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SECTION 13910
BASIC FIRE SUPPRESSION MATERIALS AND METHODS

This section includes pipe materials, fittings, valves and hangers normally encountered in liquid fire protection
systems.

PART 1
GENERAL
1.1

1.2

SUMMARY
A.

Section includes pipe, fittings, valves, and connections for sprinkler standpipe and fire hose
combination sprinkler and standpipe systems.

B.

Related Sections:
1.
Section 03100- Concrete Forms and Accessories: Execution requirements for inserts and
sleeves specified by this section.
2.
Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings: Execution requirements for piping painting
specified by this section.
3.
Section 15075 Mechanical Identification: Product requirements for pipe and valve
identification for placement by this section.

REFERENCES
A.

ASME B16.1 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings, Class 25, 125, 250, and 800.

B.

ASME B16.3 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings,
Class 150 and 300.

C.

ASME B16.4 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Cast Iron Threaded Fittings, Class
125 and 250.

D.

ASME B16.5 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.

E.

ASME B16.9 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Factory-made Wrought Steel Butt
welding Fittings.

F.

ASME B16.11 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Forged Steel Fittings, Socketwelding and Threaded.

G.

ASME B16.18 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Pressure Fittings.

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ASME B16.22 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy
Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

I.

ASME B16.25 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Butt-welding Ends.

J.

ASME B36.10 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Welded and Seamless Wrought
Steel Pipe.

K.

ASTM A47 - Malleable Iron Castings.

L.

ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-coated Welded and Seamless.

M.

ASTM A135 - Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe.

N.

ASTM A234 - Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and
Elevated Temperatures.

O.

ASTM A795 - Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
for Fire Protection Use.

P.

ASTM B32 - Solder Metal.

Q.

ASTM B75 - Seamless Copper Tube.

R.

ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube.

S.

ASTM B251 - General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube.

T.

ASTM D3309 Poly butylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems.

U.

ASTM F438 - Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings,
Schedule 40.

V.

ASTM F439 - Socket-Type Chlorinated polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings,
Schedule 80.

W.

ASTM F442 - Chlorinated polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR).

X.

ASTM F493 - Solvent Cements for Chlorinated polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and
Fittings.

Y.

AWS A5.8 (American Welding Society) - Brazing Filler Metal.

Z.

AWS D1.1 - (American Welding Society) - Structural Welding Code

AA.

AWWA C110 (American Water Works Association) - Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings.

BB.

AWWA C111 - (American Water Works Association) Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron
Pressure Pipe & Fittings

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1.4

1.5

1.6

CC.

AWWA C151 (American Water Works Association) - Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast.

DD.

NFPA 13 (National Fire Protection Association) - Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

EE.

NFPA 14 (American Water Works Association) - Standpipe and Hose Systems.

FF.

NFPA 24 (American Water Works Association) - Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and
Their Appurtenances.

SUBMITTALS
A.

Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.

B.

Shop Drawings: Indicate pipe materials used, jointing methods, supports, floor and wall
penetration seals. Indicate installation, layout, weights, mounting and support details, and piping
connections.

C.

Product Data: Submit manufacturers catalogue information. Indicate valve data and ratings.

D.

Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A.

Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.

B.

Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of components and tag numbering.

C.

Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit spare parts lists.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Perform Work in accordance with NFPA 13 standard.

B.

Maintain one copy of each document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS
A.

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with

minimum three years experience.

B.

Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years
documented experience .

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1.8

1.9

1.10

PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING
A.

Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements: Pre-installation meeting.

B.

Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this section.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements.

B.

Deliver and store valves in shipping containers, with labeling in place.

C.

Furnish cast iron and steel valves with temporary protective coating.

D.

Furnish temporary end caps and closures on piping and fittings. Maintain in place until
installation.

WARRANTY
A.

Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Product warranties and product bonds.

B.

Furnish five year manufacturer warranty for basic fire suppression materials and methods.

EXTRA MATERIALS
A.

Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B.

Furnish one sets of valve stem packing for each size and type of valve installed

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1

VALVES
A.

Gate Valves:
1.
Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze body and trim, rising stem, hand wheel, solid
wedge or disc, threaded ends.
2.
Over 2 inches: Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem pre-grooved for mounting tamper
switch, hand wheel, OS&Y, solid bronze or cast iron wedge, flanged ends.
3.
Over 4 inches: Iron body, bronze trim, non-rising stem with bolted bonnet, solid bronze
wedge, flanged ends, iron body indicator post assembly.

B.

Globe Valves:
1.
Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem and hand wheel,
inside screw, renewable rubber disc, threaded ends, with back seating capacity.
2.
Over 2 inches: Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, hand wheel, OS&Y, plug-type disc,
flanged ends, renewable seat and disc.

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C.

Ball Valves:
1.
Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze two piece body, brass, chrome plated bronze, or
stainless steel ball, teflon seats and stuffing box ring, lever handle, threaded ends with
union.
2.
Over 2 inches: Manufacturers: Cast steel body, chrome plated steel ball, teflon seat and
stuffing box seals, lever handle, flanged.

D.

Butterfly Valves:
1.
Bronze Body: Stainless steel disc, resilient replaceable seat, threaded or grooved ends,
extended neck, hand wheel and gear drive and integral indicating device, and built-in
tamper proof switch rated .
2.
Cast or Ductile Iron Body: Cast or ductile iron, chrome or nickel plated ductile iron or
aluminum bronze disc, resilient replaceable EPDM seat, wafer, lug, or grooved ends.
With extended neck, hand wheel and gear drive and integral indicating device.

E.

Check Valves:
1.
Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze body and swing disc, rubber seat, threaded ends.
2.
Over 2 inches : Iron body, bronze trim, swing check with rubber disc, renewable disc and
seat, flanged ends .
3.
4 inches and Over: Iron body, bronze disc with stainless steel spring, resilient seal,
threaded, wafer, or flanged ends.

F.

Drain Valves:
1.
Compression Stop: Bronze with hose thread nipple and cap.
2.
Ball Valve: Brass with cap and chain, hose thread.

G.

PVC Pipe: ASTM F442, SDR 13.5.

1.
Fittings: ASTM F438 schedule 40, or ASTM F439 schedule 80, PVC.
2.
Joints: ASTM F493, solvent weld.

PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A.

Conform to NFPA 13, NFPA 14.

B.

Hangers for Pipe Sizes 1/2 to 1-1/2 inch: Malleable iron or Carbon steel, adjustable swivel, split
ring.

C.

Hangers for Pipe Sizes 2 inch and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.

D.

Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel channels with welded spacers and hanger rods.

E.

Wall Support for Pipe Sizes to 3 inches: Cast iron hook.

F.

Wall Support for Pipe Sizes 4 inches and Over: Welded steel bracket and wrought steel clamp.

G.

Vertical Support: Steel riser clamp or Angle ring.

H.

Floor Support: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock nut, nipple, floor flange, and concrete pier or
steel support.
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Copper Pipe Support: Carbon steel ring, adjustable, copper plated.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1

3.2

PREPARATION
A.

Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs.

B.

Remove scale and foreign material, from inside and outside, before assembly.

C.

Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

INSTALLATION
A.

Install piping in accordance with NFPA 13 for sprinkler systems, NFPA 14 for standpipe and hose
systems, and NFPA 24 for service mains.

B.

Route piping in orderly manner, plumb and parallel to building structure. Maintain gradient.

C.

Install piping to conserve building space, to not interfere with use of space and other work.

D.

Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.

E.

Install pipe sleeve at piping penetrations through footings partitions, walls, and floors. Seal pipe
and sleeve penetrations to maintain fire resistance equivalent to fire separation.

F.

Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or connected
equipment.

G.

Pipe Hangers and Supports:

1.
Install in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 14.
2.
Install hangers to with minimum 1/2 inch space between finished covering and adjacent
work.
3.
Place hangers within 12 inches of each horizontal elbow.
4.
Use hangers with 1-1/2 inch minimum vertical adjustment. Design hangers for pipe
movement without disengagement of supported pipe.
5.
Support vertical piping at every floor. Support riser piping independently of connected
horizontal piping.
6.
Where installing several pipes in parallel and at same elevation, provide multiple or
trapeze hangers.
7.

H.

Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports located in crawl
spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are not considered exposed.

Slope piping and arrange systems to drain at low points. Install eccentric reducers to maintain top
of pipe level.

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3.3

I.

Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories for finish painting. Where pipe support members
are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich
primer to welding. Refer to Section 09910.

J.

Do not penetrate building structural members unless indicated.

K.

Where more than one piping system material is specified, install compatible system components
and joints. Install flanges, union, and couplings at locations requiring servicing.

L.

Die cut threaded joints with full cut standard taper pipe threads with red lead and linseed oil or
other non-toxic joint compound applied to male threads only.

M.

Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted. Remove protective coatings after
installation.

N.

Install drain valves at main shut-off valves, low points of piping and apparatus.

O.

Where inserts are omitted, drill through concrete slab from below and install through-bolt with
recessed square steel plate and nut above slab.

INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

A.

3.4

Inserts:
1.
Install inserts for placement in concrete forms.
2.
Install inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and sides of
reinforced concrete beams.
3.
Install hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying pipe over 4
inches .
4.
Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, locate inserts flush with slab surface.

CLEANING
A.

Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Final cleaning.

B.

Clean entire system after other construction is complete.

END OF SECTION

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