SAFETY SHOWERS

STATEMENT OF WORK Two (2) Safety Showers and Installation I. GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction: The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) provides USGS science throughout the Southeastern United States and elsewhere in the world. We also develop new and innovative ways to meet the critical need for sound, objective scientific information that can be applied to issues of local to international concern. As such, WARC conducts research in laboratories using corrosive chemicals and is required by American National Standards Institute - ANSI Z358.1-2014 to have safety showers within 10 seconds of the hazard with an unobstructed pathway. USGS wishes to purchase 2 self-contained emergency showers with eye and face wash units contained within the shower. The self-contained shower must have an integrated drain sump and strip screens to reduce the risk of contaminated water outside of the shower into the existing lab space. The showers will be installed within existing laboratory spaces with water and electrical connections. II. WORK REQUIREMENTS Technical requirements: A. All-in-one ANSI compliant enclosed combination cubicle shower and eye/face wash with a sump pump for indoor use B. Exterior cubicle dimensions- 94.8” H by 40.2” W by 41.3” D C. Minimum operating pressure 29 PSI (SHOWER) with pull down handle to initiate water flow with connection capacity to the existing building plumbing system D. Water flow within shower at 20 gallons per minute E. Water flow must be hands free after initial activation F. Sump pump ¼ HP with 120 V electrical to remove water from the enclosed shower G. Full length plastic strip screen to reduce water spray outside of cubicle H. Internally mounted eye/face wash that is hand activated with capped ABS lids I. Eye/face wash water flow at least 3 gallons per minute J. Unit internal piping made of stainless steel . III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION B. In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. C. CODES, STANDARDS, AND DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS. The following manuals, handbooks, industry standards and codes are incorporated by reference. • Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards • National Electrical Code • ICBO Uniform Building Code • NFPA, National Fire Codes • NFPA, 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE • NFPA 45 • Uniform Plumbing Code • Uniform Mechanical Code -- 1 of 2 -- • Underwriters Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory • Underwriters Laboratories Building Materials Directory • DOE Energy Conservation Standards 10 CFR Part 435 • Construction Specifications Institute Standards • ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 2003 • DOE Energy Conservation Standards 10 CFR Part 435 • OSHA 29CFR 1910 • The shower must meet ANSI and OSHA regulations for flow rate, temperature, shower/eyewash initiation controls. Per 29 CFR 1910.151(c) “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.” OSHA references the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. • All state, Federal and local building codes and requirements -- 2 of 2 --