2012 Mechanical Design Guides

DESIGN GUIDELINES
Division 23 - MECHANICAL
Release 2.0
April 2012
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Cleveland Clinic
Facilities and Construction
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Mechanical Design Guidelines
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Cleveland Clinic Design Guidelines: Division 23 - Mechanical
The following pages contain guidelines for the design and construction of new and
renovated facilities at the Cleveland Clinic domestic locations. They shall be used by A/E
firms in the preparation of drawings and specifications for construction of facilities.
The general purpose of each Facilities Standard Guideline is to provide minimal criteria
for construction materials and equipment at Cleveland Clinic facilities regarding Codes
and FM Global compliance, warranty, approved products, execution and uniformity.
The Guidelines are not Contract Specifications, but used to prepare more detailed, project
specific specifications. The Guidelines are intended to be used to address system design
aspects of equipment that Cleveland Clinic desires to standardize among facilities, and
identify prohibited materials and construction practices.
The use of these Guidelines is mandatory for all design or maintenance projects.
Deviations are discouraged. If project conditions arise which require a deviation, it shall
be thoroughly documented by the user and submitted to the Cleveland Clinic for review
and approval using the Design Guideline Revision request form.
Cleveland Clinic
DESIGN GUIDELINES: DIVISION 23 MECHANICAL
1. GENERAL HVAC DESIGN GUIDELINES

2. HVAC HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION
3. TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
4. HVAC INSULATION
5. CONTROLS
6. FACILITY FUEL OIL PIPING
7. STEAM AND CONDENSATE
8. HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION
9. DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES
10. BOILERS
11. HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC
12. CHILLERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
13. TERMINAL UNITS
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Cleveland Clinic Design Standards

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN GUIDELINES
GENERAL HVAC DESIGN GUIDELINES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements HVAC design.
B.
Related Sections
1.
230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment
1.2
GENERAL HVAC DESIGN GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
HVAC systems design shall be performed by a licensed professional engineer.
B.
Where it is considered by the AE that the proposed systems design cannot comply with the
requirements stated and referenced herein, the AE shall communicate such concerns to the
Cleveland Clinic Project Manager in writing and resolve non-compliance in sufficient time
during the design phase of the Project to meet Contract schedule obligations.
C.
Where direction described in applicable codes are in conflict, the AE shall comply with the
more stringent requirement. The AE is required to make themselves aware of all applicable
codes and ordinances and assure compliance thereto.
D.
Where provisions for future equipment, fixtures or building expansion are required, systems
equipment capacity, pipe sizing and arrangement shall accommodate proposed demand.
Coordinate with the Cleveland Clinic during Programming to identify and document specific
project requirements.
E.
Coordinate all room equipment information with the Project Architect for mechanical
requirements.
F.
Coordinate project LEED requirements with Cleveland Clinic at the beginning of each project.
G.
Outside design conditions to be used in load calculations and equipment sizing/selection shall
be based on 95F dry bulb, 75F wet bulb for cooling and -10 dry bulb for heating.
H.
Inside space design conditions shall be 72F dry bulb for cooling and 74F dry bulb for heating.
I.
Cooling towers sizing/selection shall be based on 95F dry bulb, 78F wet bulb.
J.
HVAC design must be coordinated with all other disciplines such as, Architectural, Structural,
Electrical, Plumbing and Civil/Site. The following HVAC related work is usually shown by
other disciplines:
1.
Architectural drawings and specifications show all louvers and attached screens in
exterior walls, all flashing for ducts and pipes penetrating roofs and exterior walls, finish
and identification, painting of walls and ceilings, access panels, chases, furred spaces,
mechanical equipment rooms, and penthouses.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
On new construction projects coordinate with Architectural consultant to consider fixed

external shading devices, reduced glazing areas, and increased thermal envelope
insulation values. Reduced thermal loads will reduce physical installation requirements
of mechanical equipment, reduce above ceiling congestion, and reduce HVAC
construction cost. Reduced thermal loads are required to be considered in load
calculations by HVAC Engineer. Intent is to reduce the installed heating/cooling
capacity while reducing energy consumption over the life of the facility.
On new construction projects coordinate with Architectural consultant to provide
appropriate building enclosure, including exterior wall/roof insulation values, air barriers,
and vapor retarder systems. Coordinate that all exterior penetrations are to be fully
sealed to prevent infiltration per ASHRAE 90.1, limiting the effect on the HVAC system.
Common areas of special attention required to be reviewed include window/door
framing, intersection of differing building materials, intersection of material segments,
and intersection of building planes.
Structural drawings and specifications show all concrete and structural steel work,
including catwalks, concrete housekeeping pads, lintel supports around openings, and
platforms for access to HVAC equipment and supports for cooling towers and other large
mechanical equipment. Structural drawings indicate pipe support design details for floor
and wall-mounted supports.
Electrical drawings and specifications show motor starters and disconnects not furnished
as part of HVAC equipment, smoke detectors (duct and/or space mounted), all power
wiring to HVAC smoke dampers and motors.
Plumbing provides all domestic water make-up supply and drain outlets, for emergency
generators.
Coordinate and make provisions for all necessary stairs, catwalks, platforms, steps over
roof mounted piping and ducts, etc., that will be required for access, operation and
maintenance. Access to roofs by portable ladder is not acceptable.
Equipment shall be located to be accessible for installation, operation and repair.
Mechanical spaces shall be of suitable size to permit inspection and access for
maintenance, and to provide space for future equipment when required. The effect that
equipment noise or vibration might have on areas adjacent to, above, and below
equipment shall be considered. Location of equipment remote from sound sensitive areas
should be emphasized. Design shall comply with specified room sound ratings.
Emergency power is required for various systems and is specifically identified
throughout the Design Guidelines. AE is to consider emergency power needs in systems
configurations and groupings. Project emergency power needs are to be identified and
documented during Programming.
Floor areas that are purposely designed as shell or build out space in a building shall be
properly ventilated and dehumidified/conditioned to alleviate the creation of a
detrimental environment that would support mold growth. Provide adequate space
conditioning such that relative humidity levels do not exceed 60% RH.
Load calculation files shall be turned over to the Cleveland Clinic in either Carrier HAP
or Trane Trace format.
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2.1
MANUFACTURERS: Refer to construction specifications for acceptable manufacturers.

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HVAC HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for hydronic distribution including pumps,
piping and valves for heating hot water and chilled water systems.
B.
Related Sections
1.
230516 Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping
2.
230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Schedules for HVAC Piping
3.
230518 Escutcheons for HVAC Piping
4.
230519 Meters and Gauges for HVAC Piping
5.
230523 General Duty Valves for HVAC Piping
6.
230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment
7.
230533 Heat Tracing for HVAC Piping
8.
230548 Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment
9.
230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment
10. 232113 Hydronic Piping
11. 232123 Hydronic Pumps
12. 232500 HVAC Water Treatment
1.2
HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
A.
The reheat hot water distribution system for new facilities shall be designed to maintain 180
degrees F. The perimeter hot water distribution system for new facilities shall be designed to
maintain 180 degrees F. Design delta T shall typically be 20 degrees. Where steam is available
on the main campus steam to water heat exchangers shall be used. In new Facilities detached
from the main campus dual fired boilers shall be used.
B.
Hot water reheat coils shall be provided with discharge air temperature sensors.
C.
The heating hot water piping in occupied areas shall be sized not to exceed 4 ft friction loss per
100 feet equivalent length for piping 4 and below. Piping 5 and above shall be sized not to
exceed a velocity of 8 feet per second.
D.
The chilled water distribution system for new facilities shall be designed to maintain 42 degrees
supply. Design delta T shall be no more than 12 degrees.
E.
The chilled water piping in occupied areas shall be sized not to exceed 3 ft friction loss per 100
feet equivalent length for piping 6 and below. Piping 8 and above shall be sized not to exceed
a velocity of 8 feet per second.
F.
The minimum pipe size for reheat hot water and chilled water is 3/4". The minimum pipe size
for perimeter heating hot water is 1.
G.
Connections to equipment shall be reduced and valved to the connection size within 12 of the
equipment.
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H.
Allow for redundant hot water and chilled water pumps. For critical areas and services, select
equipment where one pump can be placed on standby and the system will still be capable of
providing the capacity for peak design load. For non-critical areas and services, confirm
redundancy requirements with Clinic project manager. Pumps shall be selected at 1750 rpm.
Pumps shall be horizontal split case, split-coupled vertical in-line, or end suction. Provide end
suction diffuser if five (5) pipe diameters at the suction end cannot be achieved. Provide pumps
with strainers, gauges, automatic air vents, valves on strainers, glycerin gauges, and valves on
gauges.
I.
The hot water and chilled water pumps shall be equipped with redundant variable frequency
drives.
J.
Heating hot water and chilled water distribution piping shall be insulated.
K.
Provide riser and branch isolation valves for the piping system on each floor that is applicable to
the project.
L.
Piping shall not be routed above any rooms with electrical power distribution, electronics,
imaging equipment, and elevator equipment unless a written variance is accepted.
M.
Pumps serving critical equipment shall be on emergency power. Heating pumps shall be on
emergency power. If chillers are on emergency power then chilled water pumps shall also be on
emergency power.
N.
Closed loop piping systems shall have a chemical pot feeder with sight glass installed.
O.
Design new hydronic systems with a 20 degree F differential for heating hot water and a 12
degree F differential for chilled water.
P.
Design new condenser water systems with a 10 degreee F differential and range from 95
degrees F to 85 degrees F.
Q.
Propress is not allowed on hot water reheat systems.
R.
Meter all heating hot water supply and heating hot water return lines that is being supplied by a
central plant.
S.
Thermometer and pressure-gage scale range shall be selected for the mid-range of the operating
temperatures and pressures.
T.
If a thermometer can not be mounted at 8-0 or lower provide a remote thermometer.
U.
A valve location plan shall be provided for each project.
V.
Valve tags shall be ABS/acrylic plastic.
W.
The maximum shaft speed on any pump shall be 2000 rpm.
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2.1
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
A.
Pipe 2-1/2 and smaller shall be copper
B.
Pipe 3 and larger shall be copper or steel, Schedule 40.

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TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING GUIDELINES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB).
This is a design standard and is not to be used as a specification.
B.
Related Sections
1.
230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC
1.2
TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
To facilitate system balancing, the AE shall provide the following in the Contract Documents:
1.
Ductwork and piping systems must have sufficient length of straight sections for
installation of building automation (BAS) interface devices and sensors.
2.
Clearly define locations for airflow control / balancing dampers on the Drawings
necessary for complete control of airflow including, but not limited to, branch take-offs
from main ductwork and at each supply air device.
3.
Each item of equipment, including individual terminal units, must have a unique
equipment identification number that may be referenced for TAB and BAS
Commissioning.
4.
Schedule minimum primary CFM required for terminal units.
5.
Schedule minimum water flows (gpm) at each air handling unit.
6.
The AE shall edit Specification Section 230593 for TAB services relevant to the Project.
TAB services will typically include the following:
a.
Balance of air, water, and steam distribution.
b.
Adjustment of the total system to provide design quantities per the Contract
Documents.
c.
Verification of performance of all equipment and automatic controls.
d.
Measurement of sound and vibration.
e.
Verification of stairwell pressurization and smoke control system operation and
capacities.
f.
Electrical measurements associated with TAB services.
B.
A pressurization report is required for all negative pressure rooms, protective environment
rooms, bone marrow rooms, operating rooms, procedure rooms (i.e. bronchoscopy, endoscopy),
pharmacy, sterile processing rooms, and animal areas in Lerner. The report shall include
pressurization, air change rate and cfm.
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing contract shall be by owner.
C.
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HVAC INSULATION
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for insulation of ductwork, piping and
equipment.
B.
Related Sections
1.
230713 Duct Insulation
2.
230716 HVAC Equipment Insulation
3.
230719 HVAC Piping Insulation
1.2
HVAC INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
A.
All supply air and outside air ductwork shall be insulated per the latest edition of ASHRAE
90.1.
B.
Return air ductwork shall be insulated when routed outside or through an unconditioned space
where the ductwork temperature is below the dewpoint of the unconditioned space.
C.
Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated when routed through an unconditioned space where the
ductwork temperature is below the dewpoint of the unconditioned space.
D.
Provide jackets for all exterior ductwork/piping.
E.
All heating hot water, steam and chilled water piping shall be labeled per Cleveland Clinic
standards and insulated per the latest edition of ASHRAE 90.1.
F.
Air handling unit casings shall be solid (without perforations) double-wall type, with thermal
insulation between the inner and outer casings. The use of exposed interior insulation is not
permitted.
G.
Taper exterior insulation to reduce ponding.
H.
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FIRE AND SMOKE HAZARD RATINGS: All insulation
shall have a system fire and smoke hazard rating as tested by procedure ASTM-E-84, NFPA
255, and UL 723 not exceeding: Flame Spread 25 and Smoke Developed 50. The system rating
shall be based on insulation, jacket, adhesives, coatings, fittings, and cements. Any treatment of
jackets or facings to impede flame and/or smoke shall be permanent. The use of water-soluble
treatments is prohibited. ASBESTOS IN ANY FORM OR MIXTURE(S) IS PROHIBITED.
I.
DUCT INSULATION
1.
Thermal Insulation: Thickness of supply air duct and plenum insulation shall be selected
to prevent condensation on the surface of insulation when the ambient relative humidity
is 90 percent at the maximum difference between the ambient air temperature and the
supply air temperature. Minimum thickness for return-air duct insulation shall be 1-1/2
inch nominal, and 2 inches nominal on supply air duct, outside air duct or plenum. Return
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2.
3.
duct insulation is only required for unconditioned spaces and outside. Insulation shall be
continuous through all openings, but shall be interrupted at fire dampers.
a.
Exposed rectangular air conditioning supply and return ducts in non-air
conditioned spaces shall be insulated with rigid or semi rigid fiberglass insulation
board having a density not less than 3 pounds/cubic foot and with field or factory
applied fire retardant glass cloth jacket with vapor barrier. When factory applied
facing is used, all insulation joints will be sealed with pressure sensitive joint
sealing tape to match the insulation facing.
b.
Concealed air conditioning supply air ducts in ceiling space above an air
conditioned room shall be insulated with fiberglass duct wrap insulation of 3/4
pounds/cubic foot density with factory applied vapor barrier and fire retardant
jacket. When insulation is necessary on return air ducts, ducts shall be insulated in
the same manner.
c.
All exposed round air conditioning supply air and return air ducts shall be
insulated using Rigid preformed fiberglass insulation with All Service Jacket at a
minimum finish.
d.
Outside air intake ducts and air plenums shall be insulated the same as specified
for exposed rectangular air conditioning supply ducts.
ACOUSTIC LINING: INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR DUCT INSULATION IS
PROHIBITED. Sound attenuation for each individual project must be reviewed and is
subject to approval by the Cleveland Clinic before design is completed.
Exhaust ducts for heat reclaim systems shall be insulated on the conditioned side until the
air passes through the heat reclaim media.
J.
EQUIPMENT INSULATION
1.
All pieces of equipment with a surface temperature over 130 degrees F or with
temperatures causing condensation at a relative humidity of 90 percent on a design
dehumidification day shall be insulated. Type and thickness of insulation shall be as
specified for piping.
2.
INSULATION NOT REQUIRED: Steam traps, hot water pumps, condensate return
pumps, and hot water expansion tanks shall not be insulated.
3.
BOILER BREECHING shall be insulated with manufacturer-provided, pre-fabricated,
factory-insulated breeching. Follow specification to determine the specific operating
temperature. Apply appropriate finish jacketing range.
4.
Chilled water pumps shall be insulated with removable, flexible elastomeric insulation.
5.
Provide generator exhaust with mineral wool insulation and aluminum weather jacket.
K.
PIPING INSULATION:
1.
The maximum temperature limit of the insulation must be above the maximum operating
temperature of piping. Surface temperature of insulation for heated piping in still ambient
air at 80 degrees F shall not be above 110 degrees F at the pipe operating temperature
below 400 degrees F. The minimum thickness of insulation shall be one inch. Thickness
of insulation for cold piping shall be selected to prevent condensation on the surface of
insulation and ambient temperature is 50 degrees F above the pipe temperature. Specify
that insulation be installed with a continuous unbroken and unpunctured factory applied
vapor barrier. Insulation shall meet or exceed the current version of ASHRAE 90.1.
a.
Fittings, flanges, unions, and valves, shall be insulated. Insulation shall be beveled
down to unions with all exposed ends sealed. Insulation covers shall be either
prefabricated or fabricated of pipe insulation. Insulation efficiency shall not be less
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
than that of the adjoining piping. Specify that insulation vapor barrier be installed
continuous and unbroken.
Hangers, supports and anchors secured directly to cold surfaces, must be
adequately insulated and vapor sealed to prevent condensation.
Rigid insulation inserts of proper length shall be installed between pipe and
insulation protection shield to prevent sagging of pipe covering at hanger points.
Compressive strength of insulation inserts shall be not less than 350 psf at 10
percent deformation. Specify that inserts be installed as pipe is erected.
Insulated piping lines running outdoors shall have a corrugated or plain 0.016 inch
aluminum jacket complete with integral longitudinal laps with 2 overlap and butt
joint laps with 3 overlap installed in order to shed water. In addition to a vapor
barrier, an aluminum jacket is required on cold lines running outdoors.
In service tunnels, pipe insulation shall be covered with PVC jacket secured in
place with aluminum straps on 18 centers. Sections exposed to heavy mechanical
abuse shall have 0.010 stainless steel jacket secured in place with stainless steel
straps. The lap shall be at least 2 on side shedding water and 3 overlap on end.
Provide removable, reusable blanket insulation for applications needing routine
maintenance, including but not limited to, steam pressure reducing stations,
strainers, pumps, chillers, etc.
Provide pre-molded valve covers for insulated chilled water valves.
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CONTROLS DESIGN GUIDELINES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for the design of building temperature
control/building automation systems (BAS) for the space temperature control and monitoring of
defined environmental conditions.
B.
Related Sections
1.
230900 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC
2.
230514 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers
1.2
CONTROLS DESIGN GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
Actuation of dampers, control valves, and air terminals will be accomplished utilizing
electronically controlled actuators. Actuation of valves, dampers, etc. exposed to an outside
environment will be accomplished utilizing electric actuators.
B.
All variable frequency drives shall be provided with a redundant variable frequency drive.
C.
Variable frequency drives shall not be exposed roof mounted.
D.
An oil actuated air, duplex type control air compressor will be provided with refrigerated air
dryers with isolation valves in bypass, PRVs, and associated appurtenances for pneumatic
devices. Provide with automatic, electric, blowdown to drain. Compressor head shall be
designed with piston unloaders. Each head shall be on its own circuit, not a common circuit.
Provide compressor with low oil cut outs.
E.
For main equipment controls, the BAS and its associated equipment (i.e. air compressor) will be
connected to emergency power, with a plug-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device
provided for the computer equipment.
F.
Controllers shall be located in spaces with an ambient temperature no greater than 90 degrees F.
Controllers shall be located in individual heat ventilated enclosures.
G.
All primary controllers and control panels shall be protected from any memory loss due to a loss
of power by one or a combination of the following:
1.
Volatile RAM shall have a battery backup using a lithium battery with a rated service life
of fifty (50) hours, and a rated shelf life of at least fifty years.
2.
EEPROM, EPROM or NOVROM non-volatile memory.
H.
Coordinate BAS network and telecommunications requirements with telecommunications

design.
I.
The BAS shall be capable of monitoring digital inputs and analog inputs not related to HVAC
control. The AE shall confirm the quantity and the location of these additional inputs into the
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BAS with the Cleveland Clinic. These additional DDC inputs shall be referred to as Client
Critical Alarms.
J.
All primary controllers shall be BACNET with the capability of direct connection to the
Ethernet Network.
GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION

a.
The chilled and hot water pumps supplying water to the building loop will operate
in a lead/lag/standby mode of operation to equalize run time on each pump. When
a pump is signaled to start, a lead pump will be started. On an increase in the
system flow requirement beyond the capacity of the lead pump, the lag pump will
be started. Pumps will run at the same speed. When pumps slow to 40 percent on
falling system flow requirements, one pump will shut down and stay off 5 minutes
(adjustable). The designation of the lead/lag/standby pump will be adjustable.
Variable frequency drives will be utilized to modulate the speed of all pumps to
meet the variable flow requirements of the system. A single speed signal input
shall be sent to the VFD. Skidded pump packages are not acceptable.
B.
The chilled or hot water flow to the majority of the coils in the air handling units, computer
room air-conditioning units and fan-coil units will be controlled utilizing two-way control
valves. The chilled or hot water flow to the coils in the last air handling unit or fan coil unit on
a distribution piping circuit will be controlled utilizing pressure relief bypass and manual bypass
valves to maintain a minimum flow in the system. A differential pressure transmitter between
the chilled water supply and return mains will be utilized to vary the speed of the pumps, via the
variable frequency drives, to maintain a constant pressure (adjustable) differential between
piping mains. Similar control sequence is also applied to the hot water system..
C.
Constant volume and variable volume terminal units will utilize internal multi-point flow sensor
to acquire airflow measurement at each inlet with pressure independent velocity control loops.
D.
AHU fail safe operation shall fail to heat. Air terminals and valves less than 1 inch in size
may fail in place where applicable.
E.
During occupied periods all variable volume air terminal units will be at normal or maximum
airflow setting. During unoccupied periods, the variable volume air terminal units will be either
at normal airflow position or setback mode and the two position air terminal units will be at the
minimum airflow position. During power outages, all air terminal devices will be at the fail
position airflow setting.
F.
Offices/Administration Spaces:
1.
Occupied mode setpoints shall be adjustable for optimum start.
2.
Space thermostats will be equipped with an occupant override button to override the
system into the occupied mode.
3.
Variable frequency drives will be utilized to modulate the fan speed to vary the supply air
quantity based on system airflow requirements and to compensate for filter loading.
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4.
Variable air volume and fan powered terminal units will modulate to maintain space
temperature set point. During power outages, all air terminal devices will be at the fail
position airflow setting.
G.
Manual-balancing dampers will be provided at each general exhaust branch connection for
balancing purposes. General exhaust fans will be constant volume. Exhaust fans serving
airborne infection isolation rooms shall be provided with variable frequency drives.
H.
The BAS shall also monitor hospital equipment alarms. All freezer/coolers used for laboratory
tissue and blood samples, main dietary coolers/freezers, laboratory environmental control
rooms, morgue coolers, ITD rooms, etc.
I.
Variable frequency drives for roof mounted air handling units shall be mounted inside the air
handling unit corridor.
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FACILITY FUEL OIL PIPING
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for facility fuel oil piping.
B.
Related Sections
1.
231113 Facility Fuel Oil Piping.
1.2
FACILITY FUEL OIL PIPING GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
Fuel oil storage tanks are to meet all EPA and applicable State, city codes and technical
standards.
B.
Provide 100% redundant fuel oil and generator pumps.
C.
For systems greater than 10,000 gallons, provide a minimum two tank system with a simplex
pump at each tank.
D.
Fuel oil pumps and controls shall be on emergency power.
E.
Label fuel oil piping per Cleveland Clinic standards.
F.
Fuel oil carrier piping shall be double wall containment pipe with leak detection.
G.
All fuel oil storage tanks shall be double wall.

1.
Underground tanks shall have a fiberglass exterior.
2.
Separate aboveground tanks shall be 2-hr-fire rated double wall and be UL-2085 listed
with clock level gauges on above ground exterior tanks.
H.
Each fuel tank shall be provided with a fuel tank monitoring system.
I.
Indoor generators shall be provided with a remote outdoor fuel storage tank.
J.
Fuel pumps shall be located inside and tied to the BAS.
K.
Packaged outdoor generators shall utilize a belly tank for fuel storage. Provide with manual
float gauge and electrical level.
L.
All fuel oil tanks shall be provided with hi and low fuel alarms that report to the BAS.
M.
All fuel tanks shall be vented higher than generator enclosure.
N.
Fuel tanks shall be sized for a minimum of 96 hours of fuel for patient areas.
O.
Provide 2-1/2 gallon spill bucket around fill nozzle. Spill bucket shall be accessible from the
ground.
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P.
Any main tank that feeds more than one area shall have a meter on each branch and each return.
Q.
Underground tanks shall be provided with numicator, veteroot with annunciator, easily
accessible space monitoring, and pumpable spill buckets with two fill areas.
R.
Diversion valves shall be located in vaults if in the ground.
S.
Multiple tanks shall be provided with level equalizers. Siphon equalizers are not acceptable.
T.
Provide tank selectors for multiple underground tanks controlled by veeteroot.
U.
Generator pumps shall alarm to the BAS.
V.
Fuel oil pumps shall be direct coupled gear pumps with full size bypass and relief valves.
W.
Coordinate fuel oil system requirements with electrical engineer.

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STEAM AND CONDENSATE
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for steam and condensate systems including
pumps, piping, valves, and shell and tube heat exchangers. Where applicable for satellite
locations, HVAC heating water and domestic hot water shall be produced using high efficiency
(condensing style, long life, cast iron, etc.) natural gas fired heaters/boilers.
B.
Related Sections
1.
232213 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping
2.
232223 Steam Condensate Pumps
1.2
STEAM AND CONDENSATE REQUIREMENTS
A.
Where main steam plant is available with capacity tie new systems into existing steam system.
Provide new steam load to Cleveland Clinic and confirm existing plant capacity prior to
construction document phase of project.
B.
Where applicable for satellite locations, HVAC heating water and domestic hot water shall be
produced using high efficiency (condensing style, long life, cast iron, etc.) natural gas fired
heaters/boilers.
C.
Where steam generation is required/chosen due to existing systems, process needs, or district
distribution, pursue high efficiency heat recovery systems (i.e., 2-stage flue gas recovery) with
low Nox burners for steam generating equipment to achieve high efficiency condensing
operation. Intent is to limit inefficient steam generation where possible by using highly
efficient steam generating systems.
D.
Consideration of facility operations with respect to dual-fuel and emergency operation is

required when using condensing style boilers/heaters.
E.
Boiler fuel selection and system design will be in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbooks
and NFPA Standards.
F.
Boiler steam will be used as a heating medium for the following applications:
1.
Heating Hot Water
2.
Food Service (non-contract, as applicable)
3.
Domestic Hot Water
4.
Humidification
5.
Autoclaves and sterilizers (verify quality of steam and whether plant or clean steam is
required).
G.
Provide gas and oil meters for the boiler installation.

1.
Provide a gas meter at the building(s). Install oil meters in both the supply line and the
return line of each storage tank. At least one of the oil meters shall be non-resettable
mechanical type.
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2.
Each boiler must be equipped with a natural gas totalizer for each boiler.
H.
Safety relief vent piping shall be extended above the roof, and shall be independent of the other
steam vent piping. To avoid long safety relief valve discharge piping, safety relief valves may
be located close to the terminal point if there is no shut-off valve between the PRV and the
safety relief valve.
I.
Steam relief vent piping located downstream of safety relief valves shall be designed per ASME
standards.
J.
Steam service from a local boiler or from a central plant boiler shall be reduced to the proper
working pressures at the individual heat exchangers, prior to the control valve. Provide twostage pressure reducing valve station when reducing high pressure steam, 140 psi, to low
pressure steam service, 10 psi.
K.
Steam condensate will be collected at the receivers and pumped back to the deaerator and
boiler.
L.
Each steam pressure reducing station will have a minimum of two steam pilot operated steam
pressure-reducing valves. One steam pressure-reducing valve will be sized to provide 1/3 of the
required steam capacity and the second steam pressure-reducing valve will be sized to provide
2/3 of the required steam system capacity.
M.
The number of condensate pumping systems and deaerators provided will be determined based
on condensate loads. Redundant pressure reducing valves will not be provided, but each
pressure reducing station will have a manual normally closed bypass valve. Each pressure
reducing station shall have a normally open globe valve located upstream of each strainer and
downstream of each pressure regulator. There shall be a gate valve provided upstream of the
high side globe valve. There shall also be gauges on both the supply and discharge of the
pressure reducing station.
N.
Heating hot water shall be produced by steam to hot water heat exchangers. The AE shall allow
for a minimum of two steam to hot water shell and tube heat exchangers to handle the heating
hot water load. Each exchanger shall be capable of heating the hot water to 180 degrees F, at
the required flow rate (gpm) to heat the building.
O.
Select equipment such that one heat exchanger provides 100 percent redundant capacity based
on peak design load.
P.
Steam pipe sizing shall not exceed 80 feet per second.
Q.
Steam relief vents shall be extended to the highest building roof.
R.
Design steam distribution system for minimum inch pipe size. Design steam and condensate
piping with loops, bends, and offsets to allow for thermal expansion and keep stresses within
allowable limits of the piping material.
S.
The piping, fittings, valves and steam specialties used on a low pressure chemically untreated
steam distribution system shall be manufactured from Type 304 stainless steel.
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T.
Avoid using expansion joints or ball joints if possible.
U.
Steam traps shall be readily available for ease of maintenance.
V.
Depending on the size of the installation and the pressure at which steam is generated, use
boiler accessories such as feedwater heaters to increase the steam generation cycle efficiency
where applicable.
W.
Use blowdown separator/recovery units where possible to preheat make-up water to boiler
system/deaerator. Size blowdown separator/recovery unit to reduce blowdown water
temperature below 140F prior to discharge of water to sanitary drainage system without the
addition of potable water. Breech heaters are acceptable. Continuous blowdown heaters are not
acceptable.
X.
Use flue gas recovery heat exchangers to preheat boiler feed water (and/or serve other heating
loads where applicable). Use two-stage flue gas recovery (condensing) where possible to
further increase boiler efficiency. Where recovery systems result in condensing of flue gases,
design the boiler system with appropriate venting materials, proper sloping, and sufficient
removal of condensate. Second stage of heat recovery may be associated with lower
temperature heat requirements (e.g., HVAC heating hot water, domestic hot water, desiccant
reactivation, etc.). Sizing of equipment should not be based on assuming heat recovery being
available.
Y.
The blowers on large capacity steam boilers often produce excess pressure at part load
conditions. Provide redundant VFDs on boilers that have long operating hours at part- load,
particularly when loads are at or below 50 percent fire.
Z.
Meter all building steam supply, heating hot water supply, condensate return, and heating hot
water return lines if steam is being supplied by a central plant steam system.
AA. Meters shall be orifice plate transmitter type.

BB.
Engineer shall submit steam piping stress analysis for all new steam piping installations.
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HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for air handling distribution systems, including
air handlers, ductwork, ductwork accessories, terminal units, air devices, and stairwell
pressurization systems (if applicable to the project).
B.
Related Sections
1.
233113 Metal Ducts
2.
233300 Air Duct Accessories
3.
233413 Axial HVAC Fans
4.
233416 Centrifugal HVAC Fans
5.
233423 HVAC Power Ventilators
6.
233433 Air Curtains
7.
233723 HVAC Gravity Ventilators
8.
234100 Particulate Air Filtration
9.
234133 High-Efficiency Particulate Filtration
10. 235100 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks
11. 237313 Modular Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units
12. 237413 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units
13. 238123 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners
1.2
HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
A.
Air handling unit selection

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.
and
performance
shall
comply
with
the
latest
B.
The quality and quantity of outside air must meet the latest ASHRAE Standard 62.1
requirements and must also maintain the building pressurization reasonable positive (such as 5
to 15 percent net positive pressurization (outside air - exhaust air)/total supply air]) depending
on the building envelope design/construction. Tighter buildings are eligible for less net
pressurization.
C.
Mechanical rooms must be large enough to allow for air handling unit coil pull space and full
space service clearance around the unit for filter replacement to accommodate both major and
minor repairs. A minimum clearance of 4 feet must be planned around the unit. The sides of the
units shall be provided with enough space for coil pull along the entire length of the unit.
Indicate the designated coil pull and maintenance clearance space on the Drawings.
D.
Each air handling unit fan shall be provided with a variable frequency drive (VFD). Fan motor
shall be high efficiency. Control shall be by the supply duct static design pressure setpoint.
E.
Air handling unit fans shall have an efficiency rating where the ratio of the fan system power to
the supply fan airflow rate (main fan) of each HVAC system at design conditions shall not
exceed the allowable fan system power indicated in Table 6.5.3.1 of the latest ASHRAE
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Standard 90.1. Fans shall be selected so that they are capable of meeting the design cfm at 60
Hz.
F.
Fan arrays are acceptable to use on custom air handling units and energy recovery units
(ERUs).
G.
Access doors (or panels) on the air handling unit sections shall always open against the positive
side of the door and shall not be blocked by internal filter casings or internal equipment
components. Micro switches or safety switch interlocks need to be provided at access doors or
panels on UV sections to protect maintenance personnel from possible injuries. Windows shall
be located 5 above finished floor.
H.
Coordinate location of wall-mounted room temperature sensors with furniture and equipment,
so that sensor locations do not conflict with tall items of furniture/equipment.
I.
Design two (2) coils in a series arrangement if the cooling coil capacity requirement exceeds the
capability of an 8-row, 10 FPI coil. Chilled water shall be piped in series through both coils and
a 42 access section shall be provided between the two equally sized coils. Chilled water
velocity through the coil tubes should be 8 fps maximum. (The minimum ARI Standard 410
rating condition for water velocity through a coil is 1.0 fps).
J.
Each cooling coil shall not exceed 8 rows and 10 fins per inch.
K.
Maximum cooling coil discharge face velocity shall not exceed 400 fpm. Heating coil discharge
face velocity shall not exceed 800 fpm. Coils shall be selected to allow for an additional margin
of 20 percent capacity for future renovations.
L.
All air handling unit cooling coils shall be electro-fin coated.
M.
Pipe 2-1/2 and larger spool connections at the coils must be bolted flange connections to allow
the coils to be pulled and installed without having to remove the control valves. 2 and smaller
connections may be union connections. Provide strainers on inlet of the coils. Provide a gauge
downstream of the cooling coil control valve. Control valve to be on discharge side of coil.
N.
Electronic filters are not acceptable.
O.
The maximum shaft speed on any fan or pump shall be 2000 rpm.
P.
Self tension adjusters are not acceptable.
Q.
All lab exhaust fans shall be provided with protective corrosion resistant coating.
R.
Variable-pitch and variable-inlet fans are not acceptable.
S.
Stairwell Pressurization Fans

1.
The IBC lists physical building height criteria, for determining an application of when
stairwell pressurization fan system is required.
2.
The stairwell pressurization system shall meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
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3.
4.
T.
On buildings with more than twelve stories, two fans shall be provided for pressurization
of each building exit stairwell. One fan shall be located at the top of the stairwell and the
other fan shall be located near the bottom of stairwell.
The fan shall be variable volume using a VFD and shall maintain positive static pressure
in each stairwell. The differential pressure across the stairwell access door shall not
exceed the maximum opening force of 30 pounds as specified in the latest edition of
NFPA 92A.
Ductwork
1.
Low pressure ductwork is defined as ductwork subjected to velocities of 1600 fpm or
less, and operating pressure of 2 inches w.g. or less, positive or negative.
2.
Low-pressure ductwork required for the project shall include the following:
a.
Air-conditioning supply air systems downstream of terminal units and fan coil
units.
b.
Outside air intake plenums.
3.
Volume dampers shall be provided at all individual, low-pressure take-offs. Low pressure
take-offs shall be bellmouth or 45 degree boot tap.
4.
Medium and high-pressure ductwork is defined as ductwork subject to operating
pressures in excess of 2 inches w.g., positive or negative and up to 6 inches w.g. positive
or negative.
5.
Types of medium and high-pressure ductwork include the following:
a.
Air conditioning supply air systems from air handling unit discharge to terminal
units.
b.
Exhaust distribution systems.
6.
Construct elbows with radius of not less than 1-1/2 times width of duct on centerline.
Comply with SMACNA Standards. Use smooth radius elbows where feasible.
7.
Transform duct sizes gradually, not exceeding 20 degrees divergence and 30 degrees
convergence. Comply with SMACNA Standards.
8.
Ductwork Sizing: The following criteria will be utilized for sizing ductwork for the
various systems:
a.
Medium pressure supply ductwork upstream of air terminal units will be sized for
a maximum pressure drop of 0.15 inches of water per 100 feet of ductwork for
ducts carrying up to 12,000 CFM. For ductwork over 12,000 CFM, sizing will be
based on maintaining a maximum velocity of less than 2,000 feet per minute
(fpm).
b.
Low pressure supply ductwork downstream of air terminal will be sized for a
maximum pressure drop of 0.08 inches of water per 100 feet of ductwork for ducts
carrying up to 8,000 CFM. For ductwork over 8,000 CFM, sizing will be based on
maintaining a maximum velocity of less than 1,500 feet per minute.
c.
Transfer openings and return air sound boots shall be sized for 500 fpm at the air
handler mechanical room wall and 300 fpm at all other locations.
9.
Low-pressure ductwork will be utilized downstream of the terminal units to transport
supply air to the space.
10. Flexible runs of ductwork to air devices are not to exceed five (5) feet in length. Flexible
duct to terminal units shall not exceed one (1) foot.
11. Non-metal rigid ductwork shall not be used.
12. Indicate manual air volume balancing devices in supply, return, and exhaust mains, and
branch mains..
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13.
14.
15.
Interior, constant volume, occupied space, exposed supply ductwork shall be fabric
ductsox or as approved by the Cleveland Clinic.
All exterior supply and return ductwork shall be double wall.
Lined ductwork is not acceptable.
U.
Exhaust and Intake Louvers

1.
Coordinate louver selection with architectural drawings. To allow for future expansion
of the HVAC system ventilation requirements, the maximum design face velocity at the
louver face must not exceed a free area face velocity of 800 fpm on intake louvers and
1200 fpm on relief or exhaust louvers.
2.
All air intake louvers must include bird screen, and in some cases depending on the
location and height of the air intake, the louvers may need to include removable screens
with no smaller than openings located on the leaving air side of the louver. This
requirement also applies to spaces such as boiler rooms and diesel generator rooms, etc,
where combustion air may be required.
3.
Air intake locations shall be coordinated with the building general exhaust system,
kitchen exhaust, plumbing vents, generator exhaust, grease traps, trash dumpsters, vehicle
exhaust, etc., to avoid introduction of undesirable odors into the building, under all
conditions.
4.
The bottom of all outside ventilation air intakes for occupants shall be located as high as
practical but not less than twelve (12) feet above ground. Intakes on top of buildings
shall be located no less than 3 feet above roof level. Select outside air intake louvers for a
maximum face velocity of 450 fpm using a free area of 50 percent.
5.
Due to potential entrainment of contaminated air or odors into outside air intake louvers,
AE to evaluate the need for a building study, to aid in finalizing the best locations for the
ventilation air intake louvers. Ventilation air intakes for occupants shall not be located
near potential locations where vehicles idle such as garage entrance and exits, loading
docks, trash compactors or near LN2 and CO2 bulk storage tanks.
V.
Energy Recovery Units

1.
The determination of energy recovery is based on the compliance of ASHRAE 90.1 or
ASHRAE 62.1 or actual energy recovery needs. Energy recovery systems shall be
integral to the air handler that it is serving.
2.
Unless otherwise required to comply with applicable codes or standards, energy recovery
components should be evaluated by considering equipment installed cost, equipment life,
the time value of money, any utility avoided costs, and a simple payback of 5 years or
less.
3.
All the major parameters of an energy recovery system should be connected to the
building automation system.
4.
Energy recovery units (ERU) shall be run around coils. Energy recovery wheels, fixed
plate heat exchangers, and refrigerant heat pipe systems are not acceptable systems
serving inpatient areas. Energy recovery wheels are acceptable on modular air handling
units serving service and office areas.
W.
Patient Treatment Air Handling Units

1.
Air handling systems shall be designed as single duct VAV distribution systems with
supply and return ducts.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Air handling units shall have redundant (N+1) fan systems. Multiple supply and return
air fans or fan wall technology shall be incorporated in the unit design to achieve
redundancy.
Air handling systems that serve Operating Rooms (OR) and Pre-and-Post Operating
rooms shall have redundant air handling units and return air fan systems.
Variable air volume terminals with reheat shall always provide at a minimum the
required air change rates and critical pressure differentials with respect to adjoining
spaces.
Air handlers shall be designed to accommodate the pressure drop from 12 charcoal
filters based on Camfil Farr or AAF 24x24x12 filters.
Coil drain pans shall be 316 stainless steel. Coils shall be mounted at a height so that
discharge of drain pan is located 12 above finished floor. Drain pans shall be
individually piped and trapped with a discharge of 3/4 minimum union connection.
Cooling coil drain pan piping shall be copper. Cascading of drain pans is not allowed.
Each VAV air handler shall be blow through type and include, but not be limited to the
following components for air distribution systems:
a.
Inlet section.
b.
Return fan, centrifugal type. Fan speed is controlled by a VFD.
c.
Economizer section with air blender.
d.
Pre-filter section MERV 7 (30%) as rated by ASHRAE Standard 52.2-99.
e.
Energy recovery pre-heat coil.
f.
Access section
g.
Steam preheat coil; copper tubes, aluminum fins; maximum 10 fins per inch;
Integral face and bypass. Pre-heat coil discharge temperature sensor.
h.
Access section.
i.
Supply fan, centrifugal type. Fan speed is controlled by a VFD. Provide freezestat
at supply fan discharge.
j.
Chilled water-cooling coil; copper tubes, aluminum fins; maximum 8 rows,
maximum 10 fins per inch, desaturation coil. Provide with flow taps.
k.
Properly spaced ultra violet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) lamps shall be located
on the leaving air side of the cooling coil. Access section with micro switches on
door to enable unit.
l.
Access section.
m.
Mist eliminator.
n.
Access section.
o.
Final filter section MERV 14 (90-95%) or better.
p.
Access section.
q.
Steam humidifier.
r.
Discharge section
s.
High static pressure and smoke detection shutdown control and reset capability.
High static pressure reset shall be push button type with LED indicator light.
Locate in a usable location.
t.
Instrument measurement taps for static pressure, temperature, etc.
Restrooms, janitors, and locker rooms in patient facilities are negative with respect to
adjacent spaces corridors, and they are connected to the buildings general exhaust fan
system.
Design patient rooms for care and recuperation at proper outside ventilation and
recirculation air change rates. Outside air and supply air handling units fans must be
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10.
redundant (N+1). Patient restrooms are to be connected to the buildings general exhaust
fan system.
Design criteria, ventilation air rates and recirculation air rates for Intensive Care Rooms
(ICUs) are similar to Patient Care Rooms.
X.
Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms:

1.
Rooms must be designed as once-through ventilation systems served with dedicated
redundant (N+1) exhaust air fan systems. The quantity of supply air to each isolation
room, shall meet the required supply and exhaust air offset to maintain the room at a
0.02 negative pressure per Cleveland Clinic Negative Isolation Room Standard and also
meet room total cooling heating load requirements. The supply air vav box shall
modulate to maintain negative pressure in the isolation room. Provide differential
pressure monitor with alarm points to building automation system.
2.
The exhaust airflow rate from the isolation room shall meet the minimum required air
change rate, and also maintain constant exhaust airflow during all modes of system
operation. The patient private restroom shall also be considered as part of the isolation
room exhaust air requirement. The exhaust shall have a vav box.
3.
For each project, the total exhaust from all of the combined isolation rooms should be
filtered with a bag-in and bag-out HEPA filter caisson prior to being discharged to the
environment by an exhaust fan with a discharge 10 feet above roof level. The fan motor
shall be selected for 1725 rpm and the fan shall be located on the discharge side of the
filters, preferably on the roof.
Y.
Patient Protective Environment (PE) Rooms:

1.
Rooms must be designed at proper outside ventilation and recirculation air change rates,
and maintained at the required minimum positive pressure with respect to the corridor
and adjacent rooms or spaces per Cleveland Clinic requirements. Filter the supply air to
PE rooms using MERV 17 HEPA filter ceiling modules. Provide differential pressure
monitor with alarm points to building automation system.
2.
The quantity of supply air to each PE room shall meet the required supply offset to
maintain the room at a positive pressure with respect to adjacent spaces and the corridor
and to also meet the rooms cooling and heating load requirements. The supply air vav
box and the return air vav box shall modulate to maintain positive pressure in the space.
3.
The exhaust airflow rate from the patient restroom shall be included in the required air
change rate and to also maintain constant exhaust airflow during all modes of system
operation.
Z.
General Operating Room (OR) Suites:

1.
Operating room suites shall be served by an air handling system that is dedicated to
serving only operating rooms and the surrounding spaces.
2.
The operating room air handling unit low temperature cooling coil shall be tied into the
low temperature chilled water loop. Verify tie in location and capacity with Cleveland
Clinic during design development.
3.
Suites must be designed at proper outside ventilation and recirculation air change rates,
and adjacent rooms or spaces per Cleveland Clinic requirements. Filter supply air to OR
Suites using MERV 17 HEPA filters in air handling unit and in ceiling modules. The
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
supply air vav box and return air vav box shall modulate to maintain .02 w.c. positive
pressure in the space.
The quantity of supply air to each OR Suite shall meet the required supply and return air
offset to maintain the room at a positive pressure with respect to adjacent spaces and to
also meet room total cooling and heating load requirements.
The exhaust airflow rate from the OR Suite shall meet the minimum required air change
rate and also maintain constant exhaust airflow during occupied mode of supply air
system operation.
Operating rooms with recirculation systems shall be provided with 25 air changes per
hour of supply air with 5 air changes per hour of outside air.
Operating rooms that are 100% outside air shall be provided with 20 air changes per hour
of supply air.
Humidity requirements for each OR Suite shall be individually maintained using a steam
distribution manifold installed in the supply duct downstream of the terminal unit reheat
coil. Access panels are to be placed in hard ceilings to gain access to the humidifiers for
maintenance purposes.
New operating rooms shall be designed with mechanical space directly above the
operating rooms. The humidifiers and VAV boxes serving the operating rooms shall be
located in the mechanical space above the operating rooms.
AA. Orthopedic Operating Room Suites:

1.
The Orthopedic Operating Room Suites shall be maintained at the required minimum
positive pressure with respect to the corridor and adjacent rooms or spaces per Cleveland
Clinic requirements. Filter supply air to Orthopedic Operating Room Suites using
MERV 17 HEPA Filters.
2.
The quantity of supply air to each Orthopedic Operating Room Suite shall meet the
required supply and return air offset to maintain the room at a positive pressure respect to
adjacent spaces and to also meet room total cooling and heating load requirements.
3.
Humidity requirements for each Orthopedic Operating Room Suite shall be individually
maintained using a steam distribution manifold installed in the supply duct downstream
of the terminal unit reheat coil. Access panels are to be placed in hard ceilings to gain
access to the humidifiers for maintenance purposes.
BB.
Cath Lab Suites:

1.
Suites must be designed at proper outside ventilation and recirculation air change rates of
and adjacent rooms or spaces per Cleveland Clinic requirements. Filter supply air using
MERV 17 HEPA filter ceiling modules.
2.
The quantity of supply air to each Cath Lab shall meet the required supply and return air
offset to maintain the room at a positive pressure with respect to adjacent spaces and also
to meet room total cooling and heating load requirements.
3.
Humidity requirements for Cath Lab Suites shall be maintained and the humidifier steam
distribution manifold shall be installed downstream of the final filter at the discharge of
the air handling unit.
CC.
Except for patient isolation rooms, which are totally exhausted, return air shall be ducted and
shall be considered as a design standard for patient care, patient treatment, examination rooms,
and protective environment rooms.
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DD. Duct sections shall be made of stainless steel where steam humidifiers are placed, and stainless
steel drain piping or tubing shall be placed at the bottom of the duct to prevent condensed steam
from remaining inside the supply air duct.
EE.
Laboratory fun hood exhaust shall be type 316 with welded joints.
FF.
Commercial dishwasher exhaust, steam sterilizer, and sterile washer exhaust shall be type 304
stainless steel with welded joints.
GG. Kitchen hood exhaust shall be 16 gauge black steel where concealed, and 18 gauge type 304
stainless steel, welded, grinded and polished to a No. 3 finish, where exposed.
HH. Duct humidifiers shall be provided with type 304 stainless steel for a minimum of 5 feet
downstream of the humidifier.
II.
. When secondary humidification is required in family health centers, secondary canisters are
acceptable.
JJ.
Air handling units that are roof mounted shall be located on a structural steel platform.
KK. New vav system designs shall use heating hot water reheat coils.
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DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES GUIDELINES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB).
This is a design standard and is not to be used as a specification.
B.
Related Sections
1.
233713 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles
1.2
DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
For office applications, building perimeter supply ceiling devices shall be white louvered face
with round neck, or Titus Omni directional square panel face diffusers with round neck.
Review diffuser selection with Cleveland Clinic prior to preparing Project Specifications.
B.
Interior and general supply ceiling devices shall be white louvered face with round neck, or
Titus Omni directional square panel face diffusers with round neck. Diffuser size is to be based
on flow rate for proper flow within noise criteria limits. The neck shall be the same size as the
duct serving supply ceiling device.
C.
Louvered return air grilles shall be provided in open areas and individual offices for return to air
handling unit. Grille is to be based on flow rate for proper flow within noise criteria limits.
D.
Coordinate location of air devices and device frame style with architectural drawings. Do not
create a short circuit of air flow inside the conditioned or ventilated space.
E.
Filter supply air to OR Suites using MERV 17 HEPA filters at air handling unit and at the OR
supply diffusers.
F.
Air supply for operating rooms (OR) used for invasive procedures shall be at the ceiling.
Return or exhaust air inlets shall be near the floor level. Laminar flow devices are to be used in
all ORs and Cath Labs.
G.
Each OR must have at least two return air inlets located as remotely from each other as
practical. Design should consider turbulence and other factors of air movement to minimize fall
of particulates onto sterile surfaces. Specify laminar flow supply air devices for this
application.
H.
Air supply for ORs shall be from ceiling outlets near the center of the work area.
I.
The supply air diffusers Protective Environment Rooms shall be located above the patient bed
and the wall return grilles or registers shall be located near the patient room door.
J.
Linear devices may be used in public areas such as lobbies, waiting areas and special meeting
rooms.
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DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES GUIDELINES
K.
Exhaust air grilles shall be located at the head of the patient bed for patient Airborne Infection
Isolation Rooms.
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BOILERS DESIGN GUIDE
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for building heat generating systems including
all isolation valves and steam piping and fittings, steam specialties, control valves, steam
pressure pumps and shell and tube heat exchangers
B.
Related Sections
1.
235100 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks
2.
235233 Water-Tube Boilers
3.
235239 Fire-Tube Boilers
4.
235313 Boiler Feedwater Pumps
5.
235316 Deaerators
1.2
GENERAL BOILER GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS
A.
Where applicable for satellite locations, HVAC heating water and domestic hot water shall be
produced using high efficiency (condensing style, long life, cast iron, etc.) natural gas fired
heaters/boilers, where plant steam is unavailable.
B.
Where steam generation is required/chosen due to existing systems, process needs, or district
distribution, pursue high efficiency heat recovery systems (i.e., 2-stage flue gas recovery) for
steam generating equipment to achieve high efficiency condensing operation. Intent is to limit
inefficient steam generation where possible by using highly efficient steam generating systems.
C.
Consideration of facility operations with respect to dual-fuel and emergency operation is

required when using condensing style boilers/heaters.
D.
Boiler fuel selection and system design will be in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbooks
and NFPA Standards.
E.
Boiler steam will be used as a heating medium for the following applications:
1.
Heating Hot Water
2.
Food Service (non-contract, as applicable)
3.
Domestic Hot Water
4.
Humidification
5.
Autoclaves and sterilizers
F.
Provide gas and oil meters for the boiler installation.

1.
Provide a gas meter at the building(s). Install oil meters in both the supply line and the
return line of each storage tank. At least one of the oil meters shall be non-resettable
mechanical type.
2.
Each boiler must be equipped with a natural gas totalizer for each boiler.
G.
Safety relief vent piping shall be extended above the roof, and shall be independent of the other
steam vent piping. To avoid long safety relief valve discharge piping, safety relief valves may
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be located close to the terminal point if there is no shut-off valve between the PRV and the
safety relief valve.
H.
Steam relief vent piping located downstream of safety relief valves shall be designed per ASME
standards.
I.
Steam service from a local boiler or from a central plant boiler shall be reduced to the proper
working pressures at the mechanical room, prior to the control valve. Provide two-stage
pressure reducing valve station when reducing high pressure steam to low pressure steam
service.
J.
Steam condensate will be collected at the receivers and pumped back to the deaerator and
boiler.
K.
Each steam pressure reducing station will have a minimum of two steam loaded steam pressurereducing valves and a globe bypass valve. One steam pressure-reducing valve will be sized to
provide 1/3 of the required steam capacity and the second steam pressure-reducing valve will be
sized to provide 2/3 of the required steam system capacity.
L.
The number of condensate pumping systems and deaerator provided will be determined based
on condensate loads.
M.
Redundant pressure reducing valves will not be provided, but each pressure reducing station
will have a manual normally closed bypass valve. Each pressure reducing station shall have a
normally open isolation valve located at upstream of each strainer and downstream of each
pressure regulator.
N.
Heating hot water shall be produced by steam to hot water heat exchangers. The AE shall allow
for a minimum of two steam to hot water shell and tube heat exchangers to handle the heating
hot water load. Each exchanger shall be capable of heating the hot water to 180 degrees F, at
the required flow rate (gpm) to heat the building. Heating hot water for facilities off central
campus shall utilize separate hot water boilers.
O.
Select equipment such that one heat exchanger provides 100 percent redundant capacity based
on peak design load. For large systems consider multiple operating heat exchangers with a
stand-by.
P.
Steam pipe sizing shall not exceed 80 feet per second.
Q.
Steam relief vents shall be extended to the highest building roof.
R.
Design steam distribution system for minimum inch pipe size. Design steam and condensate
piping with loops, bends, and offsets to allow for thermal expansion and keep stresses within
allowable limits of the piping material.
S.
The piping, fittings, valves and steam specialties used on a low pressure chemically untreated
steam distribution systems shall be manufactured from Type 304 stainless steel.
T.
Avoid using expansion joints or ball joints if possible.

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U.
Steam traps shall be readily available for ease of maintenance.
V.
Depending on the size of the installation and the pressure at which steam is generated, use
boiler accessories such as feedwater heaters to increase the steam generation cycle efficiency
where applicable.
W.
Use blowdown separator/recovery units where possible to preheat make-up water to boiler
system/deaerator. Size blowdown separator/recovery unit to reduce blowdown water
temperature below 140F prior to discharge of water to sanitary drainage system without the
addition of potable water. Breech heaters are acceptable. Continuous blowdown heaters are not
acceptable.
X.
Use flue gas recovery heat exchangers to preheat boiler feed water (and/or serve other heating
loads where applicable). Use two-stage flue gas recovery (condensing) where possible to
further increase boiler efficiency. Where recovery systems result in condensing of flue gases,
design the boiler system with appropriate venting materials, proper sloping, and sufficient
removal of condensate. Second stage of heat recovery may be associated with lower
temperature heat requirements (e.g., HVAC heating hot water, domestic hot water, desiccant
reactivation, etc.). Sizing of equipment should not be based on assuming heat recovery being
available.
Y.
The blowers on large capacity steam boilers often produce excess pressure at part load
conditions. Provide redundant VFDs on boilers that have long operating hours at part- load,
particularly when loads are at or below 50 percent fire.
Z.
Meter all building steam supply, heating hot water supply, condensate return, and heating hot
water return lines if steam is being supplied by a central plant steam system.
AA. All meters shall be Bacnet capable with all required accessories for Bacnet connection provided
with equipment.
BB.
Meters shall be orifice plate transmitter type.
CC.
Central plant boilers shall be sized under EPA NOx limit so that NOx monitoring is not
required.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
A.
Fire tube boilers are preferred for individual building projects. The fire tube boiler would
provide steam to autoclaves, converters for building hot water, and to steam hot water heaters
for domestic hot water. Central plant boilers shall be water tube.
B.
Specify condensing boilers for smaller scale buildings that utilize hot water re-heat.
C.
The Cleveland Clinic main campus shall utilize central plant steam.
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HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for heat exchangers for HVAC.
B.
Related Sections
1.
235700 Heat Exchangers for HVAC
1.2
HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC REQUIREMENTS
A.
The building shall be supplied with a fully redundant heating system, including heat exchangers
and pumps. Heat exchangers shall be designed to supply 180 degree F heating hot water to the
buildings.
B.
Heat exchangers shall be steam to hot water converters using shell and tube configuration. The
tubes shall be type 316 stainless steel.
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Chillers and Associated Equipment Design Guide
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for new or modified chilled water systems, aircooled and water-cooled chillers including cooling towers, valves and specialties.
B.
Related Sections
1.
236416 Centrifugal Water Chillers
2.
236500 Cooling Towers
1.2
CHILLERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
A.
All chillers shall comply with ASHRAE for Reducing Emission of Fully Halogenated
Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerants, and refrigerant emission reduction practices in manufacturing,
design, installation and servicing of equipment.
B.
During periods when the chilling system is operating with the outdoor wetbulb temperature
below design, condenser water supply temperature setpoint is to be reset to track the cooling
towers wetbulb temperature approach line prescribed by the cooling tower manufacturer.
During condenser water supply reset periods, chiller minimum condenser water supply
temperatures (and minimum pressure differentials between evaporators and condensers) shall be
respected to prevent surging of refrigeration machines. Intent is to reduce chiller lift and
compressor head pressures during periods when outdoor wetbulb temperature is below design
values. .
C.
For a new chilled water plant, select a minimum of two chillers identical in size and design. If
anticipated part-load conditions justify chiller selection of uneven sizes, the A/E shall prepare a
cooling load profile to demonstrate selection of chiller sizes. Identify where chiller(s) are used
in heat pump applications.
D.
Chiller replacements that are part of an existing building renovation project shall comply with
state code requirements pertaining to mechanical rooms that have existing chillers and boilers in
the same room with no physical barriers between them. Provisions shall be made during design
to install chillers and associated equipment in a separate room from boiler.
E.
For chillers located inside mechanical equipment rooms, the refrigerant monitoring system shall
comply with State requirements. The monitoring system shall include the requirements and the
correct locations of audiovisual alarms. Provisions shall be made at chiller mechanical room
exits for emergency shut down of equipment and for chillers not having Group A1 or B1
refrigerants.
F.
All refrigerant safety relief devices or rupture disk on refrigeration equipment located within a
building shall be piped and routed outside of the building, at locations not less than 15 feet
above adjoining grade level and not less than 25 feet from any windows, ventilation openings,
or exits.
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G.
Provide emergency chilled water flanged piping connections covered with blind flanges and
isolation valves for emergency chilled water service. If the chillers are water-cooled units,
provide emergency condenser water service connections in addition to chilled water
connections.
H.
The selection of a specific refrigeration chiller design requires careful analysis. The following
parameters should be considered when determining what type of chiller to use.
1.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis of different types of chillers.
2.
Size in Capacity (kW or Tons of Refrigeration).
3.
Application of service.
4.
New System or Addition to Existing System.
I.
All chillers including air or water cooled, with reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal
compressors and direct or indirect fired absorption units, shall meet or exceed the required
minimum efficiency per the applicable tables in the latest edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1.
J.
Chiller staging is recommended on loads greater than 300 tons to take advantage of part-load
efficiency. Sequence chillers to meet demand requirements so that each chiller operates at its
most efficient part-load.
K.
Pump head calculations shall be based on the actual designed piping layout shown on the
construction drawings. Add an additional 10 percent safety factor to the final results of the
calculation.
L.
Condenser and chilled water piping (where marine water boxes are not specified or used) shall
be fabricated into removable spool piece sections to permit easier access to tube bundles in the
condenser and evaporator sections.
M.
When laying out equipment, provide ample space to service and repair equipment. The tube
pull space shall be clearly shown on the Drawings.
N.
Air-condition mechanical rooms that contain chillers powered with open drive motors.
O.
For new chiller plant construction, provide a designated space, shown on the Drawings for a
future chiller(s), equal in size to the largest machine being furnished. Space planning should
also be considered with associated pumps, cooling tower, and other equipment to support
additional chillers.
P.
Cooling tower blowdown drains are to be routed to sanitary drains, and the catch basins shall be
sized for the proper capacity to manage surge flow conditions from peak cooling tower
blowdown to avoid overflow conditions.
Q.
Elevated cooling towers require stairs and platforms, and access door ways to reach areas
outside and within the tower fill area for operation, and maintenance.
R.
Cooling tower basin water level controls are to be provided for each individual cooling tower
cell and basin isolation gates are to be provided between combined tower cells to permit
maintenance to be performed on one tower cell while the adjacent cell is in operation.
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S.
Emergency power shall be available to the required quantity of chillers deemed to be necessary
to support special ventilation environments for all Patient Care (medical) Facilities, Laboratory,
or Vivarium areas where required.
T.
Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be mechanically ventilated (exhausted) to the outdoors.

Mechanical ventilation shall be capable of exhausting the minimum quantity of air both at
normal operating and at emergency conditions per IMC. Duct intakes of the mechanical
exhaust shall be located within 6 inches above the lowest floor level of the room.
U.
If a chiller is serving more than one piece of equipment then the system shall be constant
primary, variable secondary.
V.
A solids separating sand filter shall be provided for each chilled water system. Provide a
centrifugal, solids and air, full size, separator on the chilled water side of the system, similar to
Spirotherm. Provide a side stream, solids separator on the condenser water side of the system,
similar to a Lacos system.
W.
Cooling towers shall be provided with N+ 1 cells. Equalizing lines shall be provided between
cells.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
A.
Cooling towers and chillers shall be selected with a minimum 20% above calculated required
capacity.
B.
Indoor cooling tower basin is preferred.
C.
If the maximum cooling tower tonnage is at or near the capacity limit of a selection, then choose
the next larger size of tower; the increase in capacity will add some safety factor to equipment
sizing. Cooling towers shall be vertical crossflow utilizing variable speed propeller fans. Basin
heaters shall be provided.
D.
Provide or consider/pursue automatic cold water basin sediment removal system and filtration
for evaporative cooling towers. Intent is to reduce cooling tower maintenance, increase
longevity, and reduce chemical water treatment (biocides).
E.
Specify power operated tight, shut off butterfly type valves to isolate the condenser water and
chilled water at the inlet connections.
F.
Specify pre-insulated chilled water piping for underground piping.
G.
Process equipment shall not be placed on the CHWS/CHWR loop.
H.
Evaluate sound requirements per job. Provide sound barrier covers where applicable.
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Design Standards

TERMINAL UNITS GUIDELINES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section addresses the general requirements for air terminal units, perimeter heating, fan
coil units, unit heaters, radiant floors/slabs, and humidifiers.
B.
Related Sections
1.
233600 Air Terminal Units
2.
238213 Valance Heating and Cooling Units
3.
238219 Fan Coil Units
4.
238239 Unit Heaters
5.
238316 Radiant Floors/Slab
6.
238413 Humidifiers
1.2
A.
GENERAL TERMINAL UNITS GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS

AIR TERMINAL UNITS
1.
Locate terminal units for full maintenance access above the ceiling. Ensure that all
terminal unit controllers and operators are located minimum 24 inches from any
obstruction (walls, pipe, etc.). Provide a minimum 42 inch clearance (per NEC) for
access to electrical panels on terminal units.
2.
Consider future renovation when laying out terminal unit zoning. Provide individual
terminals for each room.
3.
Single-zone, constant volume vav box terminal units with reheat are to be used for rooms
where once-through ventilation is required such as toilet rooms and janitors closets.
4.
Single zone, variable volume terminal units with reheat are to be used for areas that are
typically unoccupied, including interior corridors, elevator lobbies, electrical equipment
rooms, rooms with mechanical equipment, telecommunication rooms with electronics,
etc. Confirm with Cleveland Clinic.
5.
Refer to Cleveland Clinic Master Construction Specifications for acceptable liners for
terminal units.
6.
Terminal units for unoccupied areas in medical office buildings shall have night setback
and override capability through featured thermostat from the building automation system.
7.
Specify single duct variable volume terminal units (except where space protocol and
applicable Code/Standards merit otherwise) with hot water zone heating coils for patient
care areas.
8.
Protective Environment Rooms, Isolation Rooms and Operating Rooms will require vav
boxes that are capable of maintaining a constant offset between supply air and return or
exhaust air from the space which is dependant on the function of the room. Differential
pressure monitors shall be provided to maintain required pressure differential. Hot water
reheat coils are used to temper room temperature settings. Perimeter heat shall be smooth
radiant ceiling panels with exposed cleanable surfaces or radiant floor heating.
9.
For all occupied patient spaces, both exterior and interior zones, the minimum hot and
cold settings of terminal units shall be such that minimum ventilation needs per the
Cleveland Clinic standards for the occupants are met at all times.
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TERMINAL UNITS GUIDELINES
10.
Terminal unit insulation shall be sheet metal lined per Master Construction
Specifications.
B.
FAN COIL UNITS

1.
Draw through fan coil units with 30 percent pre-filter, hot water pre-heat coil, cooling
coil and direct drive fan, sections shall be mainly used for environmental control of
mechanical equipment rooms.
2.
Chilled water fan coil fan coil units are preferred. If a fan coil cannot be chilled water
then draw through direct expansion (DX) fan coil units (with 30 percent pre-filter, a
direct expansion refrigerant cooling coil and direct drive fan, section shall be only used
for environmental control of elevator machine rooms, telecommunications (IDR/MDR)
rooms or as the redundancy purpose.
C.
UNIT HEATERS
1.
Steam unit heaters shall be used for supplemental heating of diesel generator rooms and
loading dock areas if the loading dock area is enclosed.
2.
The order of preference for unit heater type is 1. Steam (if available), 2. Hot Water, 3.
Electric.
D.
HUMIDIFIERS
1.
Air distribution systems located in climate zones where low humidity conditions exist
during the winter months shall be provided with humidifiers. The humidifier shall be a
steam manifold jacketed type with return air duct-mounted sensor/controller and supply
duct-mounted high limit switch. The humidifier shall be installed downstream of the
final filter at the hot deck discharge duct side of the air handling unit.
2.
A minimum of 5-0 of stainless steel duct shall be provided downstream of where duct
humidifiers are located.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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Cleveland Clinic Design Guidelines: Division 23 - Mechanical

1. GENERAL HVAC DESIGN GUIDELINES

Cleveland Clinic Design Standards

This section addresses the general requirements HVAC design.

GENERAL HVAC DESIGN GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS

HVAC systems design shall be performed by a licensed professional engineer.

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On new construction projects coordinate with Architectural consultant to consider fixed

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MANUFACTURERS: Refer to construction specifications for acceptable manufacturers.

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HYDRONIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

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Propress is not allowed on hot water reheat systems.

If a thermometer can not be mounted at 8-0 or lower provide a remote thermometer.

A valve location plan shall be provided for each project.

Valve tags shall be ABS/acrylic plastic.

The maximum shaft speed on any pump shall be 2000 rpm.

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MANUFACTURERS: Refer to construction specifications for acceptable manufacturers.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

Pipe 2-1/2 and smaller shall be copper

Pipe 3 and larger shall be copper or steel, Schedule 40.

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TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS

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HVAC INSULATION REQUIREMENTS

Provide jackets for all exterior ductwork/piping.

Taper exterior insulation to reduce ponding.

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MANUFACTURERS: Refer to construction specifications for acceptable manufacturers.

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CONTROLS DESIGN GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS

Variable frequency drives shall not be exposed roof mounted.

Coordinate BAS network and telecommunications requirements with telecommunications

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GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION

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FACILITY FUEL OIL PIPING GUIDELINES REQUIREMENTS

Provide 100% redundant fuel oil and generator pumps.

Fuel oil pumps and controls shall be on emergency power.

Label fuel oil piping per Cleveland Clinic standards.

All fuel oil storage tanks shall be double wall.

Fuel pumps shall be located inside and tied to the BAS.

All fuel tanks shall be vented higher than generator enclosure.

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Diversion valves shall be located in vaults if in the ground.

Provide tank selectors for multiple underground tanks controlled by veeteroot.

Generator pumps shall alarm to the BAS.

Coordinate fuel oil system requirements with electrical engineer.

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STEAM AND CONDENSATE REQUIREMENTS

Consideration of facility operations with respect to dual-fuel and emergency operation is

Provide gas and oil meters for the boiler installation.

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Steam pipe sizing shall not exceed 80 feet per second.

Steam relief vents shall be extended to the highest building roof.

Cleveland Clinic Design Standards

Avoid using expansion joints or ball joints if possible.

Steam traps shall be readily available for ease of maintenance.