inspector qualified in the joining procedures being used and in accordance
with AGA XR0104. Joiners and inspectors shall be qualified at the jobsite
by a person who has been trained and certified by the manufacturer of the
pipe, to train and qualify joiners and inspectors in each joining procedure
to be used on the job. Training shall include use of equipment,
explanation of the procedure, and successfully making joints which pass
tests specified in AGA XR0104. The Contracting Officer shall be notified
at least 24 hours in advance of the date to qualify joiners and inspectors.
1.3.3
Standard Products
Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer
regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall essentially
duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years
prior to bid opening. Asbestos or products containing asbestos shall not
be used. Equipment shall be supported by a service organization that is,
in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, reasonably convenient to the
site. Valves, flanges, and fittings shall be marked in accordance with MSS
SP-25.
1.3.4
Verification of Dimensions
The Contractor shall become familiar with all details of the work, verify
all dimensions in the field, and shall advise the Contracting Officer of
any discrepancy before performing the work.
1.3.5
Handling
Pipe and components shall be handled carefully to ensure a sound, undamaged
condition. Particular care shall be taken not to damage pipe coating. No
pipe or material of any kind shall be placed inside another pipe or fitting
after the coating has been applied, except as specified in paragraph
INSTALLATION. Plastic pipe shall be handled in conformance with AGA XR0104.
1.3.6
Spare Parts
The Contractor shall submit spare parts data for each different item of
equipment and material specified, after approval of the detail drawings and
not later than [_____] months prior to the date of beneficial occupancy.
The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with current
unit prices and source of supply.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
PIPE, FITTINGS, AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS
2.1.1
Steel Pipe
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NOTE: Other material, such as ductile iron in iron
pipe sizes, may be used with gases noncorrosive to
such material. Delete inapplicable materials or
equipment. Verify that pipe wall thickness conforms
to ASME B31.8 for larger sizes and high pressures.
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Steel pipe shall conform to ASTM A 53/A 53M, Grade A or B, Type E or S,
Schedule 40; or API Spec 5L seamless or electric resistance welded,
Schedule 40, black steel pipe as specified in ASME B31.8. Furnace
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