JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Provide main line supply line with a shut-off valve. Locate valve so as to be accessible by authorized
personnel only and located downstream of the source valve and outside of the source room, enclosure, or
where the main valve enters the building. Identify this valve. A main line valve is not required when the
source shut-off valve is accessible within the building.
Each branch and riser supplied from the main line shall have an in-line shut-off valve adjacent to the main.
Each branch supplied from a riser shall have an in-line shut-off valve adjacent to the riser. Conceal in-line
shut-off valves, e.g. above ceiling with ceiling tag, or in a locked equipment room. Comply with applicable
codes and standards for concealed valves of flammable gases.
Provide a zone valve in a cabinet with other laboratory gas zone valves for branches serving laboratory
gas outlets. Locate separate natural gas zone valve cabinets adjacent to other laboratory gas zone valve
cabinets. Provide additional service valves above ceiling to subdivide areas for maintenance.
Laboratory gas outlets and vacuum inlets shall be standard needle valves.
Editing Note: Indicate locations of outlets and inlets on
plans or diagrams as appropriate. Refer to VA
Program Guide 7610, Equipment Guide List for
additional information.
Locations of piped laboratory gas outlets and vacuum inlets are indicated on Conceptual Plans (see Part
X) //Design Plates// .
Provide emergency natural gas solenoid valve for each laboratory area. Locate emergency shut-off switch
adjacent to exit.
6.6.12.3 ALARMS:
To insure continuous responsible observation, two master system alarms, in separate warning locations,
are required for each laboratory gas and vacuum system.
The primary warning location shall be located to assure continuous surveillance during the working
hours of the facility. Suitable warning locations may include central reception area, urgent care nurse
station, bio-med staff area, telephone switchboard, security office or other continuously staffed
location. Coordinate both master alarm panel locations with the user facility and the other design
services.
Provide the following on the plumbing drawings:
Low voltage wiring and pressure switches or sensors associated with master alarm signals and
panels (on floor plans).
Low voltage wiring diagram associated with master alarm signals and panels.
Tubing runs and/or communication cable from the sensor location to area alarm panels (on floor
plans and laboratory gas and vacuum system diagrams).
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Editing Note: edit to suit project requirements.
6.6.13 //ORAL EVACUATION SYSTEMS// //RESERVED//:
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Design and construct oral evacuation system in accordance with VA Master Construction Specification
15489 and the following:
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