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C.M.F. Engineering, Inc. AUG 51996 L
24 Ridge Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106 ' DEPT OF SUIMHG INSPECTIONS
NORTHAMPTON MA O1060
413-567-1175
July 26, 1996
To: Evan Plotkin, Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates
Scott Carrier, Carrier Heating & Plumbing
Ron Eckman, Greg Strattner, GPS Construction
Tony Patello, Northampton Building Commissioner
From: Curt M. Freedman, P.E.
Subject: Please find enclosed the final River Run Condominiums domestic hot
water equipment blueprints and specifications.
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Longmeadow, MA 01106 o MECHANICAL 7
No.36996
104
July 16, 1996
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To: Ron Eckman, Greg Strattner, GPS Construction
Evan Plotkin, Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates
From: Curt M. Freedman, P.E.
Subject: New Chimneys at River Run Condominiums (see attached schematic)
The chimney work shall comply with the following:
1. All Work shall be accomplished in accordance with the building drawings
as drawn by the architect, engineer and the governing codes of the state and
city or town in which the building is located. The w9rk completed shall be
in accordance with generally accepted trade practices and shall comply with
all appropriate building codes.
2. All equipment shall comply with all State and local building codes
including but not be limited to: State Building Code, as well as BOCA and
NFPA Code Standards.
3. It is the intention of the mechanical drawings to call for finished work,
tested and ready for operation. Whenever the word "provide" is used, it
shall mean "furnish & install, complete and ready for use". Provide any and
all items necessary to complete the mechanical systems. Contractor shall
be responsible for all cutting patching and core boring, carpentry, roofing
and roof flashing.
The Mechanical Drawings are diagrammatic and do not necessarily show
every detail or similar items for a complete installation. Contractor shall
examine the work indicated for all trades, and if possible, the job site in
order to determine the extent of the other work required, in order to be able
to provide to the owner a complete properly operating system(s). Failure to
do so will not relieve the contractor of responsibility to perform all work
required to furnish complete and satisfactory installations.
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4. Prior to installation of any work, the contractor shall verify that all new
work shall be free from interference with any existing and/or any proposed
conditions. Also, where the work of trades are in close proximity, or will
interfere with each other, the contractor shall assist in adjusting to space
conditions. Contractor shall refer to the architectural drawings and/or site
inspection for exact locations of items that may cause interference. Should
the contractor install his work without coordinating with other trades, he
shall make the necessary corrective changes without extra cost to the owner.
5. The contractor shall locate all equipment which must be serviced, operated
inspected, or maintained in a fully accessible position. If required for
accessibility, access doors must be installed for this purpose. Minor
deviations from drawings may be made to allow for better accessibility, and
change for that purpose shall be approved.
6. The contractor shall start up and test out all equipment and systems that he
is providing. He shall instruct owners representative in the proper operation
of all of the equipment. He shall provide written instructions with the
owner on such operation. He shall make complete adjustments after
providing air and water balancing so that all specified quantities are
achieved; a written report shall be given to the owner.
7. The Contractor shall procure all necessary building permits and service all
materials and workmanship provided under this contract for a period of ONE
YEAR from date of ACCEPTANCE of finished installation at no additional
cost to the owner. He shall extend all available warranties on the equipment
in writing to the owner
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ENTERED JUL 6 1996 7,tsciiik OF 4:CURT-;.1
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February 26, 1996, — Revised July 22, 1996 `' ,� No.ssss6� "
River Run Condominium Domestic Hot Water Mechanical j Specifications: ONNAL
Work Description (for each of the eight buildings in the complex) as per Blueprints M-1 ' " 11 Olt
(2/26/96) & M-2 (2/26/96) [All work provided by Carrier Plumbing & Heating unless
specified otherwise]:
1) Equipment Installation:
a) three 115 gal storage tanks;
b) one natural gas boiler (Revised to 300,000 BTU/hr);
c) one heat exchanger;
d) masonry chimney (see drawing M-2) [Constructed by GP?S Construction, INC]
e) gas piping;
f) electrical and controls equipment;
g) new lockers (8) each locker to be installed with heavy duty hinge and lock hasp;
h) gate and fencing in boiler room;
i) domestic hot water lines to townhouse units along with 3/4" hot water meters (see
detail)[Deferred];
j) All other work required to deliver a "Turn-Key" project;
2) Remove and dispose of old electric water heaters (in main building and town houses), old
lockers, other construction debris;
General Notes:
1. All Work shall be accomplished in accordance with the building drawings as drawn by
the architect, engineer and the governing codes of the state and city or town in which
the building is located. The work completed shall be in accordance with generally
accepted trade practices and shall comply with all appropriate building codes.
2. All equipment shall comply with all State and local building codes including but not be
limited to: State Building Code, State Energy Code, National Electric Code, State
Access Code Requirements, and State Plumbing Code as well as BOCA and NFPA
Code Standards. Contractor shall provide necessary building and/or plumbing
permits.
3. It is the intention of the mechanical drawings to call for finished work, tested and ready
for operation. Whenever the word "provide" is used, it shall mean "furnish & install,
complete and ready for use". Provide any and all items necessary to complete the
mechanical systems. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting patching and core
boring.
The Mechanical Drawings are diagrammatic and do not necessarily show every valve,
fitting, trap control device methods or similar items for a complete installation.
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Contractor shall examine the work indicated for all trades, and if possible, the job site in
order to determine the extent of the other work required, in ordr to be able to provide to
the owner a complete properly operating system(s). Failure to do so will not relieve the
contractor of responsibility to perform all work required to furnish complete and
satisfactory installations.
4. Prior to installation of any work, the contractor shall verify that all duct work, piping,
etc., shall be free from interference with any existing and/or any proposed conditions.
Also, where the work of trades are in close proximity, or will interfere with each other,
the contractor shall assist in adjusting to space conditions. Contractor shall refer to the
architectural drawings and/or site inspection for exact location of items that may cause
interference. Should the contractor install his work without coordinating with other
trades, he shall make the necessary corrective changes without extra cost to the owner.
5. The contractor shall locate all equipment which must be servicd, operated inspected, or
maintained in a fully accessible position. Equipment shall include, but not be limited to,
valves, traps clean-outs, motors, controllers, drain points, coils, etc. If required for
accessibility, access doors must be installed for this purpose.
Minor deviations from drawings may be made to allow for better accessibility, and
change for that purpose shall be approved. All duct work, conduits, and piping shall be
run as high as possible and above finished ceilings, unless noted otherwise. Provide
offsets to avoid obstructions and allow for proper pitch of all p}ping.
6. All duct work sizes shown are sheet metal sizes, and shall connect to equipment with
flexible connectors. All supply air duct work in the unconditioned space shall be
insulated with 1-1/2" FSK finish fiberglass where visible. Where not visible, 1-1/2"
vinyl wrap fiberglass insulation may be used. All joints in wrap and/or covering shall be
securely taped or cemented air tight. Wrap to have flame retardant rating.
7. All piping, both new and additions to existing, shall be as speified. All valves shall be
ball valves, and piping accessories shall be line-size. All gravity flow piping shall be
installed with a minimum 1/8" per foot pitch in the flow direction.
8. Core drilling of slabs without an X-Ray check of area will be at the contractors risk and
expense, should any damage occur.
9. All thermostats and remote sensors, unless specified differently, shall be mounted 5' - 0"
above finished floors to center line of equipment.
10. The contractor shall start up and test out all equipment and sytems that he is providing.
He shall instruct owners representative in the proper operation of all of the equipment.
He shall provide written instructions with the owner on such operation. He shall make
complete adjustments after providing air and water balancing so that all specified
quantities are achieved; a written report shall be given to the owner.
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11. The contractor shall be responsible for all control wiring required for his work. The
automatic temperature control contractor/electrician may act a$ a sub-contractor under
the contractor.
12. The plumber, electrician, and/or mechanical contractor shall provide all necessary
service on all materials and workmanship provided under this contract for a period of
ONE YEAR from date of ACCEPTANCE of finished installation at no additional cost
to the owner. He shall extend all available warranties on the equipment in writing to the
owner.
Plumbing Notes:
1. Plumbing contractor shall receive, unload truck, set & assemblle, and install all
equipment to include the following:
a) All pipe fittings
b) All piping/valves/insulation;
2. Use only "Silva-brite 100" or solder with 95.5% tin; 4% copper; and .5% silver
composition;
3. All pipe supports shall be thermally insulated.
4. All Existing piping is subject to field verification for condition, size, and specific
location.
5. Indoor Piping: Grade L copper
Boiler Piping: Grade M Copper
6. A 3/4" Kent SUM-20 P pulse water meter with remote pulser register (U.S. Gallons)
shall be installed at the domestic hot water service of each town house unit (4 per
building).[deleted]
7. Boiler to be set above finished floor on 2" patio block.
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Electrical Notes:
1. Electrical contractor shall receive, unload truck, set & assemble, and install all equipment
to include the following:
a) Circuit breakers;
b) Lighting fixtures;
c) Receptacles;
d) Relays & contactors;
e) Motor starters and disconnects for pumps;
f) All conduits (above & below ground);
g) Boxes & cover plates;
2. Use only stranded copper conductors with THHN insulation;
3. All Electrical components (New & existing) shall be shielded from water from leaking
pipes and or condensation; all installations shall comply with all NEC standards.
4. Location of remote pulse register to be 30" above grade adjacent to electric meter or other
agreed upon location; wire to be 18 gauge stranded shield wire suitable for outdoor
application.
5. Boiler shall be on dedicated circuit breaker; there shall be a disconnect adjacent to the
boiler and each pump; the emergency shut-off switch shall be a red switch plate with the
words "Burner Emergency Switch"appearing on cover.
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LIST OF SYMBOLS
N BALL VALVE
--1/H-f j- WATTS 9-D (DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH ATMOSPHERIC VENT)
->- PRESSURE REGULATOR
PRESSURE RELIEF
T+P
* TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF
-III- UNION
+^ VACUUM BREAKER
PO PUMP
T > THERMOMETER
-P1 BOILER DRAIN
-N- CHECK VALVE
aWater Meter
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RIVER RUN CONDOMINIUMS
ITEM QUANT LABEL DESCRIPTION MFG MODEL # NOTES
1 2 R1,R2 CONTROL RELAY FUNCTIONAL DEVICES R1BU1S
2 1 ODR OFF-DELAY RELAY AGASTAT SSC22EIA
3 3 A1,A2,A3 SAFETY AQUASTAT with 3/8" well HONEWELL L4006A
4 1 TC-1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL HEAT TIMER SPC 160T
5 1 S 6" SENSOR PROBE HEAT TIMER P/N 904021-00
6 1 11 PIN OCTAL BASE W.W. GRAINGER 6X156
7 1 10 X 10" X 6" ENCLOSURE McKINSTRY W/PANEL
8 1 P1 BRONZE PUMP GRUNDFOS UP-43-75 BF 1-1/2" FLANGE
9 1 P-3 BRONZE PUMP GRUNDFOS UP-25-64 SF
10 1 EXPANSION TANK AMTROL #15
11 3 STORAGE TANKS RHEEM RSS-120-4
12 4 T 3" DIAL THERMOMETER TRERICE B83102X
13 1 LWC LOW WATER CUT-OFF SAFE-GUARD 45-550
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15 1 HEAT EXCHANGER EVERHOT #25 "WIDE SUPER"
16 1 BOILER, W/SPARK IG. & FLUE DAMPER UTICA MGB-300 W/PUMP P2
17 1 COMBUSTION AIR FAN TJERNLUND HSUL-1
18 1 CARBON-MONOXIDE CONTROL ENZONE INC. MODEL#9391500200
19 1 W/REMOTE RELAY OUTPUT ENZONE INC.
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2/26/96, Revised 7/22/96
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