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   PART 1 - GENERAL

    01 WORK INCLUDED

    A. All work specified in this section shall comply with the provisions of Section 15010.

    B. Identify pipes, painted under other Sections.

    C. Name plates, tags, stenciling and similar identification purposes.

    02 RELATED WORK

    A. Section 09900: Painting (Painting of installed piping).

    03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

    A. When custom colors are locally mixed, perform the mixing in a properly equipped facility. When colors have been mixed, reseal the original containers and properly identify colors on outside of containers.

    04 SUBMITTALS

    A. Submit items under this section only if they are other than specified.

    B. Submit one sample of paint data, including color samples, and preparation and application instructions to the Architect in accordance with applicable sections of Division 1 and Section 15010.

    05 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

    A. Deliver materials in sealed containers with legible labels identifying contents. Where containers have been opened for custom color, deliver resealed containers.

    B. Store paints in clean, dry areas. Maintain temperature in storage areas between 50 and 75 degrees F. Comply with safety requirements.

    06 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    A. Comply with paint manufacturer's recommendations concerning environmental conditions under which painting systems should be applied.

    07 JOB CONDITIONS

    A. Do not apply painting materials to unclean or improperly prepared surfaces, or where dust is being generated.

    B. Protect items not scheduled to be painted by covering with protective materials.

   PART 2 - PRODUCTS

    08 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

    A. Paint and Preparation Materials: Sherwin-Williams or equal.

    B. Identification: Seton Name Plate Corp. or equal.

    09 PAINT MATERIALS

    A. Paint Preparation Materials: As recommended by paint manufacturer.

    B. Paint: Sherwin-Williams Metaltex or equal.

    010 NAME PLATES, TAGS, ETC.

    A. Name Plates and Tags: Rigid plastic, "Setonite" or bakelite, with engraved lettering (indicating names and numbers of mechanical apparatus), a minimum of 1/2" high. Fill engraved lettering with a permanent coloring material which contrasts with color of tag material to allow for easy reading.

    1. Use names and numbers appearing in schedules on Contract Drawings. Use abbreviations only where approved by the Architect.

    B. Name Plate and Tag Fasteners:

    1. For attachment to metal surfaces: Commercial quality, rust resisting nuts and bolts with backwashers; self-tapping screws, or rivets. Adhesives will not be acceptable.

    C. Stenciling: Large pieces of equipment may be stenciled with an oil based enamel or semi-gloss latex.

    D. Diagram Frames: Seton Name Plate Corporation, No. 111P aluminum frames with "plexiglass" or "lucite" glazing. Equals by Brady or Avery are acceptable.

   PART 3 - EXECUTION

    011 COLOR CODES FOR MECHANICAL PIPING

    A. The following piping within each mechanical room, fan room, boiler room, and powerhouse, is to be painted in its entirety under Section 09900. This piping shall also be stenciled for identification (see paragraph 3.04 of this section). Color codes are listed here:

    1. Steam: Dark Orange Metalatex, B42E2.

    2. Steam Condensate: Light Orange Metalatex, B42E2.

    3. Chilled Water: Pale Green, Metalatex, B42G12.

    4. Condenser Water: Blue-Green, Metalatex B42L5.

    5. Hot Water Heating: Pink, equal parts Metalatex B42R6 and B42W8.

    012 PIPE IDENTIFICATION

    A. This work pertains to identifying piping painted under Section 09900. (Medical gas piping does not require stenciling.)

    B. Identify exposed and accessible piping by stenciling (to denote contents, and direction of flow) on piping at no more than 25 foot intervals; at valves; and at least once in each separate space through which the pipe passes.

    C. In addition to identifying, stencil design operating pressures in psig for steam and compressed air piping.

    D. Waste, vent, control compressed air, and buried piping does not require identification marking.

    E. Paint exposed rusty and surface-damaged vent, waste, and drain piping to match factory finish.

    3.03 IDENTIFICATION

    A. Wherever possible, attach name plates in a conspicuous location, directly on the item of equipment or apparatus such as starters, pumps, fans, HVAC equipment, and control panels.

    B. Preferred method of attachment is by self-tapping screws, and nuts and bolts. Adhesives are not acceptable.

    C. If unsuitable surfaces, such as high temperature, lack of space, etc., do not allow for direct attachment, use copper or brass rings or chains to attach tags, but be sure that tags cannot interfere with operations.

    3.04 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

    A. Provide control and systems instructions and diagrams, framed and glazed with specified items. Mount framed diagrams on walls in conspicuous, easily accessible places in each separate equipment room housing an A/C system to which the individual diagrams are applicable. The following instructions and diagrams are required:

    1. Pneumatic control diagrams.

    2. Electrical control diagrams.

    3. Wiring diagrams.

    4. Sequence of operation, where applicable.

    5. Required concise operating instructions.

    B. Diagrams and instructions may be reduced in size provided they are easily readable and lettering is not smaller than 12 pt "elite" type.

    3.05 STENCILING

    A. Where stenciling is used to identify large pieces of equipment, such as boilers, chillers, air handling units, etc., stenciling shall be in a conspicuous place, visible from control panel area and of at least one (1) inch letters and/or numbers.

    3.06 VALVE TAGS

    A. All shutoff valves for every type of service except runout valves shall be securely tagged with a numbered brass valve tag 1-1/2 inches (38mm) in diameter. A master plan and index shall be provided showing location and service of each valve and shall be framed and mounted under glass in the mechanical room or other location designated by the Owner.

   END OF SECTION