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Copyright 1999 AIA MASTERSPEC 6/99
PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO NIBCO, INC.
SECTION 15110 - VALVES
PART 1 - GENERAL
0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
0.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following general-duty valves:
1. Bronze angle valves.

2. Cast-iron angle valves.
3. Bronze ball valves.
4. Ferrous-alloy ball valves.
5. Ferrous-alloy butterfly valves.
6. High-pressure butterfly valves.
7. Bronze check valves.
8. Gray-iron swing, check valves.
9. Ferrous-alloy wafer check valves.
10. Spring-loaded, lift-disc check valves.
11. Bronze gate valves.
12. Cast-iron gate valves.
13. Bronze globe valves.
14. Cast-iron globe valves.
15. Cast-iron plug valves.
16. Resilient-seated, cast-iron, eccentric plug valves.
17. Chainwheel actuators.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 2 piping Sections for general-duty and specialty valves for site construction
piping.
2. Division 13 fire-suppression piping and fire pump Sections for fire-protection valves.
3. Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification" for valve tags and charts.
4. Division 15 Section "HVAC Instrumentation and Controls" for control valves and
actuators.
5. Division 15 piping Sections for specialty valves applicable to those Sections only.
0.3 DEFINITIONS
A. The following are standard abbreviations for valves:
1. CWP: Cold working pressure.

2. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber.
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3. NRS: Nonrising stem.

4. OS&Y: Outside screw and yoke.
5. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene plastic.
6. SWP: Steam working pressure.
7. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene plastic.
0.4 SUBMITTALS
A. 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.
0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. ASME Compliance: [ASME B31.1 for power piping valves and]ASME B31.9 for building
services piping valves.
1. Exceptions: Domestic hot- and cold-water[, sanitary waste, and storm drainage]
piping valves unless referenced.
B. ASME Compliance for Ferrous Valves: ASME B16.10 and ASME B16.34 for dimension and
design criteria.
C. NSF Compliance: NSF 61 for valve materials for potable-water service.
0.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. 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 check valves in either closed or open position.
B. 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.
C. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use
handwheels or stems as lifting or rigging points.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
0.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following
requirements apply for product selection:
1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the manufacturers specified.
2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the
manufacturers specified.
3. Basis-of-Design Product: The design for each valve is based on the product named.
Subject to compliance with requirements, provide either the named product or a
comparable product by one of the other manufacturers specified.
0.2 VALVES, GENERAL
A. Refer to Part 3 "Valve Applications" Article for applications of valves.
B. Bronze valves shall be made with dezincification-resistant materials. Bronze valves made
with copper alloy (brass) containing more than 15 percent zinc are not permitted.
C. Bronze Valves: NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller with threaded ends, unless otherwise indicated.
D. Ferrous Valves: NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger with flanged ends, unless otherwise indicated.
E. Valve Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Not less than indicated and as required for system
pressures and temperatures.
F. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream pipe, unless otherwise indicated.
G. Valve Actuators:
1. Chainwheel: For attachment to valves, of size and mounting height, as indicated in the
"Valve Installation" Article in Part 3.
2. Gear Drive Operator: For quarter-turn valves NPS 8 (DN 200) and larger.
3. Handwheel: For valves other than quarter-turn types.
4. Lever Handle: For quarter-turn valves NPS 6 (DN 150) and smaller, except plug valves.
5. Wrench: For plug valves with square heads. Furnish Owner with 1 wrench for every 10
plug valves, for each size square plug head.
H. Valves in Insulated Piping: Valves shall have 2-inch (50-mm) stem extensions and the
following features:
1. Gate Valves: Shall be rising-stem type.

2. Ball Valves: Shall have extended operating handle of non-thermal-conductive material,
protective sleeve that allows operation of valve without breaking the vapor seal or
disturbing insulation, and memory stops that are fully adjustable after insulation is
applied.
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a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Nib-seal handle extension or a comparable

product by one of the following:
1) Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

2) Jamesbury, Inc.
3) <Insert manufacturer's name.>
3. Butterfly Valves: Shall have extended necks.
I. Valve Flanges: ASME B16.1 for cast-iron valves, ASME B16.5 for steel valves, and
ASME B16.24 for bronze valves.
J. Valve Grooved Ends: AWWA C606.
K. Solder Joint: With sockets according to ASME B16.18.
1. Caution: Use solder with melting point below 840 deg F (454 deg C) for angle, check,
gate, and globe valves; below 421 deg F (216 deg C) for ball valves.
L. Threaded: With threads according to ASME B1.20.1.
M. Valve Bypass and Drain Connections: MSS SP-45.
0.3 BRONZE ANGLE VALVES
A. Bronze Angle Valves, General: MSS SP-80, with silicon bronze stem, non-asbestos packing
and malleable-iron handwheel.
B. Class 150, Bronze Angle Valves: ASTM B 62 bronze body with TFE disc, union-ring bonnet,
threaded ends, and having 300-psig (2070-kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-335-Y or a comparable product by one of the

following:
a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 300, Bronze Angle Valves with Stainless-Steel Disc: ASTM B 61 bronze body with
stainless-steel plug and renewable seat, union-ring bonnet, threaded ends, and having 600-psig
(4140-kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-376-AP, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
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0.4 CAST-IRON ANGLE VALVES
A. Cast-Iron Angle Valves, General: MSS SP-85, Type II; having ASTM A 126, Class B cast-iron
body and bolted bonnet; bronze mounted, non-asbestos packing and gaskets; and flanged-end
connections.
B. Class 125, Cast-Iron, Standard Angle Valves: 200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIBCO Model F-818-B or a comparable


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 250, Cast-Iron, Stop-Check Angle Valves: Stop-check design with non-asbestos packing
and gaskets, and having 500-psig (3450-kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIBCO Model F-869-B or a comparable


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.5 BRONZE BALL VALVES
A. Bronze Ball Valves, General: MSS SP-110 and have bronze body complying with
ASTM B 584, except for Class 250 which shall comply with ASTM B 61, full-depth ASME
B1.20.1 threaded or solder ends, and blowout-proof stems.
B. Two-Piece, Full-Port, Bronze Ball Valves with Bronze Trim: Chrome-plated bronze ball and
bronze stem and; reinforced TFE seats; threaded body packnut design (no threaded stem designs
allowed) with adjustable stem packing, solder or threaded ends; and 150 psig (1034 kPa) SWP
600-psig (4140-kPa)CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-585-70 or T-585-70, or a comparable product

by one of the following:
a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

b. Jamesbury, Inc.
C. Two-Piece, Full-Port, Bronze Ball Valves with Stainless-Steel Trim: Type 316 stainless-steel
vented ball and stem, reinforced TFE seats, threaded body packnut design (no threaded stem
designs allowed) with adjustable stem packing, soldered or threaded ends; 150 psig (1034 kPa)
SWP and 600-psig (4140-kPa) CWP ratings.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-585-70-66 or T-585-70-66, or a comparable


b. Jamesbury, Inc.
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D. Two-Piece, Full-Port, 250 psig (1723 kPa) SWP, Bronze Ball Valves with Stainless-Steel Trim:
Type 316 stainless-steel vented ball and stem, carbon-filled TFE seats, threaded body packnut
design (no threaded stem designs allowed) with adjustable stem packing, threaded ends; 250
psig (1723 kPa) SWP and 600-psig (4140-kPa) CWP ratings.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-585-70-66-ST, or a comparable product by

one of the following:

b. Jamesbury, Inc.
0.6 FERROUS-ALLOY BALL VALVES
A. Ferrous-Alloy Ball Valves, General: MSS SP-72, with ASTM A-216 Type WCB, carbon-steel
body; ASTM A-351, Type CF8M vented stainless-steel ball; and ASTM A-276, Type 316
stainless-steel stem; fire rated according to API 607 (4th edition); and having flanged ends and
blowout-proof stem.
B. Class 150, Full-Port, Ferrous-Alloy Ball Valves: Split-body construction, carbon-filled TFE
seats; 285 psig (1964 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-515-CS-F-66-FS, or a comparable product by


b. Jamesbury, Inc.
C. Class 300, Full-Port, Ferrous-Alloy Ball Valves: Split-body construction, carbon-filled TFE
seats; 720 psig (4960 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-535-CS-F-66-FS, or a comparable product by


b. Jamesbury, Inc.
0.7 FERROUS-ALLOY BUTTERFLY VALVES
A. Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves, General: MSS SP-67, for bubble-tight shutoff, extended-neck
for insulation, disc and lining suitable for potable water, unless otherwise indicated, and with
the following features:
1. Full lug, grooved and flanged valves shall be suitable for bi-directional dead end service
at full rated pressure without the use or need of a downstream flange. Valves NPS 12
(DN 300) and smaller shall not have exposed stem to disc fasteners and no exterior
mounted fasteners to hold the liner.
2. Valve sizes NPS 2 through NPS 6 (DN 50 through DN 150) shall have lever lock
operator; valve sizes NPS 8 (DN 200) and larger shall have weatherproof gear operator.
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B. Single-Flange, 150-psig (1035-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, EPDM Seat,

Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves: Full-lug type with ductile-iron body, one- or two-piece Type
416 stainless-steel stem, bronze bushing, aluminum-bronze disc, and phenolic-backed EPDM
seat (liner) attached to the body.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-1000-5, or a comparable product by one of

the following:
a. Cooper Cameron Corp.; Cooper Cameron Valves Div.

b. Tyco International, Ltd.; Tyco Valves & Controls.
C. Single-Flange, 150-psig (1035-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, BUNA Seat,

Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves: Full-lug type with ductile-iron body, one- or two-piece Type
416 stainless-steel stem, bronze bushing, aluminum-bronze disc, and phenolic-backed BUNA
seat (liner) attached to the body.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-1100-5, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

D. Single-Flange, 200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, EPDM Seat,

Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves: Full-lug type with ductile-iron body, one-piece Type 416
stainless-steel stem, copper bushing, fasteners and pins shall not be used to attach stem, to disc,
no pins or fasteners in waterway, aluminum-bronze disc, and molded-in EPDM seat (liner).
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-2000-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:

E. Single-Flange, 200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, BUNA Seat,

Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves: Full-lug type with ductile-iron body, one-piece Type 416
stainless-steel stem, copper bushing, fasteners and pins shall not be used to attach stem to disc,
no pins or fasteners in waterway, aluminum-bronze disc, and molded-in BUNA seat (liner).
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-2100-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:

F. Grooved-End, Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves with EPDM-Encapsulated Ductile-Iron Disc:

Ductile-iron with grooved or shouldered ends, polyamide coating inside and outside, two-piece
Type 416 stainless-steel stem, PTFE bronze sintered on steel bushing, fasteners and pins shall
not be used to attach stem to disc, no pins or fasteners in waterway, and 300-psig (2070-kPa)
CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 through NPS 8 (DN 50 through DN 200), 200 psig (1380 kPa)
CWP Rating for Valves NPS 10 through NPS 12 (DN 250 through DN 300).
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1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model GD-4765-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:
a. Tyco International, Ltd.; Tyco Valves & Controls.

b. Victaulic Co. of America.
G. Grooved-End, Ferrous-Alloy Butterfly Valves with BUNA-Encapsulated Ductile-Iron Disc:

Ductile-iron with grooved or shouldered ends, polyamide coating inside and outside, two-piece
Type 416 stainless-steel stem, PTFE bronze sintered on steel bushing, fasteners and pins shall
not be used to attach stem to disc, no pins or fasteners in waterway, and 300-psig (2070-kPa)
CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 through NPS 8 (DN 50 through DN 200), 200 psig (1380 kPa)
CWP Rating for Valves NPS 10 through NPS 12 (DN 250 through DN 300).
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model GD-4775-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:
a. Tyco International, Ltd.; Tyco Valves & Controls.

b. Victaulic Co. of America.
0.8 HIGH-PRESSURE BUTTERFLY VALVES
A. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, General: MSS SP-68 API 609 seat pressure and temperature
ratings, ANSI B1634A body pressure and temperature ratings, ANSI B16.5 flange dimensions,
ISO 5211, EN 12116 actuator mounting top works, capable of bi-directional dead-end service at
full-rated pressure without use of downstream flange, carbon-steel body, offset design,
extended-neck for insulation, permanently lubricated 300-series stainless-steel bushings with
graphite and modified PTFE seats, graphite packing and gasket, one-piece duplex stainless-steel
stem, and stainless-steel disc. Maximum steam rating of 50 psig (345 kPa). Valves NPS 6 (DN
150) and smaller shall have lever-lock operator; valves NPS 8 (DN 200) and larger shall have
weatherproof gear operator.
B. Single-Flange, Full-Lug, 285 psig (1964 kPa) CWP Rating, High-Pressure Butterfly Valves:
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LCS6822-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:
a. Jamesbury, Inc.
b. Xomox Corporation.
C. Single-Flange, Full-Lug, 720 psig (9960 kPa) CWP Rating, High-Pressure Butterfly Valves:
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LCS7822-3/5, or a comparable product by one

of the following:
a. Jamesbury, Inc.
b. Xomox Corporation.
0.9 BRONZE CHECK VALVES
A. Bronze Check Valves, General: MSS SP-80.
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B. Class 125, Bronze, Lift Check Valves with TFE Disc: ASTM B-584 bronze body and integral
seat with soldered or threaded end connections, and having 250-psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-480-Y or T-480-Y, or a comparable product


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 125, Bronze, Lift Check Valves with BUNA Disc: ASTM B-584 bronze body and
integral seat with nonmetallic BUNA disc, soldered or threaded end connections, and having
250-psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-480 or T-480, or a comparable product by


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
D. Class 300, Bronze, Swing Check Valves with Bronze Disc: ASTM B-61 bronze body and seat
with regrinding-type bronze disc, Y-pattern design, threaded end connections, and having 600
psig (4134 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-473-B, or a comparable product by one of the

following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
E. Class 125, Bronze, Swing Check Valves with TFE Disc: ASTM B-62 bronze body and seat
with TFE disc in bronze seat holder, Y-pattern design, soldered or threaded end connections, and
having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
F. Class 125, Bronze, Swing Check Valves with BUNA Disc: ASTM B-62 bronze body and seat
with BUNA disc in bronze seat holder, Y-pattern design, soldered or threaded end connections,
and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-413-W or T-413-W, or a comparable product


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
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G. Class 150, Bronze, Swing Check Valves with TFE Disc: ASTM B-62 bronze body and seat
with TFE disc in bronze seat holder, Y-pattern design, soldered or threaded end connections, and


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.10 IRON SWING CHECK VALVES
A. Iron Swing Check Valves, General: MSS SP-71.
B. Class 125, Gray-Iron, Standard Swing Check Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron body and
bolted bonnet with flanged end connections; non-asbestos synthetic-fiber gaskets; bronze disc
and seat; and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-918-B, or a comparable product by one of the

following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 125, Gray-Iron, Swing Check Valves with Lever and Weight: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-
iron body and bolted bonnet with flanged end connections; non-asbestos, synthetic-fiber
gaskets; bronze disc and seat, lever and weight; and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-918-B-L&W, or a comparable product by


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
D. Class 250, Gray-Iron, Swing Check Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron body and bolted
bonnet with flanged end connections; non-asbestos synthetic-fiber gaskets; and bronze disc and
seat; and having 500 psig (3445 kPa) CWP rating.

following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
E. Grooved-End, Swing Check Valves: Ductile-iron body with grooved or shouldered ends;
nonasbestos, synthetic-fiber gaskets; rubber seats; and having 250-psig (1725-kPa) CWP
Rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model G-917-W, or a comparable product by one of

the following:
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b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.11 DUAL-PLATE, IRON, WAFER OR GROOVED CHECK VALVES
A. Dual-Plate, Iron, Wafer or Grooved Check Valves, General: ANSI B16.1, spring loaded.
B. Dual-Plate, Iron, Wafer or Grooved Check Valves: Class 125, cast-iron, flangeless body with
dual, bronze discs; stainless-steel spring and stop pin; BUNA seat; and having 200 psig (1378
kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model W-920-W or G-920-W, or a comparable

a. Metraflex Co.
b. Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
0.12 SPRING-LOADED, CENTER-GUIDED LIFT-DISC, IRON CHECK VALVES
A. Lift-Disc Check Valves, General: FCI 74-1 and MIL-V-18436F, with spring-loaded, center-
guided bronze disc and seat.
B. Class 125, Globe, Flanged Lift-Disc Check Valves: Globe style with cast-iron body and flanged
ends, and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.

following:
a. Metraflex Co.
b. Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
0.13 BRONZE GATE VALVES
A. Bronze Gate Valves, General: MSS SP-80, with malleable-iron handwheel.
B. Class 150, Rising-Stem, Union-Ring Bonnet, Bronze Gate Valves: ASTM B-62 bronze body,
bonnet, and wedge, copper-silicone bronze stem, union-ring bonnet, soldered or threaded end
connections; and having 300 psig (2067 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-134 or T-134, or a comparable product by


b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 300, Rising-Stem, Stainless-Steel Wedge, Bronze Gate Valves: ASTM B-61 bronze body,
bonnet and seat, stainless-steel wedge and seat, copper-silicone bronze stem, union-ring bonnet,
and threaded end connections; and having 600 psig (4134 kPa) CWP rating.
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1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-174-SS, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.14 CAST-IRON GATE VALVES
A. Cast-Iron Gate Valves, General: MSS SP-70, Type I with bolted bonnet, flanged end
connections, and non-asbestos packing and gasket.
B. Class 125, OS&Y, Bronze-Mounted, Cast-Iron Gate Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron
body and bonnet with bronze trim, and solid-wedge disc; and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP
rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-617-O, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 250, OS&Y, Bronze-Mounted, Cast-Iron Gate Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron
body and bonnet with bronze trim, and solid-wedge disc; and having 500 psig (3514kPa) CWP
rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-667-O, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.15 BRONZE GLOBE VALVES
A. Bronze Globe Valves, General: MSS SP-80, with malleable-iron handwheel.
B. Class 300, Stainless-Steel Disc, Bronze Globe Valves: ASTM B-61 bronze body and bonnet,
stainless-steel disc and seat, copper-silicone bronze stem, union-ring bonnet, threaded end
connections; and having 600 psig (4134 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-276-AP, or a comparable product by one of

the following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 150, TFE Disc, Bronze Globe Valves: ASTM B-62 bronze body, bonnet, and seat, TFE
disc, copper-silicone bronze stem, union-ring bonnet, soldered or threaded end connections; and
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b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.16 CAST-IRON GLOBE VALVES
A. Cast-Iron Globe Valves, General: MSS SP-85 with bolted bonnet, flanged end connections, and
non-asbestos packing and gasket.
B. Class 125, Metal Seat, Cast-Iron Globe Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron body and
bonnet with bronze trim and having 200 psig (1378 kPa) CWP rating.

following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
C. Class 250, Metal Seat, Cast-Iron Globe Valves: ASTM A-126, Class B cast-iron body and
bonnet with bronze trim and having 500 psig (3445 kPa) CWP rating.

following:

b. Powell, Wm. Co.
0.17 CAST-IRON PLUG VALVES
A. Available Manufacturers:
B. Manufacturers:
1. Lubricated-Type, Cast-Iron Plug Valves:
a. Milliken Valve Co., Inc.

b. Nordstrom Valves, Inc.
c. Olson Technologies; Homestead Div.
d. R & M Energy Systems (Tomball, TX).
e. Walworth Co.
f. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
2. Nonlubricated-Type, Cast-Iron Plug Valves:
a. General Signal; DeZurik Unit.

b. Grinnell Corporation.
c. Mueller Flow Technologies.
d. Tyco International, Ltd.; Tyco Valves & Controls.
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e. Wheatley Gaso, Inc.

f. Xomox Corporation.
g. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Cast-Iron Plug Valves, General: MSS SP-78.
D. Class 125 or 150, lubricated-type, cast-iron plug valves.
E. Class 250 or 300, lubricated-type, cast-iron plug valves.
F. Class 125 or 150, nonlubricated-type, cast-iron plug valves.
G. Class 250, nonlubricated-type, cast-iron plug valves.
0.18 RESILIENT-SEATED, CAST-IRON, ECCENTRIC PLUG VALVES
B. Manufacturers:
1. General Signal; DeZurik Unit.

2. Milliken Valve Company.
3. Olson Technologies; Homestead Div.
4. Pratt, Henry Company.
5. Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
6. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Resilient-Seated, Cast-Iron, Eccentric Plug Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Smaller: Design
similar to MSS SP-108, and rated for 175-psig (1207-kPa) minimum CWP rating.
1. Resilient Seating Material: Suitable for potable-water service, unless otherwise

indicated.
D. Resilient-Seated, Cast-Iron, Eccentric Plug Valves, NPS 3 (DN 80) and Larger: MSS SP-108,
and rated for 175-psig (1207-kPa) minimum CWP rating.
1. Resilient Seating Material: Suitable for potable-water service, unless otherwise

indicated.
0.19 CHAINWHEEL ACTUATORS
B. Manufacturers:
1. Babbitt Steam Specialty Co.

2. Roto Hammer Industries, Inc.
3. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Description: Valve actuation assembly with sprocket rim, brackets, and chain.
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1. Sprocket Rim with Chain Guides: [Ductile iron] [Cast iron] [Aluminum] [Bronze], of
type and size required for valve.[Include zinc coating.]
2. Brackets: Type, number, size, and fasteners required to mount actuator on valve.
3. Chain: [Hot-dip, galvanized steel] [Brass] [Stainless steel], of size required to fit
sprocket rim.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
0.1 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.
0.2 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] [, gate, or plug] valves.

2. Throttling Service: Angle, ball, butterfly, or globe valves.
3. Pump Discharge: Spring-loaded, lift-disc or dual-plate check valves; lever and weight
swing check valves; or lever and spring swing 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. Chilled-Water Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Angle Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150, with TFE disc, bronze.
2. Angle Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, cast iron.
3. Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Two -piece, full port, stainless-steel trim,
bronze.
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4. Ball Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 150, full -port, ferrous alloy.
5. Butterfly Valves, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300): Single-flange, full lug, [200-psig
(1380-kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, EPDM liner, ferrous alloy.
6. Butterfly Valves, NPS 14 (DN 350) and Larger: Single-flange, full lug, 150-psig (1035-
kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, EPDM liner, ferrous alloy.
7. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Single-flange, 285 psig
(1964 kPa) CWP rating.
8. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Butterfly Valves, NPS 2 to NPS 8 (DN 50 to DN 200) 300-
psig (2070-kPa) CWP rating, EPDM- encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
9. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Butterfly Valves, NPS 10 to NPS 12 (DN 250 to DN 300):
200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP rating, EPDM- encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
10. Lift Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 125, bronze with TFE disc.
11. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150 , bronze with TFE disc.
12. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, cast-iron, standard .
13. Grooved-End Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Grooved-end,
ductile-iron, swing check valves.
14. Dual-Plate Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Wafer, iron.
15. Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided Lift-Disc Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger:
Class 125, flanged end, iron.
16. Gate Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150 , rising stem, union-ring bonnet,
bronze trim, solid wedge, bronze.
17. Gate Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, OS&Y, bronze mounted, cast
iron.
18. Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150 , TFE disc, bronze.
19. Globe Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, cast iron.
20. Plug Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Class [125 or 150] [250 or 300], [lubricated]
[nonlubricated]-type, cast iron.
21. Resilient-Seated, Eccentric Plug Valves, NPS 3 (DN 80) and Larger: 175-psig (1207-
kPa) CWP rating, cast iron.
D. Low-Pressure, Compressed-Air Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Two -piece, full port, bronze trim, bronze.
2. Equipment-Isolation Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Safety-exhaust, bronze.
4. Butterfly Valves, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300): Single-flange, full lug, 200-psig
(1380-kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, BUNA liner, ferrous alloy.
kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, BUNA liner, ferrous alloy.
6. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Butterfly Valves, NPS 2 to NPS 8 (DN 50 to DN 200):300-
psig (2070-kPa) CWP rating, BUNA-encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP rating, BUNA-encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
8. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Single-flange full lug,
285 psig (1964 kPa) CWP rating.
9. Lift Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 125, bronze with BUNA disc.
10. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 125 , BUNA, bronze.
11. Grooved-End, Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Grooved-end,
ductile-iron swing check valves.
12. Dual-Plate Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Wafer, Class 125 iron.
VALVES 15110 - 16
13. Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided, Lift-Disc Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger:
E. Medium-Pressure, Compressed-Air Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Two -piece, full port, bronze trim, bronze.
2. Equipment-Isolation Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Safety-exhaust, bronze.
(1380-kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, BUNA liner, ferrous alloy.
kPa) CWP rating, bronze disc, BUNA liner, ferrous alloy.
6. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Butterfly Valves, NPS 2 to NPS 8 (DN 50 to DN 200): 300-
psig (2070-kPa) CWP rating, BUNA-encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP rating, BUNA-encapsulated ductile-iron disc.
8. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Single-flange full lug,
9. Lift Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 125 bronze with BUNA disc.
10. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150 , TFE disc, bronze.
11. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Grooved-end, ductile-iron swing
check vavles.
F. Condenser Water Piping: Use the following types of valves:
bronze.
12. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, cast iron, standard .
VALVES 15110 - 17
15. Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided, Lift-Disc, Iron Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and
Larger: Class 125, flanged end, iron.
16. Gate Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150, rising stem, union-ring bonnet,
17. Gate Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, OS&Y, bronze mounted, cast
iron.
G. Domestic Water Piping: Use the following types of valves:
bronze.
7. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Smaller: Single-flange full lug,
10. Lift Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 125 , bronze with TFE disc.
17. Gate Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, OS&Y, bronze-mounted, cast
iron.
20. Plug Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Class [125 or 150] [250 or 300], [lubricated-
type with FDA-approved-material sealant] [nonlubricated-type], cast iron.
H. Heating Water Piping: Use the following types of valves:
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copper alloy.
iron.
I. [Sanitary Waste] [and] [Storm Drainage] Piping: Use the following types of valves:
bronze.
iron.
10. Plug Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Class 125 or 150, [lubricated]
J. Low-Pressure Steam Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Angle Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, with stainless-steel disc, bronze.
VALVES 15110 - 19
bronze.
5. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Single-flange 285 psig
7. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125, , cast-iron, standard .
iron.
10. Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Type 2, Class 150 , TFE disc, bronze.
11. Globe Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 125; cast iron.
K. High-Pressure Steam Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Angle Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300; with stainless-steel disc, bronze.
3. Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 250, Two -piece, full port, stainless-steel
trim, bronze.
5. High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, NPS 3 (DN 80) and Larger: Single-flange 720 psig
6. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, bronze with bronze disc.
stainless-steel trim, solid wedge, bronze.
iron.
10. Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, stainless-steel disc, bronze.
L. Steam Condensate Piping: Use the following types of valves:
1. Angle Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, stainless-steel disc, bronze.
bronze.
6. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, bronze with bronze disc.
7. Swing Check Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 250, gray iron, standard .
stainless-steel trim, solid wedge, bronze.
iron.
10. Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 300, stainless-steel disc, bronze.
VALVES 15110 - 20
M. Select valves, except wafer and flangeless types, with the following end connections:
1. For Copper Tubing, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Solder-joint or threaded ends, except
provide valves with threaded ends for [condenser water,] heating hot water, steam, and
steam condensate services.
2. For Copper Tubing, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): Flanged [soldered or
threaded] ends.
3. For Copper Tubing, NPS 5 (DN 125) and Larger: Flanged ends.
4. For Steel Piping, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Threaded ends.
5. For Steel Piping, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): Flanged [or threaded] ends.
6. For Steel Piping, NPS 5 (DN 125) and Larger: Flanged ends.
7. For Grooved-End, [Copper Tubing] [and] [Steel Piping]: Valve ends may be grooved.
Do not use for steam or steam condensate piping.
0.3 VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 15 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. Butterfly valves may
be installed with stem horizontal to allow support for the disc and the cleaning action of the
disc.
E. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.
F. Install chainwheel operators on valves [NPS 4 (DN 100)] <Insert other> and larger and more
than [84 inches (2100 mm)] <Insert other> above floor. Extend chains to [60 inches (1520
mm)] <Insert other> above finished floor elevation.
G. Install check valves for proper direction of flow and as follows:
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.
H. Butterfly valves shall be installed with stems horizontal.
0.4 JOINT CONSTRUCTION
A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping joint
construction.
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B. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with keyed coupling housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts
according to coupling and fitting manufacturer's written instructions.
C. Soldered Joints: Use ASTM B 813, water-flushable, lead-free flux; ASTM B 32, lead-free-
alloy solder; and ASTM B 828 procedure, unless otherwise indicated.
0.5 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.
END OF SECTION 15110
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SECTION 15110 - VALVES

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Bronze angle valves.

B. Related Sections include the following:

A. The following are standard abbreviations for valves:

1. CWP: Cold working pressure.

3. NRS: Nonrising stem.

0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

0.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Prepare valves for shipping as follows:

1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.

B. Use the following precautions during storage:

1. Maintain valve end protection.

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

0.2 VALVES, GENERAL

A. Refer to Part 3 "Valve Applications" Article for applications of valves.

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

1. Gate Valves: Shall be rising-stem type.

a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Nib-seal handle extension or a comparable

1) Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

3. Butterfly Valves: Shall have extended necks.

J. Valve Grooved Ends: AWWA C606.

K. Solder Joint: With sockets according to ASME B16.18.

L. Threaded: With threads according to ASME B1.20.1.

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

0.3 BRONZE ANGLE VALVES

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-335-Y or a comparable product by one of the

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-376-AP, or a comparable product by one of

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

0.4 CAST-IRON ANGLE VALVES

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIBCO Model F-818-B or a comparable

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIBCO Model F-869-B or a comparable

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

0.5 BRONZE BALL VALVES

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-585-70 or T-585-70, or a comparable product

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model S-585-70-66 or T-585-70-66, or a comparable

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-585-70-66-ST, or a comparable product by

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

0.6 FERROUS-ALLOY BALL VALVES

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-515-CS-F-66-FS, or a comparable product by

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-535-CS-F-66-FS, or a comparable product by

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Div.

0.7 FERROUS-ALLOY BUTTERFLY VALVES

B. Single-Flange, 150-psig (1035-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, EPDM Seat,

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-1000-5, or a comparable product by one of

a. Cooper Cameron Corp.; Cooper Cameron Valves Div.

C. Single-Flange, 150-psig (1035-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, BUNA Seat,

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-1100-5, or a comparable product by one of

a. Cooper Cameron Corp.; Cooper Cameron Valves Div.

D. Single-Flange, 200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, EPDM Seat,

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-2000-3/5, or a comparable product by one

a. Cooper Cameron Corp.; Cooper Cameron Valves Div.

E. Single-Flange, 200-psig (1380-kPa) CWP Rating, Aluminum-Bronze Disc, BUNA Seat,

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-2100-3/5, or a comparable product by one