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- SECTION 13980
-
- RETROFIT-SPRINKLER PIPING COVER SYSTEM
-
- NOTE ** This section is based on DecoShield piping cover
- systems manufactured by Creative Systems, Inc.,
- headquartered at the following address:
- NOTE ** One Parker Place
- NOTE ** P.O. Box 957
- NOTE ** Janesville, WI 53547
- NOTE ** Telephone: (608) 757-0717
- NOTE ** Fax: (608) 757-0721
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section includes piping anchors and covers for
- retrofitted sprinkler systems installed in existing
- construction. The covers and anchors are designed
- to be mounted against walls and ceilings; the
- covers are of L-shaped and U-shaped cross-section.
- The entire system is UL listed and can be painted.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 13980 - RETROFIT-SPRINKLER PIPING COVER
- SYSTEM, Copyright 1996, The Architect's Catalog,
- Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
-
- A. Modular piping cover system for installation of metal
- piping system in existing construction.
-
- B. Modular combination pipe hanger and cover system for
- installation of CPVC piping system in existing
- construction.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required. If piping is to
- be installed in this project, this section MUST be
- accompanied by a section that specifies the piping
- installation. The only part of the piping
- installation that is included in this section is
- the actual hanger fitting that encircles the pipe
- and is attached to the wall or ceiling --
- coordinate the piping specification.
-
- A. Section 13915 - Fire Protection Piping.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
- Characteristics of Building Materials.
-
- B. NFPA 13 - Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
-
- C. "Building Materials Directory"; Underwriters Laboratories
- Inc.
-
- D. "Fire Protection Equipment Directory"; Underwriters
- Laboratories Inc.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Include manufacturer's installation
- instructions.
-
- C. Certification of UL listings.
-
- 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Store materials in areas where temperature will be
- maintained above 35 degrees F.
-
- B. Protect from exposure to direct sunlight.
-
- C. Stack or store in such a manner to prevent distortion of
- shape.
-
- 1.6 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide manufacturer's 10 year material warranty.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Provide "DecoShield" piping cover system manufactured by
- Creative Systems, Inc., One Parker Place, P.O. Box 957,
- Janesville, WI 53547. Telephone: (608) 757-0717.
- Fax: (608) 757-0721.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Piping Cover System: Modular, snap-fit cover units,
- clips, and anchors, which once assembled, render the
- cover essentially irremovable with the use of ordinary
- tools; UL listed for use with CPVC piping systems.
-
- B. Cover Units: L-shaped and U-shaped cross-section units
- of flame retardant resin material, paintable finish.
- 1. Resin: B.F. Goodrich Co. "TempRite."
- 2. Surface burning characteristics when tested in
- accordance with ASTM E 84:
- a. Flame spread: 20.
- b. Smoke developed: 250.
- 3. Unit length: 7.5 feet.
- 4. Provide coupling fittings for joining units end to
- end and prefabricated inside and outside corner
- fittings and end caps.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if no sidewall
- sprinkler installations are included.
- 5. Provide sidewall sprinkler head housing accommodating
- NFPA 13 4-inch drop assembly requirements.
- 6. Provide mounting clips to secure covers to
- wall/ceiling.
-
- C. Pipe Hangers for CPVC Piping: Manufactured by cover
- system manufacturer; UL listed; requiring no special
- tools for installation.
- 1. For supporting piping only: "Snap-2" hangers.
- 2. For supporting both piping and covers: "Combo"
- hangers that automatically position pipe in cover.
-
- D. Pipe Hangers for Copper and Steel Piping: Design and
- dimensions compatible with cover system; UL listed.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if the covers are to
- be left unpainted or if painting is to be done by
- some entity other than the installer of the covers.
- In the latter case, specify painting in Division 9.
-
- E. Paint: Acrylic latex; color to match adjoining surfaces.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
- instructions and recommendations.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if the covers are
- being installed on existing piping. Otherwise,
- coordinate the section number and title with the
- actual section where the piping installation is
- specified.
-
- B. See Section 13980 - Fire Protection Piping for
- requirements for installation of piping. Space hangers
- supporting piping in accordance with applicable
- requirements.
-
- C. Space hangers and mounting clips supporting covers to
- hold the covers and fittings firmly against the mounting
- surface without gaps or unpleasant appearance.
-
- D. Install cover units using coupling fittings and corner
- units as required.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if the covers are to
- be left unpainted or if painting is to be done by
- some entity other than the installer of the covers.
- In the latter case, specify painting in Division 9.
-
- E. Paint entire cover assembly. Cover sprinkler heads
- carefully during painting and remove covering completely
- immediately after painting.
-
-
- END OF SECTION
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