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SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS FIRE PROTECTION

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GENERAL NOTES ABBREVIATIONS

FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM NOTES ABBREV. DESCRIPTION
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three inches = one foot

1. PROVIDE 100% FIRE SPRINKLER COVERAGE FOR BUILDING AREA SHOWN ON AD AREA DRAIN
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING SHALL BE DESIGNED IN AFF ABOVE FINISHED
AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES, NFPA 13 AND OWNERS INSURNACE AHU FLOOR
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION A. A FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT (FACP) SHALL BE PROVIDED
H. THE FIRE ALARM SUB-CONTRACTOR (CONTRACTOR) APPROX AIR HANDLING UNIT
A TO MONITOR ALL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM RELATED FIRE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING, AND PAYING AHJ AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION UNDERWRITERS.
AVG APPROXIMATE A
PUMP SUPERVISORY SIGNALS, WATER FLOW AND VALVE FOR, ANY AND ALL PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO
TAMPER SWITCHES, MANUAL PULL STATIONS, SMOKE BEGINNING WORK AT THE DIRECTION OF THE GENERAL AHU AIR HANDLER UNIT SHUTDOWN 2. THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, IS
SCHEMATIC IN NATURE AND INDICATES THE AREAS TO BE COVERED BY THE
AVERAGE
FACP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, AND AUTOMATIC CONTRACTOR. AIM ADDRESSABLE INPUT MODULE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. THE FINAL DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM SHALL BE PREFORMED
BA BREATHING AIR
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. THE NEW SYSTEM SHALL BE A BY A LICENSED INDIVIDUAL CERTIFIED TO A MAXIUMUM LEVEL III, IN THE SUB-FIELD OF
FULLY FIELD PROGRAMMABLE MICROPROCESSOR - ALT ELEVATOR RECALL, ALTERNATE "AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM LAYOUT," THROUGH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR
BLDG
BOP
BUILDING
BOTTOM OF
BASED SYSTEM CAPABLE OF TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION CERTIFICIATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (NICET).
SFACU SUB-FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT OVER SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS BETWEEN ADDRESSABLE I. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE, AS PART OF THE AOM ADDRESSABLE OUTPUT MODULE BYP PIPE
INTERFACING/CONTROL MODULES AND THE FACP. INSTALLED COST OF THIS FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, A BY-PASS
3. PIPE SIZES SHOWN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON HYDRUALIC CALCULATIONS
WARRANTY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT TO COVER THE AS AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PERFORMED BY FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR. FINAL PIPING LAY-OUT & SIZE SHALL
INSTALLATION OF THE COMPLETE SYSTEM FOR A
PACP PRE-ACTION CONTROL PANEL PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR FOLLOWING FINAL BOB BOTTOM OF BEAM BE DETERMINED BY FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR. C CELSIUS
ALL PANELS AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES SHALL BE THE CA COMPRESSED
B. STANDARD PRODUCT OF A SINGLE MANUFACTURER AND
SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE. BOD BOTTOM OF DECK 4. COORDINATE WORK WITH ALL OTHER TRADES. CO. AIR
SHALL DISPLAY THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME ON EACH CONN CLEANOUT
RCC REMOTE COMMAND CONSOLE BOP BOTTOM OF PIPE 5. ONLY PIPING SERVING SPRINKLERS WITHIN ELECTRICAL ROOMS SHALL BE ROUTED
CW CONNECTION
one and one-half inches = one foot

COMPONENT. EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS SHALL

THROUGH SUCH ROOMS. PIPING WITHIN SHALL NOT SERVE SPRINKLERS OUTSIDE
BEAR THE UL OR FM LABEL OR MARKING, AND ALL
J. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AN AESTHETIC BOR BOTTOM OF RISER OF THESE ROOMS.
COLD WATER
MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW AND IN GOOD CONDITION, AND SKILLED MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA
FPC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER BV BUTTERFLY VALVE
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FREE OF DEFECTS, SCRATCHES, CORROSION AND CODES AND STANDARDS AND OTHER APPLICABLE 6. ROUTE PIPING CONCEALED THROUGHOUT EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED. DCW DOMESTIC COLD
CONTAMINATION. USED EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THE PROJECT
ALLOWED. SPECIFICATIONS. FINAL APPEARANCE OF ALL SYSTEMS C CENTERLINE 7. ALL HORIZONTAL PIPING IS ABOVE CEILING UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
DWV WATER
DRAIN, WASTE & VENT
FATC FIRE ALARM TERMINAL CABINET AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEAT AND CLEAN. CAC COMPOUND ACCESS CONTROL FACILITIES
8. WHERE HEADS ARE NOT SHOWN, CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE LOCATION, EL ELEVATIO
CV CHECK VALVE
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THE FACP PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY SHALL BE CENTER IN CEILING TILES IN LAY-IN CEILING AREAS, ALIGN WITH LIGHTS AND OTHER EX. N
C. PROTECTED BY A SEPARATE UL-LISTED FAST ACTING CEILING ELEMENTS IN HARD CEILING AREAS. COORDINATE EXACT LOCATION WITH EXISTING
NAC NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE EXTENDER PANEL ELECTRICAL TRANSIENT SURGE SUPPRESSOR THAT THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION DDCV DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY ARCHITECT DURING SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTAL PROCESS.
INCORPORATES LOW Z EARTH GROUNDING. THE DEVICE K. F FIRE LINE
SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U.L. 1449.
OF SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL CONDITIONS OF
THE BUILDING AND SITE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
DIP DUCTILE IRON PIPE 9. WHERE NOT SHOWN, PIPING LAYOUT AND SIZE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY FIRE
B B
PWR REMOTE FIRE ALARM POWER SUPPLY ALL LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUITS LEADING FROM THE FACP,
BLIND SPACES, SHELVING, LIGHTS, GRILLES AND DN DROP NIPPLE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR. ALL PIPING TO BE ROUTED CONCEALED, UNLESS
G.CO. GRADE CLEANOUT
D. INCLUDING INITIATING AND NOTIFICATION CIRCUITS, AS
DIFFUSERS, PIPING, DUCT WORK, DOORS, WINDOWS,
(E) EXISTING
OTHERWISE INDICATED.
EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS, WALLS (FIRE-RATED AND
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WELL AS TELEPHONE LINES, SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A HD HYDRAULIC DRAIN

NON-FIRE-RATED), BEAMS, JOISTS, COLUMNS, HVAC 10. SHOW ALL DUCTWORK AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS IN ROOMS THAT ARE WITHOUT
FAA
FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR SEPARATE U.L. LISTED FAST-ACTING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL PANELS AND EQUIPMENT, EC EXTENDED COVERAGE CEILINGS ON SHOP DRAWINGS. PROVIDE COVERAGE AROUND AND UNDER ALL HP HORSE POWER
TRANSIENT SURGE SUPPRESSOR WHICH HW HOT WATER
INCORPORATES LOW Z EARTH GROUNDING. THE DEVICE
CEILINGS, AREAS WITHOUT CEILINGS, WALL
CONSTRUCTION, FLOORS AND ALL CONSTRUCTION,
EL ELEVATION OBSTRUCTIONS AS REQUIRED BY NFPA 13, (AND 72) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
HWCP HOT WATER CIRCULATING
SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U.L. 497B. TO COVERAGE UNDER DUCTWORK 48" AND WIDER. HEADS THAT ARE BELOW
PRN PRINTER EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING APPURTENANCES. F FAHRENHEIT OBSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH WIRE CAGE PROTECTORS.
HWR
HWS
PUMP
HOT WATER RETURN
SELECTION OF CABLE TYPES AND WIRE WITH RESPECT
FAA FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY LOCATION OF ANY PIPING THAT MAY CONFLICT WITH
HOT WATER SUPPLY
E. TO CONDUCTOR SIZE, SHIELDING REQUIREMENTS, AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FACP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
SS SURGE SUPPRESSOR SEPARATION BETWEEN CIRCUITS SHALL BE IN FULL L. PERFORMING, DOCUMENTING, AND CERTIFYING REQUISITE
ROUTING OF FIRE PROTECTION PIPING PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT REPORT OF CONFLICT DIRECTLY TO ENGINEER. IN WC INCHES, WATER
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSPECTION AND TESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FDC FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INV COLUMN
MANUFACTURER OF THE FACP, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
PIV POST INDICATOR VALVE CIRCUIT WIRE/CABLE SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY LISTED FURNISHED UNDER THIS PROJECT. AFTER COMPLETING FF FINISHED FLOOR 12. NOTIFY AND COORDINATE WITH OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO SHUT-DOWN INVERT
OF ANY FIRE PROTECTION UTILITY. SHUT-DOWN TIME TO BE MINIMUM.
FOR USE WITH FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. HIS TESTING, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEMONSTRATE
FFL FLOOR FLANGE
one inch = one foot

KW KILOWATT
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FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION SHALL BE IN WRITING A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO
SHUT-DOWN.
PS ALARM CHECK VALVE PRESSURE SWITCH THE FACP SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
SYSTEM, AS WELL AS FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL DESIGN FHC FIRE HOSE CABINET LB POUNDS
DOCUMENTS, CODES AND STANDARDS, TO THE
F. FHS FIRE HOSE STATION LF LINEAR FEET
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AND MODIFICATION. IN NO CASE SHALL CIRCUIT AND/OR SATISFACTION OF THE OBO/OPS/FIR/FPE.

MODULE LOADING EXCEED EIGHTY (80) PERCENT OF THE LP LOW
WS SPRINKLER WATER FLOW SWITCH DESIGN CAPACITY AS SPECIFIED BY THE FLT FIRE PUMP FAULT PRESSURE
MANUFACTURER.
FS FLOW SWITCH MAX MAXIMUM
MIN MINIMUM
VS SPRINKLER SUPERVISORY SWITCH THE DESIGN, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, INSTALLATION, M. SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS, HVAC ZONE MAPS, FOR FSD FIRE SMOKE DAMPER
C
G. AND WORKMANSHIP SHALL BE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE
REFERENCE WHEN PROGRAMMING AND SEQUENCING
OF FSD CLOSURES AND HVAC SHUT DOWN. FT FEET C
WITH THE REQUIRED AND ADVISORY PROVISIONS OF NA NOT APPLICABLE
NFPA 70 (2014 EDITION), ABA/ADA AND WITH ALL OTHER G GRADE NC NORMALLY CLOSED
LLI LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR SWITCH REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE NIC NOT IN CONTRACT
ADVISORY PROVISIONS (APPENDICES) OF THE NFPA THIS DRAWING IS ISSUED FOR REVIEW AND IS INTENDED TO GPM GALLONS PER MINUTE NPW NON-POTABLE
N.
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DESCRIBE THE GENERAL DESIGN INTENT BY WHICH THE FIRE NO WATER

PUBLICATIONS REFERRED TO HEREIN SHALL BE GSO SUPPORT ANNEX
IM ISOLATOR MODULE CONSIDERED TO BE MANDATORY, AS THOUGH THE WORD ALARM PLANNER CAN CORRECTLY PLAN THE SYSTEM(S). NTS NORMALLY OPEN
"SHALL" HAD BEEN SUBSTITUTED FOR "SHOULD" SOME PARTS OF THE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE DEPICTED, AND GV GATE VALVE NOT TO SCALE
WHEREVER IT APPEARS. IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS ADDITIONAL DEVICES MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER TO
three-quarters inch = one foot

BETWEEN THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE SPECIFICATION SECTION 28 3100 FOR COMPLETE H HANGER
S DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR REFERENCED STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS, THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. OS&Y OUTSIDE SCREW AND YOKE
MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY. HDPE HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS
S
HSW HORIZONTAL SIDE WALL PDI PLUMBING DRAINAGE INSTITUTE
SMOKE DETECTOR PENDANT SPRINKLER HEAD PLAN (STAINLESS STEEL)
PDISCH PUMP DISCHARGE
HV HOSE VALVE
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PRS PRESSURE REDUCING STATION

PRV PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
ID INSIDE DIAMETER PENDANT SPRINKLER HEAD

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S PLBG PLUMBING
SMOKE DETECTOR, WALL MOUNTED
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IN INCHES PRESS PRESSURE

S S BEAM TYPE SMOKE DETECTOR, CEILING MOUNTED GENERAL SYMBOLS IE INVERT ELEVATION
F

F
PRE-ACTION MANUAL PULL STATION

PRE-ACTION VISUAL & FIRE ALARM HORN & STROBE

PTRV
PW
PRESSURE TEMPERATURE RELIEF
VALVE
PROTECTED WATER
BT BR (BT = TRANSMITTER, BR = REFLECTOR) KH KITCHEN HOOD INTERFACE PRE-ACTION VALVE RELEASE CONTROL PANEL
LOW FIRE PUMP LOW FUEL
HEAT DETECTOR SYMBOL DESCRIPTION MAX MAXIMUM FLOW SWITCH
REF REFERENCE

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REFRIG REFRIGERATOR
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RPZA REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE

MIN MINIMUM DRY PIPE VALVE ASSEMBLY

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D F D
MANUAL PULL STATION (N) NEW
SAN SANITARY
NAC NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT SUPERVISED CONTROL VALVE

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AIM
1 KEYED NOTE SPEC SPECIFICATIO
ADDRESSABLE INPUT MODULE NIC NOT IN CONTRACT SPK N
SPRINKLER
GATE VALVE

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REVISION TRIANGLE NO NUMBER
one-half inch = one foot

AOM 1 T TEMPERATURE SENSOR

ADDRESSABLE OUTPUT MODULE NTS NOT TO SCALE 2 1/2" FIRE VALVE (AT STANDPIPES) T&P TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE

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TEMP VALVE
SP-1 EQUIPMENT TAG OBJ OPEN BAR JOIST PIPE CAP TOP TEMPERATURE

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TP TOP OF PIPE
STROBE, CEILING MOUNTED OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER
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TSTA TRAP PRIMER OR TRAP PRIMER LINE

OS&Y OUTSIDE SCREW & YOKE F FIRE LINE (WET SYSTEM) T THERMOSTAT

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MATCHLINE CURRENT DRAWING
STROBE, WALL MOUNTED SEE FA111 CONTINUATION OF DRAWING MATCHLINE PIV POST INDICATOR VALVE S SPRINKLER LINE (DRY SYSTEM)

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V VENT
PRI ELEVATOR RECALL, PRIMARY VERT VERTICAL
VTR VENT THROUGH
PRV PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE PIPE DOWN

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HORN ROOF

DRAWING TITLE PS PRESSURE SWITCH PIPE UP WG WATER GAGE

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HORN/STROBE (R) REMOVE WHA WATER HAMMER
1 SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0" DRAWING TITLE (RL) RELOCATE POINT OF CONNECTION NEW TO EXISTING
ARRESTER

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SPEAKER/STROBE RN RISER NIPPLE
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SHEET SCALE RM ROOF MANIFOLD F

FIRE STANDPIPE RISER MISC SYMBOLS
E E
three-eighths inch = one foot

1
SHEET DETAIL NUMBER RUN FIRE PUMP RUNNING
C
CEILING MOUNTED HORN/STROBE XXX-1 EQUIPMENT DESIGNATIONS
S SOUNDER BASE FH
FIRE PROTECTION DRY PIPE HEADER RISER
CEILING MOUNTED SPEAKER/STROBE DIRECTION VIEWED SLC SIGNALING LINE CIRCUIT 1
C
ST ELEVATOR, SHUNT TRIP PIPE BREAK CONTINUATION

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1 DRAWING IDENTIFICATION SECTION REFERENCE
FSD
FIRE SMOKE DAMPER FA301 SHEET IDENTIFICATION STS ELEVATOR, SHUNT TRIP SUPERVISION
MULTI-LINE DESIGNATION 1 KEY NOTE
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TMP LOW SPACE TEMP

CS 2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CALL STATION, TNK WATER TANK LEVEL HORIZONTAL RUN ON VERTICAL RUN ON
POINT OF DISCONNECTION

CORNELL OR APPROVED. INSTALL AT 43" AFF. 1 DRAWING IDENTIFICATION UTL UTILITY BUILDING PLAN PLAN READ LEFT
DETAIL REFERENCE READ TOP TO BOTTOM TO
4"CW
POINT OF CONNECTION

MS
2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MASTER STATION, FA401 SHEET IDENTIFICATION VT VALVE TAMPER SWITCH INDICATES FUTURE
PIPING ON THE RACK
RIGHT
2"HW
CORNELL OR APPROVED. INSTALL AT 43" AFF. WHS WAREHOUSE 3/4"HWR EXISTING PIPE TO REMAIN

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4"CW 4"HA(F) 2"NG
2"HW 2"IA
2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY, WP WEATHERPROOF
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3/4"HWR 2"IW BOP 12'-6"

PS LOWER PIPE RACK
2"NG 2"DIS
CORNELL OR APPROVED.

NG

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2"DIR INDICATES FUTURE
LIMIT OF PIPE TO

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BOP 12'-6" PIPING ON THE RACK
BOP 13'-6"
RS 2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM REMOTE STATION, LOWER
UPPER
BE
CORNELL OR APPROVED. INSTALL AT 43" AFF. 1 PIPE RACK REMOVED
one-quarter inch = one foot

2"DIR
ENLARGED PLAN REFERENCE PIPE RACK
NEW PIPING

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2"DIS
FA401
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2"IW
F FIRE SPRINKLER BELL HA(F) 2"IA EXISTING PIPING TO NEW F
IA 4"HA(F) PIPING

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IW BOP 13'-6" CONNECTION

DIS
IW
DIR

IA
HA (F)
S SPEAKER ONLY NG
DIS
DIR
UPPER PIPE RACK INDICATES ROOF AREA IN SQUARE
FEET

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SERVED BY ROOF DRAIN

CONDUIT
BID DOCUMENTS
APPROVED: DIRECTOR SHEET TITLE PROJECT TITLE VA PROJECT NUMBER
CONSULTANTS ARCHITECT FIRE ALARM & SUPPRESSION NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Office of
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APPROVED: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS PROJECT LOCATION BUILDING NUMBER Construction
LEGEND
STRUCTURAL / CIVIL ENGINEER M.E.P. ENGINEER FIRE PROTECTION / TELECOM ENGINEER
2002 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, HOUSTON, TX and Facilities
77030
one-eighth inch = one foot

H2B, INC. SPUR DESIGN PAGE

APPROVED: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DRAWING NUMBER
Management
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1225 N. LOOP WEST, SUITE 900 1511 WESTPORT ROAD 400 W. CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 864-2900
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
(405) 842-6100
AUSTIN, TX 78701
(512) 472-6721 FP-001
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APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DATE CHECKED DRAWN

06-27-2017 RSK JDS Dwg.
Revision # Date
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VA FORM 08-6231

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BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3 NOTES: BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #4 NOTES: GENERAL NOTES
CONVERT SUITE C TO CONDITIONED STORAGE SPACE: CONVERT SUITE D TO CONDITIONED STORAGE SPACE: 1. THIS DRAWING IS ISSUED FOR PERMIT AND IS INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL DESIGN
IN SUITE C 209, BREAK ROOM 205, & COPIER ROOM 213 IN SUITE D 210, BREAK ROOM 206, & COPIER ROOM 214 INTENT BY WHICH THE FIRE ALARM PLANNER CAN CORRECTLY PLAN THE SYSTEM(S). SOME PARTS
OF THE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE DEPICTED, AND ADDITIONAL DEVICES MAY BE REQUIRED. REFER TO
1. INSTALL CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICES TO MATCH NEW FLOOR CONFIGURATION. 1. INSTALL CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICES TO MATCH NEW FLOOR CONFIGURATION. SPECIFICATION SECTION 28 3111 FOR COMPLETE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
2. PROVIDE CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICE IN AREA WITHOUT DROP CEILING. 2. PROVIDE CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICE IN AREA WITHOUT DROP CEILING. 2. DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR SYSTEMS WITH A
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CAPACITY GREATER THAN 2000 CFM, PER IMC AND NFPA 90A. SEE HVAC CONTROLS DRAWING(S)
3. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATOR DOORS TO ACTIVATE ELEVATOR RECALL. 3. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATOR DOORS TO ACTIVATE ELEVATOR RECALL.
three inches = one foot

FOR RELATED INFORMATION.

4. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IT CLOSET. 4. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IT CLOSET.
3. LOCATION OF PULL STATION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF AHJ
A A
4. IF BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3, #4, OR #5 IS SELECTED, THE SPACE MUST COMPLY WITH THE VA
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AND APPLICABLE NFPA
CODES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE OF NOTIFICATION DEVICES THROUGHOUT. REFER TO
SHEET AS-103 FOR FLOOR PLANS AND AS-201 FOR CEILING PLANS.

BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #5 NOTES: BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #6 NOTES:

ALTERNATE SECOND FLOOR COMMON SPACE:
IN ENCLAVE 200, ELECTRICAL ROOM 215, IT CLOSET 216, 1. REMOVE HEAT AND SMOKE DETECTORS RELATED TO ELEVATOR RECALL.
CONFERENCE ROOM 217, RESTROOMS 218, 219, 220, 221,
STORAGE 222, AND CORRIDORS 223, 224, 225, 226.

1. INSTALL CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICES TO MATCH NEW FLOOR CONFIGURATION.

one and one-half inches = one foot

2. PROVIDE CEILING MOUNTED NOTIFICATION DEVICE IN AREA WITHOUT DROP CEILING.

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3. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATOR DOORS TO ACTIVATE ELEVATOR RECALL.

4. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IT CLOSET.

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B B
2

ELEVATOR CONTROL PANEL

PS S S

FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR (FAA)

one inch = one foot
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FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

PS S S F
(FACP)

C C

4 FIRE ALARM MATRIX 3 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

SCALE: NONE SCALE: NONE
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1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
three-quarters inch = one foot

A A
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STAIR #1 F
HAC ENCLAVE HAC STORAGE
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STAIR #2

FAA
BREAK ROOM FD
BREAK ROOM 15 STAIR #1 STAIR #2
15 15 BREAK ROOM 15 15
ENTRY BREAK ROOM

CORRIDOR
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C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15
15
D D
ELEV.
EMR
S
STORAGE
S S
ELEV. S ?
one-half inch = one foot

C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15
B B

C 30 C 30 15 15 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 15 15 C 30 C 30
RR RR
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RR RR FD FD

RR RR
FD FD
SUITE B
RR RR SUITE A
CORRIDOR
15 15 15 15
SUITE C SUITE D

1-HR SHAFT
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CORRIDOR
C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30 C 30
E E
three-eighths inch = one foot

CORRIDOR CORRIDOR
C C 15 C CONF. ROOM

C 15 C 15
CORRIDOR
15

15
CONFERENCE ROOM
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C 75 C 75 C 75 C 75
C 15 C 15
C 30

FACP
COPIER ROOM COPIER ROOM 15
ELEC. FD
IT CLOSET
COPIER ROOM MECH. COPIER ROOM
IT CLOSET S S S
S S
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15
15 15 FD
ELEC. FD

D D
one-quarter inch = one foot
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F F

FIRE ALARM - SECOND LEVEL FIRE ALARM - GROUND LEVEL

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2 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"

BID DOCUMENTS
APPROVED: DIRECTOR SHEET TITLE PROJECT TITLE VA PROJECT NUMBER
CONSULTANTS ARCHITECT FIRE ALARM - FLOOR PLAN & RISER NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Office of
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APPROVED: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

DIAGRAM PROJECT LOCATION BUILDING NUMBER Construction
STRUCTURAL / CIVIL ENGINEER M.E.P. ENGINEER FIRE PROTECTION / TELECOM ENGINEER
2002 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, HOUSTON, TX and Facilities
77030
one-eighth inch = one foot

H2B, INC. SPUR DESIGN PAGE

APPROVED: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DRAWING NUMBER
Management
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1225 N. LOOP WEST, SUITE 900 1511 WESTPORT ROAD 400 W. CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 864-2900
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
(405) 842-6100
AUSTIN, TX 78701
(512) 472-6721 FA-101
4

APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DATE CHECKED DRAWN

06-27-2017 RSK JDS Dwg.
Revision # Date
0

VA FORM 08-6231

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3 NOTES: BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #4 NOTES: GENERAL NOTES
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CONVERT SUITE C TO CONDITIONED STORAGE SPACE: CONVERT SUITE D TO CONDITIONED STORAGE SPACE: 1. ALL AREAS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH OCCUPANCY HAZARD NOTE ARE LIGHT HAZARD OCCUPANCIES.
IN SUITE C 209, BREAK ROOM 205, & COPIER ROOM 213 IN SUITE D 210, BREAK ROOM 206, & COPIER ROOM 214
ZONE 2: HAZARD OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS SHALL USE THE FOLLOWING DENSITIES:
1. INSTALL SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH FULL FLOOR COVERAGE TO MATCH NEW FLOOR LIGHT HAZARD: - 0.1 GPM/SQFT OVER 1500 GPM/SQFT
1. INSTALL SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH FULL FLOOR COVERAGE TO MATCH NEW FLOOR
LEVEL 2 CONFIGURATION AND CEILINGS. CONFIGURATION AND CEILINGS. ORDINARY HAZARD: (GROUP 1) - 0.15 GPM/SQFT OVER 1500 GPM/SQFT
ORDINARY HAZARD: (GROUP 2) - 0.2 GPM/SQFT OVER 1500 GPM/SQFT
WET SYSTEM 2. PROVIDE UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS IN AREAS WITHOUT DROP CEILINGS AND IN UNFINISHED AREAS. 2. PROVIDE UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS IN AREAS WITHOUT DROP CEILINGS AND IN UNFINISHED AREAS.
INSTALL CONCEALED SPRINKLERS IN FINISHED AREAS WITH DROP CEILINGS.
INSTALL CONCEALED SPRINKLERS IN FINISHED AREAS WITH DROP CEILINGS. 2. 100% SPRINKLER PROTECTION PROVIDED WITH WET PIPE SYSTEM.
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3. PROVIDE INTERMEDIATE TEMPERATURE SPRINKLER AT TOP OF ELEVATOR HOIST WAY AND

ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM.
three inches = one foot

4. FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING LAYOUT SHOWN IS RECOMMENDED AND MUST BE COORDINATED WITH
ALL OTHER DISCIPLINES IF ALTERED.

A BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #5 NOTES: BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #6 NOTES: 5. IF BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3, #4, OR #5 IS SELECTED, THE SPACE MUST COMPLY WITH THE VA
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AND APPLICABLE NFPA
A
CODES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPRINKLER COVERAGE THROUGHOUT. REFER TO AS-103 FOR FLOOR
PLANS AND AS-201 FOR CEILING PLANS.
ALTERNATE SECOND FLOOR COMMON SPACE:
IN ENCLAVE 200, ELECTRICAL ROOM 215, IT CLOSET 216, 1. PROVIDE SPRINKLER COVERAGE IN AREAS WHERE ELEVATOR AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT IS
CONFERENCE ROOM 217, RESTROOMS 218, 219, 220, 221, REMOVED.
STORAGE 222, AND CORRIDORS 223, 224, 225, 226.

1. INSTALL SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH FULL FLOOR COVERAGE TO MATCH NEW FLOOR
CONFIGURATION AND CEILINGS.
KEYED NOTES
2. PROVIDE UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS IN AREAS WITHOUT DROP CEILINGS AND IN UNFINISHED AREAS.
INSTALL CONCEALED SPRINKLERS IN FINISHED AREAS WITH DROP CEILINGS. 1. PROVIDE SPRINKLER AT TOP OF HOISTWAY.
one and one-half inches = one foot

CHECK
VALVE
0

4"
ZONE 1:
6

4" LEVEL 1
WET SYSTEM
B B
TWO WAY FDC ALARM
(2 1/2" CONNECTIONS) CHECK VALVE
4" 4" WITH
2

PRESSURE
SWITCH TRIM
BACKFLOW A A
PREVENTER

SUPERVISED
CONTROL
2" DRAIN VALVE

4"
one inch = one foot
0

DRAIN
6

6"

C C
FIRE PROTECTION RISER
DIAGRAM
2

3 SCALE: NONE
three-quarters inch = one foot

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ORDINARY HAZARD
GROUP 2
0

A A
6

HAC
HAC ENTRY
STORAGE
STAIR #1 STAIR #2 FD
BREAK ROOM ENCLAVE BREAK ROOM
STAIR #1 STAIR #2
BREAK ROOM BREAK ROOM

ORDINARY HAZARD
CORRIDOR
4

GROUP 2

D CORRIDOR D

PIPE UP FROM PIPE UP TO ORDINARY HAZARD

FIRST FLOOR SECOND GROUP 1
STORAGE FLOOR ZONE
one-half inch = one foot

ELEV. EMR
ELEV.
1 ?
B B ?
0

RR RR RR RR

FD FD

FD FD

SUITE C SUITE A
RR RR CORRIDOR SUITE D RR RR

SUITE B
4

1-HR SHAFT
E E
three-eighths inch = one foot

CORRIDOR
CORRIDOR CORRIDOR CORRIDOR
C C
CONF. ROOM
0

CONFERENCE ROOM
CORRIDOR

MECH. COPIER ROOM

ELEC. FD IT CLOSET
8

4" UP AND
IT CLOSET COPIER ROOM OVER SERVING
COPIER ROOM ELEC. FIRST FLOOR
FD
COPIER ROOM FD
4" UP AND
one-quarter inch = one foot

D D OVER SERVING
SECOND
4

FLOOR ORDINARY HAZARD

F GROUP 1 F
ORDINARY HAZARD ORDINARY HAZARD ORDINARY HAZARD FDC
GROUP 1 GROUP 1 GROUP 1 INSPECTOR'S TEST
CONNECTIONS
0

2 FIRE PROTECTION - SECOND LEVEL 1 FIRE PROTECTION - GROUND LEVEL

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
BID DOCUMENTS
APPROVED: DIRECTOR SHEET TITLE PROJECT TITLE VA PROJECT NUMBER
CONSULTANTS ARCHITECT FIRE PROTECTION - FLOOR PLAN & NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Office of
16

APPROVED: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RISER DIAGRAM PROJECT LOCATION BUILDING NUMBER Construction
STRUCTURAL / CIVIL ENGINEER M.E.P. ENGINEER FIRE PROTECTION / TELECOM ENGINEER
2002 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, HOUSTON, TX and Facilities
77030
one-eighth inch = one foot

H2B, INC. SPUR DESIGN PAGE

APPROVED: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DRAWING NUMBER
Management
8

1225 N. LOOP WEST, SUITE 900 1511 WESTPORT ROAD 400 W. CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 864-2900
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
(405) 842-6100
AUSTIN, TX 78701
(512) 472-6721 FP-101
4

APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DATE CHECKED DRAWN

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0

FIRE SPRINKLER RISER

SERVING INTERIOR WET
PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

90 DEGREE ELBOW TEE & END 45 DEGREE ELBOW

UNDISTURBED
EARTH b b
1"
b BUILDING EXTERIOR WALL PRESSURE
GAUGE & VALVE
6

90° 18" MIN. 13

5°
three inches = one foot

0°
INTERIOR

15
SUB FAB

A OS&Y GATE VALVE WITH

A
CAST IN PLACE SUPERVISED TAMPER
THRUST BLOCK NFPA 13 REQUIRED WATER STOP SLEEVE (TYP.) SWITCH, TYP.
NOTE: CLEARANCE

1. BEARING AREA: A(b) = WIDTH X HEIGHT = bxh. SQUARE CONFIGURATINO PREFERREED

HOWEVER RECTANGULAR ACCEPTABLE IF B IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2h. WHERE
ADEQUATE BEARING CANNOT BE OBTAINED PROVIDE TIE RODS IN LIEU OF THRUST BLOCK. DOUBLE CHECK
2. THRUST BLOCK TO BEAR ON UNDISTRIBUTED EARTH. OTHERWISE, PROVIDE FILL BETWEEN VALVE ASSEMBLY
1" SPRINKLER MAIN BEARING THRUST BLOCK AND UNDISTURBED EARTH. COMPACT FILL TO AT LEAST 90%
STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY AND INCREASE BEARING AREA BY A FACTOR OF 1.5.
3. MINIMUM THRUST BLOCK ANGLE INDICATED ABOVE.
4. TAKE CARE IN PLACING CONCRETE SO THAT PIPE AND FITTINGS ARE NOT ENCASED.
1" X 1/2" BELL
5. VERIFY SOIL BEARING STRENGTH WITH SOILS ENGINEER.
REDUCER
6. THRUST BLOCK MATERIAL: 3,000 PSI CONCRETE AT 28 DAYS.
REMOVABLE PIPE - SEE
one and one-half inches = one foot

CEILING GRID 7. REFER TO NFPA 24, ANNEX A. 10.8.2 FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
END CAPS PLAN FOR SIZE
LINK SEAL &
(TYP.)
BOLT (TYP.) CONCRETE SPLASH BLOCK
0

MINIMAL THRUST BLOCK BEARING AREA, A(b0 = bxh [SQ FT] REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL
NORMAL PIPE SIZE [IN] TEE & END 90 DEGREE BEND 45 DEGREE BEND
6" 7.5 10.6 5.7
REFER TO
6

8" 12.9 18.2 9.8 SECTION ELEVATION ENTRANCE DETAIL

10" 19.4 27.4 14.8 INCOMING FIRE
SPRINKLER HEAD PROTECTION SERVICE

B NOTE: B
1. INSTALL WITH ALL APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 13.
2. PIPING IS SHOWN SCHEMATICALLY.
2

3. COORDINATE INSTALLATION WITH ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

4. REFER TO PLAN FOR LOCATIONS OF DRAINS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS.
5. SLEEVE ALL WALL AND FLOOR PENETRATIONS PER CODE.
6. PROVIDE 36" HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIECE FOR FUTURE FIRE PUMP.

CAST-IN-PLACE LINK SEAL

BEARING THRUST BLOCK WALL PENETRATION (TYP.) FIRE PROTECTION BUILDING
1 ARM-OVER SPRINKLER DETAIL 2 DETAIL 3 DETAIL 4 ENTRANCE DETAIL
SCALE: NONE SCALE: NONE SCALE: NONE SCALE: NONE
one inch = one foot
0
6

C C

BLIND FLANGE
TO ROOF FRAMING STRUCTURE ABOVE
2

L3X3X5/16 X3" WELDED TO

PLATED OR GALVANIZED ALL TOP OF SLEEVE AND DRILLED
THREAD ROD (SIZE FOR LOAD) CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB
12" FOR TIE RODS (TYP. 2)
MIN.
3" MIN.
three-quarters inch = one foot

NUT
WASHER
SCHEDULE 40
STEEL PIPE SLEEVE
NUT MINIMUM 3/4"
0

TIE RODS
SURGE SUPPRESSOR CLIP L3X3X5/16 X6" WELDED
6

TO OUTSIDE OF SLEEVE
(TWO SIDES)
SWIVEL RING HANGER

STRAP CLAMP MECHANICAL JOINT

PUSH-ON OR
MECHANICAL JOINT REFER TO THRUST
BLOCK DETAIL
4

D NOTES: D
1. RODS, CLAMPS, BOLTS, WASHERS, STRAPS, ETC. SHALL CONFORM TO NFPA 24.
2. MINIMIZE THE LENGTH OF PIPING UNDER STRUCTURE.
3. CAST PIPE SLEEVE INTO STRUCTURE. COORDINATE SLEEVE INSTALLATION WITH
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
4. PROVIDE BURIAL DEPTH TO TOP OF PIPE AS PER NFPA 24 OR MINIMUM 36".

SWIVEL RING HANGER WITH 5. SEAL SPACE BETWEEN SLEEVE AND PIPE WATERTIGHT.
one-half inch = one foot

6. PROVIDE BLIND FLANGE FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPING. REMOVE

ENDPLATE TO CONTINUE PIPING INSTALLATION.
SURGE SUPPRESSOR (TYP.)
DETAIL UTILITY ENTRANCE DETAIL
0

5 SCALE: NONE 6 SCALE: NONE

4

E E
three-eighths inch = one foot
0
8
one-quarter inch = one foot
4

F F
0

BID DOCUMENTS
APPROVED: DIRECTOR SHEET TITLE PROJECT TITLE VA PROJECT NUMBER
CONSULTANTS ARCHITECT FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Office of
16

APPROVED: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR PROJECT LOCATION BUILDING NUMBER Construction

STRUCTURAL / CIVIL ENGINEER M.E.P. ENGINEER FIRE PROTECTION / TELECOM ENGINEER
2002 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, HOUSTON, TX and Facilities
77030
one-eighth inch = one foot

H2B, INC. SPUR DESIGN PAGE

APPROVED: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DRAWING NUMBER
Management
8

1225 N. LOOP WEST, SUITE 900 1511 WESTPORT ROAD 400 W. CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 864-2900
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
(405) 842-6100
AUSTIN, TX 78701
(512) 472-6721 FP-401
4

APPROVED: CHIEF ENGINEER DATE CHECKED DRAWN

06-27-2017 RSK JDS Dwg.
Revision # Date
0

VA FORM 08-6231

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