SECTION
TENANT AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
1.
MECHANICAL
1.1
Labour, Materials & Fees
a.
Provide all labour and new materials for the complete installation of the
systems. Ensure that complete
installation meets with the approval of all authorities having jurisdiction in
accordance with all codes, etc.
b.
Arrange and pay for all permits and fees required for this installation.
c.
Use materials that are C.S.A.,
U.L.C., code approved, and C.G.A. or Ontario Hydro certified for the intended
application.
d.
Comply with the intent of the base building specifications.
e.
Comply with the requirements as outlined in the Landlord's "Design
Criteria Manual".
1.2
Examine the Site
a.
Examine the site and be familiar with all the conditions covered by these
specifications. Extras will not be
allowed for failure to properly evaluate conditions.
b.
Take field dimensions prior to any installation.
1.3
Compliance With Codes
Comply
with all latest relevant codes and local regulations having jurisdiction
including O.B.C., N.B.C., N.F.P.A. 13, C.G.A. 149.1, C.S.A., O.W.R.A. 675/85,
Canadian Plumbing Code, and Ontario Hydro Codes.
1.4
Debris & Clean Up
Keep
premises clean as work progresses, avoid accumulation of debris, ensure that
during construction all open vents are sealed and any controls (thermostats
etc.) are covered. On completion of the
work, clean up and remove from site all scrap materials resulting from the
work. Clean all equipment prior to final
inspection.
1.5
Co-ordination & Co-operation
Co-ordinate
the work with all trades to ensure work may progress without delay. Arrange the schedule of all work in
co-operation with the General Contractor.
Co-ordinate
the work with all trades and co-operate to ensure services do not conflict with
the other services and / or structure.
Make
allowances for such items as offsets to accommodate actual field
conditions. Refer to structural and
architectural drawings (or site visit) for further building information.
Mechanical
contractor shall indicate in red ink on an extra set of white prints all
changes and deviations from locations on plans as job progresses. On completion of the work provide the
landlord with two sets of completed drawings showing location of all equipment,
piping, ducting etc.
1.6
Warranty
Guarantee
all work, equipment and materials for one year from substantial completion of
the contract (A/C unit compressors - 5 years).
Ensure
that all equipment is properly guaranteed by the manufacturer.
1.7
Shop Drawings
Submit
shop drawings of all fixtures and equipment (including wiring diagrams) to the
Landlord for approval. Approval of shop
drawings is gratuitous and does not relieve the contractor of his
responsibilities.
1.8
Cutting and Patching
Provide
cutting and patching for work. Arrange
to provide for the making good to finishes and include for the cost of this
work.
1.9
Wiring
All
power wiring: Electrical
Specifications
24
volt wiring only: Electrical
Specifications
Include
for all necessary starters, disconnects, transformers and relays etc.
Ensure
co-ordination between trades to avoid gaps and overlaps and to ensure all
equipment is operational.
1.10
Demonstration
Allow
for demonstration of all equipment to the Landlord and the Landlord's operating
staff.
1.11
Miscellaneous
Provide
structural steel support members as necessary to hang equipment, fans,
ductwork, and piping from the building structure. Paint all miscellaneous bare metal one coat
grey oxide primer.
1.12
Alternatives
Assume
full responsibility that the equipment offered as an alternative is suitable
for the space allocated, and for any additional costs to any part of the work
resulting from the use of an alternate.
No
deviation from plans and specifications will be allowed unless written approval
and consent is first obtained from the Landlord.
1.13
Maintenance & Operating Instructions
Provide
two copies of manufacturers’ maintenance and operating instructions for all
equipment.
Present
the instruction in indexed three ring hard cover binders, with spine label
project indicator, and index sheet.
Including all shop drawings, permits, warranty details, certificates,
contractor names, and telephone number lists for all project trades in this
manual.
1.14 Interruption of Services
Any
interruptions of the base building systems shall be co-ordinated with the
Landlord for the time and duration and shall strictly adhere to the Landlord's
instructions in this regard.
Include
cost of premium time in tender price for the work outside normal working hours
to maintain all mechanical services in operation without disruption to existing
tenants.
1.15 Workmanship
Employ
a responsible foreman to supervise the work and retain for duration of
construction period.
Employ
only skilled plumbers, steam fitters, sheet metal workers for the execution of
the work. Workmanship shall be first
class as regards to durability, efficiency, safety, and neatness of detail.
2.
PLUMBING:
2.1
Piping Materials
a.
Condensate drain piping: Type
'M' copper.
b.
Heat pump supply and return piping:
Steel pipe 50mm and smaller - schedule 40 electric weld or seamless
c.
Copper pipe 50mm and smaller type 'L' hard drawn copper with wrought
copper solder type fittings.
d.
All elbows shall be long radius type.
e.
Victaulic and Gustin-Bacon systems are acceptable equals.
f.
Gate valves up to 50mm:
Crane 428
Jenking 810
RW/Toyo 293
Newman
Hattersley T605.
g.
Globe Valves up to 50mm:
Crane 7
Jenking 1068
RW/Toyo 221
Newman
Hattersley 13.
h.
Ball valves up to 50mm:
Crane 915
Jenking 33
RW/Toyo 5044A
B6000
Newman
Hattersley 1969AT.
i.
Flow balancing valves: Armstrong
CBV.
j.
Domestic water piping:
Type 'L' copper.
Exposed piping in finished areas shall be chrome plated.
k.
Drain and vent lines:
Cast iron with mech. joints, copper DWV or aluminum DWV
pipe with cast iron fittings.
l.
Condensate drain piping: Type
'M' copper.
m.
Domestic water valves:
Crane 438 and 1320
Jenking 310 and 313
RW/TOYO 280A and 281A.
n.
Shock absorbers:
Ancon shok-gard
Enpoco - HT series
Zurn - Shok Trol.
o.
When using solder on portable water piping, use 0.2% maximum lead solder
or alternatively use 90/5/5 (tin/silver/antimony) lead free solder.
2.2
Piping Supports
a.
Support all piping using Clevis type hangers and riser clamps. Use hangers of the same material as pipe, or
insulating inserts between hanger and pipe.
Grinnell, Myatt, Economec or equivalent.
b.
Provide pipe covering protection saddle at each hanger where pipes are
insulated.
2.3
Escutcheon Plates
Provide escutcheon plates at all walls where pipes are
exposed to view.
2.4
Unions
Provide
unions to connect all piping to equipment to facilitate ease of maintenance.
2.5
Pipe Insulation:
a.
Insulate all domestic cold water piping and horizontal condensate drain
lines with 1" thick fibreglass heavy density pipe insulation with all
service jacket (ASJ). Adhere a factory
applied vapour barrier jacket lap smoothly and securely at the longitudinal
seams with vapour barrier adhesive.
Adhere 3" butt joint strips over all end joints to ensure a
continuous vapour barrier.
b.
Insulate domestic hot water piping with 1" thick fibreglass heavy
density pipe insulation with full service jacket.
c.
Finish all exposed insulation with 6 oz fire retarding canvas.
d.
Clearly label pipe contents on pipe surface (i.e. D.H.W. or D.C.W.) and
identify flow direction.
e.
Piping shall be concealed in finished areas and grouped so that valves
etc. are accessible through as few access panels as possible.
f.
Run piping parallel to building lines with crossing over kept to a
minimum.
g.
Identify all visible piping fully exposed or in accessible spaces (i.e.
lay-in ceilings) with legend lettering (see below), direction of flow and field
colour band.
Legend & Flow Field Colour
Medium Legend Arrow Colour Band
Heat Pump Water Supply H.P.W.S. Black Light Green
Heat Pump Water Return H.P.W.R. Black Light Green
Condensate Cond. Black Black
Cold Water C.W. Black Light Blue
Domestic Hot Water D.H.W. Black Dark Blue
Sanitary Sewer San. White Black
Plumbing Vent Line Vent Black Black
Radiation Heat Supply
Radiant Heat Return
Condenser Water Supply CWS White Dark Green
Condenser Water Return CWR White Dark Green
2.6
Valve Tagging
a.
All valves shall have securely affixed to them a brass plate tag with
embossed black numbers.
b.
Prepare for the Landlord a list of valve numbers indicating location and
function.
2.7
Access Doors
Provide
approved access doors to all valves, and etc.
2.8
Liquid Heat Transfer
a.
Provide heat pumps as noted on drawings.
b.
Refer to original base building specification for maintenance, flushing,
installation, etc., on heat pumps.
2.9
Drains
a.
Provide Enpoco E-1000-R5-CI-PB-
b.
All interior floor drains shall be piped and connected to trap seal
primers
2.10
Cleanouts
Install all floor cleanouts with
standard TY branch or Y branch and blend using Enpoco 3000-CI cleanouts with
cover to suit floor finish.
2.11
Plumbing Alternatives
Enpoco numbers used in drains and
cleanouts. Equivalent alternates by
Zurn, Ancon or Rototech Smith are acceptable.
2.12
Plumbing Vents
Plumbing vents are not necessarily
shown on drawings. However, install vent
system in accordance with O.W.R.A. 675/85.
3.
H.V.A.C.
3.1
Ductwork
a.
Provide
ductwork as indicated on drawings.
b.
Provide
all ductwork to "SMACNA" standards.
Fabricate all ductwork from galvanised steel to the clear inside
dimensions as noted on the drawings, with all flat surfaces cross broken.
c.
Install
all ducts free from leaks and seal all holes with 3M #474 tape
d.
Duct
thickness as follows:
|
Maximum Size |
Gauge |
|
Up to 12" |
26 |
|
13" to 30" |
24 |
|
31" and Over |
22 |
e.
Where
any construction impediment or requirement renders the dimensions impossible,
alter ductwork so as to give an effective cross sectional area equal to that
originally shown without exceeding an aspect ratio of 4:1. Make changes at no additional cost to the
owners.
f.
Use
bends where possible. Use square elbows
c/w turning vanes wherever bends are impractical. Duro Dyne "Durovane Rail" or Hart
& Cooley "Ducturn" or equal.
g.
Brace
ducts so they do not vibrate or sag.
Support horizontal ducts up to 20" wide with 1" x14 ga.
galvanised straps passing under ducts, on 8'0" centres. Use angle iron support for ducts over
20" wide or deep.
a.
Provide
approved access doors to all balancing and fire dampers, and etc.
h.
Supply
and install splitter dampers at all supply air branch take-offs. Dur-Dyne
b.
Paint
inside ductwork black where visible through grilles, etc.
i.
Flexible
ducting to be class 1 air duct connectors as listed and labelled by
Underwriter's Laboratories of Canada, with flame spread of not more than 25 and
smoke development classification of not more than 50.
j.
All
round duct through 24" diameter shall be United Sheet Metal spiral
lock-seam Uni-seal duct manufactured from galvanised steel meeting
|
Diameter |
Metal Thickness |
|
3" - 8" |
28 |
|
9" - 14" |
28 |
|
15" - 24" |
26 |
k.
All
fittings shall be United Sheet Metal standard, or equal, uniform fittings
manufactured from galvanised steel meeting
|
Diameter |
Metal Thickness |
|
3" - 8" |
24 |
|
9" - 14" |
24 |
|
15" - 24" |
22 |
3.2
Duct Insulation
a.
Insulate
ductwork with 1" thick internal neoprene coated fibreglass duct liner
where indicated. Adhere with min 50 %
covering of fire retarding adhesive and supplement with welding pins.
b.
Make
provisions for duct liner so that sizes shown on drawings are clear inside
dimensions inside the insulation.
3.3
Fire Dampers
a.
Provide
Ruskin or controlled air ULC rated Type B fire dampers.
b.
Install
in accordance with N.F.P.A. 90A rated to suit fire rating of membrane to be
protected.
3.4
Fans
a.
Provide
fans as scheduled on the drawings.
b.
Adjust
fans and motors to operate quietly, and make dampers tight to prevent
vibration.
c.
Provide
fans with spring isolation to give a minimum 95% efficiency.
d.
Provide
flexible connections at each fan 24 oz. per yard tensile strength of not less
than 500 lbs. with metal to 3" fabric to metal "Grip-Loc" duct
connections.
3.5
Balancing
a.
Engage
the service of the Landlord’s balancing contractor to balance and test all air
handling systems under this section.
b.
This
contractor shall:
i.
Review
drawings, specifications, and installed work to ensure that systems may be
properly balanced in accordance with drawings.
Advise installing contractor of any additional requirements for
effective balancing.
ii.
Ensure
that air handling systems are free from obstructions, that dampers are
positioned correctly, that moving equipment is lubricated in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations, and that filters are clean.
iii.
Demonstrate
that the air handling system's performance is as specified and adjust variable
speed pulley's and volume control dampers where necessary. Each diffuser and grille shall supply or
exhaust specified quantity with +/-5%.
iv.
Tabulate
and certify test results on suitable forms and submit to the Landlord for
approval record.
v.
Perform
this work in accordance with procedures and standards described in SMACNA
"Balancing and Adjusting Manual".
3.6
Control Dampers
a.
Dampers
shall be opposed or parallel blade low leakage type.
b.
Frames
to be reinforced extruded aluminum with vinyl jamb and blade seals. Blades to
be 6" maximum on centres. Damper actuators shall be oil submerged, spring
return, two position 120/1/60 electric type. Bearings to be non-corrosive
nylon.
c.
Damper
seal shall be designed for minimum air leakage by means of overlapping seals.
d.
Dampers
to be Nailor Hart, Ruskin or approved equal.
3.7
Variable (Constant) Air Volume Valves (V.A.V.)
Refer to schedules for type, capacity and size of
variable volume air valves. Install in locations shown on plans. All controls to match existing valves
(Siemens).
3.8
Controls
a.
Provide
for new and relocation of existing control components as indicated on drawings.
b.
Controls
are to be supplied by "Siemens” or match existing and installed by the
base building contractor. However,
heatpump thermostats are to be Climate Master Model # AT0907.
3.9
Control Air Tubing
Minimum Requirements:
a.
Copper Tubing:
Hard drawn seamless type.
b.
Polyethylene tubing and polyethylene jacketed tubing bundles.
i.
Maximum operating pressure: 80
p.s.i. at 140oF.
ii.
iii.
Number coded tubing in polyethylene jacketed tubing bundles.
iv.
"FR" stamped along entire length of tubing.
c.
Conceal tubing whenever in public areas, run parallel to building lines
wherever exposed in mechanical rooms.
d.
Install tubing using standard connectors and adapter fittings.
e.
Install tubing with the building insulation between it and the outer
building surface so that the tubing is isolated from the outdoor air
temperature.
f.
Support tubing at regular intervals.
4.
ELECTRICAL
4.1
General
a.
All work shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the Ontario
Hydro Code, Local Inspection, Ontario Building Code, and any other ordinance.
b.
Examine the site and all drawings and specifications of all trades and be
familiar with the work of this trade. No
allowances will be made for the failure to do so.
c.
All electrical work shall comply with C.S.A. electrical bulletins
applicable to tender close. Where
specific bulletins are not named they are still considered an integral part of
this specification.
d.
Grounding shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario
Electrical Code. Provide all grounding
required regardless if not shown on the drawings.
e.
Provide all new materials having C.S.A. approval. All workmanship shall be first class in
regard to standard practices, safety, accessibility, durability and neatness of
detail for acceptance by the Landlord's representative.
f.
Arrange and pay for all permits and inspection fees required for the work
of this trade. It is the responsibility
of this contractor to submit to the Electrical Inspection Department and/or
supply authority any and all drawings and specifications required for permits,
fees, approvals, examinations and services.
g.
Provide all cutting and patching required for the work of this trade. All
shop painted equipment damaged in transit shall be touched-up to match existing
finish.
h.
Avoid accumulation of debris as the work progresses. On completion of the
work, clean up and remove from the site all scrap materials resulting from the
work of this trade.
i.
Co-ordinate the work of this trade with all other trades on the job so
that the work may progress without delay.
j.
Prior to final inspection, clean all electrical equipment. Clean all
construction dust and dirt from installed equipment at the conclusion of the
job.
k.
Upon completion of the work, provide the final unconditional certificate
of acceptance from Ontario Hydro Inspection Department to the Landlord.
l.
Provide a one year guarantee on all materials, and labour from the date
of acceptance by the owner.
m.
The Electrical Contractor shall adjust phase loading, such as not to
exceed a 10% phase imbalance.
n.
The electrical contractor shall submit shop drawings for power
distribution equipment, fire alarm equipment, and all luminaries with
associated equipment, i.e. poles, brackets etc. to the Landlord.
o.
The shop drawings shall bear the name of the manufacturer, the
manufacturer's catalogue number, and the engineer's designation, along with all
pertinent information on each piece of equipment.
p.
All equipment shall be mounted,
plumed true.
q.
The electrical contractor shall obtain one set of blueprints, for 'as
built' purposes, and make all necessary revisions on these blueprints to
reflect actual on-site changes.
r.
At the end of construction, prior to final inspection by the engineer,
the electrical contractor shall submit the as built drawings for review. Final
inspection will not be carried out until these drawings are submitted.
s.
The base building specifications shall form an integral part of this
specification and shall be strictly adhered to.
t.
The interior design drawings are to be consulted for all locations of
devices and mounting instructions. Where device styles, colour, or orientation
are specified on the interior design drawings these shall be strictly followed.
Where requests by the designer are in conflict with the applicable codes, the
Landlord's engineer shall be contacted for a decision.
u.
The Tenants electrical contractor shall be responsible for the
installation and certification of any metered service. The fees and deposits
for such metered service shall be the sole responsibility of the Tenant /
Contractor.
4.2
Conduits and Raceways
a.
Use
b.
Design is based on copper
conductors except where shown on the drawings, aluminum conductors may be used
only for feeders 1/0 AWG or larger. Size
the aluminum conductors to the equivalent capacity of copper conductors. Conductors in underground raceways may be
RWU90 in poly pipe.
c.
Terminate aluminum feeder
conductors with pressure connectors, and utilise an oxide preventative solution
"Penetrox" on all bare surfaces. Lugs to be aluminum or
aluminum/copper alloy only.
d.
All
conductors are to be installed in raceways as described below;
i.
Interior exposed surface
raceways, branch circuit wiring from panel, concealed in accessible ceilings
and walls or in concrete block construction: E.M.T. Raceways.
ii.
In metal stud partition walls, branch circuit wiring from panels in suite
or tenant occupancies, in concrete block walls for final drops and for final
drops to fixtures in ceiling spaces (Length not to exceed 3 M in this
application); Armoured Cable (Bx).
iii.
All conduit and wiring is to be concealed in all finished areas.
iv.
Minimum raceway size for telephone and communication conductors is 19 mm
(3/4 ").
5.
DEVICES
5.1
Switches
a.
Specification grade rated 15A, 125VAC, single pole, single throw (3-way
or 4-way as noted on drawings).
b.
Spec grade, rated 15A, 240VAC, single pole single throw (3-way or 4-way
as noted on drawings).
c.
Manufacturers: Smith & Stone, Harvey Hubbell, Leviton, Pass &
Seymour, Eagle or equal 4.
5.2
Receptacles
a.
Spec grade, duplex, rated 15A, 125VAC, EEMAC 5-15R configuration,
U-ground.
b.
Isolated ground, duplex, rated 15A, 125VAC, EEMAC 5-15R configuration,
insulated, isolated U-ground.
c.
Ground fault interrupting Class A duplex, rated 15A, 125VAC, EEMAC 5-15R configuration,
trip at 4-6 MA fault current. C/W push to test and reset buttons.
5.3
Cover Plates
Smoothline bakelite, colour to match
switches and receptacles. Coverplates to be of the same manufacturer as the
devices.
5.4
Dimmers
a.
Lutron Nova "T" Series. Wattage as indicated. Provide
appropriate wall boxes for corresponding dimmer size. Do not gang dimmers in
one outlet box.
b.
Manufacturers: Smith & Stone, Levito, Ideal, Prescolite or equal.
5.5
Equipment isolating disconnects
a.
Disconnecting devices to be sized for the current carrying capacities of
the equipment to be isolated. Provide
number of poles as required by the equipment to be isolated. Type of enclosure as indicated below:
i.
Dust free or standard - EEMAC Type 1.
ii.
Outdoor or damp location -EEMAC Type 3R.
iii.
For direct exposure to water under pressure - EEMAC Type 4.
iv.
For high dust concentration of
non-ignitable dust - EEMAC Type
b.
Manufacturers:
Commander, Arrow-Hart, Scepter,
c.
All devices of the same type, size and rating are to be of the same
manufacturer throughout the project.
5.6
Service and Distribution
a.
Acceptable manufacturers for the distribution equipment include:
i.
Commander, Federal Pioneer Limited, ITE (Seimens), Square D,
Westinghouse.
b.
Label all disconnect switches, starters, and panels to clearly indicated
equipment controlled or area serviced.
Indicate fuse size and type on all fused disconnects.
c.
Provide circuit breaker panels of the type, with ampere capacity, number
of poles, branch breaker capacity etc., as specified in panel schedule. Mounting to be as indicated.
d.
Provide a typed directory card on the inside of the panel door in a metal
frame with clear plastic cover.
e.
All branch breakers shall be thermal-magnetic trip indicated, ambient
temperature compensated and bolted to the bus-bar.
f.
All surface mounted equipment shall be mounted on 19 mm (3/4")
plywood backboard.
5.7
Lighting
All primary standard base building office lights must be
controllable by Fifth Light Technology’s dimmable ballasts. Where atypical fixtures are installed (i.e.
pot-lights, valence lights, etc.), provide fixtures complete with all
accessories and mounting hardware, and lamps as approved by the Landlord.
Acceptable products are manufactured by Sylvannia,
Extra base building fixtures are
available from the Landlord.
5.8
Emergency Power
a.
An emergency lighting circuit at 347V, 15A, is provided by the Landlord
to receptacles located in the ceiling space. Receptacles are identified as
emergency power.
b.
Emergency fixtures are direct wired to the emergency circuit.
c.
Emergency lighting circuit is fed from and emergency generator. When the
generator engages it has a starting time of approximately 8 to 13 seconds.
d.
Exit Fixtures
i.
Provide exit fixtures to match base building exit fixtures style and
voltage, each fixture is to be LED illuminated (15T6 retrofit kit). Acceptable
manufacturers are Emergi-Lite or alternates.
Extend base building exit fixture circuit from existing exit locations
to new locations.
ii.
Exit fixture circuit is connected to the building emergency distribution
system.
5.9
Fire Alarm System
a.
The building fire alarm system is existing and operating. Before
performing any changes to the system, alert the Landlord 24 hours in advance to
allow the zone to be isolated.
b.
All devices which are disconnected and reconnected to the fire alarm
system are to be verified for the operation prior to final inspection.
Verification and testing must be performed by the Base Building Fire Alarm
Contractor.
c.
Provide certification of verification on project completion.
d.
Installation to ULC CAN4-5524-M82.
e.
Verification ULC CAN4-5537.
f.
Sequence of operation shall be as designed for the base building.
5.10
Telephone / Data / Communications Raceway Systems
a.
Complete system shall consist of outlet box, plaster ring as required,
Raceway from outlet box to terminal board in equipment room, pull wire, and
coverplates on all outlets not wired by the Tenant. All wire must be FT6 rated.
b.
Minimum Raceway size is 19 mm (3/4"). Minimum pull wire size is 3 mm
(1/8") braided nylon.
5.11
Wiring for Other Trades
a.
Provide power wiring for the mechanical trades unless noted otherwise.
Provide all starters and disconnect switches as required. L.V. Controls and
control wiring is provided by the mechanical contractor.
b.
Verify size, location, and electrical requirements of all mechanical
equipment prior to the installation of the related electrical equipment.
Maintain all clearances as required for mechanical equipment servicing.
c. The electrical contractor shall provide all line voltage wiring and termination's of time clocks, controls, transformers etc. required by the mechanical contractor.
5.12
General
a.
The Landlord reserves the right, from time to time, to add to or to amend
the foregoing information, procedures and regulations.
b.
Regulations and procedures as amended from time to time will affect any
Tenant work undertaken after the amendment is issued.