Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 230553 - MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section includes the following mechanical identification materials and their installation:
1. Equipment markers.
2. Access panel and door markers.
3. Pipe markers.
4. Duct markers.
5. Valve tags.
6. Valve schedules.
7. Warning tags.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
a. C1036 - Flat Glass.
b. D709 - Laminated Thermosetting Materials.
2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
a. A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. General: Submit the following as specified in SECTION 230500 - BASIC MECHANICAL
MATERIALS AND METHODS.
B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
C. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification
material and device.
D. Valve numbering scheme.
E. Valve Schedules: For each piping system. Furnish extra copies (in addition to mounted
copies) to include in maintenance manuals.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME A13.1 for letter size, length of color field, colors,
and viewing angles of identification devices for piping.
1.05 COORDINATION:
A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of
surfaces where devices are to be applied.
B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with location of access panels and doors.
C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION DEVICES:
A. Equipment Markers: Engraved, color-coded laminated plastic. Include contact-type,
permanent adhesive.
1. Terminology: Match schedules as closely as possible.
2. Data:
a. Name and plan number.
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