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22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

.00 General Application
  1. Dishwashers
    1. Automatic dishwasher appliances for cleaning tableware are prohibited in all University facilities except for the applications listed below. Additionally, plumbing rough-ins shall not be provided with the intent to support a future dishwasher installation.
    2. Dishwashers are allowed for the following applications:
      1. Dishwashers are permitted in commercial kitchens managed by Auxiliary and Business Services.
      2. Dishwashers are permitted in residences managed by Housing and Food Services.
      3. Dishwashers are permitted in classrooms for academic usage.
      4. Laboratory glassware washers are considered a different type of appliance and shall not to be used for non-lab purposes.
  2. Laboratory glassware washers
    1. Lab glassware washers shall be located in spaces designated with laboratory or laboratory support occupancy types.
    2. Lab glassware washers shall be labeled "FOR LAB USE ONLY".
    3. The Designer shall coordinate with the Lab User to determine the required source water quality. If a purified water source is required, the glassware washer equipment shall be constructed from materials that can withstand the corrosive effects of this water.
  3. Garbage disposals
    1. Sink drain garbage disposals are prohibited in all applications.
  4. Availability of toilet and shower rooms
    1. The Designer shall coordinate with the OPP Project Leader to determine the quantity, size, ADA status, and usage designation for all toilet and shower rooms required to meet the building code and any strategic goals the University has for that facility. Refer to PSU Standard 01 05 00 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, .05 Single User Toilet Rooms for additional requirements.
    2. Single-user toilet and shower rooms within all University facilities shall be publicly available for use by all occupants of the building.
    3. Single-user toilet and shower rooms for private use are only permitted within housing, health care, and police services facilities.
.01 Plumbing Fixtures
  1. Floor Drains
    1. Floor drains in mechanical rooms, laundries, promenades, terraces, and similar locations shall have perforated sediment bucket with integral auxiliary drainage rim so designed that grate cannot be set in place until bucket is in position.
    2. Sterilizers and autoclaves shall have a fixed air gap between the equipment and the sewer.
    3. Every floor drain shall be equipped with a ProSet trap guard to prevent the trap from drying out and to prevent sewer gas from entering the occupied space.
    4. Floor drains located above the ground floor shall be equipped with clamping collars and shall be flashed with 24" x 24", 6-lb. sheet lead.
    5. A floor drain shall be provided to serve each emergency shower.  Drain shall be located directly below shower head.  Floor shall slope toward drain.
  2. Water Closets
    1. Toilets shall be wall hung, vitreous china, elongated bowl, siphon jet action, 1 1/2 inches top spud similar to American Standard Afwall.
    2. Toilet seats shall be open front, no cover, white with stainless steel check hinge similar to Church.
    3. Closet fittings and carrier shall be similar to Josam's Unitron series.
    4. Flush valves shall be Sloan or Zurn water saver type.  Shall not exceed 1.6 gal./flush.
    5. Water closets in women's restrooms shall be equipped with dual-flush flushometers.
  3. Urinals
    1. Urinals shall be high efficiency wall hung, vitreous china, washout with 3.4-inch top spud and 2-inch outlet.  Urinals shall be similar to Zurn #Z5798 “The Pint”.
    2. Carriers shall be complete with fixture bolts, bearing plate, adjustable extension, steel pipe uprights, cantilever foot bases and chrome plated trim.  Carriers shall be similar to Josam Unitron series.
    3. Flush valves shall be sensor operated, hard wired, and consume no more than 1/8 gallon per flush.  Acceptable manufacturers:.Sloan,Zurn, or Toto.
    4. The use of waterless urinals is required in stadiums and arenas.  The use of waterless urinals is prohibited elsewhere.
  4. Lavatories
    1. Lavatory carriers shall be of the institutional type with support plate, bearing plate steel uprights and block bases for supporting lavatory fixture with concealed hangers.  Carriers shall be similar to Josam C-356.
    2. Lavatory supply and waste lines should enter the wall to allow for easier cleaning and better sanitation.
    3. Provide at least one hose bibb on the hot and cold water supply under one lavatory in each restroom.
    4. Lavatory faucets shall be of the self closing type with the closing time of operation adjustable up to fifteen (15) seconds.  They shall contain interchangeable operating units and shall be of one (1) manufacturer.  Units shall close with the pressure of the water.  All units shall be vandal-proof and all operating parts in contact with water shall be Monel metal, including a stamped Monel metal seat.
    5. Faucet shall be Chicago faucet No. 406 (or No. 747 if a pop-up waste is specified with faucet), center-set lavatory fitting.  Equivalent units, as manufactured by Moehn Faucet Division, Cole Valve Company, or American Standard, are acceptable.
  5. Showers
    1. Shower heads shall be self-cleaning and of the vandal-proof type solidly attached to shower stall.  Use water saver type.
    2. Shower controls shall be Powers Series 420, thermostatically controlled, with chrome plated metal levers.
    3. Showers shall have Dole flow controls, limiting water flow to two (2) gallons per minute, installed between the mixing valve and the shower head.
    1. Shower heads and controls shall be the same as for single showers.
    2. Piping supplies shall be from below the floor.
    3. Units shall be manufactured by Bradley or equal.
    1. Single Showers
    2. Gang Showers
  6. Antifreeze Hose Bibs
    1. Antifreeze hose bibs are needed adjacent to all building entrances for the purpose of washing down walks and entrances.
    2. Hose bibbs shall be key type.
  7. Service Sinks
    1. Service sinks shall be similar to Stonite Precast Terrazzo Mop Service Basins as manufactured by Stonite Products Company.  Service basins shall be 24 inches square with three (3) inch wide and twelve (12) inch high shoulders and shall be cast as a single unit of terrazzo.  The sides of the service basin installed against any wall shall be provided with stainless steel tiling flanges cast integral with the basin and extending two (2) inches above the shoulders.  On exposed side the service basin shall be provided with integral cast stainless steel caps extending over the top of the shoulder and extending at least 1 1/2 inches down the sides.  Provide three (3) inch drain connection with stainless steel strainer plates and traps.  Install counter-flashing as required.
    2. Service sink fitting shall be equal to Chicago faucet No. 897 with bucket hook, wall brace, 3/4 inch threaded hose connection, vacuum breaker, and integral stops.
  8. Roof Drains
    1. Roof drains shall be Josam or equal.
    2. Insulate drain body and all horizontal rain leaders.


22 45 00 Emergency Flushing Equipment

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August 2023Emergency Flushing Equipment


22 47 00 DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS


.01 Drinking Water Cooling Systems
  1. Electric Water Coolers (With Bottle filling Station)
    1. Two Station (Bi-Level) wall mounted ADA Accessible with EZH20 bottle filling station, Similar to Elkay Model EZSTL8WS, or Approved Equal. With the following:

1. Self-Closing easy touch Controls on front and sides of unit.

2. Galvanized Steel Frame.

3. Stainless Steel Basin.

4. Provide in-wall bilevel floor mounted carrier.

5. Touchless Activation with auto 20 second shutoff on bottle filler.

6. Provide with all standard accessories.

7. Install fixture to meet Americans with Disabilities ACT guidelines.

8. Bottle filling station shall be located on the highest unit.

9. Lower cooler shall be located on the left when facing the unit.

10. Ratings – 8 gph, 1.1 gpm fill rate, 115 Volt, 6.0 Fla, 370 watts.

11. Color to be selected by project Architect, provide color chart.

12. Provide inline filter similar to OASIS EZ-Turn, Model No. 037070-1100.

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