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SECTION 15191 - FUEL OIL PIPING

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 [fuel oil] [fuel oil and diesel fuel] [diesel fuel] piping, specialties,
and accessories within the building.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 2 Section "Fuel-Oil Distribution" for fuel oil storage tanks, fuel oil piping,
specialties, and accessories outside the building.
2. Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for flexible
connectors.
3. Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe supports, product descriptions,
and installation requirements. Hanger and support spacing is specified in this
Section.
4. Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for pressure gages.
5. Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for strainers.

0.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Working-Pressure Rating: Unless otherwise indicated, minimum pressure

requirement for fuel oil piping is 1035 kPa.

0.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Specialty valves.
2. Fuel oil transfer pumps. Include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating
weights; furnished specialties; and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: Fuel oil piping [and equipment]. Include plans and attachments to other
Work.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Differentiate between

manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

C. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements.

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D. Maintenance Data: For fuel oil transfer pumps to include in maintenance manuals specified
in Division 1.

0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of oil
transfer pumps and are based on the specific model selected. Other manufacturers' products
complying with requirements may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product
Requirements".

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to the Engineer.

C. Comply with ASME B31.9, "Building Services Piping," for fuel oil piping materials,
installation, inspection, and testing.

D. Comply with NFPA 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code," and NFPA 31,
"Installation of Oil Burning Equipment," for fuel oil piping materials, components,
installations, inspection, and testing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting
materials.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type  S, Grade B, Schedule 40, black.

1. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, with

threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1.
2. Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat, ground
joint, and threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1.
3. Cast-Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.1, Class 125.
4. Steel Welding Fittings: ASME B16.9, wrought steel or ASME B16.11, forged steel.
5. Steel Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.11, forged steel with threaded ends according to
ASME B1.20.1.
6. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5.
7. Gasket Material: Thickness, material, and type suitable for fuel oil.

C. Common Joining Materials: Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and
Methods" for joining materials not in this Section.

0.2 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. Oil Shutoff Valves: UL 842; metal-body ball valve with threaded ends according to
ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.

B. Pressure-Reducing Valves: UL listed for fuel oil service. Include bronze body with 1035
kPa minimum pressure rating.

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C. Oil Safety Valves: UL listed for fuel oil service. Include metal body; broken-line, oil
shutoff feature; and 275 kPa minimum pressure rating.

0.3 PIPING ACCESSORIES

A. Flexible Hose: Flexible metal hose, corrugated type with braided wire sheath covering,
close-pitch annular corrugations, rated for a working pressure of at least 862 kPa (gage),
200 mm (125 psig, 8 inch) minimum live length, [flanged] [screwed] end connections, UL
listed for flammable liquid service. Metal for hose and braided wire sheath shall be
stainless- steel, any type of ASTM 300-series.

B. Dielectric Unions: Union comprised of steel female pipe thread end and copper solder-joint
end conforming to dimensional, strength, and pressure requirements of ASME B16.39,
Class 1. Steel parts shall be galvanized or plated. Union shall have a water-impervious
insulation barrier capable of limiting galvanic current to 1 percent of the short-circuit
current in a corresponding bimetallic joint. When dry, it shall be able to withstand a 600
volt breakdown test.

C. Welding Filler Metal: ASME B31.4 and compatible with the materials to be welded.

D. Strainers: FS WW-S-2739 duplex basket type, with inlet and outlet on the same center line.
Cast steel or fabricated steel body, [40 by 40] mesh ASTM 300-series stainless-steel
baskets. Open area of 1 basket shall be 2 ½ times inlet or outlet piping area. Furnish 1
spare basket.

E. Gaskets: Provide 1 piece, factory cut, 1.60 mm thick, gaskets resistant to the effects of fuel
oil and manufactured of fire-resistant materials. Provide full-face gaskets for flat-face
flanged joints, and ring gaskets for raised-face flanged joints. Dimensions for gaskets shall
be in accordance with ASME B16.21.

F. Bolting: Material for bolts and studs ASTM A 307, Grade-B and for nuts ASTM A 194/A
194M, Grade-2. Dimensions of bolts, studs and nuts ANSI B18.2.1 and ASME B18.2.2
with threads conforming to ASME B1.1 coarse type, with Class 2A fit for bolts and studs,
and Class 2B for nuts.

G. Sleeves in Masonry and Concrete Walls, Floors, Roofs: Provide ASTM A 53, Schedule 40
or Standard Weight, zinc-coated steel pipe sleeves.

H. Sleeves in Other Wall, Floor, and Roof Materials: Provide minimum 26 gage zinc-coated
steel sheet sleeves in partitions and other than masonry and concrete walls, floors, and roof.

I. Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Plates: Plates shall be painted cast-iron, malleable iron, or steel.

J. Miscellaneous Metal: ASTM A 36/A 36M, standard mill finished structural shapes, hot-dip
galvanized after fabrication.

0.4 FUEL OIL TRANSFER PUMPS

A. Fuel Oil Transfer Pump: Comply with UL 343 and HI 3.1-3.5, single-stage, internal-gear,
positive-displacement, rotary type. Include steel base; foot-mounted, cast-iron housing;
steel gears; bronze bearings; steel shaft; mechanical seals; and built-in pressure relief
bypass.

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1. Drive: Direct close coupled.

2. Motor: Comply with Division 15 Section "Motors."

B. Fuel Oil Transfer Pump Sets: Factory-fabricated and -wired, packaged unit; for fuel oil
service, listed and labeled by a recognized testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer;
with base, strainer, 2 fuel oil pumps, and controls.

1. Base: Steel with pumps, accessories, and controls factory mounted.

2. Pumps: Comply with HI 3.1-3.5, single-stage, internal-gear with crescent, positive-
displacement, rotary type. Include foot-mounted, cast-iron housing; steel gears;
bronze bearings; steel shaft; mechanical seals; and built-in pressure relief bypass.
3. Drives Direct close coupled.
4. Motors: Comply with Division 15 Section "Motors."
5. Piping: Steel with ferrous fittings and threaded or welded joints.
6. Strainer: Duplex, basket type with corrosion-resistant-metal-screen baskets.
7. Controls: Automatic operation with pump alternator and broken-line, oil shutoff
feature.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 CONCRETE BASES

A. Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated, or otherwise required, for fuel oil transfer
pumps. Refer to Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" and Division 15 Section
"Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods."

0.2 SERVICE ENTRANCE PIPING

A. Extend fuel oil piping and connect to fuel oil distribution for service entrance into building.

0.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. General: Flanges, unions, transition, and special fittings with pressure ratings same as or
higher than system pressure rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise
indicated.

B. Piping, DN 25 and Smaller: Steel pipe, steel threaded fittings, and threaded joints.

C. Piping, DN 32 to DN 50: Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.

0.4 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Shutoff Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: Use oil shutoff valve.

B. Gate and Check Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: Use general-duty valves that comply with
MSS SP-80, Class 125, bronze body, suitable for fuel oil service, with "WOG" indicated on
body. Refer to Division 15 Section "Valves" for selection.

1. Gate Valves: With solid wedge.

2. Swing Check Valves: With bronze disc.

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3. Lift Check Valves: Vertical pattern; 2 piece construction with bronze disc.

C. Drain Valves: Use hose-end drain valves that comply with MSS SP-110, bronze ball valve
with outlet connection according to ASME B1.20.7 for garden-hose thread with cap. Refer
to Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for selection.

0.5 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
installation requirements.

B. Use eccentric reducer fittings to make reductions in pipe sizes. Install fittings with level
side down.

C. Install strainer on inlet side of control valves, pressure-reducing valves, fuel oil pumps, and
oil burner connections.

D. Install sediment traps at points where sediment or condensate may collect. Locate where
readily accessible to permit cleaning and emptying. Do not install where condensate would
be subject to freezing.

1. Construct sediment traps using tee fitting with bottom outlet plugged or capped. Use
minimum-length nipple of 3 pipe diameters, but not less than 75 mm long, and same
size as connected pipe. Install with space between bottom of drip and floor for
removal of plug or cap.

E. Install pressure gages on suction and discharge piping of each fuel oil pump set.

0.6 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
joint construction.

0.7 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Install valves in accessible locations, protected from possible damage.

B. Install valves at branch connections to supply mains and at equipment.

C. Install drain valves at piping low points.

D. Refer to Division 15 Section "Valves" for general installation requirements.

0.8 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe hanger and support devices.

B. Install hangers for horizontal steel piping with the following maximum spacing and
minimum rod sizes:

1. DN 15 and Smaller: Maximum span, 1.5 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.

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2. DN 20 to DN 32: Maximum span, 2.1 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.

3. DN 40: Maximum span, 2.7 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
4. DN 50: Maximum span, 3 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.

C. Support vertical steel pipe at each floor and at spacing not greater than 4.5 m.

0.9 CONNECTIONS

A. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

B. Connect piping to equipment with oil shutoff valve and union. Install union between valve
and equipment.

C. Ground equipment.

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

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

D. Electrical Connections: Wiring is specified in Division 16 Sections.

0.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect and test fuel oil piping according to NFPA 30, "Testing" Paragraph and NFPA 31,
"Tests of Piping" Paragraph; and according to requirements of authorities having
jurisdiction.

B. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest system until satisfactory results are
obtained.

C. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.

D. Report test results promptly and in writing to the Engineer.

0.11 DEMONSTRATION

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

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fuel oil pump sets. Refer to Division  1 Section
"[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout Procedures]."

1. Schedule at least four (4) hours of training.

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