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SECTION 220000
PLUMBING
(Filed Sub-Bid Required)
PART 1 - GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................. 1
1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................. 1
1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK ........................................................................................................... 2
1.04 RELATED WORK ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.05 CODES, ORDINANCES, AND PERMITS .................................................................................... 2
1.06 SHOP DRAWING AND MATERIAL SCHEDULES ...................................................................... 3
1.07 COORDINATION DRAWINGS ..................................................................................................... 3
1.08 RECORD DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................. 3
1.09 GUARANTEE ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.10 DRAWINGS .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.11 VENT AND STORM SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 4
1.12 DEMOLITION ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.13 BREAKDOWN .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.14 VISIT TO SITE .............................................................................................................................. 5
PART 2 - PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.01 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.02 PIPE AND FITTINGS .................................................................................................................... 5
2.03 JOINTS ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.04 SUPPLEMENTARY STEEL, CHANNEL, AND SUPPORTS ........................................................ 5
2.05 DRAINS ........................................................................................................................................ 6
PART 3 - EXECUTION ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.01 WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION METHODS .................................................................... 6
3.02 WORK COORDINATION AND JOB OPERATIONS .................................................................... 6
3.03 CUTTING AND CORE DRILLING ................................................................................................ 6
3.04 CLEANING AND PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 7
3.05 TESTING ...................................................................................................................................... 7
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SECTION 22 00 00
PLUMBING
(Filed Sub-Bid Required)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Attention is directed to the CONTRACT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS and all Sections within
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS which are hereby made a part of this Section of
the Specifications.
B. Time, Manner and Requirements for Submitting Sub-Bids:
1. Sub-bids for work under this Section shall be for the complete work and shall be filed in a
sealed envelope with the ________________________ at a time and place as stipulated
in the "NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS".
The following should appear on the upper left hand corner of the envelope:
NAME OF SUB-BIDDER: (Insert name of sub-bidder)
PROJECT: ((Insert project number from top of page))
SUB-BID FOR SECTION: 22 00 00 – PLUMBING
2. Each sub-bid submitted for work under this Section shall be on forms furnished by the
________________ as required by Section 44F of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as
amended. Sub-bid forms may be obtained at the office of the ________________, or
may be obtained by written or telephone request; telephone _____________.
3. Sub-bids filed with the _____________________ shall be accompanied by BID BOND or
CASH or CERTIFIED CHECK or TREASURER'S CHECK or CASHIER'S CHECK issued
by a responsible bank or trust company payable to the ____________________ in the
amount of five percent of the sub-bid. A sub-bid accompanied by any other form of bid
deposit than those specified will be rejected.
C. Sub Sub-Bid Requirements: None
D. Reference Drawings: The Work of this Filed Sub-Bid is shown on the following Contract
Drawings: P1.1.0 (Leeds Elementary Schools), P2.1 (K Finn/Ryan Road), P1.1 (K Finn/Ryan
Road)
1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Examine all Drawings and all Sections of the Specifications for requirements and provisions
affecting the work of this Section.
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1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, services and accessories necessary to furnish and
install the work of this Section, complete and functional, as indicated in the Contract Documents
and as specified herein.
B. The work covered by this Section of the Specifications includes the furnishing of all labor and
materials and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of the Plumbing
Work.
C. Without limiting the generality thereof, the work to be performed under this Section includes:
1. Complete Vent System including extension of existing roof terminals as shown on the
drawings.
2. New Roof Drain flashing collar, bolts and cast iron dome to match existing drain in areas
to be re-roofed.
3. New roof drains connecting to existing rain leader piping in the existing Building in areas
noted.
4. Drilling, Coring and Cutting & Patching of holes and openings for Plumbing Piping and
Equipment all in accordance with Division 01.
5. Demolition of existing Plumbing Equipment where Demolition and Removal Work is
required.
6. Scaffolding, Rigging, and Staging required for all Plumbing Work. Comply with Division 1
requirements.
7. The work is to be phased. The Plumbing Subcontractor shall construct the project in
phases as directed by the General Contractor to suit the Project progress schedule, as
well as the completion dates of the various phases and the overall project. For additional
information related to phasing, review the General Conditions and Supplementary
Conditions and the Architectural drawings.
1.04 RELATED WORK
A. The following Related Work will be performed under the designated Sections:
1. Electric Power Wiring: SECTION 26 00 00 - ELECTRICAL
2. HVAC Equipment: SECTION 23 00 00 - HVAC
3. Temporary Facilities: DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.05 CODES, ORDINANCES, AND PERMITS
A. Perform all work in accordance with the requirements of the Town of Northampton Building
Department, Massachusetts State Plumbing Codes, D.E.P., NFPA, and applicable State and
Federal Laws. Give all requisite notices, file all requisite plans, and obtain all permits required to
perform all Plumbing Work. Where the Contract Documents indicate more stringent
requirements than the above Codes and Ordinances, the Contract Documents shall take
precedence.
B. Obtain all permits, inspections, and approvals from the governing authorities and pay all fees
and include cost in the bid.
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1.06 SHOP DRAWING AND MATERIAL SCHEDULES
A. Refer to DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for submittal of Shop Drawings. If
apparatus or materials are substituted for those specified, and such substitution necessitates
changes in or additional connections, piping, supports or construction, same shall be provided
as the responsibility, and at the expense, of the Plumbing Subcontractor.
B. Fabrication of any material or performing of any work prior to the final approval of the Submittals
will be entirely at the risk of the Subcontractor. The Subcontractor is responsible for furnishing
and installing materials called for in the Contract Documents, even though these materials may
have been omitted from approved Submittals.
C. Submit Shop Drawings for the following materials and equipment.
1. Piping, Couplings and Fittings
2. Anchors, Guides, and Supports including Seismic Restraints
3. Roof Drain collars and cast iron domes.
4. Roof drains.
1.07 COORDINATION DRAWINGS
A. Before materials are purchased or Work is begun, prepare and submit to the Architect,
Coordination Drawings showing the size and location of all equipment and piping lines relevant
to the complete system. Ensure that these Drawings are compatible and correctly annotated
and cross-referenced at their interfaces (match lines).
B. Coordination Drawings are for the Contractor's and the Architect's use during Construction and
shall not be construed as replacing any Shop or Record Drawings required elsewhere in these
Contract Documents.
C. Detailed procedures for Coordination Drawings are contained in DIVISION 01 - GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS of these Contract Documents.
1.08 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Refer to DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for requirements of record drawing.
B. The Record Drawings and the original Contract Documents shall be used to make the final
inspection of the work completed under the Contract.
C. Include in the Record Drawings any addenda, sketches, and supplementary Drawings issued
during the course of construction.
D. Non-availability of Record Drawings or inaccuracies therein will postpone the final inspection
until they are available.
E. All costs related to the foregoing requirements shall be paid by the Plumbing Subcontractor.
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1.09 GUARANTEE
A. Refer to DIVISION 1 of the Contract. Guarantee all work under this Section free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the
building, as set forth in the Contract. Replace any such defective work developing during this
period, unless such defects are clearly the result of bad usage of equipment by others. Where
such defective work results in damage to work of other Sections of the Specifications, restore
such work to its original condition by mechanics skilled in the affected trade.
1.10 DRAWINGS
A. All work shown on the Drawings is intended to be approximately correct to scale, but shall be
taken in a sense as diagrammatic. Sizes of pipes and general method of running them are
shown, but it is not intended to show every offset and fitting. To carry out the true intent and
purpose of the plans, furnish all necessary parts to make complete working systems ready for
use. The Plumbing Drawings are intended to show the main stacks and risers. Contractor shall
include all piping to all referenced scheduled drains and equipment appearing on the Plumbing
Drawings.
B. The Plumbing Drawings and Specifications are intended to supplement each other so that any
details shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, or vice-versa, shall be
executed the same as if mentioned in the Specifications and shown on the Drawings.
C. Refer to the Architectural, Structural, and other Mechanical and Electrical Drawings, which
indicate the construction in which this Work shall be installed. Locations shown on the plans
shall be checked against the general and detailed Drawings of the construction proper. All
measurements shall be taken at the Building.
1.11 VENT AND STORM SYSTEMS
A. Furnish and install complete Vent and Storm Drainage Systems (all hereinafter called Drainage
Systems) as indicated and/or described in these Plans and Specifications. All piping shall be
installed straight and true and located concealed within building construction.
B. Refer to drawings for termination points, which generally are connection to existing piping.
1.12 DEMOLITION
A. When and as directed by the General Contractor perform all demolition work.
B. Remove as indicated existing Drain collars and domes, and equipment including all supports
and disconnect all Plumbing connections to equipment to be removed under other Sections of
the Specifications.
1. All equipment shall be removed from roof as indicated and placed on grade by this
Section. The General Contractor shall remove from the roof and dispose.
2. Any disputes between this Subcontractor and other Contractors or Subcontractors
relative to the responsibility for removal of equipment shall be referred to the Architect for
decision. The Architect's decision shall be firm and binding and to whomever he
designates responsibility for removal of equipment shall do so without any additional cost
to the Owner.
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1.13 BREAKDOWN
A. Submit a breakdown of the contract price to aid the Architect in determining the value of the
work installed as the job progresses.
B. No requisition will be approved until the breakdown is delivered to the Architect.
1.14 VISIT TO SITE
A. Prior to submitting a Bid, visit the site of work and become familiar with existing conditions. Any
assumptions made are at this Subcontractor's expense.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. All materials and equipment furnished under this SECTION shall be new, unused, first quality of
a manufacturer of established reputation. Each valve, fitting, section of pipe, and piece of
equipment supplied to project shall have cast or indelibly stamped thereon the manufacturer's
name, pressure rating where applicable, type, and any other specific information provided by
manufacturer. Materials shall conform to Massachusetts Code as a minimum requirement and
shall appear on the Massachusetts Approved Plumbing Products list.
2.02 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Pipe and fittings shall conform to the latest A.S.A., A.S.T.M., C.A., and F.S. standards.
B. All piping installed under this SECTION shall be in accordance with the following:
Service Material
Above ground vent piping No Hub cast iron soil pipe and fittings
and storm drain piping bearing collective trademark of the
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI)
2.03 JOINTS
A. Joints for above ground vent and storm drain piping shall be made up of heavy duty – 4 band
stainless steel clamps, and gaskets conforming to Massachusetts Code. Husky “SD 4000”,
Clamp - All HI-TORQ 125, Mission “HW”, or equal.
2.04 SUPPLEMENTARY STEEL, CHANNEL, AND SUPPORTS
A. Furnish and install all supplementary steel, channels, and supports required for the proper
installation, mounting, and support of all equipment.
B. Supplementary Steel and Channels shall be firmly connected to building construction in a
manner approved by the Architect.
C. The type and size of the Supporting Channels and Supplementary Steel shall be determined by
the Plumbing Subcontractor and shall be sufficient strength and size to allow only a minimum
deflection in conformance with the manufacturer's requirements for loading.
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D. All Supplementary Steel and Channel shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner
parallel to the walls, floor, and ceiling construction. All turns shall be made with 90 deg. fittings,
as necessary to suit the construction and installation conditions.
2.05 DRAINS
A. Furnish all roof drains for installation by the General Contractor. Drains shall be of one
manufacturer, by Zurn, J.R. Smith, Josam, or equal.
B. Drain Schedule:
1. Type "A" - Zurn #ZC-100-C-E-EA-GD-R cast iron body roof drain, under-deck clamp,
galvanized cast iron dome secured, cast iron extension, roof sump receiver. Refer to
Architect's Drawings for height of insulation.
2. Type "B" - Zurn #ZC-100-C-E-EA-GD cast iron body roof drain, under-deck clamp,
galvanized cast iron dome secured, cast iron extension. Refer to Architect's Drawings for
height of insulation.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION METHODS
A. All work shall be installed in a first-class manner consistent with the best current practices. All
materials shall be securely installed plumb and/or level, and all flush mounted equipment shall
have front edge flush with finished wall surface.
3.02 WORK COORDINATION AND JOB OPERATIONS
A. Furnish to the General Contractor, and all other Subcontractors, all information relative to the
portion of the Plumbing installation that will affect them, sufficiently in advance so that they may
plan their work and installation accordingly.
B. In case of failure to give proper information as indicated above sufficiently in advance, pay for
all back-charges for the modification, renovation, and relocation of any portion of the work
already performed.
C. Obtain from the other trades, all information relative to the Plumbing Work to be executed in
conjunction with the installation of their respective equipment.
3.03 CUTTING AND CORE DRILLING
A. Perform all cutting and core drilling operations that are outlined in Part 1 of this SECTION.
Throughout the performance of the cutting and coring work, ensure that the structural integrity
of the walls, floors, overhead structure, and other structural components, which are to remain, is
maintained until permanent work is installed. Prior to any coring or cutting, verify all locations of
same with the General Contractor. All cutting and coring is to be performed in accordance with
approved Coordination Drawings
B. Cut all masonry and concrete with an approved diamond blade concrete saw in a neat straight
direction, perpendicular to the plane of the wall or floor.
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C. Use a core drilling process which produces clean, sharp edges and the minimum hole size
which will accommodate the size of pipe sleeve specified. Submit procedures for cutting thru
existing steel beams to Architect for review.
D. The patching of holes shall be performed by Plumbing Sub-contractor utilizing methods outlined
for the finish trade involved. Holes shall be patched to the satisfaction of the Architect.
3.04 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Protect all materials and equipment during shipment and so as to prevent damage. Water
closets, lavatories, and sinks shall be boarded over and all other fixtures shall be protected with
pasted on paper. Post notice prohibiting the use of the fixtures prior to completion. Assume full
responsibility for protection of work until its completion and final acceptance.
B. Keep the premises reasonably clean at all times and remove rubbish caused by the Plumbing
Work as directed by the Architect.
C. Upon completion of this work, clean all fixtures and equipment installed herein and replace
damaged parts. Failure to fulfill this obligation will result in back-charges for correction of the
defective work.
3.05 TESTING
A. Test all Work in the presence of the Architect and/or Engineer and as required by Local Codes.
B. Any leaks in joints or evidence of defective pipe on fittings disclosed by test shall be
immediately corrected by replacing defective parts with new joints or materials. No makeshift
repair effected by caulking threaded pipe with lead wool, application or Wilky or patented
compounds will be permitted.
END OF SECTION