SECTION 16015 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MEP WORKS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL In case of conflict between these General Provisions and the Special and General Conditions the more restrictive requirements govern as determined by the Engineer. The drawings are schematic and diagrammatic and are intended to be a graphic representation of the contract requirements. Due to restrictions of scale, complete details cannot be shown. It is however, assumed to represent a complete installation. The contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete installation, coordination with other trades, and coordination with field conditions. Riser diagrams and schematic diagrams generally indicate equipment connections to be used for various systems. Provide all work shown on diagrams whether or not it is duplicated on the plans. Specifications include incomplete sentences. Words or phrases such as the contractor shall, shall be, furnish, provide, a, an, the, and all have been omitted for brevity. Except where modified by a specific notation to the contrary, the indication and/or description of any item, in the Drawings or Specifications or both, carries with it the instruction to furnish and install the item complete with all appurtenances or accessories necessary to complete any required system, regardless of whether or not this instruction is explicitly stated as part of the indication or description. Specifications and Drawings are complimentary and are to be taken together for a complete interpretation of the work. Where conflicts exist between the drawings and specifications, the item (s) of greater quantity or cost shall be provided for in the contract price. Drawings of necessity utilize symbols and schematic diagrams to indicate various items or work. Neither of these have any dimensions significance not do they delineate every item required for the intended installation. Install the work in accordance with the diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical and mechanical drawings, and in conformity with the dimensions indicated on final architectural and structural working drawings and on equipment shop drawings. Certain details appear on the drawings, which are specific with regard to the dimensioning and positioning of the work. These details are intended only for the purpose of establishing general feasibility. They do not obviate field coordination for the indicated work. Derive information as to the general construction from structural and architectural drawings and specifications. Responsibility of contractor is to ensure that all works are in conformity with drawings, international stated codes and local regulations.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS A. Make the complete installation in accordance with all state and local municipal codes, all applicable codes and authorities having jurisdiction, and the applicable requirements and standards of the following : BS ASA AGA IEEE ANSI ASHRAE British Standards American Standards Association American Gas Association Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers American National Standards Institute American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ASME ASTM AWS AWWA IBR AMCA MSS NEC NEMA PDI SBI UL SMACNA NFPA EN DEWA CDD American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society for Testing and Materials American Welding Society American Water works Society Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers Air Moving and Conditioning Association manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry National Electrical Code National Electrical Manufacturers Association Plumbing and Drainage Institute Steel Boiler Institute Underwriters Laboratories Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association National Fire Protection Association European Nations Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Civil Defense Department in Dubai

Refer to the Architect for decisions on any items or requirements noted in the specifications or drawings which conflict with the standard listed below. Provide all work necessary to comply with these requirements at no extra cost to the Owner.

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ORGANISATION OF THE WORK A. B. Put work in place as fast as possible to meet all construction schedules. Keep a competent Engineer/ Superintendent in charge of the work. Replace such Engineer / Superintendent if unsatisfactory to the Project Manager. Provide every facility to permit inspection or observation of the work by the Engineer during the course of construction. Be responsible for work until its completion and final acceptance, replace any of the same which may be damaged, lost or stolen, without additional cost to the Owner.

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK A. Make all workmanship, equipment and materials supplied under these specifications acceptable to the Engineer who has the power to reject any items which in its judgement are not in full accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK A. The specifications and the accompanying drawings are intended to secure the provisions of all material, labour, equipment, and services necessary to install complete, tested, ready for operation and set to work the MEP in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings. Provide all systems complete with necessary appurtenances and minor auxiliaries, including offsets to clear interferences and supports, which are not shown but are needed to make each system complete in every respect. Provide all work described in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, or vice versa, in complete working order.

EXAMINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Before submitting a proposal, the contractor is responsible for visiting the site of the work and becoming thoroughly familiar with all conditions and limitations. The submission of a proposal will be construed as evidence that such an examination has been made, and later claims for labour, equipment or materials required for difficulties encountered which could have been foreseen had such an examination been made will not be recognized. Verify all grades, elevations, dimensions and clearances at the site. Verify existing conditions and bring any discrepancies to the Engineers attention in writing prior to proposal submission.

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SHOP DRAWINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED A. Prior to purchasing equipment or materials, submit a list of proposed manufacturers to the Engineer for approval. Shop drawings must comply with Division I conditions and bear the Contractors stamp certifying :
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i. That it has checked the submitted shop drawings

ii. That the submitted shop drawings is fully coordinated with all interfacing trades and with other trades where interferences may occur. iii. That the submitted shop drawings are in conformance with the contract documents, except for the following substitutions and / or changes. C. Prior to assembling or installing the work, submit the following for review : i. Catalog information and factory assembly drawings, as required for a complete explanation and description of all items of equipment / piping.

ii. Field installation drawings, as required to explain fully all procedures involved in erecting, mounting and connecting all items of equipment. iii. Scale drawings indicating insert and sleeve locations. iv. Scale composite drawings, showing all duct work, piping, lighting fixtures, main conduit runs and drainage piping above the hung ceilings and in the mechanical equipment rooms in relation with other trades (architectural and structural etc.) The drawings will indicate pipe and duct sizes and their elevation above the floor. Obtain layout of fire protection, HVAC and electrical work from the respective contractor for inclusion on the composite drawing. The signature of each contractor on the composite drawing will attest to full coordination of these drawings. v. Coordinated Builders work drawings D. Materials installed or work performed without acceptance of materials is done at the risk of the Contractor, and the cost of removal of such material or work, which is judged unsatisfactory for any reason, is at the expense of the Contractor plus cost of any other work affected. Shop Drawings and other submissions, which are submitted for review, will be returned with a Shop Drawing stamp indicating actions based on reviews that are made and Contractors responses that may be necessary. Actions noted regarding REVIEW and RESPONSE portions of the shop drawing stamp are defined as explained in project General Requirements (Division 1) and Contract General and Special Conditions.

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RECORD DRAWINGS A. Before commencing work, procure complete set of black and white prints of Contract Drawings. Maintain prints in field office and permanently record, in coloured pencil, on such prints, at time of occurrences, deviations from Contract Drawings, due to : 1. 2. 3. Filed Coordination Addenda Bulletins
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C. D. Dimension underground utilities from permanent identifiable structural points. Make drawings available for the Engineers periodic inspection and submit for review with AsBuilt drawings.

COORDINATION OF WORK WITH OTHER TRADES A. Scaled and figured dimensions with respect to the items are approximate only sizes of equipment have been taken form typical equipment items of the class indicated. Before proceeding with work, carefully check all dimensions and sizes and assume full responsibility for the fitting-in of equipment and materials to the building and to meet architectural and structural conditions. Refer to the Architectural Drawings for ceiling heights, locations and types of hung ceilings and furred spaces.

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DELIVERY AND RECEIVING A. Owner-furnished equipment will be delivered, crated or otherwise packaged to the site delivery point selected by the Project Manger. This Contractor is responsible for accepting delivery of all Owner-furnished items, which are under his trade jurisdiction and place them in their final location. Where items cannot be immediately placed in their final position, the Contractor is responsible for storing and protecting all Owner-furnished items until the time of their final installation. The contractor is responsible for the care and protection of the items until acceptance by the Owner.

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PROTECTION AND PRODUCT HANDLING OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A. Deliver and store Mechanical and Electrical equipment at the site, properly packed and crated until finally installed. Investigate each space through which equipment must be moved. If necessary, have equipment shipped from manufacturer in crated sections of size suitable for moving through restricted spaces. Adequately protect uninstalled and installed equipment and materials against loss or stealing, damage caused by water, paint, fire, plaster moisture, acids, fumes, dust to other environmental conditions, or physical damage, during delivery, storage, installation and shutdown conditions. Replace any damaged or stolen material without extra cost to the Owner. Provide effective protection for all material and equipment against damage that may be caused by environmental conditions. Provide effective protection against damage for all materials and equipment during shipment, and storage at the proper site. Cover all stored equipment to exclude dust and moisture. Place stored equipment on pallets or racks with appropriate weather cover. Protect all rough and finished floors and other finished surfaces from damage, which may be caused by construction materials and methods. Protect floor with tarpaulins, chip pans and
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oil-proof floor covering. Protect finished surfaces form welding and cutting splatters with baffles and splatter blankets. Protect finished surfaces from paint droppings, adhesive and other marring agents with drop cloths. Protect other surfaces with appropriate protective measures. F. Deliver materials to Site in manufacturers original unopened containers with manufacturers name and product identification clearly marked thereon.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS A. Provide Equipment and Materials required for installation under the Specifications new and without blemish or defect. Provide equipment and materials, which will meet the acceptance of authorities having jurisdiction over the work. Where such acceptance is contingent upon having the products listed or labeled by Underwriters Laboratories inc. or other test laboratory, provide products so listed or labeled. Where no specific indication as to the type or quality of material or equipment is indicated, furnish a first class standard article. Wherever a manufacturer of a product is specified and the terms other approved or approved equal or equal or similar to are used, the substituted item must conform in all respects to the specified item, and meet the Engineers approval. Consideration will not be given to claims that the substituted item meets the performance requirements with lesser minimum performance. In many cases, equipment is oversized to allow for pick-up loads, derating and future loads which cannot be delineated under this minimum performance. Substituted equipment where permitted and accepted must conform to space requirements. Replace at Contractors expense any substituted equipment that cannot meet space requirements, whether accepted or not. Make any modifications of related systems as a result of substitutions at Contractors expense. Note that shop drawings, or other information submitted in accordance with the requirements hereinbefore specified, do not assure that the Engineer attests to the dimensional suitability of the material or equipment involved. Engineers approval of shop drawings for substituted equipment, does not waive the Contractors responsibility to assure proper fit with adequate clearances for maintenance. Substitutions of equipment for that listed on the Schedules or designated by model number in the Specifications will not be considered if the proposed substitution is not a regular cataloged item shown in the current catalog of the manufacturer and has not been successfully used for a period of not less than five years or more.

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COMMISSIONING AND PERFORMANCE TESTING A. The commissioning and performance testing shall be carried out by an independent specialized firm. Full details of the capability and experience of such firm shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval.

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS A. After completion of all required equipment and system tests and unless specifically noted elsewhere in these specifications, provide at owners/operators convenience, knowledgeable
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personnel and necessary equipment to instruct and demonstrate the operation and maintenance of said equipment and systems. Arrange for the related manufacturer or authorized representative to assist with this orientation. The Orientation shall be a minimum of five (5) days in addition to start of time. B. Before requesting acceptance of work, furnish five (5) copies in bound form of a complete operation and maintanance manual, typewritten or printed.

GUARANTEES AND CETIFICATIONS A. Guarantee all work to be free from leaks and defects. Replace or repair, as directed by the Engineer, defective materials or workmanship, as well as damage to the work of the Trades resulting form same for the duration of stipulated guarantee periods. Submit certification attesting to the fact that specified performance and other criteria are met by all items of equipment.

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SITE VISITS FOR OBSERVATION A. As the project progresses, the Architect, at his discretion, will perform site visits to observe the mechanical and electrical installations. AT the conclusion of these site visits, punch lists or non-compliance notices will be issued to the appropriate Contractor for the deficiencies in the work of his trade. Complete all work and perform all corrective measures as required by the punch lists. After this corrective and completion work has been accomplished advise the Architect in writing that every item on the punch lists has been completed.

PAINTING A. Deliver all equipment with standard factory finish or as specified. Clean all equipment before acceptance by the Owner. Except as otherwise specified, priming will be done under other Sections of the work. Any material transported in a piping system will be color-coded. Positive identification of contents of a piping system shall be by lettered legend giving the name of the material in full or abbreviated form. Arrows will be used to indicate the direction of flow. Color-coding shall be applied to the entire exposed piping system. Identifying color of materials one word in piping systems are as : Material Blow-off water Fire protection water Fuel gas Hot Water Sanitary, water Sprinkler, water Storm sewer
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Color Yellow Red Yellow Yellow Green Red Green

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Make-up water Waste water Water Green Green Green

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