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SECTION 221119 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

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Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.

Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section titles may have changed.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Vacuum breakers.
  3. Backflow preventers.
  4. Water pressure-reducing valves.
  5. Balancing valves.
  6. Temperature-actuated, water mixing valves.
  7. Strainers.
  8. Outlet boxes.
  9. Hose stations.
  10. Hose bibbs.
  11. Wall hydrants.
  12. Ground hydrants.
  13. Post hydrants.
  14. Drain valves.
  15. Water-hammer arresters.
  16. Air vents.
  17. Trap-seal primer valves.
  18. Trap-seal primer systems.
  19. Specialty valves.
  20. Flexible connectors.
  21. Water meters.
  22. Related Requirements:

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

  1. Section220519 "Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping" for thermometers, pressure gages, and flow meters in domestic water piping.
  2. Section221116 "Domestic Water Piping" for water meters.
  3. Section223200 "Domestic Water Filtration Equipment" for water filters in domestic water piping.
  4. Section224300 "Medical Plumbing Fixtures" for thermostatic mixing valves for sitz baths, thermostatic mixing-valve assemblies for hydrotherapy equipment, and outlet boxes for dialysis equipment.
  5. Section224500 "Emergency Plumbing Fixtures" for water tempering equipment.
  6. Section224713 "Drinking Fountains" for water filters for water coolers.
  7. Section224716 "Pressure Water Coolers" for water filters for water coolers.
  8. Section224723 "Remote Water Coolers" for water filters for water coolers.

1.3  DEFINITIONS

Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited for a project.

  1. CWP: Cold working pressure.

B.  LF: Lead Free.

C.  MSS: Manufacturer's Standardization Society.

  1. NSF: National Sanitation Foundation.

E.  PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene.

1.4  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product.

In subparagraph below, NSF 61, Annex G sets maximum amount of lead that can migrate from materials to potable; NSF 372 sets maximum amount of lead content in product materials. These standards can be used separately or together. Consult authorities having jurisdiction for local requirements.

  1. Certification that products comply with [NSF61Annex G] [and] [NSF372].

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

  1. Shop Drawings: For domestic water piping specialties.
  2. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring.
  3. Sustainable Design Submittals:

"Product Data" Subparagraph below applies to LEED (including v4), IgCC, ASHRAE189.1, and Green Globes for fixtures and equipment that consume water.

  1. Product Data: For water consumption.

1.5  INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

  1. Field quality-control reports.

1.6  CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

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

1.7  WARRANTY

For complete details, please refer to our Standard Terms and Conditions and Warranty and Limitations of Liability at: http://www.apollovalves.com/_docs/Terms_and_Warranty.pdf

  1. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on Domestic Products: Conbraco Industries, Inc. warrants products to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of five years. This warranty applies to Apollo brand products with "Made in the USA" markings only. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.
  2. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on International Products: APOLLO INTERNATIONAL products will be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of two years. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.

PART 2 - 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 Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING SPECIALTIES

Retain "NSF Compliance" Paragraph below for products that come into contact with potable water. In subparagraph below, NSF 61, Annex G sets maximum amount of lead that can migrate from materials to potable; NSF 372 sets maximum amount of lead content in product materials. These standards can be used separately or together. Consult authorities having jurisdiction for local requirements.

  1. Potable-water piping and components shall comply with [NSF61Annex G] [and ] [NSF 372] [andMark "NSF-pw" on plastic piping components.]

2.2  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Coordinate this article with Section221116 "Domestic Water Piping."

  1. Minimum Working Pressure for Domestic Water Piping Specialties: [125 psig (860 kPa)] <Insert value> unless otherwise indicated.

2.3  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.

Pipe-applied, atmospheric-type vacuum breakers in first paragraph below are for moderate to high hazard and are available in NPS1/4 to NPS2 (DN8 to DN50). They are unsuitable for continuous pressure or for protection from backflow.

  1. Pipe-Applied, Atmospheric-Type Vacuum Breakers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 38-100 and 38-200 are not available with lead free materials; and 38-100 is made in U.S.A. and 38-200 is imported.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [38-100] [or] [38-200] Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Ames Co.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  5. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  6. Standard: ASSE1001.
  7. Size: NPS1/4 to NPS2 (DN8 to DN50), as required to match connected piping.
  8. Body: Bronze.
  9. Inlet and Outlet Connections: Threaded.
  10. Finish: [Rough bronze] [Chrome plated].

Copy "Hose-Connection 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.

Hose-connection vacuum breakers in first paragraph below are for low hazard and are unsuitable for continuous pressure. Outlet size is garden-hose thread.

  1. Hose-Connection Vacuum Breakers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 38-304 and 38-404 are not available with lead free materials.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [38-304] [or] [38-404] Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1011.
  6. Body: Bronze, nonremovable, with manual drain.
  7. Outlet Connection: Garden-hose threaded complying with ASMEB1.20.7.
  8. Finish: [Chrome or nickel plated] [Rough bronze].

Copy "Pressure 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.

Pressure vacuum breakers in first paragraph below are for moderate to high hazard and are available in NPS1/2 to NPS2 (DN15 to DN50).

  1. Pressure Vacuum Breakers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 4ALF-500 Series available NPS 1/2 to NPS 1 (DN 15 to DN 25), and 4ALF-500 and 4A-500 are made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 4ALF-500 Series for potable-water applications; and 4A-500 Series for application other than potable water, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1020.
  6. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.
  7. Pressure Loss: [5 psig (35 kPa)] <Insert value> maximum, through middle third of flow range.
  8. Size: <Insert NPS (DN).
  9. Design Flow Rate: <Insert gpm (L/s).
  10. Selected Unit Flow Range Limits: <Insert gpm (L/s).
  11. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Rate: <Insert psig (kPa).
  12. Accessories:
  13. Valves: Ball type, on inlet and outlet.

Copy "Laboratory-Faucet 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.

Laboratory-faucet vacuum breakers in first paragraph below are for moderate to low hazard and are available in NPS1/4 and NPS3/8 (DN8 and DN10).

  1. Laboratory-Faucet Vacuum Breakers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 38-500 is not available with lead free materials; and 38-500 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 38-500 Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1035.
  6. Size: NPS1/4 or NPS3/8 (DN8 or DN10) matching faucet size.
  7. Body: Bronze.
  8. End Connections: Threaded.
  9. Finish: Chrome plated.

Copy "Spill-Resistant 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.

Spill-resistant vacuum breakers in first paragraph below are for high hazard and are available in NPS1/4 to NPS1 (DN8 to DN25).

  1. Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breakers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 4W-500 is not available with lead free materials; and 4W-500 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 4W-500 Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1056.
  6. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.
  7. Size: [NPS1/4 (DN8)] [NPS3/8 (DN10)] [NPS1/2 (DN15)].
  8. Accessories:
  9. Valves: Ball type, on inlet and outlet.

2.4  BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

Copy "Intermediate Atmospheric-Vent Backflow Preventers" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of backflow preventer required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

Intermediate atmospheric-vent backflow preventers in first paragraph below are for moderate hazard and are available in NPS1/2 and NPS3/4 (DN15 and DN20).

  1. Intermediate Atmospheric-Vent Backflow Preventers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 4A-400 is not available with lead free materials.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 4A-400 Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1012.
  6. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.
  7. Size: [NPS1/2 (DN15)] [NPS3/4 (DN20)].
  8. Body: Bronze.
  9. End Connections: [Union, solder] [Solder] joint.
  10. Finish: [Chrome plated] [Rough bronze].

Copy "Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventers" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of backflow preventer required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

Reduced-pressure-principle backflow preventers in first paragraph below are for high hazard and are available in NPS3/4 to NPS12 (DN20 to DN300).

  1. Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventers <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 4ALF-200, 4ANLF-200, 4A-200, and 40-200T2S are made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [4ALF-200] [4ANLF-200] Series for potable-water applications; and [4A-200] [40-200T2S] Series for application other than potable water, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  3. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Standard: ASSE1013.
  6. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.
  7. Pressure Loss: [12 psig (83 kPa)] <Insert value> maximum, through middle third of flow range.
  8. Size: <Insert NPS (DN).
  9. Design Flow Rate: <Insert gpm (L/s).
  10. Selected Unit Flow Range Limits: <Insert gpm (L/s).
  11. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Rate: <Insert psig (kPa) for sizes NPS2 (DN50) and smaller; <Insert psig (kPa) for NPS2-1/2 (DN65) and larger.
  12. Body: Bronze for NPS2 (DN50) and smaller, for applications other than potable water; LF Bronze for use in potable-water applications; [cast iron with interior lining that complies with AWWAC550 or that is FDA approved] [steel with interior lining that complies with AWWAC550 or that is FDA approved] [stainless steel] for NPS2-1/2 (DN65) and larger.
  13. End Connections: Threaded for NPS2 (DN50) and smaller; [flanged] <Insert type> for NPS2-1/2 (DN65) and larger.
  14. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight-through] [vertical-inlet, horizontal-center-section, and vertical-outlet] [vertical] <Insert configuration> flow.
  15. Accessories:
  16. Valves NPS2 (DN50) and Smaller: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and outlet.
  17. Valves NPS2-1/2 (DN65) and Larger: Outside-screw and yoke-gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet.
  18. Air-Gap Fitting: ASMEA112.1.2, matching backflow-preventer connection.

Copy "Double-Check, Backflow-Prevention Assemblies" Paragraph below and re-edit for each type of backflow-prevention assembly required. If only one type is required, drawing designation may be omitted.

Double-check, backflow-prevention assemblies in first paragraph below are for low hazard and are available in NPS3/4 to NPS12 (DN20 to DN300).

  1. Double-Check, Backflow-Prevention Assemblies <Insert drawing designation if any>:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 4ALF-100, 4ANLF-100, 4A-100, 4SG-100, 4SGLF-100, and 4S-100 are made in U.S.A.