NOTE ** Truebro, Inc. piping safety covers and undersink enclosures for lavatories and sinks.
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NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by Truebro, Inc., located at the following address:
NOTE ** 7 Main Street
NOTE ** P.O. Box 440
NOTE ** Ellington CT 06029
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 340-5969 outside CT
NOTE ** Tel: (860) 875-2868 inside CT
NOTE ** Fax: (860) 872-0300
NOTE ** Email: truebro@tiac.net
NOTE ** Internet: http://www.truebro.com
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NOTE ** Truebro, Inc. offers ADA-compliant piping piping safety covers for virtually all hot water supply and waste piping configurations, as well as undersink enclosures for ADA-compliant lavatories and sinks.
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NOTE ** SECTION 15083 - PIPING SAFETY COVERS, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Piping Safety Covers.
B. Lavatory Piping Enclosure.
C. Basin/Sink Piping Enclosure.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 15082 - Piping Insulation.
B. Section 15145 - Plumbing Piping.
1.3 REFERENCES
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A. ASTM C 177 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus.
B. ASTM D 635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
C. ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness.
D. CABO/ANSI A117.1 - American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities - Providing Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
E. UL 94 - Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Design Requirements: Products of this section to conform to the following:
1. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Article 4.19.4.
2. CABO/ANSI A117.1.
3. Requirements of regulating building code.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for products specified in this section.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying Lav-Shield or Basin Guard only.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate locations and configurations of piping insulation for indicated plumbing configurations.
D. Quality Assurance Submittals: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions for each specified product.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products of this section in manufacturer's unopened packaging until installation.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitution will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 PIPING INSULATION
NOTE ** Lav-Guard components will fit all 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) and 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) diameter cast brass or tubular waste piping components and all 3/8 inch (9 mm) and 1/2 inch (12 mm) diameter supply piping components; they will not fit Schedule 40 plastic P-traps.
A. Piping Safety Covers:
1. Acceptable products: Truebro Lav-Guard.
2. Characteristics: One-piece vinyl components, minimum 1/8 inch (3 mm) wall thickness, with internal ribs to provide air space between piping and piping insulation jacket, molded to receive manufacturer's snap-clip fasteners.
3. Vinyl material: Impact-resistant and stain-resistant molded closed-cell anti-microbial vinyl compound, UV-stable, non-fading, non-yellowing: having the following performance characteristics:
a. Burning characteristics, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635: 0 seconds Average Time of Burning (ATB), 0 mm Area of Burning (AEB).
b. Thermal conductivity, when tested in accordance with ASTM C 177: K-value 1.17 (2.02 metric equivalent).
c. Indentation hardness, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240: 60 Shore A, minimum.
5. Angle stop covers: Formed with hinged cap for access to valve without requiring cover removal.
6. Configurations: In accordance with manufacturer's product data for project piping configurations indicated on drawings.
NOTE ** Select vinyl finish color in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
7. Color: China White, gloss finish; paintable.
8. Color: Light Gray, gloss finish.
B. Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard re-usable snap-clip fasteners; wire-tie fasteners not permitted.
2.3 LAVATORY PIPING ENCLOSURE
NOTE ** Lav-Shield will fit all ADA-compliant 20-inch (508 mm) by 18-inch (457 mm) wall-hung china lavatories.
A. Lavatory Piping Enclosure:
1. Acceptable product: Truebro Lav-Shield.
2. Characteristics: One-piece rigid molded vinyl enclosure, minimum 1/8 inch (3 mm) wall thickness, factory-punched for manufacturer's wall fasteners.
3. Vinyl material: Impact-resistant and stain-resistant molded closed-cell vinyl, having the following performance characteristics:
a. Burning characteristics, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635: 0 seconds Average Time of Burning (ATB), 0 mm Area of Burning (AEB).
b. Flammability: UL 94 V-O rating.
c. Indentation hardness, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240: 69 Shore D, minimum.
4. Vinyl color: China White, fine-textured finish; paintable.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs.
B. Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel wall fasteners.
C. Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard stainless steel wall fasteners with tamper-resistant heads.
2.4 BASIN/SINK PIPING ENCLOSURE
NOTE ** Basin Guard will fit all ADA-compliant sinks and lavatories installed in countertops, below countertops between cabinets or walls; 36-inch (914 mm) and 42-inch (1066 mm) widths available.
A. Basin Piping Enclosure:
1. Acceptable product: Truebro Basin Guard.
2. Characteristics: One-piece rigid molded vinyl enclosure, minimum 0.093 inch (2.3 mm) wall thickness, factory-punched flanges for fasteners.
3. Vinyl material: Impact-resistant and stain-resistant molded closed-cell vinyl, having the following performance characteristics:
a. Burning characteristics, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 635: 0 seconds Average Time of Burning (ATB), 0 mm Area of Burning (AEB).
b. Boca Basic Building Code Fire Rating: Class 1.
c. Indentation hardness, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240: 69 Shore D, minimum.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs to specify unit width.
4. Width: 36 inches (914 mm).
5. Width: 42 inches (1066 mm).
NOTE ** Select vinyl finish color in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
6. Color: White, fine-textured finish; paintable.
7. Color: Beige, fine-textured finish.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs.
B. Fasteners: Supply non-corroding fasteners; type recommended by manufacturer for indicated project conditions.
C. Fasteners: Supply non-corroding fasteners with tamper-resistant heads; type recommended by manufacturer for indicated project conditions.
PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify the following conditions before installing products of this section: Piping configurations are correct type for piping cover component configurations specified.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install products of this section in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.
3.3 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS
A. Do not allow damage to installed products by subsequent construction activities; protect products until Substantial Completion.
