Copyright 2015 AIAMasterSpec Premium12/15

PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO UPONOR.

Copyright 2015 by The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Exclusively published and distributed by Architectural Computer Services, Inc. (ARCOM) for the AIA

This Product MasterSpec Section is licensed by ARCOM to Uponor ("Licensee").

This Product MasterSpec Section modifies the original MasterSpec text, and does not include the full content of the original MasterSpec Section.

Revisions made to the original MasterSpec text are made solely by the Licensee and are not endorsed by, or representative of the opinions of, ARCOM or The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Neither AIA nor ARCOM are liable in any way for such revisions or for the use of this Product MasterSpec Section by any end user. A qualified design professional should review and edit the document to suit project requirements.

For more information, contact Uponor, 5925 148th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124; Phone: (952) 891-2000; Website: Email: .

For information about MasterSpec contact ARCOM at (800) 424-5080 or visit

SECTION 221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

TIPS:

To view non-printing Editor's Notes that provide guidance for editing, click on MasterWorks/Single-File Formatting/Toggle/Editor's Notes.

To read detailed research, technical information about products and materials, and coordination checklists, click on MasterWorks/Supporting Information.

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

This Section uses the term "Architect." Change this term to match that used to identify the design professional as defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions.

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1RELATED 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.

1.2SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Copper tube and fittings.
  3. Ductile-iron pipe and fittings.
  4. Galvanized steel pipe and fittings.
  5. Stainless-steel piping
  6. CPVC piping.
  7. PEX tube and fittings.
  8. PEX-AL-PEX tube and fittings.
  9. PEX-AL-HDPE tube and fittings.
  10. PVC pipe and fittings.
  11. PP pipe and fittings.
  12. Piping joining materials.
  13. Encasement for piping.
  14. Transition fittings.
  15. Dielectric fittings.
  16. Related Requirements:

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

  1. Section221113 "Facility Water Distribution Piping" for water-service piping[and water meters] outside the building from source to the point where water-service piping enters the building.

1.3ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For transition fittings and dielectric fittings.
  2. Sustainable Design Submittals:

“Product Data" Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; ASHRAE189.1; and Green Globes. Coordinate with requirements for adhesives.

  1. Product Data: For adhesives, indicating VOC content.

"Laboratory Test Reports" Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 for Schools, LEEDv4, IgCC, ASHRAE189.1, and Green Globes. Coordinate with requirements for adhesives.

  1. Laboratory Test Reports: For adhesives, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials

1.4INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

  1. System purging and disinfecting activities report.

Retain "Field quality-control reports" Paragraph below if Contractor is responsible for field quality-control testing and inspecting.

  1. Field quality-control reports.

1.5FIELD CONDITIONS

Retain this article if interruption of existing water service is required.

  1. Interruption of Existing Water Service: Do not interrupt water service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary water service according to requirements indicated:
  2. Notify [Architect] [Construction Manager] [Owner] no fewer than [two] <Insert number> days in advance of proposed interruption of water service.
  3. Do not interrupt water service without [Architect's] [Construction Manager's] [Owner's] written permission.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Manufacturers and products listed in SpecAgent and Masterworks Paragraph Builder are neither recommended nor endorsed by the AIA or ARCOM. Before inserting names, verify that manufacturers and products listed there comply with requirements retained or revised in descriptions and are both available and suitable for the intended applications. For definitions of terms and requirements for Contractor's product selection, see Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1PIPING MATERIALS

See "Writing Guide" Article in the Evaluations for a discussion of how this Section is organized and the most efficient way to revise this Section. See "Piping Materials and Standards" Article in the Evaluations for a discussion of piping materials covered by referenced standards.

  1. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting materials, and joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.
  2. Potable-water piping and components shall comply with NSF14 and NSF61Annex G. Plastic piping components shall be marked with "NSF-pw."
  3. Comply with NSFStandard372 for low lead.

2.2COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS

Tube in "Hard Copper Tube" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Hard Copper Tube: [ASTMB88, TypeL (ASTMB88M, TypeB)] [and] [ASTMB88, TypeM (ASTMB88M, TypeC)] water tube, drawn temper.

Tube in "Soft Copper Tube" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Soft Copper Tube: [ASTMB88, TypeK (ASTMB88M, TypeA)] [and] [ASTMB88, TypeL (ASTMB88M, TypeB)] water tube, annealed temper.

Fittings in "Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS12 (DN8 to DN300).

  1. Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASMEB16.18, pressure fittings.

Fittings in "Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS8 (DN8 to DN200).

  1. Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASMEB16.22, wrought-copper pressure fittings.

Flanges in "Bronze Flanges" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS12 (DN15 to DN300).

  1. Bronze Flanges: ASMEB16.24, Class150, with solder-joint ends.

Unions in "Copper Unions" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS4 (DN8 to DN100).

  1. Copper Unions:
  2. MSSSP-123.
  3. Cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body.
  4. Ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces.
  5. Solder-joint or threaded ends.

Fittings in "Copper Pressure-Seal-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS4 (DN15 to DN100).

  1. Copper Pressure-Seal-Joint Fittings:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Elkhart Products Corporation.
  4. NIBCO INC.
  5. Viega LLC.
  6. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  7. Fittings for NPS2 (DN50) and Smaller: Wrought-copper fitting with EPDM-rubber, O-ring seal in each end.
  8. Fittings for NPS2-1/2 to NPS4 (DN65 to DN100): Cast-bronze or wrought-copper fitting with EPDM-rubber, O-ring seal in each end.

Fittings in "Copper Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS2 (DN15 to DN50).

  1. Copper Push-on-Joint Fittings:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Victaulic Company.
  4. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Cast-copper fitting complying with ASMEB16.18 or wrought-copper fitting complying with ASMEB16.22.
  7. Stainless-steel teeth and EPDM-rubber, O-ring seal in each end instead of solder-joint ends.

Connections in "Copper-Tube, Extruded-Tee Connections" Paragraph below can be used instead of tee fittings in copper tubing; delete below if prohibited.

  1. Copper-Tube, Extruded-Tee Connections:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. T-DRILL Industries Inc.
  4. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  5. Description: Tee formed in copper tube according to ASTMF2014.

Fittings and couplings in "Appurtenances for Grooved-End Copper Tubing" Paragraph below are available in NPS2 to NPS8 (DN50 to DN200).

  1. Appurtenances for Grooved-End Copper Tubing:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Anvil International.
  4. Grinnell Mechanical Products.
  5. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  6. Victaulic Company.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  8. Bronze Fittings for Grooved-End, Copper Tubing: ASTMB75/B75M copper tube or ASTMB584 bronze castings.

AWWAC606 does not cover couplings in "Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End Copper Tubing" Subparagraph below. At least three listed manufacturers make this type of coupling with dimensions for copper tube and fittings. Another manufacturer has a system for expanding the ends of copper tube and fittings so couplings for steel piping may be used.

  1. Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End Copper Tubing:
  2. Copper-tube dimensions and design similar to AWWAC606.
  3. Ferrous housing sections.
  4. EPDM-rubber gaskets suitable for hot and cold water.
  5. Bolts and nuts.
  6. Minimum Pressure Rating: 300 psig (2070 kPa).

2.3DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

Pipe in "Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe:
  2. AWWAC151/A21.51, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Fittings in "Standard-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS48 (DN80 to DN1200).

  1. Standard-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC110/A21.10, ductile or gray iron.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Fittings in "Compact-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS24 (DN80 to DN600).

  1. Compact-Pattern, Mechanical-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC153/A21.53, ductile iron.
  3. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWAC111/A21.11, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

Pipe in "Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe:
  2. AWWAC151/A21.51.
  3. Push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.

Fittings in "Standard-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS48 (DN80 to DN1200).

  1. Standard-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC110/A21.10, ductile or gray iron.
  3. Gaskets: AWWAC111/A21.11, rubber.

Fittings in "Compact-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS3 to NPS24 (DN80 to DN600).

  1. Compact-Pattern, Push-on-Joint Fittings:
  2. AWWAC153/A21.53, ductile iron.
  3. Gaskets: AWWAC111/A21.11, rubber.

Pipe in "Plain-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS3 to NPS64 (DN80 to DN1600).

  1. Plain-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWAC151/A21.51.

Fittings and couplings in "Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe" Paragraph are available in NPS4 to at least NPS24 (DN100 to DN600).

  1. Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  4. Smith-Cooper International.
  5. Star Pipe Products.
  6. Victaulic Company.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  8. Fittings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: ASTMA47/A47M, malleable-iron castings or ASTMA536, ductile-iron castings with dimensions that match pipe.

Couplings in "Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping" Subparagraph below are available in NPS4 to NPS24 (DN100 to DN600). Other AWWA pipe size couplings in NPS3 to NPS36 (DN80 to DN900) are also available.

  1. Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping:
  2. AWWAC606 for ductile-iron-pipe dimensions.
  3. Ferrous housing sections.
  4. EPDM-rubber gaskets suitable for hot and cold water.
  5. Bolts and nuts.
  6. Minimum Pressure Rating:

1)NPS14 to NPS18 (DN350 to DN450): [250 psig (1725 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2)NPS 20 to NPS 46 (DN 500 to DN 900): [150 psig (1035 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2.4GALVANIZED-STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

Galvanized-steel pipe and fittings corrode over time. They rust from the inside out. Galvanized-steel pipes can corrode to the point where the pipes are completely restricted. Corrosion also occurs in steel that is connected directly to copper or brass.

Pipe in "Galvanized-Steel Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS26 (DN6 to DN650).

  1. Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
  2. ASTMA53/A53M, [TypeE] <Insert type>, [GradeB] <Insert grade>, Standard Weight.
  3. Include ends matching joining method.

Nipples in "Galvanized-Steel Pipe Nipples" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. Galvanized-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTMA733, made of ASTMA53/A53M or ASTMA106/A106M, Standard Weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.

Fittings in "Galvanized, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS12 (DN8 to DN300).

  1. Galvanized, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASMEB16.4, Class125, standard pattern.

Unions in "Malleable-Iron Unions" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/8 to NPS4 (DN6 to DN100).

  1. Malleable-Iron Unions:
  2. ASMEB16.39, Class150.
  3. Hexagonal-stock body.
  4. Ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal, bronze seating surface.
  5. Threaded ends.

Flanges in "Flanges" Paragraph below are available in NPS1 to NPS96 (DN25 to DN2400).

  1. Flanges: ASMEB16.1, Class125, cast iron.
  2. Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
  3. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  4. Anvil International.
  5. Grinnell Mechanical Products.
  6. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  7. Victaulic Company.
  8. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  9. Fittings for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe: Galvanized, ASTMA47/A47M, malleable-iron casting; ASTMA106/A106M, steel pipe; or ASTMA536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.

AWWAC606 covers couplings in NPS3/4 to NPS24 (DN20 to DN600) in "Fittings for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe" Subparagraph below.

  1. Fittings for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
  2. AWWAC606 for steel-pipe dimensions.
  3. Ferrous housing sections.
  4. EPDM-rubber gaskets suitable for hot and cold water.
  5. Bolts and nuts.
  6. Minimum Pressure Rating:

1)NPS8 (DN200) and Smaller: [600 psig (4137 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2)NPS10 and NPS12 (DN250 to DN300): [400 psig (2758 kPa)] <Insert value>.

3)NPS14 to NPS24 (DN350 to DN600): [250 psig (1725 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2.5STAINLESS-STEEL PIPING

  1. Potable-water piping and components shall comply with NSF61Annex G.

Pipe in "Stainless-Steel Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/8 to NPS30 (DN6 to DN750).

  1. Stainless-Steel Pipe: ASTMA312/A312M, [Schedule10] [and] [Schedule40].
  2. Stainless-Steel Pipe Fittings: ASTMA815/A815M.

Fittings and couplings in "Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Stainless-Steel Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS1 to NPS24 (DN25 to DN600).

  1. Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Stainless-Steel Pipe:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Anvil International.
  4. Grinnell Mechanical Products.
  5. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  6. Victaulic Company.
  7. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  8. Fittings for Grooved-End, Stainless-Steel Pipe: Stainless-steel casting with dimensions matching stainless-steel pipe.

AWWAC606 covers couplings in NPS3/4 to NPS24 (DN20 to DN600) in "Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Stainless-Steel Pipe" Subparagraph below.

  1. Mechanical Couplings for Grooved-End, Stainless-Steel Pipe:
  2. AWWAC606 for stainless-steel-pipe dimensions.
  3. Stainless-steel housing sections.
  4. Stainless-steel bolts and nuts.
  5. EPDM-rubber gaskets suitable for hot and cold water.
  6. Minimum Pressure Rating:

1)NPS8 (DN200) and Smaller: [600 psig (4137 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2)NPS10 and NPS12 (DN250 to DN300): [400 psig (2758 kPa)] <Insert value>.

3)NPS14 to NPS24 (DN350 to DN600): [250 psig (1725 kPa)] <Insert value>.

2.6CPVC PIPING

Retain "CPVC Pipe," "CPVC Piping System," or "CPVC Tubing System" Paragraph below.

Pipe in "CPVC Pipe" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/4 to NPS16 (DN8 to DN400).

  1. CPVC Pipe: ASTMF441/F441M, [Schedule40] [and] [Schedule80].

Fittings in "CPVC Socket Fittings" Subparagraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS6 (DN8 to DN150).

  1. CPVC Socket Fittings: [ASTMF438 for Schedule40] [and] [ASTMF439 for Schedule80].

Fittings in "CPVC Threaded Fittings" Subparagraph below are available in NPS1/4 to NPS6 (DN8 to DN150).

  1. CPVC Threaded Fittings: ASTMF437, Schedule80.

Piping in "CPVC Piping System" Paragraph below is available in NPS1-1/2 and NPS2 (DN40 and DN50).

  1. CPVC Piping System: ASTMD2846/D2846M, SDR11, pipe and socket fittings.

Tubing in "CPVC Tubing System" Paragraph below is available in NPS1/4 to NPS2 (DN8 to DN50).

  1. CPVC Tubing System: ASTMD2846/D2846M, SDR11, tube and socket fittings.

2.7PEX TUBE AND FITTINGS FOR POTABLE WATER

Tubing in this article is available in NPS1/8 to NPS4 (DN6 to DN 100). The Section Text limits PEX tubing to NPS3 (DN 75) for use with mfittings specified.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Uponor; Uponor PEX-a Pipingor a comparable product by one of the following:
  2. HeatLink Group Inc.
  3. MrPex Systems Inc.
  4. REHAU.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  6. Tube Material: PEX plastic according to ASTMF876[and ASTMF877].
  7. Fittings for PEX Tube:
  8. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Uponor; PEX Tube Fittings or comparable product by one of the following:
  9. Insert manufacturer name>.

Fittings in “Fittings for PEX Tube” subparagraph below are available in NPS3/8 to NPS3 (DN10 to DN75) and must be used with PEX-a (Engel Method) tube

  1. Fittings for PEX Tube: ASTM F 1960, engineered polymer (EP) or lead-free (LF) brass cold expansion fittings with PEX reinforcing rings.
  1. Manifold: Multiple-outlet, plastic or corrosion-resistant-metal assembly complying with ASTMF876; with plastic or corrosion-resistant-metal valve for each outlet.

2.8PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS

Pipe in this article is available in NPS1/8 to NPS24 (DN6 to DN600).

  1. PVC Pipe: ASTMD1785, [Schedule40] [and] [Schedule80].

Fittings in "PVC Socket Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/8 to NPS12 (DN6 to DN300).

  1. PVC Socket Fittings: [ASTMD2466 for Schedule40] [and] [ASTMD2467 for Schedule80].

Fittings in "PVC Schedule80 Threaded Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/8 to NPS6 (DN6 to DN150).

  1. PVC Schedule80 Threaded Fittings: ASTMD2464.

2.9PP PIPE AND FITTINGS

Pipe in this article is available in NPS1/2 to NPS10 (DN15 to DN250).

  1. PP Pipe: ASTMF2389, [SDR7.4] [and] [SDR11].

Fittings in "PVC Socket Fittings" Paragraph below are available in NPS1/2 to NPS10 (DN15 to DN250).

  1. PVC Socket Fittings: ASTMF2389.

2.10PIPING JOINING MATERIALS

  1. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials:
  2. AWWAC110/A21.10, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick or ASMEB16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Full-face or ring type unless otherwise indicated.
  4. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASMEB18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.
  5. Solder Filler Metals: ASTMB32, lead-free alloys.
  6. Flux: ASTMB813, water flushable.
  7. Brazing Filler Metals: AWSA5.8M/A5.8, BCuP Series, copper-phosphorus alloys for general-duty brazing unless otherwise indicated.
  8. Solvent Cements for Joining CPVC Piping and Tubing: ASTMF493.

Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; and Green Globes. VOC content limit is that for adhesive primers for plastic.

  1. Adhesive primer shall have a VOC content of 550g/L or less.

Subparagraph below applies to LEEDv4.

  1. Adhesive primer shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."

Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; and Green Globes. VOC content limit is that for CPVC welding compounds.

  1. Solvent cement shall have a VOC content of 490g/L or less.

Subparagraph below applies to LEEDv4.

  1. Solvent cement shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
  1. Solvent Cements for Joining PVC Piping: ASTMD2564. Include primer according to ASTMF656.

Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; and Green Globes. VOC content limit is that for adhesive primers for plastic.

  1. Adhesive primer shall have a VOC content of 550g/L or less.

Subparagraph below applies to LEEDv4.

  1. Adhesive primer shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers."

Subparagraph below applies to LEED 2009 NC, CI, and CS; LEEDv4; IgCC; and Green Globes. VOC content limit is that for PVC welding compounds.