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[DIVISION 15: MECHANICAL]{.underline}

SECTION 15010 - BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

USE: Overall requirements for completion of the basic mechanical work.
This section is required for all projects involving mechanical works.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
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to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

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**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes 11/01

Metric: Not Applicable

Technical Update: 04/00

SECTION 15010

BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes overall requirements for mechanical work.

B. Complete System Required: In the absence of specific exceptions, the
mechanical work shall be complete in every detail. Miscellaneous items
of material and labor necessary to complete the work described,
indicated, or reasonably implied by the drawings or in the
specifications shall be included as part of the Contract as if fully
specified or drawn.

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LIST ITEMS OF WORK THAT MIGHT LOGICALLY BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED UNDER
THIS SECTION, BUT INSTEAD ARE SPECIFIED IN ANOTHER SECTION. THIS ARTICLE
IS RARELY REQUIRED.

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1.2 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Protect all mechanical work against theft, injury, or damage from all
causes until it has been tested and accepted. Be responsible for all
damages to the property of the Government during the construction and
the guarantee period.

1.3 DRAWINGS

A. Intent and Limitations: Small scale mechanical drawings are
diagrammatic and indicate only the general character, approximate
location, and extent of the work. Mechanical drawings do not attempt to
show details of building construction which may affect the mechanical
work. Examine architectural, structural, and electrical drawings to find
how mechanical work may be affected.

B. Dimensions: Do not scale measurements from mechanical drawings. Only
dimensions appearing on mechanical drawings may be used.

1.4 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Items not specifically outlined in this specification or on the
drawings shall be installed and complied with NFPA, SMACNA, OSHA, &
ASHRAE, UBC, UMC, and other applicable standards, etc.

1.5 RECORD DOCUMENT

A. Keep in custody during entire period of construction a current set of
drawings indicating all changes that have been made from the contract
drawings. Changes to be noted on the drawings shall include final
location of any piping or ductwork relocated more than 2-feet 0-inches
from where shown on the drawings, any changes in pipe size and final
location of all valves. Show any substituted equipment on applicable
schedules.

B. At the completion of the project, mark all valve tag numbers on the
drawings and submit to the Contracting Officer. This contract will not
be considered completed until these record drawings have been received
and reviewed by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 TEST REPORTS

A. All tests specified herein and/or called for by the Government are
witnessed and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

1.7 MAINTENANCE

A. Special Tools: At the completion of the project, provide one set of
special tools required to operate, adjust, dismantle, or repair any
equipment of this division. Special tools are those not normally found
in possession of mechanics or maintenance personnel.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Manufacturer\'s Information: Each major component of equipment shall
have a label or nameplate indicating the manufacturer, model or catalog
number, and electrical rating.

B. Refinishing: Material whose factory finish has been damaged shall be
refinished to match original factory finish.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Scope of Work: Furnish all labor material, equipment and services
necessary to construct the complete mechanical systems as indicated.

B. Electrical Work: Shall conform to the requirements of Division 16
specifications.

C. Manufacturer\'s Instructions: Material and equipment shall be
installed according to the manufacturer\'s instructions. When the
manufacturer\'s instructions are in conflict with these specifications,
furnish a copy of the manufacturer\'s instructions to the Contracting
Officer prior to installation and defer installation until the
Contracting Officer issues written instructions on which method shall be
followed.

D. Sleeves and Inserts: The Contractor shall be responsible for locating
and installing sleeves, inserts, and supports required during the
construction. Sleeves are required for wall, floor, and ceiling
penetrations. Sleeves and chases are prohibited in any structural member
except where approved by the Contracting Officer in writing.

E. Adjustments: The Contractor shall be responsible for adjustments in
the piping, ductwork, and equipment locations due to structural
obstructions or conflicts with work specified elsewhere.

F. Patching: Patching in every instance consists of completing the work
to match and blend in with the adjoining existing work in so far as
methods, materials and colors, and workmanship are concerned. Patches
which are not properly blended will be rejected and ordered redone.

1\. All cost of cutting and/or patching caused by improper coordination
by the Contractor shall be paid for by the Contractor.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

A. Workmanship shall be of first quality. the good appearance of the
work shall be of equal importance to its mechanical operation,. Lack of
quality workmanship shall be considered sufficient reason for rejection
of a system in whole or in part.

B. Install all equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations unless local codes or regulations take precedence.

C. Install so that all equipment can be easily serviced by access doors,
by unions and isolation valves in piping and/or other methods as
required.

D. Place or replace all equipment nameplates where they can easily be
seen and read without difficulty.

E. Perform all work in accordance with good commercial practice. Good
appearance of the finished work shall be of equal importance with its
mechanical efficiency. Unless noted otherwise, conceal all piping.

3.3 LUBRICATION OF EQUIPMENT

A. Lubricate all pieces of equipment per manufacturers recommendations
provided before operating any of the equipment and before turning the
building over to the Government.

3.4 HOUSEKEEPING

A. At the conclusion of each day's work, remove all empty boxes, all
crates and rubbish and leave the area where work has been done broom
clean.

3.5 COMPLETION

A. Following completion of the work, the Contractor shall:

1\. Clean all insulation covering, pipes, equipment and accessories to
properly receive a prime coat of paint.

2\. Replace air conditioning filters if units were operated during
construction.

3.6 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

A. The entire system shall be checked out and tested prior to final
testing of the system for acceptance by the Government. final testing of
the system shall be under the supervision of the manufacturer's
representative and shall be conducted in the presence of the Contracting
Officer. After the satisfactory completion of all tests, the Contractor
shall submit a letter to the Contracting Officer certifying that the
entire system is operational and has been placed in service.

3.7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS

A. Prior to acceptance of the system, furnish to the Government three
(3) sets of OPERATING instructions and manuals. Data to be furnished
shall include, but is not limited to, PROJECT DATA AND SUBMITTALS as
specified herein plus all other data and information necessary for the
proper operation and maintenance of the system. Contractor shall provide
the services of a factory trained representative of the manufacturer for
instruction to the Government personnel in proper operations and
maintenance of the system.

3.8 DEMOLITION

A. During the demolition phase, it is the responsibility of this
Contractor to carefully remove existing equipment or piping and related
items either as shown on the demolition drawings as being removed, or as
required for the work. these items shall be tagged, protected from
damage, and stored as directed by the Contracting Officer. Items
designated by the Contracting Officer to be disposed of, shall become
the property of the Contractor and be removed from the site at
Contractor's expense.

B. All existing site conditions shall be verified from field
measurements and necessary adjustment shall be made to the drawing
information. The record drawings shall reflect any existing piping
locations different from what is shown on the drawings.

C. If asbestos material, in any form, is discovered by the Contractor in
the process of his work, he shall report such occurrence to the
Contracting Officer immediately. The Contracting Officer will determine
the action to be taken for asbestos removal.

3.9 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for safe work practices complying
safety requirements per OSHA, industry standards and applicable city and
state safety rules.

[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