coats of zinc chromate primer, and where exposed to view, two additional
coats of approved oil paint.

8. Black steel piping, including flanges, bolts, nuts, cast iron valves, valve wheels,
and all ferrous parts and accessories, should be painted with two coats of zinc
chromate primer, and where exposed to view and/or bare, two additional coats of
approved oil paint.

9. Ferrous pipes in trenches, shafts, underground or outdoors, including flanges,

bolts, nuts, valves, and all ferrous parts and accessories, should be painted with

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two coats of zinc chromate primer, and two coats of heavy bituminous solution
paint.

10. Ductwork, where it is visible through registers and grilles, should be painted with
one coat of dull, black, fire resistant paint.

C. Ducts Passing Through Walls and Slabs.

1. Provide proper frames for ducts passing through walls, floors and roofs.

2. Plug both ends during construction.

3. For ducts passing through fire walls and slabs, the intensity of the fire
compartment should be preserved.

D. Pipes Passing Through Walls and Slabs.

1. Provide pipe sleeves for pipes passing through walls, floors and roofs. Plug both
ends during construction.

2. Pipes passing through walls and roofs should be in a pipe sleeve having a
diameter equal to two nominal pipes sizes larger than the bare pipe passing
through; and, adequate considerations for pipes with insulation.

3. Sleeves should terminate flush with finished walls and ceilings, but to project 20
mm above finished floors and 250 mm above finished roof.

4. For pipes passing through fire walls or slabs, the integrity of the fire compartment
should be preserved. Refer to Section 15515.

E. Escutcheon Plates.

1. Provide escutcheon plates for all exposed uninsulated pipes passing through
walls, floors and ceilings.

2. Plate materials and size should match the pipe that is to conceal.

3. Plate for pipe passing through sleeve which extend above floor surface, should be
of deep recessed type to conceal the sleeve.

F. Equipment Foundations and Supports.

1. Equipment foundations and supports should have the engineer’s approval.

2. Foundations for heavy equipment at ground level are to be carried independently

to solid ground or rock and isolated from the floor slab with 50 mm thick layer of
cork board and mastic filler to prevent transmission of vibration. Foundations to be
150 mm all around larger than the equipment base.

3. Provide vibration isolation mounts and position it in accordance with equipment

weight distribution and manufacturer recommendations. Embedded mounts to be
placed and secured during pouring of concrete.

4. Equipment should be leveled and aligned on supports over its entire length and
width.

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5. Suspended cradles and wall brackets should sustain a load eight times the actual
equipment weight.

G. Excavation and Backfilling. Refer to Section 02200 – Earthworks.

H. Thrust Blocks.

1. Thrust blocks should be provided at bends and junctions for pressurized pipelines.

2. Do not apply any pressure on the thrust blocks until concrete has been cured for at
least 3 days.

I. Waterproofing.

1. Openings around ducts/pipes in external walls, roofs and floors should be made
watertight with caulking, caulking fittings, and flashings.

2. Pipes passing thru roofs should be further waterproofed with 2 mm thick lead
flashing fixed to the pipes with a flashing sleeve and extended under the roof
waterproofing membrane 300 mm all round.

1.23 SPARE PARTS:

A. Non consumable spare part required during the maintenance period shall be supplied
and installed free by the Contractor.

B. In addition the Contractor shall provide a price list of manufacturers recommended

running spare parts of five years of operations.

C. Where specified the Contractor should supply maintenance materials as specified under
the respective systems.

D. Where a computer system is provided to monitor and control the plant, the contractor
should supply spare part software to monitor the inventory and ordering of same.

1.24 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION:

A. All electrical installation performed under this division, shall unless otherwise stated,
conform in all respect with the provision and requirements of DIVISION 16:
ELECTRICAL WORKS.

END OF SECTION 15010

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