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	SECTION 13151
	COMPETITION SWIMMING POOLS
	Copyright 2013 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Bradford Products LLC; pools, hot tubs, spas. . This section is based on the products of Bradford Products LLC, which is located at:
	710 Sunnyvale Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 Toll Free Tel: (800)438-1669 Tel: (910) 791-2202 Fax: (910) 791-0566 Email: info@bradfordproducts.com Web: www.bradfordproducts.com [ Click Here ] for additional information
	Bradford Products, LLC is America's premier manufacturer of high quality stainless steel pools, hot tub, SwimSpas®, water features, SteamRooms®, therapy vessels and other aquatic vessels. Since 1982, Bradford Products has worked with Architects, Aquatic Designers and Contractors to provide them with the very best products available. As a family owned and operated company, Bradford Products has over 40 years of experience with stainless steel fabrication and over 20 years of experience with the design and manufacture of stainless steel aquatic vessels.
	Bradford's ability to produce world-class aquatic vessels has put us at the forefront of high prole and specialty pool and hot tub construction. With over a thousand commercial pool and hot tub installations from coast to coast in almost every environment and situation imaginable, Bradford has the experience and ability to handle the most demanding projects.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Section Includes:
			1.	Pool shell.
			2.	Pool mechanical system.
			3.	Pool heating system.
			4.	Interior pool finish.
			5.	Final testing and demonstration to Owner.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete deck.
		B.	Division 15 - Mechanical: Water supply and drainage system.
		C.	Division 16 - Electrical: Power supply.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (www.ansi.org):
			1.	A108/A118/A136.1 - American National Standard for Installation of Ceramic Tile.
			2.	Z124.7 - Prefabricated Plastic Spa Shells.
		B.	American National Standards Institute/National Spa and Pool Institute (ANSI/NSPI) (www.nspi.org) ANSI/NSPI 1 - American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools.
		C.	American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) (www.asme.org) A112.19.8 - Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, Includes Addenda A.
		D.	American Welding Society (AWS) (www.aws.org): D1.6 - Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel.
		E.	ASTM International (ASTM) (www.astm.com):
			1.	D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
			2.	D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.
			3.	D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.
			4.	D2855 - Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings.
		F.	Federation International de Natation (FINA) (www.fina.org).
		G.	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) (www.iapmo.org).
		H.	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (www.ncaa.org).
		I.	National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA) (www.nfshsa.org).
		J.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (www.nfpa.org) 70 - National Electric Code.
		K.	National Sanitary Foundation/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) (www.nsf.org) Standard 50 - Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs.
		L.	United States Swimming (USA Swimming) (www.usaswimming.org).
	1.4	SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** In the following paragraphs, pool floor construction and surge tank may be either cast-in-place concrete or stainless steel panels. Edit to suit project requirements.
		A.	Pool Walls: Stainless steel with PVC-P sheet finish.
		B.	Gutters: Stainless steel.
		C.	Surge Tank:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete type not required.
			1.	Stainless steel.
			2.	Cast-in-place concrete per Section 03300.
		D.	Pool Floor: Cast-in-place concrete per Section 03300 conforming to industry standards for pool construction.
	1.5	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Limiting submittals to only those actually required helps to minimize liability arising from the review of submittals. Minimize submittals on smaller, less complex projects. Include the following for submission of shop drawings, product data, and samples for the Architect's review.
		B.	Submittals for Review:
			1.	Shop Drawings:
				a.	Show pool layout, dimensions, wall and floor panel layout, and stiffeners.
				b.	Include diagrammatic layout for equipment, piping, and surge tank.
				c.	Show termination and finish details for interface with adjacent construction.
				d.	Bear seal and signature of Registered Professional Engineer, licensed in State in which Project is located.
			2.	Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive data for:
				a.	Piping.
				b.	Filters.
				c.	Pumps and strainers.
				d.	Heaters.
				e.	Chemical controller, feeder, and storage tank.
				f.	Valves.
				g.	Gauges, thermometers, and flow meters.
				h.	Inlets and gratings.
			3.	Samples: 12 by 12 inch (300 by 300 mm) pool membrane samples.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete samples not required.
				a.	Samples in specified color.
				b.	Samples showing available colors.
			4.	Performance Criteria: For products specified by performance criteria only, document conformance with design calculations or past performance records with list of previous installations and contact information.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for submission of quality control submittals. These submittals are intended for the Owner's record purposes and are not intended to be reviewed by the Architect.
		C.	Quality Control Submittals:
			1.	Certificates of Compliance: Submit certification that pool system complies with requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations, ANSI Z124.7, ANSI/NSPI 1, and ANSI/ASME A112.19.8.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for submission of closeout submittals for the Owner's record purposes.
		D.	Closeout Submittals:
			1.	Operation and Maintenance Data: Include data for pool, pool equipment, pool membrane, and warranty information.
			2.	Project Record Documents.
			3.	Owner's Certificate of Instruction.
	1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraphs specifies a minimum level of experience required of the parties performing the work of this section. Retain if required, and edit to suit project requirements.
		A.	Pool Shell and Equipment Manufacturer Qualifications:
			1.	Minimum 5 years experience in work of this Section, or successful completion of minimum 5 projects of similar scope and complexity within past 5 years.
			2.	Manufacture all stainless steel components in-house.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for larger, more complex projects where factory observation of pool installation is necessary. Delete for smaller, less complex projects.
			3.	Provide factory-trained personnel on-site before and during pool installation.
		B.	Pool shell and Equipment Installer Qualifications:
			1.	Minimum 5 years experience in work of this Section, or successful completion of minimum 5 projects of similar scope and complexity within past 5 years.
			2.	Trained by manufacturer of pool system or manufacturer's representative.
		C.	Pool Membrane Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 25 years experience in production of reinforced PVC-P membranes.
		D.	Pool Membrane Installer Qualifications:
			1.	Technicians: Certified by membrane manufacturer to minimum of Level 1 certification.
			2.	Superintendent: Minimum 5 years experience in installation of PVC-P pool linings or successful completion of minimum 5 previous projects.
		E.	Regulatory Requirements: Perform work in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
		F.	Pool Equipment System:
			1.	Tested to NSF/ANSI 50.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following when an NSF approval is required. Delete if not required.
			2.	Bear NSF Approval Rating.
			3.	Tested to ANSI/NSPI 1; certified by IAPMO.
		G.	Pool Membrane and Accessories: Furnished by single provider.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete agencies not required.
		H.	Pool Targets and Markings: In accordance with the following requirements:
			1.	FINA.
			2.	NCAA.
			3.	NFSHSA.
			4.	USA Swimming.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for submission of closeout submittals for the Owner's record purposes.
		I.	Pre-Installation Conference:
			1.	Convene at site 2 weeks prior to beginning work of this Section.
			2.	Attendance: Architect, Contractor, pool installer, pool manufacturer's representative, and related trades whose work affects pool installation.
			3.	Review and discuss: Scheduling, delivery, installation, protection, and related work.
	1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store pool system components off ground and protect with weatherproof covering.
		B.	Protect piping and accessories from exposure to ultraviolet and from contact with chemicals that could cause damage or deterioration.
	1.8	WARRANTIES
		A.	Furnish pool system manufacturer's 25 year warranty providing coverage for:
			1.	Workmanship, materials, and performance of pool walls and gutters.
			2.	Structural stainless steel bracing system, stainless steel gutter, stainless steel skimmer, and stainless steel wall panel systems against structural failure.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraph for pool finishes.
		B.	Furnish pool membrane manufacturer's 10 year warranty against water leakage through membrane.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Bradford Products LLC, which is located at: 710 Sunnyvale Dr. ; Wilmington, NC 28412 ; Toll Free Tel: 800-438-1669 ; Tel: 910-791-2202; Fax: 910-791-0566 ; Email: request info; Web: www.bradfordproducts.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	MATERIALS - POOL STRUCTURE
		A.	Stainless Steel: ASTM A240, Type 304L, except Type 316L where in contact with water.
		B.	Fasteners: Stainless steel.
	2.3	MATERIALS - POOL MEMBRANE
		A.	Pool Membrane:
			1.	Type: Reinforced PVC-P.
			2.	Source: DLW Delifol by Desso DLW.
			3.	Thickness: Minimum 60 mils for sides and floor; minimum 80 mils for slip-resistant areas.
			4.	Surface finish for slip-resistant areas: Pyramidical embossed; dimpled or random pattern embossed not acceptable.
			5.	Color: As selected from manufacturer's full color range.
		B.	Separation Layer: Sanitized, precompressed, resistant to bacteria and free from materials that could damage membrane.
		C.	Compound Sheeting Profiles: Hot-dip or stainless steel sheet with PVC-P membrane coating on one side, or PVC strip.
		D.	PVC Solution: Same color as pool membrane.
		E.	Adhesive: Type recommended by membrane manufacturer; dated within 6 months of installation date.
		F.	Silicone: Single component, same color as pool membrane.
		G.	Sanitizing Agent: Not harmful to environment or PVC-P membrane, and highly resistant to bacteria and fungus.
		H.	Rivets: Stainless steel.
	2.4	ACCESSORIES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following two paragraphs for tile pool finishes. Insert desired tile type, size, and color.
		A.	Tile:
			1.	Type:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete types not required.
				a.	Frostproof ceramic.
				b.	Frostproof porcelain.
				c.	Glass.
				d.	____.
			2.	Source: ____ by ____.
			3.	Size: __ x __ inches ( mm) by __ inch ( mm) thick.
			4.	Color: ____.
		B.	Tile Setting Materials:
			1.	ANSI A118.3, epoxy type, as manufactured by Laticrete International, Inc.
			2.	Grout: Sanded type, color as selected.
	2.5	EQUIPMENT
		A.	Filtration and Sanitation System:
			1.	Provide complete filtration system with all components.
			2.	Include pumps, filters, flow meters, gages, valves, and controls as required.
			3.	Provide surge tank sized to pool capacity.
		B.	Pumps and Motors:
			1.	Type and capacity as dictated by pool design to meet required flow rate.
			2.	Filtration pumps: Sized to pool capacity.
			3.	Motors:
				a.	Totally enclosed, fan-cooled (TEFC) or open drip-proof (ODP), with hygroscopic insulation, service factor 1.15, insulation Class F, sized to operate at full load and speed, designed for continuous operation.
				b.	Motor starter with current interrupter overload.
				c.	Combination motor starters: Hand-off auto switch and positive overload heater coil; as manufactured by Furnas, Square D, or Westinghouse.
				d.	Electrical enclosures: NEMA 12 type, suitable for surface mounting.
		C.	Heater: Sized to suit pool capacity.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete types not required.
			1.	Type: Electric.
			2.	Type: Gas.
			3.	Type: Heat exchanger.
		D.	Valves and Piping:
			1.	Piping: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition; ASTM D1784 or ASTM D1785, Schedule 40 or 80.
			2.	Cement: ASTM D2564.
			3.	Provide check and ball valves as required; by same manufacturer when practical.
			4.	Valve connections: Suitable for connection of adjoining pipe; of pipe size values. Provide lever or ball valves up to 4 inch diameter.
			5.	Hangers and supports: Sized to project conditions.
		E.	Pool Fittings:
			1.	Compatible with pool system components.
			2.	Sized to code requirements; ensure proper hydraulic balance.
			3.	Stainless steel skimmer: NSF approved.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph following if no gutters.
			4.	Gutters: 12 gage Type 316L stainless steel with continuously welded joints, with drop-out boxes and fittings sized to pool size.
			5.	Main drains and weep boxes: Type 316L stainless steel, sized to pool size..
	2.6	FABRICATION
		A.	Fabricate interior of pool using manufacturer's standard processes and quality control.
		B.	Perform welding using AWS certified welders in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
		C.	Utilize Type 316L stainless steel filler metal at welded joints to produce uniform raised weld. Do not grind raised welds.
		D.	Wall Panels:
			1.	Precision fabricated for welded installation or for established bolted panel design.
			2.	Cut perforations for skimmers, lights, and fittings into panels using CNC laser technology.
			3.	Support panel-to-panel joints using prefabricated support brace manufactured from 12 gage stainless steel.
			4.	Prevent dissimilar metals from direct contact with stainless steel components.
			5.	Support bolted panels on stainless steel base support.
			6.	Bolted panel design: Utilize 14 gage stainless steel base frame.
			7.	Bolted construction: Utilize 14 gage stainless steel K-bracing.
			8.	Through-wall fittings: Plastic type.
		E.	Floor Construction: Cast-in-place concrete.
		F.	Stainless steel wall stiffeners designed for maximum structural rigidity.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	INSTALLATION - POOL SHELL AND EQUIPMENT
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Pool system must be installed on a sound, engineered concrete footer, slab, pillar system, or structural I-beams as recommended by pool manufacturer and required by applicable codes.
		A.	Install equipment and system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved Shop Drawings.
		B.	Perform welding using AWS certified welders in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
		C.	Set equipment on secure foundations.
		D.	Make piping joints in accordance with ASTM D2855.
		E.	Support overhead piping and at connections to valves, pumps, and equipment.
		F.	Install electrical components in accordance with NFPA 70.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if no tile water line markings.
		G.	Install tile in accordance with ANSI A108.6, thin set with epoxy adhesive.
	3.2	INSTALLATION - POOL MEMBRANE
		A.	Inspect pool walls and floors; remove burrs, peaks, and projections that could damage pool membrane from walls and floors.
		B.	Treat entire pool surface with sanitizing agent.
		C.	Install compound sheeting and termination strips using rivets spaced as directed by manufacturer.
		D.	Place separation layer on full adhesive bed. Butt joints to maximum 1/8 inch gaps; overlapped seams not acceptable.
		E.	Install pool membrane system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved Shop Drawings.
		F.	Place sheets on walls horizontally without visible seams.
		G.	Place sheets on floor lengthwise to pool. Lap pool floor sheet over wall sheet.
		H.	Cover stairs and entry ramps with pool membrane; use slip-resistant material for non-slip areas. Use dark, contrasting color for steps.
		I.	Lap membrane minimum 2 inches and hot air weld. After cooling, check seams using round-edge probe. Reweld defective seams.
		J.	Clean seams using denatured alcohol and seal with PVC solution.
		K.	Seal top edge of membrane at gutter using silicone paste.
		L.	Weld targets and markings in place.
		M.	Not Acceptable:
			1.	Visible patches.
			2.	Fully adhering membrane sheet to separation layer.
	3.3	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
		A.	Piping Testing:
			1.	After installation and before covering piping, test to minimum 20 PSI pressure for 12 hours.
			2.	If necessary, repair leaks and retest. Do not cover piping until proven watertight.
			3.	Furnish test results prior to covering piping.
		B.	Flushing: Flush completed piping with clean water prior to making final connections.
		C.	Water Treatment:
			1.	Submit chemical analysis of source water supply showing:
				a.	Total alkalinity in PPM.
				b.	Calcium hardness in PPM.
				c.	Chlorine in PPM.
				d.	pH.
			2.	Treat and balance pool water just prior to Substantial Completion.
				a.	Establish total alkalinity of 80 to 150 PPM and calcium hardness of 175 to 250 PPM.
				b.	Balance pool water to local health code requirements.
	3.4	ADJUSTING
		A.	Adjust pool system for proper operation through all cycles.
	3.5	CLEANING
		A.	Clean pool, equipment, and related surfaces.
	3.6	DEMONSTRATION
		A.	Demonstrate proper operation and maintenance of pool system to Owner.
	END OF SECTION