Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 232114 - OUTDOOR GEOTHERMAL PIPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. Section Includes:
1. Geothermal water piping located underground and outside of the building.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The
publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
1. ASTM International (ASTM):
a. ASTM D2513 - Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings, 2008a.
b. ASTM D2657 - Heat Fusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings, 2007.
c. ASTM D2683 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for
Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing, 2004.
d. ASTM D3035 - Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled
Outside Diameter, 2008.
e. ASTM D3261 - Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE)
Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing, 2003.
f. ASTM D3350 - Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials, 2008.
g. ASTM D3892 - Packaging/Packing of Plastics, 1993; R 2003.
h. ASTM F1290 - Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings, 1998a; R 2004.
i. ASTM F402 - Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for
Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings, 2005.
2. International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA):
a. IGSHPA 21010 - Grouting Procedures for Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems,
1991.
b. IGSHPA 21015 - Grouting for Vertical GHP Systems, 2000.
c. IGSHPA 21020 - Closed-Loop/Ground-Source Heat Pump System/Installation
Guide, 1998.
d. IGSHPA 21030 - Design and Installation Standards, 2005.
e. IGSHPA 21060 - Soil and Rock Classification Field Manual, 1989.
3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. NFPA 704 - Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response,
2006.
4. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):
a. 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
5. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
a. UL 94 - Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and
Appliances, 1996; Rev thru Jun 2006.
1.03 GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP INSTALLER:
A. Work specified in this Section shall be performed by accredited ground source heat pump
(GSHP) installers.
B. The GSHP installer shall be an "Accredited Installer."
C. Accreditation as an Accredited Installer shall be kept up to date and maintained with the
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
D. The GSHP installer's Statement of Qualifications shall include a copy of IGSHPA Installer
Certification.
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