SECTION 22 12 00

POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANKS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Bolted FRP panel water storage tanks; flanges, piping, drains, equipment, and accessories.
1. Steel footings.
2. Concrete slabs.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.

B. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings
on Iron and Steel Products.
2. ASTM A194/A194M - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts
for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both.
3. ASTM A307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI
Tensile Strength.
4. ASTM A325 - Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
5. ASTM A490 - Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat Treated,
150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
6. ASTM A563 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.
7. ASTM D638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
8. ASTM D695 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.
9. ASTM D790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and
Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
10. ASTM D792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative
Density) of Plastics by Displacement.
11. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.
12. ASTM E903 - Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres.
13. ASTM F593 - Standard Specifications for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and
Studs.

B. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

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 C. American Water Works Associations (AWWA):
1. AWWA D121 - Standard for Bolted Aboveground Thermosetting Fiberglass-
Reinforced Plastic Panel-Type Tanks for Water Storage.

D. Fiberglass Tank and Pipe Institute (FTPI):

1. FTPI 2007-01 - Recommended Practice for the In-service Inspections of Aboveground
Atmospheric Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Tanks and Vessels.

E. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):

1. ISO 1172 - Textile-glass-reinforced plastics -- Prepregs, molding compounds and
laminates -- Determination of the textile-glass and mineral-filler content -- Calcinations
methods.
2. ISO 12114 - Fibre-reinforced plastics -- Thermosetting moulding compounds and
prepregs -- Determination of cure characteristics.
3. ISO 2577 - Plastics -- Thermosetting moulding materials -- Determination of
shrinkage.
4. ISO 9001:2008 - Quality management systems -- Requirements

F. German Institute for Standardization (DIN):

1. DIN 933 - Standard Specifications for M1.6 to M52 Hexagon Cap Screws Fully
Threaded (DIN EN ISO 4017).
2. DIN 934 - Standard Specification for Hexagon nuts with metric coarse and fine pitch
thread (DIN EN ISO 4032).

G. International Building Code (IBC).

H. New York City Buildings Department:

1. Buildings Bulletin 2014-021 OTCR - This document establishes acceptance criteria for
bolted Fiberglass-Reinforced plastic panel type tanks for water storage (bolted FRP
panel tanks) as an alternative material in accordance with the NYC Construction
Codes.

I. NSF International (NSF):

1. NSF/ANSI 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.
2. NSF/ANSI 372 - Lead Content Certification

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Product Data:
1. Manufacturer's literature and data.
2. Detailed shop drawings.
3. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
4. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
5. Installation instructions and methods.

C. Manufacturer's Certificates and Test Reports: Products meet or exceed specified

requirements. Test reports should be within 12 months of bid date.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in

this section with a minimum ten years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with

minimum five years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
1. Submit a list of five completed projects of similar type and references with current

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 position, address, telephone number, and email.

C. Source Limitations: Provide each type of water storage tank from a single manufacturing
source to ensure uniform texture and color for continuous and visually related items.

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the

Work.

B. Larger & complicated irregular shaped tanks should be specified to have a factory trained
assembly supervisor on-site during assembly & commissioning.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and
recommendations.

C. Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits

recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under
environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Fiber Technology Corporation, Inc., which is located at: 7201
Lockport Pl.; Lorton, VA 22079; Tel: 703-339-9605; Email:request info
(Ostevens@fiberteccorp.com); Web:www.fiberteccorp.com

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60

00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Product is certified to the sanitary requirements of NSF 61 & NSF 372.

B. Manufacturer fabricates in ISO 9001:2008 facilities.

C. NYC Buildings Bulletin 2014-021 OTCR for NYC Projects.

D. System Requirements: AWWA D121 for FRP tanks plus the following:
1. Compliance per ASCE 7:
a. Weight of tank and water.
b. Wind load.
c. Seismic Calculation.
d. Combined Loads: Design for the worst case.
e. 1.)Snow and wind.
f. 2.)Snow, wind and seismic.
g. 3.)Snow.

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 E. Design Codes:
1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Buildings and Other Structures -
Allowable minimum design load.
2. IBC and local building codes.

F. Wind Loading: Tanks are to withstand the following conditions.

1. Vertical Surfaces: 34.2 lbs per sq ft (167 kg per sq m).
2. Vertical Surfaces: ______.
3. Entire Structure: 134 mph (216 km per hr).
4. Entire Structure (mph/km per h): ______.
5. Detailed Calculations Documentation: Submitted proving tank resistance.

G. Seismic Loading: Tanks are to withstand the following conditions.

1. Earthquake Zone: 2A
2. Earthquake Zone: _____
3. Built to meet requirements of earthquake zone as defined by ASCE 7 and the IBC
requirement.
4. Detailed Calculations Documentation: Submitted proving tank resistance.

2.3 TANKS

A. An FRP bolted panel type water storage tank, including steel footing, concrete slabs,
flanges, piping, drains, materials, labor, equipment, and all accessories as required.

B. Tank Panels:
1. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 78-3/4 x 39-3/8 in (2 x 1 m).
2. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 39-3/8 x 39-3/8 in (1 x 1 m).
3. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 59-1/16 x 39-3/8 in (1.5 x 1 m).
4. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 78-3/4 x 19-11/16 in (2 x 0.5 m).
5. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 59-1/16 x 16-11/16 in (1.5 x 0.5 m).
6. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 39-3/8 x 19-11/16 in (1 x 0.5 m).
7. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel: 19-11/16 x 16-11/16 in (0.5 x 0.5 m).
8. Configuration; Metric Modular Panel (in/m): ______.
9. Materials:
a. Resin: Isophtalic unsaturated polyester per ASTM D638, D695, D790 and
D792.
b. Glass Fiber: Non-alkali type per ISO 1172.
10. Dimensional Tolerances: Plus or minus 0.03 percent of nominal dimensions.
a. Panel and Flange Angles: Plus or minus 0.3 degrees.
11. Flanges: Externally flanged at 90 degrees on four sides.
a. Flange Minimum Thickness: 13/32 in (10 mm).
b. 1.)Landed Minimum Width: 3 in (75 mm).
c. Roof Panel Flange Minimal Thickness: 1/4 in (6 mm).
d. 1.)Landed Minimum Width: 2-1/4 in (57 mm),
e. UPVC full face high pressure bolted type with EPDM rubber gasket ribbed in at
least two locations.
f. Fixed to the tank panels with hot dipped galvanized, food grade and ultra violet
resistant type rubber capped bolts.
g. Overflow Opening: At least twice the size of Inlet and flow freely to the ground
to avoid bottlenecking.
12. Manufacturing Process:
a. Hot press molding system at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) temperature and
3000 psi (20.5 MPa).
b. Curing Characteristics: Per ISO 12114.
c. Shrinkage Properties: Per ISO 2577.
d. Sheet Molding Compound (SMC): Raw material per ISO-10352 and from an
approved NSF 61 supplier.

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 e. 1.)SMC Forming Panels: Externally reinforced with F/G roving mesh of
minimum density 87 oz per sq ft (230 g per sq m) before the hot pressing
process.
13. Fire Class: Per ASTM E84. 2 or B or better.
a. Flame Spread Index: 70.
b. Smoke Development Index: 450.
14. Color: Grey in color per Munsell's value N-7.0 to prevent light transmission.
15. Algae Resistance: Per ASTM E903-96, avoiding algae growth inside the tank.
a. Light Transmission: 0.00 percent maximum.

2.4 ACCESSORlES

A. Bolts Nuts:
1. Minimum 1/2 in (12 mm) diameter. Minimum 8 bolt sets per linear meter.
2. External Fixing: Hot dipped galvanized steel grade 8.8, including washers.
3. Internal Fixing: Stainless steel A4-316 per ASTM A307, ASTM A325, ASTM A490 ,
ASTM F593 or DIN 933 (for bolts) and ASTM A194, ASTM A563 or DIN 934 (for
nuts).
4. Bolt sets for connecting flanges of inlet, outlet, overflow, and drainage to water tanks
shall be of food grade rubber capped type.

B. Sealing Materials:
1. Joints: Chemically stable, non-toxic, flexible, resistant to ultraviolet rays, and certified
for non-toxicity per NSF 61 & NSF 372.
2. Roof Seal: EPDM Rubber.
3. Main Solid Sealant: Stylene Ethylene Butyrene Styrene i.e. Solid synthetic Rubber.
a. Ribbed in not less than 4 locations.
b. 1.)Continuous along the length of the sealant without any breaking.
c. Remain flexible and resistant to ultra-violet rays.
d. Certified to NSF 61 & NSF 372. Provide test report.
e. 1.)Toxicology reviewed for the effect on taste, odor, color, and turbidity.
f. 2.)Test for toxic metals, cytotoxicity, and microbiological growth performed by
an accredited laboratory.

C. Insulation: Rigid Polyurethane foam sandwiched between the FRP panel and the ASA
external cover.
1. Insulation thickness: 1 in (25 mm) R 5.85
2. Insulation Thickness: 2 in (50 mm) R12.26
3. ASA External Cover Minimum Side Panel Thickness: 0.08 in (2 mm).
4. ASA External Cover Minimum Roof and Bottom Panel Thickness: 0.04 in (1 mm).
5. Heat Transfer Coefficient: 0.205 Btu per sq ft per hr per degree F or (1 Kcal per sq m
per hr per degree C).
6. Cold Climates: Insulate bottom and side panels with roof insulation optional.
7. Warm Climates: Insulate roof and side panels with roof insulation optional.
8. Thermal Storage Tanks; Hot or Cold: Insulate sides, roof and bottom panels.

D. Reinforcements and Supports of Water Tank

1. External Reinforcement: Hot-dipped galvanized steel per ASTM A123.
2. Internal Reinforcements: If required; stainless steel grade A4-316.
3. Support Poles of Ceiling Panels: UPVC pipes or FRP pipe according to tank height
and proper structural design.
4. Brackets Securing Roof Tank Covers: Food-grade high density polyurethane.

E. Roof Manhole Cover:

1. Roof Manhole Panel: 30 in (760 mm) diameter clear opening and access door fixed
with stainless steel hinges and lock device.
2. Access Door: Designed to open at 135 degrees radius and detachable.

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 a. Hermetically closed; light, dust and insect proof.

F. Air Vents: 4 in (100 mm) diameter. Net of mesh No. 22. Light, dust and insect proof.

G. Ladders and Safety Devices: Locate as shown on Drawings. Provide, safety cage, rest
platforms, roof ladder handrails, and other safety devices as required by federal and local
laws or regulations.
1. Tanks Above 3.3 ft (1 m) High: One external and one internal ladder fitted to every
manhole access.
a. External Ladder: Hot dipped galvanized steel per ASTM A123
b. Internal Ladder: FRP food grade material conforming to NSF 61.

H. Steel Footing for Tanks: Hot dipped galvanized steel per ASTM A123.
1. Tanks Above 3.3 ft (1 m) High: Mounted firmly onto a steel footing.
2. Tanks 4.9 and 6.6 ft (1.5 and 2 m) High: Primary beams, minimum W4 x 13 (100 x
100 x 8 mm) H-beams.
3. Tanks Higher than 6.6 ft (2 m): Primary beams, minimum size W8 x 13 (200 x 100 x 7
x 5 mm) I-beams.
4. Maximum Permissible Deflection: 3/16 in (5 mm).

I. Static Electricity Eliminator: Removable static electricity device to ground static electric
current that might occur to the Stainless steel rods inside the tank.

2.5 ELEVATED CONCRETE FOUNDATION

A. Construction: Reinforced concrete beams (RCB) of 2 ft (0.6 m) elevation, 6.56 ft (2 m)

distance (Center to Center) and 1 ft (0.3 m) width.
1. By an independent and established civil work contracting firm.

B. Provide at least one soil boring in area of the proposed tank for the contractor reference.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly constructed and prepared.

B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of

unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the
best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions, approved submittals and in proper

relationship with adjacent construction.
1. Comply with manufacturer's detailed installation manual and method statement.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field Inspections: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with appropriate sections in

Division 01.

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 B. Tank Inspection and Commissioning: Per AWWA D121 requirements.
1. Tanks should be inspected and maintained as prescribed in FTPI 2007-1 taking
notable exceptions into consideration such as manufacturing method being
compression molding.
2. The tightness/torque of the over roof tie-rods should also be checked annually for
slackness and adjusted if required.

C. Leakage Test: Per AWWA D121 requirements.

1. Once assembled, slowly fill tank with water to just beyond the first horizontal joint line
which is normally at 3.3 ft (1 m).
2. Inspect joints and penetrations for leakage.
3. Continue to fill tank slowly and repeat the visual joint inspection process at each
horizontal joint level until tank is full.
4. Leave the tank full for a period of at least 24 hours and do a final leakage/general
conditions inspection.

D. Manufacturer's Services: Coordinate manufacturer's services in accordance with appropriate

sections in Division 01.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Upon completion of installation, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools and equipment.

B. Clean products in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

C. Protect installed products until completion of project.

D. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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