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    CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONALAIRPORT - NORTH TOWER(ORDA ATCT)

    UNDERGROUND FIRE MAINHYDROSTATIC TEST

    Specification No: FAA-GL-2882February, 2011

    ORDA ATCTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

    GREAT LAKES REGION

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    UNDERGROUND FIRE MAIN HYDROSTATIC TEST FAA-GL-2720

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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01100 - 1

    SECTION 01100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    PART 1 GENERAL

    1.1 SUMMARY

    A. Scope of Work: These specifications, together with the referenced specifications, standards, anddrawing (in Section 02510, Appendix C) specified in the contract documents, cover the

    requirements for all work associated with this project.

    Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

    1.

    To perform hydrostatic testing for the underground portion of the fire main according to

    NFPA 13, Paragraph 10.10.2.2.1 and NFPA 24, Paragraph 10.10.2.2.1.

    2. Provide final test report.

    3.

    To pre-qualify, confirm on-call access to, and obtain and document hourly rates from,

    services of the following providers, who shall be prepared to provide requested services

    within eight (8) hours of such requests at the direction of the FAA:

    a.

    Leak detection / leak location services;

    b.

    Pavement saw cutting services;

    c.

    Trenchers / backhoe operators;

    d.

    Soils removal / building material supply;

    e.

    Safety equipment providers (barricades, safety tape, trench plates, etc);

    f.

    Large scale work lighting (to illuminate the path of the tested piping);

    g.

    Sufficient large diameter fire hose (approximately 800 feet of 4 inch diameter hose) to

    provide a temporary fire protection water supply to the ATCT and Base Building from

    an existing hydrant on Hangar Road, in case of extended impairment of the tested

    piping. Necessary adapters for connections at the supply hydrant and the Fire

    Department Inlet Connection at the Base Building. Necessary ramps to provide for

    vehicular traffic over the hose for Hangar Road (two directional traffic) and for theAmerican Airlines parking lot (minimum two locations);

    h. Additional Fire Watch during extended impairments.

    B.

    Existing Facility Operations: The operation hour of ORDA ATCT is between 6:00AM and

    10:00PM, seven days per week. The facility is occupied by Air Traffic and Airway Facilities

    personnel. The hydrostatic test shall be conducted during the ORDA ATCT non-operational hours

    of 10:01PM to 5:59AM and shall be conducted beginning on a Monday evening at 10:01PM.

    It will be necessary for the Contractor to schedule and plan all work and coordinate all work with

    the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) at least ten (10) days prior to work and

    shall be subject to approval by the FAA.

    The Contractor shall be responsible for prior coordination of all work including that of standby

    service providers, and all necessary communications with the FAA.

    COTR may cancel or postpone the hydrostatic test at any time. COTR shall be authorized to

    provide direction to the Contractor with respect to the performance of the hydrostatic test or its

    termination.

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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01100 - 2

    C. Intent of Specifications: All material, labor and equipment required to perform the work shall be

    furnished by the Contractor. All work shall be accomplished by experienced workers in

    accordance with the highest standards of the various work trades involved. All work performed

    and all materials and equipment used shall be approved by the Contracting Officers Technical

    Representative (COTR). This shall include, but not be limited to, testing, inspection, scheduling,

    reporting, and submittals.

    D. Contract Documents: The Contractor shall not use dimensions scaled from drawing (in Section

    02510, Appendix C). All dimensions shown on the drawing shall be verified by the Contractor by

    actual measurements in the field. The reference drawing forms a part to this specification and is

    applicable to the extent specified herein. If any conflict exists between the drawing and the

    specifications, the specifications shall govern.

    E.

    Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete

    the project. Equipment used in the work shall conform to applicable specifications and standards

    or as specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officers Technical Representative.

    F.

    Submittals: The Contractor shall submit for approval six (6) copies of each required submittals.

    Deviations from these specifications shall be submitted in writing to the COTR for approval by the

    Project Engineer.G. Construction Limits and Access: The Contractor shall confine operations, activities, and employee

    parking within the designated areas, as directed by the COTR. Any additional area needed shall be

    obtained off site, at no additional cost to the FAA.

    H.

    Contractor's Use of Premises:

    1.

    The Contractor and his subcontractors shall maintain the job site in a neat and orderly

    condition.

    2.

    It shall be the Contractors responsibility to remove and haul any waste materials to a legal off-

    site disposal facility.

    I.

    Security Requirements:

    1.

    The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining security clearances and badges, andpermission to access the Airport and ATCT sites, as necessary to accomplish the hydrostatic

    test. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining clearances, badges and access for any sub-

    contractors and standby service providers.

    J.

    Temporary Facilities:

    1. Temporary Water: The existing building water system may be used for construction purposes

    at no cost to the Contractor. Cold water only is available from the exterior wall of the facility.

    The Contractor shall obtain location connections from the Contracting Officers Technical

    Representative.

    2. Temporary Electrical Power: The Contractor shall be responsible for all connections and costs

    for obtaining temporary electrical power from the local power company. Connections to the

    existing ATCT facility electrical system at any other point is prohibited. Coordinate with theContracting Officers Technical Representative.

    The Contractor shall provide all supply lines for light and power, extension outlets, extension

    cords, trailers, receptacles, bulbs, fuses, and other equipment required for safety, for proper

    execution of the work, and for inspection purposes.

    3. Temporary Telephone: The Contractor shall provide his own telephone service.

    4.

    Temporary Restrooms: ORDA ATCT s sanitary facility is available for the Contractors

    crews.

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    5. Removal of Temporary Facilities: The Contractor shall promptly remove all temporary

    facilities from premises at the end of work. If the Contractor fails to do so within a reasonable

    time after notification, the COTR will have the items removed at the Contractor's expense.

    K.

    Cleaning:

    1. Final Cleanup: Upon completion of work and before final acceptance by the FAA, the

    Contractor shall remove his/her working tools, equipment, debris, rubbish, and unusedmaterials from the construction site.

    L.

    Contractor's Liability: Damage to the existing facility or equipment caused by the Contractor shall

    be immediately reported to the COTR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or having

    repaired damaged areas of the facility structure or equipment caused by the Contractor or his/her

    employees. All repairs shall be accomplished at the Contractor's expense without delay and to the

    satisfaction of the COTR.

    1.

    Protection of Existing Utilities: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that

    locations of all underground cables, pipes, conduits and utility lines are established before

    beginning excavation work. Any damage to cables and utility lines shall be promptly repaired

    at the Contractor's expense to the complete satisfaction of owners of such lines and cables.

    The Federal Aviation Administration will field establish the approximate locations of its owncables. Coordinate with the COTR before beginning testing activities.

    2.

    Requirements Included: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide protection of

    work from weather, physical damage, improper use, and other adverse natural conditions.

    3.

    It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to replace any damaged work including finishes,

    material and equipment.

    PART 2 PRODUCTS

    (Not used)

    END OF SECTION 01100

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    WATER DISTRIBUTION 02510 - 1

    SECTION 02510 - WATER DISTRIBUTION

    PART 1 - GENERAL

    1.1

    SUMMARY

    A. This Section includes water-distribution piping and specialties outside the building for the

    following:

    1. Fire-service mains.

    1.2

    DEFINITIONS

    A. Combined Water Service and Fire-Service Main: Exterior water piping for both domestic-water

    and fire-suppression piping.

    B. Fire-Service-Main: Exterior fire-suppression-water piping.

    C.

    Fire-Suppression-Water Piping: Interior fire-suppression-water piping.

    D.

    Water-Distribution Piping: Interior domestic-water piping.

    E.

    Water Service: Exterior domestic-water piping.

    1.3

    SUBMITTALS

    A.

    Contractor Qualifications.

    B. Contractor Equipment and Contractor Reporting Requirements: The Contractor shall provide all

    necessary materials, tools, equipment and manpower resources to safely and expeditiously

    accomplish the hydrostatic test. The Contractor shall provide the following documentation:

    1. List of Personnel who will perform work, including Fire Watch provider (10 days prior to

    test date).

    2. List of Standby Service Providers business name, potential function for this effort, pointof contact name, point of contact telephone number (10 days prior to test date).

    3.

    Evidence of valid calibration of test gauges (within 1 year of date of use) to be used during

    testing (10 days prior to test date).

    4.

    Contact List for all Contractor personnel involved on the date of test name, company, cell

    phone, email address.

    5.

    Completed Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping -see NFPA

    13 Figure 10.10.1 and NFPA 24 Figure 10.10.1 for examples (within 7 days of completion

    of test), signed by the Contractors license holder or officer of the company, and by theNICET III certified technician (one signature will be acceptable if the individual is the li-

    cense holder/officer and is NICET certified).

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    6. Hydrostatic Test Report a narrative description of the test including conduct of the test,

    data recorded, description of impairments and restorations, and Pass/Fail determination, etc.

    (within 7 days of completion of test).

    1.4

    QUALITY ASSURANCE

    A.

    Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,

    Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for

    intended use.

    B.

    NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and

    valve and hydrant supervision for fire-service-main piping for fire suppression.

    1.5

    PROJECT CONDITIONS

    A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving the ATCT unless permitted under the

    following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility servicesaccording to requirements indicated:

    1. Notify COTR not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.2.

    Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the COTR written permission.

    1.6

    CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

    A.

    The Contractor shall be responsible for assembling a testing team to safely and expeditiously

    conduct this hydrostatic test. The team shall be comprised of the following, at a minimum:

    1.

    On-site Supervisor (one). To direct all Contractor activities and serve as a point of commu-

    nication with FAA representatives, and to provide required communications to other parties

    (e.g., remote supervising station, Chicago Fire Department). The job site supervisor shall

    be a minimum National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

    Level III (Fire Protection Engineering Technology: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based

    Systems) certified technician. This individual shall be the same person throughout the dura-

    tion of the project. The on-site supervisor shall have a cellular phone at all times.

    2.

    Fire Sprinkler Service Technicians (three). To accomplish water-based system impair-

    ments, administer the hydrostatic test, observe the system at three locations of impairment

    (hot box, fire pump room, and hydrant), observe the path of the tested piping during the test

    for leakage, and restore water-based system impairments upon completion of test.

    3. Fire Alarm Service Technician (one). To accomplish fire alarm and related system impair-ments, to manually control the fire alarm and related systems during an emergency at the di-

    rection of the FAA, and to restore the fire alarm and related system impairments upon com-

    pletion of test.

    1.7 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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    A. The hydrostatic test shall be performed only by a qualified Fire Sprinkler Contractor. The term

    qualified means experienced in performing the work required by this specification, and licensed

    by the City of Chicago. The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years documented

    experience in projects similar in size and scope to this project. The Contractor shall submit

    evidence of such qualifications upon request.

    The Contractor shall hold a valid City of Chicago Business License.

    Contractor shall provide a job site supervisor who is to be present on-site at all times during the

    performance of testing and all other related work. The job site supervisor shall be a minimum

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III (Fire

    Protection Engineering Technology: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems) certified

    technician. This individual shall be the same person throughout the duration of the project. The

    job site supervisor shall have a cellular phone at all times.

    1.8

    COORDINATION

    A.

    All communications related to the hydrostatic test shall be conducted during normal workinghours; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

    B.

    The Contractor shall be responsible for the following communications with the COTR:

    1.

    Review of the proposed test schedule of events and detailed Test Procedure prepared by the

    Contractor.

    2.

    Review of expected test performance, and any required ATCT personnel response.

    3. Identification of proposed fire protection system impairments, expected duration of impair-

    ments, and interim measures employed.

    4.

    Notification of the impending system impairment and request that the Remote Supervising

    Station to be notified the system status be place On Test until further notification.

    5.

    Notification that all systems have been returned to normal operational status, and request

    that the Remote Supervising Station return to normal processing of all incoming signalsfrom the ATCT/Base Building.

    6.

    Copies of the completed Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping

    and hydrostatic Test Report.

    PART 2 - PRODUCTS

    A.

    (Not Used)

    PART 3 - EXECUTION

    3.1

    FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

    A. Hydrostatic Tests:

    1. Piping to be Tested: The purpose of this section is to define the required testing

    procedure for the dedicated fire protection underground piping. The dedicated fire

    protection underground piping shall be defined as all fire protection underground piping:

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    a. Downstream of the terminal flanged joint of the double check valve backflow

    prevention assembly gate valve in the hot box (see drawing and APPENDIX B),

    and

    b. Upstream of the wall Post Indicating Valve in the Base Building Fire Pump Room

    (see attached drawing and APPENDIX B), and

    c. Upstream of the hydrant main valve (see drawing and APPENDIX B).

    2. The hydrostatic test shall be conducted during non-freezing weather periods.

    3.

    The test pressure shall be gradually increased in a controlled manner until the minimum

    acceptable test pressure is achieved. The initial pressure increase shall be to not more

    than 50 psi. The subsequent pressure increase shall be to not more than 100 psi.Thereafter, incremental pressure increases of not more than 20 psi each shall be applied

    to the system. Each pressure increase shall be held for a minimum of ten (10) minutes,

    and the system shall be observed over its entire length for any signs of leakage before the

    next incremental increase in pressure. If significant leakage and associated pressure drop

    is identified at any time during the test, the test will be terminated. Final test pressureshall be 200 psi minimum. Test pressure nominally in excess of 200 psi will be

    acceptable. Test pressure shall not exceed 220 psi. The expected duration of the

    hydrostatic test process is eight (8) hours.

    4.

    Test Process

    Refer to APPENDIX A, RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Day of Test,

    for recommended step by step instructions for conducting the hydrostatic test. The

    Contractor shall review the instructions and provide constructive modifications, if any,

    for FAA review and approval. The Contractor shall prepare a detailed Test Procedure for

    review and approval by the FAA. The detailed Test Procedure shall be signed by the

    Contractors license holder or officer of the company, and by the NICET III certified

    technician (one signature will be acceptable if the individual is the license holder/officer

    and is NICET certified). The detailed Test Procedure shall incorporate the following, at a

    minimum:

    a.

    IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEMS TO BE IMPAIRED: All impaired systems

    shall be identified by implementing proper lock out-tag out procedures for each im-

    paired system. The following fire protection systems will be impaired due to the

    hydrostatic test of the fire protection underground piping:

    i.

    Fire Detection and Alarm system. The system will be placed in test mode,

    such that signals automatically transmitted to the Remote Supervising Station

    will not be processed until notification is provided that system test status is

    concluded. Note that local fire detection and alarm functions will operate nor-

    mally; only off-site communications will be affected by the hydrostatic test.

    ii. Fire Pump/jockey pump system. This system will be impaired during the hy-drostatic test, and remain impaired until the test is completed and all systems

    restored to normal operating condition.

    iii.

    Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems. Although the recommended se-

    quence of operations will provide for pressurized water to remain in the sys-

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    tems, these systems will be impaired during the hydrostatic test, and remain

    impaired until the test is completed and all systems restored to normal operat-

    ing condition, or until alternate water supply is provided for the systems.

    iv.

    Stairwell pressurization system. As this system is controlled by the fire detec-

    tion and alarm system, it will be impaired during the hydrostatic test to the

    same extent as the fire alarm system, and remain impaired until the test is com-pleted and all systems restored to normal operating condition. Manual actua-

    tion of the stairwell pressurization system will be possible at the fire alarm con-trol panel during the hydrostatic test.

    v.

    Fire Protection Underground Piping. This system will be impaired due to

    valve closures and joint disconnections at the hot box and at the Base Building

    Fire Pump Room, and remain impaired until the test is completed and all sys-

    tems restored to normal operating condition.

    b.

    INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES: During hydrostatic testing activities, it is

    likely temporary hazards may be posed due to the work being conducted at the fa-

    cility. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) are actions that must be taken to com-

    pensate for the temporary hazards. Implementation and enforcement of ILSM is theresponsibility of all occupants within the building, including employees and con-struction/testing personnel. However, primary identification of hazards and the ac-

    tions taken to compensate for temporary hazards are the responsibility of the Con-

    tractor. All ILSM are subject to approval by the FAA.

    i. Prior to commencement of testing, conduct a meeting, to be coordinated viaCOTR, during normal working hours to inform all Tower and Base Build-

    ing occupants (employees and construction personnel) of the project scope

    and duration. This should include, at a minimum, the following:

    1.

    An overview of the testing project.

    2.

    A preliminary schedule for the construction.3.

    Discussion of affected fire protection and life safety systems in-

    cluding active and passive features.

    4.

    Discussion of the effect on daily and emergency operations.

    5.

    Demonstration of signs, messages, etc. to be used to identify haz-

    ardous conditions and the corresponding ILSM.

    6. List of contacts for reporting hazardous conditions.

    ii. The Contractor shall provide appropriate signage, in a location(s) approved

    by the FAA, to notify occupants of current activities and ILSM in effect at

    the facility. The signage shall be verified prior to each construction shift

    and employee shift. The signage shall indicate the present hazards and the

    safety measure(s) provided to compensate for the hazards.

    iii.

    The facility fire alarm system will not be fully operational during this test-

    ing, due to other fire protection system impairments. The Contractor shall

    provide, at a minimum, the following additional ILSM:

    1. Inform the fire department of the impairment of the facility firealarm system and inform them of the ILSM being taken to com-

    pensate for the impairment.

    2.

    Fire Watch. The contractor shall notify the COTR and ensure a

    plan is in place to notify the occupants of the ATCT and the Base

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    Building, and the Chicago Fire Department in the event of a fire

    during the impairment. In order to achieve occupant and fire de-

    partment notification in these instances, a fire watch is necessary.

    The Fire Watch service, plan and personnel shall be approved by

    the FAA prior to the hydrostatic test.

    iv.

    If the testing activities result in the use of temporary ignition sources (hotwork), i.e. welding, cutting, plumbers torch etc., the Contractor shall com-

    ply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.251-252 and provide, at a minimum, the fol-lowing ILSM:

    1.

    Inform the COTR of hazardous operations.

    2.

    Keep a log of all hot works activities.

    3.

    Provide the appropriate type fire extinguisher to the personnel per-

    forming the work (all construction personnel shall be trained in the

    proper use of fire extinguishers prior to the commencement of

    work).

    B. Determination of Pass / Fail

    1. Primary Criteria: The primary criteria for passing the hydrostatic test are to pressurize the

    portion of the system to be tested to a pressure not less than 200 psi (13.8 bar), and to

    maintain that pressure without loss for a period of not less than 2 hours.

    2. Alternate Criteria: the hydrostatic test can be considered to have passed by comparison to

    the maximum allowable leakage identified in the referenced standards. See NFPA 13

    10.10.2.2.4 and NFPA 24 10.10.2.2.4. Except for the potential termination of the test

    as directed by the COTR due to the observation of significant leakage and associated

    pressure drop, this alternative test procedure is intended to be conducted concurrently

    with the primary test procedure, and the process of determining the volume of water

    required to restore the initial test pressure shall immediately follow the 2 hour test period

    of the primary test procedure. This alternative test procedure will be pursued only if thebasic criteria identified in item 1, above is not achieved

    Allowable leakage is identified as a function of the number of joints in the tested piping,

    at a maximum rate of 2 quarts/hr (1.89 L/hr) per 100 gaskets or joints, irrespective of pipe

    diameter. Given that the length of pipe run is approximately 740 feet and 70 joints are

    estimated, 2 quarts/hr (1.89 L/hr) for two hours, or a total of 4 quarts (3.78 L) will be

    considered the maximum allowable leakage. If 1 gallon or less is required to restore the

    system to the initial test pressure, the test will have passed. If more than 1 gallon is

    required to restore the initial test pressure, the test will have failed.

    The amount of leakage in buried piping shall be measured at the specified test pressure

    by pumping from a calibrated container (i. e., the two hour test duration will begin whenthe test pressure is 200 psi or higher. If the pressure drops during the test, at the end of

    the two hour test period the system will be re-pressurized to the initial test pressure by

    pumping water from a calibrated container so that the volume of water required to restore

    the initial test pressure can be determined).

    C. Prepare reports of testing activities.

    Times and associated test pressures shall be recorded as follows:

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    1.

    System static pressure before test.

    2.

    Time and pressure for each incremental increase until minimum test pressure (200 psi) is

    achieved (start time).

    3.

    Time and pressure at 15 minute intervals during the minimum 2 hour test period.

    4.

    Time and pressure at end of 2 hour test period (end time).

    5.

    System static pressure after testing is concluded, and all systems are fully restored.

    6.

    (If alternative test is performed, only):

    a.

    Time and pressure for each incremental increase until minimum test pressure (200 psi)

    is achieved (start time).

    b.

    Time and pressure at end of 2 hour test period (end time).

    c. Time and quantity of water required to restore test pressure to start time pressure.

    D.

    Restoration of the system to the before test condition, removal, of any impairments, and

    confirmation that the fire protection systems are fully operations.

    END

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    APPENDIX A

    RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Day of Test

    This sequence assumes all required prior communications related to the scheduling, performance and

    standby service providers for the hydrostatic test have been properly accomplished. This sequence as-

    sumes that the basic criteria for hydrostatic testing is pursued descriptions related to the alternative test

    criteria based on test performance compared to maximum allowable leakage are not provided below.

    Test Procedure

    1.

    Notify the Remote Supervising Station and the local Fire Department via COTR of the intent to

    impair systems for testing purposes.

    2. Impair the Fire Alarm System by putting in test mode.

    3.

    Impair Fire Pump and Pressure Maintenance (Jockey) Pump. Place controllers in Off position.

    4. Impair valves. Close wall Post Indicating Valve at Fire Pump Room, and close two 8 OS & Y

    valves on inlet and outlet side of backflow prevention assembly in hot box.

    5.

    Relieve pressure from system. At hydrant, remove hydrant outlet cap, open hydrant main valve

    to relieve pressure. Leave valve open temporarily.

    6. Prepare system piping for test. Accomplish disconnection of flanged joints in Fire Pump Room

    and hot box. Rotate and re-install elbows for better access. Install gasketed test flanges in FirePump Room (with pressure gauge) and in hot box (with fill connection).

    7. Fill system with water, through test pump, to normal static pressure. Do not operate test pump.

    Use upstream test cock on backflow prevention assembly as source of fill water. Relieve any airin system piping at hydrant; when system is full of water and air is relieved, securely close hy-

    drant main valve. Inspect the piping and site for the full length of the tested piping for any leak-

    age. Correct/tighten any leaking joints.

    8. Using test pump, gradually and incrementally increase pressure in system. See Section 02510

    paragraph 3.1.A.3. Initial pressure increase shall be to 50 psi or normal static pressure, whichever

    is higher. Next pressure increase shall be to not more than 100 psi. Subsequent pressure in-

    creases shall be incremental, with each incremental increase not more than 20 psi. Hold each in-

    cremental pressure increase for 10 minutes before accomplishing the next pressure increase. Dur-

    ing the 10 minutes hold time, inspect the piping and site for the full length of the tested piping for

    any leakage. Terminate test immediately if any significant leakage and associated pressure drop

    is observed.

    9.

    Achieve system hydrostatic test pressure of not less than 200 psi.

    10.

    Secure test pump fill valve, and detach/remove test pump from tested piping.

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    END

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    APPENDIX B

    OTHER RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES

    A. Hot Box

    1.

    Pre-Test Procedures for the Hot Box:

    a.

    Close both 8 OS & Y valves.

    b.

    Provide temporary support of double check valve assembly.

    c. Separate two 8 flanged joints, rotate elbow for better access, install test blank (blind

    flange tapped for test pump connection with shutoff valve).d.

    Use local power for test pump, and water supply from the backflow prevention assembly

    upstream test cock for filling pipe and supplying test pump.

    2. Post-Test Procedures for the Hot Box:

    a. Restore to original state after test.

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    B. Fire Pump Room

    1.

    Pre-Test Procedures for the Fire Pump Room:

    a.

    Close wall Post Indicating Valve.

    b.

    Separate two 8 flanged joints at top of riser, rotate elbow for better access, install test

    blank (blind flange tapped for connection of pressure gauge with shutoff valve).

    2. Post-Test Procedures for the Fire Pump Room:

    a. Restore to original state after test.

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    C. Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant

    1.

    Pre-Test Procedures for the Dry Barrel Hydrant:

    a.

    Assure hydrant isolation valve is fully open.

    b.

    Remove one hydrant cap.

    c.

    Using hydrant main valve, bleed/purge air from system during filling.

    d. Securely close hydrant main valve for duration of test.

    2.

    Post-Test Procedures for the Dry Barrel Hydrant:

    a.

    Restore to original state after test.

    END

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