Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 224700 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section includes the following water coolers and related components:
1. Pressure water coolers.
2. Fixture supports.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards (Latest Edition):
1. Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI):
a. 1010 - Self-Contained, Mechanically Refrigerated Drinking-Water Coolers.
b. Directory of Certified Drinking-Water Coolers.
2. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):
a. 34 - Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants.
3. ASME International (ASME):
a. A112.6.1M - Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for
Public Use.
b. A112.18.1 - Plumbing Fixture Fittings.
4. NFPA:
a. 70 - National Electrical Code.
5. NSF International (NSF):
a. 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.
1.03 DEFINITIONS:
A. Accessible Water Cooler: Fixture that can be approached and used by people with disabilities.
B. Drinking Fountain: Fixture with nozzle for delivering stream of water for drinking.
C. Fitting: Device that controls flow of water into or out of fixture.
D. Fixture: Drinking fountain or water cooler unless one is specifically indicated.
E. Water Cooler: Electrically powered fixture for generating and delivering cooled drinking
water.
1.04 SUBMITTALS:
A. General: Submit each item in this Article in accordance with SECTION 230500 - BASIC
MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS.
B. Product Data: For each fixture indicated. Include rated capacities, furnished specialties, and
accessories.
C. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.
D. Field quality-control test reports.
E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fixtures to include in emergency, operation, and
maintenance manuals.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
B. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF 61 for fixture materials that will be in contact with potable
water.
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