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E. Cooling:
required shall not be less than as specified in the following paragraphs, unless
designated otherwise in specific sections.
a. Storm and sanitary, waste and vent piping, inside the building shall be
tested with air at 5 psi gauge pressure and shall hold this pressure for 15
minutes without addition of more air. Provide final test with fixtures in
place with 1” W.G. air pressure.
b. Test Domestic water piping, tanks, valves and fittings with hydraulic
pressure of 100 psig for a period of 24 hours.
c. Test natural gas piping per NFPA Chapter 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
1) For meter outlet pressure 14” W.C. or less, the piping shall be
tested at a pressure of 10 psig maximum.
2) For meter outlet pressure above 14” W.C. the piping shall be
tested at a pressure of 50 percent greater than the maximum,
but not less than 25 psi.
d. Heating/cooling water piping and shall hold 150 psi gauge for 1 hour
without leaks or additional water.
1. System Guarantee: Contractor shall guarantee that the installation shall operate
with complete noiseless circulation of cooling media through piping system and
equipment.
2. Defects: Contractor shall be responsible for defects which develop in the systems
caused by faulty workmanship, material or equipment and shall replace any such
faulty workmanship, material or equipment during a period of one year from date
of final acceptance. Acceptance of the work shall not waive the guarantee.
3. Tests: In the presence of the Architect/Engineer, or his duly representative, the
cooling system shall be tested at 80 psi hydrostatic pressure and proved drop
tight. Tests shall be complete before piping is connected to equipment or
covered.
F. Ventilation: Contractor shall guarantee complete uniform circulation of air through
ventilated spaces without objectionable noise. Contractor shall assume responsibility for
and shall replace any faulty workmanship, material or equipment during a period of 1
year from date of final acceptance.
END OF SECTION 15990
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