SECTION 23 05 53_MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

ATLANTIS THE PALM – AQUAVENTURE EXPANSION PHASE III

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PART 1 - GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS ............................................................................................................... 3
1.3 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 SUBMITTALS ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.5 COORDINATION ....................................................................................................................... 3
PART 2 - PRODUCTS .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS ............................................................................................................... 4
2.2 TAGS ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 STENCILS ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 SERVICES IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 4
2.5 PIPEWORK IDENFICATION ..................................................................................................... 4
2.6 PIPEWORK IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................. 5
2.7 IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT .................................................................................................... 6
2.8 ASSET REGISTER .................................................................................................................... 6
2.9 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS .............................................................................................. 6
2.10 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT LABELS .......................................................................................... 6
2.11 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS ................................................................................................. 7
PART 3 - EXECUTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 EQUIPMENT LABEL INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 8
3.3 PIPE LABEL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 8
3.4 DUCT LABEL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 8
3.5 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 9
3.6 WARNING-TAG INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 9
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SECTION 23 05 53_MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
A. This section includes:
1. Nameplates
2. Tags
3. Stencils
4. Pipe Markers

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 23 2113 - Hydronic Piping

B. 23 3113 - Metal Ducts
C. 23 3116 – Non-Metallic Ducts

1.3 REFERENCES
A. BS 1710: Specification for identification of pipelines and services
B. BS 4800: Schedule of paint colours for building purposes
C. BS 5499: Safety Signs and colours

1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Contractor to provide the following information as part of a complete and comprehensive technical
submittal:
1. List: Submit list of wording, symbols, letter size, and color coding for mechanical
identification.
2. Submit valve chart and schedule, including valve tag number, location, function, and valve
manufacturer's name and model number.
3. Provide manufacturers catalog literature for each product required.
4. Indicate special procedures, and installation.
5. Record actual locations of tagged valves.
B. Refer to the MEPF General Requirements and Scope of Work document for submittal procedure
and formats

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces.
B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.
C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Provide machine-engraved brass, black anodized aluminium or 3-Layer Laminated Plastic
nameplates to identify each major equipment item.
B. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by
3/4 inch (64 by 19 mm).
C. Lettering shall be black on white background, unless expressly specified otherwise.
D. Nameplates for major equipment shall be engraved in lettering 6 mm in height.
E. Uniquely identify such materials using a numbering system similar to that shown on the Drawings
for major equipment items. Uniquely list such materials in the Operating and Maintenance Manual.
F. Attach labels by instant adhesive or stainless steel rivets. Do not mount labels on removable
covers. Attach labels to valves with chromium plated brass chain.

2.2 TAGS

A. Plastic Tags: Laminated three-layer plastic with engraved black letters on light contrasting
background color. Tag size minimum 40 mm diameter.
B. Metal Tags: Brass with stamped letters; tag size minimum 40 mm diameter with smooth edges.
C. Tags to be secured with brass S−hook, and numbered consecutively in line with agreed protocol.

2.3 STENCILS
A. With clean cut symbols and letters of following size:
1. 40-50 mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 8 inch 200 mm long color field, 20 mm
high letters.
2. 65-150 mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe 300 mm long color field, 30 mm high
letters.
3. 200-250 mm Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 24 inch 600 mm long color field, 65
mm high letters.
4. Ductwork and Equipment: 65 mm high letters.

2.4 SERVICES IDENTIFICATION

A. Colour: Conform to BS 4800 or agreed equivalent international standard
B. Pipework and ductwork shall be identified by colour bands 150mm. wide or colour triangles of at
least 150mm/side. The bands or triangles shall be applied at termination points, junctions, entries
and exits of plant rooms, walls and ducts, and control points to readily identify the service, but
spacing shall not exceed 4.0 meters.

2.5 PIPEWORK IDENFICATION

A. Colour: Conform to BS 4800 or agreed equivalent international standard

B. Install plastic-laminated labels with permanent adhesive on all pipes and ducts.
C. Lettering size to be at least 38 mm high and the direction of flow shall be indicated by an arrow of
length 3 x diameter of pipe and its insulation.

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D. Locate labels near points where ducts and pipes enter into concealed spaces and at maximum
intervals of 15 m in each space where ducts are exposed or concealed by removable ceiling
system.
E. Located pipe labels near control devices and each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for
fixtures and terminal units. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch.
F. In addition to the colour bands specified above all pipework shall be legibly marked with black or
white letters to indicate the type of service and the direction of flow, identified as follows or using
the same designations or abbreviations as on the drawings. Text shall also indicate the pipe size,
and an arrow indicating flow direction:
1. High temperature hot water HTHW
2. Medium temperature hot water MTHW
3. Low temperature hot water LTHW
4. Chilled water CHW
5. Condenser water CONDW
6. Steam Steam
7. Condensate Condensate
8. Domestic hot water service HWS
G. Pipes shall have the letters ‘F’ and ‘R’ added to indicate flow and return respectively as
well as directional arrows.

2.6 PIPEWORK IDENTIFICATION

A. Colour: Conform to BS 4800 or agreed equivalent international standard
B. The size of the symbol will depend on the size of the duct and the viewing distance but the
minimum size should not be less than 150mm. length per side. One apex of the triangle shall point
in the direction of airflow.
C. Install plastic-laminated labels with permanent adhesive on all pipes and ducts.
D. Lettering size to be at least 38 mm high and the direction of flow shall be indicated by an arrow of
length 3 x diameter of pipe and its insulation.
E. Locate labels near points where ducts and pipes enter into concealed spaces and at maximum
intervals of 15 m in each space where ducts are exposed or concealed by removable ceiling
system.
F. Located pipe labels near control devices and each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for
fixtures and terminal units. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch.
G. In addition to the colour bands specified above all pipework shall be legibly marked with black or
white letters to indicate the type of service and the direction of flow, identified as follows or using
the same designations or abbreviations as on the drawings. Text shall also indicate the pipe size,
and an arrow indicating flow direction:
1. Supply air SAD
2. Return air RAD
3. Fresh air FAD
4. Exhaust air EAD
5. Toilet Extract Duct TED

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6. Smoke Extract Duct SED

7. Kitchen Exhaust KED
H. The colour banding and triangles shall be manufactured from self-adhesive cellulose tape,
laminated with a layer of transparent ethyl cellulose tape. All labels shall be UV resistant.

2.7 IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT

A. Each item of plant and equipment shall be labelled with a traffolyte or metal label indicating its
unique reference code as used in the operating and maintenance documentation.
B. The plant numbering system shall be agreed with the Engineer prior to the commencement of the
Works.
C. The plant numbering system shall be fully compatible with any existing numbering system.
D. All items of plant and equipment shall be provided with a manufacturer’s nameplate indicating the
plant type, reference, serial number, year of manufacturer, performance and electrical data.
E. Pressure vessels which have been hydraulically tested at the manufacturer’s works shall indicate
the test pressure, working pressure and date of test.

2.8 ASSET REGISTER

A. The contractor shall provide an asset register of all plant and equipment in electronic (Microsoft
Excel or Outut from Revit) of all plant and equipment. The register shall include the technical
particulars of the plant and the description shall match the plant labels provided on site.

2.9 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

A. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1.6 mm
thick, and having predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
B. Letter Color: White
C. Background Color: Red
D. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 64 by 19
mm.
E. Minimum Letter Size: 6.4 mm for name of units if viewing distance is less than 600 mm, 13 mm for
viewing distances up to 1830 mm, and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing
distances.
F. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws
G. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
H. Duct Label Contents: Include identification of duct service using same designations or
abbreviations as used on Drawings, duct size, and an arrow indicating flow direction.
I. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with duct system service lettering to accommodate both directions
or as separate unit on each duct label to indicate flow direction.
J. Lettering Size: At least 38 mm high

2.10 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Tags shall be provided to identify and indicate the function of ancillary equipment such as gauges,
valves (isolating - including whether normally open or closed, balancing, regulating, check and

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control), strainers, water flow measuring devices, flow switches, balancing and motorized dampers,
fire dampers or other equipment requiring periodic inspection.
B. Brass or black anodized aluminium nameplates to identify each of these items
C. Tags shall be stamped or engraved with 6.4 mm high lettering. The minimum size for labels shall
be 65 mm x 12 mm.
D. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.11 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

A. Equipment labels for 400 A or larger Motor Control Centers (MCCs) shall include equipment
designation, manufacturer’s name, type designation or other traceable identification number (to
enable the operator to obtain relevant information from the manufacturer), bus bar rating, fault
level, and duration of fault. Locate labels in a prominent position adjacent to the main switch.
B. Label each way of switchboards, distribution boards and motor control centers with phase and
circuit number.
C. Label motor starters with name and size of load.
D. Provide typed or stenciled schedules, listing circuit number, fuse/mcb rating, and service, for each
switchboard, distribution board and motor control centre. Insert into a plastic sleeve fixed on the
inside of the switchboard door.
E. Provide an as-installed single line drawing of the electrical distribution system, laminated and fixed
in the main switch room.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification
devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and
encapsulate.
B. Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.
C. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.

3.2 EQUIPMENT LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.

B. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.

3.3 PIPE LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in finished spaces;
machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums; and
exterior exposed locations as follows:
1. Near each valve and control device.
2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units.
Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch.
3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.
4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping.
5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.
6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 15 m along each run. Reduce intervals to 7.6 m in areas of
congested piping and equipment.
7. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings.

3.4 DUCT LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Locate labels near points where ducts enter into concealed spaces and at maximum intervals of
15 m in each space where ducts are exposed or concealed by removable ceiling system.
1. Near each grille, diffuser and control device.
2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units.
Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each duct branch.
3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.
4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed
ductwork
5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.
6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 15 m along each run. Reduce intervals to 7.6 m in areas of
congested ductwork and equipment.
7. On ductwork above removable acoustical ceilings.

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3.5 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems, except check valves; valves within
factory-fabricated equipment units; shutoff valves; faucets; convenience and lawn-watering hose
connections; and HVAC terminal devices and similar roughing-in connections of end-use fixtures
and units. List tagged valves in a valve schedule.

3.6 WARNING-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Write required message on, and attach warning tags to, equipment and other items where
required.

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