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PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM <br />Section 15440 <br />15-1207 <br />PART 3 - EXECUTION <br />3.01 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION: <br />A. Examine roughing -in work of domestic water and waste piping systems to verify actual <br />locations of piping connections prior to installing fixtures. Also examine floors, substrates, <br />and conditions under which fixture work is to be accomplished. Correct any incorrect <br />locations of piping and other unsatisfactory conditions for installation of plumbing fixtures. <br />Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. <br />3.02 INSTALLATION: <br />A. Install plumbing fixtures of types indicated where shown and at mounting height indicated on <br />Architectural Drawings in accordance with fixture manufacturer's written instructions, <br />roughing -in Drawings, and with recognized industry practices. Ensure that plumbing fixtures <br />comply with requirements and serve intended purposes. Comply with applicable <br />requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code pertaining to installation of plumbing fixtures. <br />B. In all cases where plumbing fixtures are mounted on or against building walls of concrete or <br />other materials having relatively rough or non -planar surfaces, it shall be the responsibility of <br />this Contractor to provide any necessary grout or backing materials required to facilitate <br />fixture mounting and eliminate void spaces between fixtures and wall to ensure adequate <br />bearing contact. <br />C. On completion of installation, provide silicone sealer at all points of fixture contact with walls <br />or floors. <br />D. Any fixture broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged during installation must be replaced by <br />Contractor at his own expense. <br />3.03 TRAPPING AND VENTING OF FIXTURES: <br />A. Trap and vent all plumbing fixtures in accordance with Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by <br />the Western Plumbing Officials Association and local plumbing codes, whether or not shown <br />on Drawings. Strictly adhere to any local codes. Only exceptions to above will be those <br />fixtures which are specially noted herein or on Drawings to be provided with special wastes. <br />B. No vent shall intersect another vent at a point less than 6" above extreme overflow level of <br />highest fixture served. <br />C. Take vents off top half of horizontal runs and grade so as to free vents quickly of any water <br />or condensation. <br />3.04 ADJUSTMENT OF PLUMBING PIPING SYSTEM: <br />A. Test and adjust fixtures so that each fixture receives the proper amount of water. <br />1. Adjust flush valves so that each fixture receives the proper amount of water. <br />2. Regulate all faucets, drinking fountains, etc. to the approval of the Architect so that <br />the entire system is left in first-class condition. <br />3. Adjust all slow -off valves to turn off between 12-15 seconds. <br />4. Adjust sensitivity of sensor faucets to the satisfaction of the owner. <br />5 <br />