Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

SECTION 02668 - FIRE WATER SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes fire water systems.
B. Related Sections:
1. Refer to Division-2 section 02004 "Excavation Support Protections" for excavation
and backfill required for fire water systems; not work of this section.
2. Refer to Division-3 section 03300 for concrete work required for fire water systems;
not work of this section.
3. Refer to Division-15 section 15500 "Fire Protection" for interior building systems
including sprinklers and standpipes; not work of this section.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Codes and Standards:
1. NFPA Compliance: Install fire water systems in accordance with NFPA 24 "Standard
for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances".
B. Local Fire Department/Marshall Regulations: Comply with governing regulations pertaining to
hydrants, including hose unit threading and similar matching of connections.
C. UL Compliance: Provide fire hydrants that comply with UL 246 "Hydrants for Fire-Protection
Service", and are listed by UL.
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation instructions for
fire water system materials and products.
B. Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and parts lists for fire water system materials
and products. Include this data, product data, shop drawings, and record drawings in
maintenance manual; in accordance with requirements of Division 1.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 IDENTIFICATION:
A. Underground-Type Detectable Warning Tape: Manufacturer's standard permanent,
bright-colored, continuous-printed plastic tape, intended for direct-burial service; not less than
6" wide x 4 mils thick. Provide blue tape with black printing reading "CAUTION WATER LINE
BURIED BELOW".
2.2 PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS:
A. Provide materials and products complying with NFPA 24 where applicable. Provide sizes
and types matching piping and equipment connections; provide fittings of materials which
match pipe materials used in fire water piping systems. Where more than one type of
materials or products is indicated, selection is Installer's option.
B. Piping: Provide pipe fittings and accessories of same material and weight/class as pipes,
with joining method as indicated. Minimum size of Fire Main serving Building Fire sprinkler
system on Fire Hydrants shall be 6 inches in diameter.
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