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SECTION 15194 - FUEL GAS PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes fuel gas piping, specialties, and accessories within the building.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 2 Section "Fuel Gas Distribution" for LP gas service piping, tanks,
specialties, and accessories outside the building.
2. Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe supports, product descriptions,
and installation requirements. Hanger and support spacing is specified in this
Section.
3. Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for pressure gages.
4. Division 16 sections related to explosion proof electrical elements.

0.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Gas System Pressures: 3 pressure ranges, unless otherwise specified. Primary pressure is
more than 113 kPa but not more than 500 kPa, and is reduced to secondary pressures of
more than 100 kPa but not more than 113 kPa, and is reduced again to pressures of
3.45 kPa or less. Coordinate with equipment manufacturer for required pressure at inlet of
equipment.

B. Design values of fuel gas supplied for these systems are as follows:

1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG:

a. Nominal Heating Value: 100.0 MJ/cu. m .

b. Nominal Specific Gravity: 1.6.

0.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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A. Welding: Piping shall be welded in accordance with qualified procedures using performance
qualified welders and welding operators. Procedures and welders shall be qualified in
accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX. Welding procedures
qualified by others, and welders and welding operators qualified by another employer may
be accepted as permitted by ASME B31.1. The Engineer shall be furnished with a copy of
qualified procedures and a list of names and identification symbols of qualified welders and
welding operators. The welder or welding operator shall apply his assigned symbol near
each weld he makes as a permanent record.

B. Standard Products: Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of a

manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall essentially
duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening.
Asbestos or products containing asbestos shall not be used. Manufacturer's descriptive data
and installation instructions shall be submitted for approval for compression-type
mechanical joints used in joining dissimilar materials and for insulating joints. Valves,
flanges and fittings shall be marked in accordance with MSS SP-25.

C. Provide an interface panel to communicate and transmit data between the gas system and
BMS. The interface panel shall be capable of communication with the specified BMS
system.

0.5 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. Testing and commissioning shall be performed by a third party specialist agency with a
minimum 10 years experience in testing and commissioning of LPG systems to perform the
testing and commissioning activities of LPG system along with leak detection, testing and
commissioning and interface with fire alarms, BMS and hood exhaust fire extinguishing
systems.

B. Installer Qualifications: Submit names and qualifications of the specialist agency. Submit
information on 3 recently completed projects. Submit list of proposed equipment

C. Report: Provide complete signed and certified testing and commissioning report to the
Engineer showing all test measurements, calculations and list of instruments used.

0.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Specialty valves. Include pressure rating, capacity, settings, and electrical connection
data of selected models.
2. Service-meter bars. Include service-meter size of selected models.
3. Service meters. Include pressure rating and capacity of selected models.
4. Service-meter bypass fittings.
5. Pressure regulators. Include pressure rating, capacity, and settings of selected
models.

B. Shop Drawings: For fuel gas piping. Include plans and attachments to other Work:

1. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Differentiate between

manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Show pressure zones and indicate pressure for each zone.

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C. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements.

D. Third Party Independent Reports: Inspection report with minimum inspection of 10 percent
of welded joints.

E. Maintenance Data: For fuel gas specialties and accessories to include in maintenance
manuals specified in Division 1.

0.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components and Devices: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,

Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to the Engineer.

B. ANSI Standard: Comply with ANSI Z223.1, "National Fuel Gas Code."

C. FM Standard: Provide components listed in FM "Fire Protection Approval Guide" if

specified to be FM approved.

D. IAS Standard: Provide components listed in IAS "Directory of AGA. and CGA Certified
Appliances and Accessories" if specified to be IAS listed.

E. UL Standard: Provide components listed in UL "Gas and Oil Equipment Directory" if

specified to be UL listed.

F. Provide the services of specialist Installer Company. The installer should direct installation,
flushing, cleaning, training, and acceptance testing operations.

0.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Handling Flammable Liquids: Remove and legally dispose of liquids from drips in existing
gas piping. Handle cautiously to avoid spillage and ignition. Notify fuel gas supplier.
Handle flammable liquids used by the Installer with proper precautions and do not leave on
premises from end of one day to beginning of next day.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting, and
joining materials.

0.2 PIPES, TUBES, FITTINGS, AND JOINING MATERIALS

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53; Type S (seamless); Grade B; Schedule 40; black.

1. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, with

threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas.
2. Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat, ground
joint, and threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas.

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3. Cast-Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.1, Class 125, suitable for fuel
gas.
4. Steel Welding Fittings: ASME B16.9, wrought steel or ASME B16.11, forged steel,
suitable for fuel gas.
5. Steel Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.11, forged steel with threaded ends according to
ASME B1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas.
6. Joint Compound and Tape: Suitable for fuel gas.
7. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, suitable for fuel gas.
8. Gasket Material: Thickness, material, and type suitable for fuel gas.

0.3 PROTECTIVE COATING

A. Furnish pipe and fittings with factory-applied, corrosion-resistant polyethylene coating for
use in corrosive atmosphere.

0.4 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Flexible Connectors: ANSI Z21.24, copper alloy.

B. Quick-Disconnect Devices: ANSI Z21.41, convenience outlets and matching plug

connector.

C. Flange Gaskets: Gaskets shall be non-asbestos compressed material in accordance with

NFPA 54 and ASME B16.21 1.6 mm thickness, full face or self-centering flat ring type.
The gaskets shall contain aramid fibers bonded with styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
suitable for a maximum 316 deg. C (600 deg. F) service.

D. Appliance Connectors: Connectors shall be corrugated bronze metal with brazed inverted
flare-type brass fittings complete with transition for IPS connection. Maximum length shall
be 1000 mm. Connectors shall be AGA-approved type.

E. Pressure Gages: Pressure gages shall conform to ASME B40.100, Type I, Class 1.
Pressure-gage size shall be 90 mm nominal diameter. Case shall be corrosion-resistant steel
conforming to any of the AISI 300-series of ASTM A 666, with a No. 4 standard
commercial polish or better. All gages shall be equipped with adjustable red marking
pointer and damper screw adjustment in inlet connection.

F. Line Strainers: Strainers shall be Y-type with removable basket. Strainers in sizes DN50 (2-
inch) IPS and smaller shall have screwed ends; sizes DN65 (2-1/2-inch) IPS and larger shall
have flanged ends. Body working pressure rating shall exceed maximum service pressure
of system in which installed by at least 50 percent. Body shall have cast-in arrows to
indicate direction of flow. All strainer bodies fitted with screwed screen retainer shall have
straight threads and shall be gasketed with nonferrous metal. Strainer bodies fitted with
bolted-on screen retainers shall have offset blowdown holes. Body material shall be cast
bronze or cast iron conforming to Class 30 ASTM A 278 A 278M. Minimum free hole area
of strainer element shall be equal to not less than 3-4 times the internal area of connecting
piping. Strainer screens shall have finished ends fitted to machined screen chamber surfaces
to preclude bypass flow. Strainer element material shall be AISI 316 corrosion-resistant.

0.5 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.

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B. Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Flanged ends according to ASME B16.5 for steel flanges.

C. Appliance Connector Valves, DN 20 and Smaller: ANSI Z21.15 and IAS listed.

D. Gas Stops, DN 50 and Smaller: Bronze body with AGA stamp, plug type with bronze plug
and flat or square head, ball type with chrome-plated brass ball and lever handle; 13.8 kPa
minimum pressure rating.

E. Gas Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: ASME B16.33 and IAS-listed bronze body and 860 kPa
pressure rating.

1. Tamperproof Feature: Include design for locking.

F. Plug Valves, DN 65 and Larger: ASME B16.38 and MSS SP-78 cast-iron, lubricated plug
valves, with 860 kPa pressure rating.

1. Tamperproof Feature: Include design for locking.

G. General-Duty Valves, DN 65 and Larger: ASME B16.38, cast-iron body, suitable for fuel
gas service, with "WOG" indicated on valve body, and 860 kPa pressure rating.

1. Gate Valves: MSS SP-70, OS&Y type with solid wedge.

2. Butterfly Valves: MSS SP-67, lug type with lever handle.

H. Automatic Gas Valves: ANSI Z21.21, with mechanical operator for actuation by appliance
automatic shutoff device.

I. Electrically Operated Gas Valves: UL 429, bronze, aluminum, or cast-iron body solenoid
valve; 230 V ac, 50 Hz, Class B, continuous-duty molded coil. Include NEMA ISC 6,
Type 4, coil enclosure and electrically opened and closed dual coils. Valve position shall
normally be closed.

J. Emergency Gas Safety Shut-Off Valve With Earthquake Sensor.

1. Permits remote shut-off of fuel gas flow to kitchens.

2. Type: Manually opened, electrically held open, automatic closing upon power
interruption. Pneumatic operator is not permitted.
3. Performance: Shall shut bubbletight within 1 second after power interruption. Refer
to the drawings for pressure, flow, and valve size requirements.
4. Service: LP gas.
5. Construction: UL listed, FM approved, rated for 850 kPa (125 psi) ASME flanged
ends for pipe sizes above 50 mm, threaded ends for pipe sizes 50 mm and under.
Cast steel body, open and shut indicator. Valves for LP gas service shall be rated at
1725 kPa (250 psi).
6. Earthquake Sensor: UL listed, mechanical device which automatically breaks 120
Volt electrical circuit to safety shut-off valve when earthquake occurs allowing valve
to automatically close. Valve shall close within 5 seconds after sensor is subjected to
horizontal sinusoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of 2.94 m/sec 2 (0.3G) and
a period of 0.4 seconds. The valve shall not shut off when the sensor is subjected for
5 seconds to horizontal, sinusoidal oscillations having: a peak acceleration of 3.92
m/sec2 (0.4G) with a period of 0.1 second; a peak acceleration of 0.78 m/sec 2 (0.08G)
with a period of 0.4 second; peak acceleration of 0.78 m/sec 2 (0.08G) with a period of
1.0 second. Sensor shall be corrosion-resistant for outside location.

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0.6 GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

A. Master gas control valve:

1. Bronze body, packless, single Buna- N seat, explosion proof, solenoid operated,
normally closed, UL listed, automatic reset, 0 psi operating pressure differential, 80-
90 V DC.

B. Control station:

1. Push-button station mounted in 2-gang box, key operated, normally open switch and
a normally closed push-button mounted in a stainless-steel faceplate for flush
installation inscribed with "GAS VALVE CONTROL" on top, "OPEN" over
keyhold, "CLOSE" over push-button, 230 V.

C. Relay panel:

1. Momentary contact operated relay and rectifier mounted in NEMA Type 1 enclosure,
2 pole normally open, 3 wire control, with 230 V coil. Interconnect with the
ventilator hood fire protection system. When the hood sprinklers activate, the main
gas solenoid valve shall be closed by the flow switch located in the kitchen ventilator
hood control panel.

0.7 GAS DETETION PANEL AND DETECTORS

A. Electronic, DDC control type flame proof, wall mounted gas detection and alarm unit with
remote gas detectors.

B. LCD display unit, 4 chanels with 3 separate alarm levels per channel. Built-in relay modules
with compatible control logic for kitchen hood fire extinguishing system, main fire alarm
control panel and BMS.

C. Battery back-up, 230 V AC, 50 HZ, with 24 V DC built in transformer. 4 – 20 MA, output
signal per channel.

D. Gas detectors shall be electronic type, flame and explosion proof type construction in IP 66 or
IP 55 enclosures. Complete with mounting brackets. Detectors shall be compatible with Gas
Detection and Alarm Unit.

0.8 SERVICE METERS

A. Service Meters: Positive-displacement type suitable for fuel gas service and operating
pressure. Include metal case, temperature compensation, corrosion-resistant internal
components, and flow registered in liters per second; provide auxiliary contact for remote
reading and connection to BMS.

1. DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.
2. DN 65 and Larger: Flanged ends according to ASME B16.5 for steel flanges.
3. Type: ANSI B109.1, diaphragm, with capacities 3935 mL/s and less.
4. Type: ANSI B109.2, diaphragm, with capacities more than 3935 mL/s.
5. Type: ANSI B109.3, rotary.

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B. Turbine Meters: Axial-flow type suitable for fuel gas service and operating pressure.
Comply with construction criteria for axial-flow, gas turbine meters in ASME MFC-4M.
Include metal body, corrosion-resistant internal components, and flow registered in liters per
second. Provide auxiliary contact for remote reading and connection to BMS.

1. DN 65 and Larger: Flanged ends according to ASME B16.5 for steel flanges.
1. DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.

C. Service-Meter Bars: Malleable- or cast-iron frame for supporting service meter. Include
offset swivel pipes, meter nuts with O-ring seal, factory- or field-installed dielectric unions,
and threaded ends complying with ASME B1.20.1.

1. Exception: Omit meter offset swivel pipes if service-meter bar dimensions match
service-meter connections.

D. Service-Meter Bypass Fittings: Ferrous, tee, pipe fitting with integral ball check valve and
capped side inlet for temporary fuel gas supply.

0.9 PRESSURE REGULATORS

A. Description: Single stage and suitable for fuel gas service. Include steel jacket and
corrosion-resistant components, elevation compensator, and atmospheric vent.

1. DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.
2. DN 65 and Larger: Flanged ends according to ASME B16.5 for steel flanges.
3. Service Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80. Include [690 kPa] minimum inlet
pressure rating.
4. Line Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80 with [13.8 kPa minimum].
5. Line Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80 with 68.9 kPa inlet pressure rating, unless
otherwise indicated.

B. Pressure Regulator Vents: Factory- or field-installed, corrosion-resistant screen in opening

if not connected to vent piping.

0.10 GAS TANK

A. Standards: Tank shall be suitable for LPG service, designed and constructed in accordance
with ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels or other approved international society and
with NFPA No. 58 requirements.

B. Design Working Pressure: 1580 kPa.

C. Test Pressure: 2340 kPa, at factory.

D. Construction: Welded, fine grain, high strength, normalized steel plate of 434 MPa to 517
MPa tensile strength and 276 MPa minimum yield strength. Tank nozzles and accessories
shall be best quality drop forged steel. Tank to be shot blasted and painted at factory with 1
coat anti-corrosion primer and 2 coats flat white machine epoxy enamel.

E. Valves And Accessories: Tank shall be supplied complete with the following, mounted at
factory:

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1. Filler Valve: 44.5 mm male threaded ACME outlet connection, 31.8 mm male
threaded container connection, with double back check, 7 l/s filling capacity at 69 kPa
differential pressure, complete with cap, ring and chain service valve: female
threaded POL outlet connection, 20 mm male threaded inlet connection, fitted with
excess flow check valve on inlet.
2. Excess Flow Check Valve: To have 20 mm female threaded outlet connection and
rated closing vapor flow of 179 standard cubic meter per hour at 689 kPa inlet
pressure.
3. Internal Safety Relief Valve: Spring type, 32 mm male threaded container connection,
1895 kPa start to discharge setting, 105 minimum standard cubic meter per hour rated
closing vapor flow at 2070 kPa inlet pressure.
4. Maximum Liquid Level Gage: With 300 mm long dip tube and “stop filling” dial.
5. Drain Plug: With evacuating valve and excess flow check valve
6. Pressure gauge: range 0-20 kg/cm2.
7. Magnetic float gage.
8. Raincap: On relief valve vent pipe, size 50 mm.
9. Nameplate showing manufacturer, capacity, working pressure, test pressure, date of
manufacture and other necessary and pertinent data.

F. Protection: Filler valve, service valve, and pressure gage shall have a special hood to protect
them from mechanical damage. Other components and accessories shall be protected at the
factory against damage during shipment or installation.

G. Regulators: Tank shall be supplied complete from the factory with first and second stage
regulators to reduce pressure from 1720 kPa in tank to 500 mm water column to service
piping.

H. Regulators: To be sized for tank capacity and shall; be provided with necessary strainers and
vents and securely mounted to tank.

I. High pressure piping between tank and regulators shall be extra strong black seamless steel.

J. Relief valve vent pipe shall be galvanized seamless steel of same size as relief valve outlet.

K. Sunshade: Tank shall be provided from the factory with incorporated sunshade of approved
design, with steel cradle supports welded to tank.

L. Inspection: Welds shall be X-ray controlled. Tank shall be inspected by official,

government recognized inspectors for raw material, manufacturing operations, X-raying and
final hydrostatic and pneumatic tests. Test certificate shall be submitted with tank.

0.11 CONCRETE BASES

A. Description: Precast, reinforced concrete base, made of 21 MPa minimum, 28 day

compressive strength concrete, and measuring 100 mm thick and 100 mm larger in each
dimension than supported item, unless otherwise indicated.

0.12 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT PIPING

A. Belowground piping carrying fuel shall be secondarily contained, unless otherwise

indicated. Piping system shall be of double-wall construction with the internal pipe being
the product pipe and the exterior pipe being fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) containment
pipe as defined herein.

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B. Piping system shall be a factory manufactured piping system designed in accordance with
ASME B31.3 and NFPA 30. The containment piping shall allow for complete inspection of
the product piping before the containment piping is sealed.

C. Containment piping shall be chemically compatible with the type of fuel to be handled.
Containment piping shall be non-corrosive, dielectric, non-biodegradable, and resistant to
attack from microbial growth. Containment piping shall be capable of withstanding a
minimum 35 kPa air pressure. Containment piping shall be evenly separated from the
primary pipe using pipe supports which are designed based on pipe size, pipe and fuel
weight, and operating conditions.

D. The supports shall be constructed of the same material as the primary pipe and shall be
designed so that no point loading occurs on the primary or exterior pipe. Supports shall be
permanently attached to the product pipe either by tack welding or by an adhesive. The
exterior piping and supports shall allow for normal draining as well as the installation of any
necessary leak detection equipment or cables. Supports shall be designed and installed to
allow for pipe movement of both the product piping and the exterior piping without causing
damage to either. Containment piping shall be capable of withstanding H-20 highway
loading.

0.13 GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

A. General:

1. Name of the manufacturer and the serial numbers shall appear on all major
components.

2. Connection Diagrams shall be submitted showing a complete conduit and wiring

layout for the equipment to be furnished, including AWG size and type of wire, and
number of conductors and connections to the equipment.

3. As-Built Drawings shall provide current factual information including deviations and
amendments to the drawings, and concealed and visible changes in the work.

4. Manufacturer's Catalog Data shall be submitted for the combustible gas and oxygen
deficient atmospheres detection systems including special tools necessary for the
maintenance of the equipment. Spare parts data shall be submitted consisting of one
set of fuses of each type and size required, and a hydrogen gas calibration kit.

5. Material, Equipment, and Fixture Lists shall include manufacturer's style or catalog
numbers, specification and drawing reference numbers, independent testing
laboratory reports, and related descriptive matter on the devices to be installed.

B. Electromagnetic Compatibility: Electrical and electronic systems shall be designed to

operate without causing electromagnetic interference to, or malfunctioning due to
electromagnetic interference from, other systems or equipment.

C. Control Unit

1. General Requirements: Control unit shall be 4 channel, operating over a temperature

range of 0 to 51 degrees C. Each control unit shall be capable of monitoring 4
detectors. Control unit shall be housed in a weatherproof cabinet suitable for wall
mounting. Relays shall be solid state type. Rectifiers shall be solid state type.

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2. Control Circuits: Circuits shall be solid state, with plug-in type circuit boards, in a
housing suitable for non-hazardous locations.

3. Power Supply Component: Transformer, rectifier, resistors, charger, batteries and

other required power-supply components shall be incorporated in the control unit, or
a separate power-supply unit may be furnished and installed as approved for the
application.

4. Indicator Light and Reset: Each control unit shall have buttons for test, and indicator
lights for Power, Malfunction, and Alarm. Indicator lamps shall be color coded as
follows: Power (green), Malfunction (yellow) and Alarm (red). Zero, Alarm, and
Calibration settings shall be adjustable.

5. Malfunction Circuits: Sensing circuits shall be monitored by individual malfunction

circuits. Open circuit shall activate malfunction light and operate relays for remote
warning signal and lights.

6. Alarm Unit shall be arranged to operate alarm relays, activating audible and visible
alarms, and continue operation until reset by a keyed switch in the unit cabinet. Reset
key shall not be removable until conditions have returned to normal. Cabinet shall be
locked by the same key used to reset the alarm relays. Audible alarm and red rotating
alarm beacon shall be provided as indicated or directed by The Engineer.

D. Detectors:

1. General: samples of detectors shall be submitted for approval.

2. Circuit Design: Detector circuit design shall be suitable for the types and numbers of
detectors, as approved, and detector circuit current shall not exceed ratings of the
individual detectors and associated relays.

3. Combustible Gas Detector: Combustible gas detector shall be diffusion type catalytic
sensor in a housing suitable for the environment, and shall be intrinsically safe for use
in Class I, Division 1. Output signal shall be 4-20 mA. Operating range shall be
minus 40 to 74 degrees C.

4. Oxygen Detector: Oxygen detector shall be a paramagnetic cell. Minimum shelf life
shall be 6 months. Output signal shall be 4-20 mA. Operating range shall be 4 to 33
degrees C, 10 to 100 percent relative humidity. Measurement shall be adjustable
through a range of 0 to 25 percent oxygen-in-air, and actuation level shall be set at
19.5 percent oxygen.

E. Power Supply: Primary power supply shall be a 230-volt, 50 Hz source. An alternate source
of power, arranged to become energized automatically within at least ten seconds upon loss
of normal power, in accordance with NFPA 110 shall be provided.

F. Control system shall be equipped with all necessary interface communication to BMS on
Bacnet protocol.

0.14 GAS SAMPLING SYSTEM

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A. System description: a sequential sampling system for detection of LPG in the different
spaces. The system shall detecs inflammable gas and oxygen in air by applying the detection
principle of catalytic combustion method and galvanic cell method respectively and
transmits representative alarm by means of relay contacts.

B. General:

1. Name of the manufacturer and the serial numbers shall appear on all major
components.

2. Connection Diagrams shall be submitted showing a complete conduit and wiring

layout for the equipment to be furnished, including type of wire, and number of
conductors and connections to the equipment.

3. As-Built Drawings shall provide current factual information including deviations and
amendments to the drawings, and concealed and visible changes in the work.

4. Manufacturer's Catalog Data shall be submitted for system components including

special tools necessary for the maintenance of the equipment.

5. Material, Equipment, and Fixture Lists shall include manufacturer's style or catalog
numbers, specification and drawing reference numbers, independent testing
laboratory reports, and related descriptive matter on the devices to be installed.

C. The system shall comprise a wall mounting weatherproof steel cabinet housing the sampling
pump, pneumatics, solenoid valves, flame arrestors & system electronics. The gas samples
shall be sequentially extracted from each monitoring point and analysed LPG. The system
shall include automatic sensing and clearing of blocked lines together with internal
inflammable gas detector to monitor inside continuously.

D. Controller shall provide display of the gas concentration at each measuring point, with
LED’s indicating sampling and alarm status, and 3 alarm relays.

E. Sample lines: DN 8 316SS tubing.

F. Detectors:

1. General: samples of detectors shall be submitted for approval.

2. Circuit Design: Detector circuit design shall be suitable for the types and numbers of
detectors, as approved, and detector circuit current shall not exceed ratings of the
individual detectors and associated relays.

3. Inflammable Gas Detector: inflammable gas detector shall be Galvanic cell method
type. Measuring accuracy shall be within ±5% of full scale.

4. Oxygen Detector: Oxygen detector shall be Catalytic combustion method type.

Measuring accuracy shall be within ±0.7% of oxygen concentration.

G. Power Supply: Primary power supply shall be a 230-volt, 50 Hz source. An alternate source
of power, arranged to become energized automatically within at least ten seconds upon loss
of normal power shall be provided.

H. Control system shall be equipped with all necessary interface communication to BMS on
Bacnet protocol.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 PREPARATION

A. Close equipment shutoff valves before turning off fuel gas to premises or section of piping.
Perform leakage test as specified in "Field Quality Control" Article to determine that all
equipment is turned off in affected piping section.

B. Comply with ANSI Z223.1, "Prevention of Accidental Ignition" Paragraph.

0.2 SERVICE-METER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

A. Install service-meter assemblies above ground [and on or supported over precast

concrete bases]. Include gas valve or plug valve, [strainer,] [service pressure regulator,]
[service-meter bar for service meter with connections DN 25 and smaller,] [and service
meter] for each assembly.

B. Install gas valve or plug valve and strainer upstream from each service pressure regulator.

C. Install service pressure regulators with vent outlet turned down and with corrosion-resistant-
metal insect screen.

D. Install pressure gage upstream and downstream from each service pressure regulator.

E. Install service meters downstream from service pressure regulators.

1. Service meters with connections DN 25 and smaller on meter bars.

2. Service meters with connections larger than DN 25 supported from piping or set on
concrete bases.

0.3 SERVICE ENTRANCE PIPING

A. Extend fuel gas piping and connect to fuel gas distribution for service entrance to building.

1. Exterior fuel gas distribution system piping, service pressure regulator, and service
meter will be provided.

B. Retain subparagraph above or install dielectric fitting downstream from and adjacent to each
service meter unless meter is supported from service-meter bar with integral dielectric
fitting. Install shutoff valve downstream from and adjacent to dielectric fitting. Refer to
Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for dielectric fittings.

C. Install strainer upstream from each earthquake valve. Refer to Division 15 Section
"Plumbing Specialties" for strainers.

0.4 CONCRETE BASE INSTALLATION

A. Locate bases at service meters and service regulators.

B. Excavate earth and make level beds to support bases. Set bases level with top surface
projecting approximately 75 mm above grade.

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0.5 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Flanges, unions, transition, and special fittings with pressure ratings same as or higher than
system pressure rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Fuel Gas Piping:

1. DN 25 and Smaller: Steel pipe, malleable-iron threaded fittings, and threaded joints.
2. DN 32 to DN 100: Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.
3. Larger Than DN 100: Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.

C. Underground Fuel Gas Piping: Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints. Encase
in containment conduit.

D. Containment Conduits: FRP.

E. Gas Service Piping at Meters and Regulators, Above 34.5 kPa: Steel pipe, steel welding
fittings, and welded joints.

0.6 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Appliance Shutoff Valves for Pressure 3.45 kPa or Less: Appliance connector valve or gas
stop.

B. Appliance Shutoff Valves for Pressure 3.45 to 13.8 kPa: Gas stop or gas valve.

C. Appliance Shutoff Valves for Pressure 13.8 to 34.5 kPa: Gas valve.

D. Piping Line Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: Gas valve.

E. Piping Line Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Plug valve or general-duty valve.

F. Valves at Service Meter, DN 50 and Smaller: Gas valve.

G. Valves at Service Meter, DN 65 and Larger: Plug valve.

0.7 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
installation requirements.

B. Concealed Locations: Except as specified below, install concealed gas piping in airtight
containment conduit constructed of FRP. Vent conduit to outside and terminate with
screened vent cap.

1. Above-Ceiling Locations: Gas piping may be installed in accessible spaces, whether

or not such spaces are used as plenums. Do not locate valves above ceilings.
2. In Floors: Gas piping with welded joints and protective wrapping specified in
"Protective Coating" Article in Part 2 may be installed in floors. Surround piping cast
in concrete slabs with minimum of 40 mm of concrete. Piping may not be in physical
contact with other metallic structures such as reinforcing rods or electrically neutral
conductors. Do not embed piping in concrete slabs containing quick-set additives or
cinder aggregate.

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3. In Floor Channels: Gas piping may be installed in floor channels. Channels must
have cover and be open to space above cover for ventilation.
4. In Partitions: Do not install concealed piping in solid partitions. Protect tubing from
physical damage when installed inside partitions or hollow walls.

a. Exception: Tubing passing through partitions or walls.

5. In Walls: Gas piping with welded joints and protective wrapping specified in
"Protective Coating" Article in Part 2 may be installed in masonry walls.
6. Prohibited Locations: Do not install gas piping in or through circulating air ducts,
clothes or trash chutes, chimneys or gas vents (flues), ventilating ducts, or
dumbwaiter or elevator shafts.

a. Exception: Accessible above-ceiling space specified above.

C. Drips and Sediment Traps: Install drips at points where condensate may collect. Include
outlets of service meters. Locate where readily accessible for cleaning and emptying. Do
not install where condensate would be subject to freezing.

1. Construct drips and sediment traps using tee fitting with bottom outlet plugged or
capped. Use minimum-length nipple of 3 pipe diameters, but not less than 75 mm
long, and same size as connected pipe. Install with space between bottom of drip and
floor for removal of plug or cap.

D. Conceal pipe installations in walls, pipe spaces, utility spaces, above ceilings, below grade
or floors, and in floor channels, unless indicated to be exposed to view.

E. Install fuel gas piping at uniform grade of 0.1 percent slope upward toward risers.

F. Use eccentric reducer fittings to make reductions in pipe sizes. Install fittings with level
side down.

G. Connect branch piping from top or side of horizontal piping.

H. Install unions in pipes DN 50 and smaller, adjacent to each valve, at final connection to
each piece of equipment, and elsewhere as indicated. Unions are not required on flanged
devices.

I. Install strainer on inlet of each line pressure regulator and automatic and electrically
operated valve.

J. Install pressure gage upstream and downstream from each line pressure regulator.

K. Install flanges on valves, specialties, and equipment having DN 65 and larger connections.

L. Install vent piping for gas pressure regulators and gas trains, extend outside building, and
vent to atmosphere. Terminate vents with turned-down, reducing-elbow fittings with
corrosion-resistant insect screens in large end.

M. Install containment conduits for gas piping in false ceilings below slabs, within building, in
gastight conduits extending minimum of 100 mm outside building, and vented to
atmosphere. Terminate vents with turned-down, reducing-elbow fittings with corrosion-
resistant insect screens in large end. Prepare and paint outside of conduits with coal-
polyamide paint according to SSPC-Paint 16.

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0.8 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
joint construction.

0.9 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe hanger and support devices.

B. Install hangers for horizontal steel piping with the following maximum spacing and
minimum rod sizes:

1. DN 25 and Smaller: Maximum span, 2.4 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
2. DN 32: Maximum span, 2.7 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
3. DN 40 and DN 50: Maximum span, 2.7 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
4. DN 65 to DN 90: Maximum span, 3 m; minimum rod size, 13 mm.
5. DN 100 and Larger: Maximum span, 3 m; minimum rod size, 16 mm.

0.10 CONNECTIONS

A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of fuel gas piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to appliances to allow service and maintenance.

C. Connect piping to appliances using gas with shutoff valves and unions. Install valve
upstream from and within 1800 mm of each appliance. Install union downstream from
valve.

D. Sediment Traps: Install tee fitting with capped nipple in bottom to form drip, as close as
possible to inlet of each appliance using gas.

E. Ground equipment.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those
specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.
2. Do not use gas pipe as grounding electrode.

0.11 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING

A. Equipment Nameplates and Signs: Install engraved plastic-laminate equipment nameplate

or sign on or near each service meter, pressure regulator, and specialty valve.

1. Text: In addition to name of identified unit, distinguish between multiple units,

inform operator of operational requirements, indicate safety and emergency
precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations.
2. Refer to Division 15 Section ["Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods"]
["Mechanical Identification"] for nameplates and signs.

0.12 PAINTING

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A. Use materials and procedures in Division 9 Section "Painting," "Exterior Paint Schedule"
Article, "Ferrous Metal" Paragraph, "Full-Gloss, Alkyd-Enamel Finish" Subparagraph.

B. Paint exterior service meters, pressure regulators, and specialty valves.

1. Color: Gray.

0.13 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect, test, and purge piping according to ANSI Z223.1, Part 4 "Inspection, Testing, and
Purging," and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest system until satisfactory results are
obtained.

C. Report test results promptly and in writing to the Engineer.

D. Verify capacities and pressure ratings of service meters, pressure regulators, valves, and
specialties.

E. Verify correct pressure settings for pressure regulators.

F. Verify that specified piping tests are complete.

G. Third party independent inspection shall be carried out to minimum 10 percentof welded
joints.

0.14 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust controls and safety devices. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
safety devices.

0.15 TESTING

A. Test Method: Not less than 10 percent of all welded joints shall be examined fully by
random radiography. If any of the welds examined reveals an unacceptable indication, all
welded joints shall be examined/accepted by radiography.

B. Before any section of a gas piping system is put into service, it shall be carefully tested to
assure that it is gastight. Prior to testing, the system shall be blown out, cleaned and cleared
of all foreign material. Each joint shall be tested by means of an approved gas detector,
soap and water, or an equivalent nonflammable solution. Testing shall be completed before
any work is covered, enclosed, or concealed. All testing of piping systems shall be done
with due regard for the safety of employees and the public during the test. Bulkheads,
anchorage and bracing suitably designed to resist test pressures shall be installed if
necessary. Oxygen shall not be used as a testing medium.

C. Testing shall take place during steady ambient temperature conditions. Ferrous piping
systems shall be tested at 1050 kPa. Any reduction of test pressures shall be deemed to
indicate the presence of leaks that shall be corrected unless the pressure loss can otherwise
be accounted for. A correction of plus or minus 2 kPa will be allowed for each degree
change between initial and final system temperature, plus for an increase in temperature and

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minus for a decrease. Test duration shall be long enough to determine if there are any leaks.
However, it shall be not less than 1 hour for each 14 m³ of pipe volume or fraction thereof,
except when testing a system having a volume of less than 0.3 m³, when the test duration
may be reduced to 15 minutes. For piping systems having a volume of more than 680 m³,
the duration of the test shall be 24 hours. Control and instrumentation tubing systems shall
be tested at 200 kPa and the test pressure shall be maintained for a period of not less than 24
hours with no pressure drop.

D. Pressure test for LPG: Systems shall withstand the pressure test described above. When
appliances are connected to the piping system, fuel gas shall be used for testing and
appliances shall withstand a pressure of not less than 2.5 kPa nor more than 3.5 kPa for a
period of not less than 2 hours without showing any drop in pressure. Pressure shall be
measured with a water manometer or an equivalent device calibrated to be read in
increments of not greater than 20. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the
pressure tests are made.

E. Purging: After testing is completed, and before connecting any appliances, all gas piping
shall be fully purged. LPG piping tested using fuel gas with appliances connected does not
require purging. Piping shall not be purged into the combustion chamber of an appliance.
The open end of piping systems being purged shall not discharge into confined spaces or
areas where there are ignition sources unless the safety precautions recommended in NFPA
54 are followed. During construction, where necessary, purge valves shall be provided and
located to ensure complete system purging with discharge exterior to the building.

F. Acceptance Requirements: Piping systems shall meet the requirements of ASME B31.3.

END OF SECTION 15194

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