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SECTION 15010

BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this
and the other sections of Division 15.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies the basic requirements for mechanical installations and
includes requirements common to more than one section of Division 15. It
expands and supplements the requirements specified in sections of Division

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part

thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the material being installed, or as requested by the Engineer,
printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Engineer
prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until
the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations
can be cause for rejection of the material

B. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same
type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer.

C. Factory testing for locally manufactured/assembled equipment is to comply

with the relevant standards’ recommendations and to be witnessed by the
Engineer.

D. Factory testing for equipment obtained from abroad is to be witnessed by the

Engineer. Factory testing shall be for at least the number of equiment
indicated below. The units that will be tested shall be selected by the Engineer.
Witness test is to comply with the relevant standards’ recommendations.
Submit report including all testing items, testing procedures and relevant
standards. The following equipment shall be tested at factory:

- Chillers, one unit

- Boilers, two units

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- Air Handling Units, three units
- Heat Pumps, two units for each type and size

1.04 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

A. In addition to the requirements shown or specified, comply with the latest

current applicable standards, specifications or codes published by the following
organizations:

AGA American Gas Association

AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association
BS British Standards
DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normalisierung
FM Factory Mutual
IBR Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers
ISO International Standardization Organization
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
Industry, Inc.
NBS National Bureau of Standards
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's
UL Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.

1.05 ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS

A. Engineer's Drawings are diagrammatic and are not to be scaled. Measurements

are to be made from established bench marks.

B. Engineer's Drawings are to serve as working drawings for Contractor's shop

drawings. Since the layout of equipment, accessories, specialties, ducting and
piping systems are diagrammatic, they do not necessarily indicate every
required valve, fitting, trap, transition, or similar items required for a complete
installation. Provide such items as are required for proper and complete
installation of the work.
C. No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing or sample submission is to be
commenced until submission has been reviewed by the Engineer. All such

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portions of the work are to be in accordance with reviewed shop drawings and
samples.

D. Check all architectural, structural and electrical drawings in laying out work to
verify adequacy of space in which work is to be installed. Notify the Engineer
where space appears inadequate.

1.06 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Two months prior to commencement of work, submit to the Engineer for

review and approval, detailed, dimensioned shop drawings.

B. Shop drawings are to be new drawings prepared by the Contractor and are not
to be reproductions or tracings of the Engineer's Drawings.

C. In preparing shop drawings, establish lines and levels for the work specified
and check the drawings to avoid interference with structural features and other
work.

D. Shop drawings are to show to-scale dimensions of equipment, pipes, ducts, etc.
in plan and elevation with clearances and relation of same to space assigned.

E. Immediately call to the attention of the Engineer any interferences and/or

space limitations for clarification in writing.

F. Shop drawings are to include floor layouts drawn to a minimum scale of 1/100
with Mechanical Room and Toilet Room layouts to a minimum scale of 1/50,
showing all equipment and piping to be installed. For critical areas, provide
section drawings to a minimum scale of 1/50.

1.07 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings are to include a set of composite coordination drawings, in plan

and sections, showing major elements, components, and systems of mechanical
equipment and materials in relationship with other systems, installations, and
other building components. Drawings to be to an accurate scale of 1/50 or
larger.

B. Prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, and details to conclusively coordinate

and integrate all installations. Show space requirements for installation and
access. Indicate locations where space is limited, and where sequencing and
coordination of installations are of importance to the efficient flow of the
Work, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Proposed locations of piping, ductwork, equipment, and materials.

Include the following:

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a. Planned piping layout, including valve and specialty locations and
valve stem movement.
b. Planned duct systems layout, including elbow radii and duct
accessories.
c. Clearances for installing and maintaining insulation.
d. Clearances for servicing and maintaining equipment, including
space for equipment disassembly required for periodic
maintenance.
e. Equipment service connections and support details.
f. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.
g. Fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.
h. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.
i. Sizes and locations of access panels and doors.

2. Scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment

into the building during construction.

3. Floor plans, elevations, and details to indicate penetrations in floors,

walls, and ceilings and their relationship to other penetrations and
installations.

4. Reflected ceiling plans to coordinate and integrate installations, air

outlets and inlets, light fixtures, communication systems components,
sprinklers, and other ceiling-mounted items.

1.08 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Refer to the Division-1 Section: Project Closeout or Project Record Documents

for requirements. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of
Division 1.

B. Prepare record documents and marked-up drawings to indicate revisions made

during the progress of the Work. Indicate the following installed conditions:

1. Ductwork mains and branches, size and location, for both exterior and
interior; locations of dampers and other control devices; filters, boxes,
and terminal units requiring periodic maintenance or repair.

2. Mains and branches of piping systems, with valves and control devices
located and numbered, concealed unions located, and with items
requiring maintenance located (i.e., traps, strainers, expansion joints,
tanks, etc.). Valve location diagrams, complete with valve tag chart.
Refer to Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification". Indicate actual
inverts and horizontal locations of underground piping.
3. Equipment locations (exposed and concealed), dimensioned from
prominent building lines.

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4. Approved substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment
and materials installed.

C. Mark Specifications to indicate accepted substitutions; Change Orders; actual

equipment and materials installed.

1.09 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Prepare maintenance manuals in accordance with Division 1 Section

"PROJECT CLOSEOUT". In addition to the requirements specified in
Division 1, include the following information for equipment items:

1. Brief description of each system and piece of equipment with basic

operating features. Include descriptive literature of equipment and
components with manufacturer's name, model number, and capacity
rating. Include description of function, normal operating characteristics
and limitations, performance curves, engineering data and tests, and
complete nomenclature and commercial numbers of replacement parts.

2. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start-up, break-in,

and routine and normal operating instructions; regulation, control,
stopping, shutdown, and emergency instructions; and summer and winter
operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and

troubleshooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly; aligning and
adjusting instructions.

4. Servicing requirements and instructions.

5. Manufacturer's list of general spare parts for every piece of equipment,

with unit prices.

6. Manufacturer's list of recommended spare parts for one year of operation

for every piece of equipment, with unit prices.

7. Detailed and simplified one line, colour coded flow diagram of each
system with tag number, location and function of each valve and
instrument.

8. Detailed and simplified colour coded as-installed wiring diagrams of

motor controllers and automatic controls with tag number, location of
each instrument and electrical device with description of sequence of
operation and interlocks.
B. Provide six copies of the operation and maintenance instruction manuals for
the different mechanical systems, in bound booklet form.

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C. Submit in draft form for review and approval prior to final issue and at least
four weeks in advance of completion date of the system.

1.10 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Follow the procedures specified in Division 1 Section

"SUBMITTALS".

B. Equipment and Materials Lists: Approximately 30 days after award of

Contract, submit lists of equipment and materials, with names of proposed
manufacturers and drawings of interrelated items. All submissions are to show
submission dates.

C. Samples: Submit to the Engineer for approval samples of materials as

requested. Samples of workmanship are also to be performed as required by
the Engineer.

D. Manufacturers' Literature: Submit manufacturers' descriptive literature, data

sheets, and shop and installation drawings of equipment and materials,
showing type, arrangement, component parts, installation dimensions,
operating clearances, weights, materials, construction, and performance
information. The performance is to include capacities, rpm, bhp, pressure
drop, design and operating pressure, temperatures, and similar data. Complete
electrical data and characteristics, including power conditions, power
requirements, motor, drive, testing information, and identifying types and
numbers, are to be included. Where pertinent, electrical diagrams are to be
provided.

E. Submit manufacturer's certified drawings, templates and installation

instructions for all equipment showing operating weights, weight distribution,
location of vibration isolation mounts, size and location of anchor bolts,
drainage and other openings, and other pertinent data to assist in design of
bases and supports.

F. Mark clearly in ink catalogues, pamphlets and manufacturer's drawings for

proper identification of item proposed and indicate, with reasons, deviations
from the Specification and the Drawings.

G. Submit for approval in letter form, materials not covered by drawings e.g.
pipes, fittings and incidentals giving ratings and names of manufacturers.

H. No equipment or materials are to be purchased or delivered to Site until the

required submittals have been approved.

I. Submit a listing of spare parts for all mechanical equipment, as recommended

by the manufacturer, for keeping in stock, including sources of supply,. Spare
parts list shall be for two years and to be submitted with the bid documents.

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J. During the progress of the work, submit shop drawings, to 1/20 or 1/10 scale,
as required by the Engineer and as specified.

1.11 SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Reference to equipment or material by name, make or catalogue number and

lists of approved manufacturers are to be interpreted as establishing a standard
of quality and performance and are not intended to eliminate equivalent
products of other manufacturers.

B. Equipment Selection: Equipment of greater or larger power, dimensions,

capacities, and ratings may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is
approved in writing and connecting mechanical and electrical services, circuit
breakers, conduit, motors, bases, and equipment spaces are increased. No
additional costs will be approved for these increases, if larger equipment is
approved. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies of the equipment are
specified, the equipment must meet the design requirements and
commissioning requirements.

1.12 EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES

A. Each piece of equipment is to have a conspicuous certified name plate,

permanently attached at factory, printed or stamped with name of
manufacturer, product name, model number, serial number, date of
manufacture, capacity, operating and power characteristics, performance rating
or duty, pressure, temperature or other limitations, labels of tested compliance,
and similar essential data. Nameplates are to be in an accessible location.

1.13 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate mechanical equipment installation with other building components

and trades.

B. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of
construction to allow for mechanical installations.

C. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in

poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are
constructed.

D. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and

equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Coordinate installation of large
equipment requiring positioning prior to closing in the building.

E. Coordinate connection of electrical services.

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F. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and
overhead utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing
regulations, franchised service companies, and controlling agencies.

G. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors where mechanical items
requiring access are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and
doors are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors".

H. Coordinate installation of identifying devices after completing covering and

painting where devices are applied to surfaces. Install identifying devices prior
to installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

1.14 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. Cooperate with other trades to permit their work to be installed satisfactorily

and with minimum interference or delay.

B. Coordinate space requirements with other trades, where work will be installed
in close proximity to and may interfere with work of other trades. Coordinate
space requirements in shafts, chases, double partitions and hung ceilings.

C. Furnish to other trades templates, patterns, setting out plans and shop details
necessary for proper installation and coordination of adjacent work.

1.15 WARRANTIES

A. Refer to Division-1 Section "WARRANTIES AND BONDS" for procedures

and submittal requirements for warranties.

B. All work is to be guaranteed for a period of one year dated from the final
acceptance of the work by the Owner unless specific components have longer
warranty periods.

C. Repairs or replacements made under the guarantee shall bear an additional one
year guarantee dated from the final acceptance of the repair or replacement.

D. Provide complete warranty information for each item to include product or

equipment; date of beginning of warranty or bond; duration of warranty or
bond; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers and procedures for filing a
claim and obtaining warranty services.
E. The guarantee is to cover perfect mechanical operation of systems, acceptable
noise and vibration levels, reasonable consumption of power, fuel and water,
and perfect attainment of temperatures and humidities within specified design
conditions for HVAC systems.

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F. If during the guarantee period any equipment or material proves defective or
any part of a system fails to function properly, equipment is to be replaced and
defects and malfunctions corrected as directed by the Engineer.

G. If during the guarantee period any piece of equipment is replaced or rebuilt,

the guarantee period for this equipment is to be extended for a new period
equal to the original guarantee period.

H. During the guarantee period, provide necessary skills and labor to assure
proper operation and to provide regular and preventive maintenance for
equipment and controls, on a continuous 24 hour basis.

I. Act promptly to correct problems arising in operation of equipment or system.

J. Provide Owner with monthly inspection certificates of equipment, record

findings on a check list and certify that each piece of equipment has been
examined, is operating as intended and has been maintained as by manufacture.

K. Spare parts for normal wear and tear during guarantee period are to be
provided by Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to the project properly identified with names, model numbers,
types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for
identification.

B. In addition to the specific requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of

materials and equipment specified in the respective Division-15 sections, the
following are general requirements that must be adhered to:

1. Deliver and store materials and equipment in manufacturer's original

packing, shipping containers, crating, shipping skids, etc. Avoid
crushing or bending containers.

2. Handle materials and equipment carefully to prevent damage, breakage,

denting or scoring.

3. Protect stored materials and equipment from the weather, dirt, fumes,
water, construction debris, and physical damage from construction
traffic.

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4. When possible, store inside, under cover, and in a clean dry place. When
not stored in original containers, separate and cover with clean dust
sheets or polythene.

5. Where necessary by manufacturer's requirements, store materials and/or

equipment at recommended temperatures and humidities to prevent
damage.

6. Where it is only possible to store outside, elevate above grade, and

enclose with durable, waterproof wrapping.

7. Do not stack containers or store in such manner that may cause damage.

8. Store equipment on level surface to prevent twisting.

9. Prevent contact with cement or lime.

10. Do not pack in straw unless delivered in this manner from manufacturer.

11. Comply with manufacturer's rigging and installation instructions for

unloading and moving to final location.

12. Do not install damaged materials or equipment; remove from Site and
replace with new.

3.02 ROUGH-IN

A. Verify final locations for rough-ins with field measurements and with the
requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

B. Refer to equipment specifications in other Divisions for rough-in requirements.

3.03 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS

A. Coordinate mechanical equipment and materials installation with other

building components, and other trades.

B. Verify all dimensions by field measurements.

C. Arrange for and provide templates or detailed dimensions for chases, slots, and
openings in the floors, walls, partitions, and other building components, to
allow for mechanical installations.

D. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set

in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components, as they are
constructed. Provide supplemental steel required for supporting or hanging of
mechanical equipment.

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E. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and

equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large
equipment requiring positioning prior to closing-in the building.

F. Coordinate the cutting and patching of building components to accommodate

the installation of mechanical equipment and materials.

G. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install mechanical

services and overhead equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

H. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance and repair or

replacement of equipment components. Connect equipment for ease of
disconnecting, using unions or flange connections, with minimum of
interference with other installations. Extend grease fittings to an accessible
location.

I. Coordinate the installation of mechanical materials and equipment above

ceilings with suspension system, light fixtures, and other installations.

J. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and

overhead utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing
regulations, franchised service companies, and controlling agencies. Provide
required connection for each service.

K. Install systems, materials, and equipment to conform with approved submittal

data, including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to
arrangements indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions
of the Work are shown only in diagrammatic form. Where coordination
requirements conflict with individual system requirements, refer conflict to the
Engineer.

L. Install systems, materials, and equipment level and plumb, parallel and
perpendicular to other building systems and components, where installed
exposed in finished spaces, except where otherwise indicated.

M. Arrange for and provide templates or detailed dimensions for the installation of
access panels or doors where work is concealed behind finished surfaces.
Access panels and doors are specified in Division 8 Section "ACCESS
DOORS". Identify access doors to indicate location of concealed work.
N. Install systems, materials, and equipment giving right-of-way priority to piping
systems required to be installed at a specified slope.

O. Provide all electrical field wiring between components of packaged equipment

shipped loose in accordance with the requirements of Division l6.

3.04 CUTTING AND PATCHING

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A. Perform cutting and patching in accordance with Division 1 Section
"CUTTING AND PATCHING". In addition to the requirements specified in
Division 1, the following requirements apply.

B. Protection of Installed Work: During cutting and patching operations, protect

adjacent installations.

C. Perform cutting, fitting, and patching of mechanical equipment and materials

required to:

1. Uncover Work to provide for installation of ill-timed Work.

2. Remove and replace defective Work.

3. Remove and replace Work not conforming to requirements of the

Contract Documents.

4. Remove samples of installed Work as specified for testing.

5. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.

6. Upon written instructions from the Engineer, uncover and restore Work
to provide for Engineer observation of concealed Work.

D. Cut, remove and legally dispose of selected mechanical equipment,

components, and materials as indicated, including but not limited to removal of
mechanical piping, heating units, plumbing fixtures and trim, and other
mechanical items made obsolete by the new Work.

E. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes, and adjacent materials not indicated
or scheduled to be removed.

F. Provide and maintain temporary partitions or dust barriers adequate to prevent

the spread of dust and dirt to adjacent areas.

G. Patch existing finished surfaces and building components using new materials
matching existing materials and experienced Installers. Installers'
qualifications refer to the materials and methods required for the surface and
building components being patched. Refer to Division 1 Section
"DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS" for definition of "experienced
Installer".

H. Patch finished surfaces and building components using new materials specified
for the original installation and experienced Installers. Installers' qualifications
refer to the materials and methods required for the surface and building
components being patched. Refer to Division 1 Section "DEFINITIONS AND
STANDARDS" for definition of "experienced Installer".

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I. Cut, channel, chase, and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, and other
surfaces necessary for mechanical installations. Perform cutting by skilled
mechanics of the trades involved.

J. Repair cut surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

3.05 INSERTS AND SLEEVES

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS" for the

installation of pipe sleeves.

B. Inserts in concrete for supports are to be as specified in other Division l5

section.

C. Lay out the work in accordance with approved shop drawings. Furnish and set
in place, in advance of placing of slabs or construction of walls, all inserts and
sleeves necessary complete the Work.

D. Pipe Sleeves: Unless otherwise indicated , pipe is to be of:

1. General floor is to be standard weight galvanized steel pipe with bottom

end flush with surface, calked with glass wool and sealed at top and
bottom with butyl mastic. Top end is to extend 25 mm above floor level
in mechanical rooms. Top end of sleeves is to be flush with finished
floor surface in finished rooms.

2. Sleeves in Foundation Walls: Cast iron fabricated sleeves, flush inside

and outside, calked water tight.

3. Sleeves in Concrete Walls: Standard weight galvanized steel pipe, flush

with wall surface at both ends, calked with glass wool and sealed at both
faces with butyl mastic.

4. Sleeves in Interior Partitions and Ceilings: 20 gauge galvanized steel

with lock joints.

5. Sleeves for uninsulated piping are to be approximately 20 mm larger

than pipe passing through. Sleeves for insulated piping are to be large
enough to accommodate the full thickness of the pipe covering with
clearance for expansion and contraction.

6. Fire Rated Wall or Floor Sleeves - Galvanized Pipe: Annular space

between pipe and sleeve in the fire rated wall or the fire rated floor is to
be packed with fire rated silicone foam.

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E. Duct Sleeves: Where ducts pass through walls and partitions, provide sheet
metal sleeves and pack tight between duct and opening with fiber glass. The
exposed side of ductwork is to have galvanized 40 mm angle iron closure
around duct. The angle irons are to be secured to the wall construction.

3.06 EQUIPMENT BASES AND SUPPORTS

A. All floor mounted equipment and apparatus are to be provided with necessary
concrete pedestals, bases, pads, curbs and anchor blocks as shown or required.
Provide anchor bolts, slab inserts, supports, cradles, saddles, hangers and
sleeves as may be required or necessary for proper support or attachment to the
building structure for all piping, conduit, equipment and apparatus.

B. Concrete pads are to be 100 mm high unless otherwise indicated, with steel
reinforcing and necessary bolts, anchors, etc. Where concrete pad is set
directly on concrete floor, provide dowels in floor to tie base to floor.
Coordinate size, locations, anchor bolts, etc.

C. Construct concrete equipment bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than
100 mm larger than supported unit in both directions. Follow supported
equipment manufacturer's setting templates for anchor bolt and tie locations.

D. Use 20.7 MPa, 28-day compressive strength concrete and reinforcement as

specified in Division 3 Section "CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE".

3.07 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGE

A. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location,

alignment, and elevation to support and anchor mechanical materials and
equipment.

B. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1 "Structural Welding Code--Steel".

3.08 GROUTING

A. Use non shrink, nonmetallic grout to ASTM C 1107, Grade B, specifications.

1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-
cement grout, non staining, non corrosive, non gaseous, and
recommended for interior and exterior applications.

2. Design Mix: 34.50MPa, 28-day compressive strength.

3. Packaging: Premixed and factory-packaged.

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B. Install nonmetallic non shrink grout for mechanical equipment base bearing
surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors. Mix grout
according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

C. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout.

D. Provide forms for placement of grout, as required.

E. Avoid air entrapment when placing grout.

F. Place grout to completely fill equipment bases.

G. Place grout on concrete bases to provide a smooth bearing surface for

equipment.

H. Place grout around anchors.

I. Cure placed grout according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

3.09 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING PIPE TRENCHES

A. Excavation and backfilling of trenches required for the installation of all utility
services and underground piping within the building, and to points of
connection with exterior underground utilities outside of the building, are to be
performed by each trade for its work as specified.

B. Excavate to the required depths and grade, the bottoms of trenches to secure
the required slope for pipe lines. Rock or existing concrete, where
encountered, are to be excavated to a minimum depth of 150 mm below the
bottom of pipe. Where mud or otherwise unstable soil is encountered in the
bottom of the trench which is incapable of supporting the pipe or utility lines,
such soil is to be removed to firm bearing and the trench is to be backfilled
with sand to the proper grade and tamped to provide uniformly firm support.
Pipe is not to be laid on frozen subgrade.

C. Trench Size: Sides of trenches at a point 300 mm above the top of pipe is not
to be more that 4/3 overall lateral dimension of the pipe, expressed in
millimeters plus 200 mm. Above this point the sides of trenches are to be kept
as nearly vertical as possible and are to be braced and shored to protect
foundations, utility pipe lines and workmen. Where machines are used to
excavate pipe trenches, such machine excavation is to terminate 75 mm above
the invert of the pipe. Final excavation and shaping of the trench is to be
performed only for short distances in advance of the pipe laying.

D. Trench Bottom: The bottom of the trench is to be accurately excavated by hand

to provide firm, uniform bearing for the bottom quarter of the pipe. Pipe
having bells, sleeves or other enlargement at the joints is to have recesses
excavated to accommodate these joints.

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E. Separation: Separate trenches are to be provided for potable water and sewer
lines.

F. The trenches are not to be backfilled until the piping has been tested by the
Contractor as required and reviewed by the Engineer and any local authorities
having jurisdiction.

3.10 PROTECTION OF WORK

A. Keep all pipe and duct openings closed by means of plugs or caps to prevent
the entrance of foreign matter, and cover all fixtures, equipment and apparatus
as required to protect them against dirt, water, chemical or mechanical damage
both before and after installation.

B. Any fixtures, equipment or apparatus damaged prior to final acceptance of the

Work are to be restored to its original condition or replaced.

3.11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM PRECAUTIONS

A. No ductwork or piping for heating, refrigeration or any other piping systems

not included as part of the electrical work will be allowed to be installed in any
switch gear room, transformer vault, telephone room or electric closet.

B. In Mechanical Rooms, where piping runs over motor control centers or other
electrical equipment, provide a sheet metal shield or gutter. Submit shop
drawings showing proposed shielding at each location.

3.12 PAINTING AND FINISHING

A. Refer to Division 9 Section "PAINTING" for field painting requirements.

B. Damage and Touch Up: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes
with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

3.13 CLEANING

A. Refer to Division-1 Section, "CLEANING", for general requirements for final

cleaning.

B. Refer to Division-15 Section, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, for

requirements for cleaning fil, strainers, and mesystemprior to final acceptanc.

3.14 INITIAL OPERATION OF SYSTEMS

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A. After installation is complete, operate systems for time required to complete

specified Testing, Balancing and Adjusting, to demonstrate performance in
accordance with design requirements and to provide instruction and training of
Owner's designated personnel.

B. Obtain approval of commencement date.

3.15 NOISE AND VIBRATION

A. Equipment is to operate without objectionable noise or vibration under all

conditions of load. Noise and/or vibration noticeable outside a room in which
moving equipment is installed, or annoyingly noticeable inside the room, will
be considered objectionable.

B. Noise level resulting from equipment and heard in the same building or nearby
buildings is not to exceed 40 decibels as measured with a standard sound level
meter on the 'A' scale.

C. Conditions considered objectionable are to be corrected by approved means

and as directed.

D. Noise is to be corrected by the addition of sound attenuators in ducts, internal

duct lining, installation of sound barriers or dampeners on walls and/or ceilings
of equipment rooms or by other method to produce satisfactory noise levels.

E. Vibration control is to be accomplished by the use of approved vibration

isolators applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions,
as specified in Division 15 Section "VIBRATION CONTROL".

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3.16 TRAINING

A. Instruct and train Owner's designated personnel in the operation and

maintenance of every part, device and piece of equipment in the systems, with
emphasis on proper start-up and shut-down procedures, preventive
maintenance and lubrication procedures with recommended lubricants,
overhaul and maintenance methods, adjustment and calibration of instruments
and controls, use of special tools and safe practices.

B. All expenses for training Owner's personnel is to be at Contractor's own

account.

END OF SECTION 15010

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