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Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

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SECTION 15500 FIRE PROTECTION<br />

PART 1 - GENERAL<br />

GENERAL CONDITIONS:<br />

The requirements of Section 15010, 15030, 15050, and 15900 shall govern the work in Section 15500, where<br />

applicable, and where not in conflict with governing codes and ordinances. Division 1 is a part of this and all<br />

other sections of these specifications.<br />

SCOPE:<br />

The work required includes the designing, hydraulically calculating pipe sizes, flows, and pressure, furnishing<br />

and installation of fire protection systems in accordance with the drawings, specifications, latest standards and<br />

codes for complete systems for the building.<br />

The work specified in this section shall be installed by none other than a recognized fire sprinkler contractor. All<br />

fire protection system piping shall be hydraulically calculated. All systems shall be subject to the inspection and<br />

approval of the local fire authority or his representative for compliance of applicable standards.<br />

All work shall be coordinated with other subcontractors.<br />

The sprinkler system shall consist of the required number of sprinkler heads, piping, hangers, drains, test pipes,<br />

alarms, valves, gauges, fire department connections, and all other parts to assure a complete system to meet<br />

the requirements of the owner's insurance underwriter, local authority having jurisdiction, and in accordance with<br />

nationally recognized standards.<br />

Codes & Standards:<br />

Water Supply: National Fire Code #24 - 2003 International Building Code.<br />

Wet Sprinkler System & Combined Systems: N.F.C. #13 and #14 - I.B.C.<br />

Alarm Equipment: N.F.C. #70 & 72A<br />

Standpipe & Hose Systems: N.F.C. #14 - I.B.C.<br />

Supervision: N.F.C. #13 and #14 - I.B.C.<br />

Temporary Fire Protection: N.F.C. #14 - I.B.C.<br />

Sprinkler Heads: N.F.C. #13<br />

Sleeves and Location: N.F.C. #13<br />

Excavation and Backfill: 15010 of this specification<br />

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SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009<br />

FIRE PROTECTION 15500-1

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