SECTION 15047 - IDENTIFICATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: Identification including necessary accessories indicated on Construction Documents and specified in this section or as required for proper identification of equipment and piping. B. Related Sections: 1. 02221 - Excavating, Backfilling, and Compaction for Utilities 2. 15410 - Piping (Plumbing). 1.02 SUBMITTALS A. Submit properly identified product and technical data including printed installation instructions before starting work. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Regulatory Requirements: 1. Color Coding: ANSI Z535.1 (latest edition) shall take precedence over any discrepancies in determining proper color code identification. 2. Conform to the standards established in ANSI A13. 3. Comply with OSHA standards. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION A. Identify equipment served by piping systems by number or legend as shown on Construction Documents. B. Engraved Plastic Name Plates: Provide engraved laminated plastic name plates with 1 inch high letters on equipment cabinets. C. Brass Tags: Provide appropriate sized brass tags on equipment where cabinets do not exist. D. Valve Identification: Identify location and system under valve control with a color coded thumb tack under valve and lay-in ceiling tile. E. Underground Tapes: 1. Electrical Warning Tape: 6 mil, 3 inches wide polyethylene. a. BURIED ELECTRICAL LINE BELOW - No.37236 by Seton or accepted IDENTIFICATION 15047-1
equivalent. 2. 2" Metallic Detection Tapes: a. BURIED SEWER LINE BELOW - No.37220 by Seton or accepted equivalent. b. BURIED WATER LINE BELOW - No.37222 by Seton or accepted equivalent. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSPECTION A. Do not proceed with the work of this section until conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work have been corrected in an acceptable manner. B. Verify surfaces are clean and dry before application of identification signage. 3.02 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - IDENTIFICATION A. Identify mechanical systems in accordance with ANSI A13.1 - scheme for the identification of piping systems and as follows: B. Piping: All new and existing piping shall receive new paint. All existing piping shall be cleaned, remove rust, sanded, primed and prepared to receive new paint as specified herein after. 1. All interior exposed piping shall be fully painted as per Section 09900 - Painting, and as per color code shown in this section of the specifications. 2. All exterior exposed piping shall be fully painted as per Painting Section 09900. Color shall be as indicated on the color schedule. 3. All interior piping, concealed and exposed of pipe sizes under 4 inches, shall be identified showing contents and direction of flow by an arrow, using stenciled painting. Labels shall be applied as follows: C. Ductwork: a. At each vertical and horizontal change in direction. b. Behind each access door. c. Not more than 20 feet apart in straight runs. d. Where pipes pass through a wall, provide labels on both sides of the wall. Size of labels and letters shall meet ANSI A13.1 requirements as indicated on detail on drawings. Color codes shall be as per Paragraph 3-16C with black letters. For pipe sizes 4 inches and over labels shall be provided with stenciled black or white lettering. Pipe sizes less than 4 inches in size may use pressure sensitive vinyl labels as manufactured by W.H. Brady Company, Seton Nameplate Corporation, or equivalent. 1. All exposed ductwork in mechanical rooms shall be fully painted as per Painting - Section 09900. Color shall be white. 2. All exposed ductwork in other than mechanical rooms shall be fully painted as per Painting - Section 09900. Special deep tone accent color scheme shall be as selected by Architect-Engineer. IDENTIFICATION 15047-2
D. Coding: Description and color code shall be as follows: Marker Pipe Background Symbol Description Color Color DCW Domestic Cold Water Light Green Green HW Hot Water Supply Orange Orange CHWS Chilled Water Supply Dark Blue Blue CHWR Chilled Water Return Light Blue Blue SD Storm Drainage Brown Brown SW Sanitary Waste Brown White CD Condensate Drain Black White VTR Vent Thru Roof Beige White F Fire Red Red G Gas Yellow E. Piping Identification Materials: 1. Identify contents and flow direction of piping or pipes wrapped with insulation by using: a. Brady B-946 self sticking vinyl. b. Champion America Inc., pressure sensitive vinyl. c. Seton Opti-Code. d. Ready Made adhesive pipe markers. F. Valves: Provide brass, aluminum or stainless steel tags for all valves with identification as to type of service, in accordance with symbol list and color as specified under paragraph hereinbefore with a sequential number system. G. Identification Chart and Diagram: 1. Charts and diagrams shall be photographic or equivalent non-fading reproductions. Framed, wall mounted charts and diagrams shall be covered with 1/8 inch thick clear glass or acrylic plastic. 2. Provide framed, wall mounted identification chart plastic giving complete list of applicable piping identification symbols with system description and pipe color code identification system at mechanical room. 3. Provide a valve chart and insert it in the operation and maintenance manual. Valve chart shall include valve location, valve service and valve number. Format shall be reviewed by Architect-Engineer. 4. Provide framed, wall mounted consolidated system diagrams for each air handling, heating and refrigeration systems. Post diagrams at each respective area and/or as instructed by Architect/Engineer. H. Nameplates for Mechanical Equipment: Shall identify equipment and its function. 1. Nomenclature and equipment numbers shall correspond to those used in preparation of posted operating instructions. 2. Following items shall receive nameplates minimum 1" x 2-1/2". IDENTIFICATION 15047-3
a. Pilot lights. b. Panel mounted gauges, instruments and meters. c. Starters. d. Switches and pushbuttons. 3. Following items shall receive nameplates minimum 2" x 4": 3.03 INSTALLATION a. Air handling units (PC-Air and standard). b. Fans. c. Pumps. d. Air compressor. e. Chiller. f. Expansion tanks. g. Fire protection equipment. A. Brass Tags or Engraved Plastic Name Plates: 1. Install brass tags or engraved plastic name plates according to manufacturer's instructions. a. Place brass tags or name plates in locations easily visible within the space at normal eye level or as otherwise directed by A/E. B. Piping Markers and Directional arrows: 1. Location: a. Pipes Passing Through Walls: Provide pipe markers and directional arrows on the pipe on each side of the wall. b. Pipes Behind Access Doors/Panels: Provide pipe markers and directional arrows within view. c. Continuous Run Pipe Lines: Provide pipe markers and directional arrows at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. d. Risers and T Joints: Provide pipe markers and directional arrows at each riser and T joint. e. Vertical and Horizontal Change of Direction: Provide pipe markers and directional arrows at each vertical and horizontal change of direction. 2. Special Requirements: a. Directional Arrows: When identifying by directional arrows, point arrow head away from pipe markers and in the direction of flow. 1) Direction of Flow: If the flow can be in both directions, identify by using double-headed directional arrows. b. Thin Film Pipe Markers and Thin Film Directional Arrows: When using both thin film pipe markers and thin film directional arrows on soft insulation, provide a IDENTIFICATION 15047-4
C. Underground Tapes: spiral wrap of accepted pipe banding tape around the pipe as foundation for both markers and directional arrows. 1. Electrical Warning Tape: Install warning tape 8 inches below finish grade on all underground outside electrical lines. 2. 2" Metallic Detection Tapes: Install metallic detection tape 4 inches to 6 inches below finish grade on all underground outside plumbing and air-conditioning lines. END OF SECTION 15047 IDENTIFICATION 15047-5