PART 6 Plumbing

San Fernando Airport
Section V- Technical Specifications Part 66, Division 2

SelectedLaguindingan Airports (Trunkline) Development Project
Volume 3ABA
Specifications Part 56, Division 2
DIVISION 2 : PLUMBING WORK
SUB CONTENT Page
22.1 GENERAL................................................................................................11111111
22.2 PLUMBING PIPING AND ACCESSORIES.................................................... 22222222
22.3 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT..................................................... 13131311101112121213
22.4 EXECUTION...................................................................... 19191913131317181819
2.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................1
2.2 PLUMBING PIPING AND ACCESSORIES..................................................................2
2.3 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT......................................................................................19
2.4 PLUMBING SPECIALITIES....................................................................................23
2.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................1
2.2 PLUMBING PIPING AND ACCESSORIES..................................................................1
2.3 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT......................................................................................17
2.4 PLUMBING FIXTURES..........................................................................................22
2.1 GENERAL
Part 1 General Requirements and Part 56, Division 1- : General Requirements for
Mechanical Plumbing Works contain provisions and requirements essential to these
Specifications, and shall apply to this SectionDivision, whether or not referred to
herein.
2.1.1 Scope of WorkWork Description SCOPE OF WORK
22.1.1.1Work Included
In general, tThe work under this Division shall include but not limited to the
following items:
a) The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install test and set into proper and
efficient operating condition the whole of the Plumbing System comprising of
all cold water supply system, soil, waste and venting pipework, connection of
all plumbing fixtures and equipment related to the plumbing system.Supply
and installation of cold water supply and distribution pipes to the equipment
fixture and hose bibbs inclusive of all valves, fittings, gauges and other
accessories to complete the system.
b) The installation shall be in accordance with the specifications, the

requirements of the Local Government Authority Regulations, Standards and
Codes of Practice and the Manufacturers recommendations.Supply and
installation of sanitary drainage from the buildings and their connections to
the proposed sanitary manholesseptic tanks.
c) The Contractor shall be responsible for all charges, clearances and permits
associated with the connection by the Local Authority of the water system to
the water mains and the sewer system to the creek, including all the
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necessary reinstatement.Supply and installation of soil, waste and vent pipe
system within the buildings.
d) The installation of all pipework, fittings, valves, tanks and equipment shall be
carried out under adequate supervision from skilled staff to the relevant
codes and standards as specified herein.Supply and installation of roof storm
drainage system and their connections to the catch basins.
e) Supply and installation of cold water supply pumps, pressurizing , tank,

valves, pipes, fittings and other accessories for complete operation.
f) Supply and installation of sanitary drainage pumps, sewage tanks, pipes,

fittings and other accessories for complete operation.
g) Supply and installation of sanitary drainage pipes, manholes, fittings and

other accessories to complete the system.
h) Supply and installation of cold water piping branched from the existing cold
water main to cold water receiving station.
i) Power supply from electrical fire circuit breaker or pull box to motor control
panel.
j) Control wiring and control panel and other accessories to complete the cold
water supply pumps and sanitary drainage pumps.
k) Earth work for underground piping, such as excavation, sand bedding, sand
filling, backfilling by excavated soil, and disposal of soil.
l) Finishing work, such as painting of supports, brackets or hangers as

required.
m) Disinfection and testing of cold water distribution system.
22.1.1.2 Work Not Included
The following items of work are not included in this Division:
a) Supply and installation of plumbing fixtures and necessary accessories.
b) Supply and installation of roof storm drainage pipe from catch basin to main
storm water drainage system.
c) Foundation for plumbing and sanitary system equipment.
d) Concrete drainage trench and grating cover.
e) Supply and installation of waste treatment plant.
2.2
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PLUMBING PIPING AND ACCESSORIES
2.2.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
22.2.1.1Pipes and Fittings
a) Cold Water Piping
(1) Cold Water Piping inside Buildings : Galvanized steel pipe conforming
to JIS G 3452 or ASTM A 53 Schedule 40 and galvanized malleable
iron threaded pipe fittings conforming to JIS B 2301 OR ANSI B 16.3
and butt-welding fittings conforming to JIS B 2311 or ANSI B 16 or
approved equal.
(1)
(2)
(3) Copper pipe Type-L conforming to JIS H 3300 or ASTM B-88, Schedule 40 and pipe
fittings to JIS H 3401 or ANSI B 16.22 or approved equal.
(2) Cold Water Piping Outside Buildings : Use PVC pipes
Cast iron, seamless, centrifugally cast in metal moulds, bituminous tar coated
outside and inside conforming to ASTM A74-72, upgraded double
extra heavy, lead joints, hydrostatically tested at 700 kpa (100 psi)
with laying length of 4-6 metersPolyvinyl Chloride pipe conforming to
JIS K 6742, ASTM D-1785, Schedule 40 or AWWA C900 and pipe
fittings to JIS K 6743 or ASTM D-2466, Schedule 40 or approved equal
Galvanized steel pipe conforming to ASTM A 53 Schedule 40 and
galvanized malleable iron threaded pipe fittings conforming to ANSI B
16.3 and butt-welding fittings conforming to ANSI B 16 or approved
equal..
(3) Cold Water Piping Inside Pump Room of Cold Water Receiving
Station: g :
Galvanized steel pipe conforming to JIS G 3452 or ASTM A 53 Schedule 40

and galvanized malleable iron threaded pipe fittings conforming to
JIS bB 2301 OR ANSI B 16.3 and butt-welding fittings conforming to
JIS B 2311 or ANSI B 16 or approved equal.
b) Drainage Piping
(1) Interior Sanitary (Soil and Waste) Drainage Piping
For Aboveground : Hubless Ccast iron soil pipes and fittings,

conforming to ASTM-A-74888, and Lead & Oakuajom joints, or ASTM
D 695 epoxy with a comprenssive strength of 8,100 psi (minimum) or
approved equal conforming to ASTM-C-1277 or approved equal..
For Underground : Cast iron soil pipes and fittings conforming to

ASTM A74-72 with each pipe hydrostatically tested at 50 psi for
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service weight and 100 psi for extra heavyPolyvinyl chloride pipe and
fittings conforming to JIS K 6741 or ASTM-D-2665 and pipe fittings
conforming to JIS K 6739 or ASTM D 2665 or approved equal.
Pipe fittings between hubless cast iron pipe for aboveground piping and polyvinyl ch oloride
pipe for underground piping conforming to ASTM A 74 with compression neoprene gasket
conforming to ASTM C 564 or approved equal.
(2) Vent Piping :

(3)
(4) Hubbless Ccast iron soil pipes and fittings conforming to ASTM-A-
74888, and joints conforming to ASTM-DC-6951277 or approved
equal.
(5) Storm Water Drainage Piping including AC Drain and Trench Drain
Piping up to Catch Basin
For Aboveground : Hubless Ccast iron soil pipe and fittings

conforming to ASTM A 74888, and joints conforming to ASTM DC
6951277 or approved equal.Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe
series 1000 conforming to ASTM D-2729 or approved equal.
For Underground : Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe series 1000

conforming to ASTM D-2729 or approved equal. Polyvinyl chloride
pipe and fittings conforming to JIS K 6741 or ASTM-D-2665 and pipe
fittings conforming to JIS K 6739 or ASTM D 2665 or approved equal.
Cast iron soil pipes and fittings conforming to ASTM A74 -72 with
each pipe hydrostatically tested at 50 psi for service weight and 100
psi for extra heavy or approved equal.
For FCU condensate drain : Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings

conforming to JIS K 6741 or ASTM D 2665 and pipe fittings
Provide flexible unicellular insulation, 19 mm thick when pipes
running on wall.
Pipe fittings between hubless cast iron pipe for aboveground piping and polyvinyl
choloride pipe for underground piping conforming to ASTM A 74 with compression
neoprene gasket conforming to ASTM C 564 or approved equal.
(6) Exterior Sanitary Drainage Piping : : Cast iron soil pipes and fittings
conforming to ASTM A74-72 with each pipe
hydrostatically tested at 50 psi for service weight and 100 psi for extra
heavy or approved equal.
(7)
(8) Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings conforming to JIS K 6741 or ASTM
D 2665 and pipe fittings conforming to JIS K 6739 or ASTM D 2665 or
approved equal.
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(9) (5) Exterior Exterior Storm Water Drainage Piping between Catch
Basins : Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe
(10)
HDPE Drainage pipe conforming to ASTM D-2729 for pipes 250 mm
(11)
dia and below and reinforced concrete conforming to ASTM C-76-85
Class II for 300 mm dia and above.
F-810Non-reinforced Concrete Drain Pipe for 200mm and less, conforming to ASTM C 14,
and for 250mm and above, Reinforced Concrete Drain Pipe conforming to JIS A 5303 or
ASTM C 76
c) or approved equal.
External Underground Drainage for Plantation :
Polyvinyl chloride pipe conforming to JIS K 6741 or ASTM D 2729 and pipe fittings
Pipe Thread, General Purpose : ASME B 1.20.1Fittings
(12) Pipe Fitting : ASTM / ANSI B-16.5
(13) Piping Thread, General Purpose : ASTM / ANSI -1.20.1
22.2.1.2 Plumbing Specialities
Floor- Drain
Floor drain shall be of cast iron body with integral trap and threaded end,
chromium plated cast iron bronze or brass strainer 100 mm 50 mm waste.
Floor-level Clean-out
Floor level clean out shall be of cast bronze or brass with countersunk thread and screwed
plug, all items chromium plated.
a) Floor Drain : Shall be of cast iron body with integral trap and threaded end,
chromium plated cast iron, bronze or brass strainer 100 mm dia. and 50 mm
dia. waste pipe.
b) Floor Level Cleanout : Shall be of cast bronze or brass with countersunk

thread and screwed plug, all items chromium plated.
c) Above Ceiling Clean-out :
Below ceiling clean-out sShall be of cast bronze or brass with screwed plug with
square head.
22.2.1.3 Concrete
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Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to Part 2, Division 4 Concrete
of these Specifications.
22.2.1.4 Reinforcement
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2,

Division 4 Concrete of these Specifications.
22.2.1.5 Mortar
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2,

2.2.1.6
Manhole Covers
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Kind and types of manhole covers shall
be as shown on the Drawings.
a) When concrete cover is used, conform to applicable portions of Part 2,

b) Cast iron covers shall be products of approved manufacturers.
c) Steel covers shall conform to Part 4, Division 5 Metals of these

Specifications.
2.2.1.7 Ladder Rung
Refer to Part 4 Division 5 Metals.Comply to applicable portions of Part 4, Division 5

Metals of these Specifications.
2.2.1.8 Waterstops
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions Part 2

Civil Works Specifications.
2.2.1.9 Bedding Sand
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions Part 2

2.2.1.102.2.1.10 Crushed Aggregate Bedding
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2

2.2.1.11 2.2.1.11Back filling Sand/Soil
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22.2.2
PLUMBING PIPING IDENTIFICATION
22.2.2.1Valve Identification
a) General
(1) Identification shall be required for all control and shut off valves
except faucets and hose bibbs.
(2) The identification tags shall be round or hexagonal, approximately 40

mm size; solid plastic plate with brass tie wire; permanently stamped
or embossed with a suitable name or number per approved schedule.
b)
Coding System
(1) The Contractor shall develop and provide number/name/function code

schedule or name system schedule for all valves requiring tags.
(2) The Contractor shall provide a complete listing for valves and
accompanying code identifications.
(3) The Contractor shall submit coding schedules for approval within 90
days following the time general material submittals are approved.
(4) The system shall be approved by the Engineer prior to ordering or

fabrication of tags.
22.2.2.2 Piping Identification
a) General
(1) Piping systems under this Section shall be identified using colored
stenciled legends or pre-printed labels as specified, including flow
direction arrows.
(2) Pipe work shall be cleaned and completely field painted prior to
application of labels, etc.
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(3) Legend and flow arrows shall be applied at valve locations, at points
where piping enters or leaves walls, partitions, bulkheads, cluster or
piping, or similar obstructions; and at about 2 meter intervals on pipe
runs.
(4) Changes in locations and spacing may be made with the approval of
the Engineer to meet specific conditions.
(5) Wherever two or more pipes run parallel and close to each other
printed legends and other marking shall be applied at the same
relative location so as to be in either vertical or horizontal alignment,
as the case may be.
(6) Paint : Enamel paint brushed on or sprayed from pressurized cans; in

color per schedule herein; uniform throughout; and in hues as
approved.
(7) Where pipe marking colors are not easily visible over background,
such as brown on soil pipe, orange on copper pipe, or similar
combinations, a neat white or aluminum colored background shall be
painted on the pipe before markings are applied.
b) Pre-printed Marking
(1) Pressure-sensitive adhesive backed cloth labels shall be used for pre-
printed markings.
(2) Black letters and arrows of the sizes scheduled below shall be used.
Backgrounds shall be in the colorss schedule.
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LETTERING AND ARROW SIZE SCHEDULELETTERING AND ARROW SIZE
SCHEDULE
Pipe or Covering Size of Minimum Length

Outside Diameter Stencil Letter of Flow Arrow
210 mm to 40 38 mm 60 mm
12 mm
incl 100 mm
25 mm
50 mm to 100 mm incl 125 mm
50 mm
125 mm to 175 mm incl 150 mm
75 mm
200 mm and larger
Material Requirement
2) Pipes and Fittings
Cold Water Piping
(1) Cold Water Piping inside Buildings
Polyvinyl Chloride pipe conforming to ASTM D-1785, Schedule 40 or AWWA C900

and fittings to ASTM D-2466, Schedule 40 or approved equal.Copper pie Type-L
conforming to ASTM B-88, Schedule 40 or approved equal.
(2) Cold Water Piping outside Buildings
Polyvinyl Chloride pipe conforming to ASTM D-1785, Schedule 40 or AWWA C900

and fittings to ASTM D-2466, Schedule 40 or approved equal.
Polyethylene pipe conforming to ASTM D-2104, Schedule 40 or approved equal.
Drainage Piping
(3) Interior Sanitary (Soil and Waste) Drainage Piping
For Aboveground : Hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-A-
888, and joints conforming to ASTM-C-1277 or approved equal.
For Underground : Cast iron soil pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-A-74 with
neoprene gasket conforming to ASTM-C-564 or approved equal.Polyvinyl chloride pie
and fittings conforming to ASTM-D-2665 or approved equal.
(4) Vent Piping
Cast iron pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-A-888 and joints conforming to
ASTM-C-1277 or approved equal.Hubbles cast iron soil pipe and fittings conforming
to ASTM-A-888, and joints conforming to ASTM-C-1277 or approved equal.
(5) Storm Water Drainage Piping including AC Drain and Trench Drain Piping up to Catch
Basin
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For Aboveground : Cast iron soil pipe and fittings, Hubless conforming to ASTM-A-
888, and joints conforming to ASTM-C-1277 or approved equal.Hubbles cast iron soil
pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-A-888, and joints conforming to ASTM-C-1277
or approved equal.
For Underground : Cast iron soil pipe and fittings, Bell and Spigot conforming to
ASTM-A-74 with neoprene gasket conforming to ASTM-C-564 or approved equal.Polyvinyl
chloride pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-D-2665 or approved equal.
(6) Exterior Sanitary Drainage Piping
Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM-D-2665 or approved equal.
(7) Exterior Storm Water Drainage Piping between Catch Basins
Non-reinforced Concrete Drain Pipe for 200mm and less, conforming to ASTM-C-14,
and for 250mm and above, Reinforced Concrete Drain Pipe conforming to ASTM-C-
76.
(8) External Underground Drainage for Plantation
Polyvinyl chloride sewer pipe and fittings, perforated conforming to ASTM-D-2729 or

approved equal.
Fittings
(9) Pipe Fitting : ASTM / ANSI B-16.5
(10) Piping Thread, General Purpose : ASTM / ANSI -1.20.1
3) Pipe Jointing and Connection
Pipe and Jointing Schedule shall be as follows:
a) Galvanized Steel Pipe : ASTM A-53, Schedule 40 .
Black Steel Pipe : ASTM A-53, Schedule 40 (Black) .
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe : :
Cold Water Services shall conform to ASTM D-1785 or AWWA C 900 or approved
equal. Drainage Services shall conform to ASTM D-2665 or approved equal
Cast Iron Pipe (with hub): ASTM A-74, For Joint : ASTM C-564
Cast Iron Pipe (hubless): ASTM A-888, For Joint : ASTM C-1277
4) Concrete
Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.
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5) Reinforcement
6) Mortar
7) Manhole Covers
8) Step Irons
9) Joint Material
10) Bedding Sand
11) Crushed Aggregate Bedding
12) Back filling Sand/Soil
2.2.2.3 Pipe Support Spacing Schedule
a) Steel Pipes :
The maximum permissible support spacing for steel pipes and tubes shall be as
follows:
NOMINAL SUPPORT SPACING

BORE (mm) HORIZONTAL RUNS (m) VERTICAL RUNS (m)
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125 2.00 3.00
1920 2.50 3.75
25 2.50 3.75
32 3.00 4.50
3840 3.00 4.50
500 3.00 4.500
60 3.50 5.25
65 3.50 5.25
7580 3.50 5.25
100 3.50 5.25
125 4.50 6.75
150 5.50 8.25
b)
PVC Pipes :
The maximum permissible support spacing for PVC pipe and tubes shall be as
follows:

152 3825 0.92 1.83

50 65 1.12 2.20
9075 125 1.52 2.44
150 200 1.83 3.05
225 300 2.44 3.65
c)
Cast Iron Pipes :
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The maximum permissible support spacing for cast iron pipes shall be as follows:

50
1.83 1.83
80 100
2.75 2.75
150 225
3.65 3.65
d)
Fire Hydrant Water Pipes :
The maximum permissible support spacing for fire hydrant pipes shall be as follows:

1.2
40 38 and less 1.2
1.8
50 1.8
2.7
75 and above 2.7
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e) Copper Pipes :
The maximum permissible support spacing for copper pipes shall be as follows:

20 1-.0 At least one each floor
25-40 1-.5 At least one each floor
50 2-.0 At least one each floor
65-100 2.-5 At least one each floor
125 and above 3-.0 At least one each floor
2.2.2.4 Pipe Hanger Sizes
a) General :
Pipe hangers shall be specifically designed units for the intended purposes in
accordance with the applicable standards and as approved by the Engineer.
b) Rods :
SRods shall be of solid steel of the following sizes:
Diameter of Pipe Supported Minimum Rod Diameter

(mm) (mm)
7580 and less 9

10 13
100 to 125 16
150 and above
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c)
Support Capacity of Hanger
(1) Support capacity of hanger shall not be less than five (5) times the
combined full load of pipe plus water.
(2) The above load capacity shall be applicable to all parts of the hanger
including fastenings to structures and connections to pipe work.
(3) The size of rods or connections shall be increased wherever it is

necessary to meet the requirement stated in 3) a) above.
d) Multi- Pipe Supports
(1) Hanger rods supporting multi-pipes shall have a diameter of 16 mm

or more.
(2) The individual supports shall not exceed 1200 mm in width.
(3) The spacing between consecutive hangers shall not exceed 2000 mm.
e) Hanger Surface Finish :
All parts of all hangers shall be hot-dip galvanized throughout regardless of where
they shall be located or used.
22.2.2.5 Gaskets
a) Rubber Gaskets shall be durable, suitable for the pressure and temperature
and water quality of the works and also for the water service as required.
b) Liquid Gaskets shall be made of a synthetic rubber compound specifically

formulated for the intended service.
22.2.2.6 Sealing Tape
Sealing tape used for threaded connections shall be made of TEFLON or approved
equal suitable for use at temperatures between 50 C and +180 C.
22.2.2.7 Adhesive
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Adhesive material used for jointing polyvinyl chloride pipes shall be polyvinyl chloride
resin solvent specifically formulated for use with the PVC pipe specified conforming
to ASTM D 2564.
22.2.2.8 Pipe Sleeves and Escutcheons
a) General :
Pipe sleeves shall be provided where pipes pass through concrete floors or walls; of
sufficient size to allow for the required packing and sealant and free
movements of pipe; including allowance for insulation where appropriate.
b) Floor Slabs or Wall Below Ground
(1) Permanent sleeves of galvanized steel pipe shall be installed.
(2) The finish shall be flushed in walls and extend a minimum of 50 mm

above floor slabs.
(3) The space between the pipe and the sleeve shall be sealed with
oakum and mastic sealant and made positively watertight.
c) Sleeves Elsewhere
(1) Prefabricated expandable type sleeves or field made sleeves of the

size required of shall be made of galvanized steel sheet steel shall not
be less than 0.7 mm.
(2) In concrete : The sleeve shall be removed following the removal of

the formwork, and before installation of pipe work through the sleeve.
(3) Through fire-rated construction: The sleeve shall be packed using

approved incombustible packing and materials.
d) Escutcheons
(1) Escutcheons shall be required for pipes passing through floors, walls
and ceilings at all interior spaces; whether the pipe is insulated or not.
(2) Typical Sizes : Standard type split escutcheons with either spring or
set screw clamping.
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(3) Over Sizes : Fabricated to the required sizes using sheet metal; and
properlty secured.
(4) Finish - Typical Sizes:
(a) Finishes for toilets, shower rooms, kitchens and other wet
areas shall be polished chromium plated.
(b) Elsewhere : shall be prime painted steel.
(5) Finish-Over Sizes :
(a) Finishes for toilets, shower rooms, kitchens and other wet
areas shall be stainless steel sheet metal; satin finish.
(b) Elsewhere : Shall be primer painted galvanized sheet metal.
e) Pipe Penetration
(1) Pipes passing through Fire Walls: The penetration space shall be filled
using rock wool or other approved incombustible material.
(2) Where penetration is required to be water tight : The penetration

space shall be filled using suitable backup material and sealed using
approved sealant.
22.2.2.9 Valves and Strainers
All valves shall be selected according to the following schedule unless otherwise
specified : on the Drawings and herein.
a) Gate Valve
(1)
Valves 40 3850 mm in nominal size and smaller shall be cast bronze body
with threaded ends conforming to JIS B 2011, ASTM-B-62 or
approved equal.
(2) Valves larger than 50 65 mm in nominal size shall be cast iron body
bronze trimmed with flanged ends conforming to JIS B 2031 or ASTM-
A-216 or approved equal.
(3) Gate Valves for domestic water shall be 980 KPa (10kgf/cm 2) working
pressure.
b) Draw-Taps Faucets and Stop Valves (up to 40 38 mm Nominal Size):
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Draw off taps (faucets) and valves up to 40 38 mm nominal bore, fFor attachment or
connection to sanitary fittings, shall be manufactured in accordance with the
requirements of ASTM -***** Standard and be chromium plated unless
otherwise specified.
c)
Globe Valves
(1) Globe valves 40 3850 mm in nominal size and smaller shall be of cast
bronze construction in accordance with the requirements of JIS B
2011, ASTM-B-62 or other approved equal.
(2) Globe valves larger than 50 65 mm in nominal size shall be of cast

steel iron construction in accordance with the requirements of JIS B
2031, ASTM-B-216 or other approved equal.
(3) The pressure classification of all globe valves shall depend upon the
pressure conditions pertaining to the Site of Works.prevailing at Site.
d) Check Valve
(1) Check or non-return valves 40 3850 mm in nominal size and smaller

shall be of cast bronze body, swing check type with threaded ends
conforming to JIS B 2011, ASTM-B-62 or approved equal,. cCheck
valve larger than 50mm 65 mm in nominal size shall be of cast iron,
swing check type conforming to JIS B 2031, ASTM-A-216 or approved
equal.
(2) Check Valves shall be swing check type 980 KPa (10 kgf/cm2cm)
working pressure.
(3) Check Valves attached to pumps discharge pipe shall be installed to

protect the pipe from water hammer; check valve type with by-pass
assembly, designed and produced by pump manufacturer or approved
equal.
e) Ball Valves
(1) All ball valves for use with cold water services shall be of Portsmouth
type constructed in bronze in accordance with the requirements of JIS
and ASTM-***** Standard or other approved equal.
(2) The working pressure classification shall be as follows:
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Pressure Classification Maximum Pressure

KPa (gauge)
Low 275
Medium 690
High 1380
(3) The pressure classification requirement for each ball valve shall be
designated in the description of its associated equipment.
f) Level Control Valve
(1) Water level Control Valve for water reservoir shall be differential
pressure type with float operated pilot valve, 980 KPa (10 kgf/cm 2 )
working pressure.
(2) Construction of valve up to and including 40 38 mm nominal bore

shall be of cast bronze, threaded end, and above 50 mm nominal bore
shall be of cast iron, flanged end. The ball shall be of bronze.
g) Pressure Relief Valve :
All pressure relief valves sShall be of bronze body, spring loaded type constructed in
accordance with ASTM-**** StandardASSE 1003 or approved equal of
threaded end and set to pop when the system pressure exceeds the normal
working pressure by 49 KPa (0.5 kgf/cm 2).
h) Foot Valve :
Foot Valves sShall be of cast iron, bronze trimmed with flanged end and shall be
designed and produce by pump manufacturer or approved equal.
i) Floats for Ball Valves
(1) All the floats for ball valves shall conform with the following
standards:
(2) Plastics floats of diameter 178 mm (7 in) for cold water not exceeding
36 degrees centigrade shall conform to ASTM-**** Standard.
Copper floats shall conform to ASTM-****. Standard.
(3) The type of float shall be designated in the description of its

associated equipment.
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Strainer
(1) Strainers of nominal size 50 mm or smaller shall be of Y - pattern

type, cast bronze with threaded ends and with stainless steel basket,
980 Kpa (10 kgf/cm2) working pressure type.
(2) Strainers of nominal size greater than 65 mm shall be cast iron body,
Y - pattern, flanged ends with stainless steel basket, 980 Kpa (10
kgf/cm2) working pressure.
k) Flexible Joint
(1) Flexible joints shall be used to connect equipment such as pumps to

pipe work.
(2) Flexible joint shall be made of reinforced synthetic rubber able to

withstand 200% of the normal working pressure of the system.
(3) The flexible joints shall be flanged to match the flanged on the pump
and pipe work, or connected to the pump and pipe work.
l) Hose Bibb Cocks : Shall be made of chromium plated gunmetal construction

with hose union for connection to flexible hose pipe, complying with ASTM
Standard or approved equal.
Hose Bibb Cocks shall be made of chromium plated gunmetal construction with hose
union for connection to flexible hose pipe, complying with ASTM-**** Standard or
approved equal.
Drain Cocks
m) Drain cocks up to nominal size 25 mm shall be of chromium plated gunmetal

construction in accordance with the requirement of ASTM-**** Standard or
approved equal. All drain cocks shall be complete with union for connection
to hose pipes.
22.2.2.10 Water Meter and Other Accessories
a) Water Meter
(1) Water meters of nominal size 20 19 mm to 40 38 mm shall be

constructed in accordance with AWWA C 700, ASTM-**** Standard
or approved equal, with cast bronze body, vane wheel, double jet type
with strainers and direct reading water flow accumulator, with for
union coupling ends and dry type indicating elements .(magnetic or
other).
(2) Water meters of nominal size 50 mm and above shall be constructed

in accordance with ASTM-**** standard or AWWA StandardC-700
with cast iron body, vane wheel, direct stream type with strainer and
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direct reading water flow accumulator, flanged ends, with dry type
indicating elements (magnetic or other).
b) Pressure Gauge and Compound Gauge
(1) Pressure gauges shall be of the Bourdon tube type complying with JIS
B 7505, ANSI-B-40.1, cases shall be of brass, with a flange on the
back face for panel mounting, enclosing a dial face of 100 mm
diameter.
(2) Graduations, numerals and lettering on the dial face shall be black on
white background. Calibration shall be in bar or KPa and shall be
capable of indication to twice the normal working pressure of the
system.
(3) Accuracy of indication over the complete scale range shall be within
+0.5%.
(4) The pressure gauge shall be complete with a siphon tube and
pressure gauge valve.
c) Water Level Gauges
(1) Water level gauge of the sight glass shall be provided for each cold
water storage tanks.
(2) The sight glass tube shall be 10 mm side diameter and capable of
withstanding 150 percent of highest working pressure.
(3) Each sight glass tube shall be equipped with two (2) gauge shut off
valves and metal guard.
2Execution
13) Pipe Installation
a) Layout and Arrangements
(1) Pre-plan and pre-arrange piping and correlate installation with work of other trades;
as necessary and as specified.
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(2) Incorporate minor additions, changes and adjustments in layouts, routings and
positions where required to avoid unnecessary interference and to provide a
complete and properly operable piping system as intended under these
specifications.
(3) Carry piping in chases or recesses in walls where provided, through openings in
floors, and in furred ceilings. Exposed pipes shall be permitted only where shown or
approved in advance.
(4) Piping shall be free of traps or unnecessary bends.
(5) Piping shall be arranged to conform to building requirements and to suit necessities
of clearance for equipment ducts, flues, conduits or other work; including due
allowance for access, maintenance and servicing.
Preparation of Pipe
(6) Galvanized steel pipes and polyvinyl chloride pipes shall be cut using only power
hacksaw, circular cutting machine with abrasive wheel, hand hacksaw, or square end
sawing vice.
(7) Black steel pipes shall be cut by oxygen-acetylene gas torch using a pipe cutting
attachment.
(8) Metallic wheel cutters shall not be permitted.
(9) Rough edges and burrs shall be removed from inside and outside surfaces of pipes.
(10) Inside edges shall be reamed smooth and to net free bore size.
(11) During the time work is not in progress pipe, fitting and valve ends shall be
maintained closed against ingress of foreign matter.
Threaded Pipe Joint Makeup
(12) Jointing compound or tape shall be uniformly applied only on male threads.
(13) Application of compound or tape into fittings shall not be permitted.
(14) Joints shall be securely tightened free from leaks using suitable tongs or wrenches.
(15) Leaky joints shall be disassembled, cleaned and remade using only new sealant
materials.
(16) Use of thread, cement or caulking to remake joints shall not be permitted.
Welded Pipe Joint Makeup
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(17) Welders shall be first class licensed and approved by the Engineer.
(18) Welding shall be electric welding at the factory and/or at the job site.
(19) Oxygen-acetylene gas shall only be permitted for pipe cutting.
(20) Ends of pipes shall be beveled by suitable equipment before welding is carried out.
(21) Joints shall be securely welded with uniform bead. Leaks of any types shall not be
permitted.
(22) Leaking joints shall be disassembled, cleaned and beveled before being re-welded.
Flanged Pipe Joint Makeup
(23) Gaskets shall be used between all flanges.
(24) Bolts shall be evenly tightened around the flange to maintain an even pressure on
the gasket.
(25) Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Solvent Weld Joint
Preparation and installation of each pipe and fitting shall conform to manufacturer's
instructions; performed only by workmen well experienced in techniques of welding
plastic materials of the types required.
Reducing Fitting
(26) Shall be required where any pipe size changes.
(27) Eccentric type reducers shall be provided where free line drainage is required.
(28) Bushing reduces shall not be permitted.
Unions and Flanges
(29) Wherever removal for servicing or repair may be required after installation, unions
or flanges shall be used as per the following schedule:
32 50 mm or smaller pipe : Union joint

40 65 mm or larger pipe : Flange joint
(30) Each item shall be positioned so as to allow for easy removal of adjacent equipment,
tanks, valves etc.
(31) Unions and flanges shall be located where shown and at the following points:
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(32) Each connection to any type of equipment and tank.
(a) All connections to all automatic valves.
(b) Downstream of each manually operated threaded valve.
(c) Everywhere else necessary to facilitate assembly of piping or installation of

equipment.
Installation of Water Piping
(33) Generally the pipe work shall be leveled and free from traps or unnecessary bends
or offsets.
(34) Common Trench with Sewer Lines:
(a) Shall be permitted only when approved by the Engineer in advance.
(b) The bottom of the waterline shall not be less than 500 mm above the top of
the sewer line at any point along a common run.
(c) The sewer and waterlines shall be separated by not less than 500 mm
horizontally in common trench lines.
(d) The bottom of the waterline shall be supported on an excavated shelf to one
side of the trench; which shall not be less than the pipe size plus 200 mm.
(35) Connection to existing water distribution line shall be flanged and the location shown
physically.
(36) Flanged joints shall be made with jointing rings of best quality, hard compressed
fiber board of thickness not less than 1.5 mm, and of such a width as to fit the
inside circle of the bolt holes. The rings shall be thinly smeared with graphite past.
Opposite pairs of nuts shall be carefully tightened until the joint ring is sufficiently
compressed between the flanges to ensure water tightness.
(37) Copper piping shall be jointed to steel piping by the use of copper alloy screwed
unions or ferrules.
Sewer, Waste and Storm Drain:
(38) Grade shall be uniformly horizontal with sanitary or storm drain piping inside
buildings graded at 10 mm per 1000 mm for pipe sizes 75 mm and larger, unless
otherwise shown.
(39) Sewer piping shall run as straight as possible, only making changes in direction as
shown on the drawings or as required and using standard offset fittings only for the
various locations required as approved.
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(40) Sewer piping shall slope uniformly between given elevations where invert elevations
are shown.
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC)
(41) Jointing and installation shall be per manufacturer's instructions.
(42) Runs shall be straight and uniformly graded.
(43) The installation shall be arranged free from unnecessary stresses on pipe or fittings.
(44) Provisions shall be incorporated to compensate for expansion contraction as

required.
(45) Jointing for cold water supply piping shall be conformed to ASTM-D-2504 (Solvent
cement for polyplastic piping system).
Reinforced Concrete or Concrete Pipe
Refer to Civil Works Specifications.
Pipe Hangers and Supports
(46) General
(a) The supporting of piping or equipment by wire, plumber's tape, rope or other
means or arrangements other than as shown or specified will not be
permitted.
(b) Support component and fastenings shall be sized to adequately resist forces
and stresses developed under full capacity loading, including dead loads and
reactional forces under full operation, and including weight of fluids conveyed
and seismic forces.
(c) The supporting of pipes or equipment by valves or other line accessories

shall not be permitted.
(d) Attachments to Structure: Refer to Clause 2.2.5 below.
(e) Lock-nuts shall be provided for each threaded connection on each hanger
rod.
(47) Vertical Piping Through Floors
(a) Risers shall be clamped with extended arms resting on at least each floor.
(b) All pipes shall be secured to the lowest floor
(c) PVC Pipes shall be secured at one or more places on each floor.
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(48) Horizontal Piping
(a) Horizontal piping shall be attached to or suspended from the structure using
hangers and devices as shown on the Drawings, specified or approved by the
Engineer.
(b) The support spacing shown or specified are the maximum permitted.
(c) In addition, at changes in direction in either the vertical or horizontal plane, a

support device shall be provided near the point of change of direction except
this may be omitted when it coincides with the required typical spacing
location.
14) Concrete Work
15) Earth Work
16) Pipe Test and Sterilization
a) General
(1) After installation and before hydrostatic tests are carried out, the piping shall be
thoroughly cleansed out.
(2) Piping shall be disconnected from tanks, control valves and equipment before the
piping is washed out.
(3) All pipes and joints shall not be covered, painted and/or insulated prior to
satisfactory completion test.
(4) Pressure Test for Cold Water Supply Pipe Work
(a) Following satisfactory pressure tests on the pipe work systems, operational
tests shall be carried out on the system as a whole to establish that special
valves, gauges, controls, fittings equipment and plant are functioning
correctly to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(b) The test pressure shall be applied by means of a manually operated test
pump or, in the case of long main or mains of large diameter, by a power
driven test pump which shall not be left unattended. In either case
precautions shall be taken to ensure that the required pressure is not
exceeded. Pressure gauges should be calibrated before the tests.
The Contractor shall provide all the test pumps and other equipment required
to carry out the pressure tests.
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The test pressure shall be two (2) times the maximum working
pressure except where a pipe is manufactured from a material
for which the relevant maximum test pressure.
The test pressure shall be maintained for at least sixty (60) minutes. At the
end of this duration the pressure drop shall not exceed 5% of the test
pressure.
(5) Sterilization of Installation
All underground watermains and aboveground water distribution systems, cisterns,

tank, calorifiers, pumps, etc., shall be thoroughly sterilized and flushed out after the
completion of all tests and before being fully commissioned for turnover.
The sterilization procedures shall be carried out by the Contractor or Specialist

employed by the Contractor to the approval of the Engineer, and shall include but
not be limited to the following:
(a) The tanks shall be scrubbed down and flushed out with water containing a
solution of chloride of lime.
(b) The tanks and pipes shall then be filled with water and a sterilizing chemical
containing chloride added mixing.
(c) Sufficient chemical shall be used to give the water a dose of 50 parts of
chlorine to one million parts of water (50 PPM)
(d) When the tanks are full the supply shall be shut off. All the taps on the
distributing pipe shall then be opened successively, working progressively
away from the tanks.
(e) Each tap shall be closed when the water discharged begins to smell of
chlorine.
(f) The tanks shall then be topped up and the whole system whereupon a test
shall be made for residual chlorine. If none is found, the sterilization shall be
carried out again.
(g) Finally the tanks and pipes shall be thoroughly flushed out before any water
is used for domestic purposes.
(h) All tank openings, including tank drain and overflow pipe ends, shall have
suitable provision for preventing the entry of vermin and insects to the
requirements of the Environmental Public Health Authority.
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(6) Underground Drainage Systems
(a) A Site test shall be carried out on all drainage pipes before concrete hunching
or surrounds are applied. These tests shall be carried out preferably from
manhole to manhole.
Short branch drains connected to a main drain between manholes shall be tested as
one system with the main drain. In long branches, a testing junction shall be
inserted next to the junction with the main drain and the branch tested separately.
After the test has been passed, the testing junction shall be effectively sealed.
All openings below the top of the section to be tested shall be

hermetically sealed and the pipeline shall be allowed to stand
full of water for a period of fifteen (15) minutes prior to
testing.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a period of one (1) hour
during which time the pipe and joints shall be inspected for
sweating and leakage. Any leak discovered during the tests
shall be made good by the Contractor and the section re-
tested to the approval of the Engineer. The time period
between making good and re-testing shall be at least 24
hours.
The hydraulic test pressures shall be applied as follows:
Downstream end of test section: Not more than 3000 mm head
Upstream end of test section : Not less than 200 mm head
If the difference in level between consecutive manholes exceeds

1800mm, the maximum head on the down stream end may be
increased to 4500 mm.
Where the difference in level is greater than the above, the Contractor shall install
approved testing equipment to carry out the test as required. The test shall be
carried out on as long a length as possible consistent with the above.
(7) Aboveground Drainage System
(a) All soil, waste and ventilating pipe systems forming part of the aboveground
installation shall be given a smoke test to a pressure of 38 mm of water
gauge,
(b) The smoke test apparatus shall be capable of maintaining the test pressured
constant for a period of fifteen (15) minutes from the time the last opening
closes.
(c) Pressure test shall be carried out before any work which is to be concealed is
finally enclosed.
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(d) Waste and soiled water pipes shall be inspected and tested before and after
installation. The complete discharge service shall be tested for soundness
and performance to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(e) Any defects revealed by the tests shall be made good by the Contractor and
the test repeated to the approval of the Engineer.
2.3 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
22.3.1 COLD WATER SUPPLY PUMP UNIT
Cold water supply unit shall consist of water pumps, pressure tank and its automatic
level control devices.
a) All water pumps shall be of the end suction centrifugal type.
b) The pump casing and back-plate shall be constructed of cast iron.
c) The impeller and internal fittings shall be constructed of bronze and soft-
packed gland with a logging ring and a replaceable shaft sleeve.
d) The shaft shall be made of stainless steel on ball or roller bearing.
e) The pumps shall be directly coupled to a drip-proof class E motor suitable for
operating at an electric power supply of 230 Volts, 3-phase, 60 Hertz.
f) The full load speed shall not exceed 4000 RPM. The rotating parts shall be
thoroughly, dynamically and statically balanced.
g) The pressure/bladder tank shall be of prefabricated steel tank with

diaphragm device having working pressure of 490 Kpa (5.0 kgf/cm 2) and with
a capacity of 120 gallons.
h) Automatic control devices shall be as parallel/alternate operation.
i) A complete pump units shall comprise of but not be limited to the following
items:
(1) Pumps complete with casing, impeller, shaft, motor and base plate
and rails.
(2) Supports, brackets, fixing and anchor bolts and nuts, screws and
washers.
(3) Pipe fittings, flexible joints, unions, couplings, flanges and relevant
nuts, bolts and washers.
(4) Anti-vibration mountings.
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(5) Pressure tank unit with pressure relief valve, back-flow prevention
valve and complete operation devices. switchgear and automatic
control units.
(6) Suction and delivery stop valves.
(7) Delivery non-return valve.
(8) Air and drain cock.
(9) Delivery pressure gauge of range and dial diameter specified

elsewhere in these Specifications, with siphon tube and gauge valve.
(10) Vacuum gauge with siphon tube and gauge valve.
(11) Priming water funnel with cock.
(12) All elements shall be integrated into single unit, pumps, motors,
control panel, pressure tank, pressure switch and etc., and shall be
mounted on a common base.
j) Each pump set shall be capable of delivering not less than the water flow rate
indicated against the design head. The Contractor shall submit for approval
the characteristic curve of each pump offered.
22.3.2 PLUMBING PUMP OPERATIONS
22.3.2.1 Cold Water Supply Pump Unit
The cold water supply pump unit shall be automatically controlled for parallel /
alternate operation by water pressure and flow switches of an approved type
installed in the required water pressure and the cold water storage tank.
The duty pump shall operate as follows:
a) The two (2) water supply pumps of one unit shall have parallel and alternate
operation.
b) When the water pressure in the PUMP DISCHARGED PIPE falls to a

predetermined "minimum pressure, the first (No. 1) pump shall START
operating.
c) When the water pressure in the PUMP DISCHARGED PIPE falls to a

predetermined minimum danger pressure level, the third (No. 3) pump
shall START to operate in series with those 2 pumps unit at the same time.
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d) When the water pressure in the discharged pipe reaches to a predetermined
maximum high pressure, the pumps shall "STOP" operating.
e) When the water level in the COLD WATER STORAGE TANK falls to a
predetermined minimum water level above the suction line inlet, the
pump(s) shall STOP operating regardless of the pressure level in the
discharged pipe .
f) A change-over switch shall be provided to enable any of the two pumps to be

operated as duty pump
22.3.3 WATER LEVEL OPERATING DEVICES
22.3.3.1 Cold Water Storage Tank
The following water level status monitor and alarm systems shall be provided for
cold water storage tank.
a) The water level shall be indicated on a control panel in pump room.
b) The cold water storage tank shall be provided with automatic level controllers
as specified above. The level shall indicate the following:
(1) Neutral water level
(2) Maximum dangerous high level alarm
(3) Minimum dangerous low level alarm
c) The water level control devices shall be of the water contact electrode type.
The electrodes shall be installed as follows:
(1) Cold Water Storage Tank : 3 electrodes
22.3.4 PUMP STATUS MONITOR SYSTEM
The status of each pump i.e. available, operating, outage, shall be indicated on a
pump monitor panel located in the Pump Room as shown on the Drawings. The
scope of these Works shall include the supply and installation of the complete
monitoring system including the electrical wiring and accessories, wireways between
the pump and the monitor panel.
Representative common alarm for this pump operation shall be sent to Maintenance
Office in Passenger Terminal Building.
The monitor panel for each pump shall indicate the following:
a) Identification of individual pump
b) Incoming power supply "AVAILABLE" indication lamp (white) and adjacent

label
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c) Pump available for duty but not activated "OFF" lamp (red) and adjacent label
d) Pump "RUNNING" indication lamp (green) and adjacent label.
e) Pump outage due to trip etc. "ALARM" lamp (orange) and adjacent label
f) Pump outage due to trip etc. "AUDIO ALARM" and adjacent label
g) Visual and Audio "ALARM STOP" push-button
The Contractor shall submit the design and method of installation of the panels
together with the complete wiring diagrams for the approval of the Engineer before
fabrication of the monitor panels commences
22.3.5 Cold Water Supply Pump Unit
Cold water supply unit shall consist of water pumps, pressure tank and its automatic
control devices.
All water pumps shall be of the end suction centrifugal type.
The pump casing and back-plate shall be constructed of cast iron.
The impeller and internal fittings shall be constructed of bronze and soft-packed gland with
a logging ring and a replaceable shaft sleeve.
The shaft shall be made of stainless steel on ball or roller bearing.
The pumps shall be directly coupled to a drip-proof class E motor suitable for operating at
an electric power supply of 2230 Volts, 3-phase, 60 Hertz.
The full load speed shall not exceed 1500 RPM. The rotating parts shall be thoroughly,
dynamically and statically balanced.
The pressure tank shall be of prefabricated steel tank with diaphragm device having
working pressure of 490 Kpa (5.0 kgf/cm 2).
Automatic control devices shall be as shown on the dDrawings, as parallel/alternate

operation.
A complete pump units shall comprise of but not be limited to the following items:
Pumps complete with casing, impeller, shaft, motor and base plate and rails.
Supports, brackets, fixing and anchor bolts and nuts, screws and washers.
Pipe fittings, flexible joints, unions, couplings, flanges and relevant nuts, bolts and
washers.
Anti-vibration mountings.
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Pressure tank unit with pressure relief valve, back-flow prevention valve and complete
operation devices. switch gear and automatic control units.
Suction and delivery stop valves.
Delivery non-return valve.
Air and drain cock.
Delivery pressure gauge of range and dial diameter specified elsewhere in theseis
sSpecifications, with siphon tube and gauge valve.
Vacuum gauge with siphon tube and gauge valve.
Priming water funnel with cock.
All elements shall be integrated into single unit, pumps, motors, control panel, pressure
tank, pressure switch and etc., and shall be mounted on a common base.
Anchor bolts with washers and nuts.
Each pump set shall be capable of deliveringy not less than the water flow rate indicated
against the design head. The Contractor shall submit for approval the characteristic curve
of each pump offered.
PIPE TEST AND STERILIZATION
a) General
(1) After installation and before hydrostatic tests are carried out, the
piping shall be thoroughly cleaned out.
(2) Piping shall be disconnected from tanks, control valves and equipment
before the piping is washed out.
(3) All pipes and joints shall not be covered, painted and/or insulated
prior to satisfactory completion test.
(4) Pressure Test for Cold Water Supply Pipe Work
(a) Following satisfactory pressure tests on the pipe work

systems, operational tests shall be carried out on the system
as a whole to establish that special valves, gauges, controls,
fittings, equipment and plant are functioning correctly to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
(b) The test pressure shall be applied by means of a manually

operated test pump or, in the case of long main or mains of
large diameter, by a power driven test pump which shall not
be left unattended. In either case precautions shall be taken to
ensure that the required pressure is not exceeded. Pressure
gauges should be calibrated before the tests.
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The Contractor shall provide all the test pumps and other
equipment required to carry out the pressure tests.
(c) The test pressure shall be two (2) times the maximum
working pressure except where a pipe is manufactured from a
material for which the relevant maximum test pressure shall
be used.
The test pressure shall be maintained for at least sixty (60)

minutes. At the end of this duration the pressure drop shall
not exceed 5% of the test pressure.
(5) Sterilization of Installation
All underground watermains and aboveground water distribution

systems, cisterns, tank, calorifiers, pumps, etc., shall be thoroughly
sterilized and flushed out after the completion of all tests and before
being fully commissioned for turnover.
The sterilization procedures shall be carried out by the Contractor or

Specialist employed by the Contractor to the approval of the Engineer,
and shall include but not be limited to the following:
(a) The tanks shall be scrubbed down and flushed out with water
containing a solution of chloride orf lime.
(b) The tanks and pipes shall then be filled with water and a
sterilizing chemical containing chloride added mixing.
(c) Sufficient chemical shall be used to give the water a dose of

50 parts of chlorine to one million parts of water (50 PPM).
(d) When the tanks are full the supply shall be shut off. All the
taps on the distributing pipe shall then be opened
successively, working progressively away from the tanks.
(e) Each tap shall be closed when the water discharged begins to
smell of chlorine.
(f) The tanks shall then be topped up and the whole system
whereupon a test shall be made for residual chlorine. If none
is found, the sterilization shall not be carried out again.
(g) Finally the tanks and pipes shall be thoroughly flushed out
before any water is used for domestic purposes.
(h) All tank openings, including tank drain and overflow pipe ends,
shall have suitable provision for preventing the entry of vermin
and insects to the requirements of the Environmental Public
HealthLocal Authority.
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(6) Underground Drainage Systems
(a) A Site test shall be carried out on all drainage pipes before
concrete hunching or surrounds are applied. These tests shall
be carried out preferably from manhole to manhole.
Short branch drains connected to a main drain between manholes

shall be tested as one system with the main drain. In long
branches, a testing junction shall be inserted next to the
junction with the main drain and the branch tested separately.
After the test has been passed, the testing junction shall be
effectively sealed.
(b) All openings below the top of the section to be tested shall be
hermetically sealed and the pipeline shall be allowed to stand
full of water for a period of fifteen (15) minutes prior to
testing.
(c) The test pressure shall be maintained for a period of one (1)
hour during which time the pipe and joints shall be inspected
for sweating and leakage. Any leak discovered during the tests
shall be made good by the Contractor and the section re-
tested to the approval of the Engineer. The time period
between making good and re-testing shall be at least 24
hours.
(d) The hydraulic test pressures shall be applied as follows:
(i) Downstream end of test section: Not more than 3000

mm head
(ii) Upstream end of test section : Not less than 200 mm

head
(e) If the difference in level between consecutive manholes

exceeds 1800mm, the maximum head on the downstream end
may be increased to 4500 mm.
(f) Where the difference in level is greater than the above, the
Contractor shall install approved testing equipment to carry
out the test as required. The test shall be carried out on as
long a length as possible consistent with the above.
(7) All openings below the top of the section to be tested shall be
hermetically sealed and the pipeline shall be allowed to stand full of water for
a period of fifteen (15) minutes prior to testing.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a period of one (1) hour during
which time the pipe and joints shall be inspected for sweating and leakage.
Any leak discovered during the tests shall be made good by the Contractor
and the section re-tested to the approval of the Engineer. The time period
between making good and re-testing shall be at least 24 hours.
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The hydraulic test pressures shall be applied as follows:
Downstream end of test section: Not more than 3000 mm head
Upstream end of test section : Not less than 200 mm head
If the difference in level between consecutive manholes exceeds 1800mm,

the maximum head on the down stream end may be increased to 4500 mm.
Where the difference in level is greater than the above, the Contractor shall
install approved testing equipment to carry out the test as required. The test
shall be carried out on as long a length as possible consistent with the above.
Aboveground Drainage System
(a) All soil, waste and ventilating pipe systems forming part of the
aboveground installation shall be given a smoke test to a
pressure of 38 mm of water gauge,.
(b) The smoke test apparatus shall be capable of maintaining the

test pressured constant for a period of fifteen (15) minutes
from the time the last opening closes.
(c) Pressure test shall be carried out before any work which is to
be concealed is finally enclosed.
(d) Waste and soiled water pipes shall be inspected and tested
before and after installation. The complete discharge service
shall be tested for soundness and performance to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
(e) Any defects revealed by the tests shall be made good by the
Contractor and the test repeated to the approval of the
Engineer.
(f) Fifty percent of all coast iron pipes supplied from outside the
Philippines before installation shall be hydro tested at site to
50 psi for service weight class and 100 psi for extra heavy and
shlown to be free of sweats or leaks in the presence of the
Owners representative. Failure of more than 10% shall mean
rejections of the whole order.
2.1.2 Sanitary Drainage Pumps
a) Sanitary drainage pumps shall be submersible type centrifugal pumps, directly

connected to an electric motor and suitable for soil drainage.
Casings and impellers shall be of cast iron conforming to ASTM-**** or approved

equal. Shafts shall be of stainless steel conforming to ASTM-****. Shaft
sleeves shall be double mechanical seal type that will prevent inundation to
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the electrical motors. The rotating parts of pumps shall be thoroughly
balanced.
Each pump shall be complete with the following accessories:
(1) Gate valve for discharge pipe connection
(2) Check valve with by-pass connection
(3) Pressure gauge with siphon tube and gauge valve
(4) Companion flanges for piping connection with packings, bolts, washers and nuts.
(5) Submersible cables
(6) Water level switches for pump operation.
The drainage pumps shall be suitable for operating at 230V, 3-phase, 60Hz.
Each set of sanitary drainage pump shall be capable of delivering not less than the
water flow rate indicated against the design discharge head. The Contractor
shall submit for approval of the Engineer the characteristic curve of each
pump offered.
2.1.3 Plumbing Pump Operations
1) Cold Water Supply Pump Unit
The cold water supply pump unit shall be automatically controlled for parallel / alternate
operation by water pressure and flow switches of an approved type installed in the required
water pressure and the cold water storage tank.
a) The three (3) water supply pumps of one unit shall have parallel and alternate
operation.
b) When the water pressure in the PUMP DISCHARGED PIPE falls to a predetermined
"minimum" pressure,, the first (No. 1) pump shall "START" operating.
c) When the water pressure in the PUMP DISCHARGED PIPE falls to a predetermined
"minimum" low pressure, the second (No. 2) pump shall "START" to follow
operating parallel to No. 1 pump.
d) When the water pressure in the PUMP DISCHARGED PIPE falls to a predetermined
"minimum danger pressure" level, the second third (No. 3) pump unit shall
"START" to operate in series with those No 12 pumps unit at the same time.
e) When the water pressure in the discharged pipe reaches atto a predetermined
maximum high pressure, the pumps shall "STOP" operating.
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f) When the water level in the COLD WATER STORAGE TANK falls to a predetermined
minimum water level above the suction line inlet, the pump(s) shall "STOP"
operating regardless of the pressure level in the discharged pipe .
g) A change-over switch shall be provided to enable any of the three pumps to be

operated as duty pump.
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2) Sanitary Drainage Pump
The sanitary drainage pumps shall be automatically controlled for parallel / alternate
operation by water contact electrodefloat switches of an approved type installed in the
required water level and the sanitary pump stations.sewage tanks.
a) The two (2) sanitary drainage pumps shall have parallel and alternate operation.
b) When the water level in the PUMP STATIONSEWAGE TANK reaches to a

predetermined "maximum" water level, the first (No. 1) pump shall "START"
operating.
c) When the water level in the PUMP STATIONSEWAGE TANK reaches to a

predetermined maximum high water level, the second pump unit shall "START"
to operate in series with those No. 1 pump at the same time.
d) When the water level in the PUMP STATIONSEWAGE TANK reaches atto a
predetermined minimum water level, the pumps shall "STOP" operating.
e) A change-over switch shall be provided to enable any of the two pumps to be

operated as duty pump.
2.1.4 Pump Status Monitor System
The status of each pump i.e. available, operating, outage, shall be indicated on a pump
monitor panel located in the Pump House Room as shown on the dDrawings. The scope of
these contract wWorks shall include the supply and installation of the complete monitoring
system including the electrical wiring and accessories, wire ways between the pump and the
monitor panel.
Representative common alarm for this pump operation shall be sendt to mMaintenance
oOffice in Passenger Terminal Building.
The monitor sub-panel for each pump shall indicate the following:
a) Identification of individual pump
Incoming power supply "AVAILABLE" indication lamp (white) and adjacent label
Pump available for duty but not activated "OFF" lamp (red) and adjacent label
Pump "RUNNING" indication lamp (green) and adjacent label.
Pump outage due to trip etc. "ALARM" lamp (orange) and adjacent label
Pump outage due to trip etc. "AUDIO ALARM" and adjacent label
Visual and Audio "ALARM STOP" push-button
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All the individual pump monitor sub-panels shall be mounted on a central pump monitor
panel mounted on the wall.
The Contractor shall submit the design and method of installation of the panels together
with the complete wiring diagrams for the approval of the Engineer before fabrication of the
monitor panels commences.
2.1.5 Water Level Operating Devices
Cold water storage tank shall be provided with tThe following water level status monitor and
alarm systems shall be provided for cold water storage tank.:
a) The water level shall be indicated on a control panel in the pump room.house.
The cold water storage tank and sanitary pump station shall be provided with
automatic level controllers as specified in Sections 32.43.1 hereinabove.
The level shall indicate the following:
(1) Neutral (Normal) water level
(2) Maximum dangerous high level alarm
(3) Minimum dangerous low level alarm
d) The water level control devices shall be of the water contact electrode type.
e)
f) The electrodes shall be installed as follows:
(1) Cold Water Storage Tank : 63 electrodes
(2) Sanitary Pump StationSewage Tank : 36 electrodes each

sewage tank
22.4 EXECUTION
22.4.1 Pipe Installation
a) Layout and Arrangements
(1) Pre-plan and pre-arrange piping and correlate installation with work
of other trades; as necessary and as specified.
(2) Incorporate minor additions, changes and adjustments in layouts,

routings and positions where required to avoid unnecessary
interference and to provide a complete and properly operable piping
system as intended under these specifications.
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(3) Carry piping in chases or recesses in walls where provided, through
openings in floors, and in furred ceilings. Exposed pipes shall be
permitted only where shown or approved in advance.
(4) Piping shall be free of traps or unnecessary bends.
(5) Piping shall be arranged to conform to building requirements and to

suit necessities of clearance for equipment ducts, flues, conduits or
other work; including due allowance for access, maintenance and
servicing.
b) Preparation of Pipe
(1) Galvanized steel pipes and polyvinyl chloride pipes shall be cut using
only power hacksaw, circular cutting machine with abrasive wheel,
hand hacksaw, or square end sawing vice.
(2) Black steel pipes shall be cut by oxygen-acetylene gas torch using a
pipe cutting attachment.
(3) Metallic wheel cutters shall not be permitted.
(4) Rough edges and burrs shall be removed from inside and outside
surfaces of pipes.
(5) Inside edges shall be reamed smooth and to net free bore size.
(6) During the time work is not in progress pipe, fitting and valve ends
shall be maintained closed against ingress of foreign matter.
c) Threaded Pipe Joint Makeup
(1) Jointing compound or tape shall be uniformly applied only on male

threads.
(2) Application of compound or tape into fittings shall not be permitted.
(3) Joints shall be securely tightened free from leaks using suitable tongs
or wrenches.
(4) Leaky joints shall be disassembled, cleaned and remade using only
new sealant materials.
(5) Use of thread, cement or caulking to remake joints shall not be

permitted.
d) Welded Pipe Joint Makeup
(1) Welders shall be first class licensed and approved by the Engineer.
(2) Welding shall be electric welding at the factory and/or at the job site.
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(3) Oxygen-acetylene gas shall only be permitted for pipe cutting.
(4) Ends of pipes shall be beveled by suitable equipment before welding

is carried out.
(5) Joints shall be securely welded with uniform bead. Leaks of any types
shall not be permitted.
(6) Leaking joints shall be disassembled, cleaned and beveled before

being re-welded.
e) Flanged Pipe Joint Makeup
(1) Gaskets shall be used between all flanges.
(2) Bolts shall be evenly tightened around the flange to maintain an even
pressure on the gasket.
(3) Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Solvent Weld Joint :
Preparation and installation of each pipe and fitting shall conform to

manufacturer's instructions; performed only by workmen well
experienced in techniques of welding plastic materials of the types
required.
f) Reducing Fitting
(1) Shall be required where any pipe size changes.
(2) Eccentric type reducers shall be provided where free line drainage is
required.
(3) Bushing reducers shall not be permitted.
g) Unions and Flanges
(1) Wherever removal for servicing or repair may be required after

installation, unions or flanges shall be used as per the following
schedule:
50 mm or smaller pipe : Union joint

65 mm or larger pipe : Flange joint
(2) Each item shall be positioned so as to allow for easy removal of

adjacent equipment, tanks, valves, etc.
(3) Unions and flanges shall be located where shown and at the following
points:
(a) Each connection to any type of equipment and tank.
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(b) All connections to all automatic valves.
(c) Downstream of each manually operated threaded valve.
(d) Everywhere else necessary to facilitate assembly of piping or

installation of equipment.
h) Installation of Water Piping
(1) Generally the pipe work shall be leveled and free from traps or
unnecessary bends or offsets.
(2) Common Trench with Sewer Lines:
(a) Shall be permitted only when approved by the Engineer in

advance.
(b) The bottom of the waterline shall not be less than 500 mm
above the top of the sewer line at any point along a common
run.
(c) The sewer and waterlines shall be separated by not less than
500 mm horizontally in common trench lines.
(d) The bottom of the waterline shall be supported on an

excavated shelf to one side of the trench; which shall not be
less than the pipe size plus 200 mm.
(3) Connection to existing water distribution line shall be flanged and the
location shown physically.
(4) Flanged joints shall be made with jointing rings of best quality, hard
compressed fiber board of thickness not less than 1.5 mm, and of
such a width as to fit the inside circle of the bolt holes. The rings shall
be thinly smeared with graphite pastint. Opposite pairs of nuts shall
be carefully tightened until the joint ring is sufficiently compressed
between the flanges to ensure water tightness.
(5) Copper piping shall be jointed to steel piping by the use of copper
alloy screwed unions or ferrules.
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i) Sewer, Waste and Storm Drain:
(1) Grade shall be uniformly horizontal with sanitary or storm drain piping
inside buildings graded at 10 mm per 1000 mm for pipe sizes 75 mm
and larger, unless otherwise shown.
(2) Sewer piping shall run as straight as possible, only making changes in
direction as shown on the dDrawings or as required and using
standard offset fittings only for the various locations required as
approved.
(3) Sewer piping shall slope uniformly between given elevations where
invert elevations are shown.
j) Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) Pipe
(1) Jointing and installation shall be per manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Runs shall be straight and uniformly graded.
(3) The installation shall be arranged free from unnecessary stresses on

pipes or fittings.
(4) Provisions shall be incorporated to compensate for expansion

contraction as required.
(5) Jointing for cold water supply piping shall be conformed to ASTM-D-
25064 (Solvent cCement for pPolyplasticvinyl Plastic pPiping
sSystem).
k) Reinforced Concrete or Concrete Pipe :
Refer to Part 2 - Civil Works Specifications.
l) Pipe Hangers and Supports
(1) General
(a) The supporting of piping or equipment by wire, plumber's

tape, rope or other means or arrangements other than as
shown or specified will not be permitted.
(b) Support component and fastenings shall be sized to

adequately resist forces and stresses developed under full
capacity loading, including dead loads and reactional forces
under full operation, and including weight of fluids conveyed
and seismic forces.
(c) The supporting of pipes or equipment by valves or other line

accessories shall not be permitted.
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(d)
Attachments to Structure: Refer to Clause 2.2.5 below.
Lock-nuts shall be provided for each threaded connection on each

hanger rod.
(3) Vertical Piping Through Floors
Risers shall be clamped with extended arms resting on at least each

floor.
All pipes shall be secured to the lowest floor.
PVC Pipes shall be secured at one or more places on each floor.
(4) Horizontal Piping
Horizontal piping shall be attached to or suspended from the structure

using hangers and devices as shown on the Drawings,
specified or approved by the Engineer.
The support spacing shown or specified are the maximum permitted.
In addition, at changes in direction in either the vertical or horizontal

plane, a support device shall be provided near the point of
change of direction except this may be omitted when it
coincides with the required typical spacing location.
2) Concrete Work
Refer to Civil Works Specifications.Comply to Part 2, Division 4 Concrete of these

Specifications.
3) 3) Earthw Work
Refer to Civil Works Specifications.Comply to Part 2 Division 1 Earthworks of these

Specifications.
Pressure Tank
a) Type
(1) Pressure tanks shall be steel plate welded construction or approved equal.
(2) Inside finishing of tanks shall be epoxy resin coating or galvanized.
Accessories
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Provide the following accessories for each pressure tank:
(1) Automatic air charger system
(2) Water level control system
(3) Pressure control system
(4) Solenoid valve
(5) Check valve
(6) Pressure relief valve
(7) Pressure gauge with siphon tube and gauge valve
(8) Water level gauge
(9) Anchor bolts, with washers and nuts.
2.1.6 Cold Water Storage Tank
a) Cold water storage tank shall be constructed of steel reinforced concrete with
waterproofing and manhole covers. Waterproofing shall be in accordance with
applicable Section on Waterproofing Works.
Inside finishing shall be epoxy resin coating with break water panel, stairs, vent
pipes and over flow pipes with insect screen.
2.1.7 Plumbing FixturesPlumbing Specialities
2.1.8 Floor Drain and Clean-Out
1) Floor- Drain
Floor drain shall be of cast iron body with integral trap and threaded end, chromium plated
cast iron bronze or brass strainer 100 mm 50 mm waste.
2) Floor-level Clean-out
Floor level clean out shall be of cast bronze or brass with countersunk thread and screwed
plug, all items chromium plated.
3) Below Above cCeiling Clean-out
Below ceiling clean-out shall be of cast bronze or brass with screwed plug with square head.
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Installation of Plumbing Fixtures
Components and accessories of plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be installed as

shown on the Drawings or as per the manufacturer's instructions and shop drawings as
approved by the Engineer.
a) Wall Mounted Items
(1) Wall hung fixtures: Backing plates shall be provided for all items.
(2) Other mounting methods shall only be adopted upon approval of the Engineer
Floor Mounted Items
Floor mounted fixtures shall be set and secured using anchor bolts.
Installation of Fixtures
(3) All units shall be set accurately and level.
(4) Rough-ins carriers, drains and supply services shall be accurately laid out, space and
aligned for the final fixture locations required.
(5) Compression stops shall be provided for each supply service as specified.
(6) Escutcheon shall be provided for each fixture, whether or not shown on the
Drawing.
(7) Rimmed edges shall be set so that full contact is maintained all around and be
watertight.
(8) Sealed edges shall be set and spaced for sealant where shown and as specified.
(9) Fixture heights shall be as directed, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings and
adjacent fixtures accurately aligned.
(10) Each fixture shall be set square, plumb and level; rigidly secured to the support free
from movement.
Sealant Work
(11) Sealant work shall be clear or white, one component, pre-packaged silicone type as
approved.
(12) Surfaces shall be prepared and the sealant installed and secured as per
manufacturers instructions.
(13) Sealant joint widths shall not be less than 3 mm and more than 6 mm.
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(14) Sealant depth shall not be less than 6mm.
(15) Surfaces shall be finished smooth and free from pits, strings or other irregularities.
(16) Sealant joints shall be watertight throughout.
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Section V- Technical Specifications Part 66, Division 2

DIVISION 2 : PLUMBING WORK

SUB CONTENT Page

2.1.1 Scope of WorkWork Description SCOPE OF WORK

b) The installation shall be in accordance with the specifications, the

e) Supply and installation of cold water supply pumps, pressurizing , tank,

f) Supply and installation of sanitary drainage pumps, sewage tanks, pipes,

g) Supply and installation of sanitary drainage pipes, manholes, fittings and

l) Finishing work, such as painting of supports, brackets or hangers as

m) Disinfection and testing of cold water distribution system.

22.1.1.2 Work Not Included

The following items of work are not included in this Division:

a) Supply and installation of plumbing fixtures and necessary accessories.

c) Foundation for plumbing and sanitary system equipment.

d) Concrete drainage trench and grating cover.

e) Supply and installation of waste treatment plant.

2.2.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

22.2.1.1Pipes and Fittings

a) Cold Water Piping

(2) Cold Water Piping Outside Buildings : Use PVC pipes

Galvanized steel pipe conforming to JIS G 3452 or ASTM A 53 Schedule 40

(1) Interior Sanitary (Soil and Waste) Drainage Piping

For Aboveground : Hubless Ccast iron soil pipes and fittings,

For Underground : Cast iron soil pipes and fittings conforming to

(2) Vent Piping :

For Aboveground : Hubless Ccast iron soil pipe and fittings

For Underground : Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe series 1000

For FCU condensate drain : Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings

External Underground Drainage for Plantation :

Pipe Thread, General Purpose : ASME B 1.20.1Fittings

(12) Pipe Fitting : ASTM / ANSI B-16.5

(13) Piping Thread, General Purpose : ASTM / ANSI -1.20.1

22.2.1.2 Plumbing Specialities

b) Floor Level Cleanout : Shall be of cast bronze or brass with countersunk

c) Above Ceiling Clean-out :

Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2,

Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2,

a) When concrete cover is used, conform to applicable portions of Part 2,

b) Cast iron covers shall be products of approved manufacturers.

c) Steel covers shall conform to Part 4, Division 5 Metals of these

2.2.1.7 Ladder Rung

Refer to Part 4 Division 5 Metals.Comply to applicable portions of Part 4, Division 5

Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions Part 2

2.2.1.9 Bedding Sand

Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions Part 2

2.2.1.102.2.1.10 Crushed Aggregate Bedding

Refer to Part 2 Civil Works Specifications.Comply to applicable portions of Part 2

2.2.1.11 2.2.1.11Back filling Sand/Soil

PLUMBING PIPING IDENTIFICATION

(2) The identification tags shall be round or hexagonal, approximately 40

(1) The Contractor shall develop and provide number/name/function code

(4) The system shall be approved by the Engineer prior to ordering or

22.2.2.2 Piping Identification

(6) Paint : Enamel paint brushed on or sprayed from pressurized cans; in

Pipe or Covering Size of Minimum Length

2) Pipes and Fittings

Cold Water Piping

(1) Cold Water Piping inside Buildings

Polyvinyl Chloride pipe conforming to ASTM D-1785, Schedule 40 or AWWA C900

(2) Cold Water Piping outside Buildings

Polyvinyl Chloride pipe conforming to ASTM D-1785, Schedule 40 or AWWA C900

Polyethylene pipe conforming to ASTM D-2104, Schedule 40 or approved equal.

(3) Interior Sanitary (Soil and Waste) Drainage Piping