Document Name: Specifications (Mechanical) Date: March 7, 2009 Rev. Rev.

0 Project: AL RAJHI STEEL (CUT & BEND PROCESSING BLDG) - JEDDAH Owner: AL RAJHI STEEL CO.

SECTION 15990 TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED A. Testing, adjusting, balancing and commissioning of fire protection, plumbing and HVAC systems and other works provided under Division 15 of this Specification. Perform specified services using an organization qualified to perform these services.

B.

1.02

RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Supplementary Conditions: Retainage to be withheld against installing contractor until final completion of testing, adjusting and balancing for one season.

1.03

DESCRIPTION A. 1. 2. 3. 4. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C. 1. Testing, balancing and commissioning the following systems/installations: Plumbing - Sanitary Drainage - Water Services. Air Conditioning. Ventilation. Fire Fighting. Work Includes, but is not limited to: Pressure testing of pipe work and ductwork. Performance testing of air conditioning units. Setting and balancing of air and water flow. Setting and calibration of system controls and instrumentation. Measuring and recording temperature and humidity conditions and sound levels throughout the building. Preparing and submitting reports. Provide instruments required for testing, adjusting and balancing operations. Make instruments available to Supervising Engineer to facilitate spot checks during testing. Retain possession of instruments, remove from site at completion of services.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE
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The organization which performs the service shall be a current member in good standing, certified to perform services required for the Project, of either: 1. 2. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC). National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), or equal criteria acceptable to the Supervising Engineer. Within 30 days after award of contract, transmit to Supervising Engineer the name of the organization proposed to perform the services. If the name of an acceptable agency is not submitted within the specified time the Supervising Engineer may select a firm to accomplish the work and this selection shall be binding on the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

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C.

Comply with applicable procedures and standards of the certification sponsoring association; either: 1. "National Standards for Field Measurements and Instrumentation, Total Systems Balance Air Distribution-Hydronics Systems: by AABC. "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental Systems" , by NEBB. Perform services under direction of the supervisor who is designated and qualified under certification requirements of sponsoring association. Calibration and maintenance of instruments shall be in accord with requirements of the standards, and calibration histories for each instrument shall be available for examination. Accuracy of measurements of the standards.

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5. 1.05

REFERENCE STANDARDS A. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC): National Standards for Field Measurements and Instrumentation - Total System Balance,Volume Two, No.12173. B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ASHRAE Research Report No. 1162, Air Flow Measurements at Intake and Discharge Openings and Grilles, ASHVE Transactions, Volume 46. ASHRAE Handbook and Product Directory, Fundamentals. C. American National Standards Institute Publications (ANSI). S1.4-1971 (R76) S1.11-1971 (R76) D. Sound Level Meters. Octave, Half-Octave and Third-Octave Band Filter Sets.

National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB):

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Procedural Systems. E.

Standards

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 13-85 14-85 Sprinkler System Standpipe and Hose Systems.

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SUBMITTALS A. 1. At least 30 days after commencement of related work on site. Submit three copies of documentation to confirm compliance with Quality Assurance provisions: Submit three copies of test procedures proposed, to include details of test methods, points of measurements and calculation methods and latest copies of relevant applicable AABC or NEEB standards (one only). Schedule for work in bar chart format showing significant interdependencies. a. Organization supervisor and personnel training and qualifications. b. B. 1. Specimen copy of each of the report forms proposed for use.

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Second: At least fifteen days prior to starting field work, submit three copies of: A set of report forms filled out as to the design flow values and the installed equipment pressure drops, and the required air quantity for air terminals. A complete list of instruments proposed to be used, organized in appropriate categories, with data sheets for each show: a. b. c. d. Manufacturer and model number. Description and use when needed to further identify the instrument. Size or capacity range. Latest calibration date.

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3. Supervising Engineer will review submittals for compliance with Contract Documents, and will return one set marked to indicate: a. b. c. C. Discrepancies noted between data shown and Contract Documents. Additional, or more accurate, instruments required. Requests for re-calibration of specific instruments.

Third: At least fifteen days prior to Contractor's request for final inspection, submit three copies of final reports, on applicable reporting forms, for review.

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Schedule testing and balancing of parts of the systems which is delayed due to seasonal, climatic, occupancy, or other conditions beyond control of the
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Contractor, as early as the proper conditions will allow, after consultation with the Supervising Engineer. 2. 3. Submit reports of delayed testing promptly after execution of those services. Form of Final Reports: a. Each individual final reporting form must bear the signature of the person who recorded data and that of the TAB supervisor of the reporting organization. When more than one certified organization performs TAB services, the firm having managerial responsibility shall make the submittals. Identify instruments of all types which were used, and last date of calibration of each.

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JOB CONDITIONS A. Prior to start of testing, adjusting and balancing, verify that required "Job Conditions" are met: 1. 2. 3. 4. Systems installation is complete and in full operation. Outside conditions are within a reasonable range relative to design conditions. Lights are turned "On " when lighting is included in the cooling load. Special equipment such as computers, laboratory equipment, and electronic equipment are in full operation. Verify that requirements for preparation for testing and balancing have been met for elements of each of the systems which require testing.

B.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING EQUIPMENT A. Equipment used shall be the product of a Manufacturer regularly engaged in production of these units, issuing complete catalogue data of same. Products manufactured in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be given preference in the works. The contractor shall submit to the Supervising Engineer the names of three Manufacturers and their products which will be acceptable under this section.

B.

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INSTRUMENTS A. All instruments used for measurements shall be accurate, and calibration histories for each instrument available for examination. Each test instrument calibrated by an approved laboratory or by the Manufacturer. The Supervising Engineer has the right to request instrument recalibration, or the use of other instruments and test methodology, where in his opinion the accuracy of readings is questionable.
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All instruments applied shall be in accordance with Manufacturer's certified instructions. Accuracy of all thermometers shall be plus or minus graduation at the temperatures to be measured. Graduations shall conform to the following schedule: Medium Air Air Water Water Water Design Temperature Differential (oC) 6 or less Over 6 6 or less 6 12 Over 12 Maximum Graduation (oC) 0.25 0.5 1/10 0.25 0.5

C.

D.

The Supervising Engineer may carry out checks on the test results obtained. The Contractor shall make available to the Supervising Engineer all test instrument and equipment and such assistant labor as is necessary to carry out these checks.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL A. During erection and before putting into operation, the whole plant shall be properly cleaned in accordance with Section 01710. Inspection and testing will be carried out under the supervision of Supervising Engineer and to his entire satisfaction. The following tests, mentioned here in amplification but not by way of limitation to the provisions of Conditions of Contract and under each subdivision of the Specification shall be carried out. The Contractor shall provide to the testing and balancing firm, one copy of the HVAC plans, specifications and approved equipment submittals. Install all balancing devices in a manner that will leave them accessible and readily adjustable and put the HVAC equipment into full operation during the testing and balancing. All labor, instruments, and appliances required shall be furnished by the Contractor. Permanently installed instruments used for the tests (e.g., gages, thermometers) shall not be installed until just prior to the tests to avoid damaged and changes in calibration. In general, pressure tests shall be applied to piping only, before connection of equipment and appliances. In no case shall piping, equipment or appliances be subjected to pressures exceeding their rating. Any damages resulting from tests shall be repaired and/or damaged materials replaced, all to the satisfaction of the Supervising Engineer. In the event of any repair or any adjustment having to be made other than normal running adjustment, the tests shall be void and shall be recommenced, after the adjustment or repairs have been completed.
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Equipment and systems which normally operate during certain seasons shall be tested during the appropriate season. Tests shall be performed on individual equipment, systems and their controls. Where the equipment or systems and control for proper operation, functioning and performance, the latter shall be operated simultaneously with the equipment or system during tests. On all electric motors the running amps on each phase shall be recorded when the motor is initially run and also when the motor is run during testing and balancing. During tests of equipment and systems, the Owner's operation department shall be fully instructed as to the operation and maintenance of the equipment and systems.

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3.02

PRESSURE TESTS - PIPING

A.

All piping for sanitary systems shall be tested by filling same with water to 3 meters feet above the highest plumbing fixtures before connection of fixtures. Any leaks which may develop shall be repaired to a water tight condition. All piping for the storm water system shall be tested by filling the risers to the roof or to a minimum of 3 meters of head on the portion being tested and leaks repaired to watertight condition. No piping shall be buried or concealed without an approved test. All hot, softened, recirculating, chilled and cold water piping shall be hydro statically tested at 1034 KPa. (150 psi) or 1.5 times working pressure, whichever is the greater, for a period of two hours and proved tight at this pressure. Where a portion of the water piping system is to be concealed before completion, this portion shall be tested separately in the same manner as specified for the entire system. If inspection, or test for supply, waste, vent, or soil piping shows defects, such defective work, or material, shall be replaced and inspection and tests repeated. Repairs to piping shall be made with new material.

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D.

3.03

PRESSURE TESTS - PIPING SYSTEMS A. Test all piping systems including valves, fittings, and joints under a hydrostatic pressure of one and one-half times the operating pressure or 1034 KPa. (whichever is larger) unless otherwise specified. Block off or remove all elements such as traps, instruments, automatic valves, diaphragm valves,, relief valves, pumps or any other equipment which may be damaged by test pressure. Open, but do not back seat all valves. Fill the system with water and vent the system at high points to remove air. Maintain test pressure for a sufficient length of time to enable complete inspection to be made of all joints and connection and for a minimum of two hours. Systems will not be accepted if pressure loss within test period exceeds 7 KPa.
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Repair all leaks and defects uncovered by test and re-test the system. After tests, drain the system, blow out and clean of all dust and foreign matter. Clean all strainers, valves and fittings of all dirt, fillings and debris. Do not isolate or conceal piping until after tests have been completed and the results proved. All fire protection piping shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 Section 1.11.2, Hydrostatic Test. Test duration shall be for 6 hours or as directed by the Test Engineer.

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I.

3.04

PRESSURE TESTS - DUCTWORK: A. After completion of the duct systems and before insulation is installed, the entire system shall be tested under operating conditions for performance and leakage. Maximum allowable leakage shall not exceed one percent (1%).

3.05

CERTIFIED REPORTS: A. Submittal: Three copies of the reports described herein, covering air and water system performance, air motion in m/s, and sound pressure levels, shall be submitted to the Supervising Engineer prior to final tests and inspection. Instrument records: Types, serial numbers, and dates of calibration of all instruments shall be included. Reports shall identify conspicuously, items not conforming to contract requirements, or obvious mall-operation and design deficiencies. Certification: The reports shall be certified by an independent Registered Professional Engineer who is versed in the field of air and water balancing and who is not affiliated with any firm involved in the design or construction phases of the project. Certification shall include checking of adherence to agenda, of calculations, of procedures, and evaluation of final summaries.

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D.

3.06

WATER SYSTEMS - BALANCING PROCEDURES A. Adjustment: All heating and cooling water systems shall be adjusted to provide required quantity to or through each component. Metering: Water quantities and pressures shall be measured with calibrated meters. Venture tubes, orifices, or other metering fittings and pressure gages shall be used to measure water flow rates and balance systems. Systems shall be adjusted to provide the approved pressure drops through the heat transfer equipment (coils except room units, converters etc.) prior to the capacity testing.

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3. Where flow metering fittings are not installed, flow balance shall be determined by measuring temperature differential across the heat transfer equipment. C. Measurement of temperature differential shall be performed with the air system, adjusted as described herein, in operation.
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Automatic control valves shall be positioned for full flow through the heat transfer equipment of the system during tests. Flow through by-pass circuits at three-way valves shall be adjusted to balance that through the supply circuit. Distribution: Adjustment of distribution shall be effected by means of balancing devices (cocks, valves, and fittings) and automatic flow control valves as provided; service valves shall not be used. Where automatic flow control valves are utilized in lieu of Venturi tubes, only pressure differential need be recorded, provided that the pressure is at least the minimum applicable to the tag rating. Special procedures: Where available pump capacity (as designed) is less than total flow requirements of individual heat transfer units of system served, full flow may be simulated by the temporary restriction of flow to portions of the system, specific procedures shall be delineated in the agenda.

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G.

H.

3.07

WATER SYSTEM DATA A. B. 1. The certified report for each water system shall include the data listed Pumps Installation Data; a. b. c. d. 2. Manufacture and model. Size. Type drive. Motor hp (kw), voltage, phase, and full load amps. below.

Design Data; a. b. c. d. Flow rate L/S Head, m, KPa, R.P.M. bhp (kw) and amps.

3.

Recorded Data; a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Discharge pressures (full-flow and no-flow), KPa. Suction pressures (full-flow and no-flow), KPa. Operating head, m. Operating flow rate (L/S)-from pump curves if metering is not provided. No-load amps. Full-flow amps. No-flow amps. Overload settings.

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Air Heating and Cooling Equipment Design Data; a. b. Load in kw. Water flow rate, L/S.
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c. d. e. f. 2.

Entering and leaving water temperature, C. Entering and leaving air conditions (db and wb), C. Air flow, cu.m/sec. Water pressure drop, KPa.

Recorded Data; a. b. c. d. e. Type of equipment and identification (location or number designation) Entering and leaving air conditions (db and wb), C. Entering and leaving water temperatures, C. Water flow rate, (L/S) if metered. Water pressure drop, KPa.

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Air Cooled Water Chilling Units Installation Data; a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 2. Manufacturer, model, type. Size and output (kw). Motor hp (kw) voltage, cycles, phase, full & part load amps for fans and compressors. Outside design conditions (db and wb), C. Chilled water flow rate L/S. Chilled water pressure drop, KPa. Entering and leaving water temperatures, C.

Recorded Data; a. b. c. d. e. Water flow rate, L/S. Water pressure drop, KPa. Entering and leaving water temperatures, C. Full and part load amps, and overload settings. Entering and leaving air temperatures, C..

3.08

AIR SYSTEM BALANCING PROCEDURES A. Adjustments: Adjust all air handling systems to provide the required design air quantity to, or through, each component. Adjusting and balancing of all systems shall be conducted during periods of the year approximating maximum seasonal operation. All other ancillary systems shall be in simultaneous operation. Air volumes shall be within 10 percent of the design values. Equalizers: Equalizing devices shall be adjusted to provide uniform velocity across the inlets (duct side for supply) of terminals prior to measuring flow rates. Balance: Flow adjusting (volume control) devices shall be used to balance air quantities only (i.e., proportion flow between various terminals comprising system) and only to the extent that their adjustments do not create objectionable air motion or sound (i.e. in excess of specified limits). 1. Balancing between runs (submains), branch mains, and branches) shall be accomplished by flow regulating devices at, or in, the divided-flow fitting.
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Restriction imposed by flow regulating devices in or at terminals shall be minimal. Final measurements of air quality shall be made after the air terminals has been adjusted to provide the optimum air patterns of diffusion. Fan adjustment: Total air system quantities, shall be varied by adjustment of fan speeds or axial-flow fan wheel blade pitch. Damper restriction of a system's total flow may be used only for systems with direct-connected fans (without adjustable pitch blades), provided system pressure is less than 13 mm WY and sound level criteria is met. Air Measurement:

E.

F. 1.

Except as specifically indicated herein, pitot tube traverses shall be made of each duct to measure air flow therein. Pitot tubes, associated instruments, traverses and techniques shall conform to the ASHRAE Handbook and Product Directory , Fundamentals. Except for ducts serving modular office areas with movable partitions, which are subject to change, pitot tube traverses may be omitted provided the duct serves only a single room or space and its design volume is less than 1 m3/s. In lieu of pitot tube traverses, air flow in the duct shall be determined by totaling volume of individual terminals served, measured as described herein. Where duct's design velocity and air quantity are both less than 5 m/s and 0.5s. Respectively air quantity may be determined by measurements at terminals served. Tests holes: Shall be in a straight duct, as far as possible downstream from elbows, bends, take-offs, and other turbulence generating devices, to optimize reliability of flow measurements. Air terminal balancing : Generally, measurement of flow rates by means of velocity meters applied to individual terminals, with or without cones or other adapters, shall be used only for balancing. Measurement of air quantities at each type of air terminal (inlet and outlet) shall be determined by the method approved for the balancing agenda. Laboratory tests shall be conducted to prove accuracy of methodology when so directed. Such tested shall be conducted in conformance with ASHRAE Research Report No. 1162 and shall be made at no cost to the Owner. Air motion and distribution shall be as specified and indicated on drawings. The Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner shall, in addition to air motion measurements, make smoke tests when directed to demonstrate the air distribution from air terminals.

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AIR SYSTEM DATA A. Report: The certified report shall include for each air handling system the data listed below. Equipment (fan or factory fabricated air handling unit). 1. Installation data. a. b. Manufacturer and model Size
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c. d. e. 2.

Arrangement, discharge, and class Motor hp, voltage, phase, cycles, and full load amps Location and local identification data

Design data a. Data listed in schedules on drawings and specifications

3.

Fan recorded (test) data a. b. c. d. e. f. Cubic meter /sec. Static pressure R.P.M. Motor operating amps Motor operating bhp Motor overload settings

C. 1.

Duct Systems. Duct air quantities (maximum and minimum) main, submains, branches, outdoor (outside) air, total air and exhaust. a. b. c. d. e. f. Duct size (s) Number of pitot tube (pressure) measurements Sum of velocity measurements (Note: do measurements) Average velocity Recorded (test) cubic meter /sec. Design cubic meter/s

not

add

pressure

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Individual air terminals a. b. c. d. e. f. Terminal identification (supply or exhaust, location and number designation). Type size, Manufacturer and catalog identification. Applicable factor for application, velocity, area, etc., and designated area. Design and recorded velocities - m/s (state "core", "inlet" , etc., as applicable). Design and recorded quantities - cu. m/sec. Deflector vanes or diffusion cone settings.

3.11

SOUND TEST PROCEDURE A. Scope: Tests to demonstrate compliance with sound requirements shall be made at each selection point included in the agenda. Timing: Sound level measurements shall be taken at times when the building is unoccupied, or when activity in surrounding areas and background noise levels in areas tested are at a minimum and relatively free from sudden changes in noise levels. Measurements shall be taken with all equipment secured, except that being tested.
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The required sound levels shall be measured at any point within a room not less than 2 meters from an air terminal or room unit, and not closer than 1 meter from any floor, wall, or ceiling surface. Meters: Sound levels shall be measured with a sound meter complying with ANSI S1.4 The "A" scale shall be used to measure overall sound levels. To determine the specified octave band levels, the above sound level meter, set on "c" scale, shall be supplemented by an Octave Band and for complying with ANSI S1.11. Equipment components of room sound (noise) levels shall be determined for each (of eight) octave bands as follows: 1. 2. Measure room sound pressure level "LP-b" with equipment to be tested shut off. Measure room sound pressure level "LP-t" on. with equipment to be tested turned

E.

F.

3.

Measure (LP-t) - (LP-b)*, if this value is less than 1, applicable test must be rerun with lower background level (LP-b) unless (Lp-t) * is within sound pressure level specified for equipment. Determine "C" from the table below: (LP-t) - (LP-b) (db) & over C db 1 7 2 4 3 3 4-41/2 2 5-51/2 1-1/2 6-71/2 1 1/2 8-1212 0

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3.12

SOUND LEVEL DATA A. B. Report: The certified report shall record data on sound levels, taken at each selected location, as follows: Source of sound and location; Diagram or description of relationship of sound source to measuring instrument. "A" scale readings: 1. 2. D. 1. 2. E. Equipment being tested turned off (ambient). Equipment being tested turned on(operating condition). Reading at each specified octave band frequency: Equipment being tested turned off (ambient). Equipment being tested turned on (operating condition). "Equipment components" of sound (noise) levels with applicable calculations per "sound test procedure". Graph showing relationship between pressure levels specified and recorded readings. Re-test: Subsequent to any correctional construction work, such s acoustic corrections, measurement shall be made to verify that associated air and water quantities, as previously measured, have not been disrupted.
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Certified report shall record all sound data, and their locations, after final adjustments of air and water systems involved.

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FINAL TESTS, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: A. Scope: Test shall be made to demonstrate that capacities and general performance of air and water systems comply with contract requirements. At the time of final inspection, the Contractor shall recheck, in the presence of the Supervising Engineer random selections of data (water and air quantities, air motion, and sound levels) recorded in the Certified Report., In addition, all but not limited to courtrooms, auditoriums, and conference rooms shall be rechecked. Points and areas for recheck shall be selected by the Supervising Engineer. Measurement and test procedures shall be the same as approved for work forming basis of Certified Report. Selections for recheck (specific plus random) in general, will not exceed 25 percent of the total number tabulated in the report, except that special air systems may require a complete recheck for safety reasons. Re-tests: If random tests elicit a measured flow deviation or 10 percent or more from, or a sound level of 2 db or more greater than, that recorded in the Certified Report listings, at 10 percent or more of the rechecked selections, the report shall be automatically rejected. In the event the report is rejected, all systems shall be readjusted and tested, new data recorded, new Certified Reports submitted, and new inspection testes made, all at no additional cost to the Owner.

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