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3.4 EXPANSION A. Install piping to allow for proper expansion and movement. Provide expansion loops and offsets as required to minimize pipe stresses. Provisions for expansion shall meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Pressure Piping Standards. Where space is limited or where expansion can not be accommodated as indicated above provide expansion joints. 3.5 PIPING A. Work shown is diagrammatic and shall be installed as required to meet field conditions. Work shall not be closed up prior to completion of inspection and testing. 3.6 PIPE AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION A. All pipe and pipe coverings shall be labeled with system description and flow direction. Labels shall be as previously specified. B. Labels shall be placed at twenty foot (20') intervals on all pipes, at each branch connection and adjacent to each valve or piece of equipment. C. Labels shall be applied after completion of painting in area. Care shall be taken to insure that surfaces are clean and free of dust before application. 3.7 TESTING A. Furnish all materials, supplies, labor and power required for testing. Make preliminary test and prove work satisfactory. Notify Engineer in ample time to be present for final testing of all piping. Tests shall be performed prior to concealing, covering or insulating work. Repair any defects, or if required by Engineer, replace defective work with new without additional cost to Owner. B. Make tests in stages if so ordered by Engineer to facilitate work of others. Provide additional materials required for partial tests without cost to Owner. C. Contractor shall be responsible for work of other trades disturbed or damaged by tests and/or repair of work. Damaged work shall be returned to its original condition or replaced without additional costs to the Owner D. Perform additional tests as may be required under other sections of the Specifications or required by current local, state or federal regulations and include all costs in the bid. E. Unless specified otherwise, all piping shall be hydrostatically tested to 150 psig. Disconnect and cap off piping connection to equipment not rated for such test pressures. Retest system at lower allowable pressure with equipment reconnected after remainder of system has been proven. Tests shall be two (2) hours in duration during which time systems shall show no signs of leakage. No repair work shall be conducted on system being tested during test. 15050 - 3