SECTION 231113

FUEL OIL PIPING

Part 1 General

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pipe and pipe fittings
B. Valves
C. Fuel oil storage tanks
D. Accessories

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 230529 - Supports and Anchors.
B. Section 230553 - Mechanical Identification.

1.3 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. Product Data: Provide data on pipe materials, pipe fittings, valves and accessories. Provide manufacturers
catalogue information. Indicate valve data and ratings.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate tanks, system layout, pipe sizes, location, and elevations. For fuel oil tanks,
indicate dimensions and accessories including manholes and hold down straps.

1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. Certificates: Certify that installation of fuel oil piping meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Documentation: Record actual locations of piping system, storage tanks, and system components.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Protect piping and fittings from soil and debris with temporary end caps and closures. Maintain in place
until installation.

Part 2 Products

2.1 BURIED PIPING

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 80 B.I. Seamless
1. Fittings: ASTM A234/A234M, wrought carbon steel and alloy steel welding type.
2. Joints: ANSI B31.1/ANSI B31.4/ANSI B31.9 welded.
3. Jacket: AWWA C105 polyethylene or double layer, half-lapped 0.25 mm (10 mil) polyethylene
tape.

2.2 ABOVE GROUND PIPING

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53 or ASME B36.10, Schedule 80 B.I. Seamless
1. Fittings: ASTM B16.3, malleable iron, or ASTM A234/A234M, wrought carbon steel and alloy
steel welding type.
2. Joints: NFPA 30 threaded or welded to ANSI B31.1/ANSI B31.4/ANSI B31.9.

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2.3 UNDERGROUND PIPING CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
A. FRP: ASTM D2310 and ASTM D2996, UL listed filament wound fibreglass reinforced epoxy pipe with
integral epoxy liner and exterior coating.
1. Fittings: Two piece, compression moulded, filament wound fibreglass reinforced epoxy,
mechanically joined.

2.4 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Conform to NFPA 31/ANSI B31.1/ANSI B31.4.
B. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 15 to 40 mm (1/2 to 1-1/2 Inch): Carbon steel, adjustable swivel, split ring.
C. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.
D. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel channels with welded spacers and hanger rods.
E. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes to 80 mm (3 inches): Cast iron hook.
F. Vertical Support: Steel riser clamp or Angle ring.
G. Floor Support: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock nut, nipple, floor flange, and concrete pier or steel
support.
H. Copper Pipe Support: Carbon steel ring, adjustable, copper plated.

2.5 FLANGES, UNIONS, AND COUPLINGS

A. Pipe Size 50 mm (2 inches) and under:
1. Ferrous pipe: 1034 kPa (150 psi) malleable iron threaded unions.
2. Copper tube: 1034 kPa (150 psi) bronze unions with brazed joints.
B. Pipe Size over 50 mm (2 inches):
1. Ferrous pipe: 1034 kPa (150 psi) forged steel slip-on flanges; 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) thick preformed
neoprene gaskets.
2. Copper tube: 1034 kPa (150 psi) slip-on bronze flanges; 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) thick preformed
neoprene gaskets.

2.6 VALVES AND FITTING

A. Gate Valves - MSS SP-80, Class 150, bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem, hand wheel, inside screw,
solid wedge disc, threaded ends.
B. Globe Valves - MSS SP-80, Class 125, bronze body, bronze trim, hand wheel, bronze disc, threaded ends.
C. Ball Valves - MSS SP-110, Class 150, 2760 kPa (400 psi) CWP, bronze, two piece body, chrome plated
brass ball, regular port, teflon seats and stuffing box ring, blow-out proof stem, level handle (with
balancing stops), threaded ends (with union).
D. Swing Check valves - MSS SP-80, Class 125, bronze body and cap, bronze swing disc, threaded ends.
E. Relief Valves - Bronze body, teflon seat, steel stem and springs, automatic, direct pressure actuated at
maximum 400 kPa (60 psi), UL listed for fuel oil, capacities ASME certified and labelled.
F. Strainers - Threaded brass body for 1200 kPa (175 psi) CWP, Y pattern with 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) stainless
steel perforated screen.
G. Flexible Connectors - Bronze inner hose and braided exterior sleeve, suitable for minimum 1380 kPa (200
psi) CWP and 121°C (250 °F).

2.7 FUEL OIL PUMPS

A. Manufacturers:
1. Rotan
2. Tuthill
3. Kawamoto
4. Or Approved Equal

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 B. Casing: Bronze, rated for 1,724 kPa (250 psi) working pressure with integral pressure relief valve.
C. Impeller: Bronze gears, positive displacement.
D. Drive: Direct connected with flexible coupling.
E. Accessories: Adjustable pressure control valve, bleed valve, mechanical seal.

2.8 TRANSFER SYSTEM

A. System: Float valves and relays to automatically energize transfer pumps to fill day tank from main
storage tank.
1. Low level: Energize pumps when tank level drops below 50% of full volume.
2. Full level: De-energize pumps when full.
3. Alarm: Sound audible alarm when fuel overflows into return line.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 PREPARATION
A. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. Bevel plain end ferrous pipe
B. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly
C. Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install to manufacturer's written instructions.
B. Provide non-conducting dielectric connections wherever jointing dissimilar metals.
C. Route piping in orderly manner and maintain gradient.
D. Install piping to conserve building space and not interfere with use of space.
E. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.
F. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or connected
equipment.
G. Provide clearance for installation of insulation and access to valves and fittings.
H. Provide access where valves and fittings are not exposed.
I. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, weld, and
apply one coat of zinc rich primer.
J. Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories not prefinished, ready for finish painting.
K. Identify piping systems including underground piping.
L. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.
M. Protect piping systems from entry of foreign materials by temporary covers, completing sections of the
work, and isolating parts of completed system.

3.3 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION

A. Install tanks to manufacturer's written instructions
B. Clean and flush underground/aboveground tanks prior to delivery to site and after installation. Seal until
pipe connections are made.
C. Install underground tanks on concrete ballast pad with mass equal to tank capacity, and secure with hold-
down straps and turnbuckles.
D. Install underground tanks with minimum 600 mm (24inches) cover.
E. Install single wall underground tanks in concrete vault or provide impermeable liner in excavation around
tank.

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 F. Backfill steel tanks to NFPA 30 and 31.
G. Provide piping connections to tanks with unions and swing joints. Provide venting to API 2000.
H. Extend fill line and cover to grade and provide minimum 600 x 600 x 150 mm (24 x 24 x 6 inch)
concrete pad.
I. Mount aboveground tanks on steel support saddles and stands as indicated.
J. Fill tanks at project turn-over with appropriate fuel.

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