01-06M
2. GENERAL
2.1 Design the plumbing and medical gases systems to comply with this
criteria, and the current edition of VA Design and Construction
Procedures, VA Program Guides, and VA Master Specifications. Design
shall also meet the provisions of the current edition of the National
Standard Plumbing Code as published by the National Association of
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, and the National Fire Codes as
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), unless
VA criteria indicates otherwise. If state or local codes are more
stringent than above requirements, discuss with VA Contracting
Officer.
2.2 Show plumbing work on drawings using a minimum scale of 1:100 (1/8" =
1'0"). Exceptions shall be indicated at a scale of 1:50 (1/4" = 1'0").
2.3 Identify rooms on plans with name and number.
2.4 Investigate and, if feasible, connect new services to existing;
otherwise, provide new services.
2.5 Identify on the plumbing drawings all equipment requiring connections
to the plumbing systems by appropriate symbol number (example P-103).
Do not use the designation N.I.C. on the drawings.
2.6 All equipment shall be placed on housekeeping pads.
2.7 Due to the space requirements of plumbing systems and ductwork, closely
coordinate the layout of these systems. Where areas of interference
are apparent, prepare cross section of building showing method of
installation.
2.8 Piping over food preparation, serving or storage areas, and electrical
rooms containing main distribution panels or motor control centers
shall be avoided where possible. When piping is necessary in these
areas, indicate leakage protection on drawings or in specifications.
3. EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES
Provide schedules, including capacity, control settings, services and
sizes, for all plumbing equipment and other equipment requiring plumbing
services, including but not limited to the following:
Plumbing Fixtures
Pumps
Water Heaters
4. PLUMBING FIXTURES
4.1 Plumbing fixture numbers, description, fixture units and minimum branch
sizes are indicated in Article, PLUMBING FIXTURE SCHEDULES.
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