B.
When soft water is required only for research usage, designate
interior floor space for 180 kg (400 pounds) of salt near
softeners.
15.
REAGENT GRADE WATER SYSTEM
15.1
As water analysis dictates, provide floor space for central
reagent grade equipment. Design the piping system from the
equipment room to the outlets. Equipment (reverse osmosis,
deionizer or combination) will be furnished by the VA Medical
Center.
15.2
Assign floor space for storing 30 days supply of regenerant
chemicals.
15.3
Provide emergency shower and eye/face wash (P-707) in equipment
room.
15.4
Coordinate with HVAC to provide adequate negative pressure
ventilation.
15.5
Provide chemical resisting piping and drains.
16.
SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS
16.1
GENERAL:
A.
Earthquake-resistive design shall comply with the requirements
of Design and Construction Procedures, " Natural Disasters
Non-Structural Resistive Design"; the latest edition of
"Seismic Design Requirements"; and the Uniform Building Code
(UBC) published by International Conference of Building
Officials (ICBO).
B.
Plumbing equipment, certain ductwork and piping shall be
braced in accordance with the most current edition of Seismic
Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems (SMACNA)
and National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines (NUSIG).
C.
Unless otherwise shown by SMACNA or NUSIG, provide required
details and structural calculations to completely address
seismic bracing requirements. See paragraph 16.4
"CALCULATIONS".
D.
SMACNA does not cover all conditions such as, providing
bracing details for seismic restraints of equipment or details
of flexible joints when crossing seismic or expansion joints,
or bracing of in-line equipment, etc.
E.
Coordinate earthquake-resistive design with the project
Professional Structural Engineer for appropriateness and
soundness.
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