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SECTION 15300 (CONT.)
Pipes, Valves and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems
2.8 EQUIPMENT ANCHOR BOLTS AND TEMPLATES
A. Provide templates to ensure accurate location of anchor bolts.
Part 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
C. Contractor shall verify and obtain fre fow test data required for design.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
C. Provide openings as necessary to permit installation of piping or any other part of work under this Section.
D. Provide sleeves for piping penetrating foor and masonry walls.
E. This Contractor shall be responsible for establishing sizes and locations of all openings and lintels in new work and to transmit this information
to the Contractor whose work is involved at such time as to avoid cutting and patching.
F. All patching shall match adjacent surfaces.
G. Contractor shall inspect and take note of existing conditions along with the Owner's Representative to avoid disputes regarding the condition
of existing surface before work began.
H. Openings through existing concrete shall be core-drilled or saw cut.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Provide access panels for access to equipment, valves, or other specialties installed behind wall or above ceiling surfaces.
C. Lay-in acoustical tee bar ceilings and snap-in removable metal pan ceilings shall be considered adequate for access.
D. Fire Protection Contractor shall sublet installation work to subcontractors specifcally skilled in the construction of the surfaces involved.
E. Contractor shall confer with the other Project Contractors with respect to access panel locations and shall, wherever practicable, group
devices in such a manner so as to eliminate as many panels as possible.
F. Contractor shall remove all markings and labels from access panels.
G. Cutting or drilling thru structural beams or joists is not permitted.
H. Provide all openings and set all sleeves in cooperation with Contractors whose work is affected thereby.
I. Caulk opening between pipe and sleeve with fre barrier sealant.
J. In event holes must be provided through reinforced concrete, they shall be carefully drilled so as to avoid spalling and unnecessary damage of
weakening of any structural member; chopping or breaking out will not be permitted.
K. Obtain Architect's approval before providing openings through concrete or masonry in place and then proceed as directed.
L. Contractor shall be responsible for damage to fnished work resulting from cutting or drilling required because of neglect of Contractor to
provide accurate and suffcient information.
M. Penetrations through fre and/or smoke rated construction shall be sealed to maintain the rating of the construction in which they occur.
N. Comply with the manufacturer's requirements for proper installation of fre stop materials to obtain the required fre and/or smoke rating.
3.4 COMPENSATION LOOPS
A. Compensation loops shall be prepared for shipment using a cut-to-length metal shipping bar, tacked securely between the elbows of the two
parallel legs, to maintain the manufactured length during shipping. Shipping bar must be removed prior to system start-up.
B. Compensation loop hanger assembly kit shall be used to support and hang the loop. The FM Approved and UL Listed Seismic Wire/Cable
assemblies conform to the requirements of the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) guidelines for structural applications of wire rope,
in that the cable is pre-stretched and the permanent end fttings maintain the break strength of the cable with a safety factor of two.
3.5 SPRINKLER HEADS
A. Locate sprinkler heads, main piping and valves as indicated on the drawings.
B. Install sprinkler heads to coordinate with all lights, grilles and any other obstructions in ceiling.
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