SECTION 15440

PLUMBING FIXTURES

00000000PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Work shall consist of furnishing and installation of all plumbing fixtures and trim
including all the carriers, supports, anchors, and accessories as shown on the
drawings and specified herein.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. SASO – Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

SASO 1024 Ceramic sanitary appliances - Methods of test for

general requirements

SASO 1025 Ceramic sanitary appliances - General requirements

SASO 1257 Sanitary appliances: Flushing water tanks.

SASO 1258 Ceramic sanitary appliances: Eastern water closets and

traps

SASO 1259 Ceramic sanitary appliances: Methods of test for eastern

water closets and traps: Eastern water closets

SASO 1272 Electrical installations of buildings: Part 7: Requirements

for special installations or locations - Section 701:
Locations containing a bath tub or shower basin.

SASO 1473 Ceramic sanitary appliances - Western water closets

SASO 1474 Ceramic sanitary appliances - Methods of test for western

water closets

SASO 1475 Ceramic sanitary appliances bidets

SASO 1476 Ceramic sanitary appliances - Wash basins

SASO 1477 Sanitary appliances - Pressured flushing devices

SASO 1478 Sanitary appliances - Methods of test for pressured

flushing devices

SASO 1479 Sanitary appliances - Methods of test for flushing water

tanks

SASO 1480 Sanitary appliances - Flushing apparatus

SASO 1481 Sanitary appliances - Methods of test for flushing

apparatus

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 B. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ANSI A112.1.2 Air Gaps in Plumbing Systems

ANSI A112.6.1M Supports for Off-The-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use

ANSI A112.18.1M Finished and Rough Brass Plumbing Fixture Fittings

ANSI A112.19.2 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures

ANSI Z124.1 Plastic Bathtub Units

ANSI Z124.2 Plastic Shower Receptors and Shower Stalls

C. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM F 409 Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and

Tubular Fittings

ASTM F 444 Scald Prevention Devices and Systems in Bathing Areas.

ASTM F 445 Thermal-Shock Preventing Devices and Systems in

Showering Areas

ASTM F 446 Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the Bathing Area.

ASTM F 462 Slip-Resistant Bathing Facilities

D. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME A112.6.1M Supports for Off-The-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use

ASME A112.18.1M Plumbing Fixture Fittings

ASME A112.19.2M Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures

ASME A112.19.5 Trim for Water-Closet Bowls, Tanks and Urinals.

E. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

ASSE 1023 Hot Water Dispensers, Household Storage, Electrical

F. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UL 399 Drinking Water Coolers

UL 1261 Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs

G. BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc.

National Plumbing Code

H. ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials

Uniform Plumbing Code

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1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. Product Data: Submit product data and installation instructions for each fixture,
faucet, specialty, accessories and trims specified.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit rough-in drawings. Detail dimensions, rough-in

requirements, required clearances, and methods of assembly of components and
anchorages.

C. Color charts.

1.4 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE:

A. All materials and components specified under this section shall be provided in
manufacturer's original new and unopened protective packing bearing
manufacturer's name an label.

B. Store materials not in actual use in covered and well-ventilated area and protect
them from dirt, dust, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

C. For further requirements follow manufacturer's written instruction regarding storage

and handling.

1.5 WARRANTY:

A. Submit written guarantee signed by the contractor and manufacturer for the period
of 1 year from the date of substantial completion. The guarantee shall cover the
repair and replacement of defective materials and workmanship as directed by the
Engineer.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of and

components, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar services for
not less than 5 years period, and shall be subject to approval of Engineer.

B. Installer Qualifications: Experienced workmen authorized by the manufacturer, and

subject to approval of the Engineer.

C. All the components and installations shall comply with the requirements of specified
codes and standards.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIXTURE SUPPORTS:

A. Fixtures shall have concealed arms, steel pipe uprights for support from floor and
block bases, secured to floor, and/or walls, and shall be of types herein.

B. Plumbing fixture supports shall conform to ANSI A112.6.1.

2.2 VITREOUS CHINA FIXTURES:

A. Unless specified otherwise, toilet fixtures shall be of the best quality vitreous China,

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 non-absorbent and burned so that the whole mass is thoroughly fused and vitrified,
producing a material which when fractured will show a homogenous mass, close
grained and free from pores.

B. Colors shall be thoroughly fused, united to body without discoloration, chips or flaws
and shall be free from craze. Color shall be white.

C. Warped or otherwise imperfect fixtures shall not be acceptable.

D. Vitreous China fixtures shall comply with ANSI A112.19.2.

2.3 FIXTURE TRIMS:

A. Exposed fixture trims which include faucets, strainers, escutcheons, water closet
supplies, stops, waste, trap and all trimmings below lavatories, etc. shall be made of
brass and shall be polished chrome-plated. All exposed IPS piping and tubing shall
be of red brass, chrome-plated.

B. Brass for chrome-plating shall conform to ANSI A112.18.1 and shall be thoroughly
cleaned and polished before plating.

C. Plating shall be thoroughly and evenly applied and also guaranteed not to strip or
peel.

D. Fixture trims shall be chromium-plated, electro-deposited.

E. Trims shall comply with ANSI A112.19.5.

2.4 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:

A. Western Water Closets: Vitreous China, siphon jet elongated closet bowl, with self-
draining jets and large passageway. Seats shall be solid high-glass molded with
cover.

1. Water closets in staff toilets shall be wall mounted type with top spud 1.6
gallon flush valve and wall mounted outlet. Water closets in private toilets
shall be floor mounted type with 1.6 gallon flush tank.

Flush Valve: shall be heavy duty exposed flush valve (3/4"), with integrated
stop valve, flow rate adjustment, chrome plated brass, flow pressure range
from 1.2-5 bars for wash-out and wash-down WC bowls.

Fixture Carriers: Shall be proprietary item suitable for wall-hanging of water

closets.

B. Western Water Closets (Wheelchair Users): Vitreous China, water closet with seat
and cover valve shall be as suitable wheel chair users. Water closet shall be 17-
1/2" high elongated with flush. Flush valve and seat shall comply with requirements
mentioned above.

C. Eastern Water Closets: Vitreous China with 1.6 gallons flush tank water conserving
type, bonded integral squatting floor plate with non-skid foot treads, anti-splash
flushing rim, integral 20 mm supply connection, and flush valve unit. Flush valve
shall comply with requirements mentioned above.

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 D. Lavatories: Vitreous China counter-set or wall-mounted type as required complete
with front overflow, one-hole center faucet with knobs and pop-up drain, concealed
arm carriers, trap supply connection and stops, polished chrome.

E. Wheelchair Users Lavatory: Vitreous China lavatory suitable for wheelchair users
shall be wall-hung type with front overflow complete with faucet with 4 inch arm
lever handles and pop-up drain, polished chrome.

F. Faucets: Faucets shall be polished chrome-plated cast brass, spouts with constant
flow aerator, handles, pop-up waste, as selected by the Engineer.

G. Self-Closing Ablution Faucet: Push-button controlled interchangeable head

incorporating entire trap mechanism. Wall mounted polished chrome-plated cast
brass body and push-button with internal components in corrosion-resistant, anti-
liming materials complete with automatic shut-off with anti-liming, self-cleaning
mechanism flow straightener and vandal-proof flow control. Flow duration of around
15 seconds.

H. Shower Receptors: Shower receptors shall be approximately 800 mm square by

150 mm high, and shall be of a single piece glass reinforced polyester with non-slip
floor finish, furnished complete with drain fittings and shower mixer fittings as
required.

I. Shower Head: Wall mounted Solid brass, polished chrome plate, 2 handle control
mixing valve for bathtub and for shower. Includes check stops; tub spout; and
shower head, arm, and all necessary fitting. Shower head material shall have
combined metallic and nonmetallic parts with fixed spray pattern.

J. S.P.A (Jacuzzi) shall be of prefabricated type as manufactured by WHIRLPOOL or

approved equal, A cycle with fibreglass reinforcement covers complete as complete
package with its own piping system, and single speed, self draining pump, motor
with dry run seal and six multi-directional and individual flow rate adjustable color
co-ordinated air volume controls, also anti-vortex suction fitting and deck mounted
color co-ordinated air switch On/Off control, VL approved entitle Whirlpool system,
softy textured tub button pattern integral self levelling pump support feet, Factory-
installed power card.

K. Kitchen Sinks:

1. Kitchen sinks shall be 1.3 mm thick stainless steel type with double or single
bowl as required, 34 liter each, countertop type, self-rimming, flush fitting deck
and made for use with food waste disposers. Sink shall have 4 holes for use
with spray type hose faucet.

2. Faucets: Faucets for kitchen sinks shall be single lever type with minimum
250 mm long swing spout aerator tip, hose and spray attachment and shall
have chrome and stainless steel finish, with a 20 mm centerset spread.
Maximum flow 9 liters/minute.

L. Service Sinks: Acid-resisting enameled inside, cast iron service sink with back wall
hanger and with stainless steel rim guard. Provide complete with service sink cast
iron trap standard to wall, having acid-resisting enamel finish inside, painted
outside, with cleanout plug and strainer, and outlet for iron pipe. Provide chrome-
plated faucet suitable for the function.

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 M. Urinal: Vitreous China, wall-mounted, top spud, low-consumption (3.8 Lpf), blowout
flashing action, privacy shields, complete with flush valve, 470 x 324 x 743 mm
nominal size.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION:

A. Examine rough-in for potable cold/hot water supplies and also soil, waste and vent
piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections prior to installing
fixtures. Examine walls, floors and cabinets for suitable conditions where fixtures
are to be installed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION:

A. Install plumbing fixtures and trim level and plumb in accordance with fixture
manufacturer's written instructions, the original design, and the referenced codes
and standards.

B. Comply with the installation requirements of ANSI A117.1.

C. Fasten plumbing fixtures securely to supports or building structure. Secure supplies

behind or within wall construction to provide rigid installation.

D. Set shower receptors in a leveling bed of cement grout.

E. Install a stop valve in an accessible location in the water connection to each fixture.

F. Install piping connections between plumbing fixtures and piping systems. If any
equipment or fixture has connection different from installed piping, the necessary
adapter fittings shall be provided and installed to match the fixture/equipment
connection.

G. Install escutcheons at each wall, floor, and ceiling penetration in exposed finished
locations and within cabinets and millwork.

H. Seal fixtures to walls and floors using silicone sealant as specified in Section 07900
- SEALANTS. Match sealant color to fixture color.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Inspect each installed unit for damage. Replace damaged fixtures.

B. Test fixtures to demonstrate proper operation upon completion of installation and

after units are water pressurized. Replace malfunctioning units then retest.

3.4 ADJUSTING, CLEANING AND PROTECTION:

A. Operate and adjust faucets, water heaters and controls. Replace damaged and
malfunctioning units and controls.

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 B. Clean fixtures, fittings, spouts, drain strainers and trim using manufacturer's
recommended cleaning methods and materials.

C. Provide protective covering for installed fixtures and fittings. Do allow use of fixtures
for temporary facilities, except when approved in writing by the Engineer.

END OF SECTION

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