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PIPE AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION

cover strips.

Insulation at sleeves:

1. ‘Insulation shall be continuous through all sleeves except where gas-tight seal
is indicated.

2. Provide aluminum cover on insulation where caulking is required.

3. Delete insulation at walls requiring a gas-tight seal.

Insulation at Hangers:

1. Insulation shall be continuous at hangers.

2. Provide protection saddles at pipe hangers where required to prevent
compression or distortion of insulation in accordance with insulation
manufacturer's requirements.

Fiberglass factory applied insulation jacket:

1. Seal all laps, joint strips, exposed staples, exposed ends with vapor barrier
adhesive.

2. Install only when temperature is between 40 degrees and 120 degrees F.

3. Secure with staples where required for additional strength and to prevent
fishmouths.

CLEANING
A. Clean all insulation of accumulated paint, concrete, mortar, etc.
B. Do not damage insulation during cleaning.

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SECTION 15400

PLUMBING — GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

1.2

DESCRIPTION

A.

Description: Perform the following items of work required to complete the work of

this Section, as shown on the DRAWINGS and specified herein:

1. All labor, materials, equipment and transportation shall be provided as required
to completely install the natural gas system, with all connections as shown on
the DRAWINGS and described in these specifications or as required by the
International Plumbing Code 2009. The accompanying DRAWINGS do not
show every detail of pipe, valves, fittings, hangers, equipment and fixtures
which are necessary for the complete installation but are provided to show the
general arrangement and extent of work to be performed.

Work Included: The plumbing work shall include, but not be limited to the following

(when applicable):

1. Fuel gas supply piping.

2. All other plumbing items indicated on the DRAWINGS, specified herein, or
needed for a complete and proper plumbing installation.

Related Work Specified Elsewhere (When Applicable)

Project cleaning is specified in Division I.

Caulking and flashing are specified in Division 7.

Pipe Sleeves and Seals are specified in Section 15092.

Pipe Hangers and Supports are specified in Section 15094.

Piping, pipe fittings, valves, insulation, fixtures, equipment, and accessories are

specified in the appropriate Sections of this Division.

6. Electrical is specified in Division 16.

Drawings and Measurements:

1. The Drawings show the general arrangement, direction, and sizes of
pipes. They are not intended to show every offset, valve, and fitting, and every
structural difficulty that may be encountered.

2. All measurements shall be verified at the job site.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

B.

C.

Materials and Workmanship: All materials and workmanship shall be suitable for the
respective work and the type of service encountered.

Equipment: All equipment shall be constructed to operate safely without water
hammer and undue wear.

Local Codes: Perform all work in accordance with applicable state and local
plumbing codes, except where requirements of this Contract are more stringent.
Permits: Arrange for all permits, inspections, and tests required by codes at no
additional cost to the Owner.

Standards: When standards are referred to, the latest issue shall apply.

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12.)

shall not be responsible or liable to CLIENT or any other third party for any threatening,
defamatory, obscene, offensive or illegal conduct of the CLIENT or any third party or any
infringement of another's rights, including real or intellectual property rights, by the
CLIENT or any third party.

Disclaimer of Warranties. POLICEAPP will make all reasonable efforts to provide the
Services in a timely manner and to in accordance with current industry standards.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Services are provided “As Is” and POLICEAPP makes
no warranties with respect to the availability and accuracy of the Services. If POLICEAPP
fails to provide the Services as outlined in this Agreement, or with any of the Terms of Use,
CLIENT’s sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the Services.

Insurance.

POLICEAPP shall, at its own expense, maintain the following insurance coverages with
insurers rated A-VII or better in the A.M. Best Key Rating Guide for property and casualty
insurance companies: (a) general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; and (b) professional / cyber liability insurance in
the amount of $5,000,000 in the aggregate, covering the clients costs for computer and data
loss restoration, notification costs, credit monitoring and liability to third parties from
POLICEAPP’s failure to handle, manage, store and control personally identifiable
information. POLICEAPP shall maintain in effect during the performance under this contract
all specified insurance coverage with insurers. None of the requirements as to types and
limits to be maintained by POLICEAPP are intended to and shall not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by POLICEAPP. The CLIENT shall not
maintain any insurance on behalf of POLICEAPP. POLICEAPP will provide the City of
Nashua, Risk Management, 229 Main Street Nashua, NH 03060, with certificates of insurance
for coverage as listed above and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract
within 10 calendar days after execution of this FSA. General liability policies must include
the City of Nashua as an additional insured and reflect as such on the certificate of insurance.
POLICEAPP is responsible for filing updates certificates of insurance with the City of
Nashua’s Risk Management Department during the life of the contract.

Indemnification. Regardless of any coverage provided by any insurance, POLICEAPP
agrees to indemnify and shall defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officials,
employees and authorized representatives and their employees from and against any and
all suits, causes of action, legal or administrative proceedings, arbitrations, claims, demands,
damages, liabilities, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of any kind or nature in any
manner caused, occasioned, or contributed to in whole or in part by reason of any negligent
act omission, or fault or willful misconduct, whether active or passive, of POLICEAPP or of
anyone acting under its direction or control or on its behalf in connection with or incidental
to the performance of this contract. POLICEAPP’s indemnity, defense and hold harmless
obligations, or portions thereof, shall not apply to liability caused by the actions or inactions
in whole or in part by the client.

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1.3 JOB CONDITIONS

A.

Scheduling Work: Install and test all plumbing to be cast into or buried under
concrete floor slabs prior to the placement of concrete.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A.

B.

C.

Prior to ordering fixtures, equipment and appurtenances, submit shop drawings in
accordance with the General Conditions of the Construction Contract.

Submit to the Engineer: Copies of manufacturer's installation, maintenance and
operating instructions including parts lists for all equipment furnished as specified in
the General Conditions of the Construction Contract.

Submit a list of local supply houses for replacement parts for all equipment furnished.

15 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

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Exercise care during loading, transporting, unloading and handling to prevent damage
of any nature to interior and exterior surfaces of equipment, fixtures, pipe and fittings.
Do not drop equipment and fixtures.

Store materials on the project site in enclosures or under protective coverings.
Assure that all materials are kept clean and dry.

Do not store materials directly on the ground.

Exercise care so as not to damage, crack, mar finish and to prevent damage of any
nature to fixtures.

1.6 SEISMIC CONTROL

A.

Not applicable.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A.

B.

Provide materials that are new, suitable for intended use, and of type, style, and
quality specified and as shown on the Drawings.

Provide pipe, fittings, and devices that meet requirements of local plumbing codes
and be in accordance with applicable ASTM, ANSI, and Commercial Standard (CS)
standards.

2.2 BOLTS, ANCHOR BOLTS AND NUTS

A.

Furnish all necessary bolts, anchor bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers or locking nuts,
plates and bolt sleeves in accordance herewith. Anchor bolts shall have suitable
washers, lock washers and, where so required, their nuts shall be hexagonal.

All bolts, anchor bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers, plates, and bolt sleeves shall be

galvanized unless otherwise indicated below or specified elsewhere.

1. Galvanized steel in accordance with Division 5 unless otherwise indicated
below or specified elsewhere.

2. Stainless steel hardware (minimum of Type 304, unless otherwise indicated) is
required in all corrosive atmospheres, exterior areas, and/or areas with NEMA
4X or NEMA 7 rating.

3. Stainless steel hardware (minimum of Type 316, unless otherwise indicated) is
required in all submerged applications, including but not limited to the

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headworks, dewatering rooms, chemical rooms, clarifiers, aeration basins,
splitter structures, equalization or storage tanks, etc. For additional description
and definition of submerged surfaces refer to Specification Section 09900.

EQUIPMENT AND VALVE TAGS

A.

All new plumbing and HVAC (Mechanical Systems) equipment shall be identified

by a color coded equipment/valve tag, provided and installed by the Contractor.

Contractor shall submit a complete list of proposed Identification Tag information

and it shall be reviewed by the Engineer and Owner and revised as indicated. In

general, tag information shall match the information provided on the Drawings.

Tags shall conform to the following specifications:

1. The tags shall be 2.5-inch diameter, 1/16" thick, rigid, multi-layered sandwich
laminate with contrasting inner and outer colored acrylic plastic layers. Top
hole size is 5/32" for hanging tags.

2. Tags shall be available in 7 different outside colors. Owner and Engineer shall
select up to 4 different colors for the project.

3. Tags shall have up to three lines engraved on a side and eight characters per
line of identification information. Tags shall be engraved one side.

4. Tags shall be secured to valves with nylon cable ties or adjustable stainless steel
bead chain. Securing method shall be selected by the Owner and Engineer.

5. Tags secured to equipment shall be fastened to a flat visible surface by a

minimum of two SS screws or SS pop rivets.

Tags shall have a service temperature of -40°F to 175°F

7. Manufactured by Seton Name Plate Corporation, New Haven, CT, Brimar
Industries, Garfield, NJ, or equal.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

INSTALLATION

A.
B.

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Install all plumbing and piping systems in a neat workmanlike manner.

Lines and Grades:

1. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings, install all piping parallel to the
building walls wherever possible.

2. — Install all piping to accurate lines and grades.

Supports: Provide pipe hangers and supports as specified in the "Pipe Hangers &

Supports" Section in this Division.

Expansion: Provide suitable provisions for expansion of pipelines wherever

necessary.

Do not provide nor install close nipples.

Do not install piping through, directly over, or in front of electrical switchgears and

power panels.

Caulk the spaces between the pipe and walls, ceilings, and floors gas-tight where

shown on the Drawings.

Fittings for Dismantling Piping: Provide a sufficient number of unions to allow the

dismantling of all piping.

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TESTING

A.

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When the installation is complete, test all pipelines in the presence of the Engineer
and the Plumbing or Building Inspector in accordance with the requirements of the
local and state plumbing codes, at no additional cost to the Owner. Provide all
necessary equipment and utilities.

Test underground piping prior to backfilling.

Test piping prior to application of paint and insulation.

Separately test portions of piping which will be concealed before completion.

Procedure:

1. Fuel Gas Piping: Test with compressed air at 15 psi for 30 minutes with no loss
in pressure at test gauge. Bubble test all fittings and joints with a soap/water
solution.

2. Isolate any equipment that cannot withstand test pressures prior to any testing.

Repairs:

1. Should leaks be found, repair as required even to the extent of disassembling
and remaking the joints, or replacing sections of pipe.

2. Caulking of threads or the use of chemical compounds to correct leaks will not
be permitted.

3. Replace defective pipe and fittings and repeat tests until the testing results are
approved by the Engineer.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 15401

PLUMBING, PIPING AND SPECIALTIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

DESCRIPTION
A. Work Included: Furnish and install a complete piping system including all required
specialties and appurtenances as indicated on the Drawings and as herein specified.
B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:
1. “Steel Pipe & Fittings” is specified in Section 15061.
2. “Plumbing General” is specified in Section 15400.
3. “Natural Gas System” 1s specified in Section 15444.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

MATERIALS
A. Pipe and Fittings:
1. Gas Lines:

a. 1/2 inch and larger: Schedule 40 black steel with malleable iron fittings.
B. Valves:
1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. Stockham.

b. Crane.

c. Walworth.
d. Jenkins.

e. Nibco

f. Or approved equal.

2. Ball Valve: Acceptable in lieu of gate and globe valves for 2 inch and
smaller, full port bronze ball, threaded or solder ends, 3 part bronze body,
TFE or equal resilient seat, lever handle, 400 lb. WOG. Equal to NIBCO S-
595-Y (soldered end connection) or NIBCO T-595-Y (threaded end
connection).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

2.2

INSTALLATION

A. Provide offsets in all piping to place in proper position and avoid work of other
trades.

B. Install all valves with stems horizontally to upright. Do not install with stems
down.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 15444

NATURAL GAS SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Work Included: Furnish and install natural gas piping as indicated on the drawings.
B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere: "Plumbing - General" is specified in Section
15400, "Steel Pipe & Fittings" is specified in Section 15061.

12 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The entire installation shall conform to NFPA 54 as amended by the State of New
Hampshire.
B. Installation, testing, and replacement of gas piping, appliances, or accessories, and
repair and servicing of equipment, shall be performed only be a qualified agency.

1.3 SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A. General: Submittals shall be in accordance with specification Section 01340.
B. When state or local codes require licensed gas fitters or licensed plumbers to perform
the work being done on the natural gas system, submit notarized copies of licenses of
all mechanics to be used on the installation.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver gas system materials to job site as work progress requires.
B. Protect all materials in a suitable weathertight enclosure to prevent damage of any
nature.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS
A. All materials shall be in accordance with NFPA 54 and all state and local codes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Clean pipe before installation.
2. Remove internal scale.
3. Ream pipe ends after cutting.
4. For screwed joints, apply noncorrosive, non-hardening Teflon pipe thread
compound or Teflon tape to male threads only.
Install gas piping and accessories according to NFPA 54.
6. Install gas piping parallel with building walls or structure. The lower end of all
vertical supply piping near equipment shall terminate with a tee, nipple and cap
to serve as a sediment trap.

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7. Install a gas cock and union in the pipe adjacent to each appliance, in such a
manner that the appliance may be removed without disturbing the gas piping.
Gas pipe sizes are based on the terminal equipment designed around. The Contractor
shall confirm line sized based on NFPA 54 sizing criteria for the terminal equipment
provided on the job prior to the start of the installation.
Leak testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 54 requirements. Test pressure shall
be 1 % times working pressure. Test duration shall be not less than % hour for each
500 ft? of pipe volume. Piping system shall withstand the test pressure without
showing any evidence of leakage.
Purging: After piping has been tested, the Contractor shall fully purge the gas piping
in accordance with NFPA 54.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 15600

HVAC - GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Work included:

l.

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and transportation as required to
completely install the heating and ventilation system as shown on the Drawings
and as specified herein.

The heating and ventilating work shall include, but not be limited to the
following:

Heating system piping, valves, supports, and specialties.

Heat generation and transfer equipment.

Ductwork and devices.

Air moving and air handling equipment.

Automatic temperature control systems.

Pipe and equipment insulation.

Balancing air and water systems.

Connections to equipment installed by other trades.

Installation of components and devices furnished by other trades that are
located in Heating and Ventilating piping, ducts, or equipment.

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B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere (When Applicable):

NAW RYWNS

Excavation and backfill is specified in Division 2.

Concrete is specified in Division 3.

Structural steel is specified in Division 5.

Painting is specified in Division 9.

Pipe Sleeves and Seals are specified in Section 15092.

Pipe Hangers and Supports are specified in Section 15094.

Pipe, insulation, ductwork, dampers, fans, etc., are specified in the appropriate

Sections in this Division.

Electrical Work:

a. The H&V work shall include the installation of all motors, temperature
controls, limit switches, etc., as herein specified. All 480-volt, 208-volt,
and 120-volt wiring and connections, and all motor starters, not specified
in this Section, will be provided under Division 16 - Electrical.

b. — All 24 volt wiring and auxiliary devices required for the specified systems,
equipment and operations indicated in this Section shall be provided under
this Section, unless specifically indicated on the Drawings related to
Division 16 - Electrical. This shall include, but is not necessarily limited
to, all wiring for automatic temperature and damper modulation control.

c. The materials and methods for all electrical work provided under this
Section shall comply with the requirements specified under Division 16 -
Electrical. Coordinate equipment ratings, starter sizes, protective device

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