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O U T L I N E G U I D E

[DIVISION 15: MECHANICAL]{.underline}

SECTION 15441 ‑ PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM

USE: Furnishing and installing plumbing fixtures and trim. Unique job
requirements may require specific coverage in the following
specification sections:

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[[ ]{.underline}\] provide for
information to be inserted, as appropriate to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface,
**and *italics* within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
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Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specifications that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST-110
or call (303) 987-6851.

F. DESIGN NOTES:

1\. Consider ADA Accessibility when specifying fixtures, equipment, and
accessories.

2\. DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes 10/99

Metric: Not Applicable

Technical Update: 04/00

SECTION 15441

PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: \[Furnishing\] \[and\] \[installing\] plumbing
fixtures and trim, equipment, accessories and appurtenances within the
building.

B. Related Sections:

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THIS SECTION, BUT INSTEAD ARE SPECIFIED IN ANOTHER SECTION. THIS ARTICLE
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Disinfection of Water Distribution Section 02512

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01330 ‑ Submittal
Procedures.

B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for the plumbing fixtures and trim to
be used on this project.

C. Installation Instructions: Submit \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s installation instructions for the plumbing fixtures and
trim to be used on this project.

D. Shop Drawings: Submit \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of shop drawings for
the plumbing fixtures and trim to be used on this project. \[A bill of
materials shall be furnished with the shop drawings.\] \[Include a
schedule showing the location of \[[ ]{.underline}.\] Drawings shall be
\[same\] \[larger\] scale as the full size Contract Drawings.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer\'s Qualifications: A company regularly engaged in the
manufacture of plumbing fixtures and trim, and who issues a complete
catalog of data on such products.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General:

1\. Fixtures: Shall be new, free from flaws and blemishes with finished
surfaces clear, smooth and bright.

2\. Fittings: Visible parts of fixture brass and accessories shall be
heavily chrome‑plated.

3\. Protection: Fixtures shall be protected against use and damage
during construction.

4\. Color: Fixture color shall be \[white\] \[colored\] and shall be
complete with all specialties, trim, supports, and related items
required by the specified fixtures.

5\. Stops: Provide screwdriver operated stops and escutcheons on all
piping connections to fixtures.

6\. P‑Traps: Furnish chrome‑plated adjustable cast brass P‑trap with
tubing drain to wall. Size to match tail piece with chrome‑plated
escutcheon.

B. Fixtures:

1\. Fixture Fittings and Trim: Shall conform to ASME A 112.18.1M.

2\. Faucets: Shall have replaceable seats or replaceable cartridges and
crown or level style handles.

3\. Trim: For water closets and urinals shall conform to ANSI A
112.19.5.

4\. Flushometer Valves: Shall conform to ANSI A 112.19.5.

5\. Water Closets:

a\. Flushometer Type: \[Elongated\] \[physically handicapped\]
\[regular\] bowl with large diaphragm exposed flushometer valve, with
side handle \[at least 39 inches above floor\] siphon jet, \[floor\]
\[wall\] outlet with back open front seat \[top spud\] \[long flush
connection top spud\] \[back spud\] and \[wax\] outlet gasket. The
flushometer valve‑closet bowl combination shall be manufacturer\'s
standard water conservation models and shall consume 3 1/2 gallons plus
or minus 1/2 gallon per complete flushing cycle.

b\. Tank Type: \[Elongated\] \[regular\] \[physically handicapped\] bowl
with integral unlined tank, close coupled siphon jet, floor outlet,
white closed front seat with cover, wax floor outlet gasket, \[3/8\]
\[1/2\] inch inlet and \[3/8\] \[1/2\] inch outlet stops with \[solder\]
\[compression\] \[slip joint\] \[flare\] \[pipe internal\] \[pipe
external\] end, and antisiphon float valve. Tank‑bowl combination shall
be manufacturer\'s standard water conservation model and shall consume 3
1/2 gallons plus or minus 1/2 gallon per complete flushing cycle.

6\. Urinals: Wall hung with \[concealed supports\] \[chair carrier\]
\[integral trap, projection bowl\] \[integral trap and extended
shields\] \[wash out\] \[siphon jet\] flushing action, large diaphragm
exposed flushometer valve with side oscillating handle, inlet spuds for
\[top\] \[or\] \[rear\] supply connection, and \[slip tees for two or
more urinals shall have \[3/4\] \[one\] inch connection to
flushometers\]. Urinal‑flushometer valve combination shall be capable of
accomplishing a complete flushing cycle with a flushing volume of 1-1/2
gallons plus or minus 1/4 gallon. \[Urinal‑flushometer valve
combinations shall be manufacturer\'s standard water conservation
models.\]

7\. Lavatories:

a\. Wall‑mounted: Straight back; enameled cast iron; \[20‑ by 18‑\]
\[19‑ by 17‑\] inch minimum rectangular bowl \[19‑inch minimum oval
bowl\] \[shallow design bowl to facilitate wheelchair access\]; center
set copper alloy faucets with \[integral raised seat\] \[or\]
\[replaceable seat\] and valve disc arranged to \[eliminate rotative
motion between disc and seat\] \[rotate on the set\]; copper alloy
\[indexed turn\] \[level\] \[tee\] \[four arm\] \[or\] \[crown\] type
handle; copper alloy pop‑up drains; copper alloy stops and handles;
copper alloy adjustable P‑trap \[with cleanout plug\] and \[1 1/4\]
\[1 1/2\]‑inch outlet; copper alloy escutcheons for faucets, walls and
floors; supported by a concealed wall hanger attached through the wall
\[with leg support\]; exposed metal parts of a \[bright\] \[satin
chromium plated\] finish and equipped with a \[nonadjustable flow
control device to limit water flow to 3 GPM at 40 psig.\] \[push‑button
timed water-flow valve\].

b\. Countertop‑mounted: Enameled cast iron; \[20‑ by 18‑inch minimum
rectangular bowl\] \[19‑inch minimum oval bowl\]; center set copper
alloy faucets with \[integral raised seat\] \[or\] replaceable seat\]
and valve disc arranged to \[eliminate rotative motion between disc and
seat\] \[rotate on the seat\]; copper alloy \[indexed turn\] \[lever\]
\[tee\] \[four arm\] \[or\] \[crown\] type handle; copper alloy pop‑up
drains; copper alloy stops and handles with \[solder\] compression\]
\[slip joint\] \[flare\] \[pipe internal thread\] \[pipe external
thread\] end inlet and \[flare\] \[compression\] \[slip joint\] end
outlet; copper alloy adjustable P‑traps \[with cleanout plug\] and
\[1-1/4\] \[1-1/2\]‑inch outlet; copper alloy escutcheons for faucets,
walls, and floors; supported by a concealed wall hanger attached through
the wall \[with leg support\]; exposed metal parts \[bright\] \[satin
chromium plated\] finish; spout strainer with \[external\] \[or\]
\[internal\] threads, and equipped with a \[nonadjustable flow control
device to limit water flow to 3 GPM at 40 psig.\] \[push‑button timed
water‑flow valve\].

8\. Showers: Shower cabinets shall be \[porcelain‑enameled steel,\]
\[baked enamel coated steel,\] \[corrosion‑resisting steel,\] \[or\]
\[glass fiber reinforced polyester resin (FRP)\], \[without receptor\]
\[with porcelain enameled steel, terrazzo, or integrally molded plastic
receptor\] conforming to ANSI Z 124.2. Shower heads shall be
chrome‑plated copper alloy \[vandal‑proof\] with \[nonadjustable\]
\[adjustable\] spray and equipped for maximum flow of 3.0 GPM at 40
psig. Valves shall be chrome‑plated copper alloy \[thermostatic\]
\[mechanical\] \[pressure balancing\] \[mixing valves\] \[push‑button
timed water‑flow valves\] with front accessible stops. Shower drains
shall have bronze body and chrome‑plated strainer and shall conform to
ANSI 112.21.1.

9\. Bathtubs: Bathtubs shall be \[enameled cast iron\] \[porcelain
enameled formed steel\] or \[glass fiber reinforced polyester resin
(FRP)\], conforming to \[ANSI A 112.19.1\] \[ANSI A 112.19.4\] \[ANSI Z
124.1.\] Valves shall be chrome plated copper alloy mechanical mixing
valves with front accessible stops. Drains shall be pop‑up or trip lever
type of chrome‑plated copper or copper alloy.

10\. Service Sinks: Enameled cast iron, 22 by 18 by 10 1/2 inches deep
with rim guard, exposed body vacuum breaker, integral stops, and
3/4‑inch hose coupling thread at the outlet. Cast iron P‑trap with
adjustable floor flange.

11\. Mop Sink: Single bowl of masonry construction, floor‑mounted
against a single back wall, 24 by 24 by 12 inches deep, with 6‑inch drop
front with stainless steel cap integral on drop front, combination
faucets with integral stops, top brace, copper alloy faucet bodies, and
level type handles, spouts, escutcheons, strainers, P‑traps, stopper
type drain and backflow preventor.

12\. Kitchen Sink: \[Corrosion resisting formed steel\] \[enameled cast
iron\] \[single\] \[double\] \[triple\] bowl sink with \[7\]‑inch bowls;
combination faucet of \[two valve\] \[single lever\] type with swing
spout, aerator \[and spray assembly\] and cup strainer drain.

13\. Electric Water Coolers: Shall be single bubbler type \[free
standing\] \[wall hung\], mechanically cooled with an air cooled
condenser having a delivery of \[4.75\] gallons per hour of 50 degrees F
and inlet water temperature of 80 degrees F. Unit shall conform to UL
399 and ARI 1010, with freeze protection thermostat.

14\. Emergency Shower and Eyewash: Wall‑mounted type without cabinet or
partitions, self‑closing shower control valve, stainless steel eyewash
receptor with foot‑operated eyewash control valve. Unit shall conform to
ANSI 358.1.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Check millwork shop drawings. Confirm
location and size of fixtures and openings before rough‑in and
installation.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install materials and equipment as shown on the drawings and
according to the manufacturer\'s printed instructions and applicable
industry standards.

B. Rough‑In Work: Shall be accomplished as construction progresses to
minimize cutting, eliminating interferences.

C. Location: Equipment requiring service and maintenance shall be
located in fully accessible positions. Furnish access doors for this
purpose when required.

D. Traps: Install each fixture with trap, easily removable for servicing
and cleaning. At completion, thoroughly clean plumbing fixtures and
equipment.

E. Supplies: Provide chrome‑plated rigid or flexible supplies to
fixtures with screwdriver stops, reducers and escutcheons.

F. Carriers: Install wall mounted lavatories, urinals and water closets
with approved wall carriers, model to suit installation.

G. Fixture Mounting: Mount fixtures the following heights above finished
floor, unless otherwise specified.

[WATER CLOSET]{.underline}

Standard 15 inches to top of bowl rim

Handicapped 17 inches to top of bowl rim

[WATER CLOSET FLUSH VALVE]{.underline}

Standard 44 inches above floor

Handicapped 40 inches above floor

[URINAL]{.underline}

Standard 22 inches to top of bowl rim

Handicapped 17 inches to top of bowl rim

[URINAL FLUSH VALVE]{.underline}

Standard 52 1/2 inches above floor

Handicapped 47 1/2 inches above floor

[LAVATORY]{.underline}

Standard 31 inches to top of bowl rim

Handicapped 30 inches to bottom of basin rim

\[[ELECTRIC WATER COOLER]{.underline}\] \[[DRINKING
FOUNTAIN]{.underline}\]

Standard 42 inches to top of spout

Handicapped 36 inches to top of spout

[SHOWER HEAD]{.underline}

Standard 84 inches to head

Handicapped 48 inches to head

[SHOWER VALVE]{.underline}

Standard 43 inches above floor

Handicapped 37 1/2 inches above floor

[HOSE BIBBS/WALL HYDRANTS/PUSH BUTTON FAUCET]{.underline}

Standard As shown on drawings

H. Floor Mounted Water Closet: Solidly attach floor mounted water
closets to floor with lag screws. Lead flashing shall not hold closet in
place.

I. Vacuum Breakers: Hose bibbs and faucets with hose connections shall
have vacuum breakers.

3.3 SCHEDULES

A. Fixture Piping Schedule: Listed below is a schedule of the rough‑in
fixture piping connections with the minimum sizes or requirements for
particular fixtures:

FIXTURE HOT WATER COLD WATER WASTE VENT

Lavatories \[1/2 inch\] \[1/2 inch\] \[1-1/2 inches\]\[1-1/4 inches\]

Service Sink \[1/2 inch\] \[1/2 inch\] \[2 inches\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

Mop Receptor \[1/2 inch\] \[1/2 inch\] \[3 inches\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

Kitchen Sink \[1/2 inch\] \[1/2 inch\] \[1-1/2 inches\]\[1-1/4 inches\]

\[Electric Water ‑ ‑ \[1/2 inch\] \[1-1/4 inches\] \[1-1/4 inches\]

Cooler\] \[Drinking

Fountain\]

Water Closet ‑ ‑ \[1/2 inch\] \[1-1/4 inches\] \[1-1/4 inches\]

(Flush Valve)

Water Closet ‑ ‑ \[1 inch\] \[4 inches\] \[2 inches\]

(Tank Type)

Water Closet - - \[3/8 inch\] \[3 inches\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

(Flushometer/

Tank Type)

Urinals ‑ ‑ \[3/4 inch\] \[2 inch\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

(Flush Valve)

FIXTURE HOT WATER COLD WATER WASTE VENT

Urinals ‑ ‑ \[1/2 inch\] \[2 inches\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

(Tank Type)

Floor Drains ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ \[4 inches\] \[1-1/2 inches\]

Hose Bibbs \[3/4 inch\] \[3/4 inch\] - ‑ ‑ -

Sill Cock - - \[3/4 inch\] - - - -

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section
will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item
in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION