SECTION 23 08 11 DEMONSTRATIONS AND TESTS FOR BOILER PLANT SPEC WRITER 1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the Section and renumber the paragraphs. 2. The spec writer shall review the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual for VA Facilities to determine and include in this section any Mission Critical or Life Safety requirements called out. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Procedures for onsite demonstration and testing of equipment and systems, including temporary facilities. Instruction of Government operating personnel. All demonstrations, instructions, access platforms, and testing must be completed prior to Government acceptance for beneficial use. All safety devices shall pass 100 percent before the boiler plant can be accepted for beneficial use. Plumbing and emergency power systems are not included. Definitions: Initial inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and operation of equipment and systems by the contractor with the assistance of the representatives of the equipment manufacturers. Pre-Tests: The final stage of the start-up procedure. This occurs after all adjustments have been made except for minor fine-tuning that can be done during the pre-test. Serves as verification that the systems are ready for the final test. Witnessing of pre-test by COR is not required. Tests: Tests, witnessed by the COR or designated representative, which demonstrate that all equipment and systems are in compliance with requirements. At VA expense, VA may utilize the services of an independent testing organization or consultant to witness the tests. If any portion of the final test fail and must be retested the Government shall receive a full credit for any expenses incurred for services from independent testing organizations or consultant services for all re-inspections or tests.
SECTION 23 08 11 DEMONSTRATIONS AND TESTS FOR BOILER PLANT SPEC WRITER 1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the Section and renumber the paragraphs. 2. The spec writer shall review the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual for VA Facilities to determine and include in this section any Mission Critical or Life Safety requirements called out. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Procedures for onsite demonstration and testing of equipment and systems, including temporary facilities. Instruction of Government operating personnel. All demonstrations, instructions, access platforms, and testing must be completed prior to Government acceptance for beneficial use. All safety devices shall pass 100 percent before the boiler plant can be accepted for beneficial use. Plumbing and emergency power systems are not included. Definitions: Initial inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and operation of equipment and systems by the contractor with the assistance of the representatives of the equipment manufacturers. Pre-Tests: The final stage of the start-up procedure. This occurs after all adjustments have been made except for minor fine-tuning that can be done during the pre-test. Serves as verification that the systems are ready for the final test. Witnessing of pre-test by COR is not required. Tests: Tests, witnessed by the COR or designated representative, which demonstrate that all equipment and systems are in compliance with requirements. At VA expense, VA may utilize the services of an independent testing organization or consultant to witness the tests. If any portion of the final test fail and must be retested the Government shall receive a full credit for any expenses incurred for services from independent testing organizations or consultant services for all re-inspections or tests.