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shall be the products of a single manufacturer. Grooving tools shall be of the same
manufacturer as the grooved components.
L. The gasket style and elastomeric material (grade) shall be verified as suitable for the
intended service as specified. Gaskets shall be molded and produced by Victaulic.
M. Grooved end shall be clean and free from indentations, projections, and roll marks in the
area from pipe end to groove for proper gasket sealing.
N. A Victaulic factory-trained field representative shall provide on-site training for contractor's
field personnel in the proper use of grooving tools and installation of grooved piping
products. Factory-trained representative shall periodically review the product installation.
Contractor shall remove and replace any improperly installed products.
3.05 EXPOSED PIPING IN FINISHED AREAS:
A. Plumbing piping and fittings which are exposed (and uninsulated) in finished areas
generally occupied by people, including, but not limited to, kitchens, animal
cagewash/equipment washing rooms, hospital autoclave or sterilizing rooms, shall be
installed with a smooth, high polish, durable chrome-plated finish.
3.06 PIPING TESTS:
A. General: Provide temporary equipment for testing, including pump and gauges. Test
piping system before insulation is installed, wherever feasible; and remove control devices
before testing. Test each natural section of each piping system independently, but do not
use piping system valves to isolate sections where test pressure exceeds valve pressure
rating. Fill each section with water, and pressurize for indicated pressure and time
duration.
B. Test all piping systems as specified. Correct leaks by remaking joints. Remove equipment
not able to withstand test procedure during test.
C. Work to be installed shall remain uncovered until the required tests have been completed.
D. Piping which is to be concealed shall be tested before being permanently enclosed.
E. When work has been completed, conduct preliminary tests to ascertain compliance with
specified requirements. Make repairs or replacements as required.
F. Give a minimum of twenty-four hours notice to Engineer of dates when acceptance test will
be conducted. Conduct tests as specified for each system in presence of representative of
agency having jurisdiction or his representative.
G. Submit three (3) copies of successful test report to the Engineer for his review. Report shall
state the following: Date of test, lines tested, test medium, length of time, test pressure
held, pressure drop or rise, and extent of venting or repressurizing.
H. Contractor shall obtain certificates of approval, acceptance and compliance with
regulations of agencies having jurisdiction. Work shall not be considered complete until
such certificates have been delivered by the Engineer to the Owner.
Project No.: 10145
550 15th Street Dual Brand Hotel
03/16/2012
23 2113 - 15 HYDRONIC PIPING