peaking of demand area friction loss to verify that the hydraulically most
demanding area is being used. Also for gridded systems, a flow diagram
indicating the quantity and direction of flows shall be included. A
drawing showing hydraulic reference points (nodes) and pipe designations
used in the calculations shall be included and shall be independent of shop
drawings.
1.8
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
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NOTE: Level IV may be selected where warranted by
system complexity.
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Work specified in this section shall be performed under the supervision of
and certified by the Fire Protection Specialist. The Fire Protection
Specialist shall be an individual who is a registered professional engineer
and a Full Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers or who is
certified as a Level [III] [IV] Technician by National Institute for
Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic
Sprinkler System Layout subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology
in accordance with NICET 1014-7. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be
regularly engaged in the design and installation of the type and complexity
of system specified in the Contract documents, and shall have served in a
similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the
manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.
1.9
SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLER
Work specified in this section shall be performed by the Sprinkler System
Installer. The Sprinkler System Installer shall be regularly engaged in
the installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the
Contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at
least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period
of not less than 6 months.
1.10
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Compliance with referenced NFPA standards is mandatory. This includes
advisory provisions listed in the appendices of such standards, as though
the word "shall" had been substituted for the word "should" wherever it
appears. In the event of a conflict between specific provisions of this
specification and applicable NFPA standards, this specification shall
govern. Reference to "authority having jurisdiction" shall be interpreted
to mean the Contracting Officer.
1.11
SPARE PARTS
The Contractor shall submit spare parts data for each different item of
material and equipment specified. The data shall include a complete list
of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply, and a
list of parts recommended by the manufacturer to be replaced after 1 year
and 3 years of service. A list of special tools and test equipment
required for maintenance and testing of the products supplied by the
Contractor shall be included.
1.12
SHOP DRAWINGS
The Sprinkler System Shop Drawings shall conform to the requirements
SECTION 13930A
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