Section 15075 Identityfication

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SECTION 15075

MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDESA. NameplatesB. TagsC. StencilsD. Pipe Markers

1.02 PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTIONA. Section 15210 - Process air and Gas Piping : Supply of pipe labels for

placement by this Section.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONSA. Section 09900 Painting : Identification Painting

1.04 REFERENCESA. ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.

1.05 SUBMITTALSA. Submit under provision of Section 01330.B. Submit list of wording, symbols , letter size, and color coding for mechanical

identification.

C. Submit valve chart and schedule, including valve tag and number, location,function, and valve manufacturers name and model number.

D. Product Data: Provide manufacturers catalog literature for each productrequired.

E. Samples : Submit labels and tags.F. Manufacturers Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures and

installation.

1.06 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS


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A. Submit under provisions of Section 01700.B. Record actual locations of tagged valves.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 NAMEPLATESA. Manufacturers:

1. (____________________) Model (_______)2. Other acceptable manufacturers offering equivalent products.

a) (____________________) Model (_______)b) (____________________) Model (_______)

c) (____________________) Model (_______)

B. Description: Laminated three-layer plastic with engraved black letters onlight contrasting background color.

2.02 TAGSA. Manufacturers:


a) (____________________) Model (_______)b) (____________________) Model (_______)

c) (____________________) Model (_______)

B. Plastic Tags: Laminated three- layer plastic with engraved blackletters on light contrasting background color. Tag size min 40mm

square.

C. Chart: Typewritten letter size list in anodized aluminum frame.

2.03 STENCILSA. Manufacturers:


a) (____________________) Model (_______)

b) (____________________) Model (_______)c) (____________________) Model (_______)

B. Stencils : With clean cut symbols and letters of following size :1. 20 30 mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe : 200 mm long

color field, high letters.2. 40-50 mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 200mm long

color field, 20mm high letters.

3. 65-150mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: long color field,30mm high letters.

4. 200-250 m Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 600mm long

color field, 65mm high letters.


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5. Over Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 800 mm long colorfield, 90mm high letters.

6. Ductwork and Equipment: 65mm high letters

C. Stencil Paint: As specified in Section 09900, semi-gloss enamel, colorsconforming to ASME A13.1.

2.04 PIPE MARKERSA. Manufacturers:


a) (____________________) Model (_______)b) (____________________) Model (_______)

c) (____________________) Model (_______)

B. Color: Conform to ASME A13.1.C.

Plastic Pipe Markers: Factory fabricated, flexible, semi-rigid plastic,preformed to fit around pipe or pipe covering; minimum information

indicating flow direction arrow and identification of fluid being conveyed.

D. Plastic Tape Pipe Markers: Flexible, vinyl film tape with pressure sensitiveadhesive backing and printed markings.

E. Underground Plastic Pipe Markers: Bright colored continuously printedplastic ribbon tape, minimum 150mm wide by 4 mil (0.10m) thick,

manufactured for direct burial service.

2.05 CEILING TACKSA. Manufacturers:


a) (____________________) Model (_______)b) (____________________) Model (_______)

c) (____________________) Model (_______)

B. Description : Steel with 20mm diameter color coded head.C. Color code as follows:

1. Yellow HVAC equipment2. Red Fire dampers/smoke dampers3. Green Plumbing valves4. Blue Heating/Cooling valves

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATIONA. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive for identification materials.


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B. Prepare surfaces n accordance with Section 09900 for stencil painting.3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install plastic nameplates with corrosive-resistant mechanical fasteners, oradhesive. Apply with sufficient adhesive to ensure permanent adhesion andseal with clear lacquer.

B. Install tags with corrosion resistant chain.C. Apply stencil painting with Section 09900.D. Install stencil painting in accordance with manufacturers instructions.E. Install plastic tape pipe markers complete around pipe in accordance with

manufacturers instructions.

F.

Install underground plastic pipe markets 150 to 200 mm below finishedgrade, directly above buried pipe.

G. Identify air handling units, pumps, heat transfer equipment, tanks, and watertreatment devices with plastic nameplates. Small devices, such as in-line

pumps, may be identified with tags

H. Identify control panels and major control components outside panels withplastic nameplates.

I. Identify thermostats relating to terminal boxes or valves with nameplates.J. Identify valves in main and branch piping with tags.K. Identify air terminal units and radiator valves with numbered tags.L. Tag automatic controls, instruments, and relays. Key to control schematic.M. Identify piping, concealed or exposed, with plastic tape pipe markers. Use

tags on piping 20mm diameter and smaller. Identify service, flow direction,and pressure. Install in clear view and align with axis of piping, Locateidentification not to exceed 6m on straight runs including risers and drops,adjacent to each valve and Tee, at each side of penetration of structure orenclosure, and at each obstruction.

N. Identify ductwork with plastic nameplates. Identify with air handling unitidentification number and area served. Locate identification at air handlingunit, at each side of penetration of structure or enclosure, and at eachobstruction.

O. Provide ceiling tacks to locate valves or dampers above T-bar type panelceilings. Locate in corner of panel closest to equipment.

3.03 SCHEDULES


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Equipment Identification Background LettingType _______________________ Size Color

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