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ACTIVE FLEET LOGBOOK: WINNIPEG & PRAIRIE CORRIDOR INDEX CODE: IPM-SPEC-770

Engineered Scope & Field Execution Log

Commercial Mechanical Services & System Assemblies

Deep technical specifications, assembly parameters, and commissioning protocols for critical commercial plumbing, hydronic heating loops, drain stacks, and illustrative municipal backflow containment across Winnipeg and Manitoba institutional properties.

DISPATCH SECTOR CODE WPG-ZONE-CENTRAL

TEST BENCH CSA B64.10 / ASME

OPERATING RANGE -45°C TO +85°C

MUNICIPAL DESK WPG WATER & WASTE

DOC PROTOCOL AS-BUILT CAD/REDLINE

PLATE A-01 BOOSTER & MANIFOLDS

Precision brazing and press installations on high-demand institutional risers.

PLATE A-02 CROSS-CONNECTION BENCH

Dual RP bypass loops preventing hospital and life-science water shutdowns.

PLATE A-03 FREEZE-THAW CONTAINMENT

Thermal imaging diagnostics for deep-freeze -40°C prairie parkade risers.

ENGINEERING SECTION 02.1

Five Critical Mechanical Assemblies

Standardized according to the National Plumbing Code of Canada, Manitoba Plumbing Regulation, and City of Winnipeg By-law standards.

ASSEMBLY 01 DIV 22 11 16

Domestic Water & Boosted Distribution Skids

COPPER L/K 1.5" – 6" VIEGA PROPRESS XL ASSE 1017 illustrative

Complete overhaul and installation of multi-stage pressure booster pump systems for high-rise commercial structures, university residence towers, and medical centers. Integration of master pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations with redundant parallel paths allowing online maintenance without domestic outages.

PRIMARY COMPONENTS

• Grundfos / Armstrong triplex VFD pump packages
• ASSE 1017 digital master thermostatic mixing valves
• Lead-free bronze balancing valves with P/T test ports
• ASME illustrative thermal expansion vessels

COMMISSIONING CHECKS

• Hydrostatic test at 150 PSI for 2 continuous hours
• AWWA C651 hyperchlorination & lab bacteriological clearance
• Continuous recirculation flow verification at ≥ 60°C storage
• Delta-P switch calibration on primary filters

Technical Specification Matrix

Pipe Diameters 38mm to 150mm (1.5" to 6")

Joining Method Hydraulic Cold Press / Sil-Fos Braze

Maximum Working Pressure 200 PSI CWP

Legionella Control Target 55°C Loop Return / 60°C Generation

Provincial Regulation MB Plumbing Code Div B Part 7

VERIFIED FIELD DISPATCH REF: ASSEMBLY-DOM-01-WPG

ASSEMBLY 02 DIV 22 13 00

Sanitary, Storm & Industrial Grease Interceptors

HEAVY CAST IRON NO-HUB STAINLESS MJ COUPLINGS CSA B481 COMPLIANT

Engineered replacement of aging sanitary vertical drain stacks, sub-slab wastewater collection, parking garage storm leaders, and commercial kitchen effluent interceptors. High-torque stainless shielded couplings eliminate acoustic transmission and accommodate structural ground shifting prevalent in Red River gumbo clay soils.

PRIMARY COMPONENTS

• Class A hubless grey cast iron stack piping
• Husky SD 4000 heavy-duty 4-band stainless couplings
• Hydromechanical grease interceptors (50-250 GPM)
• Duplex submersible solids-handling sewage ejectors

COMMISSIONING CHECKS

• 10-foot static head water test or 5 PSI pneumatic leak check
• Color closed-circuit video camera pan-and-tilt pipe audit
• Alarm float sequence test with dual telemetry relay
• Effluent FOG level testing before sewer connection

Technical Specification Matrix

Stack Diameters 50mm to 300mm (2" to 12")

Joint Shielding Type 304 Corrugated Stainless / Neoprene

Grease Retention Rate > 95% at rated GPM flow

Storm Leader Rating Controlled Flow / Siphonic Available

Municipal By-law Wpg Sewer By-law 92/2010 Part 4

VERIFIED FIELD DISPATCH REF: ASSEMBLY-SAN-02-MB

ASSEMBLY 03 DIV 22 11 19

Cross-Connection Control & BACKFLOW TESTING DISCUSSION

RP / DCVA / PVB ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SUBMISSIONS ZERO-DOWNTIME BYPASS

Mandatory cross-connection surveys, annual field testing, rebuilding, and municipal compliance reporting. For acute care healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical laboratories, and food manufacturing plants, Ironpost designs and installs parallel dual-RP containment assemblies that allow non-disruptive live valve rebuilding without service interruption.

PRIMARY COMPONENTS

• Watts / Wilkins / Apollo RPBA (Reduced Pressure Backflow)
• Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCVA) for fire lines
• Air gap drainage funnels piped to dedicated drains
• Calibrated 5-valve differential pressure test gauges

COMMISSIONING CHECKS

• Check valve 1 differential hold ≥ 5.0 PSID
• Relief valve opening point ≥ 2.0 PSID over buffer
• Check valve 2 reverse pressure drip-tight verification
• Electronic test cert uploaded to City of Wpg Portal within 24h

Technical Specification Matrix

Standard Standard CSA B64.10 / AWWA C510/C511

Tester Credential AWWA & City of Winnipeg illustrative

Gauge Recalibration Annual NIST-Traceable Illustrative Record

Continuity Arch Dual 100% Redundant Bypass Loop

Reporting Portal Winnipeg Water & Waste Cross-Connection

VERIFIED FIELD DISPATCH REF: ASSEMBLY-CCC-03-TEST

ASSEMBLY 04 DIV 22 42 00

Commercial Fixture Replacement & Battery Flushometers

INSTITUTIONAL SENSOR VALVES BARRIER-FREE CARRIERS VANDAL-RESISTANT SPEC

Turnkey modernization of institutional washroom fixtures in arenas, educational campuses, high-density shopping centers, and municipal community facilities. Heavy-gauge cast iron concealed carrier systems, electronic sensor-activated dual-flush diaphragm flushometers, and automated metering faucets designed to minimize maintenance overhead and water consumption.

PRIMARY COMPONENTS

• Sloan Royal / Zurn sensor flush valves (1.1 / 1.6 GPF)
• JR Smith / Watts heavy-duty floor-mounted carrier arms
• Commercial vitreous china elongated bowls with siphon jet
• Vandal-proof laminar flow aerators & scald-guard faucets

COMMISSIONING CHECKS

• 500 lb static load deflection testing on carriers
• Water conservation flush calibration (LEED standard)
• ADA / CSA B651 height & clearance verification
• Hardwired transformer / lithium backup battery test

Technical Specification Matrix

Accessibility Standard CSA B651-18 Accessible Design

Water Consumption 4.8 LPF (1.28 GPF) Water Closet / 0.5 LPM Faucets

Battery Life Rating 3+ Years (≥ 250,000 cycles)

Stop Valve Hardware Wheel Handle Vandal-Resistant Bonnet

Fixture Material Grade A Vitreous China / Stainless Enclosure

VERIFIED FIELD DISPATCH REF: ASSEMBLY-FIX-04-INST

ASSEMBLY 05 DIV 23 21 13

Preventative Maintenance & Seasonal Freeze-Thaw Shutdown

GLYCOL LOOP REFRACTOMETRY BOILER BLOWDOWN -45°C PRAIRIE PROTOCOL

Manitoba winters demand systematic, non-negotiable freeze-thaw defense. Ironpost conducts automated and manual seasonal shutoffs for parkade dry sprinkler systems, hose-bib lines, cooling tower heat exchanger drain-downs, and industrial glycol concentration adjustments to preserve heating integrity during prolonged cold snaps below -40°C.

PRIMARY COMPONENTS

• Dowfrost / inhibited propylene glycol blends (45% - 55%)
• FLIR E8 thermal imaging field scanners
• Parkade dry pipe valve low-point condensate drainage
• Boiler mud drum bottom blowdown valves and surface skimming

COMMISSIONING CHECKS

• Digital optical refractometer freeze-point test (≤ -45°C)
• Loop corrosion inhibitor and pH test strip validation (pH 8.5-10)
• Trace heat electric cable resistance (Ohm) continuity check
• Emergency parkade valve tagging with isolation sequence

Technical Specification Matrix

Winter Design Low -40°C Ambient / -55°C Windchill Design

Glycol Chem Standard ASTM D1384 Inhibited Propylene Glycol

Inspection Interval Bi-Annual (October Freeze / April Thaw)

Boiler Code Ref ASME BPVC Section IV / CSA B51

Parkade Valve Action Weekly drain checks below -15°C

VERIFIED FIELD DISPATCH REF: ASSEMBLY-FRZ-05-WIN

FACILITY CONTINUITY & SITE LOGISTICS

Multi-Tenant Operational Coordination Protocol

Commercial mechanical retrofits inside active healthcare facilities, commercial office high-rises, and mixed-use commercial centers require uncompromising containment protocols.

01

Scheduled Night Shutdowns

System depressurization, isolation, and cut-ins executed strictly during off-peak hours (00:00 – 05:00) with dedicated morning re-pressurization checks.

ZERO DAYTIME DISRUPTIONS

02

Temporary Bypass Jumper

High-pressure potable bypass manifolds maintain running domestic water to critical upper floors, laboratories, and operational kitchens during main stack replacement.

CSA 61 illustrative HOSE SYSTEMS

03

Dust Abatement Tents

ZipWall negative air enclosures with HEPA scrubbing contain particulate and masonry dust during core drilling and cast iron pipe cutting inside tenant suites.

ICRA LEVEL III COMPLIANCE

04

Digital Tenant Notice Log

Comprehensive 72-hour and 24-hour advance digital dispatch advisories, QR-coded corridor notices, and building manager real-time completion confirmations.

TRANSPARENT RECORD AUDIT

Standard Risk Insurance: $10,000,000 Commercial General Liability with multi-tenant water damage rider coverage.

POLICY # IPM-MB-GL-9022

FIELD PROTOCOL BENCH

Tools & Mobilization Checklist Explorer

Select an assembly category to view the verified tool loadout, staging requirements, and safety equipment dispatched with Ironpost service crews.

TOOL RIG LOADOUT

• Ridgid RP 351 Battery Press Tool (1/2" to 4")
• Rothenberger Oxy-Acetylene Braze Set
• Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Pipe Cutters
• Hydrostatic Test Rig (0-300 PSI with gauge)

SITE MOBILIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• Municipal Main Isolation Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
• 2-Hour Potable Water Bypass Header Hookup
• Dechlorination Catch Basin at Lower Sump
• Hot Work Permit and 60-Minute Fire Watch

CREW QUALIFICATION

Lead QUALIFICATIONS TO CONFIRM Journeyman Plumber + Gas Fitter 'A'

MINIMUM CREW: 2 TECHNICIANS

RESPONSE DISPATCH: RIG-P01-EAST

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