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SECTION 15410 - PLUMBING FIXTURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Plumbing fixtures.
2. Plumbing fixture trim.
B. Related Requirements:
A. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: General procedures related to Owner furnished products.
2. Section 01770 – Contract Closeout: Operation and maintenance data requirements.
3. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Sealant for fixtures at wall and floors.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced
within the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
1. ASME /ANSI A112.18.1 - Plumbing Fixture Fittings.
C. NSF International (NSF):
1. NSF 61 Annex G - Weighted Average Lead Content Evaluation Procedure to a 0.24 Percent Lead
Requirement.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01770 – Contract Closeout: Procedures for Closeout Submittals.
B. Closeout Submittals:
1. Operation and Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's descriptive literature, operating instructions,
maintenance and repair data, and parts listing for plumbing fixtures.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory Requirements:
1. Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified by Underwriter's Laboratories,
Incorporated, and acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction as suitable for the purpose specified and
indicated.
2. Disabled Access: Conform to applicable local, State or Federal disabled access requirements for the
installation, mounting heights, and operation of plumbing fixture.
3. Lead-Free Compliance: Fixtures and fixture trim shall comply with the requirements of NSF 61 Annex G
for lavatories, sinks and water coolers.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Accept fixtures on site in factory packaging. Inspect for damage.
B. Protect installed fixtures from damage by securing areas and by factory packaging in place to protect fixtures and
prevent use.
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C. Deliver spare parts to Owner. Furnish spare parts described below matching products installed, packaged with
protective covering for storage, and identified with labels clearly describing contents.
D. Transport, handle, store, and protect products in compliance with the requirements of Section 01600.
E. Inspect materials delivered and reject those not qualifying with requirements, those damaged in transit, or those
that appear otherwise unsatisfactory.
F. Schedule delivery of items to installation areas that are in proper condition to receive them. Place items neatly and
systematically to avoid damage, store in clean, dry, enclosed, and secure storage area.
G. Receive Owner Furnished products in compliance with the requirements of Section 01640.
H. Product Delivery: Owner’s Supplier will deliver Owner furnished products to site to be received by Contractor.
Contact Owner’s Supplier to coordinate product delivery and installation.
I. Acceptance at Site: Inspect Owner furnished products upon delivery of products to Site to verify quantity of prod-
ucts furnished and report to Owner discrepancies in quantity delivered or obvious damage to products delivered to
the site.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. Under provisions of Section 01640, Owner's Suppliers will furnish plumbing fixtures specified herein and shown
on the drawings for installation by Contractor.
B. Owner’s Supplier: Haines, Jones & Cadbury, Inc., Contact: Customer Service, (800) 459-7099, fax (479) 756-
8998, Email: WMT@hjcinc.com.
C. Descriptions and related provisions of products by Owner’s Supplier as specified herein are included as require-
ments by the supplier of equipment to be furnished by Owner and are included as information only to the Contrac-
tor.
2.2 MANUFACTURERS
A. Subject to compliance with Project requirements, provide plumbing fixtures of manufacturers indicated on Draw-
ings and by one of the following listed for that category.
1. Stop Valves:
a. Brass Craft Subsidiary; Masco Co.
b. Engineered Brass Company
c. McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.
d. Watts Brass and Tubular
e. Zurn Industries
2. P-traps, Strainers, Drains & Miscellaneous Fittings:
a. Brass Craft Subsidiary; Masco Co.
b. Dearborn Brass
c. Engineered Brass Company
d. McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.
e. Watts Brass and Tubular
f. Zurn Industries
3. Insulation Kits
a. Brocar
b. McGuire
c. Plumberex
d. Trap-Wrap
e. Truebro, Inc.
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2.3 FIXTURES
A. Fixture types and model numbers shall be as scheduled on the drawings.
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.4 FIXTURE TRIM
A. Provide each fixture complete with required trim.
B. Exposed piping and trim shall be polished chrome-plated brass.
C. Provide each fixture with chrome-plated brass, quarter-turn angle stop valves.
D. P-Traps and Sink Continuous Wastes: Polished chrome-plated, tubular brass, 17 gauge, with brass nuts on slip in-
lets, and of configurations indicated. P-traps shall have cleanout plugs.
E. Interior Escutcheons: Polished chrome-plated with set screw.
F. Exterior Escutcheons: 304 Stainless Steel, wall flange.
G. Stainless Steel (SS) Braided Water Supply: Flexible braided stainless steel outer sheathing with reinforced PVC
inner tubing.
H. Provide flow-limiting device which limits flow to not more than 2.2 gpm for each sink except service and 3-
compartment sinks. Provide devices integral with fixture trim, wherever possible, and products of same manufac-
turer as fixture trim.
I. Lavatory faucets for public use or within public restrooms shall be of the electronic self-closing type and shall
have a maximum flow rate of 0.5 GPM in accordance with ASME/ANSI A112.18.1. Provide devices integral with
fixture trim, wherever possible, and products of same manufacturer as fixture trim.
J. Flush Valves: Subject to compliance and compatible with plumbing fixtures as scheduled on the drawings. Pro-
vide flush valves that do not exceed code requirements for maximum gallons per flush.
K. Provide trim as required to permit scheduled lavatory to be installed for handicap use.
L. Provide bolt caps with retainer clips on water closets.
M. When specified on plans, general contractor to provide faucets and sprayers for grocery hand sinks, three-
compartment sinks, prep sinks and wash down stations. Contact the appropriate following manufacturer for parts
numbers and local suppliers.
1. Universal Stainless, Kristina Pare (Universal), Kristina.pare@spgusa.com (800) 223-8332 ext 3119.
2. Win-Holt, Louise Kennemer (Win-Holt), Ikennemer@winholt.com (800) 632-7222 ext 1141.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces and adjacent areas where products will be installed. Verify that conditions conform to product
manufacturer's requirements and installation conditions. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
1. Verify that walls and floor finishes are prepared and ready for installation of fixtures.
2. Verify that plumbing piping for fixture is in the correct location and of the correct type.
3.2 PREPARATION
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A. Rough-in fixture piping connections in accordance with minimum sizes indicated on Drawings for particular fix-
tures.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install fixtures and trim in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions. Make final connections.
B. Support each fixture in rigid manner which permits no perceptible movement of fixture by manually applied forc-
es. Seal space between fixtures and floor or walls with silicone sealant.
C. Install trap on fixture outlet except for fixtures having integral trap. Install each fixture with trap which is easily
removable for servicing and cleaning.
D. Install components level and plumb. Install toilet seats on water closets.
E. Install and secure fixtures in place with carriers and bolts.
F. Solidly attach water closets to floor or wall as required.
G. Seal fixtures to wall and floor surfaces with sealant as specified in Section 07900, color to match fixture.
H. Install escutcheons at each wall, floor, and ceiling penetration in exposed finished locations and within cabinets
and millwork. Use deep pattern escutcheons where required to conceal protruding pipe fittings.
I. Install insulation kits on ADA compliant sink and lavatory waste, continuous wastes, hot and cold water supplies
where indicated on the drawings and as required by the ADA
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect plumbing fixture and trim installation, attachment to building, operation, and connections. Ensure that fix-
tures are installed and operate in conformance with disabled access requirements.
1. Prior to final acceptance, inspect faucets, flush valves, stop valves, and similar devices, to determine that
they operate properly and discharge proper quantities of water. Correct any deficiencies as directed by
Owner's representative.
3.5 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Operate and adjust stops or valves for intended water flow rate to fixtures without splashing, noise or overflow.
1. Replace malfunctioning units.
2. Replace washers and seals of leaking and dripping faucets and stops.
B. Clean fixtures, trim, and accessories of foreign materials, including labels, before final acceptance.
END OF SECTION