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SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following general-duty valves:

1. Gate Valve - Threaded.

2. Gate Valve – Flanged.

3. Ball Valve – Threaded (lever operated)

4. Butterfly Valve – lever operated

5. Butterfly Valve – Gear operated

6. Balancing Valve – 65 & above

7. Pressure Independent Flow & Temperature Control Valves

8. Strainers

9. Drain Valves

10. Non Return Valves

11. Ball Float operated valves. (Delayed action)

12. Vent Cocks

13. Automatic Air Vents

14. Pressure Reducing Valves

15. Safety Valve

16. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves.

17. Chain Wheel Actuators

18. Foot valve

19. Thermostatic Energy Valves

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. This schedule is intended to be used as a helpful indication of the related sections within the
Project Specifications. It is not necessarily comprehensive or complete and it is the Contractor's
responsibility to ascertain all applicable sections required to understand the full Scope of Works
intended.

1. Division 22 : Plumbing

1.3 REFERENCES

A. The minimum standards for products specified in this section shall be including as under but not
limited to the following. Except as otherwise specified herein, perform work in accordance with

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specifications, codes and standards cited therein, and their latest editions (unless noted otherwise
and approved by the Engineer), revisions, applicable addenda and supplements. Where there is
conflict between the referenced standards the most stringent of the conditions/requirements shall
be applicable, at the sole discretion of the Engineer.

1. Refer to section 014200 for References, Codes and Standards.

B. All applicable local codes, requirements, regulations, etc. of Authorities having Jurisdiction.

Note: Contractor shall note that he shall keep all the referenced standards on the site and shall
provide the Engineer with the requested referenced standard as and when requested

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit material submittals to the Engineer in accordance with Section
013300 of Division 1 General Requirements.

B. Product Data: For each type of valve indicated. Include body, seating, and trim materials; valve
design; pressure and temperature classifications; end connections; arrangement; dimensions; and
required clearances. Include list indicating valve and its application. Include rated capacities;
shipping, installed, and operating weights; furnished specialties; and accessories. All the types of
valves to be submitted as samples for approval.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit in accordance with Division 1 – General Requirements.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and propose
programs and methods of construction and testing such as to achieve the specified quality to the
approval of the Engineer in accordance with Division 1 General Requirements and Section
014000.

B. British Standard Compliance: BS5154, 2871, 6700, 4504, 2879, 7350, 5155, 5157, 5159

C. NSF Compliance: NSF 61 for valve materials for potable-water service.

1.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Company specializing in manufacturing materials and products for healthcare industry for projects
of similar size and complexity with a minimum of ten years of documented experience.

1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with applicable requirements in accordance with Section 014100 of
Division 1 General Requirements.

1.9 MOCK-UP

A. The Contractor shall construct mockups in accordance with Section 014000 of Division 1 - General
Requirements.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall submit warranties in accordance with Section 017800 of Division 1 – General
Requirements.

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1.11 EXTRA MATERIAL

A. The Contractor shall provide extra stock materials upon completion of the Works in accordance
with Section 017800 of Division 1 General Requirements. Materials shall be of same
manufacture and quality as those installed in the Works.

1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store materials in accordance with Section 016000 of
Division 1 General Requirements and as per manufactures recommendations.

B. Prepare valves for shipping as follows:

1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.

2. Protect threads, flange faces, grooves, and weld ends.

3. Set angle, gate, and globe valves closed to prevent rattling.

4. Set ball and plug valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces.

5. Set butterfly valves closed or slightly open.

6. Block checks valves in either closed or open position.

C. Use the following precautions during storage:

1. Maintain valve end protection.

2. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher than ambient dew-point temperature. If
outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures.

D. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use hand
wheels or stems as lifting or rigging points.

1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall comply with Section 013543 of Division 1 General Requirements.

1.14 DEFINITIONS

A. The following are standard abbreviations for valves:

B. CWP: Cold working pressure.

C. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber.

D. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber.

E. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene plastic.

F. SWP: Steam working pressure.

G. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene plastic.

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H. WRAS: Water regulations Advisory Scheme.

1.15 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full accordance with the
respective health and safety requirements established by the following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a. Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Hospital Regulations:

a. Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

b. Comply with the latest Infection Control Requirements for Construction and
Renovation projects to protect the environment from contamination, infection,
injury and other adverse events. Contractor shall submit a complete report for
Engineer’s approval

3. Contractor

a. Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Engineer.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be employed throughout.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Subject to compliance with the requirements of the specifications of this Section, Employer’s
approved manufacturers and suppliers are acceptable.

B. Valves

1. Saudi Valves Manufacturing Co. Ltd KSA

2. Crane UK

3. Pentair USA

4. Mueller USA

5. Hattersley UK

6. Grinnell USA

7. Keystone USA

8. Delta UK

9. Jenkins Bros Canada

10. Approved Equivalent

C. Delayed Action Ball Float Valves

1. ITT Bell and Gossett USA

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2. Jenkin Bros Canada

3. Keraflo UK

4. Approved Equivalent

D. Water Pressure Reducing Valves (Domestic)

1. Pentair USA

2. Claval USA

3. Honeywell Braukman USA

4. Spirax Sarco UK

5. Watts Holland

6. Approved Equivalent

2.2 PRODUCT SELECTION

A. Materials and products supplied by contractor shall match the Employer approved samples
provided by the Architect, in all aspects, including but not limited to form, texture, size, shape,
aesthetics, performance and technical specification. If a specific sample is not provided by the
Architect/ Engineer for any specified product or material, then the Contractor shall submit samples
to the Engineer, of such materials and products, for selection and approval.

B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to read all the Contract documents together. In case of any
conflict or ambiguity, actual or perceived, the more stringent of the specification or conditions will
apply, and the Engineers interpretation shall be treated as final and binding. All conflicts or
ambiguities, actual or perceived, shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer.

C. Valves, General

1. Refer to "Valve Applications" under “Part 3-Execution” for applications of valves.

2. Bronze Valves: DN 50 and smaller with threaded ends, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Ferrous Valves: DN 65 and larger with flanged ends or grooved.

4. Valve Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Not less than indicated and as required for
system pressures and temperatures.

5. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream pipe, unless otherwise indicated.

6. Valve Actuators:

a. Chainwheel: For attachment to valves, of size and mounting height, as

indicated in the "Valve Installation" Article in Part 3.

b. Gear Drive: For quarter-turn valves DN 200 and larger.

c. Handwheel: For valves other than quarter-turn types.

d. Lever Handle: For quarter-turn valves DN 150 and smaller, except plug valves.

e. Wrench: For plug valves with square heads. Furnish Owner with 1 wrench for
every 10 plug valves, for each size square plug head.

7. Extended Valve Stems: On insulated valves.

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8. Valve Flanges: For cast-iron valves, steel valves, and bronze valves refer to British
Standards.

9. Valve Ends:

a. Threaded: With threads according to British Standard.

10. Valve Bypass and Drain Connections: MSS SP-45.

D. Gate Valve

1. Gate Valve – Resilient Seated (65 and 300 mm): Cast Iron Gate Valves BS EN 1171,
Stainless steel Stem, Bronze trim, Bolted Bonnet, Flanged Ends, Pressure Rating:
PN16, BSI, Operation: Hand Wheel.

E. Ball Valve

1. Threaded (lever operated) 15 mm to 50 mm: Bronze or DZR copper alloy body,

Threaded to BS-21, Chrome or Nickel plated DZR sphere with full bore flow aperture.
PTFE seats and stem seals, Lever operated, Pressure rating PN-20

F. Butterfly Valve

1. Lever operated (65 to 150 mm): Ductile Iron Butterfly Valves to BS EN 593, Semi-lugged
/ Fully-lugged, Ductile Iron Body (Epoxy Coated), Aluminum Bronze Disc, EPDM liner,
Stainless Steel Shaft, Lever operated with long body neck, Pressure Rating: PN16

2. Gear operated (200 to 600 mm): Ductile Iron Butterfly Valves to BS EN 593, Semi-
lugged wafer pattern / fully lugged, Ductile Iron Body, Aluminium Bronze Disc, EPDM
liner, Stainless Steel Shaft, Gear operated with Handwheel, Pressure Rating: PN16

G. Balancing Valves

1. 15 mm to 50 mm: Bronze double regulating valve to BS 5154

2. 65 & above: Fixed Orifice Double Regulating Valves to BS7350 Double Regulating Valve
Globe pattern with characterized throttling disc. Ductile Iron body, DZR trim, PTFE Disc
Insert, Fitted with P84 insertion Pressure Test Points, Flanged PN16, Pressure Rating:
PN16; non-raising handwheel, DZR copper alloy stem, EPDM stem seal, bronze body,
threaded ends.

H. Strainers

1. Strainers: (15 to 50 mm): Bronze Y-Strainers, Stainless Steel Screen (0.75 mm

perforation), Screwed-in Cap, Threaded BS21 taper, Pressure Rating : PN20

2. Strainers: (65 to 600 mm): Cast Iron Y-Strainers, Stainless Steel Screen (1.5mm
perforation), Bolted Cap, Flanged ends to PN16, 25, Bosses drilled, tapped & plugged,
Cap drilled, tapped & plugged to accept blow down valve, Pressure Rating : PN16

I. Drain Valves

1. Drain Cock for Fan Coil Units (15 to 25 mm): Bronze Drain Taps to BS2879 Type 2,
Screw down angle pattern, Lockshield operation, Inlet threaded male BSP, Outlet ribbed
for hose connection, Pressure Rating : PN10

2. Drain Cock for Pipeline (15 to 25 mm): Bronze Draw-off Ball Valve, Inlet threaded Male
BSP, Outlet with Hose Union, threaded BS21 Taper, Pressure Rating: PN16, Lever
operated

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J. Non Return Valves

1. Non-Return Valves (15 to 50 mm): Bronze Swing Check Valves to BS 5154 Series B,
Metal Disc, Screwed-in Cap, Threaded BS21 Taper, Pressure rating: PN25

2. Non Return Valves (65 to 300 mm): Cast Iron Check Valves, Wafer pattern, Cast Iron
Body, Bronze trim, Resilient Seated (EPDM Body Seat Ring), Stainless Steel Spring,
Suitable for mounting between PN16/ANSI 150 Flanges, Pressure rating:PN16

3. Check Valves (65 to 300 mm): Cast Iron Check Valves to BS EN 1234, Swing pattern,
Cast Iron Body and Cover, Bronze trim, Bolted Cover, Flanged ends to PN16 , Pressure
Rating : PN16

K. Ball Float Operated Valves

1. Delayed Action type. Bronze or DZR copper alloy body inlet threaded / flanged. Spindle
and head effectively guided and arranged with stops to engage with valve body and
prevent over travel, linkage fulcrum adjustable relative to vertical plane, securely locked
to body tapping when set screwed plug from access door, float and lever arm. Spin
copper float, halves brazed or welded together with centre sleeve continuity to lever arm
for feed and expansion application use long arm type to close when tank containing 150
mm depth. Copper canister, gunmetal secondary float galvanized steel support bracket.

L. Vent Cocks: (Ball Type)

1. Bronze or DZR copper alloy body, chrome plated DZR-Ball PTFE seats and stem seals
blow out proof stem, permanently identified ports in T- configuration level operated.

M. Automatic Air Vents Float Type

1. Bronze or DZR copper alloy body, with threaded inlet to BS-21 solid polypropylene float
and air release valve self-closing Temperature up to 130°C. Pressure rating 1000 kPa.

N. Pressure Reducing Valves

1. Pilot operated, hydraulically operated, diaphragm type with a low flow by-pass capability.
The low flow bypass capability shall be achieved by using a balanced direct acting PRV
as an integral part of main valve. At very low flows when the main valve is almost
completely closed, to prevent the possibility of cavitations the direct acting valve shall by
pass the main valve and maintain the flow. Pilot connection shall include a strainer.
Bronze construction including trim. Diaphragm Buna and rubber for cold, viton for hot
water (120oC), DN-50 and smaller shall be screwed with unions. DN-65 and larger shall
be flanged.

O. Safety Valves:

1. Safety Valves to BS 6759, Copper Alloy, Single Spring: Material – Bronze or DZR copper
alloy body, Ends- Threaded to BS 21, Spring Type – Single spring loaded, high lift type.

2. Safety Valves to BS 6759, Cast iron, Single Spring: Material – Cast iron body, Ends-
Flanged to BS EN 1092-2, spring type – Single spring loaded, high lift type.

P. Temperature & Pressure Relief Valves:

1. Combined Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves: ASME rated and stamped and
complying with ASME PTC 25.3. Include relieving capacity at least as great as heat

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input and include pressure setting less than water heater working-pressure rating. Select
relief valve with sensing element that extends into tank.

Q. Chainwheel Actuators

1. Description: Valve actuation assembly with sprocket rim, brackets, and chain.

a. Sprocket Rim with Chain Guides: Ductile iron, of type and size required for
valve.

b. Brackets: Type, number, size, and fasteners required to mount actuator on

valve.

c. Chain: Hot dip, galvanized steel, of size required to fit sprocket rim.

R. Foot Valve

1. Bronze body, threaded to BS 21, CV 89, PTFE Seat and applicable for water,
compliance to ISO, CE with very little pressure drop.

S. Thermostatic Mixing Valves

1. General: Manually adjustable, thermostatic water mixing valve with bronze body. Include
check stop and union on hot and cold water supply inlets, adjustable temperature setting,
and thermometer.

a. Type: Bimetal thermostat, operation and pressure rating 860 kPa minimum.

b. Type: Liquid-filled motor, operation and pressure rating 690 kPa minimum.

c. Comply to all the National Water Supply Authority Regulations / bye laws and
building and plumbing (UK: BS 6700) Regulations.

d. Environmental Conditions

1). Ambient Temperature Range: 0-60o C

2). Ambient Humidity Range: 0 – 100% RH

e. Electrical

1). Supply Voltage: 12V AC, through separate transformer, PT100 or

PT220.

2). Power Consumption: 6 Watts

3). Electronic Circuitry Protection: By 500mA Quick-blow fuse.

4). Cable Entry: Base threaded to accept 20 mm . conduit.

2. Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves: Unit, with the following:

a. Construction

1). Piping, valves, and unions.

2). Piping Component Finish: Rough bronze

3). Base: Gunmetal, nickel plated.

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4). Cover Assembly: Aluminium, red textured painted finish, electrical

chamber protected against total immersion and ingress of dust to IP66.

5). Shuttle Connecting Rod and Seats: Stainless steel.

6). Hydraulics and Electronics Separation: Stainless steel flexible bellows

master seal plus three auxiliary “O” seals.

7). Bleed Hole: Provides early warning in the event of bellows or “O” seal
deterioration.

8). Electronics: Plug in solid state microelectronic circuitry.

9). Motor: Low inertia servo motor with reduction gearbox protected by a
current limiting circuit.

10). Temperature Probe Assembly: Interchangeable su-assembly

incorporating a highly sensitive thermistor encapsulated in a rugged
brass housing.

11). Temperature Display: Red, 2 digit LED display indicating outlet

temperature.

b. Connections and Fixing

1). Connections: Inlet and outlet 32 mm BSP standard.

2). Configuration: Hot inlet on right, cold on left, top outlet

3). Fixing: Designed for connection to exposed pipework, which must be

adequately supported as the controller is not secured to any wall
surface.

c. Interface

1). Allows input / output capability for remote monitoring

d. Photographic-Process, Thermostatic Water Mixing-Valve Assemblies: Factory-

fabricated, thermostatic water mixing valve; volume-control valve; unions; check
stops; thermometer; atmospheric vacuum breaker; piping; escutcheons; and
panel enclosure.

1). Sizes and Arrangement: Controls mounted shall be in front of panel

cover with factory-or field-installed inlet valves. Assembly shall
control outlet-water temperature within 0.25oC throughout
temperature and flow operating ranges.

2). Panel: Stainless-steel box

3). Panel Mounting: Recessed

4). Maximum Pressure – 1000 kPa

5). Maximum Operating Pressure – 7000 kPa

6). Blend water temperature range – 30oC to 50oC

7). Flow shall be as per system requirement.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

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A. As Applicable

2.4 FABRICATION

A. As Applicable

2.5 FINISHES

A. As Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine piping system for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance.

1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

B. Examine valve interior for cleanliness, freedom from foreign matter, and corrosion. Remove
special packing materials, such as blocks, used to prevent disc movement during shipping and
handling.

C. Operate valves in positions from fully open to fully closed. Examine guides and seats made
accessible by such operations.

D. Examine threads on valve and mating pipe for form and cleanliness.

E. Examine mating flange faces for conditions that might cause leakage. Check bolting for proper
size, length, and material. Verify that gasket is of proper size, that its material composition is
suitable for service, and that it is free from defects and damage.

F. Do not attempt to repair defective valves; replace with new valves.

G. Do not pressurize the valves under closed condition.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. As Applicable

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. As Applicable

3.4 CLEANING

A. The Contractor shall comply with Section 017400 of Division 1 - General Requirements.

3.5 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A. As Applicable

3.6 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Refer to piping Sections for specific valve applications. If valve applications are not indicated, use
the following:

1. Shutoff Service: Ball, butterfly or gate valves.

2. Throttling Service: Ball pr butterfly valves.

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3. Pump Discharge: Spring loaded, lift disc check valves.

B. If valves with specified SWP classes or CWP ratings are not available, the same types of valves
with higher SWP class or CWP ratings may be substituted.

C. Domestic Water Piping: Use the following types of valves:

1. Ball Valves, DN 50 and Smaller.

2. Gate Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Flanged

3. Butterfly Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Flanged

4. Swing Check Valves, DN 50 and Smaller.

5. Swing Check Valves, DN 65 and Larger.

6. Double regulating valves DN 50 and smaller.

7. Double Regulating Valves DN 65 and larger.

8. Strainers.

9. Drain Valves

10. Pressure Reducing Valves where pressure exceeds 3.0 Bar.

11. Automatic Air Vents.

12. Ball Float Operated Valves.

13. Safety Valves For Water Heaters

D. Select valves, except wafer and flangeless types, with the following end connections:

1. For Steel Piping, DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded ends.

2. For Steel Piping, DN 65 and larger: Flanged ends, Class 150 or Class 300

E. Contractor to verify operating pressure on system to determine pressure class of valves, flanges
and accessories.

3.7 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 23 Sections. Drawings indicate
general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install valves with unions or flanges at each piece of equipment arranged to allow service,
maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.

C. Locate valves for easy access and provide separate support where necessary.

D. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above center of pipe.

E. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.

F. Install chainwheel operators on valves DN 100 and larger and more than 2400 mm above floor.
Extend chains to 1520 mm above finished floor elevation.

G. Install check valves for proper direction of flow and as follows:

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1. Swing Check Valves: In horizontal position with hinge pin level.

2. Dual-Plate Check Valves: In horizontal or vertical position, between flanges.

3. Lift Check Valves: With stem upright and plumb.

3.8 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Division 220500 Section for basic piping joint construction.

B. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with keyed coupling housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts
according to coupling and fitting manufacturer's written instructions.

3.9 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust or replace valve packing after piping systems have been tested and put into service but
before final adjusting and balancing. Replace valves if persistent leaking occurs.

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