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SECTION 15145 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

Lead-free statement: Some states require, or may soon require, that the wetted surfaces of plumbing fix-tures described in this section have a weighted-average lead content of no more than 0.25% when used in applications intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking. The specifier is urged to be aware of requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and to edit text be-low to suit project requirements. Additional information is available at the following website:

1. RELATED DOCUMENTS

Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.

A.

2. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Vacuum breakers.

2. Backflow preventers.

3. Water pressure-reducing valves.

4. Balancing valves.

5. Temperature-actuated, water mixing valves.

6. Strainers.

7. Outlet boxes.

8. Hose stations.

9. Hose bibbs.

10. Wall hydrants.

11. Ground hydrants.

12. Post hydrants.

13. Drain valves.

14. Water-hammer arresters.

15. Air vents.

16. Trap-seal primer valves.

17. Trap-seal primer systems.

18. Specialty valves.

19. Flexible connectors.

20. Water meters.

B. Related Requirements:

Retain subparagraphs below to cross-reference requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.

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2. Section 15140 "Domestic Water Piping" for water meters.

3. Section 15411 "Medical Plumbing Fixtures" for thermostatic mixing valves for sitz baths, thermostatic mixing-valve assemblies for hydrotherapy equipment, and outlet boxes for dialysis equipment.

4. Section 15412 "Emergency Plumbing Fixtures" for water tempering equipment.

5. Section 15426 "Drinking Fountains" for water filters for water coolers.

6. Section 15427 "Pressure Water Coolers" for water filters for water coolers.

7. Section 15428 "Remote Water Coolers" for water filters for water coolers.

8. Section 15471 "Water Filtration Equipment" for water filters in domestic water piping.

3. ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

Retain "Shop Drawings" Paragraph below if retaining "Trap-Seal Primer Systems" Article.

B.

1. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring.

4. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control reports.

5. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For domestic water piping specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

PRODUCTS

See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations for cautions about named manufacturers and products. For an explanation of options and Contractor's product selection procedures, see Section 01600 "Product Requirements."

1.

Retain both options in paragraph below if plastic piping specialties are required.

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2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Coordinate this article with Section 15140 "Domestic Water Piping."

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3. VACUUM BREAKERS

Copy "Pipe-Applied, Atmospheric-Type Vacuum Breakers" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of vacuum breaker required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

A.

Retain "Manufacturers" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to require products from manufacturers listed or a comparable product from other manufacturers.

1.

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

2.

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a Watts Water Technologies Company

b. FEBCO; a Watts Water Technologies Company

c. Watts Regulator; a Watts Water Technologies Company

d. .

Copy "Single-Temperature-Water Hose Stations" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of hose station required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

C.

1. Standard: ASME A112.18.1.

2. Cabinet: Stainless-steel enclosure with exposed valve handle, hose connection, and hose rack. Include thermometer in front.

3. Hose-Rack Material: Stainless steel.

4. Body Material: Bronze[ with stainless-steel wetted parts].

5. Body Finish: Rough bronze[, chrome plated].

6. Mounting: [Wall, with reinforcement] [Floor, with stainless-steel pedestal].

7. Supply Fittings: [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] gate, globe, or ball valve and check valve and [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] copper, water tubing. Omit check valve if check stop is included with fitting.

8. Hose: Manufacturer's standard, for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; [25 feet (7.6 m)] [50 feet (15 m)] long.

9. Nozzle: With hand-squeeze, on-off control.

10. Vacuum Breaker:

a. Integral or factory-installed, nonremovable, manual-drain-type, hose-connection vacuum breaker complying with ASSE 1011 or backflow preventer complying with ASSE 1052.

b. Garden-hose thread complying with ASME B1.20.7 on outlet.

Copy "Hot- and Cold-Water Hose Stations" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of hose station required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

D.

1. Standard: ASME A112.18.1.

2. Faucet Type: [Blending] [Thermostatic mixing] valve.

3. Cabinet: Stainless-steel enclosure with exposed valve handles, hose connection, and hose rack. Include thermometer in front.

4. Hose-Rack Material: Stainless steel.

5. Body Material: Bronze[ with stainless-steel wetted parts].

6. Body Finish: Rough bronze[ or chrome plated].

7. Mounting: [Wall, with reinforcement] [Floor, with stainless-steel pedestal].

8. Supply Fittings: Two [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] gate, globe, or ball valves and check valves and [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] copper, water tubing. Omit check valves if check stops are included with fitting.

9. Hose: Manufacturer's standard, for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; [25 feet (7.6 m)] [50 feet (15 m)] long.

10. Nozzle: With hand-squeeze, on-off control.

11. Vacuum Breaker: Integral or factory-installed, nonremovable, manual-drain-type, hose-connection vacuum breaker complying with ASSE 1011 or backflow preventer complying with ASSE 1052; and garden-hose thread complying with ASME B1.20.7 on outlet.

Copy "Cold-Water and Steam Hose Stations" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of hose station required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

E.

1. Standard: ASME A112.18.1.

2. Faucet Type: [Blending] [Thermostatic mixing] valve.

3. Cabinet: Stainless-steel enclosure with exposed valve handles, hose connection, and hose rack. Include thermometer in front.

4. Hose-Rack Material: Stainless steel.

5. Body Material: Bronze[ with stainless-steel wetted parts].

6. Body Finish: Rough bronze[ or chrome plated].

7. Mounting: [Wall, with reinforcement] [Floor, with stainless-steel pedestal].

8. Supply Fittings: Two [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] gate, globe, or ball valves and check valves and [NPS 1/2 (DN 15)] [NPS 3/4 (DN 20)] copper, water tubing. Omit check valves if check stops are included with fitting.

9. Hose: Manufacturer's standard, for service fluid, temperature, and pressure; [25 feet (7.6 m)] [50 feet (15 m)] long.

10. Nozzle: With hand-squeeze, on-off control.

11. Vacuum Breaker:

a. Integral or factory-installed, nonremovable, manual-drain-type, hose-connection vacuum breaker complying with ASSE 1011 or backflow preventer complying with ASSE 1052.

b. Garden-hose thread complying with ASME B1.20.7 on outlet.

11. HOSE BIBBS

Copy "Hose Bibbs" Paragraph below for each type of hose bibb required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

A.

Retain "Manufacturers" Subaragraph and list of manufacturers below to require products from manufacturers listed or a comparable product from other manufacturers.

1.

Retain "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph and list of manufacturers below to identify a specific product or a comparable product from manufacturers listed. Retain option and delete insert note if manufacturer's name and model number are indicated on Drawings.

2.

a. Watts Regulator; a Watts Water Technologies Company

b. ................
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