va eastern kansas health care system, correct patient

PROJECT MANUAL

VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, Correct Patient Privacy

In Ward A2 Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center

4101 S. 4th St. Trwy., Leavenworth, KS 66048

PROJECT NO.: 589A6-15-215

DATE ISSUED: April 01,2016

DESIGNED BY:

JÜNK Architects 802 Broadway, STE 500 Kansas City, MO 64105

816-472-7722

Lankford Fendler + Associates 7007 College Blvd, STE 450

Overland Park, KS 66211 816-221-1411

Cardno

8246 Marshall Drive Lenexa, KS 66214

913-284-0247

CMR 5201 Johnson Drive, STE 330

Mission, KS 66205 913-262-6715

DwightD.EisenhowerVAMedicalCenter IssueDate:01-15-16CorrectPatientPrivacyWardA2 Project#589A6-15-215

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

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SectionNumber SectionTitleVAVER.DATE

DIVISION00-SPECIALSECTIONS

(notused) DIVISION01-GENERALREQUIREMENTS 010000 GeneralRequirements 10-14013216.17 ProjectSchedule(SmallProjects) 01-11013323 ShopDrawings,ProductData,andSamples 03-12013526 SafetyRequirements 10-14014219 ReferenceStandards 02-15014529 TestingLaboratoryServices 07-13015719 TemporaryEnvironmentalControls 01-11015816 TemporaryInteriorSignage 08-11017329 Cutting&Patching (NA)017419 ConstructionWasteManagement 09-13018111 SustainableDesignRequirements 02-13019100 GeneralCommissioningRequirements 06-13 DIVISION02–EXISTINGCONDITIONS 024100 Demolition 02-15028213.19 AsbestosFloorTileandMasticAbatement 04-15028333.13 Lead-BasedPaintRemovalandDisposal 08-11 DIVISION03–CONCRETE (notused) DIVISION04–MASONRY

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DIVISION05–METALS 055000 MetalFabrications 07-14 DIVISION06–WOOD,PLASTICSANDCOMPOSITES 061000 RoughCarpentry 09-11


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062000 FinishCarpentry 06-13 DIVISION07-THERMALANDMOISTUREPROTECTION 072113 ThermalInsulation 06-12078100 AppliedFireproofing 11-11079200 JointSealants 12-11079513 ExpansionJointCoverAssemblies 07-14 DIVISION08-OPENINGS 081113 HollowMetalDoorsandFrames 01-13081400 InteriorWoodDoors 02-15087100 DoorHardware 02-15088000 Glazing 05-14 DIVISION09–FINISHES 090516 SubsurfacePreparationforFloorFinishes 02-15092216 Non-StructuralMetalFraming 10-14092900 GypsumBoard 11-14093013 Ceramic/PorcelainTiling 11-14095100 AcousticalCeilings 12-13096513 ResilientBaseandAccessories 10-11096519 ResilientTileFlooring 03-11096723.20 Resinous(EpoxyBase)withVinylChipBroadcast(RES-2) 07-14096800 Carpeting 10-11099100 Painting 07-13 DIVISION10–SPECIALTIES 101113 ChalkboardsandMarkerboards 10-11101400 Signage 11-11102123 CubicleCurtainTracks 11-11102513 PatientBedServiceWalls 11-11102600 WallandDoorProtection 01-11102800 Toilet,Bath,andLaundryAccessories 11-11104413 FireExtinguisherCabinets 08-14105100 Lockers (NA)


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DIVISION11–EQUIPMENT 110512 GeneralMotorRequirementsforEquipment 11-11117300 CeilingMountedPatientLiftSystem 09-14117913 HydrotherapyEquipment 11-11 DIVISION12–FURNISHINGS 122400 WindowShades 11-11123200 ManufacturedWoodCasework 11-11123570.21 MedicationCabinet 11-11123600 Countertops 06-13 DIVISION13-SPECIALCONSTRUCTION (notused) DIVISION14–CONVEYINGEQUIPEMENT (notused) DIVISION21-FIRESUPPRESSION 211313 Wet-PipeSprinklerSystems 05-08 DIVISION22–PLUMBING 220511 CommonWorkResultsforPlumbing 07-14220523 General-DutyValvesforPlumbingPiping 07-14220711 PlumbingInsulation 05-11220800 CommissioningofPlumbingSystems 06-13

221100 FacilityWaterDistribution 01-14221300 FacilitySanitaryandVentPiping 07-14224000 PlumbingFixtures 01-14226200 VacuumSystemsforLaboratoryandHealthcareFacilities 08-12226300 GasSystemsforLaboratoryandHealthcareFacilities 12-10


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DIVISION23–HEATING,VENTILATING,ANDAIRCONDITIONING(HVAC) 230511 CommonWorkResultsforHVAC 02-15230512 GeneralMotorRequirementsforHVACandSteamGenerationEquipment 11-10230541 NoiseandVibrationControlforHVACPipingandEquipment 02-15230593 Testing,Adjusting,andBalancingforHVAC 02-15230711 HVACandBoilerPlantInsulation 02-15230800 CommissioningofHVACSystems 06-13230923 Direct-DigitalControlSystemforHVAC 09-11232113 HydronicPiping 09-12232123 HydronicPumps 02-15232213 SteamCondensateHeatingandPiping 02-15232300 RefrigerantPiping 02-15232500 HVACWaterTreatment 02-15233100 HVACDuctsandCasings 03-13233400 HVACFans 02-15233600 AirTerminalUnits 02-15233700 AirOutletsandInlets 02-15234000 HVACAirCleaningDevices 02-12237300 IndoorCentralStationAir-HandlingUnits 238100 DecentralizedUnitaryHVACEquipment 238216 AirCoils 04-11 DIVISION25–INTEGRATEDAUTOMATION (notused) DIVISION26–ELECTRICAL 260511 RequirementsforElectricalInstallations 12-12260519 Low-VoltageElectricalPowerConductorsandCables 07-13260526 GroundingandBondingforElectricalSystems 12-12260533 RacewayandBoxesforElectricalSystems 05-14260800 CommissioningofElectricalSystems 06-13260923 LightingControls 05-14262416 Panelboards 05-14262726 WiringDevices 08-14262911 MotorControllers 08-14


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262921 EnclosedSwitchesandCircuitBreakers 12-12265100 InteriorLighting 08-14 DIVISION27–COMMUNICATIONS 270511 RequirementsforCommunicationsInstallations 11-09270526 GroundingandBondingforCommunicationsSystems 10-06270533 RacewaysandBoxesforCommunicationsSystems 12-05270800 CommissioningofCommunicationsSystems 06-15271100 TelecommunicationsRoomFittings 06-15271500 CommunicationsStructuredCabling 01-16271501 SiteSpecificStructuredCabling

SiteSpecificStructuredCabling DIVISION28–ELECTRONICSAFETYANDSECURITY 280500 CommonWorkResultsforElectronicSafetyandSecurity 09-11280513 ConductorsandCablesforElectronicSafetyandSecurity 09-11280526 GroundingandBondingforElectronicSafetyandSecurity 09-11280528.33 ConduitsandBackboxesforElectronicSafetyandSecurity 09-11280800 CommissioningofElectronicSafetyandSecuritySystems 06-13283100 FireDetectionandAlarm 10-11 DIVISION31–EARTHWORK (notused) DIVISION32–EXTERIORIMPROVEMENTS (notused) DIVISION33–UTILITIES (notused) DIVISION34–TRANSPORTATION (notused) DIVISION48–ELECTRICALPOWERGENERATION (notused)

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SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION .............................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) ................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR ............................................................................ 6

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 6

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS ....................................................................................................... 9

1.7 ALTERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 13

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION ................................................................................................................... 15

1.9 RESTORATION ....................................................................................................................................... 15

1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK ............................................................................................................................... 16

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS .......................................................................................................................... 16

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS ............................................................................................................................. 17

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ................................................... 17

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS ........................................................................................ 18

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS .......................................................................................................................... 19

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES ..................................................................................... 19

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................... 20

1.18 TESTS ................................................................................................................................................... 20

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 21

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 22

1.21 SAFETY SIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 23

1.22 FIRE SAFETY PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 19

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SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and

removal of existing elements, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the

remodeling work as required by drawings and specifications. The work includes general

demolition of items on the second floor and specific demolition on the third floor to

accommodate and air handler. General remodeling consists of new floor coverings, including

removal of concrete to accommodate slopes to drains, new walls, door, refinishing certain

elements, new ceilings, HVAC system, plumbing system, medical gases, low voltage systems,

power and lighting.

Certain work must be performed by specified vendors in order to maintain the integrity of the

systems. See the specifications for particulars.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only during the scheduled pre-bid meeting and site

visit.

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by

Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient

time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking

and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work

days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security

management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and

employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

E. Offices of Junk Architects, Lankford Fendler associates, and Cardno will render certain technical services

during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be

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construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his/her duly authorized representative.

F. Owners representative: The VA shall designate a representative who will be the liaison to the

contractor throughout the project. The designation is referred to herein at the COR, Contract

Officer’s Representative.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM

A. ITEM I, CONSTRUCTION: One bid is to be submitted, and is to include all work as indicated

herein.

B. PHASING: Contractor shall provide one bid for all of the work, including all phases.

1. The phasing is as indicated on the drawings. The VA intends to continue to provide patient care in the Phase 2 area during the construction work to be done in Phase 1. Upon completion and acceptance of Phase 1 by the COR, the contractor shall be advised to proceed on Phase 2.

2. Certain portions of the elevator lobby and the administrative area immediately west of the elevator lobby must be closely coordinated with the COR. This area, including mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and electrical is vital to maintain operations elsewhere in the hospital. Coordinate all activities with the COR.

3. Phase 1 includes the entire south end of the floor. This includes everything south of the elevator bank on the east side and everything south of the reception/clerk area on the west side. The following must be completed prior to shutting down the South Wing: The current Nutrition Room (RM A210) will need to be temporarily relocated to Room A224; the current Clean Supply Room (RM A214) will need to be temporarily relocated to Room A220; and the current Central Nurses Station (RM A221) will need to be temporarily relocated to Room A222.

Phase 1 includes an existing mechanical room (which will become the IT Room). The IT room will need to be operational by the end of Phase 1. A new air-handling unit (AHU) will be located in the space currently occupied by Rooms A316, A314, and A312 on the 3rd floor. Prior to demolition of this space and the installation of the AHU, the current Clean Utility Room (RM A314) will need to be relocated to Room A312.

Electrical

PH 1– Will require emergency electrical conduits/wiring in phase 1 area to extend to the emergency panel location.

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Plumbing

Medical gases may have intermittent outages in both phase I and II. There may be intermittent interruption of plumbing service on all levels of the building for tie in of cold water, hot water and waste and vent.

Mechanical

Phase 1 – There may be intermittent interruption of heating and cooling service on all levels of the building for tie in of chilled, hot water and steam.

The north half of the elevator lobby and the north elevator will be used to access Phase 2. A dividing partition will be installed in the lobby. The southern half of the lobby and an elevator on the south side of the lobby will be used in Phase 1. Temporary doors will be added on either side of this partition to provide access to each wing. See below.

Phase 2 will require electrical work in Phase 1 area, primarily conduits/wire in corridor. This can be done as part of Phase 1.There may be intermittent interruption of electrical service on all levels of the building for installation of new breakers to feed added panels.

Nurse call work (by All Systems) needs to be phased and will not be out of service for duration of project.

Upon completion, acceptance and reopening of the Phase 1 area, Phase 2 can begin.

Phase 2 includes the entire north end of the floor. The existing pair of doors in the corridor is the perimeter line of this phase. Medical offices will need to be relocated. Four of the larger (3bed) rooms and four single patient rooms will be out of service. One of these rooms has an isolation vestibule. The soiled utility room across the corridor will be out of service.

North Med Room A227 will be out of service.

At or near the end of Phase 2, the elevator lobby area will be completed. Since this area is key to the patient, visitor, staff and contractor access to all areas of the floor, it is anticipated that

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the elevator lobby will be split in half so that the north and south areas in front of the elevators are done on different phases. Contractor shall submit phasing plan of this area based on their proposed work plan for the area. This plan is subject to review and approval by the Owner and the Architect.

The existing lobby waiting room can be done at various times. We recommend doing this work near the end of Phase 2. The flooring in this room and the lobby will all be removed, as there is asbestos here

This is the last piece of the Phasing and completes the construction.

SPECIAL AREAS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

Construction materials can be delivered in two ways. Depending on the particular product/material, a designated elevator can be used. For Phase 1, one of the two elevators in the south bank will be used. For Phase 2, the single elevator on the north side of the lobby will be used. The cab and ceiling will be protected and part of the contract. This does not mean that these elevators are off limits to normal passenger traffic. It does mean that a schedule for deliveries should be provided. For example, contractor deliveries will take place only during certain hours. This should be an off peak time for the hospital. At the contractor’s option, some materials can be brought in through the windows.

Removal of construction debris can be done through trash chutes at the windows in each phase of the work. The contractor will provide dumpsters.

Immediately west of the building is a paved area that would provide excellent access for several purposes. Dumpsters could be located there such that trash chutes from the second floor could dump directly into them. Since there is a pedestrian door on the west building wall at the 1st floor level, this would provide good access to the elevator lobby without coming through the main entrance or other areas of the hospital. Some materials will need to come in at the loading dock and move through the main corridors

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4. WORK ON FIRST FLOOR: The floor below Ward A-2 is fully occupied with business and medical activities. The Contractor shall prepare a work plan for each Phase that indicates work activities that impact occupants, activity and safety on the First Floor. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of these work activities, including protection of persons and property on the First Floor.

The COR will coordinate moving of persons and activities on the first floor based on the Contractor’s plan. The COR shall have authority over this plan. No work shall be started until the COR has approved the plan. All work in each area is to be completed during the period of time that these areas are moved out. Once all work in a given area is completed, the area will be reoccupied and the Contractor shall be allowed to move to the next area according to the Contractor’s plan.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is

posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense,.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The General Contractor shall be responsible for physical and administrative security

procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the

project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the

project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is

separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

5. The Contractor shall secure all areas of Ward A-2 that are under construction.

C. Guards:

1. Guards are not required.

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident

Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes

and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for

permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic

security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining

confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and

other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific

need to accomplish the project.

3. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and

destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

4. Notify COR and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

5. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and

procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic

shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-

mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

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F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such

request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be

restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its

employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government

premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold

and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature

occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and

materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary

buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only

established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as

authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work,

vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of

the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary

to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor

shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Resident

Engineer .

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as

a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing

equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit

vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are

occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's

personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas

within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not

more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to

remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required,

storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety

requirements.

4. The exiting window openings may be used to remove trash or to supply materials to the

second floor. Windows must be restored to their original condition prior to the completion

of each PHASE.

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of

utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone),

they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication,

where directed by Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR.

G. Phasing: The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to

ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a

work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the

equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work,

and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be

outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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1. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with a schedule of

approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each

specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

2. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the

proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases

mutually agreeable to Resident Engineer and Contractor.

H. Turn-Over Of Existing Space To Contractor: Ward A2 will be vacated by Government beginning

immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing

equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that

equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be

hindered.

2. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel through other

construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by

temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff

access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so

that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be

temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

4. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall

accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

5. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times,

except as otherwise specified.

6. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm

equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements

for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs

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or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee

or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide

temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure

uninterrupted services to other areas of the Hospital. Where necessary to cut existing water,

steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire

protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and

capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by

Resident Engineer .

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems

and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical

work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an

electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall

not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge

and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Resident Engineer , in

writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact

time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or

time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center .

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal

working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days

prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer .

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

Resident Engineer . Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new

permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity,

gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and

their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely

removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from.

The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or

plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so

that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply

with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings

clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2.Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks

and entrances must be approved by the Resident Engineer.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident

Engineer . This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article,

USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

Resident Engineer , of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are

anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces

not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical

fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused

or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas

within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor

and Resident Engineer.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this

survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Resident Engineer, to be in such condition that their

use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new

items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the

contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified

accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2)

and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and

Resident Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows,

walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey

report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other

surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair

work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in

executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water

infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where

work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

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3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather

inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be

adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact

until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or

structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items that are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in

specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be

removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which

would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by

Resident Engineer .

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor

from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is

to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms

and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period,

such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or

reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do

not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Resident

Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way,

shall be reported to the Resident Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship

used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction,

except as otherwise shown or specified.

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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls,

ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired,

reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed

before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any

damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of

utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone)

which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are

unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause

entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks,

indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the

layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, equipment,

tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be

responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated

by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and

preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If

such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their

removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the

replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current

during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and

clarifications.

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B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To

insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Resident Engineer's review,

as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Resident

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the

project by the Resident Engineer .

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation,

plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with

the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Resident Engineer in writing. If the

equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and

following provisions, the Resident Engineer will withdraw permission for use of the

equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the

drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems,

i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their

overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of

temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to

each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that

motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before

using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping

clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all

safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when

complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to

testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment,

condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned

prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and

cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used that show wear and tear beyond normal

shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications

sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced

by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of a single, designated, existing elevator for handling building materials and Contractor's

personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain

that elevators are in proper condition. The elevator designed for use by the Contractor shall

change as the work progresses from Phase 1 to Phase 2. Only one elevator shall be available

to the Contractor at any time.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

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3. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they

shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

4. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during

temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if

recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

5. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in

service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. The Contractor may utilize existing toilets that are within the construction limits. All such

facilities shall be cleaned after use and prior to acceptance by the Owner.

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, at no expense to the Contractor. The Contractor

shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code

and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary

connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the

Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and

associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through

dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be

fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum

temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system.

Electricity is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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E. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide

reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at

no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted.

Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Resident Engineer's

discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others.

This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and

commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and

system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will

be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for

approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved

plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for

proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted

unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized

representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials,

equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is

defined as the entire system that must be coordinated to work together during normal

operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning

supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building.

Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot

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water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system that involves several

components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler

operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air,

controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is

tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and

environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted

with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and

verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as

hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one

electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the Resident

Engineer coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be

complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include

complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for

long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly

components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly

cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views

showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools

and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control

shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the

equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must

reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished.

Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that

furnished will not be accepted.

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C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives

to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation

and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site.

These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions

for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given

in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in

a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been

completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All

instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the Resident Engineer and shall be

considered concluded only when the Resident Engineer is satisfied in regard to complete and

thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material for

review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the

expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs

reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the

opinion of the Resident Engineer , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance

with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all

existing equipment indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the

Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed

by the Resident Engineer .

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air,

vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to

be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before

under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other

materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such

equipment in proper operating condition.

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E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of

relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing

equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by Resident Engineer. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4

inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts

extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at

1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss

paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by Resident Engineer.

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required

legend and other characteristics of sign is is made a part of this specification by reference.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.22 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent

referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot

Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29

CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety

measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility

Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance

with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any

worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety

briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA

requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC

safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use

of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals

have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency

services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with

NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from

existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241.

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E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance

with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits

to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety

Manager.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect

daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety Manager.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and

temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with

29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

J. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer

and facility Safety Manager.

K. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing

buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under

construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

L. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

M. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the

fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization

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SECTION013216.17PROJECTSCHEDULE(SMALLPROJECTS)

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. TheContractorshalldevelopaCriticalPathMethod(CPM)planandscheduledemonstrating

fulfillmentofthecontractrequirements(ProjectSchedule),andshallkeeptheProjectSchedule

up-to-dateinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthissectionandshallutilizetheplanfor

scheduling,coordinatingandmonitoringworkunderthiscontract(includingallactivitiesof

subcontractors,equipmentvendorsandsuppliers).ConventionalCriticalPathMethod(CPM)

techniqueshallbeutilizedtosatisfybothtimeandcostapplications.

1.2CONTRACTOR'SREPRESENTATIVE:

A. TheContractorshalldesignateanauthorizedrepresentativeresponsiblefortheProject

Scheduleincludingpreparation,reviewandprogressreportingwithandtotheContracting

Officer'sRepresentative(COTR).

B. TheContractor'srepresentativeshallhavedirectprojectcontrolandcompleteauthoritytoact

onbehalfoftheContractorinfulfillingtherequirementsofthisspecificationsection.

C. TheContractor’srepresentativeshallhavetheoptionofdevelopingtheprojectschedulewithin

theirorganizationortoengagetheservicesofanoutsideconsultant.Ifanoutsidescheduling

consultantisutilized,Section1.3ofthisspecificationwillapply.

1.3CONTRACTOR'SCONSULTANT:

A. TheContractorshallsubmitaqualificationproposaltotheCOTR,within10daysofbid

acceptance.Thequalificationproposalshallinclude:

1. Thenameandaddressoftheproposedconsultant.

2. Informationtoshowthattheproposedconsultanthasthequalificationstomeetthe

requirementsspecifiedintheprecedingparagraph.

3. Arepresentativesampleofpriorconstructionprojects,whichtheproposedconsultanthas

performedcompleteprojectschedulingservices.Theserepresentativesamplesshallbeof

similarsizeandscope.

B. TheContractingOfficerhastherighttoapproveordisapprovetheproposedconsultant,andwill

notifytheContractoroftheVAdecisionwithinsevencalendardaysfromreceiptofthe

qualificationproposal.Incaseofdisapproval,theContractorshallresubmitanotherconsultant


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within10calendardaysforrenewedconsideration.TheContractorshallhavetheirscheduling

consultantapprovedpriortosubmittinganyscheduleforapproval.

1.4COMPUTERPRODUCEDSCHEDULES

A. Thecontractorshallprovidemonthly,totheDepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA),allcomputer-

producedtime/costschedulesandreportsgeneratedfrommonthlyprojectupdates.This

monthlycomputerservicewillinclude:threecopiesofuptofivedifferentreports(inclusiveof

allpages)availablewithintheuserdefinedreportsoftheschedulingsoftwareapprovedbythe

ContractingOfficer;ahardcopylistingofallprojectschedulechanges,andassociateddata,

madeattheupdateandanelectronicfileofthisdata;andtheresultingmonthlyupdated

scheduleinPDMformat.Thesemustbesubmittedwithandsubstantivelysupportthe

contractor’smonthlypaymentrequestandthesignedlookaheadreport.TheCOTRshall

identifythefivedifferentreportformatsthatthecontractorshallprovide.

B. Thecontractorshallberesponsibleforthecorrectnessandtimelinessofthecomputer-

producedreports.TheContractorshallalsoresponsiblefortheaccurateandtimelysubmittalof

theupdatedprojectscheduleandallCPMdatanecessarytoproducethecomputerreportsand

paymentrequestthatisspecified.

C. TheVAwillreporterrorsincomputer-producedreportstotheContractor’srepresentative

withintencalendardaysfromreceiptofreports.TheContractorshallreprocessthecomputer-

producedreportsandassociateddiskette(s),whenrequestedbytheContractingOfficer’s

representative,tocorrecterrorswhichaffectthepaymentandschedulefortheproject.

1.5THEINTERIMANDFINALPROJECTSCHEDULESUBMITTAL

A. InterimScheduleSubmittal:Within21calendardaysafterreceiptofNoticetoProceed,the

ContractorshallsubmitfortheContractingOfficer'sreview;threebluelinecopiesoftheinterim

scheduleonsheetsofpaper765x1070mm(30x42inches)andanelectronicfileinthe

previouslyapprovedCPMscheduleprogram.Eachactivity/eventonthecomputer-produced

scheduleshallcontainasaminimum,butnotlimitedto,activity/eventID,activity/event

description,duration,budgetamount,earlystartdate,earlyfinishdate,latestartdate,late

finishdateandtotalfloat.Workactivity/eventrelationshipsshallberestrictedtofinish-to-start

andstart-to-startwithoutleadorlagconstraints.Activity/eventdateconstraints,notrequired

bythecontract,willnotbeacceptedunlesssubmittedtoandapprovedbytheContracting

Officer.ThecontractorshallmakeaseparatewrittendetailedrequesttotheContractingOfficer

identifyingthesedateconstraintsandsecuretheContractingOfficer’swrittenapprovalbefore


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incorporatingthemintotheProjectSchedule.TheContractingOfficer’sseparateapprovalofthe

interimscheduleshallnotexcusethecontractorofthisrequirement.Logicevents(non-work)

willbepermittedwherenecessarytoreflectproperlogicamongworkevents,butmusthave

zeroduration.ThecompleteworkinginterimProjectScheduleshallreflecttheContractor's

approachtoschedulingthecompleteprojectandshallincludeataminimum,thefollowing

activities:

1. AllphasingdescribedinSection010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS-OPERATIONSAND

STORAGEAREAS-Paragraph“Phasing”

2. Procurement-Submittals,reviewandapprovals,fabricationanddelivery,ofallkeyandlong

leadtimeprocurementitems.

3. Design-AlldesignsubmissionslistedintheRFPsolicitation,includingthespecifiedmeeting

andreviewactivities.

4. Detaileddesignandconstructionactivitiesforthefirst120workdaysafterNoticeto

Proceed.

5. Summaryactivitieswhicharenecessary(andarenotincludedabove)toproperlyshow:

a. Theapproachtoschedulingtheremainingwork.Theworkforeachmajortrademustbe

representedbyatleastonesummaryactivity,sothattheworkcumulativelyshowsthe

entireprojectschedule.

b. SummaryactivitiesshallhavethetradecodeofSUM

B. Theinterimscheduleshalldescribetheactivitiestobeaccomplishedandtheir

interdependencies.Allworkactivities(includingdesign),otherthanprocurementactivities,shall

becostloadedasspecifiedandwillbethebasisforprogresspaymentsduringtheperiodprior

toacceptanceoftheschedule.Theinterimscheduleinitsoriginalformshallcontainnocontract

changesordelayswhichmayhavebeenincurredduringtheinterimscheduledevelopment

periodandshallreflecttheContractorsscheduleassubmittedwithhisRFPsolicitationpackage,

orasnegotiatedpriortoNoticetoProceed.AllCPMdatasupportinganytimeextension

requests,inaccordancewithArticleADJUSTMENTOFCONTRACTCOMPLETION,willbederived

fromtheapprovedfinalschedule.

C. FinalDiagramSubmittal:Within45calendardayspriortothestartofconstruction,the

ContractorshallsubmitfortheContractingOfficer'sreview;threebluelinecopiesoftheinterim

scheduleonsheetsofpaper765x1070mm(30x42inches)andanelectronicfileinthe

previouslyapprovedCPMscheduleprogram.Thesubmittalshallalsoincludethreecopiesofa


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computer-producedactivity/eventIDscheduleshowingprojectduration;phasecompletion

dates;andotherdata,includingeventcost.Eachactivity/eventonthecomputer-produced

scheduleshallcontainasaminimum,butnotlimitedto,activity/eventID,activity/event

description,duration,budgetamount,earlystartdate,earlyfinishdate,latestartdate,late

finishdateandtotalfloat.Workactivity/eventrelationshipsshallberestrictedtofinish-to-start

orstart-to-startwithoutleadorlagconstraints.Activity/eventdateconstraints,notrequiredby

thecontract,willnotbeacceptedunlesssubmittedtoandapprovedbytheContractingOfficer.

ThecontractorshallmakeaseparatewrittendetailedrequesttotheContractingOfficer

identifyingthesedateconstraintsandsecuretheContractingOfficer’swrittenapprovalbefore

incorporatingthemintothenetworkdiagram.TheContractingOfficer’sseparateapprovalof

theProjectScheduleshallnotexcusethecontractorofthisrequirement.Logicevents(non-

work)willbepermittedwherenecessarytoreflectproperlogicamongworkevents,butmust

havezeroduration.ThecompleteworkingscheduleshallreflecttheContractor'sapproachto

schedulingthecompleteproject.ThefinalProjectScheduleinitsoriginalformshallcontainno

contractchangesordelayswhichmayhavebeenincurredduringthefinalschedule

developmentperiodandshallreflecttheContractorsasbidschedule.Thesechanges/delays

shallbeenteredatthefirstupdateafterthefinalProjectSchedulehasbeenapproved.The

Contractorshouldprovidetheirrequestsfortimeandsupportingtimeextensionanalysisfor

contracttimeasaresultofcontractchanges/delays,afterthisupdate,andinaccordancewith

Article,ADJUSTMENTOFCONTRACTCOMPLETION.

D. Within30calendardaysafterreceiptofthecompleteprojectinterimProjectScheduleandthe

completefinalProjectSchedule,theContractingOfficerorhisrepresentative,willdooneor

bothofthefollowing:

1. NotifytheContractorconcerninghisactions,opinions,andobjections.

2. AmeetingwiththeContractoratornearthejobsiteforjointreview,correctionor

adjustmentoftheproposedplanwillbescheduledifrequired.Within14calendardaysafter

thejointreview,theContractorshallreviseandshallsubmitthreebluelinecopiesofthe

revisedProjectSchedule,threecopiesoftherevisedcomputer-producedactivity/eventID

scheduleandarevisedelectronicfileasspecifiedbytheContractingOfficer.Therevised

submissionwillbereviewedbytheContractingOfficerand,iffoundtobeaspreviously

agreedupon,willbeapproved.


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E. Theapprovedbaselinescheduleandthecomputer-producedschedule(s)generatedtherefrom

shallconstitutetheapprovedbaselinescheduleuntilsubsequentlyrevisedinaccordancewith

therequirementsofthissection.

1.6WORKACTIVITY/EVENTCOSTDATA

A. TheContractorshallcostloadallworkactivities/eventsexceptprocurementactivities.The

cumulativeamountofallcostloadedworkactivities/events(includingalternates)shallequalthe

totalcontractprice.Prorateoverhead,profitandgeneralconditionsonallworkactivities/events

fortheentireprojectlength.Thecontractorshallgeneratefromthisinformationcashflow

curvesindicatinggraphicallythetotalpercentageofworkactivity/eventdollarvaluescheduled

tobeinplaceonearlyfinish,latefinish.ThesecashflowcurveswillbeusedbytheContracting

Officertoassisthimindeterminingapprovalordisapprovalofthecostloading.Negativework

activity/eventcostdatawillnotbeacceptable,exceptonVAissuedcontractchanges.

B. TheContractorshallcostloadworkactivities/eventsforguaranteeperiodservices,test,balance

andadjustvarioussystemsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsinArticle,FAR52.232–5

(PAYMENTUNDERFIXED-PRICECONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTS)andVAAR852.236–83

(PAYMENTUNDERFIXED-PRICECONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTS).

C. InaccordancewithFAR52.236–1(PERFORMANCEOFWORKBYTHECONTRACTOR)andVAAR

852.236–72(PERFORMANCEOFWORKBYTHECONTRACTOR),theContractorshallsubmit,

simultaneouslywiththecostperworkactivity/eventoftheconstructionschedulerequiredby

thisSection,aresponsibilitycodeforallactivities/eventsoftheprojectforwhichthe

Contractor'sforceswillperformthework.

D. TheContractorshallcostloadworkactivities/eventsforallBIDITEMSincludingASBESTOS

ABATEMENT.ThesumofeachBIDITEMworkshallequalthevalueofthebiditeminthe

Contractors'bid.

1.7PROJECTSCHEDULEREQUIREMENTS

A. Showontheprojectschedulethesequenceofworkactivities/eventsrequiredforcomplete

performanceofallitemsofwork.TheContractorShall:

1. Showactivities/eventsas:

a. Contractor'stimerequiredforsubmittalofshopdrawings,templates,fabrication,

deliveryandsimilarpre-constructionwork.

b. ContractingOfficer'sandArchitect-Engineer'sreviewandapprovalofshopdrawings,

equipmentschedules,samples,template,orsimilaritems.


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c. InterruptionofVAFacilitiesutilities,deliveryofGovernmentfurnishedequipment,and

rough-indrawings,projectphasingandanyotherspecificationrequirements.

d. Test,balanceandadjustvarioussystemsandpiecesofequipment,maintenanceand

operationmanuals,instructionsandpreventivemaintenancetasks.

e. VAinspectionandacceptanceactivity/eventwithaminimumdurationoffiveworkdays

attheendofeachphaseandimmediatelyprecedinganyVAmoveactivity/event

requiredbythecontractphasingforthatphase.

2. Shownotonlytheactivities/eventsforactualconstructionworkforeachtradecategoryof

theproject,butalsotraderelationshipstoindicatethemovementoftradesfromonearea,

floor,orbuilding,toanotherarea,floor,orbuilding,foratleastfivetradeswhoare

performingmajorworkunderthiscontract.

3. Breakuptheworkintoactivities/eventsofadurationnolongerthan20workdayseachor

onereportingperiod,exceptastonon-constructionactivities/events(i.e.,procurementof

materials,deliveryofequipment,concreteandasphaltcuring)andanyother

activities/eventsforwhichtheCOTRmayapprovetheshowingofalongerduration.The

durationforVAapprovalofanyrequiredsubmittal,shopdrawing,orothersubmittalswill

notbelessthan20workdays.

4. Describeworkactivities/eventsclearly,sotheworkisreadilyidentifiableforassessmentof

completion.Activities/eventslabeled"start,""continue,"or"completion,"arenotspecific

andwillnotbeallowed.Leadandlagtimeactivitieswillnotbeacceptable.

5. Thescheduleshallbegenerallynumberedinsuchawaytoreflecteitherdiscipline,phaseor

locationofthework.

B. TheContractorshallsubmitthefollowingsupportingdatainadditiontotheprojectschedule:

1. Theappropriateprojectcalendarincludingworkingdaysandholidays.

2. Theplannednumberofshiftsperday.

3. Thenumberofhourspershift.

FailureoftheContractortoincludethisdatashalldelaythereviewofthesubmittaluntilthe

ContractingOfficerisinreceiptofthemissingdata.

C. TotheextentthattheProjectScheduleoranyrevisedProjectScheduleshowsanythingnot

jointlyagreedupon,itshallnotbedeemedtohavebeenapprovedbytheCOTR.Failureto

includeanyelementofworkrequiredfortheperformanceofthiscontractshallnotexcusethe


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Contractorfromcompletingallworkrequiredwithinanyapplicablecompletiondateofeach

phaseregardlessoftheCOTR’sapprovaloftheProjectSchedule.

D. CompactDiskRequirementsandCPMActivity/EventRecordSpecifications:SubmittotheVAan

electronicfile(s)containingonefileofthedatarequiredtoproduceaschedule,reflectingallthe

activities/eventsofthecompleteprojectschedulebeingsubmitted.

1.8PAYMENTTOTHECONTRACTOR:

A. Monthly,thecontractorshallsubmittheAIAapplicationandcertificateforpaymentdocuments

G702&G703reflectingupdatedscheduleactivitiesandcostdatainaccordancewiththe

provisionsofthefollowingArticle,PAYMENTANDPROGRESSREPORTING,asthebasisupon

whichprogresspaymentswillbemadepursuanttoArticle,FAR52.232–5(PAYMENTUNDER

FIXED-PRICECONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTS)andVAAR852.236–83(PAYMENTUNDERFIXED-

PRICECONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTS).TheContractorshallbeentitledtoamonthlyprogress

paymentuponapprovalofestimatesasdeterminedfromthecurrentlyapprovedupdated

projectschedule.Monthlypaymentrequestsshallinclude:alistingofallagreeduponproject

schedulechangesandassociateddata;andanelectronicfile(s)oftheresultingmonthly

updatedschedule.

B. ApprovaloftheContractor’smonthlyApplicationforPaymentshallbecontingent,amongother

factors,onthesubmittalofasatisfactorymonthlyupdateoftheprojectschedule.

1.9PAYMENTANDPROGRESSREPORTING

A. MonthlyscheduleupdatemeetingswillbeheldondatesmutuallyagreedtobytheCOTRand

theContractor.ContractorandtheirCPMconsultant(ifapplicable)shallattendallmonthly

scheduleupdatemeetings.TheContractorshallaccuratelyupdatetheProjectScheduleandall

otherdatarequiredandprovidethisinformationtotheCOTRthreeworkdaysinadvanceofthe

scheduleupdatemeeting.Jobprogresswillbereviewedtoverify:

1. Actualstartand/orfinishdatesforupdated/completedactivities/events.

2. Remainingdurationforeachactivity/eventstarted,orscheduledtostart,butnot

completed.

3. Logic,timeandcostdataforchangeorders,andsupplementalagreementsthataretobe

incorporatedintotheProjectSchedule.

4. Changesinactivity/eventsequenceand/ordurationwhichhavebeenmade,pursuanttothe

provisionsoffollowingArticle,ADJUSTMENTOFCONTRACTCOMPLETION.

5. Completionpercentageforallcompletedandpartiallycompletedactivities/events.


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6. Logicanddurationrevisionsrequiredbythissectionofthespecifications.

7. Activity/eventdurationandpercentcompleteshallbeupdatedindependently.

B. Aftercompletionofthejointreview,thecontractorshallgenerateanupdatedcomputer-

producedcalendar-datedscheduleandsupplytheContractingOfficer’srepresentativewith

reportsinaccordancewiththeArticle,COMPUTERPRODUCEDSCHEDULES,specified.

C. Aftercompletingthemonthlyscheduleupdate,thecontractor’srepresentativeorscheduling

consultantshallrerunallcurrentperiodcontractchange(s)againstthepriorapprovedmonthly

projectschedule.Theanalysisshallonlyincludeoriginalworkdaydurationsandschedulelogic

agreeduponbythecontractorandresidentengineerforthecontractchange(s).Whenthereisa

disagreementonlogicand/ordurations,theContractorshallusetheschedulelogicand/or

durationsprovidedandapprovedbytheresidentengineer.Aftereachrerunupdate,the

resultingelectronicprojectscheduledatafileshallbeappropriatelyidentifiedandsubmittedto

theVAinaccordancetotherequirementslistedinarticles1.4and1.7.Thiselectronic

submissionisseparatefromtheregularmonthlyprojectscheduleupdaterequirementsand

shallbesubmittedtotheresidentengineerwithinfourteen(14)calendardaysofcompletingthe

regularscheduleupdate.Beforeinsertingthecontractchangesdurations,caremustbetaken

toensurethatonlytheoriginaldurationswillbeusedfortheanalysis,notthereported

durationsafterprogress.Inaddition,oncethefinalnetworkdiagramisapproved,the

contractormustrecreateallmanualprogresspaymentupdatesonthisapprovednetwork

diagramandassociatedrerunsforcontractchangesineachoftheseupdateperiodsas

outlinedaboveforregularupdateperiods.Thiswillrequiredetailedrecordkeepingforeach

ofthemanualprogresspaymentupdates.

D. FollowingapprovaloftheCPMschedule,theVA,theGeneralContractor,itsapprovedCPM

Consultant,REofficerepresentatives,andallsubcontractorsneeded,asdeterminedbytheSRE,

shallmeettodiscussthemonthlyupdatedschedule.Themainemphasisshallbetoaddress

workactivitiestoavoidslippageofprojectscheduleandtoidentifyanynecessaryactions

requiredtomaintainprojectscheduleduringthereportingperiod.TheGovernment

representativesandtheContractorshouldconcludethemeetingwithaclearunderstandingof

thoseworkandadministrativeactionsnecessarytomaintainprojectschedulestatusduringthe

reportingperiod.Thisschedulecoordinationmeetingwilloccuraftereachmonthlyproject

scheduleupdatemeetingutilizingtheresultingschedulereportsfromthatscheduleupdate.If


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theprojectisbehindschedule,discussionsshouldincludewaystopreventfurtherslippageas

wellaswaystoimprovetheprojectschedulestatus,whenappropriate.

1.10RESPONSIBILITYFORCOMPLETION

A. Ifitbecomesapparentfromthecurrentrevisedmonthlyprogressschedulethatphasingor

contractcompletiondateswillnotbemet,theContractorshallexecutesomeorallofthe

followingremedialactions:

1. Increaseconstructionmanpowerinsuchquantitiesandcraftsasnecessarytoeliminatethe

backlogofwork.

2. Increasethenumberofworkinghourspershift,shiftsperworkingday,workingdaysper

week,theamountofconstructionequipment,oranycombinationoftheforegoingto

eliminatethebacklogofwork.

3. Rescheduletheworkinconformancewiththespecificationrequirements.

B. Priortoproceedingwithanyoftheaboveactions,theContractorshallnotifyandobtain

approvalfromtheCOTRfortheproposedschedulechanges.Ifsuchactionsareapproved,the

representativeschedulerevisionsshallbeincorporatedbytheContractorintotheProject

Schedulebeforethenextupdate,atnoadditionalcosttotheGovernment.

1.11CHANGESTOTHESCHEDULE

A. Within30calendardaysafterVAacceptanceandapprovalofanyupdatedprojectschedule,the

Contractorshallsubmitarevisedelectronicfile(s)andalistofanyactivity/eventchangesfor

anyofthefollowingreasons:

1. Delayincompletionofanyactivity/eventorgroupofactivities/events,whichmaybe

involvedwithcontractchanges,strikes,unusualweather,andotherdelayswillnotrelieve

theContractorfromtherequirementsspecifiedunlesstheconditionsareshownonthe

CPMasthedirectcausefordelayingtheprojectbeyondtheacceptablelimits.

2. Delaysinsubmittals,ordeliveries,orworkstoppageareencounteredwhichmake

reschedulingoftheworknecessary.

3. Thescheduledoesnotrepresenttheactualprosecutionandprogressoftheproject.

4. Whenthereis,orhasbeen,asubstantialrevisiontotheactivity/eventcostsregardlessof

thecausefortheserevisions.

B. CPMrevisionsmadeunderthisparagraphwhichaffectthepreviouslyapproved

computer-producedschedulesforGovernmentfurnishedequipment,vacatingofareasbythe

VAFacility,contractphase(s)andsubphase(s),utilitiesfurnishedbytheGovernmenttothe


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Contractor,oranyotherpreviouslycontracteditem,shallbefurnishedinwritingtothe

ContractingOfficerforapproval.

C. ContractingOfficer'sapprovalfortherevisedprojectscheduleandallrelevantdatais

contingentuponcompliancewithallotherparagraphsofthissectionandanyotherprevious

agreementsbytheContractingOfficerortheVArepresentative.

D. Thecostofrevisionstotheprojectscheduleresultingfromcontractchangeswillbeincludedin

theproposalforchangesinworkasspecifiedinFAR52.243–4(Changes)andVAAR852.236–

88(Changes–Supplemental),andwillbebasedonthecomplexityoftherevisionorcontract

change,manhoursexpendedinanalyzingthechange,andthetotalcostofthechange.

E. ThecostofrevisionstotheProjectSchedulenotresultingfromcontractchangesisthe

responsibilityoftheContractor.

1.12ADJUSTMENTOFCONTRACTCOMPLETION

A. Thecontractcompletiontimewillbeadjustedonlyforcausesspecifiedinthiscontract.Request

foranextensionofthecontractcompletiondatebytheContractorshallbesupportedwitha

justification,CPMdataandsupportingevidenceastheCOTRmaydeemnecessaryfor

determinationastowhetherornottheContractorisentitledtoanextensionoftimeunderthe

provisionsofthecontract.Submissionofproofbasedonrevisedactivity/eventlogic,durations

(inworkdays)andcostsisobligatorytoanyapprovals.Theschedulemustclearlydisplaythat

theContractorhasused,infull,allthefloattimeavailablefortheworkinvolvedinthisrequest.

TheContractingOfficer'sdeterminationastothetotalnumberofdaysofcontractextensionwill

bebaseduponthecurrentcomputer-producedcalendar-datedscheduleforthetimeperiodin

questionandallotherrelevantinformation.

B. Actualdelaysinactivities/eventswhich,accordingtothecomputer-producedcalendar-dated

schedule,donotaffecttheextendedandpredictedcontractcompletiondatesshownbythe

criticalpathinthenetwork,willnotbethebasisforachangetothecontractcompletiondate.

TheContractingOfficerwillwithinareasonabletimeafterreceiptofsuchjustificationand

supportingevidence,reviewthefactsandadvisetheContractorinwritingoftheContracting

Officer'sdecision.

C.


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TheContractorshallsubmiteachrequestforachangeinthecontractcompletiondatetothe

ContractingOfficerinaccordancewiththeprovisionsspecifiedunderFAR52.243–4(Changes)

andVAAR852.236–88(Changes–Supplemental).TheContractorshallinclude,asapartof

eachchangeorderproposal,asketchshowingallCPMlogicrevisions,duration(inworkdays)

changes,andcostchanges,forworkinquestionanditsrelationshiptootheractivitiesonthe

approvednetworkdiagram.

D. Alldelaysduetonon-workactivities/eventssuchasRFI’s,WEATHER,STRIKES,andsimilarnon-

workactivities/eventsshallbeanalyzedonamonthbymonthbasis.

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SECTION013323SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES

1-1. RefertoArticlestitledSPECIFICATIONSANDDRAWINGSFORCONSTRUCTION(FAR52.236-21)

and,SPECIALNOTES(VAAR852.236-91),inGENERALCONDITIONS.

1-2. Forthepurposesofthiscontract,samples,testreports,certificates,andmanufacturers'

literatureanddatashallalsobesubjecttothepreviouslyreferencedrequirements.The

followingtextreferstoallitemscollectivelyasSUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submitforapproval,alloftheitemsspecificallymentionedundertheseparatesectionsofthe

specification,withinformationsufficienttoevidencefullcompliancewithcontract

requirements.Materials,fabricatedarticlesandtheliketobeinstalledinpermanentworkshall

equalthoseofapprovedsubmittals.Afteranitemhasbeenapproved,nochangeinbrandor

makewillbepermittedunless:

A. Satisfactorywrittenevidenceispresentedto,andapprovedbyContractingOfficer,that

manufacturercannotmakescheduleddeliveryofapproveditemor;

B. Itemdeliveredhasbeenrejectedandsubstitutionofasuitableitemisanurgentnecessityor;

C. Otherconditionsbecomeapparentwhichindicatesapprovalofsuchsubstituteitemtobein

bestinterestoftheGovernment.

1-4. Forwardsubmittalsinsufficienttimetopermitproperconsiderationandapprovalactionby

Government.Timesubmissiontoassureadequateleadtimeforprocurementof

contract-requireditems.Delaysattributabletountimelyandrejectedsubmittals(includingany

laboratorysamplestobetested)willnotserveasabasisforextendingcontracttimefor

completion.

1-5. SubmittalswillbereviewedforcompliancewithcontractrequirementsbyArchitect-Engineer,

andactionthereonwillbetakenbyResidentEngineeronbehalfoftheContractingOfficer.

1-6. Uponreceiptofsubmittals,Architect-Engineerwillassignafilenumberthereto.Contractor,in

anysubsequentcorrespondence,shallrefertothisfileandidentificationnumbertoexpedite

repliesrelativetopreviouslyapprovedordisapprovedsubmittals.

1-7. TheGovernmentreservestherighttorequireadditionalsubmittals,whetherornotparticularly

mentionedinthiscontract.Ifadditionalsubmittalsbeyondthoserequiredbythecontractare

furnishedpursuanttorequestthereforbyContractingOfficer,adjustmentincontractpriceand


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timewillbemadeinaccordancewithArticlestitledCHANGES(FAR52.243-4)and

CHANGES-SUPPLEMENT(VAAR852.236-88)oftheGENERALCONDITIONS.

1-8. Schedulescalledforinspecificationsandshownonshopdrawingsshallbesubmittedforuse

andinformationofDepartmentofVeteransAffairsandArchitect-Engineer.However,the

Contractorshallassumeresponsibilityforcoordinatingandverifyingschedules.TheContracting

OfficerandArchitect-Engineerassumesnoresponsibilityforcheckingschedulesorlayout

drawingsforexactsizes,exactnumbersanddetailedpositioningofitems.

1-9. SubmittalsmustbesubmittedbyContractoronlyandshippedprepaid,whenapplicable.

ContractingOfficerassumesnoresponsibilityforcheckingquantitiesorexactnumbersincluded

insuchsubmittals.

A. SubmitphysicalsamplesrequiredbySection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES,in

quadruplicate.Submitothersamplesinsingleunitsunlessotherwisespecified.Submitshop

drawings,schedules,manufacturers'literatureanddata,andcertificatesinelectronicformat

unlessotherwiseindicated.

B. Submittalswillreceiveconsiderationonlywhencoveredbyatransmittalletter/emailsignedby

Contractor.TransmittalLetterandsubmittalsshallbesentviaemailandshallcontainthelistof

items,nameofMedicalCenter,nameofContractor,contractnumber,applicablespecification

paragraphnumbers,applicabledrawingnumbers(andotherinformationrequiredforexact

identificationoflocationforeachitem),manufacturerandbrand,ASTMorFederalSpecification

Number(ifany)andsuchadditionalinformationasmayberequiredbyspecificationsfor

particularitembeingfurnished.Inaddition,catalogsshallbemarkedtoindicatespecificitems

submittedforapproval.

1. Acopyofletter/emailmustbeenclosedwithitems,andanyitemsreceivedwithout

identificationletterwillbeconsidered"unclaimedgoods"andheldforalimitedtimeonly.

2. Eachsample,certificate,manufacturers'literatureanddatashallbelabeledtoindicatethe

nameandlocationoftheMedicalCenter,nameofContractor,manufacturer,brand,

contractnumberandASTMorFederalSpecificationNumberasapplicableandlocation(s)on

project.

3. Requiredcertificatesshallbesignedbyanauthorizedrepresentativeofmanufactureror

supplierofmaterial,andbyContractor.


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C. InadditiontocomplyingwiththeapplicablerequirementsspecifiedinprecedingArticle1.9,

sampleswhicharerequiredtohaveLaboratoryTests(thoseprecededbysymbol"LT"underthe

separatesectionsofthespecificationshallbetested,attheexpenseofContractor,ina

commerciallaboratoryapprovedbyContractingOfficer.

1. LaboratoryshallfurnishContractingOfficerwithacertificatestatingthatitisfullyequipped

andqualifiedtoperformintendedwork,isfullyacquaintedwithspecificationrequirements

andintendeduseofmaterialsandisanindependentestablishmentinnowayconnected

withorganizationofContractororwithmanufacturerorsupplierofmaterialstobetested.

2. Certificatesshallalsosetforthalistofcomparableprojectsuponwhichlaboratoryhas

performedsimilarfunctionsduringpastfiveyears.

3. Samplesandlaboratorytestsshallbesentdirectlytoapprovedcommercialtesting

laboratory.

4. ContractorshallsendacopyoftransmittallettertobothResidentEngineerandto

Architect-Engineersimultaneouslywithsubmissionofmaterialtoacommercialtesting

laboratory.

5. LaboratorytestreportsshallbesentdirectlytoResidentEngineerforappropriateaction.

6. Laboratoryreportsshalllistcontractspecificationtestrequirementsandacomparativelist

ofthelaboratorytestresults.Whentestsshowthatthematerialmeetsspecification

requirements,thelaboratoryshallsocertifyontestreport.

7. Laboratorytestreportsshallalsoincludearecommendationforapprovalordisapprovalof

testeditem.

D. Ifsubmittalsampleshavebeendisapproved,resubmitnewsamplesassoonaspossibleafter

notificationofdisapproval.Suchnewsamplesshallbemarked"ResubmittedSample"inaddition

tocontainingotherpreviouslyspecifiedinformationrequiredonlabelandintransmittalletter.

E. ApprovedsampleswillbekeptonfilebytheResidentEngineeratthesiteuntilcompletionof

contract,atwhichtimesuchsampleswillbedeliveredtoContractorasContractor'sproperty.

Wherenotedintechnicalsectionsofspecifications,approvedsamplesingoodconditionmaybe

usedintheirproperlocationsincontractwork.Atcompletionofcontract,samplesthatarenot

approvedwillbereturnedtoContractoronlyuponrequestandatContractor'sexpense.Such

requestshouldbemadepriortocompletionofthecontract.Disapprovedsamplesthatarenot

requestedforreturnbyContractorwillbediscardedaftercompletionofcontract.


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F. Submittaldrawings(shop,erectionorsettingdrawings)andschedules,requiredforworkof

varioustrades,shallbecheckedbeforesubmissionbytechnicallyqualifiedemployeesof

Contractorforaccuracy,completenessandcompliancewithcontractrequirements.These

drawingsandschedulesshallbestampedandsignedbyContractorcertifyingtosuchcheck.

1. Foreachdrawingrequired,submitonePDFfile.

2. Eachdrawingshallhavemarkedthereon,properdescriptivetitle,includingMedicalCenter

location,projectnumber,manufacturer'snumber,referencetocontractdrawingnumber,

detailSectionNumber,andSpecificationSectionNumber.

4. Aspace120mmby125mm(4-3/4by5inches)shallbereservedoneachdrawingto

accommodateapprovalordisapprovalstamp.

5. SubmitdrawingsinPDFformat,electronically.

6. SubmittalswillbereturnedtoContractorviaemailfortheContractor’sdistribution.

7. Whenworkisdirectlyrelatedandinvolvesmorethanonetrade,shopdrawingsshallbe

submittedtoArchitect-Engineerunderonecoverletter/email.

8. Onecopyofapprovedsubmittalsmustbeprintedandmaintainedattheprojectsitebythe

Contractor.

1-10. Samples,shopdrawings,testreports,certificatesandmanufacturers'literatureanddata,shall

besubmittedforapprovalto:

JunkArchitects

802Broadway–5thFloor

KansasCity,MO64105

1-11. AtthetimeoftransmittaltotheArchitect-Engineer,theContractorshallalsosendacopyofthe

completesubmittaldirectlytotheResidentEngineer.

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SECTION013526SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

TABLEOFCONTENTS1.1APPLICABLEPUBLICATIONS:...................................................................21.2DEFINITIONS:............................................................................................................................31.3REGULATORYREQUIREMENTS:................................................................................................41.4ACCIDENTPREVENTIONPLAN(APP):.......................................................................................41.5ACTIVITYHAZARDANALYSES(AHAs):.......................................................................................91.6PRECONSTRUCTIONCONFERENCE:........................................................................................101.7“SITESAFETYANDHEALTHOFFICER”(SSHO)and“COMPETENTPERSON”(CP):...................111.8TRAINING:...............................................................................................................................121.9INSPECTIONS:.........................................................................................................................131.10ACCIDENTS,OSHA300LOGS,ANDMAN-HOURS:................................................................131.11PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT(PPE):.........................................................................141.12INFECTIONCONTROL............................................................................................................151.13TUBERCULOSISSCREENING..................................................................................................221.14FIRESAFETY..........................................................................................................................221.15ELECTRICAL...........................................................................................................................241.16FALLPROTECTION.................................................................................................................261.17SCAFFOLDSANDOTHERWORKPLATFORMS.......................................................................271.18CONTROLOFHAZARDOUSENERGY(LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)...................................................271.19CONFINEDSPACEENTRY......................................................................................................281.20WELDINGANDCUTTING.......................................................................................................281.21LADDERS...............................................................................................................................281.22FLOOR&WALLOPENINGS...................................................................................................29


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SECTION013526SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

1.1APPLICABLEPUBLICATIONS:

A. LatestpublicationslistedbelowformpartofthisArticletoextentreferenced.

Publicationsarereferencedintextbybasicdesignationsonly.

B. AmericanSocietyofSafetyEngineers(ASSE):

A10.1-2011......................Pre-Project&Pre-TaskSafetyandHealthPlanning

A10.34-2012....................ProtectionofthePubliconorAdjacenttoConstruction

Sites

A10.38-2013....................BasicElementsofanEmployer’sProgramtoProvideaSafe

andHealthfulWorkEnvironmentAmericanNational

StandardConstructionandDemolitionOperations

C. AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM):

E84-2013..........................SurfaceBurningCharacteristicsofBuildingMaterials

D. TheFacilitiesGuidelinesInstitute(FGI):

FGIGuidelines-2010GuidelinesforDesignandConstructionofHealthcareFacilities

E. NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

10-2013............................StandardforPortableFireExtinguishers

30-2012............................FlammableandCombustibleLiquidsCode

51B-2014.........................StandardforFirePreventionDuringWelding,Cuttingand

OtherHotWork

70-2014............................NationalElectricalCode

70E-2012.........................StandardforElectricalSafetyintheWorkplace

99-2012............................HealthCareFacilitiesCode

241-2013..........................StandardforSafeguardingConstruction,Alteration,and

DemolitionOperations

F. TheJointCommission(TJC)

TJCManual......................ComprehensiveAccreditationandCertificationManual

G. U.S.NuclearRegulatoryCommission

10CFR20........................StandardsforProtectionAgainstRadiation


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H. U.S.OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA):

29CFR1904....................ReportingandRecordingInjuries&Illnesses

29CFR1910....................SafetyandHealthRegulationsforGeneralIndustry

29CFR1926....................SafetyandHealthRegulationsforConstructionIndustry

CPL2-0.124......................Multi-EmployerCitationPolicy

I. VHADirective2005-007

1.2DEFINITIONS:

A. OSHA“CompetentPerson”(CP).Onewhoiscapableofidentifyingexistingand

predictablehazardsinthesurroundingsandworkingconditionswhichareunsanitary,

hazardousordangeroustoemployees,andwhohastheauthorizationtotakeprompt

correctivemeasurestoeliminatethem(see29CFR1926.32(f)).

B. "QualifiedPerson"meansonewho,bypossessionofarecognizeddegree,certificate,or

professionalstanding,orwhobyextensiveknowledge,trainingandexperience,has

successfullydemonstratedhisabilitytosolveorresolveproblemsrelatingtothesubject

matter,thework,ortheproject.

C. HighVisibilityAccident.Anymishapwhichmaygeneratepublicityorhighvisibility.

D. MedicalTreatment.Treatmentadministeredbyaphysicianorbyregisteredprofessional

personnelunderthestandingordersofaphysician.Medicaltreatmentdoesnotinclude

firstaidtreatmenteventhroughprovidedbyaphysicianorregisteredpersonnel.

E. RecordableInjuriesorIllnesses.Anywork-relatedinjuryorillnessthatresultsin:

1. Death,regardlessofthetimebetweentheinjuryanddeath,orthelengthofthe

illness;

2. Daysawayfromwork(anytimelostafterdayofinjury/illnessonset);

3. Restrictedwork;

4. Transfertoanotherjob;

5. Medicaltreatmentbeyondfirstaid;

6. Lossofconsciousness;or

7. Asignificantinjuryorillnessdiagnosedbyaphysicianorotherlicensedhealthcare

professional,evenifitdidnotresultin(1)through(6)above.


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1.3REGULATORYREQUIREMENTS:

A. Inadditiontothedetailedrequirementsincludedintheprovisionsofthiscontract,

complywith29CFR1926,complywith29CFR1910asincorporatedbyreferencewithin

29CFR1926,complywithASSEA10.34,andallapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws,

ordinances,criteria,rulesandregulations.Submitmattersofinterpretationofstandards

forresolutionbeforestartingwork.Wheretherequirementsofthisspecification,

applicablelaws,criteria,ordinances,regulations,andreferenceddocumentsvary,the

moststringentrequirementsgovernexceptwithspecificapprovalandacceptanceby

theResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager.

1.4ACCIDENTPREVENTIONPLAN(APP):

A. TheAPP(akaConstructionSafety&HealthPlan)shallinterfacewiththeContractor's

overallsafetyandhealthprogram.IncludeanyportionsoftheContractor'soverall

safetyandhealthprogramreferencedintheAPPintheapplicableAPPelementand

ensureitissite-specific.TheGovernmentconsidersthePrimeContractortobethe

"controllingauthority"forallworksitesafetyandhealthofeachsubcontractor(s).

Contractorsareresponsibleforinformingtheirsubcontractorsofthesafetyprovisions

underthetermsofthecontractandthepenaltiesfornoncompliance,coordinatingthe

worktopreventonecraftfrominterferingwithorcreatinghazardousworking

conditionsforothercrafts,andinspectingsubcontractoroperationstoensurethat

accidentpreventionresponsibilitiesarebeingcarriedout.

B. TheAPPshallbepreparedasfollows:

1. WritteninEnglishbyaqualifiedpersonwhoisemployedbythePrimeContractor

articulatingthespecificworkandhazardspertainingtothecontract(model

languagecanbefoundinASSEA10.33).Specificallyarticulatingthesafety

requirementsfoundwithintheseVAcontractsafetyspecifications.

2. AddressboththePrimeContractorsandthesubcontractorsworkoperations.

3. Statemeasurestobetakentocontrolhazardsassociatedwithmaterials,services,or

equipmentprovidedbysuppliers.

4. Addressalltheelements/sub-elementsandinorderasfollows:


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a. SIGNATURESHEET.Title,signature,andphonenumberofthefollowing:

1) Planpreparer(QualifiedPersonsuchascorporatesafetystaffpersonor

contractedCertifiedSafetyProfessionalwithconstructionsafetyexperience);

2) Planapprover(company/corporateofficersauthorizedtoobligatethe

company);

3) Planconcurrence(e.g.,ChiefofOperations,CorporateChiefofSafety,

CorporateIndustrialHygienist,projectmanagerorsuperintendent,project

safetyprofessional).Provideconcurrenceofotherapplicablecorporateand

projectpersonnel(Contractor).

b. BACKGROUNDINFORMATION.Listthefollowing:

1) Contractor;

2) Contractnumber;

3) Projectname;

4) Briefprojectdescription,descriptionofworktobeperformed,andlocation;

phasesofworkanticipated(thesewillrequireanAHA).

c. STATEMENTOFSAFETYANDHEALTHPOLICY.Provideacopyofcurrent

corporate/companySafetyandHealthPolicyStatement,detailingcommitment

toprovidingasafeandhealthfulworkplaceforallemployees.TheContractor’s

writtensafetyprogramgoals,objectives,andaccidentexperiencegoalsforthis

contractshouldbeprovided.

d. RESPONSIBILITIESANDLINESOFAUTHORITIES.Providethefollowing:

1) Astatementoftheemployer’sultimateresponsibilityfortheimplementation

ofhisSOHprogram;

2) Identificationandaccountabilityofpersonnelresponsibleforsafetyatboth

corporateandprojectlevel.Contractsspecificallyrequiringsafetyor

industrialhygienepersonnelshallincludeacopyoftheirresumes.

3) ThenamesofCompetentand/orQualifiedPerson(s)andproofof

competency/qualificationtomeetspecificOSHACompetent/Qualified

Person(s)requirementsmustbeattached.;


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4) Requirementsthatnoworkshallbeperformedunlessadesignated

competentpersonispresentonthejobsite;

5) Requirementsforpre-taskActivityHazardAnalysis(AHAs);

6) Linesofauthority;

7) Policiesandproceduresregardingnoncompliancewithsafetyrequirements

(toincludedisciplinaryactionsforviolationofsafetyrequirements)shouldbe

identified;

e. SUBCONTRACTORSANDSUPPLIERS.Ifapplicable,provideproceduresfor

coordinatingSOHactivitieswithotheremployersonthejobsite:

1) Identificationofsubcontractorsandsuppliers(ifknown);

2) Safetyresponsibilitiesofsubcontractorsandsuppliers.

f. TRAINING.

1) Site-specificSOHorientationtrainingatthetimeofinitialhireorassignment

totheprojectforeveryemployeebeforeworkingontheprojectsiteis

required.

2) Mandatorytrainingandcertificationsthatareapplicabletothisproject(e.g.,

explosiveactuatedtools,craneoperator,rigger,cranesignalperson,fall

protection,electricallockout/NFPA70E,machine/equipmentlockout,

confinedspace,etc…)andanyrequirementsforperiodic

retraining/recertificationarerequired.

3) Proceduresforongoingsafetyandhealthtrainingforsupervisorsand

employeesshallbeestablishedtoaddresschangesinsite

hazards/conditions.

4) OSHA10-hourtrainingisrequiredforallworkersonsiteandtheOSHA30-

hourtrainingisrequiredforTradeCompetentPersons(CPs)

g. SAFETYANDHEALTHINSPECTIONS.

1) Specificassignmentofresponsibilitiesforaminimumdailyjobsitesafetyand

healthinspectionduringperiodsofworkactivity:Whowillconduct(e.g.,

“SiteSafetyandHealthCP”),proofofinspector’straining/qualifications,


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wheninspectionswillbeconducted,proceduresfordocumentation,

deficiencytrackingsystem,andfollow-upprocedures.

2) Anyexternalinspections/certificationsthatmayberequired(e.g.,contracted

CSPorCSHT)

h. ACCIDENTINVESTIGATION&REPORTING.TheContractorshallconductmishap

investigationsofallOSHARecordableIncidents.TheAPPshallinclude

accident/incidentinvestigationprocedure&identifyperson(s)responsibleto

providethefollowingtotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety//Manager:

1) Exposuredata(man-hoursworked);

2) Accidentinvestigations,reports,andlogs.

i. PLANS(PROGRAMS,PROCEDURES)REQUIRED.Basedonariskassessmentof

contractedactivitiesandonmandatoryOSHAcomplianceprograms,the

Contractorshalladdressallapplicableoccupationalrisksinsite-specific

complianceandaccidentpreventionplans.ThesePlansshallincludebutarenot

belimitedtoproceduresforaddressingtherisksassociateswiththefollowing:

1) Emergencyresponse;

2) Contingencyforsevereweather;

3) FirePrevention;

4) MedicalSupport;

5) Postingofemergencytelephonenumbers;

6) Preventionofalcoholanddrugabuse;

7) Sitesanitation(housekeeping,drinkingwater,toilets);

8) Nightoperationsandlighting;

9) Hazardcommunicationprogram;

10) Welding/Cutting“Hot”work;

11) ElectricalSafeWorkPractices(ElectricalLOTO/NFPA70E);

12) GeneralElectricalSafety

13) Hazardousenergycontrol(MachineLOTO);

14) Site-SpecificFallProtection&Prevention;


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15) Excavation/trenching;

16) Asbestosabatement;

17) Leadabatement;

18) CraneCriticallift;

19) Respiratoryprotection;

20) Healthhazardcontrolprogram;

21) RadiationSafetyProgram;

22) Abrasiveblasting;

23) Heat/ColdStressMonitoring;

24) CrystallineSilicaMonitoring(Assessment);

25) Demolitionplan(toincludeengineeringsurvey);

C. SubmittheAPPtotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerforreviewfor

compliancewithcontractrequirementsinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOP

DRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES15[__]calendardayspriortothedateof

thepreconstructionconferenceforacceptance.Workcannotproceedwithoutan

acceptedAPP.

D. Onceacceptedbythe//ResidentEngineer//ProjectManager//andFacilitySafety//

Manager//Officer//orContractingOfficerRepresentative//orGovernment

DesignatedAuthority//,theAPPandattachmentswillbeenforcedaspartofthe

contract.DisregardingtheprovisionsofthiscontractortheacceptedAPPwillbecause

forstoppingofwork,atthediscretionoftheContractingOfficer,untilthematterhas

beenrectified.

E. Onceworkbegins,changestotheacceptedAPPshallbemadewiththeknowledgeand

concurrenceofthe//ResidentEngineer//ProjectManager//projectsuperintendent,

projectoveralldesignatedOSHACompetentPerson,andfacilitySafety//Manager//

Officer//ContractingOfficerRepresentative//GovernmentDesignatedAuthority//.

Shouldanyseverehazardexposure,i.e.imminentdanger,becomeevident,stopworkin

thearea,securethearea,anddevelopaplantoremovetheexposureandcontrolthe

hazard.NotifytheContractingOfficerwithin24hoursofdiscovery.Eliminate/remove


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thehazard.Intheinterim,takeallnecessaryactiontorestoreandmaintainsafeworking

conditionsinordertosafeguardonsitepersonnel,visitors,thepublic(asdefinedby

ASSE/SAFEA10.34)andtheenvironment.

1.5ACTIVITYHAZARDANALYSES(AHAS):

A. AHAsarealsoknownasJobHazardAnalyses,JobSafetyAnalyses,andActivitySafety

Analyses.Beforebeginningeachworkactivityinvolvingatypeofworkpresenting

hazardsnotexperiencedinpreviousprojectoperationsorwhereanewworkcrewor

sub-contractoristoperformthework,theContractor(s)performingthatworkactivity

shallprepareanAHA(ExampleelectronicAHAformscanbefoundontheUSArmy

CorpsofEngineerswebsite)

B. AHAsshalldefinetheactivitiesbeingperformedandidentifytheworksequences,the

specificanticipatedhazards,siteconditions,equipment,materials,andthecontrol

measurestobeimplementedtoeliminateorreduceeachhazardtoanacceptablelevel

ofrisk.

C. WorkshallnotbeginuntiltheAHAfortheworkactivityhasbeenacceptedbythe//

ResidentEngineer//ProjectManager//andFacilitySafety//Manager//Officer//or

ContractingOfficerRepresentative//orGovernmentDesignatedAuthorityand

discussedwithallengagedintheactivity,includingtheContractor,subcontractor(s),

andGovernmenton-siterepresentativesatpreparatoryandinitialcontrolphase

meetings.

1. ThenamesoftheCompetent/QualifiedPerson(s)requiredforaparticularactivity

(forexample,excavations,scaffolding,fallprotection,otheractivitiesasspecifiedby

OSHAand/orotherStateandLocalagencies)shallbeidentifiedandincludedinthe

AHA.Certificationoftheircompetency/qualificationshallbesubmittedtothe

GovernmentDesignatedAuthority(GDA)foracceptancepriortothestartofthat

workactivity.

2. TheAHAshallbereviewedandmodifiedasnecessarytoaddresschangingsite

conditions,operations,orchangeofcompetent/qualifiedperson(s).


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a. IfmorethanoneCompetent/QualifiedPersonisusedontheAHAactivity,alist

ofnamesshallbesubmittedasanattachmenttotheAHA.Thoselistedmustbe

Competent/QualifiedforthetypeofworkinvolvedintheAHAandfamiliarwith

currentsitesafetyissues.

b. IfanewCompetent/QualifiedPerson(notontheoriginallist)isadded,thelist

shallbeupdated(anadministrativeactionnotrequiringanupdatedAHA).The

newpersonshallacknowledgeinwritingthatheorshehasreviewedtheAHA

andisfamiliarwithcurrentsitesafetyissues.

3. SubmitAHAstothe//ResidentEngineer//ProjectManager//andFacilitySafety//

Manager//Officer//orContractingOfficerRepresentative//orGovernment

DesignatedAuthorityforreviewforcompliancewithcontractrequirementsin

accordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES

forreviewatleast15[__]calendardayspriortothestartofeachphase.Subsequent

AHAsasshallbeformattedasamendmentstotheAPP.Theanalysisshouldbeused

duringdailyinspectionstoensuretheimplementationandeffectivenessofthe

activity'ssafetyandhealthcontrols.

4. TheAHAlistwillbereviewedperiodically(atleastmonthly)attheContractor

supervisorysafetymeetingandupdatedasnecessarywhenprocedures,scheduling,

orhazardschange.

5. Developtheactivityhazardanalysesusingtheprojectscheduleasthebasisforthe

activitiesperformed.AllactivitieslistedontheprojectschedulewillrequireanAHA.

TheAHAswillbedevelopedbythecontractor,supplier,orsubcontractorand

providedtotheprimecontractorforreviewandapprovalandthensubmittedtothe

ResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager.

1.6PRECONSTRUCTIONCONFERENCE:

A. Contractorrepresentativeswhohavearesponsibilityorsignificantrolein

implementationoftheaccidentpreventionprogram,asrequiredby29CFR

1926.20(b)(1),ontheprojectshallattendthepreconstructionconferencetogaina


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mutualunderstandingofitsimplementation.Thisincludestheprojectsuperintendent,

subcontractorsuperintendents,andanyotherassignedsafetyandhealthprofessionals.

B. DiscussthedetailsofthesubmittedAPPtoincludeincorporatedplans,programs,

proceduresandalistingofanticipatedAHAsthatwillbedevelopedandimplemented

duringtheperformanceofthecontract.ThislistofproposedAHAswillbereviewedat

theconferenceandanagreementwillbereachedbetweentheContractorandthe

ContractingOfficer'srepresentativeastowhichphaseswillrequireananalysis.In

addition,establishascheduleforthepreparation,submittal,review,andacceptanceof

AHAstoprecludeprojectdelays.

C. DeficienciesinthesubmittedAPPwillbebroughttotheattentionoftheContractor

within14daysofsubmittal,andtheContractorshallrevisetheplantocorrect

deficienciesandre-submititforacceptance.Donotbeginworkuntilthereisan

acceptedAPP.

1.7“SITESAFETYANDHEALTHOFFICER”(SSHO)AND“COMPETENTPERSON”(CP):

A. ThePrimeContractorshalldesignateaminimumofoneSSHOateachprojectsitethat

willbeidentifiedastheSSHOtoadministertheContractor'ssafetyprogramand

government-acceptedAccidentPreventionPlan.Eachsubcontractorshalldesignatea

minimumofoneCPincompliancewith29CFR1926.20(b)(2)thatwillbeidentifiedasa

CPtoadministertheirindividualsafetyprograms.

B. Further,allspecializedCompetentPersonsfortheworkcrewswillbesuppliedbythe

respectivecontractorasrequiredby29CFR1926(i.e.Asbestos,Electrical,Cranes,&

Derricks,Demolition,FallProtection,FireSafety/LifeSafety,Ladder,Rigging,Scaffolds,

andTrenches/Excavations).

C. TheseCompetentPersonscanhavecollateraldutiesasthesubcontractor’s

superintendentand/orworkcrewleadpersonsaswellasfillmorethanonespecialized

CProle(i.e.Asbestos,Electrical,Cranes,&Derricks,Demolition,FallProtection,Fire

Safety/LifeSafety,Ladder,Rigging,Scaffolds,andTrenches/Excavations).

D. TheSSHOoranequally-qualifiedDesignatedRepresentative/alternatewillmaintaina

presenceonthesiteduringconstructionoperationsinaccordancewithFARClause


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52.236-6:SuperintendencebytheContractor.CPswillmaintainpresenceduringtheir

constructionactivitiesinaccordancewithabovementionedclause.Alistingofthe

designatedSSHOandallknownCPsshallbesubmittedpriortothestartofworkaspart

oftheAPPwiththetrainingdocumentationand/orAHAaslistedinSection1.8below.

E. Therepeatedpresenceofuncontrolledhazardsduringacontractor’sworkoperations

willresultinthedesignatedCPasbeingdeemedincompetentandresultintherequired

removaloftheemployeeinaccordancewithFARClause52.236-5:Materialand

Workmanship,Paragraph(c).

1.8TRAINING:

A. ThedesignatedPrimeContractorSSHOmustmeettherequirementsofallapplicable

OSHAstandardsandbecapable(throughtraining,experience,andqualifications)of

ensuringthattherequirementsof29CFR1926.16andotherappropriateFederal,State

andlocalrequirementsaremetfortheproject.AsaminimumtheSSHOmusthave

completedtheOSHA30-hourConstructionSafetyclassandhavefive(5)yearsof

constructionindustrysafetyexperienceorthree(3)yearsifhe/shepossessesaCertified

SafetyProfessional(CSP)orcertifiedConstructionSafetyandHealthTechnician(CSHT)

certificationorhaveasafetyandhealthdegreefromanaccrediteduniversityorcollege.

B. AlldesignatedCPsshallhavecompletedtheOSHA30-hourConstructionSafetycourse

withinthepast5years.

C. InadditiontotheOSHA30HourConstructionSafetyCourse,allCPswithhighhazard

workoperationssuchasoperationsinvolvingasbestos,electrical,cranes,demolition,

workatheights/fallprotection,firesafety/lifesafety,ladder,rigging,scaffolds,and

trenches/excavationsshallhaveaspecializedformalcourseinthehazardrecognition&

controlassociatedwiththosehighhazardworkoperations.Documented“repeat”

deficienciesintheexecutionofsafetyrequirementswillrequireretakingtherequisite

formalcourse.

D. AllotherconstructionworkersshallhavetheOSHA10-hourConstructionSafety

Outreachcourseandanynecessarysafetytrainingtobeabletoidentifyhazardswithin

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E. SubmittrainingrecordsassociatedwiththeabovetrainingrequirementstotheResident

EngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerforreviewforcompliancewithcontract

requirementsinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA

ANDSAMPLES15calendardayspriortothedateofthepreconstructionconferencefor

acceptance.

F. Priortoanyworkerforthecontractororsubcontractorsbeginningwork,theyshall

undergoasafetybriefingprovidedbytheSSHOorhis/herdesignatedrepresentative.As

aminimum,thisbriefingshallincludeinformationonthesite-specifichazards,

constructionlimits,VAMCsafetyguidelines,meansofegress,breakareas,workhours,

locationsofrestrooms,useofVAMCequipment,emergencyprocedures,accident

reportingetc...DocumentationshallbeprovidedtotheResidentEngineerthat

individualshaveundergonecontractor’ssafetybriefing.

G. Ongoingsafetytrainingwillbeaccomplishedintheformofweeklydocumentedsafety

meeting.

1.9INSPECTIONS:

A. TheSSHOshallconductfrequentandregularsafetyinspections(daily)ofthesiteand

eachofthesubcontractorsCPsshallconductfrequentandregularsafetyinspections

(daily)ofthetheirworkoperationsasrequiredby29CFR1926.20(b)(2).Eachweek,the

SSHOshallconductaformaldocumentedinspectionoftheentireconstructionareas

withthesubcontractors’“TradeSafetyandHealthCPs”presentintheirworkareas.

Coordinatewith,andreportfindingsandcorrectiveactionsweeklytoResidentEngineer

andFacilitySafetyManager.

1.10ACCIDENTS,OSHA300LOGS,ANDMAN-HOURS:

A. NotifytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerassoonaspractical,butno

morethanfourhoursafteranyaccidentmeetingthedefinitionofOSHARecordable

InjuriesorIllnessesorHighVisibilityAccidents,propertydamageequaltoorgreater

than$5,000,oranyweighthandlingequipmentaccident.Withinnotificationinclude

contractorname;contracttitle;typeofcontract;nameofactivity,installationor

locationwhereaccidentoccurred;dateandtimeofaccident;namesofpersonnel


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injured;extentofpropertydamage,ifany;extentofinjury,ifknown,andbrief

descriptionofaccident(toincludetypeofconstructionequipmentused,PPEused,etc.).

PreservetheconditionsandevidenceontheaccidentsiteuntiltheResidentEngineer

andFacilitySafetyManagerdeterminewhetheragovernmentinvestigationwillbe

conducted.

B. Conductanaccidentinvestigationforrecordableinjuriesandillnesses,forMedical

TreatmentdefinedinparagraphDEFINITIONS,andpropertydamageaccidentsresulting

inatleast$20,000indamages,toestablishtherootcause(s)oftheaccident.Complete

theVAForm2162,andprovidethereporttotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety

Managerwithin5calendardaysoftheaccident.TheResidentEngineerandFacility

SafetyManagerwillprovidecopiesofanyrequiredorspecialforms.

C. Asummationofallman-hoursworkedbythecontractorandassociatedsub-contractors

foreachmonthwillbereportedtotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager

monthly.

D. AsummationofallOSHArecordableaccidentsexperiencedonsitebythecontractor

andassociatedsub-contractorsforeachmonthwillbeprovidedtotheResident

EngineerandFacilitySafetyManagermonthly.Thecontractorandassociatedsub-

contractors’OSHA300logswillbemadeavailabletotheResidentEngineerandFacility

SafetyManagerasrequested.

1.11PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT(PPE):

A. PPEisgovernedinallareasbythenatureoftheworktheemployeeisperforming.For

example,specificPPErequiredforperformingworkonelectricalequipmentisidentified

inNFPA70E,StandardforElectricalSafetyintheWorkplace.

B. MandatoryPPEincludes:

1. HardHats–unlesswrittenauthorizationisgivenbytheResidentEngineerand

FacilitySafetyManagerincircumstancesofworkoperationsthathavelimited

potentialforfallingobjecthazardssuchasduringfinishingworkorminor

remodeling.Withauthorizationtorelaxtherequirementofhardhats,ifaworker


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becomesexposedtoanoverheadfallingobjecthazard,thenhardhatswouldbe

requiredinaccordancewiththeOSHAregulations.

2. Safetyglasses-unlesswrittenauthorizationisgivenbytheResidentEngineerand

FacilitySafetyManagerappropriatesafetyglassesmeetingtheANSIZ.87.1standard

mustbewornbyeachpersononsite.

3. AppropriateSafetyShoes–basedonthehazardspresent,safetyshoesmeetingthe

requirementsofASTMF2413-11shallbewornbyeachpersononsiteunlesswritten

authorizationisgivenbytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager.

4. Hearingprotection-Usepersonalhearingprotectionatalltimesindesignatednoise

hazardousareasorwhenperformingnoisehazardoustasks.

1.12INFECTIONCONTROL

A. InfectionControliscriticalinallmedicalcenterfacilities.Interiorconstructionactivities

causingdisturbanceofexistingdust,orcreatingnewdust,mustbeconductedwithin

ventilation-controlledareasthatminimizetheflowofairborneparticlesintopatient

areas.

B. AnAHAassociatedwithinfectioncontrolwillbeperformedbyVApersonnelin

accordancewithFGIGuidelines(i.e.InfectionControlRiskAssessment(ICRA)).TheICRA

procedurefoundontheAmericanSocietyforHealthcareEngineering(ASHE)website

willbeutilized.RiskclassificationsofClassIIorlowerwillrequireapprovalbythe

ResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerbeforebeginninganyconstructionwork.

RiskclassificationsofClassIIIorhigherwillrequireapermitbeforebeginningany

constructionwork.InfectionControlpermitswillbeissuedbytheResidentEngineer.

TheInfectionControlPermitswillbepostedoutsidetheappropriateconstructionarea.

Morethanonepermitmaybeissuedforaconstructionprojectiftheworkislocatedin

separateareasrequiringseparateclasses.Theprimaryprojectscopeareaforthis

projectis:Class[____},however,workoutsidetheprimaryprojectscopeareamayvary.

Therequiredinfectioncontrolprecautionswitheachclassareasfollows:

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a. DuringConstructionWork:

1) NotifytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager

2) Executeworkbymethodstominimizeraisingdustfromconstruction

operations.

3) Ceilingtiles:Immediatelyreplaceaceilingtilesdisplacedforvisual

inspection.

b. UponCompletion:

1) Cleanworkareauponcompletionoftask


2. ClassIIrequirements:



2) Provideactivemeanstopreventairbornedustfromdispersinginto

atmospheresuchaswetmethodsortoolmounteddustcollectorswhere

possible.

3) Watermistworksurfacestocontroldustwhilecutting.

4) Sealunuseddoorswithducttape.

5) Blockoffandsealairvents.

6) RemoveorisolateHVACsysteminareaswhereworkisbeingperformed.

b. UponCompletion:

1) Wipeworksurfaceswithcleaner/disinfectant.

2) Containconstructionwastebeforetransportintightlycoveredcontainers.

3) Wetmopand/orvacuumwithHEPAfilteredvacuumbeforeleavingwork

area.

4) Uponcompletion,restoreHVACsystemwhereworkwasperformed

5) NotifytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety

3. ClassIIIrequirements:


1) ObtainpermitfromtheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager


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2) RemoveorIsolateHVACsysteminareawhereworkisbeingdonetoprevent

contaminationofductsystem.

3) Completeallcriticalbarriersi.e.sheetrock,plywood,plastic,tosealarea

fromnonworkareaorimplementcontrolcubemethod(cartwithplastic

coveringandsealedconnectiontoworksitewithHEPAvacuumfor

vacuumingpriortoexit)beforeconstructionbegins.Installconstruction

barriersandceilingprotectioncarefully,outsideofnormalworkhours.

4) Maintainnegativeairpressure,0.01inchesofwatergauge,withinworksite

utilizingHEPAequippedairfiltrationunitsandcontinuouslymonitoredwitha

digitaldisplay,recordingandalarminstrument,whichmustbecalibratedon

installation,maintainedwithperiodiccalibrationandmonitoredbythe

contractor.


6) Covertransportreceptaclesorcarts.Tapecoveringunlesssolidlid.

b. UponCompletion:

1) Donotremovebarriersfromworkareauntilcompletedprojectisinspected

bytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerandthoroughly

cleanedbytheVAEnvironmentalServicesDepartment.

2) Removeconstructionbarriersandceilingprotectioncarefullytominimize

spreadingofdirtanddebrisassociatedwithconstruction,outsideofnormal

workhours.

3) VacuumworkareawithHEPAfilteredvacuums.

4) Wetmopareawithcleaner/disinfectant.

5) Uponcompletion,restoreHVACsystemwhereworkwasperformed.

6) ReturnpermittotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager

4. ClassIVrequirements:


1) ObtainpermitfromtheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager


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2) IsolateHVACsysteminareawhereworkisbeingdonetoprevent

contaminationofductsystem.

3) Completeallcriticalbarriersi.e.sheetrock,plywood,plastic,tosealarea

fromnonworkareaorimplementcontrolcubemethod(cartwithplastic

coveringandsealedconnectiontoworksitewithHEPAvacuumfor

vacuumingpriortoexit)beforeconstructionbegins.Installconstruction

barriersandceilingprotectioncarefully,outsideofnormalworkhours.

4) MaintainnegativeairpressurewithinworksiteutilizingHEPAequippedair

filtrationunits.

5) Sealholes,pipes,conduits,andpunctures.

6) Constructanteroomandrequireallpersonneltopassthroughthisroomso

theycanbevacuumedusingaHEPAvacuumcleanerbeforeleavingworksite

ortheycanwearclothorpapercoverallsthatareremovedeachtimethey

leaveworksite.

7) Allpersonnelenteringworksitearerequiredtowearshoecovers.Shoe

coversmustbechangedeachtimetheworkerexitstheworkarea.

b. UponCompletion:

1) Donotremovebarriersfromworkareauntilcompletedprojectisinspected

bytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerwiththoroughcleaning

bytheVAEnvironmentalServicesDept.

2) Removeconstructionbarriersandceilingprotectioncarefullytominimize

spreadingofdirtanddebrisassociatedwithconstruction,outsideofnormal

workhours.


4) Covertransportreceptaclesorcarts.Tapecoveringunlesssolidlid.

5) VacuumworkareawithHEPAfilteredvacuums.

6) Wetmopareawithcleaner/disinfectant.

7) Uponcompletion,restoreHVACsystemwhereworkwasperformed.

8) ReturnpermittotheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager


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C. Barriersshallbeerectedasrequiredbaseduponclassification(ClassIII&IVrequires

barriers)andshallbeconstructedasfollows:

1. ClassIIIandIV-closeddoorwithmaskingtapeappliedovertheframeanddooris

acceptableforprojectsthatcanbecontainedinasingleroom.

2. Construction,demolitionorreconstructionnotcapableofcontainmentwithina

singleroommusthavethefollowingbarrierserectedandmadepresentableon

hospitaloccupiedside:

a. ClassIII&IV(wheredustcontrolistheonlyhazard,andanagreementisreached

withtheResidentEngineerandMedicalCenter)-Airtightplasticbarrierthat

extendsfromthefloortoceiling.Seamsmustbesealedwithducttapeto

preventdustanddebrisfromescaping

b. ClassIII&IV-Drywallbarriererectedwithjointscoveredorsealedtoprevent

dustanddebrisfromescaping.

c. ClassIII&IV-Sealallpenetrationsinexistingbarrierairtight

d. ClassIII&IV-Barriersatpenetrationofceilingenvelopes,chasesandceiling

spacestostopmovementairanddebris

e. ClassIVonly-Anteroomordoubleentranceopeningsthatallowworkersto

removeprotectiveclothingorvacuumoffexistingclothing

f. ClassIII&IV-Atelevatorsshaftsorstairwayswithinthefieldofconstruction,

overlappingflapminimumoftwofeetwideofpolyethyleneenclosuresfor

personnelaccess.

D. ProductsandMaterials:

1. SheetPlastic:Fireretardantpolystyrene,6-milthicknessmeetinglocalfirecodes

2. BarrierDoors:SelfClosingOne-hourfire-ratedsolidcorewoodinsteelframe,

painted

3. Dustproofone-hourfire-rateddrywall

4. HighEfficiencyParticulateAir-Equippedfiltrationmachineratedat95%captureof

0.3micronsincludingpollen,moldsporesanddustparticles.HEPAfiltersshould

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primaryandsecondaryfiltrationsunits.Maintenanceofequipmentand

replacementoftheHEPAfiltersandotherfilterswillbeinaccordancewith

manufacturer’sinstructions.

5. ExhaustHoses:Heavyduty,flexiblesteelreinforced;VentilationBlowerHose

6. AdhesiveWalk-offMats:Provideminimumsizematsof24inchesx36inches

7. Disinfectant:Hospital-approveddisinfectantorequivalentproduct

8. PortableCeilingAccessModule

E. Beforeanyconstructiononsitebegins,allcontractorpersonnelinvolvedinthe

constructionorrenovationactivityshallbeeducatedandtrainedininfectionprevention

measuresestablishedbythemedicalcenter.

F. Adustcontrolprogramwillbeestablishandmaintainedaspartofthecontractor’s

infectionpreventivemeasuresinaccordancewiththeFGIGuidelinesforDesignand

ConstructionofHealthcareFacilities.Priortostartofwork,prepareaplandetailing

project-specificdustprotectionmeasureswithassociatedproductdata,including

periodicstatusreports,andsubmittoResidentEngineerandFacilityCSCforreviewfor

compliancewithcontractrequirementsinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOP

DRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES.

G. MedicalcenterInfectionControlpersonnelwillmonitorforairbornedisease(e.g.

aspergillosis)duringconstruction.Abaselineofconditionswillbeestablishedbythe

medicalcenterpriortothestartofworkandperiodicallyduringtheconstructionstage

todetermineimpactofconstructionactivitiesonindoorairqualitywithsafethresholds

established.

H. Ingeneral,thefollowingpreventivemeasuresshallbeadoptedduringconstructionto

keepdowndustandpreventmold.

1. Contractorshallverifythatconstructionexhausttoexteriorisnotreintroducedto

themedicalcenterthroughintakevents,orbuildingopenings.HEPAfiltrationis

requiredwheretheexhaustdustmayreenterthemedicalcenter.

2. Exhausthosesshallbeexhaustedsothatdustisnotreintroducedtothemedical

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3. AdhesiveWalk-off/CarpetWalk-offMatsshallbeusedatallinteriortransitionsfrom

theconstructionareatooccupiedmedicalcenterarea.Thesematsshallbechanged

asoftenasrequiredtomaintaincleanworkareasdirectlyoutsideconstructionarea

atalltimes.

4. Vacuumandwetmopalltransitionareasfromconstructiontotheoccupiedmedical

centerattheendofeachworkday.VacuumshallutilizeHEPAfiltration.Maintain

surroundingareafrequently.Removedebrisasitiscreated.Transporttheseoutside

theconstructionareaincontainerswithtightlyfittinglids.

5. Thecontractorshallnothauldebristhroughpatient-careareaswithoutprior

approvaloftheResidentEngineerandtheMedicalCenter.When,approved,debris

shallbehauledinencloseddustproofcontainersorwrappedinplasticandsealed

withducttape.Nosharpobjectsshouldbeallowedtocutthroughtheplastic.Wipe

downtheexteriorofthecontainerswithadampragtoremovedust.Allequipment,

tools,material,etc.transportedthroughoccupiedareasshallbemadefreefrom

dustandmoisturebyvacuumingandwipedown.

6. Thereshallbenostandingwaterduringconstruction.Thisincludeswaterin

equipmentdrippansandopencontainerswithintheconstructionareas.All

accidentalspillsmustbecleanedupanddriedwithin12hours.Removeanddispose

ofporousmaterialsthatremaindampformorethan72hours.

7. Atcompletion,removeconstructionbarriersandceilingprotectioncarefully,outside

ofnormalworkhours.Vacuumandcleanallsurfacesfreeofdustaftertheremoval.

I. FinalCleanup:

1. Uponcompletionofproject,orasworkprogresses,removeallconstructiondebris

fromaboveceiling,verticalshaftsandutilitychasesthathavebeenpartofthe

construction.

2. PerformHEPAvacuumcleaningofallsurfacesintheconstructionarea.Thisincludes

walls,ceilings,cabinets,furniture(built-inorfreestanding),partitions,flooring,etc.

3. Allnewairductsshallbecleanedpriortofinalinspection.


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1.13TUBERCULOSISSCREENING

A. Contractorshallprovidewrittencertificationthatallcontractemployeesassignedtothe

worksitehavehadapre-placementtuberculinscreeningwithin90dayspriorto

assignmenttotheworksiteandbeenfoundhavenegativeTBscreeningreactions.

ContractorsshallberequiredtoshowdocumentationofnegativeTBscreeningreactions

foranyadditionalworkerswhoareaddedafterthe90-dayrequirementbeforetheywill

beallowedtoworkontheworksite.NOTE:ThiscanbetheCenterforDiseaseControl

(CDC)andPreventionandtwo-stepskintestingoraFoodandDrugAdministration

(FDA)-approvedbloodtest.

1. Contractemployeesmanifestingpositivescreeningreactionstothetuberculinshall

beexaminedaccordingtocurrentCDCguidelinespriortoworkingonVHAproperty.

2. Subsequently,iftheemployeeisfoundwithoutevidenceofactive(infectious)

pulmonaryTB,astatementdocumentingexaminationbyaphysicianshallbeonfile

withtheemployer(constructioncontractor),notingthattheemployeewitha

positivetuberculinscreeningtestiswithoutevidenceofactive(infectious)

pulmonaryTB.

3. Iftheemployeeisfoundwithevidenceofactive(infectious)pulmonaryTB,the

employeeshallrequiretreatmentwithasubsequentstatementtothefactonfile

withtheemployerbeforebeingallowedtoreturntoworkonVHAproperty.

1.14FIRESAFETY

A. FireSafetyPlan:Establishandmaintainasite-specificfireprotectionprogramin

accordancewith29CFR1926.Priortostartofwork,prepareaplandetailingproject-

specificfiresafetymeasures,includingperiodicstatusreports,andsubmittoResident

EngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerforcompliancewithcontractrequirementsin

accordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES.

ThisplanmaybeanelementoftheAccidentPreventionPlan.

B. SiteandBuildingAccess:Maintainfreeandunobstructedaccesstofacilityemergency

servicesandforfire,policeandotheremergencyresponseforcesinaccordancewith

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C. Separatetemporaryfacilities,suchastrailers,storagesheds,anddumpsters,from

existingbuildingsandnewconstructionbydistancesinaccordancewithNFPA241.For

smallfacilitieswithlessthan6m(20feet)exposingoveralllength,separateby3m(10

feet).

D. TemporaryConstructionPartitions:

1. Installandmaintaintemporaryconstructionpartitionstoprovidesmoke-tight

separationsbetweenconstructionareasandadjoiningareas.Constructpartitionsof

gypsumboardortreatedplywood(flamespreadratingof25orlessinaccordance

withASTME84)onbothsidesoffireretardanttreatedwoodormetalsteelstuds.

Extendthepartitionsthroughsuspendedceilingstofloorslabdeckorroof.Seal

jointsandpenetrations.Atdooropenings,installClassC,¾hourfire/smokerated

doorswithself-closingdevices.

2. Installtemporaryconstructionpartitionsasshownondrawingstomaintainintegrity

ofexistingexitstairenclosures,exitpassageways,fire-ratedenclosuresofhazardous

areas,horizontalexits,smokebarriers,verticalshaftsandopeningsenclosures.

3. Closeopeningsinsmokebarriersandfire-ratedconstructiontomaintainfireratings.

Sealpenetrationswithlistedthrough-penetrationfirestopmaterialsinaccordance

withSection078400,FIRESTOPPING.

E. TemporaryHeatingandElectrical:Install,useandmaintaininstallationsinaccordance

with29CFR1926,NFPA241andNFPA70.

F. MeansofEgress:Donotblockexitingforoccupiedbuildings,includingpathsfromexits

toroads.MinimizedisruptionsandcoordinatewithResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety

Manager.

G. EgressRoutesforConstructionWorkers:Maintainfreeandunobstructedegress.Inspect

daily.ReportfindingsandcorrectiveactionsweeklytoResidentEngineerandFacility

SafetyManager.

H. FireExtinguishers:Provideandmaintainextinguishersinconstructionareasand

temporarystorageareasinaccordancewith29CFR1926,NFPA241andNFPA10.


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I. FlammableandCombustibleLiquids:Store,dispenseanduseliquidsinaccordancewith

29CFR1926,NFPA241andNFPA30.

K. Sprinklers:Install,testandactivatenewautomaticsprinklerspriortoremovingexisting

sprinklers.

L. ExistingFireProtection:Donotimpairautomaticsprinklers,smokeandheatdetection,

andfirealarmsystems,exceptforportionsimmediatelyunderconstruction,and

temporarilyforconnections.Providefirewatchforimpairmentsmorethan4hoursina

24-hourperiod.RequestinterruptionsinaccordancewithArticle,OPERATIONSAND

STORAGEAREAS,andcoordinatewithResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManager.All

existingortemporaryfireprotectionsystems(firealarms,sprinklers)locatedin

constructionareasshallbetestedascoordinatedwiththemedicalcenter.Parameters

forthetestingandresultsofanytestsperformedshallberecordedbythemedical

centerandcopiesprovidedtotheResidentEngineer.

M. SmokeDetectors:Preventaccidentaloperation.Removetemporarycoversatendof

workoperationseachday.CoordinatewithResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety

Manager.

N. HotWork:PerformandsafeguardhotworkoperationsinaccordancewithNFPA241

andNFPA51B.CoordinatewithResidentEngineer.ObtainpermitsfromResident

Engineeratleasttwenty-four(24)hoursinadvance.

O. FireHazardPreventionandSafetyInspections:Inspectentireconstructionareasweekly.

Coordinatewith,andreportfindingsandcorrectiveactionsweeklytoResidentEngineer

andFacilitySafetyManager.

P. Smoking:Smokingisprohibitedinandadjacenttoconstructionareasinsideexisting

buildingsandadditionsunderconstruction.Inseparateanddetachedbuildingsunder

construction,smokingisprohibitedexceptindesignatedsmokingrestareas.

Q. DisposeofwasteanddebrisinaccordancewithNFPA241.Removefrombuildingsdaily.

1.15ELECTRICAL

A. AllelectricalworkshallcomplywithNFPA70(NEC),NFPA70B,NFPA70E,29CFRPart

1910SubpartJ–GeneralEnvironmentalControls,29CFRPart1910SubpartS–


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Electrical,and29CFR1926SubpartKinadditiontootherreferencesrequiredby

contract.

B. Allqualifiedpersonsperformingelectricalworkunderthiscontractshallbelicensed

journeymanormasterelectricians.Allapprenticeelectriciansperformingunderthis

contractshallbedeemedunqualifiedpersonsunlesstheyareworkingunderthe

immediatesupervisionofalicensedelectricianormasterelectrician.

C. Allelectricalworkwillbeaccomplishedde-energizedandintheElectricallySafeWork

Condition(refertoNFPA70EforWorkInvolvingElectricalHazards,including

ExemptionstoWorkPermit).AnyContractor,subcontractorortemporaryworkerwho

failstofullycomplywiththisrequirementissubjecttoimmediateterminationin

accordancewithFARclause52.236-5(c).Onlyinrarecircumstancewhereachievingan

electricallysafeworkconditionpriortobeginningworkwouldincreaseorcause

additionalhazards,orisinfeasibleduetoequipmentdesignoroperationallimitationsis

energizedworkpermitted.TheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManagerwith

approvaloftheMedicalCenterDirectorwillmakethedeterminationifthe

circumstanceswouldmeettheexceptionoutlinedabove.AnAHAspecifictoenergized

workactivitieswillbedeveloped,reviewed,andacceptedpriortothestartofthatwork.

1. DevelopmentofaHazardousElectricalEnergyControlProcedureisrequiredpriorto

de-energization.AsingleSimpleLockout/TagoutProcedureformultiplework

operationscanonlybeusedforworkinvolvingqualifiedperson(s)de-energizingone

setofconductorsorcircuitpartsource.TaskspecificComplexLockout/Tagout

Proceduresarerequiredatallothertimes.

2. Verificationoftheabsenceofvoltageafterde-energizationandlockout/tagoutis

considered“energizedelectricalwork”(livework)underNFPA70E,andshallonly

beperformedbyqualifiedpersonswearingappropriateshockprotective(voltage

rated)glovesandarcratepersonalprotectiveclothingandequipment,using

UnderwritersLaboratories(UL)testedandappropriatelyratedcontactelectrical

testinginstrumentsorequipmentappropriatefortheenvironmentinwhichthey

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3. PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)andelectricaltestinginstrumentswillbe

readilyavailableforinspectionbytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafety

Manager.

D. Beforebeginninganyelectricalwork,anActivityHazardAnalysis(AHA)willbe

conductedtoincludeShockHazardandArcFlashHazardanalyses(NFPATablescanbe

usedonlyasalastalterativeanditisstronglysuggestedafullArcFlashHazardAnalyses

beconducted).WorkshallnotbeginuntiltheAHAfortheworkactivityhasbeen

acceptedbytheResidentEngineerandFacilitySafetyManageranddiscussedwithall

engagedintheactivity,includingtheContractor,subcontractor(s),andGovernmenton-

siterepresentativesatpreparatoryandinitialcontrolphasemeetings.

E. Ground-faultcircuitinterrupters.All120-volt,single-phase15-and20-ampere

receptacleoutletsonconstructionsitesshallhaveapprovedground-faultcircuit

interruptersforpersonnelprotection.“AssuredEquipmentGroundingConductor

Program”onlyisnotallowed.

1.16FALLPROTECTION

A. Thefallprotection(FP)thresholdheightrequirementis6ft(1.8m)forALLWORK,

unlessspecifieddifferentlyortheOSHA29CFR1926requirementsaremorestringent,

toincludesteelerectionactivities,systems-engineeredactivities(prefabricated)metal

buildings,residential(wood)constructionandscaffoldingwork.

1. TheuseofaSafetyMonitoringSystem(SMS)asafallprotectionmethodis

prohibited.

2. TheuseofControlledAccessZone(CAZ)asafallprotectionmethodisprohibited.

3. AWarningLineSystem(WLS)mayONLYbeusedonfloorsorflatorlow-slopedroofs

(between0-18.4degreesor4:12slope)andshallbeerectedaroundallsidesofthe

workarea(See29CFR1926.502(f)forconstructionofWLSrequirements).Working

withintheWLSdoesnotrequireFP.Noworkershallbeallowedintheareabetween

therooforflooredgeandtheWLSwithoutFP.FPisrequiredwhenworkingoutside

theWLS.

4. FallprotectionwhileusingaladderwillbegovernedbytheOSHArequirements.


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1.17SCAFFOLDSANDOTHERWORKPLATFORMS

A. Allscaffoldsandotherworkplatformsconstructionactivitiesshallcomplywith29CFR

1926SubpartL.

B. Thefallprotection(FP)thresholdheightrequirementis6ft(1.8m)asstatedinSection

1.16.

C. Thefollowinghierarchyandprohibitionsshallbefollowedinselectingappropriatework

platforms.

1. Scaffolds,platforms,ortemporaryfloorsshallbeprovidedforallworkexceptthat

canbeperformedsafelyfromthegroundorsimilarfooting.

2. Ladderslessthan20feetmaybeusedasworkplatformsonlywhenuseofsmall

handtoolsorhandlingoflightmaterialisinvolved.

3. Ladderjacks,lean-to,andprop-scaffoldsareprohibited.

4. Emergencydescentdevicesshallnotbeusedasworkingplatforms.

D. Contractorsshalluseascaffoldtaggingsysteminwhichallscaffoldsaretaggedbythe

CompetentPerson.Tagsshallbecolor-coded:greenindicatesthescaffoldhasbeen

inspectedandissafetouse;redindicatesthescaffoldisunsafetouse.Tagsshallbe

readilyvisible,madeofmaterialsthatwillwithstandtheenvironmentinwhichtheyare

used,belegibleandshallinclude:

1. TheCompetentPerson’snameandsignature;

2. Datesofinitialandlastinspections.

E. MastClimbingworkplatforms:Whenaccessladders,includingmastsdesignedas

ladders,exceed20ft(6m)inheight,positivefallprotectionshallbeused.

1.18CONTROLOFHAZARDOUSENERGY(LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

A. Allinstallation,maintenance,andservicingofequipmentormachineryshallcomply

with29CFR1910.147exceptforspecificallyreferencedoperationsin29CFR1926such

asconcrete&masonryequipment[1926.702(j)],heavymachinery&equipment

[1926.600(a)(3)(i)],andprocesssafetymanagementofhighlyhazardouschemicals

(1926.64).Controlofhazardouselectricalenergyduringtheinstallation,maintenance,


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orservicingofelectricalequipmentshallcomplywithSection1.15toincludeNFPA70E

andotherVAspecificrequirementsdiscussedinthesection.

1.19CONFINEDSPACEENTRY

A. Allconfinedspaceentryshallcomplywith29CFR1910.146exceptforspecifically

referencedoperationsin29CFR1926suchasexcavations/trenches[1926.651(g)].

B. Asite-specificConfinedSpaceEntryPlan(includingpermittingprocess)shallbe

developedandsubmittedtotheResidentEngineerand/orFacilitySafetyManager.

1.20WELDINGANDCUTTING

Asspecifiedinsection1.14,HotWork:Performandsafeguardhotworkoperationsin

accordancewithNFPA241andNFPA51B.CoordinatewithResidentEngineerand/or

FacilitySafetyManager.Obtainpermitsfrom//ResidentEngineer//ProjectManager

//and/orFacilitySafety//Manager//Officer//and/orotherGovernmentDesignated

Authority//atleast____hoursinadvance//.//Designatecontractor'sresponsible

project-sitefirepreventionprogrammanagertopermithotwork.//

1.21LADDERS

A. AllLadderuseshallcomplywith29CFR1926SubpartX.

B. Allportableladdersshallbeofsufficientlengthandshallbeplacedsothatworkerswill

notstretchorassumeahazardousposition.

C. Manufacturersafetylabelsshallbeinplaceonladders

D. StepLaddersshallnotbeusedintheclosedposition

E. Topstepsorcapofstepladdersshallnotbeusedasastep

F. Portableladders,usedastemporaryaccess,shallextendatleast3ft(0.9m)abovethe

upperlandingsurface.

1. Whena3ft(0.9-m)extensionisnotpossible,agraspingdevice(suchasagrabrail)

shallbeprovidedtoassistworkersinmountinganddismountingtheladder.

2. Innocaseshallthelengthoftheladderbesuchthatladderdeflectionunderaload

would,byitself,causetheladdertoslipfromitssupport.

G. Laddersshallbeinspectedforvisibledefectsonadailybasisandafteranyoccurrence

thatcouldaffecttheirsafeuse.Brokenordamagedladdersshallbeimmediatelytagged


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"DONOTUSE,"orwithsimilarwording,andwithdrawnfromserviceuntilrestoredtoa

conditionmeetingtheiroriginaldesign.

1.22FLOOR&WALLOPENINGS

A. Allfloorandwallopeningsshallcomplywith29CFR1926SubpartM.

B. Floorandroofholes/openingsareanythatmeasureover2in(51mm)inanydirection

ofawalking/workingsurfacewhichpersonsmaytriporfallintoorwhereobjectsmay

falltothelevelbelow.See21.Fforcoveringandlabelingrequirements.Skylights

locatedinfloorsorroofsareconsideredfloororroofhole/openings.

C. Allfloor,roofopeningsorholeintowhichapersoncanaccidentallywalkorfallthrough

shallbeguardedeitherbyarailingsystemwithtoeboardsalongallexposedsidesora

load-bearingcover.Whenthecoverisnotinplace,theopeningorholeshallbe

protectedbyaremovableguardrailsystemorshallbeattendedwhentheguarding

systemhasbeenremoved,orotherfallprotectionsystem.

1. Coversshallbecapableofsupporting,withoutfailure,atleasttwicetheweightof

theworker,equipmentandmaterialcombined.

2. Coversshallbesecuredwheninstalled,clearlymarkedwiththeword“HOLE”,

“COVER”or“Danger,RoofOpening-DoNotRemove”orcolor-codedorequivalent

methods(e.g.,redororange“X”).Workersmustbemadeawareofthemeaningfor

colorcodingandequivalentmethods.

3. Roofingmaterial,suchasroofingmembrane,insulationorfelts,coveringorpartly

coveringopeningsorholes,shallbeimmediatelycutout.Noholeoropeningshall

beleftunattendedunlesscovered.

4. Non-load-bearingskylightsshallbeguardedbyaload-bearingskylightscreen,cover,

orrailingsystemalongallexposedsides.

5. Workersareprohibitedfromstanding/walkingonskylights.

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014219-1of10

SECTION014219REFERENCESTANDARDS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiestheavailabilityandsourceofreferencesandstandardsspecifiedin

theprojectmanualunderparagraphsAPPLICABLEPUBLICATIONSand/orshownonthe

drawings.

1.2AVAILABILITYOFSPECIFICATIONSLISTEDINTHEGSAINDEXOFFEDERALSPECIFICATIONS,STANDARDSANDCOMMERCIALITEMDESCRIPTIONSFPMRPART101-29(FAR52.211-1)(AUG1998)

A. TheGSAIndexofFederalSpecifications,StandardsandCommercialItemDescriptions,

FPMRPart101-29andcopiesofspecifications,standards,andcommercialitem

descriptionscitedinthesolicitationmaybeobtainedforafeebysubmittingarequest

to–GSAFederalSupplyService,SpecificationsSection,Suite8100,470EastL’Enfant

Plaza,SW,Washington,DC20407,Telephone(202)619-8925,Facsimile(202)619-8978.

B. IftheGeneralServicesAdministration,DepartmentofAgriculture,orDepartmentof

VeteransAffairsissuedthissolicitation,asinglecopyofspecifications,standards,and

commercialitemdescriptionscitedinthissolicitationmaybeobtainedfreeofchargeby

submittingarequesttotheaddresseeinparagraph(a)ofthisprovision.Additional

copieswillbeissuedforafee.

1.3AVAILABILITYFOREXAMINATIONOFSPECIFICATIONSNOTLISTEDINTHEGSAINDEXOFFEDERALSPECIFICATIONS,STANDARDSANDCOMMERCIALITEMDESCRIPTIONS(FAR52.211-4)(JUN1988)

Thespecificationsandstandardscitedinthissolicitationcanbeexaminedatthe

followinglocation:

DEPARMENTOFVETERANSAFFAIRS

OfficeofConstruction&FacilitiesManagement

FacilitiesQualityService(00CFM1A)

425EyeStreetN.W,(sixthfloor)

Washington,DC20001


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TelephoneNumbers:(202)632-5249or(202)632-5178

Between9:00AM-3:00PM

1.4AVAILABILITYOFSPECIFICATIONSNOTLISTEDINTHEGSAINDEXOFFEDERALSPECIFICATIONS,STANDARDSANDCOMMERCIALITEMDESCRIPTIONS(FAR52.211-3)(JUN1988)

Thespecificationscitedinthissolicitationmaybeobtainedfromtheassociationsor

organizationslistedbelow.

AA AluminumAssociationInc.

http://www.aluminum.org

AABC AssociatedAirBalanceCouncil

http://www.aabchq.com

AAMA AmericanArchitecturalManufacturer'sAssociation

http://www.aamanet.org

AAN AmericanNurseryandLandscapeAssociation

http://www.anla.org

AASHTO AmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTransportationOfficials

http://www.aashto.org

AATCC AmericanAssociationofTextileChemistsandColorists

http://www.aatcc.org

ACGIH AmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienists

http://www.acgih.org

ACIAmericanConcreteInstitute

http://www.aci-int.net

ACPA AmericanConcretePipeAssociation

http://www.concrete-pipe.org

ACPPA AmericanConcretePressurePipeAssociation

http://www.acppa.org

ADC AirDiffusionCouncil

http://flexibleduct.org


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AGA AmericanGasAssociation

http://www.aga.org

AGC AssociatedGeneralContractorsofAmerica

http://www.agc.org

AGMA AmericanGearManufacturersAssociation,Inc.

http://www.agma.org

AHAM AssociationofHomeApplianceManufacturers

http://www.aham.org

AIAAmericanInstituteofArchitects

http://www.aia.org

AISC AmericanInstituteofSteelConstruction

http://www.aisc.org

AISI AmericanIronandSteelInstitute

http://www.steel.org

AITC AmericanInstituteofTimberConstruction

http://www.aitc-glulam.org

AMCA AirMovementandControlAssociation,Inc.

http://www.amca.org

ANLA AmericanNursery&LandscapeAssociation

http://www.anla.org

ANSI AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,Inc.

http://www.ansi.org

APA TheEngineeredWoodAssociation

http://www.apawood.org

ARIAir-ConditioningandRefrigerationInstitute

http://www.ari.org

ASAE AmericanSocietyofAgriculturalEngineers

http://www.asae.org


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ASCE AmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers

http://www.asce.org

ASHRAE AmericanSocietyofHeating,Refrigerating,and

Air-ConditioningEngineers

http://www.ashrae.org

ASME AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers

http://www.asme.org

ASSE AmericanSocietyofSanitaryEngineering

http://www.asse-plumbing.org

ASTM AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials

http://www.astm.org

AWI ArchitecturalWoodworkInstitute

http://www.awinet.org

AWS AmericanWeldingSociety

http://www.aws.org

AWWA AmericanWaterWorksAssociation

http://www.awwa.org

BHMA BuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociation

http://www.buildershardware.com

BIABrickInstituteofAmerica

http://www.bia.org

CAGI CompressedAirandGasInstitute

http://www.cagi.org

CGA CompressedGasAssociation,Inc.

http://www.cganet.com

CI TheChlorineInstitute,Inc.

http://www.chlorineinstitute.org

CISCA CeilingsandInteriorSystemsConstructionAssociation

http://www.cisca.org


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CISPI CastIronSoilPipeInstitute

http://www.cispi.org

CLFMI ChainLinkFenceManufacturersInstitute

http://www.chainlinkinfo.org

CPMB ConcretePlantManufacturersBureau

http://www.cpmb.org

CRA CaliforniaRedwoodAssociation

http://www.calredwood.org

CRSI ConcreteReinforcingSteelInstitute

http://www.crsi.org

CTICoolingTechnologyInstitute

http://www.cti.org

DHIDoorandHardwareInstitute

http://www.dhi.org

EGSA ElectricalGeneratingSystemsAssociation

http://www.egsa.org

EEIEdisonElectricInstitute

http://www.eei.org

EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAgency

http://www.epa.gov

ETLETLTestingLaboratories,Inc.

http://www.et1.com

FAA FederalAviationAdministration

http://www.faa.gov

FCC FederalCommunicationsCommission

http://www.fcc.gov

FPSTheForestProductsSociety

http://www.forestprod.org


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GANA GlassAssociationofNorthAmerica

http://www.cssinfo.com/info/gana.html/

FM FactoryMutualInsurance

http://www.fmglobal.com

GA GypsumAssociation

http://www.gypsum.org

GSA GeneralServicesAdministration

http://www.gsa.gov

HI HydraulicInstitute

http://www.pumps.org

HPVA HardwoodPlywood&VeneerAssociation

http://www.hpva.org

ICBO InternationalConferenceofBuildingOfficials

http://www.icbo.org

ICEA InsulatedCableEngineersAssociationInc.

http://www.icea.net

\ICAC InstituteofCleanAirCompanies

http://www.icac.com

IEEE InstituteofElectricalandElectronicsEngineers

http://www.ieee.org\

IMSA InternationalMunicipalSignalAssociation

http://www.imsasafety.org

IPCEA InsulatedPowerCableEngineersAssociation

NBMA MetalBuildingsManufacturersAssociation

http://www.mbma.com

MSS ManufacturersStandardizationSocietyoftheValveandFittingsIndustryInc.

http://www.mss-hq.com

NAAMM NationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers

http://www.naamm.org


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NAPHCC Plumbing-Heating-CoolingContractorsAssociation

http://www.phccweb.org.org

NBS NationalBureauofStandards

See-NIST

NBBPVI NationalBoardofBoilerandPressureVesselInspectors

http://www.nationboard.org

NEC NationalElectricCode

See-NFPANationalFireProtectionAssociation

NEMA NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation

http://www.nema.org

NFPA NationalFireProtectionAssociation

http://www.nfpa.org

NHLA NationalHardwoodLumberAssociation

http://www.natlhardwood.org

NIH NationalInstituteofHealth

http://www.nih.gov

NIST NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology

http://www.nist.gov

NLMA NortheasternLumberManufacturersAssociation,Inc.

http://www.nelma.org

NPA NationalParticleboardAssociation

18928PremiereCourt

Gaithersburg,MD20879

(301)670-0604

NSF NationalSanitationFoundation

http://www.nsf.org

NWWDA WindowandDoorManufacturersAssociation

http://www.nwwda.org


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OSHA OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration

DepartmentofLabor

http://www.osha.gov

PCA PortlandCementAssociation

http://www.portcement.org

PCIPrecastPrestressedConcreteInstitute

http://www.pci.org

PPIThePlasticPipeInstitute

http://www.plasticpipe.org

PEIPorcelainEnamelInstitute,Inc.

http://www.porcelainenamel.com

PTIPost-TensioningInstitute

http://www.post-tensioning.org

RFCI TheResilientFloorCoveringInstitute

http://www.rfci.com

RISRedwoodInspectionService

See-CRA

RMA RubberManufacturersAssociation,Inc.

http://www.rma.org

SCMA SouthernCypressManufacturersAssociation

http://www.cypressinfo.org

SDISteelDoorInstitute

http://www.steeldoor.org

IGMA InsulatingGlassManufacturersAlliance

http://www.igmaonline.org

SJI SteelJoistInstitute

http://www.steeljoist.org


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SMACNA SheetMetalandAir-ConditioningContractors

NationalAssociation,Inc.

http://www.smacna.org

SSPC TheSocietyforProtectiveCoatings

http://www.sspc.org

STISteelTankInstitute

http://www.steeltank.com

SWI SteelWindowInstitute

http://www.steelwindows.com

TCA TileCouncilofAmerica,Inc.

http://www.tileusa.com

TEMA TubularExchangeManufacturersAssociation

http://www.tema.org

TPITrussPlateInstitute,Inc.

583D'OnofrioDrive;Suite200

Madison,WI53719

(608)833-5900

UBC TheUniformBuildingCode

SeeICBO

UL Underwriters'LaboratoriesIncorporated

http://www.ul.com

ULC Underwriters'LaboratoriesofCanada

http://www.ulc.ca

WCLIB WestCoastLumberInspectionBureau

6980SWVarnsRoad,P.O.Box23145

Portland,OR97223

(503)639-0651

WRCLA WesternRedCedarLumberAssociation

P.O.Box120786


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NewBrighton,MN55112

(612)633-4334

WWPA WesternWoodProductsAssociation

http://www.wwpa.org

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014529-1of4

SECTION014529TESTINGLABORATORYSERVICES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

Thissectionspecifiesmaterialstestingactivitiesandinspectionservicesrequiredduringproject

constructiontobeprovidedbyaTestingLaboratoryretainedbyDepartmentofVeterans.


A. Thepublicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.The

publicationsarereferredtointhetextbythebasicdesignationonly.

B. AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM):

A370-12.....................................StandardTestMethodsandDefinitionsforMechanicalTesting

ofSteelProducts

C31/C31M-10.............................StandardPracticeforMakingandCuringConcreteTest

SpecimensintheField

C33/C33M-11a...........................StandardSpecificationforConcreteAggregates

C39/C39M-12.............................StandardTestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofCylindrical

ConcreteSpecimens

C109/C109M-11b......................StandardTestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulic

CementMortars

C136-06......................................StandardTestMethodforSieveAnalysisofFineandCoarse

Aggregates

C138/C138M-10b......................StandardTestMethodforDensity(UnitWeight),Yield,andAir

Content(Gravimetric)ofConcrete

C140-12......................................StandardTestMethodsforSamplingandTestingConcrete

MasonryUnitsandRelatedUnits

C143/C143M-10a.......................StandardTestMethodforSlumpofHydraulicCementConcrete

C172/C172M-10.........................StandardPracticeforSamplingFreshlyMixedConcrete

C173/C173M-10b......................StandardTestMethodforAirContentoffreshlyMixedConcrete

bytheVolumetricMethod

C330/C330M-09.........................StandardSpecificationforLightweightAggregatesforStructural

Concrete


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C567/C567M-11.........................StandardTestMethodforDensityStructuralLightweight

Concrete

C780-11......................................StandardTestMethodforPre-constructionandConstruction

EvaluationofMortarsforPlainandReinforcedUnitMasonry

C1019-11....................................StandardTestMethodforSamplingandTestingGrout

C1064/C1064M-11....................StandardTestMethodforTemperatureofFreshlyMixed

PortlandCementConcrete

C1077-11c..................................StandardPracticeforAgenciesTestingConcreteandConcrete

AggregatesforUseinConstructionandCriteriaforTesting

AgencyEvaluation

C1314-11a..................................StandardTestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofMasonry

Prisms

D422-63(2007)...........................StandardTestMethodforParticle-SizeAnalysisofSoils

D698-07e1.................................StandardTestMethodsforLaboratoryCompaction

CharacteristicsofSoilUsingStandardEffort

E94-04(2010).............................StandardGuideforRadiographicExamination

E164-08......................................StandardPracticeforContactUltrasonicTestingofWeldments

E329-11c....................................StandardSpecificationforAgenciesEngagedinConstruction

Inspection,Testing,orSpecialInspection

E543-09......................................StandardSpecificationforAgenciesPerformingNon-Destructive

Testing

E605-93(R2011).........................StandardTestMethodsforThicknessandDensityofSprayed

FireResistiveMaterial(SFRM)AppliedtoStructuralMembers

E709-08......................................StandardGuideforMagneticParticleExamination

E1155-96(R2008).......................DeterminingFFFloorFlatnessandFLFloorLevelnessNumbers

C. AmericanWeldingSociety(AWS):

D1.D1.1M-10.............................StructuralWeldingCode-Steel

1.3REQUIREMENTS:

A. AccreditationRequirements:Constructionmaterialstestinglaboratoriesmustbeaccreditedbya

laboratoryaccreditationauthorityandwillberequiredtosubmitacopyoftheCertificateof

AccreditationandScopeofAccreditation.Thelaboratory’sscopeofaccreditationmustinclude

theappropriateASTMstandards(i.e.;E329,C1077,D3666,D3740,A880,E543)listedinthe


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technicalsectionsofthespecifications.LaboratoriesengagedinHazardousMaterialsTesting

shallmeettherequirementsofOSHAandEPA.Thepolicyappliestothespecificlaboratory

performingtheactualtesting,notjustthe“CorporateOffice.”

B. InspectionandTesting:Testinglaboratoryshallinspectmaterialsandworkmanshipandperform

testsdescribedhereinandadditionaltestsrequestedbyResidentEngineer.Whenitappears

materialsfurnished,orworkperformedbyContractorfailtomeetconstructioncontract

requirements,TestingLaboratoryshalldirectattentionofResidentEngineertosuchfailure.

C. WrittenReports:TestinglaboratoryshallsubmittestreportstoResidentEngineer,Contractor,

unlessotherarrangementsareagreedtoinwritingbytheResidentEngineer.Submitreportsof

teststhatfailtomeetconstructioncontractrequirementsoncoloredpaper.

D. VerbalReports:GiveverbalnotificationtoResidentEngineerimmediatelyofanyirregularity.

PART2-PRODUCTS(NOTUSED)

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1SPRAYED-ONFIREPROOFING:

A. Providefieldinspectionandtestingservicestocertifysprayed-onfireproofinghasbeenapplied

inaccordancewithcontractdocuments.

B. ObtainacopyofapprovedsubmittalsfromResidentEngineer.

C. Useapprovedinstallationintestareasascriteriaforinspectionofwork.

D. Testsprayed-onfireproofingforthicknessanddensityinaccordancewithASTME605.

1. ThicknessgaugespecifiedinASTME605maybemodifiedforpoleextensionsothat

overheadsprayedmaterialcanbereachedfromfloor.

E. Locationoftestareasforfieldtestsasfollows:

1. Thickness:Selectonebayperfloor,oronebayforeach930m2(10,000squarefeet)offloor

area,whicheverprovidesforgreaternumberoftests.Takethicknessdeterminationsfrom

eachoffollowinglocations:Metaldeck,beam,andcolumn.

2. Density:Takedensitydeterminationsfromeachfloor,oronetestfromeach930m2(10,000

squarefeet)offloorarea,whicheverprovidesforgreaternumberoftests,fromeachofthe

followingareas:Undersideofmetaldeck,beamflanges,andbeamweb.

F. Submitinspectionreports,certification,andinstancesofnoncompliancetoResidentEngineer.


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3.5TYPEOFTEST:

ApproximateNumberofTestsRequired

A. Sprayed-OnFireproofing:

ThicknessandDensityTests(ASTME605) _3tests_

D. Inspection:

TechnicalPersonnel(Work-days) _1/2__

1. Technicianstoperformtestsandinspectionlistedabove.Laboratorywillbeequippedwith

concretecylinderstoragefacilities,compressionmachine,cubemolds,proctormolds,

balances,scales,moistureovens,slumpcones,airmeter,andallnecessaryequipmentfor

compactioncontrol.

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SECTION015719TEMPORARYENVIRONMENTALCONTROLS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. ThissectionspecifiesthecontrolofenvironmentalpollutionanddamagethattheContractor

mustconsiderforair,water,andlandresources.Itincludesmanagementofvisualaesthetics,

noise,solidwaste,radiantenergy,andradioactivematerials,aswellasotherpollutantsand

resourcesencounteredorgeneratedbytheContractor.TheContractorisobligatedtoconsider

specifiedcontrolmeasureswiththecostsincludedwithinthevariouscontractitemsofwork.

B. Environmentalpollutionanddamageisdefinedasthepresenceofchemical,physical,or

biologicalelementsoragentswhich:

1. Adverselyeffecthumanhealthorwelfare,

2. Unfavorablyalterecologicalbalancesofimportancetohumanlife,

3. Effectotherspeciesofimportancetohumankind,or;

4. Degradetheutilityoftheenvironmentforaesthetic,cultural,andhistoricalpurposes.

C. DefinitionsofPollutants:

1. ChemicalWaste:Petroleumproducts,bituminousmaterials,salts,acids,alkalis,herbicides,

pesticides,organicchemicals,andinorganicwastes.

2. Debris:Combustibleandnoncombustiblewastes,suchasleaves,treetrimmings,ashes,and

wastematerialsresultingfromconstructionormaintenanceandrepairwork.

3. Sediment:Soilandotherdebristhathasbeenerodedandtransportedbyrunoffwater.

4. SolidWaste:Rubbish,debris,garbage,andotherdiscardedsolidmaterialsresultingfrom

industrial,commercial,andagriculturaloperationsandfromcommunityactivities.

5. SurfaceDischarge:Theterm"SurfaceDischarge"impliesthatthewaterisdischargedwith

possiblesheetingactionandsubsequentsoilerosionmayoccur.Watersthataresurface

dischargedmayterminateindrainageditches,stormsewers,creeks,and/or"waterofthe

UnitedStates"andwouldrequireapermittodischargewaterfromthegoverningagency.

6. Rubbish:Combustibleandnoncombustiblewastessuchaspaper,boxes,glassandcrockery,

metalandlumberscrap,tincans,andbones.


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7. SanitaryWastes:

a. Sewage:Domesticsanitarysewageandhumanandanimalwaste.

b. Garbage:Refuseandscrapsresultingfrompreparation,cooking,dispensing,and

consumptionoffood.

1.2QUALITYCONTROL

A. Establishandmaintainqualitycontrolfortheenvironmentalprotectionofallitemssetforth

herein.

B. Recordondailyreportsanyproblemsincomplyingwithlaws,regulations,andordinances.Note

anycorrectiveactiontaken.

1.3REFERENCES


publicationsarereferredtointhetextbybasicdesignationonly.

B. U.S.NationalArchivesandRecordsAdministration(NARA):

33CFR328.................................Definitions

1.4SUBMITTALS

A. InaccordancewithSection,013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES,furnish

thefollowing:

1. EnvironmentalProtectionPlan:Afterthecontractisawardedandpriortothe

commencementofthework,theContractorshallmeetwiththeResidentEngineerto

discusstheproposedEnvironmentalProtectionPlanandtodevelopmutualunderstanding

relativetodetailsofenvironmentalprotection.Notmorethan20daysafterthemeeting,

theContractorshallprepareandsubmittotheResidentEngineerforapproval,awritten

and/orgraphicEnvironmentalProtectionPlanincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

a. Name(s)ofperson(s)withintheContractor'sorganizationwhois(are)responsiblefor

ensuringadherencetotheEnvironmentalProtectionPlan.

b. Name(s)andqualificationsofperson(s)responsibleformanifestinghazardouswasteto

beremovedfromthesite.

c. Name(s)andqualificationsofperson(s)responsiblefortrainingtheContractor's

environmentalprotectionpersonnel.

d. DescriptionoftheContractor'senvironmentalprotectionpersonneltrainingprogram.

e. AlistofFederal,State,andlocallaws,regulations,andpermitsconcerning

environmentalprotection,pollutioncontrol,noisecontrolandabatementthatare


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applicabletotheContractor'sproposedoperationsandtherequirementsimposedby

thoselaws,regulations,andpermits.

f. Methodsforprotectionoffeaturestobepreservedwithinauthorizedworkareas

includingtrees,shrubs,vines,grasses,groundcover,landscapefeatures,airandwater

quality,fishandwildlife,soil,historical,andarcheologicalandculturalresources.

g. Procedurestoprovidetheenvironmentalprotectionthatcomplywiththeapplicable

lawsandregulations.Describetheprocedurestocorrectpollutionoftheenvironment

duetoaccident,naturalcauses,orfailuretofollowtheproceduresasdescribedinthe

EnvironmentalProtectionPlan.

h. Permits,licenses,andthelocationofthesolidwastedisposalarea.

i. Drawingsshowinglocationsofanyproposedtemporaryexcavationsorembankments

forhaulroads,materialstorageareas,structures,sanitaryfacilities,andstockpilesof

excessorspoilmaterials.IncludeaspartofanErosionControlPlanapprovedbythe

DistrictOfficeoftheU.S.SoilConservationServiceandtheDepartmentofVeterans

Affairs.

j. EnvironmentalMonitoringPlansforthejobsiteincludingland,water,air,andnoise.

k. WorkAreaPlanshowingtheproposedactivityineachportionoftheareaand

identifyingtheareasoflimiteduseornonuse.Planshouldincludemeasuresformarking

thelimitsofuseareas.ThisplanmaybeincorporatedwithintheErosionControlPlan.

B. ApprovaloftheContractor'sEnvironmentalProtectionPlanwillnotrelievetheContractorof

responsibilityforadequateandcontinuedcontrolofpollutantsandotherenvironmental

protectionmeasures.

1.5PROTECTIONOFENVIRONMENTALRESOURCES

A. Protectenvironmentalresourceswithintheprojectboundariesandthoseaffectedoutsidethe

limitsofpermanentworkduringtheentireperiodofthiscontract.Confineactivitiestoareas

definedbythespecificationsanddrawings.

B. ProtectionofLandResources:Priortoconstruction,identifyalllandresourcestobepreserved

withintheworkarea.Donotremove,cut,deface,injure,ordestroylandresourcesincluding

trees,shrubs,vines,grasses,topsoil,andlandformswithoutpermissionfromtheResident

Engineer.Donotfastenorattachropes,cables,orguystotreesforanchorageunlessspecifically

authorized,orwherespecialemergencyuseispermitted.


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1. WorkAreaLimits:Priortoanyconstruction,marktheareasthatrequireworktobe

performedunderthiscontract.Markorfenceisolatedareaswithinthegeneralworkarea

thataretobesavedandprotected.Protectmonuments,worksofart,andmarkersbefore

constructionoperationsbegin.Conveytoallpersonnelthepurposeofmarkingand

protectingallnecessaryobjects.

2. ProtectionofLandscape:Protecttrees,shrubs,vines,grasses,landforms,andother

landscapefeaturesshownonthedrawingstobepreservedbymarking,fencing,orusingany

otherapprovedtechniques.

a. Boxandprotectfromdamageexistingtreesandshrubstoremainontheconstruction

site.

b. Immediatelyrepairalldamagetoexistingtreesandshrubsbytrimming,cleaning,and

paintingwithantiseptictreepaint.

c. Donotstorebuildingmaterialsorperformconstructionactivitiesclosertoexistingtrees

orshrubsthanthefarthestextensionoftheirlimbs.

3. ReductionofExposureofUnprotectedErodibleSoils:Planandconductearthworkto

minimizethedurationofexposureofunprotectedsoils.Clearareasinreasonablysized

incrementsonlyasneededtouse.Formearthworktofinalgradeasshown.Immediately

protectsideslopesandbackslopesuponcompletionofroughgrading.

4. TemporaryProtectionofDisturbedAreas:Constructdiversionditches,benches,andberms

toretardanddivertrunofffromtheconstructionsitetoprotecteddrainageareasapproved

underparagraph208oftheCleanWaterAct.

a. SedimentBasins:Trapsedimentfromconstructionareasintemporaryorpermanent

sedimentbasinsthataccommodatetherunoffofalocalstorm.Aftereachstorm,pump

thebasinsdryandremovetheaccumulatedsediment.Controloverflow/drainagewith

pavedweirsorbyverticaloverflowpipes,drainingfromthesurface.

b. ReuseorconservethecollectedtopsoilsedimentasdirectedbytheResidentEngineer.

c. InstituteeffluentqualitymonitoringprogramsasrequiredbyFederal,State,andlocal

environmentalagencies.

5. ErosionandSedimentationControlDevices:Theerosionandsedimentcontrolsselectedand

maintainedbytheContractorshallbesuchthatwaterqualitystandardsarenotviolatedas

aresultoftheContractor'sactivities.Constructorinstallalltemporaryandpermanent

erosionandsedimentationcontrolfeaturesontheEnvironmentalProtectionPlan.Maintain


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temporaryerosionandsedimentcontrolmeasuressuchasberms,dikes,drains,

sedimentationbasins,grassing,andmulching,untilpermanentdrainageanderosioncontrol

facilitiesarecompletedandoperative.

6. ManageborrowareasonGovernmentpropertytominimizeerosionandtoprevent

sedimentfromenteringnearbywatercoursesorlakes.

7. ManageandcontrolspoilareasonGovernmentpropertytolimitspoiltoareasonthe

EnvironmentalProtectionPlanandpreventerosionofsoilorsedimentfromenteringnearby

watercoursesorlakes.

8. Protectadjacentareasfromdespoilmentbytemporaryexcavationsandembankments.

9. Handleanddisposeofsolidwastesinsuchamannerthatwillpreventcontaminationofthe

environment.Placesolidwastes(excludingclearingdebris)incontainersthatareemptied

onaregularschedule.TransportallsolidwasteoffGovernmentpropertyanddisposeof

wasteincompliancewithFederal,State,andlocalrequirements.

10. Storechemicalwasteawayfromtheworkareasincorrosionresistantcontainersand

disposeofwasteinaccordancewithFederal,State,andlocalregulations.

11. Handlediscardedmaterialsotherthanthoseincludedinthesolidwastecategoryasdirected

bytheResidentEngineer.

C. ProtectionofWaterResources:Keepconstructionactivitiesundersurveillance,management,

andcontroltoavoidpollutionofsurfaceandgroundwatersandsewersystems.Implement

managementtechniquestocontrolwaterpollutionbythelistedconstructionactivitiesthatare

includedinthiscontract.

1. WashingandCuringWater:Donotallowwastewaterdirectlyderivedfromconstruction

activitiestoenterwaterareas.Collectandplacewastewaterinretentionpondsallowingthe

suspendedmaterialtosettle,thepollutantstoseparate,orthewatertoevaporate.

2. Controlmovementofmaterialsandequipmentatstreamcrossingsduringconstructionto

preventviolationofwaterpollutioncontrolstandardsoftheFederal,State,orlocal

government.

3. Monitorwaterareasaffectedbyconstruction.

D. ProtectionofFishandWildlifeResources:Keepconstructionactivitiesundersurveillance,

management,andcontroltominimizeinterferencewith,disturbanceof,ordamagetofishand

wildlife.Priortobeginningconstructionoperations,listspeciesthatrequirespecificattention

alongwithmeasuresfortheirprotection.


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E. ProtectionofAirResources:Keepconstructionactivitiesundersurveillance,management,and

controltominimizepollutionofairresources.Burningisnotpermittedonthejobsite.Keep

activities,equipment,processes,andworkoperatedorperformed,instrictaccordancewiththe

StateofKansasStateAirPollutionRegulationandFederalemissionandperformancelawsand

standards.MaintainambientairqualitystandardssetbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency,

forthoseconstructionoperationsandactivitiesspecified.

1. Particulates:Controldustparticles,aerosols,andgaseousby-productsfromallconstruction

activities,processing,andpreparationofmaterials(suchasfromasphalticbatchplants)at

alltimes,includingweekends,holidays,andhourswhenworkisnotinprogress.

2. ParticulatesControl:Maintainallexcavations,stockpiles,haulroads,permanentand

temporaryaccessroads,plantsites,spoilareas,borrowareas,andallotherworkareas

withinoroutsidetheprojectboundariesfreefromparticulateswhichwouldcauseahazard

oranuisance.Sprinklering,chemicaltreatmentofanapprovedtype,lightbituminous

treatment,baghouse,scrubbers,electrostaticprecipitators,orothermethodsarepermitted

tocontrolparticulatesintheworkarea.

3. HydrocarbonsandCarbonMonoxide:Controlmonoxideemissionsfromequipmentto

FederalandStateallowablelimits.

4. Odors:Controlodorsofconstructionactivitiesandpreventobnoxiousodorsfromoccurring.

F. ReductionofNoise:Minimizenoiseusingeveryactionpossible.Performnoise-producingwork

inlesssensitivehoursofthedayorweekasdirectedbytheResidentEngineer.Maintainnoise-

producedworkatorbelowthedecibellevelsandwithinthetimeperiodsspecified.

1. Performconstructionactivitiesinvolvingrepetitive,high-levelimpactnoiseonlybetween

8:00a.m.and6:00p.munlessotherwisepermittedbylocalordinanceortheResident

Engineer.RepetitiveimpactnoiseonthepropertyshallnotexceedthefollowingdB

limitations:

TimeDurationofImpactNoise SoundLevelindB

Morethan12minutesinanyhour 70

Lessthan30secondsofanyhour 85

Lessthanthreeminutesofanyhour 80

Lessthan12minutesofanyhour 75


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2. Providesound-deadeningdevicesonequipmentandtakenoiseabatementmeasuresthat

arenecessarytocomplywiththerequirementsofthiscontract,consistingof,butnot

limitedto,thefollowing:

a. Maintainmaximumpermissibleconstructionequipmentnoiselevelsat15m(50feet)

(dBA):

EARTHMOVING MATERIALSHANDLING

FRONTLOADERS 75 CONCRETEMIXERS 75

BACKHOES 75 CONCRETEPUMPS 75

DOZERS 75 CRANES 75

TRACTORS 75 DERRICKSIMPACT 75

SCAPERS 80 PILEDRIVERS 95

GRADERS 75 JACKHAMMERS 75

TRUCKS 75 ROCKDRILLS 80

PAVERS,STATIONARY

80 PNEUMATICTOOLS 80

PUMPS 75 BLASTING //--//

GENERATORS 75 SAWS 75

COMPRESSORS 75 VIBRATORS 75

b. Useshieldsorotherphysicalbarrierstorestrictnoisetransmission.

c. Providesoundproofhousingsorenclosuresfornoise-producingmachinery.

d. Useefficientsilencersonequipmentairintakes.

e. Useefficientintakeandexhaustmufflersoninternalcombustionenginesthatare

maintainedsoequipmentperformsbelownoiselevelsspecified.

f. Linehoppersandstoragebinswithsounddeadeningmaterial.

g. Conducttruckloading,unloading,andhaulingoperationssothatnoiseiskepttoa

minimum.

3. Measuresoundlevelfornoiseexposureduetotheconstructionatleastonceeveryfive

successiveworkingdayswhileworkisbeingperformedabove55dB(A)noiselevel.Measure

noiseexposureatthepropertylineor15m(50feet)fromthenoisesource,whicheveris

greater.MeasurethesoundlevelsontheAweighingnetworkofaGeneralPurposesound

levelmeteratslowresponse.Tominimizetheeffectofreflectivesoundwavesatbuildings,

takemeasurementsat900to1800mm(threetosixfeet)infrontofanybuildingface.


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SubmittherecordedinformationtotheResidentEngineernotinganyproblemsandthe

alternativesformitigatingactions.

G. RestorationofDamagedProperty:Ifanydirectorindirectdamageisdonetopublicorprivate

propertyresultingfromanyact,omission,neglect,ormisconduct,theContractorshallrestore

thedamagedpropertytoaconditionequaltothatexistingbeforethedamageatnoadditional

costtotheGovernment.Repair,rebuild,orrestorepropertyasdirectedormakegoodsuch

damageinanacceptablemanner.

H. FinalClean-up:Oncompletionofprojectandafterremovalofalldebris,rubbish,andtemporary

construction,Contractorshallleavetheconstructionareainacleanconditionsatisfactorytothe

ResidentEngineer.Cleaningshallincludeoffthestationdisposalofallitemsandmaterialsnot

requiredtobesalvaged,aswellasalldebrisandrubbishresultingfromdemolitionandnew

workoperations.

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SECTION015816TEMPORARYINTERIORSIGNAGE

PART1GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiestemporaryinteriorsigns.

PART2PRODUCTS

2.1TEMPORARYSIGNS

A. Fabricatefrom50Kg(110pound)matfinishwhitepaper.

B. Cutto100mm(4-inch)wideby300mm(12inch)longsizetag.

C. Punch3mm(1/8-inch)diameterholecenteredon100mm(4-inch)dimensionoftag.Edgeof

Holespacedapproximately13mm(1/2-inch)fromoneendontag.

D. Reinforceholeonbothsideswithgummedclothwasherorothersuitablematerialcapableof

preventingtiepullingthroughpaperedge.

E. Ties:Steelwire0.3mm(0.0120-inch)thick,attachtotagwithtwisttie,leaving150mm(6-inch)

longfreeends.

PART3EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

A. Installtemporarysignsattachedtoroomdoorframeorroomdoorknob,lever,orpullfordoors

oncorridoropenings.

B. Markonsignswithfelttipmarkerhavingapproximately3mm(1/8-inch)widestrokeforclearly

legiblenumbersorletters.

C. Identifyroomwithnumbersasdesignatedonfloorplans.

3.2LOCATION

A. Installondoorsthathaveroom,corridor,andspacenumbersshown.

B. Doorsthatdonotrequiresignsareasfollows:

1. Corridorbarrierdoors(cross-corridor)incorridorwithsamenumber.

2. Foldingdoorsorpartitions.

3. Toiletorbathroomdoorswithinandbetweenrooms.

4. Communicatingdoorsinpartitionsbetweenroomswithcorridorentrancedoors.

5. Closetdoorswithinrooms.

C. Replacemissing,damaged,orillegiblesigns.

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SECTION017329CUTTINGANDPATCHING

PART1–GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiesrequirementsforcuttingandpatchingofexistingornewconstruction.

B. PerformcuttingandpatchingforcoordinationoftheWork,touncoverWorkforaccessor

inspection,toobtainsamplesfortesting,topermitalterationstobeperformed,orforother

similarpurposes.

C. MechanicalandElectricalWork:RequirementsofthisSectionapplytomechanicalandelectrical

installations.RefertoapplicableSpecificationSectionsforadditionalrequirementsand

limitationsapplicabletocuttingandpatchingformechanicalandelectricalinstallations.

1.2TERMINOLOGY

A. Cutting:Removalofexistingconstructionnecessarytopermitinstallationorperformanceof

otherWork.

B. Patching:Fittingandrepairworkrequiredtorestoresurfacestooriginalconditionsafter

installationofotherWork.

C. “Cuttingandpatching"doesnotincludeworkperformedduringthemanufacturingofproducts.

Itdoesnotincludethedrillingofholesforinstallationoffastenersorsimilaroperations.

DemolitionofselectedportionsofthebuildingforalterationsisincludedinDivision-02

SpecificationSections.

1.3QUALITYASSURANCE

A. Requirementsforstructuralwork:Donotcutandpatchstructuralelementsinamannerthat

wouldreducetheirload-carryingcapacityorload-deflectionratio.

B. Operationalandsafetylimitations:Donotcutandpatchoperatingelementsorsafetyrelated

componentsinamannerthatwouldresultinreducingtheircapacitytoperformasintended,or

resultinincreasedmaintenance,ordecreasedoperationallifeorsafety.

C. Visualrequirements:Donotcutandpatchconstructionexposedontheexteriororinoccupied

spaces,inamannerthatwould,intheArchitect'sopinion,reducethebuilding'saesthetic

qualities,orresultinvisualevidenceofcuttingandpatching.RemoveandreplaceWorkcutand

patchedinavisuallyunsatisfactorymanner.


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1.5SUBMITTALS

A. InaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,andSAMPLES,furnish

thefollowingtotheResidentEngineer:

B. Cuttingandpatchingproposal:BeforecuttingandpatchingthefollowingcategoriesofWork,

submitaproposaldescribingproposedproceduresandobtaintheArchitect'sapprovalto

proceed:

1. StructuralSteel

2. Miscellaneousstructuralmetals,includinglintels,equipmentsupports,stairsystemsand

similarcategoriesofWork.

3. Structuralconcrete

4. Piping,ductwork,vesselsandequipment.

C. SubmitCuttingandpatchingproposalwellinadvanceofthetimecuttingandpatchingwillbe

performedandrequestapprovaltoproceed.Includethefollowinginformation,asapplicable,in

theproposal:

1. Describetheextentofcuttingandpatchingrequiredandhowitistobeperformed;indicate

whyitcannotbeavoided;

2. Describeanticipatedresultsintermsofchangestoexistingconstruction;includechangesto

structuralelementsandoperatingcomponentsaswellaschangesinthebuilding's

appearanceandothersignificantvisualelements;

3. ListproductstobeusedandfirmsorentitiesthatwillperformWork,

4. IndicateDateswhencuttingandpatchingistobeperformed;

5. Listutilitiesthatwillbedisturbedoraffected,includingthosethatwillberelocatedand

thosethatwillbetemporarilyout-of-service.Indicatehowlongservicewillbedisrupted.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. Usenewmaterialsidenticaltoexistingmaterials.

B. Ifidenticalmaterialsarenotavailableorcannotbeusedwhereexposedsurfacesareinvolved,

usematerialsthatmatchexistingadjacentsurfacestothefullestextentpossiblewithregardto

visualeffect.

C. Usematerialswhoseinstalledperformancewillequalorsurpassthatofexistingmaterials.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSPECTION

A. Beforecuttingexistingsurfaces,examinesurfacestobecutandpatchedandconditionsunder

whichcuttingandpatchingistobeperformed.Takecorrectiveactionbeforeproceeding,if

unsafeorunsatisfactoryconditionsareencountered.

3.2PREPARATION

A. ProvidetemporarysupportandprotectionofWorktobecut.Protectexistingconstruction

duringcuttingandpatchingtopreventdamage.Provideprotectionfromadverseweather

conditionsforportionsoftheProjectthatmightbeexposedduringcuttingandpatching

operations.

B. Takeallprecautionsnecessarytoavoidcuttingexistingpipe,conduitorductworkservingthe

building,butscheduledtoberemovedorrelocateduntilprovisionshavebeenmadetobypass

them.

3.3PERFORMANCE

A. Employskilledworkmentoperformcuttingandpatching.Proceedwithcuttingandpatchingat

theearliestfeasibletimeandcompletewithoutdelay.

B. Cutexistingconstructiontoprovideforinstallationofothercomponentsorperformanceof

otherconstructionactivitiesandthesubsequentfittingandpatchingrequiredtorestore

surfacestotheiroriginalcondition.Cutexistingconstructionusingmethodsleastlikelyto

damageelementstoberetainedoradjoiningconstruction.Wherepossiblereviewproposed

procedureswiththeoriginalinstaller;complywiththeoriginalinstaller'srecommendations.

C. Ingeneral,wherecuttingisrequiredusehandorsmallpowertoolsdesignedforsawingor

grinding,nothammeringandchopping.Extentofcuttingshallbeminimized.

1. Usecoredrills,powersawsofothermachineswhichwillprovideneat,minimumopenings.

2. Cutholesandslotsneatlytosizerequiredwithminimumdisturbanceofadjacentsurfaces.

3. Temporarilycoveropeningswhennotinuse.

4. Toavoidmarringexistingfinishedsurfaces,cutordrillfromtheexposedorfinishedsideinto

concealedsurfaces.

D. Concrete&masonrycutting:Cutthroughconcreteandmasonryusingacuttingmachinesuchas

acarborundumsawordiamondcoredrill.

E. By-passutilityservicessuchaspipeorconduit,beforecutting,whereservicesareshownor

requiredtoberemoved,relocatedorabandoned.Cut-offpipeorconduitinwallsorpartitions


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toberemoved.Cap,valveorplugandsealtheremainingportionofpipeorconduittoprevent

entranceofmoistureorotherforeignmatterafterby-passingandcutting.

F. Patchwithdurableseamsthatareasinvisibleaspossible.Complywithspecifiedtolerances.

Wherefeasible,inspectandtestpatchedareastodemonstrateintegrityoftheinstallation.

Restoreexposedfinishesofpatchedareasandextendfinishrestorationintoretainedadjoining

constructioninamannerthatwilleliminateevidenceofpatchingandrefinishing.

G. Whereremovalofwallsorpartitionsextendsonefinishedareaintoanother,patchandrepair

floorandwallsurfacesinthenewspacetoprovideanevensurfaceofuniformcolorand

appearance.Removeexistingfloorandwallcoveringsandreplacewithnewmaterials,if

necessarytoachieveuniformcolorandappearance.

H. Paintedsurfaces:Wherepatchingoccursinasmoothpaintedsurface,extendfinalpaintcoat

overentireunbrokencontainingthepatch,afterthepatchedareahasreceivedprimerand

secondcoat.

3.4CLEANING

A. THOROUGHLYCLEANallareasandspaceswherecuttingandpatchingisperformedorusedas

access.Removecompletelypaint,mortar,oils,puttyanditemsofsimilarnature.Thoroughly

cleanpiping,conduitandsimilarfeaturesbeforepaintingorotherfinishingisapplied.Restore

damagedpipecoveringtoitsoriginalcondition.

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SECTION017419CONSTRUCTIONWASTEMANAGEMENT

PART1–GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiestherequirementsforthemanagementofnon-hazardousbuilding

constructionanddemolitionwaste.

B. Wastedisposalinlandfillsshallbeminimizedtothegreatestextentpossible.Oftheinevitable

wastethatisgenerated,asmuchofthewastematerialaseconomicallyfeasibleshallbe

salvaged,recycledorreused.

C. Contractorshalluseallreasonablemeanstodivertconstructionanddemolitionwastefrom

landfillsandincinerators,andfacilitatetheirsalvageandrecyclenotlimitedtothefollowing:

1. WasteManagementPlandevelopmentandimplementation.

2. Techniquestominimizewastegeneration.

3. Sortingandseparatingofwastematerials.

4. Salvageofexistingmaterialsanditemsforreuseorresale.

5. Recyclingofmaterialsthatcannotbereusedorsold.

D. Ataminimumthefollowingwastecategoriesshallbedivertedfromlandfills:

1. Soil.

2. Inerts(eg,concrete,masonryandasphalt).

3. Cleandimensionalwoodandpalettewood.

4. Greenwaste(biodegradablelandscapingmaterials).

5. Engineeredwoodproducts(plywood,particleboardandI-joists,etc).

6. Metalproducts(eg,steel,wire,beveragecontainers,copper,etc).

7. Cardboard,paperandpackaging.

8. Bitumenroofingmaterials.

9. Plastics(eg,ABS,PVC).

10. Carpetand/orpad.

11. Gypsumboard.

12. Insulation.

13. Paint.

14. Fluorescentlamps.


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1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Section024100,DEMOLITION.

B. Section010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS.

C. LeadPaint:Section028333.13,LEADBASEDPAINTREMOVALANDDISPOSAL.

1.3QUALITYASSURANCE

A. Contractorshallpracticeefficientwastemanagementwhensizing,cuttingandinstallingbuilding

products.Processesshallbeemployedtoensurethegenerationofaslittlewasteaspossible.

Construction/Demolitionwasteincludesproductsofthefollowing:

1. Excessorunusableconstructionmaterials.

2. Packagingusedforconstructionproducts.

3. Poorplanningand/orlayout.

4. Constructionerror.

5. Overordering.

6. Weatherdamage.

7. Contamination.

8. Mishandling.

9. Breakage.

B. Establishandmaintainthemanagementofnon-hazardousbuildingconstructionanddemolition

wastesetforthherein.Conductasiteassessmenttoestimatethetypesofmaterialsthatwillbe

generatedbydemolitionandconstruction.

C. Contractorshalldevelopandimplementprocedurestorecycleconstructionanddemolition

wastetoaminimumof50percent.

D. Contractorshallberesponsibleforimplementationofanyspecialprogramsinvolvingrebatesor

similarincentivesrelatedtorecycling.Anyrevenuesorsavingsobtainedfromsalvageor

recyclingshallaccruetothecontractor.

E. Contractorshallprovidealldemolition,removalandlegaldisposalofmaterials.Contractorshall

ensurethatfacilitiesusedforrecycling,reuseanddisposalshallbepermittedfortheintended

usetotheextentrequiredbylocal,state,federalregulations.TheWholeBuildingDesignGuide

websitehttp://www.wbdg.org/tools/cwm.phpprovidesaConstructionWasteManagement

Databasethatcontainsinformationoncompaniesthathaul,collect,andprocessrecyclable

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F. Contractorshallassignaspecificareatofacilitateseparationofmaterialsforreuse,salvage,

recycling,andreturn.Suchareasaretobekeptneatandcleanandclearlymarkedinorderto

avoidcontaminationormixingofmaterials.

G. Contractorshallprovideon-siteinstructionsandsupervisionofseparation,handling,salvaging,

recycling,reuseandreturnmethodstobeusedbyallpartiesduringwastegeneratingstages.

H. Recordondailyreportsanyproblemsincomplyingwithlaws,regulationsandordinanceswith

correctiveactiontaken.

1.4TERMINOLOGY

A. ClassIIILandfill:Alandfillthatacceptsnon-hazardousresourcessuchashousehold,commercial

andindustrialwasteresultingfromconstruction,remodeling,repairanddemolitionoperations.

B. Clean:Untreatedandunpainted;uncontaminatedwithadhesives,oils,solvents,masticsand

likeproducts.

C. ConstructionandDemolitionWaste:Includesallnon-hazardousresourcesresultingfrom

construction,remodeling,alterations,repairanddemolitionoperations.

D. Dismantle:Theprocessofpartingoutabuildinginsuchawayastopreservetheusefulnessof

itsmaterialsandcomponents.

E. Disposal:Acceptanceofsolidwastesatalegallyoperatingfacilityforthepurposeoflandfilling

(includesClassIIIlandfillsandinertfills).

F. InertBackfillSite:Alocation,otherthaninertfillorotherdisposalfacility,towhichinert

materialsaretakenforthepurposeoffillinganexcavation,shoringorothersoilengineering

operation.

G. InertFill:Afacilitythatcanlegallyacceptinertwaste,suchasasphaltandconcreteexclusively

forthepurposeofdisposal.

H. InertSolids/InertWaste:Non-liquidsolidresourcesincluding,butnotlimitedto,soiland

concretethatdoesnotcontainhazardouswasteorsolublepollutantsatconcentrationsin

excessofwater-qualityobjectivesestablishedbyaregionalwaterboard,anddoesnotcontain

significantquantitiesofdecomposablesolidresources.

I. MixedDebris:Loadsthatincludecommingledrecyclableandnon-recyclablematerialsgenerated

attheconstructionsite.

J. MixedDebrisRecyclingFacility:Asolidresourceprocessingfacilitythatacceptsloadsofmixed

constructionanddemolitiondebrisforthepurposeofrecoveringre-usableandrecyclable

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K. PermittedWasteHauler:Acompanythatholdsavalidpermittocollectandtransportsolid

wastesfromindividualsorbusinessesforthepurposeofrecyclingordisposal.

L. Recycling:Theprocessofsorting,cleansing,treating,andreconstitutingmaterialsforthe

purposeofusingthealteredforminthemanufactureofanewproduct.Recyclingdoesnot

includeburning,incineratingorthermallydestroyingsolidwaste.

1. On-siteRecycling–Materialsthataresortedandprocessedonsiteforuseinanaltered

stateinthework,i.e.concretecrushedforuseasasub-baseinpaving.

2. Off-siteRecycling–Materialshauledtoalocationandusedinanalteredforminthe

manufactureofnewproducts.

M. RecyclingFacility:Anoperationthatcanlegallyacceptmaterialsforthepurposeofprocessing

thematerialsintoanalteredformforthemanufactureofnewproducts.Dependingonthe

typesofmaterialsacceptedandoperatingprocedures,arecyclingfacilitymayormaynotbe

requiredtohaveasolidwastefacilitiespermitorberegulatedbythelocalenforcementagency.

N. Reuse:Materialsthatarerecoveredforuseinthesameform,on-siteoroff-site.

O. Return:Togivebackreusableitemsorunusedproductstovendorsforcredit.

P. Salvage:Toremovewastematerialsfromthesiteforresaleorre-usebyathirdparty.

Q. Source-SeparatedMaterials:Materialsthataresortedbytypeatthesiteforthepurposeof

reuseandrecycling.

R. SolidWaste:Materialsthathavebeendesignatedasnon-recyclableandarediscardedforthe

purposesofdisposal.

S. TransferStation:Afacilitythatcanlegallyacceptsolidwasteforthepurposeoftemporarily

storingthematerialsforre-loadingontoothertrucksandtransportingthemtoalandfillfor

disposal,orrecoveringsomematerialsforre-useorrecycling.

1.5SUBMITTALS

A. InaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,andSAMPLES,furnish

thefollowing:

B. PrepareandsubmittotheResidentEngineerawrittendemolitiondebrismanagementplan.The

planshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowinginformation:

1. Procedurestobeusedfordebrismanagement.

2. Techniquestobeusedtominimizewastegeneration.

3. Analysisoftheestimatedjobsitewastetobegenerated:

a. Listofeachmaterialandquantitytobesalvaged,reused,recycled.


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b. Listofeachmaterialandquantityproposedtobetakentoalandfill.

4. DetaileddescriptionoftheMeans/Methodstobeusedformaterialhandling.

a. Onsite:Materialseparation,storage,protectionwhereapplicable.

b. Offsite:Transportationmeansanddestination.Includelistofmaterials.

1) Descriptionofmaterialstobesite-separatedandself-hauledtodesignatedfacilities.

2) Descriptionofmixedmaterialstobecollectedbydesignatedwastehaulersand

removedfromthesite.

c. Thenamesandlocationsofmixeddebrisreuseandrecyclingfacilitiesorsites.

d. Thenamesandlocationsoftrashdisposallandfillfacilitiesorsites.

e. Documentationthatthefacilitiesorsitesareapprovedtoreceivethematerials.

C. DesignatedManagerresponsibleforinstructingpersonnel,supervising,documentingand

administerovermeetingsrelevanttotheWasteManagementPlan.

D. Monthlysummaryofconstructionanddemolitiondebrisdiversionanddisposal,quantifyingall

materialsgeneratedattheworksiteanddisposedofordivertedfromdisposalthrough

recycling.

1.6APPLICABLEPUBLICATIONS

A Publicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Publications

arereferencedbythebasicdesignationonly.Intheeventthatcriteriarequirementsconflict,the

moststringentrequirementsshallbemet.

B. U.S.GreenBuildingCouncil(USGBC):

LEEDGreenBuildingRatingSystemforNewConstruction

1.7RECORDS

Maintainrecordstodocumentthequantityofwastegenerated;thequantityofwastediverted

throughsale,reuse,orrecycling;andthequantityofwastedisposedbylandfillorincineration.

RecordsshallbekeptinaccordancewiththeLEEDReferenceGuideandLEEDTemplate.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. Listofeachmaterialandquantitytobesalvaged,recycled,reused.

B. Listofeachmaterialandquantityproposedtobetakentoalandfill.

C. Materialtrackingdata:Receivingparties,datesremoved,transportationcosts,weighttickets,

tippingfees,manifests,invoices,nettotalcostsorsavings.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1COLLECTION

A. Provideallnecessarycontainers,binsandstorageareastofacilitateeffectivewaste

management.

B. Clearlyidentifycontainers,binsandstorageareassothatrecyclablematerialsareseparated

fromtrashandcanbetransportedtorespectiverecyclingfacilityforprocessing.

C. Hazardouswastesshallbeseparated,stored,disposedofaccordingtolocal,state,federal

regulations.

3.2DISPOSAL

A. Contractorshallberesponsiblefortransportinganddisposingofmaterialsthatcannotbe

deliveredtoasource-separatedormixedmaterialsrecyclingfacilitytoatransferstationor

disposalfacilitythatcanacceptthematerialsinaccordancewithstateandfederalregulations.

B. Constructionordemolitionmaterialswithnopracticalreuseorthatcannotbesalvagedor

recycledshallbedisposedofatalandfillorincinerator.

3.3REPORT

A. Witheachapplicationforprogresspayment,submitasummaryofconstructionanddemolition

debrisdiversionanddisposalincludingbeginningandendingdatesofperiodcovered.

B. Quantifyallmaterialsdivertedfromlandfilldisposalthroughsalvageorrecyclingduringthe

periodwiththereceivingparties,datesremoved,transportationcosts,weighttickets,

manifests,invoices.Includethenettotalcostsorsavingsforeachsalvagedorrecycledmaterial.

C. Quantifyallmaterialsdisposedofduringtheperiodwiththereceivingparties,datesremoved,

transportationcosts,weighttickets,tippingfees,manifests,invoices.Includethenettotalcosts

foreachdisposal.

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SECTION018111

SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

ThisSectiondescribesgeneralrequirementsandprocedurestocomplywiththeGuiding

PrinciplesforLeadershipinHighPerformanceandSustainableBuildingsMemorandumof

UnderstandingincorporatedintheExecutiveOrders13423and13514;EnergyPolicyActof2005

(EPA2005)andtheEnergyIndependenceandSecurityActof2007(EISA2007).

1.2OBJECTIVES

A. Tomaximizeresourceefficiencyandreducetheenvironmentalimpactsofconstructionand

operation,theContractorduringtheconstructionphaseofthisprojectshallimplementthe

followingprocedures:

1. Selectproductsthatminimizeconsumptionofenergy,waterandnon-renewableresources,

whileminimizingtheamountsofpollutionresultingfromtheproductionandemployment

ofbuildingtechnologies.ItistheintentofthisprojecttoconformwithEPA’sFiveGuiding

Principlesonenvironmentallypreferablepurchasing.Thefiveprinciplesare:

a. Includeenvironmentalconsiderationsaspartofthenormalpurchasingprocess.

b. Emphasizepollutionpreventionearlyinthepurchasingprocess.

c. Examinemultipleenvironmentalattributesthroughoutaproduct’sorservice’slifecycle.

d. Comparerelevantenvironmentalimpactswhenselectingproductsandservices.

e. Collectandbasepurchasingdecisionsonaccurateandmeaningfulinformationabout

environmentalperformance.

2. ControlsourcesforpotentialIndoorAirQuality(IAQ)pollutantsbycontrolledselectionof

materialsandprocessesusedinprojectconstructioninordertoattainsuperiorIAQ.

3. Productsandprocessesthatachievetheaboveobjectivestotheextentcurrentlypossible

andpracticalhavebeenselectedandincludedintheseConstructionDocuments.The

Contractorisresponsibletomaintainandsupporttheseobjectivesindevelopingmeansand

methodsforperformingtheworkofthisContractandinproposingproductsubstitutions

and/orchangestospecifiedprocesses.

4. Usebuildingpracticesthatinsureconstructiondebrisandparticulatesdonotcontaminate

orenterductworkpriortosystemstartupandturnover.


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1.3RELATEDDOCUMENTS

A. Section017419CONSTRUCTIONWASTEMANANGEMENT

B. Section018109TESTINGFORINDOORAIRQUALITY(notwrittenyet)

C. Section019100GENERALCOMMISSIONGREQUIREMENTS

1.4DEFINITIONS

A. AgrifiberProducts:Compositepanelproductsderivedfromagriculturalfiber

B. BiobasedProduct:Asdefinedinthe2002FarmBill,aproductdeterminedbytheSecretarytobe

acommercialorindustrialproduct(otherthanfoodorfeed)thatiscomposed,inwholeorin

significantpart,ofbiologicalproductsorrenewabledomesticagriculturalmaterials(including

plant,animal,andmarinematerials)orforestrymaterials

C. BiobasedContent:Theweightofthebiobasedmaterialdividedbythetotalweightofthe

productandexpressedasapercentagebyweight

D. CertificatesofChain-of-Custody:Certificatessignedbymanufacturerscertifyingthatwoodused

tomakeproductshasbeentrackedthroughitsextractionandfabricationtoensurethatiswas

obtainedfromforestscertifiedbyaspecifiedcertificationprogram

E. CompositeWood:Aproductconsistingofwoodfiberorotherplantparticlesbondedtogether

byaresinorbinder

F. ConstructionandDemolitionWast.e:Includessolidwastes,suchasbuildingmaterials,

packaging,rubbish,debris,andrubbleresultingfromconstruction,remodeling,repairand

demolitionoperations.Aconstructionwastemanagementplanistobeprovidedbythe

ContractorasdefinedinSection017419.

G. ThirdPartyCertification:Certificationoflevelsofenvironmentalachievementbynationally

recognizedsustainabilityratingsystem.

H. LightPollution:Lightthatextendsbeyonditssourcesuchthattheadditionallightiswastedinan

unwantedareaorinanareawhereitinhibitsviewofthenightsky

I. RecycledContentMaterials:Productsthatcontainpre-consumerorpost-consumermaterialsas

allorpartoftheirfeedstock

J. Post-ConsumerRecycledContent:Thepercentagebyweightofconstituentmaterialsthathave

beenrecoveredorotherwisedivertedfromthesolid-wastestreamafterconsumeruse

K. Pre-ConsumerRecycledContent:Materialsthathavebeenrecoveredorotherwisediverted

fromthesolid-wastestreamduringthemanufacturingprocess.Pre-consumercontentmustbe


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materialthatwouldnothaveotherwiseenteredthewastestreamasperSection5oftheFTC

Act,Part260“GuidelinesfortheUseofEnvironmentalMarketingClaims”:

www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427

L. RegionalMaterials:Materialsthatareextracted,harvested,recovered,andmanufactured

withinaradiusof250miles(400km)fromtheProjectsite

M. SalvagedorReusedMaterials:Materialsextractedfromexistingbuildingsinordertobereused

inotherbuildingswithoutbeingmanufactured

N. Sealant:Anymaterialthatfillsandsealsgapsbetweenothermaterials

O. Type1Finishes:Materialsandfinisheswhichhaveapotentialforshort-termlevelsofoffgassing

fromchemicalsinherentintheirmanufacturingprocess,orwhichareappliedinaformrequiring

vehiclesorcarriersforspreadingwhichreleaseahighlevelofparticulatematterintheprocess

ofinstallationand/orcuring.

P. Type2Finishes:“Fuzzy"materialsandfinisheswhicharewoven,fibrous,orporousinnature

andtendtoadsorbchemicalsoffgas.

Q. VolatileOrganicCompounds(VOCs):Anycompoundofcarbon,excludingcarbonmonoxide,

carbondioxide,carbonicacid,metalliccarbidesorcarbonates,andammoniumcarbonate,which

participatesinatmosphericphotochemicalreactions.Compoundsthathavenegligible

photochemicalreactivity,listedinEPA40CFR51.100(s),arealsoexcludedfromthisregulatory

definition.

1.5SUBMITTALS

A. SustainableDesignSubmittals:

1. WaterConservingFixtures:Submittalsmustincludemanufacturer’scutsheetsforallwater-

consumingplumbingfixturesandfittings(toilets,urinals,faucets,showerheads,etc.)

highlightingmaximumflowratesand/orflushrates.Includecutsheetsforanyautomatic

faucet-controldevices.

2. ProcessWaterUse:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsforallwater-consumingcommercial

equipment(clotheswashers,dishwashers,icemachines,etc.),highlightingwater

consumptionperformance.Includemanufacturer’scutsheetsorproductdataforany

coolingtowers,highlightingwaterconsumptionestimates,waterusereductionmeasures,

andcorrosioninhibitors.

3. EliminationofCFCsANDHCFCs:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsforallcoolingequipment

withmanufacturer’sproductdata,highlightingrefrigerants;providemanufacturer’scut


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sheetsforallfire-suppressionequipment,highlightingfire-suppressionagents;provide

manufacturer’scut-sheetsforallpolystyreneinsulation(XPS)andclosed-cellsprayfoam

polyurethaneinsulation,highlightingtheblowingagent(s).

4. AppliancesandEquipment:Providecopiesofmanufacturer’sproductdataforallEnergy

Stareligibleequipmentandappliances,includingofficeequipment,computersandprinters,

electronics,andcommercialfoodserviceequipment(excludingHVACandlighting

components),verifyingcompliancewithEPA’sEnergyStarprogram.

5. MeasurementandVerificationSystems:Providecutsheetsandmanufacturer’sproduct

dataforallcontrolssystems,highlightingelectricalmeteringandtrendingcapability

components.

6. SalvagedorReusedMaterials:Providedocumentationthatlistseachsalvagedorreused

material,thesourceorvendorofthematerial,thepurchaseprice,andthereplacementcost

ifgreaterthanthepurchaseprice.

7. RecycledContent:Submittalsforallmaterialswithrecycledcontent(excludingMEPsystems

equipmentandcomponents)mustincludethefollowingdocumentation:Manufacturer’s

productdata,productliterature,oraletterfromthemanufacturerverifyingthepercentage

ofpost-consumerandpre-consumerrecycledcontent(byweight)ofeachmaterialor

product

a. AnelectronicspreadsheetthattabulatestheProject’stotalmaterialscostandcombined

recycledcontentvalue(definedasthesumofthepost-consumerrecycledcontentvalue

plusone-halfofthepre-consumerrecycledcontentvalue)expressedasapercentageof

totalmaterialscost.Thisspreadsheetshallbesubmittedeverythirdmonthwiththe

Contractor’sCertificateandApplicationforPayment.Itshouldindicate,onanongoing

basis,lineitemsforeachmaterial,includingcost,pre-consumerrecycledcontent,post-

consumerrecycledcontent,andcombinedrecycledcontentvalue.

8. RegionalMaterials:Submittalsforallproductsormaterialsexpectedtocontributetothe

regionalcalculation(excludingMEPsystemsequipmentandcomponents)mustincludethe

followingdocumentation:

a. Costofeachmaterialorproduct,excludingcostoflaborandequipmentforinstallation

b. LocationofproductmanufactureanddistancefrompointofmanufacturetotheProject

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c. Locationofpointofextraction,harvest,orrecoveryforeachrawmaterialineach

productanddistancefromthepointofextraction,harvest,orrecoverytotheProject

Site

d. Manufacturer’sproductdata,productliterature,oraletterfromthemanufacturer

verifyingthelocationanddistancefromtheProjectSitetothepointofmanufacturefor

eachregionalmaterial

e. Manufacturer’sproductdata,productliterature,oraletterfromthemanufacturer

verifyingthelocationanddistancefromtheProjectSitetothepointofextraction,

harvest,orrecoveryforeachregionalmaterialorproduct,including,ataminimum,

gravelandfill,plantingmaterials,concrete,masonry,andGWB

f. AnelectronicspreadsheetthattabulatestheProject’stotalmaterialscostandregional

materialsvalue,expressedasapercentageoftotalmaterialscost.Thisspreadsheetshall

besubmittedeverythirdmonthwiththeContractor’sCertificateandApplicationfor

Payment.Itshouldindicateonanongoingbasis,lineitemsforeachmaterial,including

cost,locationofmanufacture,distancefrommanufacturingplanttotheProjectSite,

locationofrawmaterialextraction,anddistancefromextractionpointtotheProject

Site.

9. OutdoorAirDeliveryMonitoring:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetshighlightingthe

installedcarbondioxidemonitoringsystemcomponentsandsequenceofcontrolsshop

drawingdocumentation,includingCO2differentialset-pointsandalarmcapabilities.

10. InteriorAdhesivesandSealants:Submittalsforallfield-appliedadhesivesandsealants,

whichhaveapotentialimpactonindoorair,mustincludemanufacturer’sMSDSsorother

ProductDatahighlightingVOCcontent.

a. Providemanufacturers’documentationverifyingalladhesivesusedtoapplylaminates,

whethershop-appliedorfield-applied,containnourea-formaldehyde.

11. InteriorPaintsandCoatings:Submittalsforallfield-appliedpaintsandcoatings,whichhave

apotentialimpactonindoorair,mustincludemanufacturer’sMSDSsorotherProductData

highlightingVOCcontent

12. Floorcoverings:

a. CarpetSystems:Submittalsforallcarpetmustincludethefollowing:


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1) AcopyofanassessmentfromtheBuildingforEnvironmentalandEconomic

Sustainability(BEES)softwaremodel,eitherVersion3.0or4.0,withparametersof

themodelsetasdescribedbythisspecificationsection.

2) Manufacturer’sproductdataverifyingthatallcarpetsystemsmeetorexceedthe

testingandproductrequirementsoftheCarpetandRugInstituteGreenLabelPlus

program.

13. CompositeWoodandAgrifiberBinders:Submittalsforallcompositewoodandagrifiber

products(includingbutnotlimitedtoparticleboard,wheatboard,strawboard,agriboard

products,engineeredwoodcomponents,solid-corewooddoors,OSB,MDF,andplywood

products)mustincludemanufacturer’sproductdataverifyingthattheseproductscontain

nourea-formaldehyderesins.

14. SystemsFurnitureandSeating:Providemanufacturer’sproductdataverifyingthatall

systemsfurnitureandseatingproductsmeettherequirementsofoneofthefollowing:

a. Greenguardcertification

b. SCSIndoorAdvantagecertification

c. SCSIndoorAdvantageGoldcertification

d. BIFMAStandardX7.1-2005,astestedtoBIFMAmethodM7.1-2005andasverifiedbyan

independentlaboratory

d. Calculatedindoorairconcentrationlimitsforfurnituresystemsandseatingdetermined

bytheU.S.EPA’sEnvironmentalTechnologyVerificationLargeChamberTestProtocol

forMeasuringEmissionsofVOCsandAldehydes(September1999)testingprotocolas

conductedinanindependentairqualitytestinglaboratory

15. AirFiltration:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsandproductdatahighlightingthefollowing:

a. MinimumEfficiencyReportingValue(MERV)forfiltrationmediainallairhandlingunits

(AHUs)perASHRAEHVACDesignManualforHospitalsandClinics.

b. MinimumEfficiencyReportingValue(MERV)forfiltrationmediainstalledatreturnair

grillesduringconstructionifpermanentlyinstalledAHUsareusedduringconstruction.

Seeaboveforrequirements

17. MercuryinLighting:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsorproductdataforallfluorescentor

HIDlampshighlightingmercurycontent.

18. LightingControls:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsandshopdrawingdocumentation

highlightingalllightingcontrolssystemscomponents.


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19. ThermalComfortControls:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsandshopdrawing

documentationhighlightingallthermalcomfort-controlsystemscomponents.

20. BlendedCement:ItistheintentofthisspecificationtoreduceCO2emissionsandother

environmentallydetrimentaleffectsresultingfromtheproductionofPortlandcementby

requiringthatallconcretemixes,inaggregate,utilizeblendedcementmixestodisplace

PortlandcementasspecifiedinSection033000,CONCRETEtypicallyincludedin

conventionalconstruction.Providethefollowingsubmittals:

a. Copiesofconcretedesignmixesforallinstalledconcrete

b. Copiesoftypicalregionalbaselineconcretedesignmixesforallcompressivestrengths

usedontheProject

c. Quantitiesincubicyardsofeachinstalledconcretemix

21. GypsumWallBoard:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsorproductdataverifyingthatall

gypsumwallboardproductsaremoistureandmold-resistant.

22. FiberglassInsulation:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsorproductdataverifyingthat

fiberglassbattinsulationcontainsnourea-formaldehyde.

23. DuctAcousticalInsulation:Providemanufacturer’scutsheetsorproductdataverifyingthat

mechanicalsoundinsulationmaterialsinairdistributionductsconsistsofanimpervious,

non-porouscoatingsthatpreventdustfromaccumulatingintheinsulatingmaterials.

24. GreenHousekeeping:Providedocumentationthatallcleaningproductsandjanitorialpaper

productsmeettheVOClimitsandcontentrequirementsofthisspecificationsection.

B. ProjectMaterialsCostData:Provideaspreadsheetinanelectronicfileindicatingthetotalcost

fortheProjectandthetotalcostofbuildingmaterialsusedfortheProject,asfollows:

1. Notmorethan60daysafterthePreconstructionMeeting,theGeneralContractorshall

providetotheOwnerandArchitectapreliminaryscheduleofmaterialscostsforall

materialsusedfortheProjectorganizedbyspecificationsection.Excludelaborcostsandall

mechanical,electrical,andplumbing(MEP)systemsmaterialsandlaborcosts.Includethe

following:

a. Identifyeachreusedorsalvagedmaterial,itscost,anditsreplacementvalue.

b. Identifyeachrecycled-contentmaterial,itspost-consumerandpre-consumerrecycled

contentasapercentagetheproduct’sweight,itscost,itscombinedrecycledcontent

value(definedasthesumofthepost-consumerrecycledcontentvalueplusone-halfof


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thepre-consumerrecycledcontentvalue),andthetotalcombinedrecycledcontent

valueforallmaterialsasapercentageoftotalmaterialscosts.

c. Identifyeachregionalmaterial,itscost,itsmanufacturinglocation,thedistanceofthis

locationfromtheProjectsite,thesourcelocationforeachrawmaterialcomponentof

thematerial,thedistanceoftheseextractionlocationsfromtheProjectsite,andthe

totalvalueofregionalmaterialsasapercentageoftotalmaterialscosts.

d. Identifyeachbiobasedmaterial,itssource,itscost,andthetotalvalueofbiobased

materialsasapercentageoftotalmaterialscosts.Alsoprovidethetotalvalueofrapidly

renewablematerials(materialsmadefromplantsthatareharvestedinlessthana10-

yearcycle)asapercentageoftotalmaterialscosts.

e. Identifyeachwood-basedmaterial,itscost,thetotalwood-basedmaterialscost,each

FSCCertifiedwoodmaterial,itscost,andthetotalvalueofCertifiedwoodasa

percentageoftotalwood-basedmaterialscosts.

2. ProvidefinalversionsoftheabovespreadsheetstotheOwnerandArchitectnotmorethan

14daysafterSubstantialCompletion.

C. ConstructionWasteManagement:SeeSection017419“ConstructionWasteManagement”for

submittalrequirements.

D. ConstructionIndoorAirQuality(IAQ)Management:Submittalsmustincludethefollowing:

1. Notmorethan30daysafterthePreconstructionMeeting,prepareandsubmitforthe

ArchitectandOwner’sapproval,anelectroniccopyofthedraftConstructionIAQ

ManagementPlaninanelectronicfileincluding,butnotlimitedto,descriptionsofthe

following:

2. InstructionproceduresformeetingorexceedingtheminimumrequirementsoftheSheet

MetalandAirConditioningNationalContractorsAssociation(SMACNA)IAQGuidelinesfor

OccupiedBuildingsUnderConstruction,1995,Chapter3,includingproceduresforHVAC

Protection,SourceControl,PathwayInterruption,Housekeeping,andScheduling

a. Instructionproceduresforprotectingabsorptivematerialsstoredon-siteorinstalled

frommoisturedamage

b. ScheduleofsubmissiontoArchitectofphotographsofon-siteconstructionIAQ

managementmeasuressuchasprotectionofductsandon-sitestoredoilinstalled

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c. Instructionproceduresifairhandlersmustbeusedduringconstruction,includinga

descriptionoffiltrationmediatobeusedateachreturnairgrille

d. Instructionprocedureforreplacingallair-filtrationmediaimmediatelypriorto

occupancyaftercompletionofconstruction,includingadescriptionoffiltrationmedia

tobeusedateachairhandlingorairsupplyunit

3. Notmorethan30daysfollowingreceiptoftheapproveddraftCIAQMP,submitan

electroniccopyoftheapprovedCIAQMPinanelectronicfile,alongwiththefollowing:

a. Manufacturer’scutsheetsandproductdatahighlightingtheMinimumEfficiency

ReportingValue(MERV)forallfiltrationmediatobeinstalledatreturnairgrillesduring

constructionifpermanentlyinstalledAHUsareusedduringconstruction.

b. Manufacturer’scutsheetsandproductdatahighlightingtheMinimumEfficiency

ReportingValue(MERV)forfiltrationmediainallairhandlingunits(AHUs).

4. Notmorethan14daysafterSubstantialCompletionprovidethefollowing:

a. Documentationverifyingrequiredreplacementofairfiltrationmediainallairhandling

units(AHUs)afterthecompletionofconstructionandpriortooccupancyand,if

applicable,requiredinstallationoffiltrationduringconstruction.

b. Minimumof18Constructionphotographs:Sixphotographstakenonthreedifferent

occasionsduringconstructionoftheSMACNAapproachesemployed,alongwithabrief

descriptionofeachapproach,documentingimplementationoftheIAQmanagement

measures,suchasprotectionofductsandon-sitestoredorinstalledabsorptive

materials.

c. AcopyofthereportfromtestingandinspectingagencydocumentingtheresultsofIAQ

testing,demonstratingconformancewithIAQtestingproceduresandrequirements

definedinSection018109“TestingforIndoorAirQuality.”

E. Commissioning:SeeSection019100“GeneralCommissioningRequirements”forsubmittal

requirements.

F. SustainableDesignProgressReports:ConcurrentwitheachApplicationforPayment,submit

reportsforthefollowing:

1. ConstructionWasteManagement:Wastereductionprogressreportsandlogscomplying

withtherequirementsofSection017419”ConstructionWasteManagement.”

2. ConstructionIAQManagement:SeedetailsbelowunderSection3.2ConstructionIndoorAir

QualityManagementforConstructionIAQmanagementprogressreportrequirements.


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1.6QUALITYASSURANCE

A. PreconstructionMeeting:AfterawardofContractandpriortothecommencementoftheWork,

scheduleandconductmeetingwithOwner,Architect,andallSubcontractorstodiscussthe

ConstructionWasteManagementPlan,therequiredConstructionIndoorAirQuality(IAQ)

ManagementPlan,andallotherSustainableDesignRequirements.Thepurposeofthismeeting

istodevelopamutualunderstandingoftheProject’sSustainableDesignRequirementsand

coordinationoftheContractor’smanagementoftheserequirementswiththeContracting

OfficerandtheConstructionQualityManager.

B. ConstructionJobConferences:ThestatusofcompliancewiththeSustainableDesign

Requirementsofthesespecificationswillbeanagendaitematallregularjobmeetings

conductedduringthecourseofworkatthesite.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1PRODUCTENVIRONMENTALREQUIREMENTS

A. Water-ConservingFixtures:Plumbingfixturesandfittingsshalluseinaggregateatleast20%less

waterthanthewaterusebaselinecalculatedforthebuildingaftermeetingtheEnergyPolicy

Actof1992fixtureperformancerequirements.Flowandflushratesshallnotexceedthe

following:

1. Toilets:nomorethan1.3gallonsperflush,otherwisebedualflush1.6/0.8gallonsperflush,

andhavedocumentedbowlevacuationcapabilityperMaPtestingofatleast400grams

2. Urinals:WaterlessorWatersenseratedwithnomorethan0.5gallonsperflush.

3. LavatoryFaucets:0.5gpmwithautomaticfaucetcontrols

4. KitchenSinkLavatories:2.2gpm

5. Showerheads:nomorethan1.5gpm

B. ProcessWaterUse:Employstrategiesthatinaggregateresultin20%lesswaterusethanthe

processwaterusebaselineforthebuildingaftermeetingthecommercialequipmentandHVAC

performancerequirementsaslistedintheTablebelow.ForequipmentnotaddressedbyEPACT

2005orthelistbelow,additionalequipmentperformancerequirementsmaybeproposed

provideddocumentationsupportingtheproposedbenchmarkorindustrystandardissubmitted.

1. ClothesWasher:7.5gallons/cubicfoot/cycle

2. DishwasherwithRacks:1.0gallons/rack


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3. IceMachine:20gallons/100poundsiceformachinesmakingover175poundsoficeper

day;30gallons/100poundsiceformachinesmakinglessthan175iceperday.Avoidwater-

cooledmachines.

4. FoodSteamer:2gallons/hour.Useonlyboilerlesssteamers.

5. Pre-RinseSprayValves:1.4gallons/minute

6. KitchenPot-WashingSinks:2.2gallons/minute

7. CoolingTowers:2.3gallons/ton-hr.waterloss

C. EliminationofCFCsANDHCFCs:

1. OzoneProtectionandGreenhouseGasReduction:Basebuildingcoolingequipmentshall

containnorefrigerantsotherthanthefollowing:HCFC-123,HFC-134a,HFC-245fa,HFC-407c,

orHFC410a.

2. Firesuppressionsystemsmaynotcontainozone-depletingsubstancessuchashalon1301

and1211.

3. Extrudedpolystyreneinsulation(XPS)andclosed-cellsprayfoampolyurethaneinsulation

shallnotbemanufacturedwithhydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC)blowingagents.

D. AppliancesandEquipment:Allmaterialsandequipmentbeinginstalledthatfallsunderthe

EnergyStarorFEMPprogramsmustbeEnergyStarorFEMP-rated.Eligibleequipmentincludes

refrigerators,motors,laundryequipment,officeequipmentandmore.Refertoeachprogram’s

websiteforacompletelist.

E. HVACDistributionEfficiency:

1. Allductsystemsshallbeconstructedofaluminum,stainlesssteelorgalvanizedsheetmetal,

asdeemedappropriatebasedontheapplicationrequirements.Nofiberglassductboard

shallbepermitted.

2. Allmedium-andhigh-pressureductworksystemsshallbepressure-testedinaccordance

withthecurrentSMACNAstandards.

3. Allductworkshallbeexternallyinsulated.Nointeriorductlinershallbepermitted.

4. Wherepossible,allairterminalconnectionsshallbehard-connectedwithsheetmetal

ductwork.Ifflexibleductworkisused,noflexibleductextensionshallbemorethansixfeet

inlength.

5. AllHVACequipmentshallbeisolatedfromtheductworksystemwithflexibleduct

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6. Allsupplyandreturnairbranchductsshallincludetheappropriatestyleofvolumedamper.

Airterminaldevicessuchasgrilles,registers,anddiffusersshallbebalancedatductbranch

dampers,notatterminalface.

F. MeasurementandVerification:InstallcontrolsandmonitoringdevicesasrequiredbyMEP

divisionsordertocomplywithInternationalPerformanceMeasurement&VerificationProtocol

(IPMVP),VolumeIII:ConceptsandOptionsforDeterminingEnergySavingsinNewConstruction,

April2003,OptionD.

1. TheIPMVPprovidesguidanceonsituation-appropriateapplicationofmeasurementand

verificationstrategies.

G. SalvagedorReusedmaterials:Thereshallbenosubstitutionsforspecifiedsalvagedandreused

materialsandproducts.

1. Salvagedmaterials:Useofsalvagedmaterialsreducesimpactsofdisposaland

manufacturingofreplacements.

H. RecycledContentofMaterials:

1. Providebuildingmaterialswithrecycledcontentsuchthatpost-consumerrecycledcontent

valueplushalfthepre-consumerrecycledcontentvalueconstitutesaminimumof30%of

thecostofmaterialsusedfortheProject,exclusiveofallMEPequipment,labor,and

deliverycosts.TheContractorshallmakeallattemptstomaximizetheprocurementof

materialswithrecycledcontent.

a. epost-consumerrecycledcontentvalueofamaterialshallbedeterminedbydividing

theweightofpost-consumerrecycledcontentbythetotalweightofthematerialand

multiplyingbythecostofthematerial.

b. Donotincludemechanicalandelectricalcomponentsinthecalculations.

c. Donotincludelaboranddeliverycostsinthecalculations.

d. RecycledcontentofmaterialsshallbedefinedaccordingtotheFederalTrade

Commission’s“GuidefortheUseofEnvironmentalMarketingClaims,”16CFR260.7(e).

e. Utilizeallon-siteexistingpavingmaterialsthatarescheduledfordemolitionas

granulatedfill,andincludethecostofthismaterialhaditbeenpurchasedinthe

calculationsforrecycledcontentvalue.

f. Thematerialsinthefollowinglistmustcontaintheminimumrecycledcontent

indicated:

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Compost/mulch 100%post-consumer

AsphalticConcretePaving 25%post-consumer

Cast-in-PlaceConcrete 6%pre-consumer

CMU:GrayBlock 20%pre-consumer

SteelReinforcingBars 90%combined

StructuralSteelShapes 90%combined

SteelJoists 75%combined

SteelDeck 75%combined

SteelFabrications 60%combined

SteelStuds 30%combined

SteelRoofing 30%post-consumer

AluminumFabrications 35%combined

RigidInsulation 20%pre-consumer

Battinsulation 30%combined

I. BiobasedContent:

1. ForproductsdesignatedbytheUSDA’sBioPreferredprogram,provideproductsthatmeet

orexceedUSDArecommendationsforbiobasedcontent,solongasproductsmeetallother

performancerequirementsinVAmasterspecifications.Formoreinformationregardingthe

productcategoriescoveredbytheBioPreferredprogram,visithttp://www.biopreferred.gov

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SECTION019100

GENERALCOMMISSIONINGREQUIREMENTS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1COMMISSIONINGDESCRIPTION

A. ThisSection019100GENERALCOMMISSIONINGREQUIREMENTSshallformthebasisofthe

constructionphasecommissioningprocessandprocedures.TheCommissioningAgentshall

add,modify,andrefinethecommissioningprocedures,asapprovedbytheDepartmentof

VeteransAffairs(VA),tosuitfieldconditionsandactualmanufacturer'sequipment,incorporate

testdataandprocedureresults,andprovidedetailedschedulingforallcommissioningtasks.

B. Varioussectionsoftheprojectspecificationsrequireequipmentstartup,testing,andadjusting

services.Requirementsforstartup,testing,andadjustingservicesspecifiedintheDivision7,

Division21,Division22,Division23,Division26,Division27,Division28,andDivision31series

sectionsofthesespecificationsareintendedtobeprovidedincoordinationwiththe

commissioningservicesandarenotintendedtoduplicateservices.TheContractorshall

coordinatetheworkrequiredbyindividualspecificationsectionswiththecommissioning

servicesrequirementsspecifiedherein.

C. Whereindividualtesting,adjusting,orrelatedservicesarerequiredintheprojectspecifications

andnotspecificallyrequiredbythiscommissioningrequirementsspecification,thespecified

servicesshallbeprovidedandcopiesofdocumentation,asrequiredbythosespecificationsshall

besubmittedtotheVAandtheCommissioningAgenttobeindexedforfuturereference.

D. WheretrainingoreducationalservicesforVAarerequiredandspecifiedinothersectionsofthe

specifications,includingbutnotlimitedtoDivision7,Division8,Division21,Division22,Division

23,Division26,Division27,Division28,andDivision31seriessectionsofthespecification,these

servicesareintendedtobeprovidedinadditiontothetrainingandeducationalservices

specifiedherein.

E. Commissioningisasystematicprocessofverifyingthatthebuildingsystemsperform

interactivelyaccordingtotheconstructiondocumentsandtheVA’soperationalneeds.The

commissioningprocessshallencompassandcoordinatethesystemdocumentation,equipment

startup,controlsystemcalibration,testingandbalancing,performancetestingandtraining.

Commissioningduringtheconstructionandpost-occupancyphasesisintendedtoachievethe

followingspecificobjectivesaccordingtothecontractdocuments:


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1. Verifythattheapplicableequipmentandsystemsareinstalledinaccordancewiththe

contactdocumentsandaccordingtothemanufacturer'srecommendations.

2. Verifyanddocumentproperintegratedperformanceofequipmentandsystems.

3. VerifythatOperations&Maintenancedocumentationiscomplete.

4. Verifythatallcomponentsrequiringservicingcanbeaccessed,servicedandremoved

withoutdisturbingnearbycomponentsincludingducts,piping,cablingorwiring.

5. VerifythattheVA’soperatingpersonnelareadequatelytrainedtoenablethemtooperate,

monitor,adjust,maintain,andrepairbuildingsystemsinaneffectiveandenergy-efficient

manner.

6. Documentthesuccessfulachievementofthecommissioningobjectiveslistedabove.

F. Thecommissioningprocessdoesnottakeawayfromorreducetheresponsibilityofthe

Contractortoprovideafinishedandfullyfunctioningproduct.

1.2CONTRACTUALRELATIONSHIPS

A. Forthisconstructionproject,theDepartmentofVeteransAffairscontractswithaContractorto

provideconstructionservices.ThecontractsareadministeredbytheVAContractingOfficerand

theResidentEngineerasthedesignatedrepresentativeoftheContractingOfficer.Onthis

project,theauthoritytomodifythecontractinanywayisstrictlylimitedtotheauthorityofthe

ContractingOfficer.

B. Inthisproject,onlytwocontractpartiesarerecognizedandcommunicationsoncontractual

issuesarestrictlylimitedtoVAResidentEngineerandtheContractor.ItisthepracticeoftheVA

torequirethatcommunicationsbetweenotherpartiestothecontracts(Subcontractorsand

Vendors)beconductedthroughtheResidentEngineerandContractor.Itisalsothepracticeof

theVAthatcommunicationsbetweenotherpartiesoftheproject(CommissioningAgentand

Architect/Engineer)beconductedthroughtheResidentEngineer.

C. WholeBuildingCommissioningisaprocessthatreliesuponfrequentanddirect

communications,aswellascollaborationbetweenallpartiestotheconstructionprocess.Byits

nature,ahighlevelofcommunicationandcooperationbetweentheCommissioningAgentand

allotherparties(Architects,Engineers,Subcontractors,Vendors,thirdpartytestingagencies,

etc.)isessentialtothesuccessoftheCommissioningeffort.

D. Withthesefundamentalpracticesinmind,thecommissioningprocessdescribedhereinhas

beendevelopedtorecognizethat,intheexecutionoftheCommissioningProcess,the

CommissioningAgentmustdevelopeffectivemethodstocommunicatewitheverymemberof


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theconstructionteaminvolvedindeliveringcommissionedsystemswhilesimultaneously

respectingtheexclusivecontractauthorityoftheContractingOfficerandResident

Engineer.Thus,theproceduresoutlinedinthisspecificationmustbeexecutedwithinthe

followinglimitations:

1. Nocommunications(verbalorwritten)fromtheCommissioningAgentshallbedeemedto

constitutedirectionthatmodifiesthetermsofanycontractbetweentheDepartmentof

VeteransAffairsandtheContractor.

2. CommissioningIssuesidentifiedbytheCommissioningAgentwillbedeliveredtothe

ResidentEngineerandcopiedtothedesignatedCommissioningRepresentativesforthe

ContractorandsubcontractorsontheCommissioningTeamforinformationonlyinorderto

expeditethecommunicationprocess.Theseissuesmustbeunderstoodastheprofessional

opinionoftheCommissioningAgentandassuggestionsforresolution.

3. IntheeventthatanyCommissioningIssuesandsuggestedresolutionsaredeemedbythe

ResidentEngineertorequireeitheranofficialinterpretationoftheconstructiondocuments

orrequireamodificationofthecontractdocuments,theContractingOfficerorResident

Engineerwillissueanofficialdirectivetothiseffect.

4. AllpartiestotheCommissioningProcessshallbeindividuallyresponsibleforalertingthe

ResidentEngineerofanyissuesthattheydeemtoconstituteapotentialcontractchange

priortoactingontheseissues.

5. Authorityforresolutionormodificationofdesignandconstructionissuesrestssolelywith

theContractingOfficerorResidentEngineer,withappropriatetechnicalguidancefromthe

Architect/Engineerand/or

1.3RELATEDWORK

A. Section010000GENERALREQUIREMENTS.

B. Section013216.01ARCHITECTURALANDENGINEERINGCPMSCHEDULES

C. Section013323SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES

D. Section018111SUSTAINABNLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS

E. Section210800COMMISSIONINGOFFIREPROTECTIONSYSTEMS.

F. Section220800COMMISSIONINGOFPLUMBINGSYSTEMS.

G. Section230800COMMISSIONINGOFHVACSYSTEMS.

H. Section260800COMMISSIONINGOFELECTRICALSYSTEMS.

I. Section270800COMMISSIONINGOFCOMMUNICATIONSSYSTEMS.


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J. Section280800COMMISSIONINGOFELECTRONICSAFETYANDSECURITYSYSTEMS.

1.4SUMMARY

A. ThisSectionincludesgeneralrequirementsthatapplytoimplementationofcommissioning

withoutregardtosystems,subsystems,andequipmentbeingcommissioned.

B. ThecommissioningactivitieshavebeendevelopedtosupporttheVArequirementstomeet

guidelinesforFederalLeadershipinEnvironmental,Energy,andEconomicPerformance.

C. ThecommissioningactivitieshavebeendevelopedtosupporttheGreenBuildingsInitiative’s

GreenGlobesratingprogramandtosupportdeliveryofprojectperformanceinaccordancewith

theVArequirementsdevelopedfortheproject.

1.5ACRONYMS

ListofAcronyms

Acronym Meaning

A/E Architect/EngineerDesignTeam

AHJ AuthorityHavingJurisdiction

ASHRAE AssociationSocietyforHeatingAirConditionandRefrigerationEngineers

BOD BasisofDesign

BSC BuildingSystemsCommissioning

CCTV ClosedCircuitTelevision

CD ConstructionDocuments

CMMS ComputerizedMaintenanceManagementSystem

CO ContractingOfficer(VA)

COR ContractingOfficer’sRepresentative(seealsoVA-RE)

COBie ConstructionOperationsBuildingInformationExchange

CPC ConstructionPhaseCommissioning

Cx Commissioning

CxA CommissioningAgent

CxM CommissioningManager

CxR CommissioningRepresentative

DPC DesignPhaseCommissioning

FPT FunctionalPerformanceTest

GBI-GG GreenBuildingInitiative-GreenGlobes


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ListofAcronyms

Acronym Meaning

HVAC Heating,Ventilation,andAirConditioning

LEED LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign

NC DepartmentofVeteransAffairsNationalCemetery

NCA DepartmentofVeteransAffairsNationalCemeteryAdministration

NEBB NationalEnvironmentalBalancingBureau

O&M Operations&Maintenance

OPR Owner’sProjectRequirements

PFC Pre-FunctionalChecklist

PFT Pre-FunctionalTest

SD SchematicDesign

SO SiteObservation

TAB TestAdjustandBalance

VA DepartmentofVeteransAffairs

VAMC VAMedicalCenter

VACFM VAOfficeofConstructionandFacilitiesManagement

VACO VACentralOffice

VAPM VAProjectManager

VA-RE VAResidentEngineer

USGBC UnitedStatesGreenBuildingCouncil

1.6DEFINITIONS

AcceptancePhaseCommissioning:Commissioningtasksexecutedaftermostconstructionhas

beencompleted,mostSiteObservationsandStaticTestshavebeencompletedandPre-

FunctionalTestinghasbeencompletedandaccepted.Themaincommissioningactivities

performedduringthisphaseareverificationthattheinstalledsystemsarefunctionalby

conductingSystemsFunctionalPerformancetestsandOwnerTraining.

Accuracy:Thecapabilityofaninstrumenttoindicatethetruevalueofameasuredquantity.

BackCheck:Abackcheckisaverificationthatanagreeduponsolutiontoadesigncomment

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BasisofDesign(BOD):TheEngineer’sBasisofDesigniscomprisedoftwocomponents:the

DesignCriteriaandtheDesignNarrative,thesedocumentsrecordtheconcepts,calculations,

decisions,andproductselectionsusedtomeettheOwner’sProjectRequirements(OPR)andto

satisfyapplicableregulatoryrequirements,standards,andguidelines.

Benchmarks:Benchmarksarethecomparisonofabuilding’senergyusagetoothersimilar

buildingsandtothebuildingitself..Forexample,ENERGYSTARPortfolioManagerisafrequently

usedandnationallyrecognizedbuildingenergybenchmarkingtool.

BuildingInformationModeling(BIM):BuildingInformationModelingisaparametricdatabase

whichallowsabuildingtobedesignedandconstructedvirtuallyin3D,andprovidesreports

bothin2Dviewsandasschedules.Thiselectronicinformationcanbeextractedandreusedfor

pre-populatingfacilitymanagementCMMSsystems.BuildingSystemsCommissioning(BSC):

NEBBacronymusedtodesignateitscommissioningprogram.

Calibrate:Theactofcomparinganinstrumentofunknownaccuracywithastandardofknown

accuracytodetect,correlate,report,oreliminatebyadjustmentanyvariationintheaccuracyof

thetestedinstrument.

CCTV:ClosedcircuitTelevision.Normallyusedforsecuritysurveillanceandalarmdetectionsas

partofaspecialelectricalsecuritysystem.

COBie:ConstructionOperationsBuildingInformationExchange(COBie)isanelectronicindustry

dataformatusedtotransferinformationdevelopedduringdesign,construction,and

commissioningintotheComputerMaintenanceManagementSystems(CMMS)usedtooperate

facilities.SeetheWholeBuildingDesignGuidewebsiteforfurtherinformation

(http://www.wbdg.org/resources/cobie.php)

Commissionability:Definesadesigncomponentorconstructionprocessthathasthenecessary

elementsthatwillallowasystemorcomponenttobeeffectivelymeasured,tested,operated

andcommissioned

CommissioningAgent(CxA):ThequalifiedCommissioningProfessionalwhoadministerstheCx

processbymanagingtheCxteamandoverseeingtheCommissioningProcess.WhereCxAis

usedinthisspecificationitmeanstheCommissioningAgent,membersofhisstafforappointed

membersofthecommissioningteam.NotethatLEEDusesthetermCommissioningAuthorityin

lieuofCommissioningAgent.

CommissioningChecklists:Listsofdataorinspectionstobeverifiedtoensurepropersystemor

componentinstallation,operation,andfunction.Verificationchecklistsaredevelopedandused


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duringallphasesofthecommissioningprocesstoverifythattheOwner’sProjectRequirements

(OPR)isbeingachieved.

CommissioningDesignReview:Thecommissioningdesignreviewisacollaborativereviewof

thedesignprofessionalsdesigndocumentsforitemspertainingtothefollowing:owner’sproject

requirements;basisofdesign;operabilityandmaintainability(O&M)includingdocumentation;

functionality;training;energyefficiency,controlsystems’sequenceofoperationsincluding

buildingautomationsystemfeatures;commissioningspecificationsandtheabilityto

functionallytestthesystems.

CommissioningIssue:AconditionidentifiedbytheCommissioningAgentorothermemberof

theCommissioningTeamthatadverselyaffectsthecommissionability,operability,

maintainability,orfunctionalityofasystem,equipment,orcomponent.Aconditionthatisin

conflictwiththeContractDocumentsand/orperformancerequirementsoftheinstalledsystems

andcomponents.(Seealso–CommissioningObservation).

CommissioningManager(CxM):AqualifiedindividualappointedbytheContractortomanage

thecommissioningprocessonbehalfoftheContractor.

CommissioningObservation:AnissueidentifiedbytheCommissioningAgentorothermember

oftheCommissioningTeamthatdoesnotconformtotheprojectOPR,contractdocumentsor

standardindustrybestpractices.(SeealsoCommissioningIssue)

CommissioningPlan:Adocumentthatoutlinesthecommissioningprocess,commissioning

scopeanddefinesresponsibilities,processes,schedules,andthedocumentationrequirements

oftheCommissioningProcess.

CommissioningProcess:Aqualityfocusedprocessforenhancingthedeliveryofaproject.The

processfocusesuponverifyinganddocumentingthatthefacilityandallofitssystems,

components,andassembliesareplanned,designed,installed,tested,canbeoperated,and

maintainedtomeettheOwner'sProjectRequirements.

CommissioningReport:Thefinalcommissioningdocumentwhichpresentsthecommissioning

processresultsfortheproject.Cxreportsincludeanexecutivesummary,thecommissioning

plan,issuelog,correspondence,andallappropriatechecksheetsandtestforms.

CommissioningRepresentative(CxR):Anindividualappointedbyasub-contractortomanage

thecommissioningprocessonbehalfofthesub-contractor.

CommissioningSpecifications:Thecontractdocumentsthatdetailtheobjective,scopeand

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CommissioningTeam:Individualteammemberswhosecoordinatedactionsareresponsiblefor

implementingtheCommissioningProcess.

ConstructionPhaseCommissioning:Allcommissioningeffortsexecutedduringthe

constructionprocessafterthedesignphaseandpriortotheAcceptancePhaseCommissioning.

ContractDocuments(CD):Contractdocumentsincludedesignandconstructioncontracts,price

agreementsandprocedureagreements.ContractDocumentsalsoincludeallfinalandcomplete

drawings,specificationsandallapplicablecontractmodificationsorsupplements.

ConstructionPhaseCommissioning(CPC):Allcommissioningeffortsexecutedduringthe

constructionprocessafterthedesignphaseandpriortotheAcceptancePhaseCommissioning.

CoordinationDrawings:Drawingsshowingtheworkofalltradesthatareusedtoillustratethat

equipmentcanbeinstalledinthespaceallocatedwithoutcompromisingequipmentfunctionor

accessformaintenanceandreplacement.Thesedrawingsgraphicallyillustrateanddimension

manufacturers’recommendedmaintenanceclearances.Onmechanicalprojects,coordination

drawingsincludestructuralsteel,ductwork,majorpipingandelectricalconduitandshowthe

elevationsandlocationsoftheabovecomponents.

DataLogging:Themonitoringandrecordingoftemperature,flow,current,status,pressure,

etc.ofequipmentusingstand-alonedatarecorders.

DeferredSystemTest:Teststhatcannotbecompletedattheendoftheacceptancephasedue

toambientconditions,scheduleissuesorotherconditionspreventingtestingduringthenormal

acceptancetestingperiod.

Deficiency:See“CommissioningIssue”.

DesignCriteria:AlistingoftheVADesignCriteriaoutliningtheprojectdesignrequirements,

includingitssource.Theseareusedduringthedesignprocesstoshowthedesignelements

meettheOPR.

DesignIntent:TheoveralltermthatincludestheOPRandtheBOD.Itisadetailedexplanation

oftheideas,concepts,andcriteriathataredefinedbytheownertobeimportant.Thedesign

intentdocumentsareutilizedtoprovideawrittenrecordoftheseideas,conceptsandcriteria.

DesignNarrative:Awrittendescriptionoftheproposeddesignsolutionsthatsatisfythe

requirementsoftheOPR.

DesignPhaseCommissioning(DPC):Allcommissioningtasksexecutedduringthedesignphase

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EnvironmentalSystems:Systemsthatuseacombinationofmechanicalequipment,airflow,

waterflowandelectricalenergytoprovideheating,ventilating,airconditioning,humidification,

anddehumidificationforthepurposeofhumancomfortorprocesscontroloftemperatureand

humidity.

ExecutiveSummary:AsectionoftheCommissioningreportthatreviewsthegeneraloutcome

oftheproject.Italsoincludesanyunresolvedissues,recommendationsfortheresolutionof

unresolvedissuesandalldeferredtestingrequirements.

Functionality:Thisdefinesadesigncomponentorconstructionprocesswhichwillallowa

systemorcomponenttooperateorbeconstructedinamannerthatwillproducetherequired

outcomeoftheOPR.

FunctionalTestProcedure(FTP):Awrittenprotocolthatdefinesmethods,steps,personnel,

andacceptancecriteriafortestsconductedoncomponents,equipment,assemblies,systems,

andinterfacesamongsystems.

IndustryAcceptedBestPractice:Adesigncomponentorconstructionprocessthathasachieved

industryconsensusforqualityperformanceandfunctionality.Refertothecurrenteditionofthe

NEBBDesignPhaseCommissioningHandbookforexamples.

InstallationVerification:Observationsorinspectionsthatconfirmthesystemorcomponent

hasbeeninstalledinaccordancewiththecontractdocumentsandtoindustryacceptedbest

practices.

IntegratedSystemTesting:IntegratedSystemsTestingproceduresentailtestingofmultiple

integratedsystemsperformancetoverifyproperfunctionalinterfacebetweensystems.Typical

IntegratedSystemsTestingincludesverifyingthatbuildingsystemsrespondproperlytolossof

utility,transfertoemergencypowersources,re-transferfromemergencypowersourceto

normalutilitysource;interfacebetweenHVACcontrolsandFireAlarmsystemsforequipment

shutdown,interfacebetweenFireAlarmsystemandelevatorcontrolsystemsforelevatorrecall

andshutdown;interfacebetweenFireAlarmSystemandSecurityAccessControlSystemsto

controlaccesstospacesduringfirealarmconditions;andothersimilartestsasdeterminedfor

eachspecificproject.

IssuesLog:Aformalandongoingrecordofproblemsorconcerns–andtheirresolution–that

havebeenraisedbymembersoftheCommissioningTeamduringthecourseofthe

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LessonsLearnedWorkshop:Aworkshopconductedtodiscussanddocumentprojectsuccesses

andidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementsforfutureprojects.

Maintainability:Adesigncomponentorconstructionprocessthatwillallowasystemor

componenttobeeffectivelymaintained.Thisincludesadequateroomforaccesstoadjustand

repairtheequipment.Maintainabilityalsoincludescomponentsthathavereadilyobtainable

repairpartsorservice.

ManualTest:Testingusinghand-heldinstruments,immediatecontrolsystemreadoutsor

directobservationtoverifyperformance(contrastedtoanalyzingmonitoreddatatakenover

timetomakethe‘observation’).

Owner’sProjectRequirements(OPR):Awrittendocumentthatdetailstheproject

requirementsandtheexpectationsofhowthebuildinganditssystemswillbeusedand

operated.Theseincludeprojectgoals,measurableperformancecriteria,costconsiderations,

benchmarks,successcriteria,andsupportinginformation.

PeerReview:Aformalin-depthreviewseparatefromthecommissioningreviewprocesses.The

levelofeffortandintensityismuchgreaterthanatypicalcommissioningfacilitationorextended

commissioningreview.TheVAusuallyhiresanindependentthird-party(calledtheIDIQA/E)to

conductpeerreviews.

Precision:Theabilityofaninstrumenttoproducerepeatablereadingsofthesamequantity

underthesameconditions.Theprecisionofaninstrumentreferstoitsabilitytoproducea

tightlygroupedsetofvaluesaroundthemeanvalueofthemeasuredquantity.

Pre-DesignPhaseCommissioning:Commissioningtasksperformedpriortothecommencement

ofdesignactivitiesthatincludesprojectprogrammingandthedevelopmentofthe

commissioningprocessfortheproject

Pre-FunctionalChecklist(PFC):Aformusedbythecontractortoverifythatappropriate

componentsareonsite,correctlyinstalled,setup,calibrated,functionalandreadyforfunctional

testing.

Pre-FunctionalTest(PFT):Aninspectionortestthatisdonebeforefunctionaltesting.PFT’s

includeinstallationverificationandsystemandcomponentstartuptests.

ProcedureorProtocol:Adefinedapproachthatoutlinestheexecutionofasequenceofworkor

operations.Proceduresareusedtoproducerepeatableanddefinedresults.

Range:Theupperandlowerlimitsofaninstrument’sabilitytomeasurethevalueofaquantity

forwhichtheinstrumentiscalibrated.


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Resolution:ThiswordhastwomeaningsintheCxProcess.Thefirstreferstothesmallest

changeinameasuredvariablethataninstrumentcandetect.Thesecondreferstothe

implementationofactionsthatcorrectatestedorobserveddeficiency.

SiteObservationVisit:On-siteinspectionsandobservationsmadebytheCommissioningAgent

forthepurposeofverifyingcomponent,equipment,andsysteminstallation,toobserve

contractortesting,equipmentstart-upprocedures,orotherpurposes.

SiteObservationReports(SO):Reportsofsiteinspectionsandobservationsmadebythe

CommissioningAgent.Observationreportsareintendedtoprovideearlyindicationofan

installationissuewhichwillneedcorrectionoranalysis.

SpecialSystemInspections:Inspectionsrequiredbyalocalcodeauthoritypriortooccupancy

andarenotnormallyapartofthecommissioningprocess.

StaticTests:Testsorinspectionsthatvalidateaspecifiedstaticconditionsuchaspressure

testing.Statictestsmaybespecificationorcodeinitiated.

StartUpTests:Teststhatvalidatethecomponentorsystemisreadyforautomaticoperationin

accordancewiththemanufacturesrequirements.

SystemsManual:Asystem-focusedcompositedocumentthatincludesallinformationrequired

fortheownersoperatorstooperatethesystems.

TestProcedure:Awrittenprotocolthatdefinesmethods,personnel,andexpectationsfortests

conductedoncomponents,equipment,assemblies,systems,andinterfacesamongsystems.

Testing:Theuseofspecializedandcalibratedinstrumentstomeasureparameterssuchas:

temperature,pressure,vaporflow,airflow,fluidflow,rotationalspeed,electrical

characteristics,velocity,andotherdatainordertodetermineperformance,operation,or

function.

Testing,Adjusting,andBalancing(TAB):Asystematicprocessorserviceappliedtoheating,

ventilatingandair-conditioning(HVAC)systemsandotherenvironmentalsystemstoachieve

anddocumentairandhydronicflowrates.Thestandardsandproceduresforprovidingthese

servicesarereferredtoas“Testing,Adjusting,andBalancing”andaredescribedinthe

ProceduralStandardsfortheTesting,AdjustingandBalancingofEnvironmentalSystems,

publishedbyNEBBorAABC.

ThermalScans:ThermographicpicturestakenwithanInfraredThermographicCamera.

Thermographicpicturesshowtherelativetemperaturesofobjectsandsurfacesandareusedto


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identifyleaks,thermalbridging,thermalintrusion,electricaloverloadconditions,moisture

containment,andinsulationfailure.

TrainingPlan:Awrittendocumentthatdetails,inoutlineformtheexpectationsoftheoperator

training.Trainingagendasshouldincludeinstructiononhowtoobtainservice,operate,startup,

shutdownandmaintainallsystemsandcomponentsoftheproject.

Trending:Monitoringoveraperiodoftimewiththebuildingautomationsystem.

UnresolvedCommissioningIssue:AnyCommissioningIssuethat,atthetimethattheFinal

ReportortheAmendedFinalReportisissuedthathasnotbeeneitherresolvedbythe

constructionteamoracceptedbytheVA.Validation:Theprocessbywhichworkisverifiedas

completeandoperatingcorrectly:

1. Firstpartyvalidationoccurswhenafirmorindividualverifyingthetaskisthesamefirmor

individualperformingthetask.

2. Secondpartyvalidationoccurswhenthefirmorindividualverifyingthetaskisunderthe

controlofthefirmperformingthetaskorhasotherpossibilitiesoffinancialconflictsof

interestintheresolution(Architects,Designers,GeneralContractorsandThirdTier

SubcontractorsorVendors).

3. Thirdpartyvalidationoccurswhenthefirmverifyingthetaskisnotassociatedwithorunder

controlofthefirmperformingordesigningthetask.

Verification:Theprocessbywhichspecificdocuments,components,equipment,assemblies,

systems,andinterfacesamongsystemsareconfirmedtocomplywiththecriteriadescribedin

theOwner’sProjectRequirements.

WarrantyPhaseCommissioning:Commissioningeffortsexecutedafteraprojecthasbeen

completedandacceptedbytheOwner.WarrantyPhaseCommissioningincludesfollow-upon

verificationofsystemperformance,measurementandverificationtasksandassistancein

identifyingwarrantyissuesandenforcingwarrantyprovisionsoftheconstructioncontract.

WarrantyVisit:Acommissioningmeetingandsitereviewwherealloutstandingwarrantyissues

anddeferredtestingisreviewedanddiscussed.

WholeBuildingCommissioning:CommissioningofbuildingsystemssuchasBuildingEnvelope,

HVAC,Electrical,SpecialElectrical(FireAlarm,Security&Communications),PlumbingandFire

Protectionasdescribedinthisspecification.


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1.7SYSTEMSTOBECOMMISSIONED

A. Commissioningofasystemorsystemsspecifiedforthisprojectispartoftheconstruction

process.Documentationandtestingofthesesystems,aswellastrainingoftheVA’sOperation

andMaintenancepersonnel,isrequiredincooperationwiththeVAandtheCommissioning

Agent.

B. Thefollowingsystemswillbecommissionedaspartofthisproject:

SystemsToBeCommissioned

System Description

Specialties

PatientBedServiceWalls Medicalgascertificationandcrosscheck,electrical

connections

FireSuppression

FireSprinklerSystems Wetpipesystem,drypipesystem,pre-actionsystem,special

agentsystems

Plumbing

GeneralServiceAirSystems Packagedcompressorsystems,airdryers,filtration

MedicalAirSystems Packagedmedicalaircompressorunits.Outletcertification,

cross-connectionverification

MedicalVacuumSystems Packagedmedicalvacuumunits,outletcertification,cross-

connectionverification

MedicalGasSystems(other

thanMedicalAirSystems)

Medicalgas(oxygen,nitrogen,nitrousoxide,etc.)

tank/manifoldsystems,outletcertification,cross-connection

verification

HVAC

NoiseandVibrationControl NoiseandvibrationlevelsforcriticalequipmentsuchasAir

Handlers,Chillers,CoolingTowers,Boilers,Generators,etc.

willbecommissionedaspartofthesystemcommissioning


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System Description

DirectDigitalControl

System**

OperatorInterfaceComputer,OperatorWorkStation

(includinggraphics,pointmapping,trends,alarms),Network

CommunicationsModulesandWiring,IntegrationPanels.

[DDCControlpanelswillbecommissionedwiththesystems

controlledbythepanel]

ChilledWaterSystem** Chillers(centrifugal,rotaryscrew,air-cooled),pumps(primary,

secondary,variableprimary),VFDsassociatedwithchilled

watersystemcomponents,DDCControlPanels(including

integrationwithBuildingControlSystem)

Steam/HeatingHotWater

System**

Boilers,boilerfeedwatersystem,economizers/heatrecovery

equipment,condensaterecovery,watertreatment,boilerfuel

system,controls,interfacewithfacilityDDCsystem.

HVACAirHandling

Systems**

AirhandlingUnits,packagedrooftopAHU,OutdoorAir

conditioningunits,humidifiers,DDCcontrolpanels

HVACVentilation/Exhaust

Systems

Generalexhaust,toiletexhaust,laboratoryexhaust,isolation

exhaust,roompressurizationcontrolsystems

HVACTerminalUnit

Systems**

VAVTerminalUnits,CAVterminalunits,fancoilunits,fin-tube

radiation,unitheaters

DecentralizedUnitaryHVAC

Systems*

Split-systemHVACsystems,controls,interfacewithfacility

DDC

UnitaryHeatPump

Systems**

Water-sourceheatpumps,controls,interfacewithfacilityDDC

HumidityControlSystems Humidifiers,de-humidifiers,controls,interfacewithfacility

DDC

HydronicDistribution

Systems

Pumps,DDCcontrolpanels,heatexchangers,

Electrical

Grounding&Bonding

Systems

Witness3rdpartytesting,reviewreports


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System Description

Low-VoltageDistribution

System

Normalpowerdistributionsystem,Life-safetypower

distributionsystem,criticalpowerdistributionsystem,

equipmentpowerdistributionsystem,switchboards,

distributionpanels,panelboards,verifybreakertestingresults

(injectioncurrent,etc)

Lighting&Lighting

Control**Systems

Emergencylighting,occupancysensors,lightingcontrol

systems,architecturaldimmingsystems,theatricaldimming

systems,exteriorlightingandcontrols

Communications

Grounding&Bonding

System


StructuredCablingSystem Witness3rdpartytesting,reviewreports

PublicAddress&Mass

NotificationSystems


Intercom&Program

Systems


NurseCall&CodeBlue

Systems


SecurityEmergencyCall

Systems


ElectronicSafetyandSecurity

Grounding&Bonding Witness3rdpartytesting,reviewreports

PhysicalAccessControl

Systems


AccessControlSystems Witness3rdpartytesting,reviewreports

SecurityAccessDetection

Systems


VideoSurveillanceSystem Witness3rdpartytesting,reviewreports


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System Description

ElectronicPersonal

ProtectionSystem


FireDetectionandAlarm

System

100%deviceacceptancetesting,batterydraw-downtest,

verifysystemmonitoring,verifyinterfacewithothersystems.

RenewableEnergySources

SiteUtilities

Transportation

ActiveTrafficBarrier

Systems

Witness3rdpartytesting

IntegratedSystemsTests

FireAlarmResponse IntegratedSystemResponsetoFireAlarmConditionand

ReturntoNormal

TableNotes

**DenotessystemsthatLEEDrequirestobecommissionedtocomplywiththeLEED

FundamentalCommissioningpre-requisite.

1.8COMMISSIONINGTEAM

A. Thecommissioningteamshallconsistof,butnotbelimitedto,representativesofContractor,

includingProjectSuperintendentandsubcontractors,installers,schedulers,suppliers,and

specialistsdeemedappropriatebytheDepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA)andCommissioning

Agent.

B. MembersAppointedbyContractor:

1. Contractor’CommissioningManager:Thedesignatedperson,company,orentitythatplans,

schedulesandcoordinatesthecommissioningactivitiesfortheconstructionteam.

2. Contractor’sCommissioningRepresentative(s):Individual(s),eachhavingauthoritytoacton

behalfoftheentityheorsherepresents,explicitlyorganizedtoimplementthe

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C. MembersAppointedbyVA:

1. CommissioningAgent:Thedesignatedperson,company,orentitythatplans,schedules,

andcoordinatesthecommissioningteamtoimplementthecommissioningprocess.TheVA

willengagetheCxAunderaseparatecontract.

2. User:Representativesofthefacilityuserandoperationandmaintenancepersonnel.

3. A/E:RepresentativeoftheArchitectandengineeringdesignprofessionals.

1.9VA'SCOMMISSIONINGRESPONSIBILITIES

A. Appointanindividual,companyorfirmtoactastheCommissioningAgent.

B. Assignoperationandmaintenancepersonnelandschedulethemtoparticipatein

commissioningteamactivitiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Coordinationmeetings.

2. Traininginoperationandmaintenanceofsystems,subsystems,andequipment.

3. Testingmeetings.

4. WitnessandassistinSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.

5. Demonstrationofoperationofsystems,subsystems,andequipment.

C. ProvidetheConstructionDocuments,preparedbyArchitectandapprovedbyVA,tothe

CommissioningAgentandforuseinmanagingthecommissioningprocess,developingthe

commissioningplan,systemsmanuals,andreviewingtheoperationandmaintenancetraining

plan.

1.10CONTRACTOR'SCOMMISSIONINGRESPONSIBILITIES

A. TheContractorshallassignaCommissioningManagertomanagecommissioningactivitiesofthe

Contractor,andsubcontractors.

B. TheContractorshallensurethatthecommissioningresponsibilitiesoutlinedinthese

specificationsareincludedinallsubcontractsandthatsubcontractorscomplywiththe

requirementsofthesespecifications.

C. TheContractorshallensurethateachinstallingsubcontractorshallassignrepresentativeswith

expertiseandauthoritytoactonbehalfofthesubcontractorandschedulethemtoparticipate

inandperformcommissioningteamactivitiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Participateincommissioningcoordinationmeetings.

2. Conductoperationandmaintenancetrainingsessionsinaccordancewithapprovedtraining

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3. VerifythatWorkiscompleteandsystemsareoperationalaccordingtotheContract

Documents,includingcalibrationofinstrumentationandcontrols.

4. Evaluatecommissioningissuesandcommissioningobservationsidentifiedinthe

CommissioningIssuesLog,fieldreports,testreportsorothercommissioningdocuments.In

collaborationwithentityresponsibleforsystemandequipmentinstallation,recommend

correctiveaction.

5. Reviewandcommentoncommissioningdocumentation.

6. ParticipateinmeetingstocoordinateSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.

7. Providescheduleforoperationandmaintenancedatasubmittals,equipmentstartup,and

testingtoCommissioningAgentforincorporationintothecommissioningplan.

8. ProvideinformationtotheCommissioningAgentfordevelopingcommissioningplan.

9. ParticipateintrainingsessionsforVA'soperationandmaintenancepersonnel.

10.Providetechnicianswhoarefamiliarwiththeconstructionandoperationofinstalled

systemsandwhoshalldevelopspecifictestprocedurestoconductSystemsFunctional

PerformanceTestingofinstalledsystems.

1.11COMMISSIONINGAGENT’SRESPONSIBILITIES

A. Organizeandleadthecommissioningteam.

B. Preparethecommissioningplan.SeeParagraph1.11-AofthisspecificationSectionforfurther

information.

C. ReviewandcommentonselectedsubmittalsfromtheContractorforgeneralconformancewith

theConstructionDocuments.Reviewandcommentontheabilitytotestandoperatethe

systemand/orequipment,includingprovidinggages,controlsandothercomponentsrequired

tooperate,maintain,andtestthesystem.Reviewandcommentonperformanceexpectations

ofsystemsandequipmentandinterfacesbetweensystemsrelatingtotheConstruction

Documents.

D. Atthebeginningoftheconstructionphase,conductaninitialconstructionphasecoordination

meetingforthepurposeofreviewingthecommissioningactivitiesandestablishingtentative

schedulesforoperationandmaintenancesubmittals;operationandmaintenancetraining

sessions;TABWork;Pre-FunctionalChecklists,SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting;and

projectcompletion.

E. Convenecommissioningteammeetingsforthepurposeofcoordination,communication,and

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arrangingforfacilities,preparingagendaandattendancelists,andnotifyingparticipants.The

CommissioningAgentshallprepareanddistributeminutestocommissioningteammembers

andattendeeswithinfiveworkdaysofthecommissioningmeeting.

F. Observeconstructionandreportprogress,observationsandissues.Observesystemsand

equipmentinstallationforadequateaccessibilityformaintenanceandcomponentreplacement

orrepair,andforgeneralconformancewiththeConstructionDocuments.

G. PrepareProjectspecificPre-FunctionalChecklistsandSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTest

procedures.

H. CoordinateSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestingschedulewiththeContractor.

I. Witnessselectedsystemsstartups.

J. VerifyselectedPre-FunctionalChecklistscompletedandsubmittedbytheContractor.

K. WitnessanddocumentSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.

L. Compiletestdata,inspectionreports,andcertificatesandincludetheminthesystemsmanual

andcommissioningreport.

M. Reviewandcommentonoperationandmaintenance(O&M)documentationandsystems

manualoutlineforcompliancewiththeContractDocuments.Operationandmaintenance

documentationrequirementsarespecifiedinParagraph1.25,Section010000GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

N. ReviewoperationandmaintenancetrainingprogramdevelopedbytheContractor.Verify

trainingplansprovidequalifiedinstructorstoconductoperationandmaintenancetraining.

O. PreparecommissioningFieldObservationReports.

P. PreparetheFinalCommissioningReport.

Q. Returntothesiteat10monthsintothe12monthwarrantyperiodandreviewwithfacilitystaff

thecurrentbuildingoperationandtheconditionofoutstandingissuesrelatedtotheoriginal

andseasonalSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.Alsointerviewfacilitystaffandidentify

problemsorconcernstheyhaveoperatingthebuildingasoriginallyintended.Makesuggestions

forimprovementsandforrecordingthesechangesintheO&Mmanuals.Identifyareasthatmay

comeunderwarrantyorundertheoriginalconstructioncontract.Assistfacilitystaffin

developingreports,documentsandrequestsforservicestoremedyoutstandingproblems.

R. Assemblethefinalcommissioningdocumentation,includingtheFinalCommissioningReport

andAddendumtotheFinalCommissioningReport.


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1.12COMMISSIONINGDOCUMENTATION

A. CommissioningPlan:Adocument,preparedbyCommissioningAgent,thatoutlinesthe

schedule,allocationofresources,anddocumentationrequirementsofthecommissioning

process,andshallinclude,butisnotlimited,tothefollowing:

1. Planfordeliveryandreviewofsubmittals,systemsmanuals,andotherdocumentsand

reports.Identificationoftherelationshipofthesedocumentstootherfunctionsanda

detaileddescriptionofsubmittalsthatarerequiredtosupportthecommissioning

processes.Submittaldatesshallincludethelatestdateapprovedsubmittalsmustbe

receivedwithoutadverselyaffectingcommissioningplan.

2. Descriptionoftheorganization,layout,andcontentofcommissioningdocumentation

(includingsystemsmanual)andadetaileddescriptionofdocumentstobeprovidedalong

withidentificationofresponsibleparties.

3. Identificationofsystemsandequipmenttobecommissioned.

4. ScheduleofCommissioningCoordinationmeetings.

5. Identificationofitemsthatmustbecompletedbeforethenextoperationcanproceed.

6. Descriptionofresponsibilitiesofcommissioningteammembers.

7. Descriptionofobservationstobemade.

8. Descriptionofrequirementsforoperationandmaintenancetraining.

9. Scheduleforcommissioningactivitieswithdatescoordinatedwithoverallconstruction

schedule.

10.ProcessandschedulefordocumentingchangesonacontinuousbasistoappearinProject

RecordDocuments.

11.Processandscheduleforcompletingprestartandstartupchecklistsforsystems,subsystems,

andequipmenttobeverifiedandtested.

12.PreliminarySystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestprocedures.

B. SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedures:TheCommissioningAgentwilldevelop

SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProceduresforeachsystemtobecommissioned,

includingsubsystems,orequipmentandinterfacesorinterlockswithothersystems.Systems

FunctionalPerformanceTestProcedureswillincludeaseparateentry,withspaceforcomments,

foreachitemtobetested.PreliminarySystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedureswillbe

providedtotheVA,Architect/Engineer,andContractorforreviewandcomment.TheSystems

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providespacetoindicatewhetherthemodeundertestrespondedasrequired.EachSystem

FunctionalPerformanceTestprocedure,regardlessofsystem,subsystem,orequipmentbeing

tested,shallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Nameandidentificationcodeoftestedsystem.

2. Testnumber.

3. Timeanddateoftest.

4. Indicationofwhethertherecordisforafirsttestorretestfollowingcorrectionofaproblem

orissue.

5. Datedsignaturesofthepersonperformingtestandofthewitness,ifapplicable.

6. Individualspresentfortest.

7. ObservationsandIssues.

8. Issuenumber,ifany,generatedastheresultoftest.

C. Pre-FunctionalChecklists:TheCommissioningAgentwillpreparePre-FunctionalChecklists.Pre-

FunctionalChecklistsshallbecompletedandsignedbytheContractor,verifyingthatsystems,

subsystems,equipment,andassociatedcontrolsarereadyfortesting.TheCommissioning

AgentwillspotcheckPre-FunctionalCheckliststoverifyaccuracyandreadinessfortesting.

InaccurateorincompletePre-FunctionalChecklistsshallbereturnedtotheContractorfor

correctionandresubmission.

D. TestandInspectionReports:TheCommissioningAgentwillrecordtestdata,observations,and

measurementsonSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedure.Thereportwillalsoinclude

recommendationforsystemacceptanceornon-acceptance.Photographs,forms,andother

meansappropriatefortheapplicationshallbeincludedwithdata.CommissioningAgentWill

compiletestandinspectionreportsandtestandinspectioncertificatesandincludethemin

systemsmanualandcommissioningreport.

E. CorrectiveActionDocuments:TheCommissioningAgentwilldocumentcorrectiveactiontaken

forsystemsandequipmentthatfailtests.Thedocumentationwillincludeanyrequired

modificationstosystemsandequipmentand/orrevisionstotestprocedures,ifany.The

CommissioningAgentwillwitnessanddocumentanyretestingofsystemsand/orequipment

requiringcorrectiveactionanddocumentretestresults.

F. CommissioningIssuesLog:TheCommissioningAgentwillprepareandmaintainCommissioning

IssuesLogthatdescribesCommissioningIssuesandCommissioningObservationsthatare

identifiedduringtheCommissioningprocess.Theseobservationsandissuesinclude,butarenot


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limitedto,thosethatareatvariancewiththeContractDocuments.TheCommissioningIssues

Logwillidentifyandtrackissuesastheyareencountered,thepartyresponsibleforresolution,

progresstowardresolution,anddocumenthowtheissuewasresolved.TheMaster

CommissioningIssuesLogwillalsotrackthestatusofunresolvedissues.

1. CreatinganCommissioningIssuesLogEntry:

a. Identifytheissuewithuniquenumericoralphanumericidentifierbywhichtheissue

maybetracked.

b. Assignadescriptivetitlefortheissue.

c. Identifydateandtimeoftheissue.

d. Identifytestnumberoftestbeingperformedatthetimeoftheobservation,if

applicable,forcrossreference.

e. Identifysystem,subsystem,andequipmenttowhichtheissueapplies.

f. Identifylocationofsystem,subsystem,andequipment.

g. Includeinformationthatmaybehelpfulindiagnosingorevaluatingtheissue.

h. Noterecommendedcorrectiveaction.

i. Identifycommissioningteammemberresponsibleforcorrectiveaction.

j. Identifyexpecteddateofcorrection.

k. Identifypersonthatidentifiedtheissue.

2. DocumentingIssueResolution:

a. Logdatecorrectioniscompletedortheissueisresolved.

b. Describecorrectiveactionorresolutiontaken.Includedescriptionofdiagnosticsteps

takentodeterminerootcauseoftheissue,ifany.

c. IdentifychangestotheContractDocumentsthatmayrequireaction.

d. Statethatcorrectionwascompletedandsystem,subsystem,andequipmentareready

forretest,ifapplicable.

e. Identifyperson(s)whocorrectedorresolvedtheissue.

f. Identifyperson(s)verifyingtheissueresolution.

G. FinalCommissioningReport:TheCommissioningAgentwilldocumentresultsofthe

commissioningprocess,includingunresolvedissues,andperformanceofsystems,subsystems,

andequipment.TheCommissioningReportwillindicatewhethersystems,subsystems,and

equipmenthavebeenproperlyinstalledandareperformingaccordingtotheContract

Documents.ThisreportwillbeusedbytheDepartmentofVeteransAffairswhendetermining


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thatsystemswillbeaccepted.Thisreportwillbeusedtoevaluatesystems,subsystems,and

equipmentandwillserveasafuturereferencedocumentduringVAoccupancyandoperation.

ItshalldescribecomponentsandperformancethatexceedrequirementsoftheContract

DocumentsandthosethatdonotmeetrequirementsoftheContractDocuments.The

commissioningreportwillinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Listsandexplanationsofsubstitutions;compromises;varianceswiththeContract

Documents;recordofconditions;and,ifappropriate,recommendationsforresolution.

DesignNarrativedocumentationmaintainedbytheCommissioningAgent.

2. Commissioningplan.

3. Pre-FunctionalChecklistscompletedbytheContractor,withannotationofthe

CommissioningAgentreviewandspotcheck.

4. SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedures,withannotationoftestresultsandtest

completion.

5, CommissioningIssuesLog.

6. Listingofdeferredandoffseasontest(s)notperformed,includingtheschedulefortheir

completion.

H. AddendumtoFinalCommissioningReport:TheCommissioningAgentwillpreparean

AddendumtotheFinalCommissioningReportneartheendoftheWarrantyPeriod.The

Addendumwillindicatewhethersystems,subsystems,andequipmentarecompleteand

continuetoperformaccordingtotheContractDocuments.TheAddendumtotheFinal

CommissioningReportshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Documentationofdeferredandoffseasontest(s)results.

2. CompletedSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProceduresforoffseasontest(s).

3. Documentationthatunresolvedsystemperformanceissueshavebeenresolved.

4. UpdatedCommissioningIssuesLog,includingstatusofunresolvedissues.

5. IdentificationofpotentialWarrantyClaimstobecorrectedbytheContractor.

I. SystemsManual:TheCommissioningAgentwillgatherrequiredinformationandcompilethe

SystemsManual.TheSystemsManualwillinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. DesignNarrative,includingsystemnarratives,schematics,single-linediagrams,flow

diagrams,equipmentschedules,andchangesmadethroughouttheProject.

2. ReferencetoFinalCommissioningPlan.

3. ReferencetoFinalCommissioningReport.


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4. ApprovedOperationandMaintenanceDataassubmittedbytheContractor.

1.13SUBMITTALS

A. PreliminaryCommissioningPlanSubmittal:TheCommissioningAgenthasprepareda

PreliminaryCommissioningPlanbasedonthefinalConstructionDocuments.ThePreliminary

CommissioningPlanisincludedasanAppendixtothisspecificationsection.ThePreliminary

CommissioningPlanisprovidedforinformationonly.Itcontainspreliminaryinformationabout

thefollowingcommissioningactivities:

1. TheCommissioningTeam:Alistofcommissioningteammembersbyorganization.

2. Systemstobecommissioned.Adetailedlistofsystemstobecommissionedfortheproject.

Thislistalsoprovidespreliminaryinformationonsystems/equipmentsubmittalstobe

reviewedbytheCommissioningAgent;preliminaryinformationonPre-FunctionalChecklists

thataretobecompleted;preliminaryinformationonSystemsPerformanceTesting,

includinginformationontestingsamplesize(whereauthorizedbytheVA).

3. CommissioningTeamRolesandResponsibilities:Preliminaryrolesandresponsibilitiesfor

eachCommissioningTeammember.

4. CommissioningDocuments:Apreliminarylistofcommissioning-relateddocuments,include

identificationofthepartiesresponsibleforpreparation,review,approval,andactionon

eachdocument.

5. CommissioningActivitiesSchedule:IdentificationofCommissioningActivities,including

SystemsFunctionalTesting,theexpecteddurationandpredecessorsfortheactivity.

6. Pre-FunctionalChecklists:PreliminaryPre-FunctionalChecklistsforequipment,

components,subsystems,andsystemstobecommissioned.ThesePreliminaryPre-

FunctionalChecklistsprovideguidanceonthelevelofdetailedinformationtheContractor

shallincludeonthefinalsubmission.

7. SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedures:Preliminarystep-by-stepSystem

FunctionalPerformanceTestProcedurestobeusedduringSystemsFunctionalPerformance

Testing.ThesePreliminarySystemsFunctionalPerformanceproceduresprovide

informationontheleveloftestingrigor,andthelevelofContractorsupportrequiredduring

performanceofsystem’stesting.

B. FinalCommissioningPlanSubmittal:BasedontheFinalConstructionDocumentsandthe

Contractor’sprojectteam,theCommissioningAgentwillpreparetheFinalCommissioningPlan

asdescribedinthissection.TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitthreehardcopiesandthree


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setsofelectronicfilesofFinalCommissioningPlan.TheContractorshallreviewthe

CommissioningPlanandprovideanycommentstotheVA.TheCommissioningAgentwill

incorporatereviewcommentsintotheFinalCommissioningPlanasdirectedbytheVA.

C. SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedure:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmit

preliminarySystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestProcedurestotheContractor,andtheVAfor

reviewandcomment.TheContractorshallreturnreviewcommentstotheVAandthe

CommissioningAgent.TheVAwillalsoreturnreviewcommentstotheCommissioningAgent.

TheCommissioningAgentwillincorporatereviewcommentsintotheFinalSystemsFunctional

TestProcedurestobeusedinSystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.

D. Pre-FunctionalChecklists:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitPre-FunctionalCheckliststobe

completedbytheContractor.

E. TestandInspectionReports:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmittestandinspectionreports

totheVAwithcopiestotheContractorandtheArchitect/Engineer.

F. CorrectiveActionDocuments:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitcorrectiveaction

documentstotheVAResidentEngineerwithcopiestotheContractorandArchitect.

G. PreliminaryCommissioningReportSubmittal:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitthree

electroniccopiesofthepreliminarycommissioningreport.Oneelectroniccopy,withreview

comments,willbereturnedtotheCommissioningAgentforpreparationofthefinalsubmittal.

H. FinalCommissioningReportSubmittal:TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitfoursetsof

electronicallyformattedinformationofthefinalcommissioningreporttotheVA.Thefinal

submittalwillincorporatecommentsasdirectedbytheVA.

I. DataforCommissioning:

1. TheCommissioningAgentwillrequestinwritingfromtheContractorspecificinformation

neededabouteachpieceofcommissionedequipmentorsystemtofulfillrequirementsof

theCommissioningPlan.

2. TheCommissioningAgentmayrequestfurtherdocumentationasisnecessaryforthe

commissioningprocessortosupportotherVAdatacollectionrequirements,including

ConstructionOperationsBuildingInformationExchange(COBIE),BuildingInformation

Modeling(BIM),etc.

1.14COMMISSIONINGPROCESS

A. TheCommissioningAgentwillberesponsiblefortheoverallmanagementofthecommissioning

processaswellascoordinatingschedulingofcommissioningtaskswiththeVAandthe


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Contractor.AsdirectedbytheVA,theContractorshallincorporateCommissioningtasks,

including,butnotlimitedto,SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting(includingpredecessors)

withtheMasterConstructionSchedule.

Specwriter’snote:CoordinatethenumberofdayslistedinthefollowingparagraphswiththeVAResidentEngineer.

B. Within//XX//daysofcontractaward,theContractorshalldesignateaspecificindividualasthe

CommissioningManager(CxM)tomanageandleadthecommissioningeffortonbehalfofthe

Contractor.TheCommissioningManagershallbethesinglepointofcontactand

communicationsforallcommissioningrelatedservicesbytheContractor.

C. WithinTHIRTY(30)daysofcontractaward,theContractorshallensurethateachsubcontractor

designatesspecificindividualsasCommissioningRepresentatives(CXR)toberesponsiblefor

commissioningrelatedtasks.TheContractorshallensurethedesignatedCommissioning

Representativesparticipateinthecommissioningprocessasteammembersproviding

commissioningtestingservices,equipmentoperation,adjustments,andcorrectionsifnecessary.

TheContractorshallensurethatallCommissioningRepresentativesshallhavesufficient

authoritytodirecttheirrespectivestafftoprovidetheservicesrequired,andtospeakonbehalf

oftheirorganizationsinallcommissioningrelatedcontractualmatters.

1.15QUALITYASSURANCE

A. InstructorQualifications:Factoryauthorizedservicerepresentativesshallbeexperiencedin

training,operation,andmaintenanceproceduresforinstalledsystems,subsystems,and

equipment.

B. TestEquipmentCalibration:TheContractorshallcomplywithtestequipmentmanufacturer's

calibrationproceduresandintervals.Recalibratetestinstrumentsimmediatelywhenever

instrumentshavebeenrepairedfollowingdamageordropping.Affixcalibrationtagstotest

instruments.Instrumentsshallhavebeencalibratedwithinsixmonthspriortouse.

1.16COORDINATION

A. Management:TheCommissioningAgentwillcoordinatethecommissioningactivitieswiththe

VAandContractor.TheCommissioningAgentwillsubmitcommissioningdocumentsand

informationtotheVA.Allcommissioningteammembersshallworktogethertofulfilltheir

contractedresponsibilitiesandmeettheobjectivesofthecontractdocuments.


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B. Scheduling:TheContractorshallworkwiththeCommissioningAgentandtheVAtoincorporate

thecommissioningactivitiesintotheconstructionschedule.TheCommissioningAgentwill

providesufficientinformation(including,butnotlimitedto,tasks,durationsandpredecessors)

oncommissioningactivitiestoallowtheContractorandtheVAtoschedulecommissioning

activities.Allpartiesshalladdressschedulingissuesandmakenecessarynotificationsinatimely

mannerinordertoexpeditetheprojectandthecommissioningprocess.TheContractorshall

updatetheMasterConstructionasdirectedbytheVA.

C. InitialScheduleofCommissioningEvents:TheCommissioningAgentwillprovidetheinitial

scheduleofprimarycommissioningeventsintheCommissioningPlanandatthecommissioning

coordinationmeetings.TheCommissioningPlanwillprovideaformatforthisschedule.As

constructionprogresses,moredetailedscheduleswillbedevelopedbytheContractorwith

informationfromtheCommissioningAgent.

D. CommissioningCoordinatingMeetings:TheCommissioningAgentwillconductperiodic

CommissioningCoordinationMeetingsofthecommissioningteamtoreviewstatusof

commissioningactivities,todiscussschedulingconflicts,andtodiscussupcomingcommissioning

processactivities.

E. PretestingMeetings:TheCommissioningAgentwillconductpretestmeetingsofthe

commissioningteamtoreviewstartupreports,Pre-FunctionalChecklistresults,Systems

FunctionalPerformanceTestingprocedures,testingpersonnelandinstrumentation

requirements.

F. SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTestingCoordination:TheContractorshallcoordinatetesting

activitiestoaccommodaterequiredqualityassuranceandcontrolserviceswithaminimumof

delayandtoavoidnecessityofremovingandreplacingconstructiontoaccommodatetesting

andinspecting.TheContractorshallcoordinatethescheduletimesfortests,inspections,

obtainingsamples,andsimilaractivities.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1TESTEQUIPMENT

A. TheContractorshallprovideallstandardandspecializedtestingequipmentrequiredtoperform

SystemsFunctionalPerformanceTesting.TestequipmentrequiredforSystemsFunctional

PerformanceTestingwillbeidentifiedinthedetailedSystemFunctionalPerformanceTest

ProcedurepreparedbytheCommissioningAgent.


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B. Dataloggingequipmentandsoftwarerequiredtotestequipmentshallbeprovidedbythe

Contractor.

C. Alltestingequipmentshallbeofsufficientqualityandaccuracytotestand/ormeasuresystem

performancewiththetolerancesspecifiedintheSpecifications.Ifnototherwisenoted,the

followingminimumrequirementsapply:Temperaturesensorsanddigitalthermometersshall

haveacertifiedcalibrationwithinthepastyeartoanaccuracyof0.5oC(1.0oF)andaresolution

of+or-0.1oC(0.2oF).Pressuresensorsshallhaveanaccuracyof+or-2.0%ofthevaluerange

beingmeasured(notfullrangeofmeter)andhavebeencalibratedwithinthelastyear.All

equipmentshallbecalibratedaccordingtothemanufacturer'srecommendedintervalsand

followinganyrepairstotheequipment.Calibrationtagsshallbeaffixedorcertificatesreadily

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SECTION024100DEMOLITION

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

Thissectionspecifiesdemolitionandremovalofportionsofbuildings,utilities,anddebris.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A. SafetyRequirements:Section013526SafetyRequirementsArticle,ACCIDENTPREVENTION

PLAN(APP).

C. Disconnectingutilityservicespriortodemolition:Section010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS.

D. ReserveditemsthataretoremainthepropertyoftheGovernment:Section010000,GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

E. AsbestosFloorTileandMasticAbatement:Section028213.19,ASBESTOSFLOORTILEAND

MASTICABATEMENT.

F. LeadPaint:Section028333.13,LEAD-BASEDPAINTREMOVALANDDISPOSAL.

G. ConstructionWasteManagement:Section017419CONSTRUCTIONWASTEMANAGEMENT.

I. InfectiousControl:Section010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS,Article1.7,INFECTION

PREVENTIONMEASURES.

1.3PROTECTION:

A. Performdemolitioninsuchmannerastoeliminatehazardstopersonsandproperty;to

minimizeinterferencewithuseofadjacentareas,utilitiesandstructuresorinterruptionofuse

ofsuchutilities;andtoprovidefreepassagetoandfromsuchadjacentareasofstructures.

ComplywithrequirementsofGENERALCONDITIONSArticle,ACCIDENTPREVENTION.

B. Providesafeguards,includingwarningsigns,barricades,temporaryfences,warninglights,and

othersimilaritemsthatarerequiredforprotectionofallpersonnelduringdemolitionand

removaloperations.ComplywithrequirementsofSection010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS,

ArticlePROTECTIONOFEXISTINGVEGETATION,STRUCTURES,EQUIPMENT,UTILITIESAND

IMPROVEMENTS.

C. Provideencloseddustchuteswithcontrolgatesfromeachfloortocarrydebristotruckbeds

andgovernflowofmaterialintotruck.Provideoverheadbridgesoftightboardorprefabricated

metalconstructionatdustchutestoprotectpersonsandpropertyfromfallingdebris.


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D. Preventspreadofflyingparticlesanddust.Sprinklerubbishanddebriswithwatertokeepdust

toaminimum.Donotusewaterifitresultsinhazardousorobjectionableconditionsuchas,but

notlimitedto;ice,flooding,orpollution.Vacuumanddusttheworkareadaily.

F. Inadditiontopreviouslylistedfireandsafetyrulestobeobservedinperformanceofwork,

includefollowing:

1. Nowallorpartofwallshallbepermittedtofalloutwardlyfromstructures.

2. Maintainatleastonestairwayineachstructureinusableconditiontohighestremaining

floor.Keepstairwayfreeofobstructionsanddebrisuntilthatlevelofstructurehasbeen

removed.

3. Whereveracuttingtorchorotherequipmentthatmightcauseafireisused,provideand

maintainfireextinguishersnearbyreadyforimmediateuse.Instructallpossibleusersinuse

offireextinguishers.

4. Keephydrantsclearandaccessibleatalltimes.Prohibitdebrisfromaccumulatingwithina

radiusof4500mm(15feet)offirehydrants.

G. Beforebeginninganydemolitionwork,theContractorshallsurveythesiteandexaminethe

drawingsandspecificationstodeterminetheextentofthework.Thecontractorshalltake

necessaryprecautionstoavoiddamagestoexistingitemstoremaininplace,tobereused,orto

remainthepropertyoftheMedicalCenter;anydamageditemsshallberepairedorreplacedas

approvedbytheResidentEngineer.TheContractorshallcoordinatetheworkofthissection

withallotherworkandshallconstructandmaintainshoring,bracing,andsupportsasrequired.

TheContractorshallensurethatstructuralelementsarenotoverloadedandshallbe

responsibleforincreasingstructuralsupportsoraddingnewsupportsasmayberequiredasa

resultofanycutting,removal,ordemolitionworkperformedunderthiscontract.Donot

overloadstructuralelements.Providenewsupportsandreinforcementforexistingconstruction

weakenedbydemolitionorremovalworks.Repairs,reinforcement,orstructuralreplacement

musthaveResidentEngineer’sapproval.

H. TheworkshallcomplywiththerequirementsofSection015719,TEMPORARY

ENVIRONMENTALCONTROLS.

I. TheworkshallcomplywiththerequirementsofSection010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS,

Article1.7INFECTIONPREVENTIONMEASURES.


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1.4UTILITYSERVICES:

A. Demolishandremoveoutsideutilityservicelinesshowntoberemoved.

B. Removeabandonedoutsideutilitylinesthatwouldinterferewithinstallationofnewutilitylines

andnewconstruction.

PART2-PRODUCTS(NOTUSED)

PART3–EXECUTION

3.1DEMOLITION:

A. Completelydemolishandremovebuildingelements,includingallappurtenancesrelatedor

connectedthereto,asnotedbelow:

1. Asrequiredforinstallationofnewutilityservicelines.

2. Remove(chip-out)existingconcreteflooringasrequiredtoprovidepositiveslope-to-drains

withinnewshowerareas.

B. Debris,includingbrick,concrete,stone,metalsandsimilarmaterialsshallbecomepropertyof

Contractorandshallbedisposedofbyhimdaily,offtheMedicalCentertoavoidaccumulation

atthedemolitionsite.Materialsthatcannotberemoveddailyshallbestoredinareasspecified

bytheResidentEngineer.Contractorshalldisposedebrisincompliancewithapplicablefederal,

stateorlocalpermits,rulesand/orregulations.

C. Removeexistingutilitiesasindicatedoruncoveredbyworkandterminateinamanner

conformingtothenationallyrecognizedcodecoveringthespecificutilityandapprovedbythe

ResidentEngineer.WhenUtilitylinesareencounteredthatarenotindicatedonthedrawings,

theResidentEngineershallbenotifiedpriortofurtherworkinthatarea.

3.2CLEAN-UP:

Oncompletionofworkofthissectionandafterremovalofalldebris,leavesiteinclean

conditionsatisfactorytoResidentEngineer.Clean-upshallincludeofftheMedicalCenter

PropertydisposalofallitemsandmaterialsnotrequiredtoremainpropertyoftheGovernment

aswellasalldebrisandrubbishresultingfromdemolitionoperations.

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SECTION028213.19ASBESTOSFLOORTILEANDMASTICABATEMENT

TABLEOFCONTENTS

PART1-GENERAL........................................................................................................................................1

1.1SUMMARYOFTHEWORK......................................................................................................................1

1.1.1CONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDRELATEDREQUIREMENTS..................................................................1

1.1.2EXTENTOFWORK...............................................................................................................................1

1.1.3RELATEDWORK..................................................................................................................................1

1.1.4TASKS..................................................................................................................................................1

1.1.5ABATEMENTCONTRACTORUSEOFPREMISES...................................................................................2

1.2VARIATIONSINQUANTITY.....................................................................................................................2

1.3STOPASBESTOSREMOVAL....................................................................................................................2

1.4DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................................................................3

1.4.1GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................3

1.4.2GLOSSARY...........................................................................................................................................3

1.4.3REFERENCEDSTANDARDSORGANIZATIONS......................................................................................9

1.5APPLICABLECODESANDREGULATIONS..............................................................................................10

1.5.1GENERALAPPLICABILITYOFCODES,REGULATIONS,ANDSTANDARDS...........................................10

1.5.2CONTRACTORRESPONSIBILITY.........................................................................................................11

1.5.3FEDERALREQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................11

1.5.4STATEREQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................11

1.5.5STANDARDS......................................................................................................................................11

1.5.6EPAGUIDANCEDOCUMENTS...........................................................................................................12

1.5.7NOTICES............................................................................................................................................12

1.5.8PERMITS/LICENSES...........................................................................................................................12

1.5.9POSTINGANDFILINGOFREGULATIONS...........................................................................................12

1.5.10VARESPONSIBILITIES......................................................................................................................12

1.5.11SITESECURITY.................................................................................................................................13

1.5.12EMERGENCYACTIONPLANANDARRANGEMENTS........................................................................13

1.5.13PRE-constructionMEETING............................................................................................................14

1.6PROJECTCOORDINATION....................................................................................................................15

1.6.1PERSONNEL.......................................................................................................................................15

1.7RESPIRATORYPROTECTION.................................................................................................................16


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1.7.1GENERAL-RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAM..........................................................................16

1.7.2RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAMCOORDINATOR...................................................................16

1.7.3SELECTIONANDUSEOFRESPIRATORS.............................................................................................16

1.7.4MINIMUMRESPIRATORYPROTECTION............................................................................................16

1.7.5MEDICALWRITTENOPINION............................................................................................................16

1.7.6RESPIRATORFITTEST........................................................................................................................16

1.7.7RESPIRATORFITCHECK.....................................................................................................................16

1.7.8MAINTENANCEANDCAREOFRESPIRATORS....................................................................................17

1.8WORKERPROTECTION.........................................................................................................................17

1.8.1TRAININGOFABATEMENTPERSONNEL...........................................................................................17

1.8.2MEDICALEXAMINATIONS.................................................................................................................17

1.8.3PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT...............................................................................................17

1.8.4REGULATEDAREAENTRYPROCEDURE.............................................................................................18

1.8.5DECONTAMINATIONPROCEDURE....................................................................................................18

1.8.6REGULATEDAREAREQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................18

PART2-PRODUCTS,MATERIALSANDEQUIPMENT.................................................................................21

2.1MATERIALSANDEQUIPMENT.............................................................................................................21

2.1.1GENERALREQUIREMENTS(allabatementprojects)........................................................................21

2.1.2NEGATIVEPRESSUREFILTRATIONSYSTEM.......................................................................................22

2.1.3DESIGNANDLAYOUT........................................................................................................................23

2.1.4NEGATIVEAIRMACHINES(HEPAUNITS)..........................................................................................23

2.1.5PRESSUREDIFFERENTIAL..................................................................................................................24

2.2CONTAINMENTBARRIERSANDCOVERINGSINTHEREGULATEDAREA..............................................24

2.2.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................24

2.2.3CONTROLLINGACCESSTOTHEREGULATEDAREA...........................................................................25

2.2.4CRITICALBARRIERS...........................................................................................................................25

2.2.5EXTENSIONOFTHEREGULATEDAREA.............................................................................................25

2.3MONITORING,INSPECTIONANDTESTING..........................................................................................25

2.3.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................25

2.3.2SCOPEOFSERVICESOFTHEVPIH/CIHCONSULTANT.......................................................................26

2.3.3MONITORING,INSPECTIONANDTESTINGBYCONTRACTORCPIH/CIH...........................................27

2.4asbestoshazardabatementplan.........................................................................................................28

2.5SUBMITTALS........................................................................................................................................28


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2.5.1PRE-startMEETINGSUBMITTALS......................................................................................................28

2.5.2SUBMITTALSDURINGABATEMENT..................................................................................................30

2.5.3SUBMITTALSATCOMPLETIONOFABATEMENT...............................................................................30

PART3-EXECUTION..................................................................................................................................30

3.1PRE-ABATEMENTACTIVITIES...............................................................................................................30

3.1.1PRE-ABATEMENTMEETING..............................................................................................................30

3.1.2PRE-ABATEMENTINSPECTIONSANDPREPARATIONS......................................................................31

3.1.3PRE-ABATEMENTCONSTRUCTIONANDOPERATIONS.....................................................................31

3.2REGULATEDAREAPREPARATIONS......................................................................................................32

3.2.1OSHADANGERSIGNS.......................................................................................................................32

3.2.2CONTROLLINGACCESSTOTHEREGULATEDAREA...........................................................................32

3.2.3SHUTDOWN-LOCKOUTELECTRICAL..............................................................................................32

3.2.4SHUTDOWN-LOCKOUTHVAC........................................................................................................32

3.2.5SANITARYFACILITIES.........................................................................................................................32

3.2.7PREPARATIONPRIORTOSEALINGOFF.............................................................................................32

3.2.8CriticalBarriers.................................................................................................................................33

3.2.10PRE-CLEANINGFIXEDOBJECTS.......................................................................................................33

3.2.11PRE-CLEANINGSURFACESINTHEREGULATEDAREA.....................................................................33

3.2.12EXTENSIONOFTHEREGULATEDAREA...........................................................................................34

3.3REMOVALOFCLASSIIFLOORINGMATERIALS:....................................................................................34

3.3.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................34

3.3.2REMOVALOFflooringmaterials:......................................................................................................34

3.3.3REMOVALOFMASTIC.......................................................................................................................34

3.4DISPOSALOFCLASSiiWASTEMATERIAL:............................................................................................35

3.4.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................35

3.5PROJECTDECONTAMINATION.............................................................................................................35

3.5.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................35

3.5.2REGULATEDAREACLEARANCE.........................................................................................................35

3.5.3WORKDESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................35

3.5.4PRE-DECONTAMINATIONCONDITIONS............................................................................................35

3.5.5CLEANING:........................................................................................................................................36

3.6VISUALINSPECTIONANDAIRCLEARANCETESTING............................................................................36

3.6.1GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................36


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3.6.2VISUALINSPECTION..........................................................................................................................36

3.6.3AIRCLEARANCETESTING..................................................................................................................36

3.6.4finalAIRCLEARANCEPROCEDURES..................................................................................................36

3.7ABATEMENTCLOSEOUTANDCERTIFICATEOFCOMPLIANCE.............................................................37

3.7.1COMPLETIONOFABATEMENTWORK..............................................................................................37

3.7.2CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLETIONBYCONTRACTOR.............................................................................37

3.7.3WORKSHIFTS....................................................................................................................................37

ATTACHMENT#1.......................................................................................................................................38

ATTACHMENT#3.......................................................................................................................................40

ATTACHMENT#4.......................................................................................................................................41


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INSTRUCTIONSTOARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDINDUSTRIALHYGIENECONSULTANTSECTION

028213.19ASBESTOSFLOORTILEANDMASTICABATEMENTSPECIFICATIONS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1SUMMARYOFTHEWORK

1.1.1CONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDRELATEDREQUIREMENTS

Drawings, general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditionsand other Division 01 specifications, shall apply to the work of this section. The contractdocuments show the work to be done under the contract and related requirements andconditionsimpactingtheproject.Relatedrequirementsandconditionsincludeapplicablecodesandregulations,noticesandpermits,existingsiteconditionsandrestrictionsonuseofthesite,requirements forpartialowneroccupancyduring thework, coordinationwithotherworkandthephasingofthework.IntheeventtheAsbestosAbatementContractor(Contractor)discoversaconflictinthecontractdocumentsand/orrequirementsorcodes,theconflictmustbebroughtto the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer for resolution. Whenever there is aconflictoroverlapintherequirements,themoststringentshallapply.AnyactionstakenbytheContractorwithoutobtainingguidancefromtheContractingOfficershallbecomethesoleriskand responsibility of the Contractor. All costs incurred due to such action are also theresponsibilityoftheContractor.

1.1.2EXTENTOFWORK

A. Below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos flooring materials to beabated. These quantities are for informational purposes only and are based on the bestinformationavailableatthetimeofthespecificationpreparation. TheContractorshallsatisfyhimselfastotheactualquantitiestobeabated.Nothing inthissectionmaybe interpretedaslimitingtheextentofworkotherwiserequiredbythiscontractandrelateddocuments.

B. Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM flooring in an appropriate regulated area in thefollowingapproximatequantitiesandasdetailedondrawingsLevelA2-FIG1andLevelA2-FIG2:

(8,665)squarefeetofasbestoscontainingmasticandassociatedassumedfloortile ( 535 ) square feet of asbestos containing mastic and associated non-asbestos containing

carpeting

1.1.3RELATEDWORK

A. Section078400,FIRESTOPPING.B. Section024100,DEMOLITION.C. Division09,FINISHES.

1.1.4TASKS

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A. Pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting(s), inspection(s), notifications,permits, submittal approvals, regulated area preparations, emergency proceduresarrangements,andAsbestosHazardAbatementPlansforClassIIasbestosabatementwork.

B. Abatement activities including removal, clean-up and disposal of ACMwaste, recordkeeping,security,monitoring,andinspections.

C. Cleaning and decontamination activities including final visual inspection, air monitoring andcertificationofdecontamination.

1.1.5ABATEMENTCONTRACTORUSEOFPREMISES

A. The Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall cooperate fully with the VArepresentative/consultanttofacilitateefficientuseofbuildingsandareaswithinbuildings.TheContractorshallperformthework inaccordancewiththeVAspecifications,drawings,phasingplan and in compliance with any/all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations andrequirements.

B. TheContractorshallusetheexistingfacilitiesinthebuildingstrictlywithinthelimitsindicatedincontract documents as well as the approved VA Design Construction Procedure. VA DesignConstructionProceduredrawingsofpartiallyoccupiedbuildingswillshowthelimitsofregulatedareas; the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary location of bagged wasteACM;thepathof transporttooutsidethebuilding;andthetemporarywastestorageareaforeachbuilding/regulatedarea.Anyvariationfromthearrangementsshownondrawingsshallbesecured inwriting from theVA representative through thepre-abatementplanof action. Thefollowinglimitationsofuseshallapplytoexistingfacilitiesshownondrawings:During the pre-abatement planning phase, the Contractor shall consult with, and secureverification inwriting from, the VA representative regarding limitations on the use of facilityelements such as corridors, stairs, elevators, loading platforms, parking, hygiene facilities andothersuppliedfacilityelements,whicharenotdedicatedfortheuseoftheContractorduringhiswork. Anyvariationfromthearrangementshownonthedrawingsshallbesecured inwritingfromtheVArepresentativethroughthepre-abatementplanofaction.

1.2VARIATIONSINQUANTITY

The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of workincludedinthissectionareestimatedwhicharelimitedbythephysicalconstraintsimposedbyoccupancyof thebuildings and accessibility toACM.Accordingly,minor variations (+/- 5%) inquantities of ACMwithin the regulated area are considered as having no impact on contractprice and time requirements of this contract.Where additional work is required beyond theabovevariation, theContractor shall provideunitprices fornewlydiscoveredACMand thosepricesshallbeusedforadditionalworkrequiredunderthecontract.

1.3STOPASBESTOSREMOVAL

IftheContractingOfficer;theirfieldrepresentative;(thefacilitySafetyOfficer/Managerortheirdesignee, or the VA Professional Industrial Hygienist/Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH)presents a verbal Stop Asbestos Removal Order, the Contractor/Personnel shall immediatelystop all asbestos removal and maintain HEPA filtered negative pressure air flow in thecontainment, if applicable, and adequately wet any exposed ACM. If a verbal Stop AsbestosRemovalOrderisissued,theVAshallfollow-upwithawrittenordertotheContractorassoonasitispracticable.TheContractorshallnotresumeanyasbestosremovalactivityuntilauthorized


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todosoinwritingbytheVAContractingOfficer.Astopasbestosremovalordermaybeissuedat any time the VA Contracting Officer determines abatement conditions/activities are notwithinVA specification, regulatory requirements or that an imminent hazard exists to humanhealthortheenvironment.Workstoppagewillcontinueuntilconditionshavebeencorrectedtothe satisfactionof theVA. Standby time and costs for corrective actionswill beborneby theContractor,includingtheVPIH/CIHtime.Theoccurrenceofanyofthefollowingeventsshallbereported immediately by the Contractor’s competent person to the VA Contracting Office orfieldrepresentativeusingthemostexpeditiousmeans(e.g.,verbalortelephonic),followedupwith written notification to the Contracting Officer as soon as practical. The Contractor shallimmediatelystopasbestosremoval/disturbanceactivitiesandinitiatefiberreductionactivities:

A. Airborne PCM analysis results equal to or greater than 0.01 f/cc outside a regulated area or>0.05f/ccinsidearegulatedarea;

B. breachorbreakinregulatedareacontainmentbarrier(s);C. seriousinjury/deathatthesite;D. fire/safetyemergencyatthesite;E. respiratoryprotectionsystemfailure;F. powerfailureorlossofwettingagent;orG. anyvisibleemissionsobservedoutsidetheregulatedarea.

1.4DEFINITIONS

1.4.1GENERAL

Definitions and explanations here are neither complete nor exclusive of all termsused in thecontract documents, but are general for the work to the extent they are not stated moreexplicitly in another element of the contract documents. Drawings must be recognized asdiagrammaticinnatureandnotcompletelydescriptiveoftherequirementsindicatedtherein.

1.4.2GLOSSARY

Abatement - Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containingmaterials. Includesremoval, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition, and renovation activities related to asbestoscontainingmaterials(ACM).

Aerosol-Solidorliquidparticulatesuspendedinair. Adequately wet - Sufficiently mixed or penetrated with liquid to prevent the release of

particulates.IfvisibleemissionsareobservedcomingfromtheACM,thenthatmaterialhasnotbeenadequatelywetted.

Aggressivemethod-Removalordisturbanceofbuildingmaterialbysanding,abrading,grinding,orothermethodthatbreaks,crumbles,ordisintegratesintactACM.

Aggressive sampling - EPA AHERA defined clearance sampling method using air movingequipmentsuchasfansandleafblowerstoaggressivelydisturbandmaintainintheairresidualfibersafterabatement.

AHERA -AsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct.Asbestos regulations forschools issued in1987.

Aircell-Pipeorductinsulationmadeofcorrugatedcardboardwhichcontainsasbestos. Airmonitoring-Theprocessofmeasuringthefibercontentofaknownvolumeofaircollected

overaspecifiedperiodoftime.TheNIOSH7400Method,Issue2isusedtodeterminethefiberlevels in air. Forpersonal samplesand clearanceair testingusingPhaseContrastMicroscopy(PCM)analysis.NIOSHMethod7402canbeusedwhenitisnecessarytoconfirmfiberscounted


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byPCMasbeingasbestos.TheAHERATEManalysismaybeusedforbackground,areasamplesandclearancesampleswhenrequiredbythisspecification,oratthediscretionoftheVPIH/CIHasappropriate.

Airsamplefilter-Thefilterusedtocollectfiberswhicharethencounted.Thefilterismadeofmixed cellulose estermembrane for PCM (PhaseContrastMicroscopy) andpolycarbonate forTEM(TransmissionElectronMicroscopy).

Amendedwater-Watertowhichasurfactant(wettingagent)hasbeenaddedtoincreasethepenetratingabilityoftheliquid.

Asbestos-Includeschrysotile,amosite,crocidolite,tremolite,anthophyllite,actinolite,andanyofthesemineralsthathavebeenchemicallytreatedoraltered.AsbestosalsoincludesPACM,asdefinedbelow.

Asbestos-containingmaterial(ACM)-Anymaterialcontainingmorethanonepercentofasbestos. Asbestos contaminated elements (ACE) - Building elements such as ceilings, walls, lights, or

ductworkthatarecontaminatedwithasbestos. Asbestos-contaminated soil (ACS) – Soil found in the work area or in adjacent areas such as

crawlspacesorpipe tunnelswhich is contaminatedwithasbestos-containingmaterial debris andcannotbeeasilyseparatedfromthematerial.

Asbestos-containing waste (ACW) material - Asbestos-containing material or asbestoscontaminatedobjectsrequiringdisposal.AsbestosHazardAbatementPlan(AHAP)-Asbestosworkproceduresrequiredtobesubmittedbythecontractorbeforeworkbegins.

AsbestosProjectMonitor–Somestatesrequirethatanypersonconductingasbestosabatementclearanceinspectionsandclearanceairsamplingbelicensedasanasbestosprojectmonitor.

Asbestoswastedecontaminationfacility-Asystemconsistingofdrum/bagwashingfacilitiesandatemporarystorageareaforcleanedcontainersofasbestoswaste.Usedastheexitforwasteandequipmentleavingtheregulatedarea.Inanemergency,itmaybeusedtoevacuatepersonnel.

Assigned Protection factor - A value assigned by OSHA/NIOSH to indicate the expectedprotectionprovidedbyeachrespiratorclass,whentherespiratorisproperlyselectedandworncorrectly. The number indicates the reduction of exposure level from outside to inside therespiratorfacepiece.Authorizedperson -Anypersonauthorizedby theVA, theContractor,orgovernmentagencyandrequiredbyworkdutiestobepresentinregulatedareas.

Authorizedvisitor-AnypersonapprovedbytheVA;thecontractor;oranygovernmentagencyrepresentativehavingjurisdictionovertheregulatedarea(e.g.,OSHA,FederalandStateEPA).

Barrier - Any surface that isolates the regulated area and inhibits fiber migration from theregulatedarea.

Containment Barrier - An airtight barrier consisting of walls, floors, and/or ceilings of sealedplasticsheetingwhichsurroundsandsealstheouterperimeteroftheregulatedarea.

CriticalBarrier -Thebarrierresponsible for isolatingtheregulatedarea fromadjacentspaces,typicallyconstructedofplasticsheetingsecuredinplaceatopeningssuchasdoors,windows,oranyotheropeningintotheregulatedarea.

PrimaryBarrier–Plasticbarriersplacedovercriticalbarriersandexposeddirectlytoabatementwork.

SecondaryBarrier -Anyadditionalplasticbarriersusedto isolateandprovideprotectionfromdebrisduringabatementwork.

Breathingzone-Thehemisphereforwardoftheshoulderswitharadiusofabout150-225mm(6-9inches)fromtheworker'snose.

Bridgingencapsulant-AnencapsulantthatformsalayeronthesurfaceoftheACM.


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Building/facility owner - The legal entity, including a lessee, which exercises control overmanagementandrecordkeepingfunctionsrelatingtoabuildingand/orfacilityinwhichasbestosactivitiestakeplace.

Bulktesting-Thecollectionandanalysisofsuspectasbestoscontainingmaterials. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - A person certified in the comprehensive practice of

industrialhygienebytheAmericanBoardofIndustrialHygiene. Class Iasbestoswork -Activities involvingtheremovalofThermalSystemInsulation(TSI)and

surfacingACMandPresumedAsbestosContainingMaterial(PACM). Class II asbestoswork - Activities involving the removal of ACMwhich is not thermal system

insulation or surfacingmaterial. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and constructionmastic.

Clean room/Changing room - An uncontaminated room having facilities for the storage ofemployee'sstreetclothinganduncontaminatedmaterialsandequipment.

Clearancesample-Thefinalairsampletakenafterallasbestosworkhasbeendoneandvisuallyinspected.PerformedbytheVA'sprofessionalindustrialhygieneconsultant/CertifiedIndustrialHygienist(VPIH/CIH).

Closely resemble - The major workplace conditions which have contributed to the levels ofhistoricasbestos exposure, are no more protective than conditions of the currentworkplace.

Competentperson - In addition to thedefinition in29CFR1926.32(f), onewho is capableofidentifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate controlstrategy for asbestosexposure,whohas theauthority to takeprompt correctivemeasures toeliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f); in addition, for Class I and II work who isspeciallytrainedinatrainingcoursewhichmeetsthecriteriaofEPA'sModelAccreditationPlan(40CFR763)forsupervisor.

Contractor'sProfessionalIndustrialHygienist(CPIH/CIH)-Theasbestosabatementcontractor'sindustrialhygienist.The industrialhygienistmustmeetthequalificationrequirementsofaPIHandmaybeacertifiedindustrialhygienist(CIH).

Count -Referstothefibercountortheaveragenumberof fibersgreaterthanfivemicrons inlengthwithalength-to-width(aspect)ratioofatleast3to1,percubiccentimeterofair.

Crawlspace–Anareawhichcanbefoundeitherinoradjacenttotheworkarea.Thisareahaslimited access and egress andmay contain asbestosmaterials and/or asbestos contaminatedsoil.

Decontaminationarea/unit-Anenclosedareaadjacenttoandconnectedtotheregulatedareaand consisting of an equipment room, shower room, and clean room, which is used for thedecontaminationofworkers,materials,andequipmentthatarecontaminatedwithasbestos.

Demolition - The wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member and anyrelated razing, removing, or stripping of asbestos products. VA Total – means a building orsubstantial part of the building is completely removed, torn or knocked down, bulldozed,flattened,orrazed,includingremovalofbuildingdebris.

Disposal bag - Typically 6mil thick sift-proof, dustproof, leak-tight container used to packageandtransportasbestoswastefromregulatedareastotheapprovedlandfill.Eachbag/containermustbelabeled/markedinaccordancewithEPA,OSHAandDOTrequirements.

Disturbance -ActivitiesthatdisruptthematrixofACMorPACM,crumbleorpulverizeACMorPACM,orgeneratevisibledebrisfromACMorPACM.DisturbanceincludescuttingawaysmallamountsofACMorPACM,nogreaterthantheamountthatcanbecontainedinonestandardsized glove bag orwaste bag in order to access a building component. In no event shall the


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amountofACMorPACMsodisturbedexceedthatwhichcanbecontainedinoneglovebagordisposalbagwhichshallnotexceed60inchesinlengthorwidth.

Drum-Arigid,impermeablecontainermadeofcardboardfiber,plastic,ormetalwhichcanbesealedinordertobesift-proof,dustproof,andleak-tight.

Employeeexposure-Theexposuretoairborneasbestosthatwouldoccuriftheemployeewerenotwearingrespiratoryprotectionequipment.

Encapsulant -Amaterial that surroundsorembedsasbestos fibers inanadhesivematrix andpreventsthereleaseoffibers.

Encapsulation-TreatingACMwithanencapsulant. Enclosure - The constructionof an air tight, impermeable, permanent barrier aroundACM to

control the release of asbestos fibers from the material and also eliminate access to thematerial.

Equipment room - A contaminated room located within the decontamination area that issupplied with impermeable bags or containers for the disposal of contaminated protectiveclothingandequipment.

Fiber-Aparticulateformofasbestos,5micronsorlonger,withalengthtowidth(aspect)ratioofatleast3to1.

Fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) - Abbreviation for fibers per cubic centimeter, used todescribethelevelofasbestosfibersinair.

Filter-Mediausedinrespirators,vacuums,orothermachinestoremoveparticulatefromair. Firestopping–Afireprooforratedmaterialusedtoclosetheopenpartsofastructureinorder

topreventafirefromspreading. Friableasbestos containingmaterial -Anymaterial containingmore thanone (1)percent of

asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR 763,section1,PolarizedLightMicroscopy,that,whendry,canbecrumbled,pulverized,orreducedtopowderbyhandpressure.

Glovebag-Notmorethana60x60inchimperviousplasticbag-likeenclosureaffixedaroundanasbestos-containing material, with glove-like appendages through which materials and toolsmaybehandled.

Highefficiencyparticulateair(HEPA)filter–AnASHRAEMERV17filtercapableoftrappingandretainingatleast99.97percentofallmono-dispersedparticlesof0.3micrometersorgreaterindiameter.

HEPA vacuum - Vacuum collection equipment equippedwith aHEPA filter system capable ofcollectingandretainingasbestosfibers.

Homogeneousarea-Anareaofsurfacing,thermalsysteminsulationormiscellaneousACMthatisuniformincolor,textureanddateofapplication.

HVAC-Heating,VentilationandAirConditioning Industrial hygienist (IH) - A professional qualified by education, training, and experience to

anticipate, recognize, evaluate and develop controls for occupational health hazards. MeetsdefinitionrequirementsoftheAmericanIndustrialHygieneAssociation(AIHA).

Industrialhygienisttechnician(IHTechnician)-ApersonworkingunderthedirectionofanIHorCIH who has special training, experience, certifications and licenses required for the industrialhygieneworkassigned. Intact - The ACM has not crumbled, been pulverized, or otherwisedeterioratedsothattheasbestosisnolongerlikelytobeboundwithitsmatrix.

Lockdown - Applying encapsulant, after a final visual inspection, on all abated surfaces at theconclusionofACMremovalpriortoremovalofcriticalbarriers.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - EPA's rule to controlemissionsofasbestostotheenvironment(40CFRPart61,SubpartM).


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Negativeinitialexposureassessment-Ademonstrationbytheemployerwhichcomplieswiththecriteriain29CFR1926.1101(f)(2)(iii),thatemployeeexposureduringanoperationisexpectedtobeconsistentlybelowthePELs.

Negative pressure - Air pressure which is lower than the surrounding area, created byexhausting air from a sealed regulated area through HEPA equipped filtration units. OSHArequiresmaintaining-0.02"watercolumngaugeinsidethenegativepressureenclosure.

Negative pressure respirator - A respirator in which the air pressure inside the facepiece isnegativeduringinhalationrelativetotheairpressureoutsidetherespiratorfacepiece.

Non-friable ACM - Material that contains more than 1 percent asbestos but cannot becrumbled,pulverized,orreducedtopowderbyhandpressure.

Organic vapor cartridge - The type of cartridge used on air purifying respirators to removeorganicvaporhazardousaircontaminants.

Outsideair-Theairoutsidebuildingsandstructures,including,butnotlimitedto,theairunderabridgeorinanopenferrydock.

Owner/operator - Any personwhoowns, leases, operates, controls, or supervises the facilitybeing demolished or renovated or any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, orsupervisesthedemolitionorrenovationoperation,orboth.

Penetratingencapsulant-EncapsulantthatisabsorbedintotheACMmatrixwithoutleavingasurfacelayer.

Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)–equipmentdesignedtoprotectuserfrominjuryand/orspecificjobhazard.Suchequipmentmayincludeprotectiveclothing,hardhats,safetyglasses,andrespirators.

Personalsampling/monitoring-Representativeairsamplesobtainedinthebreathingzoneforone or more workers within the regulated area using a filter cassette and a calibrated airsamplingpumptodetermineasbestosexposure.

Permissible exposure limit (PEL) - The level of exposure OSHA allows for an 8 hour timeweightedaverage.Forasbestosfibers,theeight(8)hourtimeweightedaveragePELis0.1fiberspercubic centimeter (0.1 f/cc)ofairand the30-minuteExcursionLimit is1.0 fiberspercubiccentimeter(1f/cc).

PipeTunnel–Anarea,typicallylocatedadjacenttomechanicalspacesorboilerroomsinwhichthepipes servicing theheating system in thebuildingare routed toallow thepipes toaccessheating elements. These areas may contain asbestos pipe insulation, asbestos fittings, orasbestos-contaminatedsoil.

Polarized lightmicroscopy (PLM) - Lightmicroscopy using dispersion staining techniques andrefractiveindicestoidentifyandquantifythetype(s)ofasbestospresentinabulksample.

Polyethylenesheeting-Strongplasticbarriermaterial4to6milsthick,semi-transparent,and,ifapplicable,flameretardantperNFPA241.

Positive/negative fit check - A method of verifying the seal of a facepiece respirator bytemporarilyoccludingthefiltersandbreathingin(inhaling)andthentemporarilyoccludingtheexhalationvalveandbreathingout(exhaling)whilecheckingfor inwardoroutward leakageoftherespiratorrespectively.

PresumedACM(PACM)-Thermalsysteminsulation,surfacing,andflooringmaterialinstalledinbuildings prior to 1981. If the building owner has actual knowledge, or should have knownthroughtheexerciseofduediligencethatothermaterialsareACM,theytoomustbetreatedasPACM.ThedesignationofPACMmayberebuttedpursuanttoparagraph29CFR1926.1101(b).

Professional IH - An IHwhomeets the definition requirements of AIHA;meets the definitionrequirementsofOSHAasa "CompetentPerson"at29CFR1926.1101 (b);has completed twospecialized EPA approved courses on management and supervision of asbestos abatement


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projects;hasformaltraininginrespiratoryprotectionandwastedisposal;andhasaminimumoffourprojectsof similarcomplexitywith thisprojectofwhichat least threeprojectsservingasthesupervisoryIH.ThePIHmaybeeithertheVA’sPIH(VPIH)ofContractor’sPIH(CPIH/CIH).

Project designer - A personwhohas successfully completed the training requirements for anasbestosabatementprojectdesignerasrequiredby40CFR763AppendixC,PartI;(B)(5).

Qualitativefittest(QLFT)-Afittestusingachallengematerialthatcanbesensedbythewearerifleakageintherespiratoroccurs.

Quantitative fit test (QNFT) -A fit test using a challengematerialwhich is quantifiedoutsideandinsidetherespiratorthusallowingthedeterminationoftheactualfitfactor.

Regulated area - An area established by the employer to demarcatewhere Class I, II, and IIIasbestosworkisconducted,andanyadjoiningareawheredebrisandwastefromsuchasbestoswork may accumulate; and a work area within which airborne concentrations of asbestosexceed,orthereisareasonablepossibilitytheymayexceedthePEL.

Regulated ACM (RACM) - Friable ACM; Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable;Category Inon-friableACMthatwillbeorhasbeensubjectedtosanding,grinding,cutting,orabradingor;CategoryIInon-friableACMthathasahighprobabilityofbecomingorhasbecomecrumbled,pulverized,orreducedtopowderbytheforcesexpectedtoactonthematerialinthecourseofthedemolitionorrenovationoperation.

Removal - All operations where ACM, PACM and/or RACM is taken out or stripped fromstructuresorsubstrates,includingdemolitionoperations.

Renovation - Altering a facility or one ormore facility components in anyway, including thestrippingor removalofasbestos froma facilitycomponentwhichdoesnot involvedemolitionactivity.

Repair -Overhauling, rebuilding, reconstructing, or reconditioningof structuresor substrates,includingencapsulationorotherrepairofACMorPACMattachedtostructuresorsubstrates.

Shower room - Theportionof thePDFwherepersonnel showerbefore leaving the regulatedarea.

Suppliedairrespirator(SAR)-ArespiratoryprotectionsystemthatsuppliesminimumGradeDrespirable air per ANSI/Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification for Air, G-7.1-1989.

SurfacingACM-Amaterialcontainingmorethan1percentasbestosthatissprayed,troweledonorotherwiseappliedtosurfacesforacoustical,fireproofingandotherpurposes.

Surfactant-Achemicaladdedtowatertodecreasewater'ssurfacetensionthusmakingitmorepenetratingintoACM.

Thermal systemACM -Amaterial containingmore than1percent asbestos applied topipes,fittings,boilers,breeching,tanks,ducts,orotherstructuralcomponentstopreventheatlossorgain.

Transmission electronmicroscopy (TEM) - Amicroscopymethod that can identify and countasbestosfibers.

VA Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH) – The Department of Veterans AffairsProfessional IndustrialHygienistmustmeet thequalificationsofaPIH,andmaybeaCertifiedIndustrialHygienist(CIH).

VARepresentative-TheVAofficialresponsibleforon-goingprojectwork. Visibleemissions-Anyemissions,whicharevisuallydetectablewithouttheaidofinstruments,

comingfromACM/PACM/RACM/ACSorACMwastematerial. Waste/Equipment decontamination facility (W/EDF) – The area in which equipment is

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Wastegenerator -Anyowneroroperatorwhoseactorprocessproducesasbestos-containingwastematerial.

Wasteshipmentrecord -Theshippingdocument,requiredtobeoriginatedandsignedbythewaste generator, used to track and substantiate the disposition of asbestos-containingwastematerial.

Wet cleaning - The process of thoroughly eliminating, by wet methods, any asbestoscontaminationfromsurfacesorobjects.

1.4.3REFERENCEDSTANDARDSORGANIZATIONS

Thefollowingacronymsorabbreviationsasreferencedincontract/specificationdocumentsaredefinedtomeantheassociatednames.Namesandaddressesmaybesubjecttochange.

A. VADepartmentofVeteransAffairs810VermontAvenue,NWWashington,DC20420

B. AIHAAmericanIndustrialHygieneAssociation2700ProsperityAvenue,Suite250Fairfax,VA22031703-849-8888

C. ANSIAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute

1430BroadwayNewYork,NY10018212-354-3300

D. ASTMAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials1916RaceSt.Philadelphia,PA19103215-299-5400

E. CFRCodeofFederalRegulationsGovernmentPrintingOfficeWashington,DC20420

F. CGACompressedGasAssociation 1235JeffersonDavisHighway

Arlington,VA22202703-979-0900

G. CSCommercialStandardoftheNationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST)

U.S.DepartmentofCommerceGovernmentPrintingOfficeWashington,DC20420

H. EPAEnvironmentalProtectionAgency401MSt.,SW


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Washington,DC20460202-382-3949

I. MIL-STDMilitaryStandards/StandardizationDivision

OfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryofDefenseWashington,DC20420

I. NECNationalElectricalCode(byNFPA)J. NEMANationalElectricalManufacturer'sAssociation

2101LStreet,NWWashington,DC20037

K. NFPANationalFireProtectionAssociation

1BatterymarchParkP.O.Box9101Quincy,MA02269-9101800-344-3555

L. NIOSHNationalInstitutesforOccupationalSafetyandHealth

4676ColumbiaParkwayCincinnati,OH45226513-533-8236

M. OSHAOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration

U.S.DepartmentofLaborGovernmentPrintingOfficeWashington,DC20402

N. ULUnderwritersLaboratory

333PfingstenRd.Northbrook,IL60062312-272-8800

1.5APPLICABLECODESANDREGULATIONS

1.5.1GENERALAPPLICABILITYOFCODES,REGULATIONS,ANDSTANDARDS

A. AllworkunderthiscontractshallbedoneinstrictaccordancewithallapplicableFederal,State,andlocalregulations,standardsandcodesgoverningasbestosabatement,andanyothertradeworkdoneinconjunctionwiththeabatement.Allapplicablecodes,regulationsandstandardsareadoptedintothisspecificationandwillhavethesameforceandeffectasthisspecification.

B. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be ineffect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists, the moststringentrequirement(s)shallbeutilized.

C. Copies of all standards, regulations, codes and other applicable documents, including thisspecificationandthoselistedinSection1.5shallbeavailableattheworksiteinthecleanchangeareaoftheworkerdecontaminationsystem.


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1.5.2CONTRACTORRESPONSIBILITY

TheAsbestosAbatementContractor(Contractor)shallassumefullresponsibilityandliabilityforcompliancewithallapplicableFederal,StateandLocalregulationsrelatedtoanyandallaspectsoftheasbestosabatementproject.TheContractorisresponsibleforprovidingandmaintainingtraining, accreditations,medical exams,medical records, personalprotectiveequipment (PPE)including respiratory protection including respirator fit testing, as required by applicableFederal,StateandLocalregulations.TheContractorshallholdtheVAandVPIH/CIHconsultantsharmless for any Contractor’s failure to comply with any applicable work, packaging,transporting,disposal,safety,health,orenvironmentalrequirementonthepartofhimself,hisemployees,orhissubcontractors.TheContractorwill incurallcostsoftheCPIH/CIH, includingallsampling/analyticalcoststoassurecompliancewithOSHA/EPA/Staterequirementsrelatedtofailuretocomplywiththeregulationsapplicabletothework.

1.5.3FEDERALREQUIREMENTS

Federal requirementswhich govern some aspect of asbestos abatement include, but are notlimitedto,thefollowingregulations.

A. OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)1. Title29CFR1926.1101-ConstructionStandardforAsbestos2. Title29CFR1910.132-PersonalProtectiveEquipment3. Title29CFR1910.134-RespiratoryProtection4. Title29CFR1926-ConstructionIndustryStandards5. Title29CFR1910.20-AccesstoEmployeeExposureandMedicalRecords6. Title29CFR1910.1200-HazardCommunication7. Title29CFR1910.151-MedicalandFirstAid

B. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)1. 40CFR61SubpartAandM(RevisedSubpartB)-NationalEmissionStandardforHazardous

AirPollutants-Asbestos.2. 40CFR763.80-AsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA)

C. DepartmentofTransportation(DOT) Title49CFR100-185–Transportation

1.5.4STATEREQUIREMENTS

State requirements that apply to the asbestos abatement work, disposal, clearance, etc.,include,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

A. KansasDepartmentofHealthandEnvironment(KDHE)1. 65-5301thru65-5315KansasStatutesAnnotatedAsbestosControl2. 28-50-1thru28-50-14KansasAsbestosControlRegulations

1.5.5STANDARDS

A. Standards which govern asbestos abatement activities include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:1. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)Z9.2-79-FundamentalsGoverningtheDesign

andOperationofLocalExhaustSystemsZ88.2-PracticesforRespiratoryProtection.2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 586-90 - UL Standard for Safety of HEPA filter Units, 7th

Edition.B. Standardswhichgovernencapsulationworkinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:


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1. AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM)C. Standardswhich govern the fire and safety concerns in abatementwork include, but are not

limitedto,thefollowing:1. National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) 241 - Standard for SafeguardingConstruction,

Alteration,andDemolitionOperations.2. NFPA701-StandardMethodsforFireTestsforFlameResistantTextilesandFilm.3. NFPA101-LifeSafetyCode

D. ResilientFloorCoveringInstitute(RFCI):RecommendedworkpracticesforRemovalofResilientFloorCoverings.

1.5.6EPAGUIDANCEDOCUMENTS

A. EPA guidance documents which discuss asbestos abatement work activities are listed below.Thesedocumentsaremadepartofthissectionbyreference.EPApublicationscanbeorderedfrom(800)424-9065.

B. GuidanceforControllingACMinBuildings(PurpleBook)EPA560/5-85-024C. AsbestosWasteManagementGuidanceEPA530-SW-85-007D. AGuidetoRespiratoryProtectionfortheAsbestosAbatementIndustryEPA-560-OPTS-86-001E. GuidetoManagingAsbestosinPlace(GreenBook)TS79920TJuly1990

1.5.7NOTICES

A. State and Local agencies: Sendwritten notification as required by KDHE regulations includingthelocalfiredepartmentpriortobeginninganyworkonACMasfollows:

B. Copiesofnotificationsshallbesubmitted to theVA for the facility's records in thesametimeframenotificationisgiventoEPAand/orStateauthorities.

1.5.8PERMITS/LICENSES

A. The contractor shall apply for andhaveall requiredpermits and licenses toperformasbestosabatementworkasrequiredbyFederal,State,andLocalregulations.

1.5.9POSTINGANDFILINGOFREGULATIONS

A. Maintaintwo(2)copiesofapplicablefederal,state,andlocalregulations.PostonecopyofeachattheregulatedareawhereworkerswillhavedailyaccesstotheregulationsandkeepanothercopyintheContractor'soffice.

1.5.10VARESPONSIBILITIES

Priortocommencementofwork:A. Notifyoccupantsadjacenttoregulatedareasofprojectdatesandrequirementsforrelocation,if

needed. Arrangements must be made prior to starting work for relocation of desks, files,equipments and personal possessions to avoid unauthorized access into the regulated area.Note: Notification of adjacent personnel is required by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (k) topreventunnecessaryorunauthorizedaccesstotheregulatedarea.

B. Submit to the Contractor results of background air sampling; including location of samples,personwhocollectedthesamples,equipmentutilized,calibrationdataandmethodofanalysis.Duringabatement,submittotheContractor,resultsofbulkmaterialanalysisandairsamplingdatacollected during the course of the abatement. This information shall not release the ContractorfromanyresponsibilityforOSHAcompliance.


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1.5.11SITESECURITY

A. Regulatedareaaccess is tobe restrictedonly toauthorized, trained/accreditedandprotectedpersonnel. These may include the Contractor's employees, employees of Subcontractors, VAemployees and representatives, State and local inspectors, and any other designatedindividuals.Alistofauthorizedpersonnelshallbeestablishedpriortocommencingtheprojectandbepostedinthecleanroomofthedecontaminationunit.

B. EntryintotheregulatedareabyunauthorizedindividualsshallbereportedimmediatelytotheCompetent Person by anyone observing the entry. The Competent person shall immediatelynotifytheVA.

C. A log book shall bemaintained in the clean room of the decontamination unit. Anyonewhoenters the regulated areamust record their name, affiliation, time in, and time out for eachentry.

D. Access to the regulated area shall be through of a critical barrier doorway. All other access(doors,windows,hallways,etc.) shallbesealedor lockedtoprevententry toorexit fromtheregulated area. The only exceptions for this requirement are the waste/equipment load-outareawhichshallbesealedexceptduringtheremovalofcontainerizedasbestoswastefromtheregulated area, and emergency exits. Emergency exits shall not be locked from the inside;however,theyshallbesealedwithpolysheetingandtapeduntilneeded.

E. TheContractor'sCompetentPerson shall control site securityduringabatementoperations inorder to isolatework in progress and protect adjacent personnel. A 24 hour security systemshall beprovidedat theentrance to the regulatedarea toassure that all entrants are loggedin/outandthatonlyauthorizedpersonnelareallowedentrance.

F. The Contractorwill have the VA's assistance in notifying adjacent personnel of the presence,locationandquantityofACMintheregulatedareaandenforcementofrestrictedaccessbytheVA'semployees.

G. Theregulatedareashallbelockedduringnon-workinghoursandsecuredbyVAsecurityguards.

1.5.12EMERGENCYACTIONPLANANDARRANGEMENTS

A. An Emergency Action Plan shall be developed prior to commencing abatement activities andshallbeagreedtobytheContractorandtheVA.ThePlanshallmeettherequirementsof29CFR1910.38(a);(b).

B. Emergencyproceduresshallbeinwrittenformandprominentlypostedinthecleanroomandequipment roomof thedecontaminationunit.Everyone,prior toentering the regulatedarea,must read and sign these procedures to acknowledge understanding of the regulated arealayout,locationofemergencyexitsandemergencyprocedures.

C. Emergency planning shall include written notification of police, fire, and emergency medicalpersonnelofplannedabatementactivities;workschedule;layoutofregulatedarea;andaccesstotheregulatedarea,particularlybarriersthatmayaffectresponsecapabilities.

D. Emergency planning shall include consideration of fire, explosion, hazardous atmospheres,electrical hazards, slips/trips and falls, confined spaces, and heat stress illness. Writtenprocedures for responsetoemergencysituationsshallbedevelopedandemployeetraining inproceduresshallbeprovided.

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1. For non life-threatening situations - employees injured or otherwise incapacitated shalldecontaminate following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers, ifnecessary,beforeexitingtheregulatedareatoobtainpropermedicaltreatment.

2. For life-threatening injuryor illness,workerdecontamination shall take leastpriorityaftermeasurestostabilizetheinjuredworker,removethemfromtheregulatedarea,andsecurepropermedicaltreatment.

F. Telephone numbers of any/all emergency response personnel shall be prominently posted inthecleanroom,alongwiththelocationofthenearesttelephone.

G. TheContractor shallprovideverificationof firstaid/CPR training forpersonnel responsible forproviding first aid/CPR. OSHA requires medical assistance within 3-4 minutes of a life-threatening injury/illness. Bloodborne Pathogen training shall also be verified for thosepersonnelrequiredtoprovidefirstaid/CPR.

H. TheEmergencyActionPlan shall provide for aContingencyPlan in theevent that an incidentoccurs that may require the modification of the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans duringabatement.Suchincidentsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,fire;accident;powerfailure;negativepressure failure; and supplied air system failure. TheContractor shall detail procedures to befollowed in the event of an incident assuring that asbestos abatement work is stopped andwettingiscontinueduntilcorrectionoftheproblem.

1.5.13PRE-CONSTRUCTIONMEETING

Prior to commencing the work, the Contractor shall meet with the VA Certified IndustrialHygienist(VPCIH)topresentandreview,asappropriate,theitemsfollowingthisparagraph.TheContractor'sCompetentPerson(s)whowillbeon-siteshallparticipateinthepre-startmeeting.Thepre-startmeetingistodiscussanddetermineprocedurestobeusedduringtheproject.Atthismeeting,theContractorshallprovide:

A. ProofofKDHEAsbestosControlcontractorlicensing.B. Proof theCompetentPerson(s) is trainedandaccreditedandapproved forworking in thisState.

VerificationoftheexperienceoftheCompetentPerson(s)shallalsobepresented.C. A list of all workers whowill participate in the project, including experience and verification of

trainingandaccreditation.D. A list of and verification of training for all personnel who have current first-aid/CPR training. A

minimumofonepersonpershiftmusthaveadequatetraining.E. Currentmedicalwrittenopinionsforallpersonnelworkingon-sitemeetingtherequirementsof29

CFR1926.1101(m).F. Currentfit-testsforallpersonnelwearingrespiratorson-sitemeetingtherequirementsof29CFR

1926.1101(h)andAppendixC.G. A copy of the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan for Class II Asbestos Abatement. In these

procedures,thefollowinginformationmustbedetailed,specificforthisproject.1. Regulatedareapreparationprocedures;2. NotificationrequirementsprocedureofContractorasrequiredin29CFR1926.1101(d)and

KDHEregulation28-50-8;3. Decontaminationareaset-up/layoutanddecontaminationproceduresforemployees;4. ClassIIabatementmethods/proceduresandequipmenttobeused;5. Personalprotectiveequipmenttobeused;

H. AtthismeetingtheContractorshallprovideallsubmittalsasrequired.I. Proceduresforhandling,packaginganddisposalofasbestoswaste.


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J. EmergencyActionPlanandContingencyPlanProcedures.

1.6PROJECTCOORDINATION

The following are the minimum administrative and supervisory personnel necessary forcoordinationofthework.

1.6.1PERSONNEL

A. Administrative and supervisory personnel shall consist of a qualified Competent Person(s) asdefined by OSHA in the Construction Standards and the Asbestos Construction Standard;Contractor Professional Industrial Hygienist and Industrial Hygiene Technicians. Theseemployees are the Contractor's representatives responsible for compliance with thesespecificationsandallotherapplicablerequirements.

B. Non-supervisorypersonnelshallconsistofanadequatenumberofqualifiedpersonneltomeetthe schedule requirements of the project. Personnel shall meet required qualifications.Personnel utilized on-site shall be pre-approved by the VA representative. A request forapproval shall be submitted for any person to be employed during the project giving theperson's name; social security number; qualifications; accreditation card with color picture;CertificateofWorker'sAcknowledgment;andAffidavitofMedicalSurveillanceandRespiratoryProtectionandcurrentRespiratorFitTest.

C. MinimumqualificationsforContractorandassignedpersonnelare:1. TheContractorhas conductedwithin the last three (3) years, three (3) projectsof similar

complexity and dollar value as this project; has not been cited and penalized for seriousviolationsoffederal(andstateasapplicable)EPAandOSHAasbestosregulationsinthepastthree (3) years;hasadequate liability/occurrence insurance forasbestosworkas requiredbythestate;islicensedinapplicablestates;hasadequateandqualifiedpersonnelavailableto complete thework;has comprehensiveAsbestosHazardAbatementPlans for asbestoswork;andhasadequatematerials,equipmentandsuppliestoperformthework.

2. TheCompetentPersonhas four (4)yearsofabatementexperienceofwhichtwo(2)yearswereastheCompetentPersonontheproject;meetstheOSHAdefinitionofaCompetentPerson;hasbeentheCompetentPersonontwo(2)projectsofsimilarsizeandcomplexityasthis projectwithin the past three (3) years; has completed EPA AHERA/OSHA/State/Localtraining requirements/accreditation(s) and refreshers; and has all required OSHAdocumentationrelatedtomedicalandrespiratoryprotection.

3. TheContractorProfessional IndustrialHygienist/CIH (CPIH/CIH) shallhave five (5) yearsofmonitoringexperienceandsupervisionofasbestosabatementprojects;hasparticipatedasseniorIHonfive(5)abatementprojects,three(3)ofwhicharesimilarinsizeandcomplexityas thisproject;hasdevelopedat leastonecompleteAsbestosHazardAbatementPlan forasbestosabatement;has trainedabatementpersonnel for three (3) years;has specializedEPA AHERA/OSHA training in asbestos abatement management, respiratory protection,wastedisposalandasbestosinspection;hascompletedtheNIOSH582Courseorequivalent,Contractor/Supervisor course; and has appropriate medical/respiratory protectionrecords/documentation.

4. TheAbatement Personnel shall have completed the EPAAHERA/OSHAabatementworkercourse;havetrainingontheAsbestosHazardAbatementPlansof theContractor;hasoneyearofasbestosabatementexperience;hasapplicablemedicaland respiratoryprotectiondocumentation; and has certificate of training/current refresher and Stateaccreditation/license.


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5.All personnel shouldbe in compliancewithOSHAconstruction safety trainingasapplicableandsubmitcertification.

1.7RESPIRATORYPROTECTION

1.7.1GENERAL-RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAM

The Contractor shall develop and implement a written Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)whichisincompliancewiththeJanuary8,1998OSHArequirementsfoundat29CFR1926.1101and 29 CFR 1910.Subpart I;134. ANSI Standard Z88.2-1992 provides excellent guidance fordevelopingarespiratoryprotectionprogram.AllrespiratorsusedmustbeNIOSHapprovedforasbestos abatement activities. The written RPP shall, at a minimum, contain the basicrequirementsfoundat29CFR1910.134(c)(1)(i-ix)-RespiratoryProtectionProgram.

1.7.2RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONPROGRAMCOORDINATOR

TheRespiratoryProtectionProgramCoordinator (RPPC)mustbe identifiedandshallhavetwo(2)yearsexperiencecoordinatingRPPof similar sizeandcomplexity.TheRPPCmustsubmitasignedstatementattestingtothefactthattheprogrammeetstheaboverequirements.

1.7.3SELECTIONANDUSEOFRESPIRATORS

TheprocedurefortheselectionanduseofrespiratorsmustbesubmittedtotheVAaspartofthe Contractor's qualifications. The procedure must written clearly enough for workers tounderstand.AcopyoftheRespiratoryProtectionProgrammustbeavailableinthecleanroomofthedecontaminationunitforreferencebyemployeesorauthorizedvisitors.

1.7.4MINIMUMRESPIRATORYPROTECTION

Minimumrespiratoryprotectionshallbeahalfface,HEPAfiltered,airpurifyingrespiratorwhenfiber levels are maintained consistently at or below 0.1 f/cc. A higher level of respiratoryprotectionmay be provided or required, depending on fiber levels. Respirator selection shallmeettherequirementsof29CFR1926.1101(h);Table1,exceptasindicatedinthisparagraph.Abatementpersonnelmusthavearespiratorfortheirexclusiveuse.

1.7.5MEDICALWRITTENOPINION

Noemployeeshallbeallowedtoweararespiratorunlessaphysicianorother licensedhealthcareprofessionalhasprovidedawrittendeterminationtheyaremedicallyqualifiedtoweartheclassofrespiratortobeusedontheprojectwhilewearingwholebodyimpermeablegarmentsandsubjectedtoheatorcoldstress.

1.7.6RESPIRATORFITTEST

Allpersonnelwearingrespiratorsshallhaveacurrentqualitative/quantitativefittestwhichwasconductedinaccordancewith29CFR1910.134(f)andAppendixA.QuantitativefittestsshallbedoneforPAPRswhichhavebeenputintoamotor/blowerfailuremode.

1.7.7RESPIRATORFITCHECK

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straps.Anysituationthatpreventsaneffectivefacepiecetofacesealasevidencedbyfailureofausersealcheckshallprecludethatpersonfromwearingarespirator insidetheregulatedareauntilresolutionoftheproblem.

1.7.8MAINTENANCEANDCAREOFRESPIRATORS

The Respiratory Protection Program Coordinator shall submit evidence and documentationshowingcompliancewith29CFR1910.134(h)MaintenanceandCareofRespirators.

1.7.9SUPPLIEDAIRSYSTEMS

Ifasuppliedairsystemisused,thesystemshallmeetallrequirementsof29CFR1910.134andthe ANSI/Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Commodity Specification for Air currentrequirements forType1 -GradeDbreathingair. Lowpressuresystemsarenotallowedtobeusedon asbestos abatementprojects. SuppliedAir respirator use shall be in accordancewithEPA/NIOSH publication EPA-560-OPTS-86-001 "A Guide to Respiratory Protection for theAsbestos Abatement Industry". The competent person on site will be responsible for thesuppliedairsystemtoensurethesafetyoftheworker.

1.8WORKERPROTECTION

1.8.1TRAININGOFABATEMENTPERSONNEL

Prior to beginning any abatement activity, all personnel shall be trained in accordance withOSHA29CFR1926.1101(k)(9)andanyadditionalKansasAdministrativeRegulation(K.A.R.)28-50 regulatedbyKDHEorotherwiseapprovedby thedepartment . Trainingmust include,ataminimum, the elements listed at 29 CFR 1926.1101 (k)(9)(viii). Training shall have beenconductedbyathirdparty,EPA/StateapprovedtrainermeetingtherequirementsofEPA40CFR763 Appendix C (AHERA MAP). Initial training certificates and current refresher andaccreditationproofmustbesubmittedforeachpersonworkingatthesite.

1.8.2MEDICALEXAMINATIONS

Medicalexaminationsmeetingtherequirementsof29CFR1926.1101(m)shallbeprovidedforallpersonnelworkingintheregulatedarea,regardlessofexposurelevels.Acurrentphysician'swrittenopinionasrequiredby29CFR1926.1101(m)(4)shallbeprovidedforeachpersonandshall include in themedicalopinion thepersonhasbeenevaluated forworking inaheatandcold stress environment while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and is able toperformtheworkwithoutriskofmaterialhealthimpairment.

1.8.3PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT

Providewholebodyclothing,headcoverings,footcoveringsandanyotherpersonalprotectiveequipment as determined by conducting the hazard assessment required byOSHA at 29 CFR1910.132 (d). The Competent Person shall ensure the integrity of personal protectiveequipmentworn for the duration of the project. Duct tape shall be used to secure all suitsleeves towristsandtosecure footcoveringsat theankle. Workerprotectionshallmeet themoststringentrequirements.


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1.8.4REGULATEDAREAENTRYPROCEDURE

The Competent Person shall ensure that each time workers enter the regulated area theyremove ALL street clothes in the clean room of the decontamination unit and put on newdisposablecoveralls,headcoverings,acleanrespirator,andthenproceedthroughtheshowerroomto theequipment roomwhere theyputonnon-disposable requiredpersonalprotectiveequipment.

1.8.5DECONTAMINATIONPROCEDURE

The Competent Person shall require all personnel to adhere to following decontaminationprocedureswhenevertheyleavetheregulatedarea.

A. When exiting the regulated area, remove all disposable PPE and dispose of in a disposal bagprovidedintheregulatedarea.

B.Carefullydecontaminateandcleantherespirator.Putinacleancontainer/bag.

1.8.6REGULATEDAREAREQUIREMENTS

TheCompetentPersonshallmeetallrequirementsof29CFR1926.1101(o)andassurethatallrequirementsfor29CFR1926.1101(e)regulatedareasaremetapplicabletoClass IIwork.Allpersonnelintheregulatedareashallnotbeallowedtoeat,drink,smoke,chewtobaccoorgum,applycosmetics,orinanywayinterferewiththefitoftheirrespirator.

1.9DECONTAMINATIONFACILITIES:1.9.1DESCRIPTION:

Provide each regulated area with separate personnel decontamination facilities (PDF) andwaste/equipmentdecontaminationfacilities(W/EDF),ifapplicable.EnsurethatthePDFaretheonlymeansof ingressandegresstotheregulatedareaandthatallequipment,baggedwaste,andothermaterialexittheregulatedareaonlythroughtheW/EDF.

1.9.2GENERALREQUIREMENTS

AllpersonnelenteringorexitingaregulatedareamustgothroughthePDFandshallfollowtherequirements at 29 CFR 1926.1101 (j)(1) and these specifications, if applicable. All waste,equipmentandcontaminatedmaterialsmustexittheregulatedareathroughtheW/EDFandbedecontaminated in accordance with these specifications. Walls and ceilings of the PDF andW/EDF must be constructed of a minimum of 3 layers of 6 mil opaque fire retardantpolyethylene sheeting and be securely attached to existing building components and/or anadequatetemporaryframework.Aminimumof3layersof6milpolyshallalsobeusedtocoverthefloorunderthePDFandW/EDFunits.Constructdoorssothattheyoverlapandsecuretoadjacentsurfaces.Weight inner doorway sheetswith layers of duct tape so that they close quickly afterrelease.Putarrowsonsheetssotheyshowdirectionoftravelandoverlap.Ifthebuildingadjacentarea is occupied, construct a solid barrier on the occupied side(s) to protect the sheeting andreducepotentialfornon-authorizedpersonnelenteringtheregulatedarea.

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The Competent Person shall provide temporary water service connections to the PDF andW/EDF. Backflow preventionmust be provided at the point of connection to the VA system.Watersupplymustbeofadequatepressureandmeetrequirementsof29CFR1910.141(d)(3).Provide adequate temporary overhead electric power with ground fault circuit interruption(GFCI)protection.Provideasub-panelequippedwithGFCIprotectionforalltemporarypowerinthecleanroom.Provideadequatelightingtoprovideaminimumof50footcandlesinthePDFand W/EDF. Provide temporary heat, if needed, to maintain 70oF throughout the PDF andW/EDF.

1.9.4PERSONNELDECONTAMINATIONFACILITY(PDF)

1.CleanRoom:Thecleanroommustbephysicallyandvisuallyseparatedfromtherestofthebuilding to protect the privacy of personnel changing clothes. The clean room shall beconstructedofat least3 layersof6milopaque fire retardantpoly toprovideanair tightroom. Provide aminimum of 2 - 900mm (3 foot) wide 6mil poly opaque fire retardantdoorways.Onedoorwayshallbetheentry fromoutsidethePDFandtheseconddoorwayshallbetotheshowerroomofthePDF.Thefloorofthecleanroomshallbemaintainedinaclean,drycondition.Showeroverflowshallnotbeallowed intothecleanroom.Provide1storagelockerperperson.Aportablefireextinguisher,minimum10poundscapacity,TypeABC,shallbeprovidedinaccordancewithOSHAandNFPAStandard10.Allpersonsenteringtheregulatedareashallremoveallstreetclothinginthecleanroomanddressindisposableprotectiveclothingandrespiratoryprotection.Anypersonenteringthecleanroomdoessoeither from the outside with street clothing on or is coming from the shower roomcompletely naked and thoroughly washed. Females required to enter the regulated areashallbeensuredoftheirprivacythroughouttheentry/exitprocessbypostingguardsatbothentrypointstothePDFsonomalecanenterorexitthePDFduringherstayinthePDF.

2. Shower Room: The Competent Person shall assure that the shower room is a completelywatertightcompartmenttobeusedforthemovementofallpersonnelfromthecleanroomto theequipment roomand for theshoweringofallpersonnelgoing fromtheequipmentroomtothecleanroom.Eachshowershallbeconstructedsowaterrunsdownthewallsoftheshowerandintoadrippan.Installafreelydrainingsmoothfloorontopoftheshowerpan.Theshowerroomshallbeseparatedfromtherestofthebuildingandfromthecleanroomandequipmentroomusingairtightwallsmadefromatleast3layersof6milopaquefireretardantpoly.Theshowershallbeequippedwithashowerheadandcontrols,hotandcoldwater,drainage,soapdishandcontinuoussupplyofsoap,andshallbemaintainedinasanitary condition throughout its use. The controls shall be arranged so an individual canshower without assistance. Provide a flexible hose shower head, hose bibs and all otheritems shown on Shower Schematic. Waste water will be pumped to a drain after beingfilteredthroughaminimumofa100micronsockintheshowerdrain;a20micronfilter;andafinal5micronfilter.Filterswillbechangedaminimumofdailyormoreoftenasneeded.Filter changesmust be done in the shower to prevent loss of contaminatedwater. Hosedown all shower surfaces after each shift and clean any debris from the shower pan.Residueistobedisposedofasasbestoswaste.

3. EquipmentRoom:TheCompetentPersonshallprovideanequipmentroomwhichshallbean air tight compartment for the storage of work equipment/tools, reusable personalprotectiveequipment,exceptforarespiratorandforuseasagrossdecontaminationareaforpersonnelexitingtheregulatedarea.Theequipmentroomshallbeseparatedfromtheregulated area by aminimum 3 foot wide doormadewith 2 layers of 6mil opaque fire


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retardantpoly.Theequipmentroomshallbeseparatedfromtheregulatedarea,theshowerroomandtherestofthebuildingbyairtightwallsandceilingconstructedofaminimumof3layersof6milopaquefireretardantpoly.Dampwipeallsurfacesoftheequipmentroomaftereachshiftchange.Provideanadditionallooselayerof6milfireretardantpolypershiftchangeandremovethislayeraftereachshift.Ifneeded,provideatemporaryelectricalsub-panelequippedwithGFCIintheequipmentroomtoaccommodateanyequipmentrequiredintheregulatedarea.

4. The PDF shall be as follows: Clean room at the entrance followed by a shower roomfollowed by an equipment room leading to the regulated area. Each doorway in the PDFshallbeaminimumof2layersof6milopaquefireretardantpoly.

SPEC. WRITER NOTE: OSHA does not require adecontaminationunitforClassIIwork.

1.9.5WASTE/EQUIPMENTDECONTAMINATIONFACILITY(W/EDF)

TheCompetentPersonshallprovideanW/EDFconsistingofawash room,holding room,andclean room for removal of waste, equipment and contaminatedmaterial from the regulatedarea.Personnelshallnotenterorexit theW/EDFexcept in theeventofanemergency.Cleandebris and residue in theW/EDFdaily. All surfaces in theW/EDF shall bewiped/hoseddownaftereachshiftandalldebrisshallbecleanedfromtheshowerpan.TheW/EDFshallconsistofthefollowing:1. WashDownStation:Provideanenclosedshowerunitintheregulatedareajustoutsidethe

WashRoomasanequipmentbagandcontainercleaningstation.2. Wash Room: Provide a wash room for cleaning of bagged or containerized asbestos

containingwastematerialspassedfromtheregulatedarea.Constructthewashroomusing50 x100mm (2" x4")wood framingand3 layersof 6mil fire retardantpoly. Locate thewash room so that packaged materials, after being wiped clean, can be passed to theHolding Room. Doorways in thewash room shall be constructed of 2 layers of 6mil fireretardantpoly.

3. HoldingRoom:Provideaholdingroomasadroplocationforbaggedmaterialspassedfromthewashroom.Constructtheholdingroomusing50x100mm(2"x4")woodframingand3layersof6milfireretardantpoly.Theholdingroomshallbelocatedsothatbaggedmaterialcannotbepassedfromthewashroomtothecleanroomunlessitgoesthroughtheholdingroom.Doorwaysintheholdingroomshallbeconstructedof2layersof6milfireretardantpoly.


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4. Clean Room: Provide a clean room to isolate the holding room from the exterior of theregulatedarea.Constructthecleanroomusing2x4woodframingand2layersof6milfireretardantpoly.Thecleanroomshallbelocatedsoastoprovideaccesstotheholdingroomfromthebuildingexterior.Doorwaystothecleanroomshallbeconstructedof2layersof6mil fire retardant poly. When a negative pressure differential system is used, a rigidenclosure separation between the W/EDF clean room and the adjacent areas shall beprovided.

5. TheW/EDFshallbeasfollows:WashRoomleadingtoaHoldingRoomfollowedbyaCleanRoomleadingtooutsidetheregulatedarea.Seediagram.

1.9.6WASTE/EQUIPMENTDECONTAMINATIONPROCEDURES:

Atthewashdownstationintheregulatedarea,thoroughlywetcleancontaminatedequipmentand/or sealed polyethylene bags and pass into Wash Room after visual inspection. WhenpassinganythingintotheWashRoom,closealldoorwaysoftheW/EDF,otherthanthedoorwaybetween thewashdown station and theWash Room. Keep all outside personnel clear of theW/EDF.OnceinsidetheWashRoom,wetcleantheequipmentand/orbags.Aftercleaningandinspection,passitemsintotheHoldingRoom.ClosealldoorwaysexceptthedoorwaybetweentheHoldingRoomandtheCleanRoom.WorkersfromtheCleanRoom/ExteriorshallentertheHolding Room and remove the decontaminated/cleaned equipment/bags for removal anddisposal.ThesepersonnelwillnotberequiredtowearPPE.AtnotimeshallpersonnelfromthecleansidebeallowedtoentertheWashRoom.

PART2-PRODUCTS,MATERIALSANDEQUIPMENT

2.1MATERIALSANDEQUIPMENT

2.1.1GENERALREQUIREMENTS(ALLABATEMENTPROJECTS)

Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall provide andmaintain a sufficient quantity ofmaterials and equipment to assure continuous and efficientwork throughout the durationoftheproject.WorkshallnotstartunlessthefollowingitemshavebeendeliveredtothesiteandtheCPIH/CIHhassubmittedverificationtotheVA'srepresentative.

A. Allmaterialsshallbedeliveredintheiroriginalpackage,containerorbundlebearingthenameofthemanufacturerandthebrandname(whereapplicable).

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combustiblematerialscannotbestoredinsidebuildings.Replacementmaterialsshallbestoredoutsideoftheregulatedareauntilabatementiscompleted.

C. TheContractorshallnotblockorhinderuseofbuildingsbypatients,staff,andvisitorstotheVAinpartiallyoccupiedbuildingsbyplacingmaterials/equipmentinanyunauthorizedlocation.

D. The Competent Person shall inspect for damaged, deteriorating or previously usedmaterials.Such materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the worksite and disposed ofproperly.

E. Polyethylene sheeting forwalls in the regulatedarea shallbeaminimumof4-mils. For floorsandall otheruses, sheetingof at least6-mil shall beused inwidths selected tominimize thefrequencyofjoints.Fireretardantpolyshallbeusedthroughout.

F. The method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance by theContractorandtheVAandselectedtominimizedamagetoequipmentandsurfaces.Methodofattachmentmay include any combinationofmoisture resistant duct tape furring strips, sprayglue, staples, nails, screws, lumber and plywood for enclosures or other effective procedurescapableofsealingpolyethylenetodissimilarfinishedorunfinishedsurfacesunderbothwetanddryconditions.

G. Polyethylenesheetingutilizedforcriticalbarriersintheregulatedareashallbeaminimumof6milfireretardantpoly

H. Installationandplumbinghardware,showers,hoses,drainpans,sumppumpsandwastewaterfiltrationsystemshallbeprovidedbytheContractor,ifapplicable.

I. AnadequatenumberofHEPAvacuums,scrapers,sprayers,nylonbrushes,brooms,disposablemops,rags,sponges,stapleguns,shovels,laddersandscaffoldingofsuitableheightandlengthaswellasmeetingOSHArequirements,fallprotectiondevices,waterhosetoreachallareasinthe regulated area, airless spray equipment, and any other tools, materials or equipmentrequired to conduct the abatement project shall be provided. All electrically operated handtools,equipment,electriccordsshallbeconnectedtoGFCIprotection.

J. Special protection for objects in the regulated area shall be detailed (e.g., plywood overcarpetingorhardwoodfloorstopreventdamagefromscaffolds,waterandfallingmaterial).

K. 2layersof6milspolydisposablebagsand/orrigid,impermeablecontainermadeofcardboardfiber,plastic,ormetalwhichcanbe sealed inorder tobe sift-proof,dustproof,and leak-tightdrumsforasbestoswasteshallbepre-printedwithlabels,markingsandaddressasrequiredbyOSHA,EPAandDOTregulations.

L. TheVA shallbeprovidedanadvance copyof theSDSas required forall hazardous chemicalsunder OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication in the pre-project submittal.Chlorinated compounds shall not be used with any spray adhesive, mastic remover or otherproduct.

M. OSHADANGER demarcation signs, asmany and as required byOSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(7)shallbeprovidedandplacedbytheCompetentPerson.AllotherpostersandnoticesrequiredbyFederalandStateregulationsshallbepostedintheCleanRoom.

N. AdequateandappropriatePPEfortheprojectandnumberofpersonnel/shiftsshallbeprovided.All personal protective equipment issued must be based on a written hazard assessmentconductedunder29CFR1910.132(d).

2.1.2NEGATIVEPRESSUREFILTRATIONSYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide enough HEPA negative air machines to continuouslymaintain apressuredifferentialof-0.02"watercolumngauge(WCG),ifapplicable.TheCompetentPersonshalldeterminethenumberofunitsneededfortheregulatedareabydividingthecubicfeetin


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the regulatedareaby15and thendividing that resultby thecubic feetperminute (CFM) foreach unit to determine the number of units needed to continuously maintain a pressuredifferential of -0.02" WCG. Provide a standby unit in the event of machine failure and/oremergencyinanadjacentarea.

NIOSH has done extensive studies and has determined that negative air machines typicallyoperateat~50%efficiency.Thecontractorshallconsiderthisintheirdeterminationofnumberofunitsneededtocontinuouslymaintainapressuredifferentialof-0.02"WCG.Thecontractorshalluse8airchangesperhourordoublethenumberofmachines,basedontheircalculations,or submitproof theirmachinesoperateat stated capacities, at a 2"pressuredropacross thefilters.

2.1.3DESIGNANDLAYOUT

A. Before start ofwork submit thedesign and layout of the regulated area and thenegative airmachines. The submittal shall indicate the number of, location of and size of negative airmachines. The point(s) of exhaust, air flow within the regulated area, anticipated negativepressuredifferential,andsupportingcalculationsforsizingshallbeprovided.Inaddition,submitthefollowing:1. Methodofsupplyingpowertotheunitsanddesignation/locationofthepanels.2. Descriptionoftestingmethod(s)forcorrectairvolumeandpressuredifferential.3. If auxiliary power supply is to be provided for the negative air machines, provide a

schematic diagram of the power supply and manufacturer's data on the generator andswitch.

2.1.4NEGATIVEAIRMACHINES(HEPAUNITS)

A. Negative Air Machine Cabinet: The cabinet shall be constructed of steel or other durablematerialcapableofwithstandingpotentialdamagefromroughhandlingandtransportation.Thewidthofthecabinetshallbelessthan30"inordertofitinstandarddoorways.Thecabinetmustbe factory sealed to prevent asbestos fibers from being released during use, transport, ormaintenance.Anyaccesstoandreplacementoffiltersshallbefromtheinletend.Theunitmustbeoncastersorwheels.

B. NegativeAirMachineFan: The rating capacityof the fanmust indicate theCFMunderactualoperating conditions. Manufacturer's typically use "free-air" (no resistance) conditions whenratingfans.Thefanmustbeacentrifugaltypefan.

C. NegativeAirMachineFinalFilter:ThefinalfiltershallbeaHEPAfilter.Thefiltermediamustbecompletely sealed on all edges within a structurally rigid frame. The filter shall align with acontinuousflexiblegasketmaterialinthenegativeairmachinehousingtoformanairtightseal.EachHEPA filter shall be certified by themanufacturer to have an efficiency of not less than99.97%. Testing shall have been done in accordancewithMilitary StandardMIL-STD-282 andArmyInstructionManual136-300-175A.EachfiltermustbearaUL586labeltoindicateabilitytoperform under specified conditions. Each filter shall be marked with the name of themanufacturer,serialnumber,airflowrating,efficiencyandresistance,andthedirectionoftestairflow.

D. NegativeAirMachinePre-filters:Thepre-filters,whichprotectthefinalHEPAfilterbyremovinglargerparticles,arerequiredtoprolongtheoperatinglifeoftheHEPAfilter.Twostagesofpre-filtrationarerequired.Afirststagepre-filtershallbealowefficiencytypeforparticles10micronorlarger.Asecondstagepre-filtershallhaveamediumefficiencyeffectiveforparticlesdownto


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5micronor larger.Pre-filters shallbe installedeitheronor in the intakeopeningof theNAMandthesecondstagefiltermustbeheldinplacewithaspecialhousingorclamps.

E. NegativeAirMachine Instrumentation: Eachunitmust beequippedwith a gauge tomeasurethepressuredropacrossthefiltersandtoindicatewhenfiltershavebecomeloadedandneedtobechanged.A table indicating thecfm forvariouspressure readingson thegauge shallbeaffixednearthegaugeforreferenceorthereadingshall indicateatwhatpointthefiltersshallbechanged,notingcfmdelivery.Theunitmusthaveanelapsedtimemetertoshowtotalhoursofoperation.

F. NegativeAirMachine Safety andWarningDevices: An electrical/mechanical lockoutmust beprovidedtopreventthefanfrombeingoperatedwithoutaHEPAfilter.UnitsmustbeequippedwithanautomaticshutdowndevicetostopthefanintheeventofaruptureintheHEPAfilterorblockageinthedischargeofthefan.Warninglightsarerequiredtoindicatenormaloperation;toohighapressuredropacrossfilters;ortoolowofapressuredropacrossfilters.

G. Negative AirMachine Electrical: All electrical components shall be approved by the NationalElectrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Each unitmustbeprovidedwithoverloadprotectionandthemotor, fan,fanhousing,andcabinetmustbegrounded.

H. It is essential that replacement HEPA filters be tested using an “in-line” testing method, toensure the seal around the peripherywas not damagedduring replacement. Damage to theouterHEPAfiltersealcouldallowcontaminatedairtobypasstheHEPAfilterandbedischargedtoaninappropriatelocation. ContractorwillprovidewrittendocumentationoftestresultsfornegativeairmachineunitswithHEPAfilterschangedbythecontractorordocumentationwhenchangedandtestedbythecontractorfilters.

2.1.5PRESSUREDIFFERENTIAL

Thefullyoperationalnegativeairsystemwithintheregulatedareashallcontinuouslymaintainapressure differential of -0.02" water column gauge. Before any disturbance of any asbestosmaterial, this shall be demonstrated to the VA by use of a pressure differentialmeter/manometerasrequiredbyOSHA29CFR1926.1101(e)(5)(i).TheCompetentPersonshallbe responsible for providing, maintaining, and documenting the negative pressure and airchangesasrequiredbyOSHAandthisspecification.

2.2CONTAINMENTBARRIERSANDCOVERINGSINTHEREGULATEDAREA

2.2.1GENERAL

A. Using critical barriers, seal off the perimeter to the regulated area to completely isolate theregulated area from adjacent spaces. All surfaces in the regulated area must be covered topreventcontaminationandtofacilitateclean-up.Shouldadjacentareasbecomecontaminatedasaresultofthework,immediatelystopworkandcleanupthecontaminationatnoadditionalcosttotheVA.ProvidefirestoppingandidentifyallfirebarrierpenetrationsduetoabatementworkasspecifiedinSection2.2.6;FIRESTOPPING.

B. Placeall tools, scaffolding,materialsandequipmentneededforworking in theregulatedareaprior to erecting any plastic sheeting. All uncontaminated removable furniture, equipmentand/orsuppliesshallberemovedbytheVAfromtheregulatedareabeforecommencingwork.Anyobjectsremainingintheregulatedareashallbecompletelycoveredwith2 layersof6-mil


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fire retardant poly sheeting and secured with duct tape. Lock out and tag out anyHVAC/electricalsystemsintheregulatedarea.

2.2.3CONTROLLINGACCESSTOTHEREGULATEDAREA

Access to the regulated area is allowed only through the personnel decontamination facility(PDF), if applicable. All other means of access shall be eliminated and OSHA DANGERdemarcation signspostedas requiredbyOSHA. If the regulatedarea is adjacent to,orwithinviewofanoccupiedarea,provideavisualbarrierof6milopaquefireretardantpolytopreventbuildingoccupantobservation.Iftheadjacentareaisaccessibletothepublic,thebarriermustbe solid and capable of withstanding the negative pressure. Fire resistant barriers must bedrywall/gypsumboardconstruction. DangersignsmustbepostedasperOSHA.AnyalternatemethodmustbesubmittedinadvanceforVAwrittenapprovalpriortouse.

2.2.4CRITICALBARRIERS

Completelyseparateanyoperationsintheregulatedareafromadjacentareasusing2layersof6milfireretardantpolyandducttape.Individuallysealwith2layersof6milpolyandducttapeall HVACopenings into the regulated area. Individually seal all lighting fixtures, clocks, doors,windows,convectors,speakers,oranyotherobjects/openingsintheregulatedarea.Heatmustbeshutoffanyobjectscoveredwithpoly.

2.2.5EXTENSIONOFTHEREGULATEDAREA

Iftheenclosureoftheregulatedareaisbreachedinanywaythatcouldallowcontaminationtooccur, the affected area shall be included in the regulated area and constructed as per thissection. Decontamination measures must be started immediately and continue until airmonitoringindicatesbackgroundlevelsaremet.

2.2.6FIRESTOPPING

A. Through penetrations caused by cables, cable trays, pipes, sleeves, conduits, etc. must befirestoppedwithafire-ratedfirestopsystemprovidinganairtightseal.

B. Firestopmaterials thatarenotequal to thewallorceilingpenetratedshallbebrought to theattentionoftheVARepresentative.TheContractorshalllistallareasofpenetration,thetypeofsealantused,andwhetherornotthelocationisfirerated.Anydiscoveryofpenetrationsduringabatement shall be brought to the attention of the VA representative immediately. Allwalls,floors and ceilings are considered fire rated unless otherwise determined by the VARepresentativeorFireMarshall.

C. AnyvisibleopeningswhetherornotcausedbyapenetrationshallbereportedbytheContractortotheVARepresentative forasealantsystemdetermination.FirestopsshallmeetASTME814andUL1479requirementsfortheopeningsize,penetrant,andfireratingneeded.

2.3MONITORING,INSPECTIONANDTESTING

2.3.1GENERAL

A. Performthroughoutabatementworkmonitoring,inspectionandtestinginsideandaroundtheregulated area in accordance with the OSHA requirements and these specifications. OSHArequires that the Employee exposure to asbestos must not exceed 0.1 fibers per cubic


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centimeter(f/cc)ofair,averagedoveran8-hourworkshift.TheCPIH/CIHisresponsibleforandshall inspectandoversee theperformanceof theContractor IHTechnician.The IHTechnicianshall continuously inspect and monitor conditions inside the regulated area to ensurecompliance with these specifications. In addition, the CPIH/CIH shall personally manage airsample collection, analysis, and evaluation for personnel, regulated area, and adjacent areasamplestosatisfyOSHArequirements.Additionalinspectionandtestingrequirementsarealsoindicatedinotherpartsofthisspecification.

B. The VA will employ an independent industrial hygienist (VPIH/CIH) consultant and/or use itsownIHtoperformvariousservicesonbehalfoftheVA.TheVPIH/CIHwillperformthenecessarymonitoring, inspection, testing, and other support services to ensure that VA patients,employees, and visitors will not be adversely affected by the abatement work, and that theabatement work proceeds in accordance with these specifications, that the abated areas orabatedbuildingshavebeensuccessfullydecontaminated.TheworkoftheVPIH/CIHconsultantinnoway relieves theContractor fromtheir responsibility toperformthework inaccordancewith contract/specification requirements, to perform continuous inspection, monitoring andtestingforthesafetyof theiremployees,andtoperformothersuchservicesasspecified.Thecostof theVPIH/CIHand their serviceswillbeborneby theVAexcept forany repeatof finalinspectionandtesting thatmayberequiredduetounsatisfactory initial results.Anyrepeatedfinalinspectionsand/ortesting,ifrequired,willbepaidforbytheContractor.

C. IffiberscountedbytheVPIH/CIHduringabatementwork,eitherinsideoroutsidetheregulatedarea,utilizingtheNIOSH7400airmonitoringmethod,exceedthespecifiedrespectivelimits,theContractorshallstopwork.TheContractormayrequestconfirmationoftheresultsbyanalysisof thesamplesbyTEM.Requestmustbe inwritingandsubmittedto theVA's representative.CostfortheconfirmationofresultswillbebornebytheContractorforboththecollectionandanalysis of samples and for the time delay that may/does result for this confirmation.Confirmation samplingandanalysiswillbe the responsibilityof theCPIH/CIHwith reviewandapproval of the VPIH/CIH. An agreement between the CPIH/CIH and the VPIH/CIH shall bereachedontheexactdetailsoftheconfirmationeffort, inwriting, includingsuchthingsasthenumber of samples, location, collection, quality control on-site, analytical laboratory,interpretationofresultsandanyfollow-upactions.Thiswrittenagreementshallbeco-signedbytheIH'sanddeliveredtotheVA'srepresentative.

2.3.2SCOPEOFSERVICESOFTHEVPIH/CIHCONSULTANT

A. Thepurposeof theworkof theVPIH/CIH is to:assurequality;adherence to thespecification;resolveproblems;preventthespreadofcontaminationbeyondtheregulatedarea;andassureclearance at the end of the project. In addition, their work includes performing the finalinspectionandtestingtodeterminewhethertheregulatedareaorbuildinghasbeenadequatelydecontaminated.AllairmonitoringistobedoneutilizingPCM/TEM.TheVPIH/CIHwillperformthefollowingtasks:1. Task 1: Establish background levels before abatement begins by collecting background

samples.RetainsamplesforpossibleTEManalysis.2. Task 2: Perform continuous air monitoring, inspection, and testing outside the regulated

areaduringactualabatementworktodetectanyfaults intheregulatedareaisolationandanyadverseimpactonthesurroundingsfromregulatedareaactivities.

3. Task 3: Perform unannounced visits to spot check overall compliance of work withcontract/specifications. These visits may include any inspection, monitoring, and testing


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inside and outside the regulated area and all aspects of the operation except personnelmonitoring.

4. Task4:ProvidesupporttotheVArepresentativesuchasevaluationofsubmittalsfromtheContractor,resolutionofconflicts,interpretdata,etc.

5. Task5:Perform,inthepresenceoftheVArepresentative,final inspectionandtestingofadecontaminated regulated area at the conclusion of the abatement to certify compliancewithallregulationsandVArequirements/specifications.

6. Task6:Issuecertificateofdecontaminationforeachregulatedareaandprojectreport.B. All documentation, inspection results and testing results generated by the VPIH/CIH will be

available to theContractor for information and consideration. TheContractor shall cooperatewithandsupporttheVPIH/CIHforefficientandsmoothperformanceoftheirwork.

C. ThemonitoringandinspectionresultsoftheVPIH/CIHwillbeusedbytheVAtoissueanyStopRemovalorders to theContractorduringabatementworkand toacceptor rejecta regulatedareaorbuildingasdecontaminated.

2.3.3MONITORING,INSPECTIONANDTESTINGBYCONTRACTORCPIH/CIH

TheContractor’sCPIH/CIH is responsible formanagingallmonitoring, inspections, and testingrequired by these specifications, as well as any and all regulatory requirements adopted bythese specifications. The CPIH/CIH is responsible for the continuous monitoring of allsubsystems and procedures which could affect the health and safety of the Contractor’spersonnel. Safety and health conditions and the provision of those conditions inside theregulatedarea forallpersonsenteringtheregulatedarea is theexclusiveresponsibilityof theContractor/Competent Person. The person performing the personnel and area airmonitoringinside the regulated area shall be an IH Technician, who shall be trained and shall havespecialized fieldexperience insamplingandanalysis.The IHTechnicianshallhavesuccessfullycompleted a NIOSH 582 Course or equivalent and provide documentation. The IH TechnicianshallparticipateintheAIHAAsbestosAnalysisRegistryorparticipateintheProficiencyAnalyticTesting program of AIHA for fiber counting quality control assurance. The IH Technician shallalso be an accredited EPA AHERA/State Contractor/Supervisor (or Abatement Worker) andBuilding Inspector. The IH Technician shall have participated in five abatement projectscollectingpersonalandareasamplesaswellasresponsibilityfordocumentationonsubstantiallysimilarprojectsinsizeandscope.TheanalyticlaboratoryusedbytheContractortoanalyzethesamplesshallbeAIHAaccreditedforasbestosPATandapprovedbytheVApriortostartoftheproject.AdailylogshallbemaintainedbytheCPIH/CIHorIHTechnician,documentingallOSHArequirementsforairpersonalmonitoringforasbestosin29CFR1926.1101(f),(g)andAppendixA.ThislogshallbemadeavailabletotheVArepresentativeandtheVPIH/CIHuponrequest.Thelog will contain, at a minimum, information on personnel or area samples, other personsrepresented by the sample, the date of sample collection, start and stop times for sampling,samplevolume,flowrate,andfibers/cc.TheCPIH/CIHshallcollectandanalyzesamplesforeachrepresentativejobbeingdoneintheregulatedarea,i.e.,removal,wetting,clean-up,andload-out.Nofewerthantwopersonalsamplespershiftshallbecollectedandoneareasampleper1,000squarefeetofregulatedareawhereabatementistakingplaceandonesamplepershiftinthecleanroomareashallbecollected. Inadditiontothecontinuousmonitoringrequired,theCPIH/CIHwillperforminspectionandtestingatthefinalstagesofabatementforeachregulatedareaasspecifiedintheCPIH/CIHresponsibilities.


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2.4ASBESTOSHAZARDABATEMENTPLAN

The Contractor shall have established AsbestosHazard Abatement Plan (AHAP) in printed formandlooseleaffolderconsistingofsimplifiedtext,diagrams,sketches,andpicturesthatestablishandexplainclearlytheprocedurestobefollowedduringallphasesoftheworkbytheContractor'spersonnel.TheAHAPmustbemodifiedasneededtoaddressspecificrequirementsofthisprojectandthespecifications.TheAHAP(s)shallbesubmittedforreviewandapprovaltotheVApriortothe startof anyabatementwork. Theminimum topics andareas tobe coveredby theAHAP(s)are:

A. MinimumPersonnelQualificationsB. EmergencyActionPlan/ContingencyPlansandArrangementsC. SecurityandSafetyProceduresD. RespiratoryProtection/PersonalProtectiveEquipmentProgramandTrainingE. MedicalSurveillanceProgramandRecordkeepingF. Regulated Area Requirements - Containment Barriers/Isolation of Regulated Area for Class II

abatementG. DecontaminationFacilitiesandEntry/ExitProcedures(PDFandW/EDF)H. NegativePressureSystemsRequirementsI. Monitoring,Inspections,andTestingJ. RemovalProceduresforACMK. DisposalofACMwaste/equipmentL. RegulatedAreaDecontamination/Clean-upM. RegulatedAreaVisualandAirClearanceN. ProjectCompletion/Closeout

2.5SUBMITTALS

2.5.1PRE-STARTMEETINGSUBMITTALS

SubmittotheVAaminimumof14dayspriortothepre-startmeetingthefollowingforreviewand approval. Meeting this requirement is a prerequisite for the pre-start meeting for thisproject:

A. Submitadetailedwork schedule for theentireproject reflecting contractdocumentsand thephasing/schedulerequirementsfromtheCPMchart.

B. Submitastafforganizationchartshowingallpersonnelwhowillbeworkingontheprojectandtheir capacity/function. Provide their qualifications, training, accreditations, and licenses, asappropriate.Provideacopyofthe"CertificateofWorker'sAcknowledgment"andthe"AffidavitofMedicalSurveillanceandRespiratoryProtection"foreachperson.

C. Submit AsbestosHazard Abatement Plan developed specifically for this project, incorporatingtherequirementsofthespecifications,prepared,signedanddatedbytheCPIH/CIH.

D. Submitthespecificsofthematerialsandequipmenttobeusedforthisprojectwithmanufacturernames,modelnumbers,performancecharacteristics,pictures/diagrams,andnumberavailableforthefollowing:1. Supplied air system, negative air machines, HEPA vacuums, air monitoring pumps,

calibration devices, pressure differential monitoring device and emergency powergeneratingsystem.

2. Wastewaterfiltrationsystem,showersystem,containmentbarriers.3. Surfactants,handheldsprayers,airlesssprayers,andfireextinguishers.


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4. Respirators,protectiveclothing,personalprotectiveequipment.5. Firesafetyequipmenttobeusedintheregulatedarea.

E. Submit thename, location,andphonenumberof theapproved landfill;proof/verification thelandfill is approved for ACM disposal; the landfill's requirements for ACMwaste; the type ofvehicletobeusedfortransportation;andname,address,andphonenumberofsubcontractor,ifused.Proofofasbestostrainingfortransportationpersonnelshallbeprovided.

F. Submit required notifications and arrangements made with regulatory agencies havingregulatory jurisdiction and the specific contingency/emergency arrangementsmadewith localhealth,fire,ambulance,hospitalauthoritiesandanyothernotifications/arrangements.

G. Submit thename, locationand verificationof the laboratory and/orpersonnel tobeused foranalysisofair and/orbulk samples.Personalairmonitoringmustbedone inaccordancewithOSHA29CFR1926.1101(f)andAppendixAandareaorclearanceairmonitoringinaccordancewithEPAAHERAprotocols.

H. Submit qualifications verification: Submit the following evidence of qualifications. Make surethat all references are current and verifiable by providing current phone numbers anddocumentation.1. AsbestosAbatementCompany:Projectexperiencewithin thepast3years; listingprojects

first most similar to this project: Project Name; Type of Abatement; Duration; Cost;ReferenceName/PhoneNumber;FinalClearance;andCompletionDate

2. List of project(s) halted by owner, A/E, IH, regulatory agency in the last 3 years: ProjectName;Reason;Date;ReferenceName/Number;Resolution

3. Listasbestosregulatorycitations (e.g.,OSHA),noticesofviolations (e.g.,FederalandstateEPA),penalties,andlegalactionstakenagainstthecompanyincludingandofthecompany’sofficers (including damages paid) in the last 3 years. Provide copies and all informationneededforverification.

I. Submit informationonpersonnel: Provide a resume; address each itemcompletely; copiesofcertificates,accreditations,andlicenses.SubmitanaffidavitsignedbytheCPIH/CIHstatingthatall personnel submitted below have medical records in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR1926.1101(m) and 29 CFR 1910.20 and that the company has implemented a medicalsurveillanceprogramandwrittenrespiratoryprotectionprogram,andmaintainsrecordkeepinginaccordancewiththeaboveregulations.Submitthephonenumberanddoctor/clinic/hospitalusedformedicalevaluations.1. CPIH/CIHandIHTechnician:Name;yearsofabatementexperience;listofprojectssimilarto

thisone;certificates,licenses,accreditationsforproofofAHERA/OSHAspecializedasbestostraining;professionalaffiliations;numberofworkerstrained;samplesoftrainingmaterials;samplesofAHAP(s)developed;medicalopinion;andcurrentrespiratorfittest.

2. Competent Person(s)/Supervisor(s): Number; names; social security numbers; years ofabatement experience as Competent Person/Supervisor; list of similar projects insize/complexity as Competent Person/Supervisor; as a worker; certificates, licenses,accreditations; proof of AHERA/OSHA specialized asbestos training; maximum number ofpersonnel supervised on a project; medical opinion (asbestos surveillance and respiratoruse);andcurrentrespiratorfittest.

3. Workers: Numbers; names; social security numbers; years of abatement experience;certificates,licenses,accreditations;trainingcoursesinasbestosabatementandrespiratoryprotection; medical opinion (asbestos surveillance and respirator use); and currentrespiratorfittest.

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that asbestos abatement activities are coveredby thepolicy; copyof theAHAP incorporatingthe requirementsof this specification; informationonwhoprovides your training,howoften;whoprovidesmedicalsurveillance,howoften;whoperformsandhowispersonalairmonitoringofabatementworkersconducted;a listofreferencesof independent laboratories/IH'sfamiliarwithyourairmonitoringandAsbestosHazardAbatementPlans;copiesofmonitoringresultsofthefivereferencedprojectslistedandanalyticalmethod(s)used.

K. Rentedequipmentmustbedecontaminatedpriortoreturningtotherentalagency.L. Submit, before the start of work, the manufacturer's technical data for any and all types of

chemicalproductstobeused,allSDS,andapplicationinstructions.

2.5.2SUBMITTALSDURINGABATEMENT

A. TheCompetentPersonshallmaintainandsubmitadailylogattheregulatedareadocumentingthe dates and times of the following: purpose, attendees and summary of meetings; allpersonnelentering/exitingtheregulatedarea;documentanddiscusstheresolutionofunusualeventssuchasbarrierbreeching,equipmentfailures,emergencies,andanycauseforstoppingwork;representativeairmonitoringandresults/TWAs/ELs.SubmitthisinformationdailytotheVPIH/CIH.

B. TheCPIH/CIH shalldocumentandmaintain the inspectionandapprovalof the regulatedareapreparationpriortostartofworkanddailyduringwork.1. Removalofanypolybarriers.2. Visualinspection/testingbytheCPIH/CIHorIHTechnician.3. PackagingandremovalofACMwastefromregulatedarea.4. DisposalofACMwastematerials;copiesofWasteShipmentRecords/landfillreceiptstothe

VA'srepresentativeonaweeklybasis.

2.5.3SUBMITTALSATCOMPLETIONOFABATEMENT

The CPIH/CIH shall submit a project report consisting of the daily log book requirements anddocumentation of events during the abatement project including Waste Shipment Recordssigned by the landfill's agent. It will also include information on the containment andtransportation of waste from the containment with applicable Chain of Custody forms. Thereportshallincludeacertificateofcompletion,signedanddatedbytheCPIH/CIH,inaccordancewith Attachment #1. All clearance and perimeter area samples must be submitted. The VARepresentative will retain the abatement report after completion of the project and providecopiesoftheabatementreporttoVAMCOfficeofEngineerandtheSafetyOffice.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1PRE-ABATEMENTACTIVITIES

3.1.1PRE-ABATEMENTMEETING

The VA representative, upon receipt, review, and substantial approval of all pre-abatementsubmittals and verificationby theCPIH/CIH that allmaterials andequipment required for theprojectareonthesite,willarrangeforapre-abatementmeetingbetweentheContractor,theCPIH/CIH,CompetentPerson(s),theVArepresentative(s),andtheVPIH/CIH.Thepurposeofthemeeting is todiscussanyaspectof thesubmittalsneedingclarificationoramplificationandtodiscussanyaspectoftheprojectexecutionandthesequenceoftheoperation.TheContractorshall be prepared to provide any supplemental information/documentation to the VA'srepresentative regarding any submittals, documentation, materials or equipment. Upon


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satisfactory resolution of any outstanding issues, the VA's representative will issue a writtenordertoproceedtotheContractor.NoabatementworkofanykinddescribedinthefollowingprovisionsshallbeinitiatedpriortotheVAwrittenordertoproceed.

3.1.2PRE-ABATEMENTINSPECTIONSANDPREPARATIONS

Beforeanyworkbeginsontheconstructionoftheregulatedarea,theContractorwill:A. Conduct a space-by-space inspection with an authorized VA representative and prepare a

written inventoryofallexistingdamageinthosespaceswhereasbestosabatementwilloccur.Stillorvideophotographymaybeusedtosupplementthewrittendamageinventory.Documentwillbesignedandcertifiedasaccuratebybothparties.

B. TheVARepresentative,theContractor,andtheVPIH/CIHmustbeawareofVAA/EQualityAlert07/09 indicating the failure to identifyasbestos in theareas listedaswell as common issueswhen preparing specifications and contract documents. This is especially critical whendemolition is planned, because AHERA surveys are non-destructive, and ACM may remainundetected. A NESHAPS (destructive) ACM inspection should be conducted on all buildingstructures thatwill be demolished. Ensure the following areas are inspected on the project:Lay-inceilingsconcealingACM;ACMbehindwalls/windowsfrompreviousrenovations; insideutility chases/walls; transite piping/ductwork/sheets; behind radiators; lab fume hoods;transite lab countertops; roofingmaterials; belowwindow sills; water/sewer lines; electricalconduitcoverings;crawlspaces(previousabatementcontamination); flooring/masticcoveredby carpeting/new flooring; exterior insulated wall panels; on underground fuel tanks; andsteamlinetrenchcoverings.

C. Ensure that all furniture, machinery, equipment, curtains, drapes, blinds, and other movableobjects which the Contractor is required to be removed from the regulated area have beencleanedandremovedorproperlyprotectedfromcontamination.

D. Ifpresentandrequired,removeanddisposeofcarpetingfromfloors intheregulatedarea. If

ACMfloortileisattachedtothecarpetwhiletheContractorisremovingthecarpetthatsectionofthecarpetwillbedisposedofasasbestoswaste.

E. Inspectexistingfirestoppingintheregulatedarea.Correctasneeded.

3.1.3PRE-ABATEMENTCONSTRUCTIONANDOPERATIONS

A. Performallpreparatoryworkforthefirstregulatedareainaccordancewiththeapprovedworkscheduleandwiththisspecification.

B. Uponcompletionofallpreparatorywork,theCPIH/CIHwill inspecttheworkandsystemsandwill notify the VA's representative when the work is completed in accordance with thisspecification.TheVA'srepresentativemayinspecttheregulatedareaandthesystemswiththeVPIH/CIH and may require that upon satisfactory inspection, the Contractor's employeesperform all major aspects of the approved AHAP, especially worker protection, respiratorysystems, contingency plans, decontamination procedures, and monitoring to demonstratesatisfactory operation. The operational systems for respiratory protection and the negativepressuresystemshallbedemonstratedforproperperformance.

C. TheCPIH/CIHshalldocumentthepre-abatementactivitiesdescribedaboveanddeliveracopytotheVA'srepresentative.

D. Upon satisfactory inspection of the installation of and operation of systems the VA'srepresentative will notify the Contractor in writing to proceed with the Class II asbestosabatementworkinaccordancewiththisspecificationandallapplicableregulations.


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3.2REGULATEDAREAPREPARATIONS

3.2.1OSHADANGERSIGNS

PostOSHADANGERsignsmeetingthespecificationsofOSHA29CFR1926.1101atanylocationandapproaches to the regulatedareawhereairborneconcentrationsofasbestosmayexceedthePEL.Signsshallbepostedatadistancesufficientlyfarenoughawayfromtheregulatedareatopermitanypersonnel toreadthesignandtakethenecessarymeasures toavoidexposure.Additionalsignswillbepostedfollowingconstructionoftheregulatedareaenclosure.

3.2.2CONTROLLINGACCESSTOTHEREGULATEDAREA

Access to the regulated area is allowed only through the personnel decontamination facility(PDF),ifrequired.AllothermeansofaccessshallbeeliminatedandOSHADangerdemarcationsigns posted as required by OSHA. If the regulated area is adjacent to or within view of anoccupiedarea,provideavisualbarrierof6milopaquefireretardantpolysheetingtopreventbuildingoccupantobservation.Iftheadjacentareaisaccessibletothepublic,thebarriermustbesolid.

3.2.3SHUTDOWN-LOCKOUTELECTRICAL

Shutdownandlockout/tagoutelectricpowertotheregulatedarea.Providetemporarypowerandlighting.InsuresafeinstallationincludingGFCIoftemporarypowersourcesandequipmentby compliance with all applicable electrical code requirements and OSHA requirements fortemporaryelectricalsystems.ElectricityshallbeprovidedbytheVA.

3.2.4SHUTDOWN-LOCKOUTHVAC

Shut down and lock out/tag out heating, cooling, and air conditioning system (HVAC)componentsthatarein,supplyorpassthroughtheregulatedarea.

Investigate the regulated area and agree on pre-abatement condition with the VA'srepresentative. Seal all intake and exhaust vents in the regulated area with duct tape and 2layersof6-milpoly.Also,sealanyseamsinsystemcomponentsthatpassthroughtheregulatedarea.RemoveallcontaminatedHVACsystemfiltersandplaceinlabeled6-milpolydisposalbagsfordisposalasasbestoswaste.

3.2.5SANITARYFACILITIES

TheContractorshallprovidesanitaryfacilitiesforabatementpersonnelandmaintaintheminacleanandsanitaryconditionthroughouttheabatementproject.

3.2.6WATERFORABATEMENT TheVAwillprovidewaterforabatementpurposes.TheContractorshallconnecttotheexisting

VA system. The service to the shower(s), as applicable, shall be supplied with backflowprevention.

3.2.7PREPARATIONPRIORTOSEALINGOFF

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and/orsuppliesfromtheregulatedareabeforecommencingwork,orcompletelycoverwith2layersof6-milfireretardantpolysheetingandsecurewithducttape.LockoutandtagoutanyHVACsystemsintheregulatedarea.

3.2.8CRITICALBARRIERS

Completely separate any openings into the regulated area from adjacent areas using fireretardantpolyatleast6milsthickandducttape.Individuallysealwith2layersof6milpolyandducttapeallHVACopeningsintotheregulatedarea.Individuallysealalllightingfixtures,clocks,doors,windows,convectors,speakers,oranyotherobjectsintheregulatedarea.Heatmustbeshutoffanyobjectscoveredwithpoly

3.2.9PRE-CLEANINGMOVABLEOBJECTS

Pre-cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure has beenerectedandnegativepressurehasbeenestablished in theworkarea. After itemshavebeenpre-cleanedanddecontaminated, theymaybe removed from thework area for storageuntilthecompletionofabatementintheworkarea.

Pre-clean allmovable objectswithin the regulated area using aHEPA filtered vacuum and/or

wetcleaningmethodsasappropriate.Aftercleaning,theseobjectsshallberemovedfromtheregulatedareaandcarefullystoredinanuncontaminatedlocation.

3.2.10PRE-CLEANINGFIXEDOBJECTS

Pre-cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure has beenerectedandnegativepressurehasbeenestablishedintheworkarea,asapplicable.

Pre-clean all fixed objects in the regulated area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or wet

cleaningtechniquesasappropriate.Carefulattentionmustbepaidtomachinerybehindgrillsorgratingswhereaccessmaybedifficultbutcontaminationmaybesignificant.Also,payparticularattention towall, floorandceilingpenetrationbehind fixed items.Afterpre-cleaning,enclosefixedobjectswith2layersof6-milpolyandsealsecurelyinplacewithducttape.Objects(e.g.,permanentfixtures,shelves,electronicequipment,laboratorytables,sprinklers,alarmsystems,closedcircuitTVequipmentandcomputercables)whichmustremainintheregulatedareaandthatrequirespecialventilationorenclosurerequirementsshouldbedesignatedherealongwithspecifiedmeansofprotection.Contactthemanufacturerforspecialprotectionrequirements.

The VA representative shall determine, and will provide to the Contractor a written list ofobjectsthatwillremaininplace.Controlpanels,gaugesetc.,intheregulatedareamayrequireVAaccessduringabatement.Theseshallbedesignatedandenclosuresconstructedwithaccessflapssealedwithwaterprooftape.

3.2.11PRE-CLEANINGSURFACESINTHEREGULATEDAREA

Pre-cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure has beenerectedandnegativepressurehasbeenestablishedintheworkarea,asapplicable.

Pre-clean all surfaces in the regulated area usingHEPA filtered vacuums and/orwet cleaning

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vacuumingwithequipmentnotequippedwithHEPAfilters.Donotdisturbasbestos-containingmaterialsduringthispre-cleaningphase.

3.2.12EXTENSIONOFTHEREGULATEDAREA

Iftheregulatedareabarrierisbreachedinanymannerthatcouldallowthepassageofasbestosfibers or debris, the Competent Person shall immediately stop work, continue wetting, andproceedtoextendtheregulatedareatoenclosetheaffectedareaasperproceduresdescribedin this specification. If the affected area cannot be enclosed, decontaminationmeasures andcleanup shall start immediately. All personnel shall be isolated from the affected area untildecontamination/cleanup is completedas verifiedby visual inspectionandairmonitoring.Airmonitoringatcompletionmustindicatebackgroundlevels.

3.3REMOVALOFCLASSIIFLOORINGMATERIALS:

3.3.1GENERAL

AllapplicablerequirementsofOSHA,EPA,andDOTshallbefollowedduringClassIIwork.Theasbestoscontainingfloortilemasticandassociatednon-asbestosfloortileandcarpetingmayberemoved using friable or non-friable removal methods, per written agreement between theContractorandtheVArepresentative.Keepmaterialsintact;donotdisturb;wetwhileworkingwithit;wrap,bag,ordrumwasteassoonaspossiblewith6milplasticsheeting,bagsordrumsinaccordancewiththisspecificationfordisposal.

3.3.2REMOVALOFFLOORINGMATERIALS:

A. AllrequirementsofOSHAFlooringagreementprovisionsshallbefollowed:1. TheContractorshallprovideenoughHEPAnegativeairmachinestoeffect> -0.02”WCGpressure,ifapplicable.Provideastandbyunitintheeventofmachinefailureand/oremergencyin anadjacent area. The contractor shall usedouble thenumberofmachines, basedon theircalculations,orsubmitprooftheirmachinesoperateatstatedcapacities,ata2"pressuredropacrossthefilters.2. Flooringshallberemovedintact,asmuchaspossible.Donotriportearflooring.3. Mechanicalchippingorsandingisnotallowed.4. Flooring shall be removed with an infra-red heating unit operated by trained personnel

followingthemanufacturer’sinstructions.5. WetcleanandHEPAvacuumthefloorbeforeandafterremovalofflooring.6.Installcriticalbarriersinaccordancewiththisspecification.7.Anegativeairmachine(s)shallbeusedtoventilateand/orcreateadequatenegativepressure

intheregulatedarea,asapplicable.8. Placea6milpolylayer4’by10’adjacenttotheregulatedareaforuseasadecontaminated

area.Allwastemustbecontainedintheregulatedarea.9. Packageallwastein6milpolylinedfiberboarddrums.

3.3.3REMOVALOFMASTIC

A. Allchemicalmasticremoversmustbelowinvolatileorganiccompound(VOC)content,haveaflashpointgreaterthan200°Fahrenheit,containnochlorinatedsolvents,andcomplywithCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB)thresholdsforVOCs(effectiveJanuary1,2010).

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C. Followallmanufacturers’instructionsintheuseofthemasticremovalmaterial.D. Packageallwastein6milpolylinedfiberboarddrums.E. Prior to application of any liquid material, check the floor for penetrations and seal before

removingmastic.3.4DISPOSALOFCLASSIIWASTEMATERIAL:

3.4.1GENERAL

Dispose ofwaste ACM and debriswhich is packaged in accordancewith these specifications,OSHA,EPAandDOT.Thelandfillrequirementsforpackagingmustalsobemet.Transportwillbeincompliancewith49CFR100–185regulations.Disposalshallbedoneatanapprovedlandfill.Disposalofnon-friableACMshallbedoneinaccordancewithapplicableregulations.

3.5PROJECTDECONTAMINATION

3.5.1GENERAL

A. The VA must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of any waste removed from thecontainment.

B. The entire work related to project decontamination shall be performed under the closesupervisionandmonitoringoftheCPIH/CIH.

C. If the asbestos abatement work is in an area which was contaminated prior to the start ofabatement, thedecontaminationwillbedonebycleaning theprimarybarrierpolyprior to itsremovalandcleaningsofthesurfacesoftheregulatedareaaftertheprimarybarrierremoval.

D. If theasbestos abatementwork is in anareawhichwasuncontaminatedprior to the startofabatement, thedecontaminationwillbedonebycleaning theprimarybarrierpolyprior to itsremoval,thuspreventingcontaminationofthebuildingwhentheregulatedareacriticalbarriersareremoved.

3.5.2REGULATEDAREACLEARANCE

AirtestingandotherrequirementswhichmustbemetbeforereleaseoftheContractorandre-occupancyoftheregulatedareaspacearespecifiedinFinalTestingProcedures.

3.5.3WORKDESCRIPTION

Decontamination includes the clearance air testing in the regulated area and thedecontaminationandremovaloftheenclosures/facilitiesinstalledpriortotheabatementworkincludingprimary/criticalbarriers,PDFandW/EDFfacilities,andnegativepressuresystems.

3.5.4PRE-DECONTAMINATIONCONDITIONS

A. Before decontamination starts, all ACMwaste from the regulated area shall be removed, allwastecollectedandremoved,andthesecondarybarrierofpolyremovedanddisposedofalongwithanygrossdebrisgeneratedbythework.

B. Atthestartofdecontamination,thefollowingshallbeinplace:1. Critical barriers over all openings consisting of two layers of 6mil polywhich is the sole

barrierbetweentheregulatedareaandtherestofthebuildingoroutside.2. Decontaminationfacilities,ifrequired,forpersonnelandequipmentinoperatingcondition.


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3.5.5CLEANING:

Carryoutafirstcleaningofallsurfacesoftheregulatedareaincludingitemsofremainingpolysheeting, tools, scaffolding, ladders/staging bywetmethods and/or HEPA vacuuming. Do notusedrydusting/sweeping/airblowingmethods.Useeachsurfaceofawettedcleaningclothonetimeonlyandthendisposeofascontaminatedwaste.Continuethiscleaninguntil there isnovisible residue from abated surfaces or poly or other surfaces. Remove all filters in the airhandling system and dispose of as ACM waste in accordance with these specifications. Thenegativepressuresystemshallremaininoperationduringthistime.Additionalcleaning(s)maybeneededasdeterminedbytheCPIH/VPIH/CIH.

3.6VISUALINSPECTIONANDAIRCLEARANCETESTING

3.6.1GENERAL

Notify the VA representative 24 hours in advance for the performance of the final visualinspectionandtesting.ThefinalvisualinspectionandtestingwillbeperformedbytheVPIH/CIHafterthefinalcleaning.

3.6.2VISUALINSPECTION

Final visual inspectionwill include the entire regulated area, the PDF, all poly sheeting, sealsoverHVACopenings,doorways,windows,andanyotheropenings.Ifanydebris,residue,dustoranyothersuspectmaterialisdetected,thefinalcleaningshallberepeatedatnocosttotheVA.Dust/materialsamplesmaybecollectedandanalyzedatnocosttotheVAatthediscretionofthe VPIH/CIH to confirm visual findings. When the regulated area is visually clean the finaltestingcanbedone.

3.6.3AIRCLEARANCETESTING

A. AfteranacceptablefinalvisualinspectionbytheVPIH/CIHandVARepresentative,theVPIH/CIHwillperformthefinalclearancetesting.Iffriableremovalmethodsareused,airsampleswillbecollectedandanalyzedinaccordancewithproceduresforAHERAinthisspecification.Ifworkislessthan260lf/160sf/35cf,5PCMsamplesshallbecollectedforclearanceandaminimumofonefieldblank.Ifworkisequaltoormorethan260lf/160sf/35cf,AHERATEMsamplingshallbeperformedforclearance.TEManalysisshallbedoneinaccordancewithproceduresforEPAAHERA in this specification. If the releasecriteriaarenotmet, theContractorshall repeat thefinal cleaning and continue decontamination procedures until clearance is achieved. AlladditionalinspectionandtestingcostswillbebornebytheContractor.

B. If release criteria are met, proceed to perform the abatement closeout and to issue thecertificateofcompletioninaccordancewiththesespecifications.

3.6.4FINALAIRCLEARANCEPROCEDURES

A. Contractor'sReleaseCriteria:Work inaregulatedarea iscompletewhentheregulatedarea isvisuallycleanandairbornefiberlevelshavebeenreducedtoorbelow0.01f/ccasmeasuredbytheAHERAPCMprotocol,oranaverageoflessthan70structurespersquaremillimeter(s/mm2)byAHERATEMmethods.

B. AirMonitoringandFinalClearanceSampling:Todetermineiftheelevatedairbornefibercountsencountered during abatement operations have been reduced to the specified level, theVPIH/CIHwillsecuresamplesandanalyzethemaccordingtothefollowingprocedures:


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1. Fibers Counted: “Fibers” referred to in this section shall be either all fibers regardless ofcompositionascounted in theNIOSH7400PCMmethodorasbestos fiberscountedusingtheAHERATEMmethod.

2. AggressiveSampling:Allfinalairtestingsamplesshallbecollectedusingaggressivesamplingtechniques. Samples will be collected on 0.8µ MCE filters for PCM analysis and 0.45µPolycarbonatefiltersforTEM.Aminimumof1200Litersofusingcalibratedpumpsshallbecollected for clearance samples. Before pumps are started, initiate aggressive air mixingsamplingasdetailedin40CFR763SubpartE(AHERA)AppendixA(III)(B)(7)(d).Airsampleswill be collected in areas subject to normal air circulation away from corners, obstructedlocations,andlocationsnearwindows,doors,orvents.Afterairsamplingpumpshavebeenshutoff, circulating fans shall be shutoff. Thenegativepressure system shall continue tooperate.

3.7ABATEMENTCLOSEOUTANDCERTIFICATEOFCOMPLIANCE

3.7.1COMPLETIONOFABATEMENTWORK

A. After thorough decontamination, complete asbestos abatement work upon meeting theregulatedareaclearancecriteriaandfulfillingthefollowing:1. Removeallequipment,materials,anddebrisfromtheprojectarea.2. Packageanddisposeofallasbestoswasteasrequired.3. Repairorreplaceallinteriorfinishesdamagedduringtheabatementwork.4. Fulfillotherprojectcloseoutrequirementsasspecifiedelsewhereinthisspecification.

3.7.2CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLETIONBYCONTRACTOR

TheCPIHshallcompleteandsignthe"CertificateofCompletion"inaccordancewithAttachment1atthecompletionoftheabatementanddecontaminationoftheregulatedarea.

3.7.3WORKSHIFTS

All work shall be done during administrative hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) Monday - FridayexcludingFederalHolidays.AnychangeintheworkschedulemustbeapprovedinwritingbytheVARepresentative.


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ATTACHMENT#1

CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLETION

DATE: VAProject#:

PROJECTNAME: AbatementContractor:

VAMC/ADDRESS:

1. IcertifythatIhavepersonallyinspected,monitoredandsupervisedtheabatementworkof(specifyregulatedareaorBuilding):

whichtookplacefrom// to//

2. That throughout theworkall applicable requirements/regulationsand theVA's specificationsweremet.

3. That any person who entered the regulated area was protected with the appropriate personalprotectiveequipmentandrespiratorandthattheyfollowedtheproperentryandexitproceduresandtheproperoperatingproceduresforthedurationofthework.

4. That all employees of theAbatement Contractor engaged in thisworkwere trained in respiratoryprotection, were experienced with abatement work, had proper medical surveillancedocumentation,werefit-testedfortheirrespirator,andwerenotexposedatanytimeduringtheworktoasbestoswithoutthebenefitofappropriaterespiratoryprotection.

5. That I performed and supervised all inspection and testing specified and required by applicableregulationsandVAspecifications.

6. Thattheconditionsinsidetheregulatedareawerealwaysmaintainedinasafeandhealthyconditionandthemaximumfibercountneverexceeded0.5f/cc,exceptasdescribedbelow.

7. Thatallabatementworkwasdone inaccordancewithOSHArequirementsandthemanufacturer’srecommendations.

CPIH/CIHSignature/Date:

CPIH/CIHPrintName:

AbatementContractorSignature/Date:

AbatementContractorPrintName:


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ATTACHMENT#2

CERTIFICATEOFWORKER'SACKNOWLEDGMENT

PROJECTNAME: DATE:

PROJECTADDRESS:

ABATEMENTCONTRACTOR'SNAME:

WORKINGWITH ASBESTOS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOURHEALTH. INHALINGASBESTOSHAS BEENLINKED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF CANCERS. IF YOU SMOKE AND INHALE ASBESTOS FIBERS, YOURCHANCESOFDEVELOPINGLUNGCANCERISGREATERTHANTHATOFTHENON-SMOKINGPUBLIC.

Youremployer'scontractwiththeownerfortheaboveprojectrequiresthat:Youmustbesuppliedwiththeproperpersonalprotectiveequipmentincludinganadequaterespiratorandbetrainedinitsuse.Youmustbetrainedinsafeandhealthyworkpracticesandintheuseoftheequipmentfoundatanasbestosabatement project. Youmust receive/have a current medical examination for working with asbestos.Thesethingsshallbeprovidedatnocosttoyou.Bysigningthiscertificateyouareindicatingtotheownerthatyouremployerhasmettheseobligations.

RESPIRATORYPROTECTION:Ihavebeentrainedintheproperuseofrespiratorsandhavebeeninformedof the type of respirator to be used on the above indicated project. I have a copy of the writtenRespiratoryProtectionProgramissuedbymyemployer.Ihavebeenprovidedformyexclusiveuse,atnocost,witharespiratortobeusedontheaboveindicatedproject.

TRAININGCOURSE:Ihavebeentrainedbyathirdparty,State/EPAaccreditedtrainerintherequirementsforanAHERA/OSHAAsbestosAbatementWorkertrainingcourse,32hoursminimumduration.IcurrentlyhaveavalidStateaccreditationcertificate.Thetopicscovered in thecourse include,asaminimum,thefollowing:

PhysicalCharacteristicsandBackgroundInformationonAsbestos PotentialHealthEffectsRelatedtoExposuretoAsbestos EmployeePersonalProtectiveEquipment EstablishmentofaRespiratoryProtectionProgram StateoftheArtWorkPractices PersonalHygiene AdditionalSafetyHazards MedicalMonitoring AirMonitoring RelevantFederal,StateandLocalRegulatoryRequirements,Procedures,and Standards AsbestosWasteDisposal

MEDICALEXAMINATION:Ihavehadamedicalexaminationwithinthepast12monthswhichwaspaidforbymyemployer.Thisexaminationincluded:healthhistory,occupationalhistory,pulmonaryfunctiontest,andmayhaveincludedachestx-rayevaluation.Thephysicianissuedapositivewrittenopinionaftertheexamination.

Signature:

PrintedName:


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SocialSecurityNumber:

Witness:

ATTACHMENT#3

AFFIDAVITOFMEDICALSURVEILLANCE,RESPIRATORYPROTECTIONANDTRAINING/ACCREDITATION

VAPROJECTNAMEANDNUMBER:

VAMEDICALFACILITY:

ABATEMENTCONTRACTOR'SNAMEANDADDRESS:

1. Iverifythatthefollowingindividual

Name: SocialSecurityNumber:

whoisproposedtobeemployedinasbestosabatementworkassociatedwiththeaboveprojectbythe namedAbatement Contractor, is included in amedical surveillance program in accordancewith 29 CFR 1926.1101(m), and that complete records of themedical surveillance program asrequiredby29CFR1926.1101(m)(n)and29CFR1910.20arekeptattheofficesoftheAbatementContractoratthefollowingaddress.

Address:

2. I verify that this individual hasbeen trained, fit-tested and instructed in theuseof all appropriaterespiratoryprotectionsystemsandthattheperson iscapableofworking insafeandhealthymannerasexpectedandrequiredintheexpectedworkenvironmentofthisproject.

3. Iverifythatthisindividualhasbeentrainedasrequiredby29CFR1926.1101(k).ThisindividualhasalsoobtainedavalidStateaccreditationcertificate.Documentationwillbekepton-site.

4. IverifythatImeettheminimumqualificationscriteriaoftheVAspecificationsforaCPIH.

SignatureofCPIH/CIH: Date:

PrintedNameofCPIH/CIH:

SignatureofContractor: Date:

PrintedNameofContractor:


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ATTACHMENT#4

ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR/COMPETENT PERSON(S) REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VA’SASBESTOSSPECIFICATIONS

VAProjectLocation:

VAProject#:

VAProjectDescription:

This form shall be signed by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor Owner and the Asbestos AbatementContractor’sCompetentPerson(s)priortoanystartofworkattheVArelatedtothisSpecification. IftheAsbestosAbatementContractor’s/CompetentPerson(s)hasnotsignedthisform,theyshallnotbeallowedtoworkon-site.

I,theundersigned,havereadVA’sAsbestosSpecificationregardingtheasbestosabatementrequirements.IunderstandtherequirementsoftheVA’sAsbestosSpecificationandagreetofollowtheserequirementsaswell as all required rules and regulations ofOSHA/EPA/DOT and State/Local requirements. I have beengivenampleopportunitytoreadtheVA’sAsbestosSpecificationandhavebeengivenanopportunitytoaskanyquestionsregardingthecontentandhavereceivedaresponserelatedtothosequestions.Idonothaveanyfurtherquestionsregardingthecontent,intentandrequirementsoftheVA’sAsbestosSpecification.

Attheconclusionoftheasbestosabatement, Iwillcertifythatallasbestosabatementworkwasdone inaccordancewiththeVA’sAsbestosSpecificationandallACMwasremovedproperlyandnofibrousresidueremainsonanyabatedsurfaces.

AbatementContractorOwner’sSignature Date

AbatementContractorCompetentPerson(s) Date

--END----


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SECTION028333.13LEAD-BASEDPAINTREMOVALANDDISPOSAL

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiesactivitiesrelatedtoanydisturbance,removalanddisposaloflead-based

paint(LBP)andcontrolsneededtolimitoccupationalandenvironmentalexposuretolead

hazards.Completeleadpaintabatementorremovalisnotspecified,howeveranyactivities

whichdisturborremoveleadpaintorleadpaintedcomponents,includingdemolition,scraping,

sanding,stabilizationorotherpreppingfornewpaint,shallbeperformedinaccordancewith

thissection.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Section028213.19,ASBESTOSFLOORTILEANDMASTICABATEMENT.

B. Section024100,DEMOLITION.

C. Section099100,PAINTING.



publicationsarereferredtointhetextbybasicdesignationonly.

B. CodeofFederalRegulations(CFR):

CFR29Part1910.......................OccupationalSafetyandHealthStandards

CFR29Part1926.......................SafetyandHealthRegulationsforConstruction

CFR40Part148.........................HazardousWasteInjectionRestrictions

CFR40Part260.........................HazardousWasteManagementSystem:General

CFR40Part261.........................IdentificationandListingofHazardousWaste

CFR40Part262.........................StandardsApplicabletoGeneratorsofHazardousWaste

CRF40Part263.........................StandardsApplicabletoTransportersofHazardousWaste

CFR40Part264.........................StandardsforOwnersandOperationsofHazardousWaste

Treatment,Storage,andDisposalFacilities

CFR40Part265.........................InterimStatusStandardsforOwnersandOperatorsof

HazardousWasteTreatment,Storage,andDisposalFacilities

CFR40Part268.........................LandDisposalRestrictions


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CFR49Part172.........................HazardousMaterialTable,SpecialProvisions,Hazardous

MaterialCommunications,EmergencyResponseInformation,

andTrainingRequirements

CFR49Part178.........................SpecificationsforPackaging

C. NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

NFPA701-2004..........................MethodsofFireTestforFlame-ResistantTextilesandFilms

D. NationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH)

NIOSHOSHABooklet3142........ LeadinConstruction

E. UnderwritersLaboratories(UL)

UL586-1996(Rev2009)............ High-Efficiency,Particulate,AirFilter Units

F. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute

Z9.2-2006...................................FundamentalsGoverningtheDesignandOperationofLocal

ExhaustSystems

Z88.6-2006.................................RespiratoryProtection

1.4DEFINITIONS

A. ActionLevel:Employeeexposure,withoutregardtouseofrespirations,toanairborne

concentrationofleadof30microgramspercubicmeterofairaveragedoveran8-hourperiod.

Asusedinthissection,”30microgramspercubicmeterofair"referstotheactionlevel.

B. AreaMonitoring:Samplingofleadconcentrationswithintheleadcontrolareaandinsidethe

physicalboundarieswhichisrepresentativeoftheairborneleadconcentrationswhichmay

reachthebreathingzoneofpersonnelpotentiallyexposedtolead.

C. PhysicalBoundary:Areaphysicallyropedorpartitionedoffaroundanenclosedleadcontrolarea

tolimitunauthorizedentryofpersonnel.Asusedinthissection,"insideboundary"shallmean

thesameas"outsideleadcontrolarea."

D. CertifiedIndustrialHygienist(CIH):Asusedinthissection,referstoanIndustrialHygienist

employedbytheContractorandiscertifiedbytheAmericanBoardofIndustrialHygienein

comprehensivepractice.

E. ChangeRoomsandShowerFacilities:Roomswithinthedesignatedphysicalboundaryaround

theleadcontrolareaequippedwithseparatestoragefacilitiesforcleanprotectiveworkclothing

andequipmentandforstreetclotheswhichpreventcross-contamination.

F. CompetentPerson:Apersoncapableofidentifyingleadhazardsintheworkareaandis

authorizedbythecontractortotakecorrectiveaction.


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G. DecontaminationRoom:Roomforremovalofcontaminatedpersonalprotectiveequipment

(PPE).

H. Eight-HourTimeWeightedAverage(TWA):Airborneconcentrationofleadaveragedoveran8-

hourworkdaytowhichanemployeeisexposed.

I. HighEfficiencyParticulateAir(HEPA)FilterEquipment:HEPAfilteredvacuumingequipmentwith

aUL586filtersystemcapableofcollectingandretaininglead-contaminatedpaintdust.Ahigh

efficiencyparticulatefiltermeans99.97percentefficientagainst0.3micronsizeparticles.

J. Lead:Metalliclead,inorganicleadcompounds,andorganicleadsoaps.Excludedfromthis

definitionareotherorganicleadcompounds.

K. LeadControlArea:Anenclosedareaorstructurewithfullcontainmenttopreventthespreadof

leaddust,paintchips,ordebrisoflead-containingpaintremovaloperations.Theleadcontrol

areaisisolatedbyphysicalboundariestopreventunauthorizedentryofpersonnel.

L. LeadPermissibleExposureLimit(PEL):Fiftymicrogramspercubicmeterofairasan8-hourtime

weightedaverageasdeterminedby29CFR1910.1025.Ifanemployeeisexposedformorethan

8hoursinaworkday,thePELshallbedeterminedbythefollowingformula.PEL

(micrograms/cubicmeterofair)=400/No.ofhrsworkedperday

M. PersonnelMonitoring:Samplingofleadconcentrationswithinthebreathingzoneofan

employeetodeterminethe8-hourtimeweightedaverageconcentrationinaccordancewith29

CFR1910.1025.Samplesshallberepresentativeoftheemployee'sworktasks.Breathingzone

shallbeconsideredanareawithinahemisphere,forwardoftheshoulders,witharadiusof150

mmto225mm(6to9inches)andthecenteratthenoseormouthofanemployee.

1.5QUALITYASSURANCE

A. Beforeexposuretolead-contaminateddust,provideworkerswithacomprehensivemedical

examinationasrequiredby29CFR1926.62(I)(1)(i)&(ii).Theexaminationshallnotberequired

ifadequaterecordsshowthatemployeeshavebeenexaminedasrequiredby29CFR1926.62(I)

withoutthelastyear.

B. MedicalRecords:Maintaincompleteandaccuratemedicalrecordsofemployeesinaccordance

with29CFR1910.20.

C. CIHResponsibilities:TheContractorshallemployacertifiedIndustrialHygienistwhowillbe

responsibleforthefollowing:

1. CertifyTraining.


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2. Reviewandapprovelead-containingpaintdisturbanceand/orremovalplanfor

conformancetotheapplicablereferencedstandards.

3. Inspectlead-containingpaintdisturbanceorremovalworkforconformancewiththe

approvedplan.

4. Directmonitoring.

5. Ensureworkisperformedinstrictaccordancewithspecificationsatalltimes.

6. Ensurehazardousexposuretopersonnelandtotheenvironmentareadequatelycontrolled

atalltimes.

D. Training:Traineachemployeeperformingpaintremoval,disposal,andairsamplingoperations

priortothetimeofinitialjobassignment,inaccordancewith29CFR1926.62.

E. TrainingCertification:SubmitcertificatessignedanddatedbytheCIHandbyeachemployee

statingthattheemployeehasreceivedtraining.

F. RespiratoryProtectionProgram:

1. Furnisheachemployeerequiredtowearanegativepressurerespiratororotherappropriate

typewitharespiratorfittestatthetimeofinitialfittingandatleastevery6months

thereafterasrequiredby29CFR1926.62.

2. Establishandimplementarespiratoryprotectionprogramasrequiredby29CFR1910.134,

29CFR1910.1025,and29CFR1926.62.

G. HazardCommunicationProgram:EstablishandimplementaHazardCommunicationProgramas

requiredby29CFR1910.1200.

H. HazardousWasteManagement:TheHazardousWasteManagementplanshallcomplywith

applicablerequirementsofFederal,State,andlocalhazardouswasteregulationsandaddress:

1. Identificationofhazardouswastesassociatedwiththework.

2. Estimatedquantitiesofwastestobegeneratedanddisposedof.

3. Namesandqualificationsofeachcontractorthatwillbetransporting,storing,treating,and

disposingofthewastes.Includethefacilitylocationanda24-hourpointofcontact.Furnish

twocopiesofEPA,stateand/orlocalhazardouswastepermitapplications,permitsandEPA

IdentificationnumbersatthedirectionoftheCIHemployedbytheOwner.

4. Namesandqualifications(experienceandtraining)ofpersonnelwhowillbeworkingon-site

withhazardouswastes.

5. Listofwastehandlingequipmenttobeusedinperformingthework,toincludecleaning,

volumereduction,andtransportequipment.


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6. Spillprevention,containment,andcleanupcontingencymeasurestobeimplemented.

7. Workplanandscheduleforwastecontainment,removalanddisposal.Wastesshallbe

cleanedupandcontainerizeddaily.

8. Costforhazardouswastedisposalaccordingtothisplan.

I. SafetyandHealthCompliance:

1. Inadditiontothedetailedrequirementsofthisspecification,complywithlaws,ordinances,

rules,andregulationsoffederal,state,andlocalauthoritiesregardingremoving,handling,

storing,transporting,anddisposingofleadwastematerials.Complywiththeapplicable

requirementsofthecurrentissueof29CFR1910.1025.Submitmattersregarding

interpretationofstandardstotheContractingOfficerforresolutionbeforestartingwork.

2. Wherespecificationrequirementsandthereferenceddocumentsvary,themoststringent

requirementsshallapply.

3. Thefollowinglocallaws,ordinances,criteria,rulesandregulationsregardingremoving,

handling,storing,transporting,anddisposingoflead-contaminatedmaterialsapply:

a. KansasDepartmentofHealthandEnvironmentK.A.R.28-72

J. Pre-ConstructionConference:AlongwiththeCIH,meetwiththeContractingOfficer’sTechnical

Representativetodiscussindetailthelead-containingpaintdisturbanceandremovalworkplan,

includingworkproceduresandprecautionsfortheworkplan.

1.6SUBMITTALS

A. SubmitthefollowinginaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,

andSAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer'sCatalogData:

Vacuumfilters

Respirators,ifapplicable

C. Instructions:Paintremovalmaterials.Includeapplicablematerialsafetydatasheets.

D. StatementsCertificationsandStatements:

1. Lead-ContainingPaintRemovalPlan:

a. Submitadetailedjob-specificplanoftheworkprocedurestobeusedinthedisturbance

orremovaloflead-containingpaint.Theplanshallincludeasketchshowingthe

location,size,anddetailsofleadcontrolareas.


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b. Includeintheplansequencingofleadrelatedwork,collectedpaintdebrisdisposalplan,

airsamplingplan,ifapplicable,respirators,ifapplicable,protectiveequipment,anda

detaileddescriptionofthemethodofcontainmentoftheoperationtoensurethat

airborneleadconcentrationsof30microgramspercubicmeterofairarenotexceeded

outsideoftheleadcontrolarea.

c. Includeairsampling,trainingandstrategy,samplingmethodology,frequency,duration

ofsampling,andqualificationsofairmonitoringpersonnelintheairsamplingportionon

theplan.

2. FieldTestReports:MonitoringResults:SubmitmonitoringresultstotheContractingOfficer

within3workingdays,signedbythetestinglaboratoryemployeeperformingtheair

monitoring,theemployeethatanalyzedthesample,andtheCIH.

3. Records:

a. Completedandsignedhazardouswastemanifestfromtreatmentordisposalfacility.

b. CertificationofMedicalExaminations.

c. Employeetrainingcertification.

PART2PRODUCTS

PAINTREMOVALPRODUCTS:SubmitapplicableMaterialSafetyDataSheetsforpaintremoval

productsusedinpaintremovalwork.Usetheleasttoxicproduct,suitableforthejoband

acceptabletotheIndustrialHygienist.

PART3EXECUTION

3.1PROTECTION

A. Notification:NotifytheContractingOfficer’sTechnicalRepresentative20dayspriortothestart

ofanypaintdisturbance,removalanddisposalwork.

B. ProtectionofExistingWorktoRemain:Performpaintdisturbanceorremovalworkwithout

damageorcontaminationofadjacentareas.Whereexistingworkisdamagedorcontaminated,

restoreworktoitsoriginalcondition.

C. BoundaryRequirements:Providephysicalboundariesaroundtheleadcontrolareabyropingoff

thearea[designatedonthedrawings]orprovidingcurtains,portablepartitionsorother

enclosurestoensurethatairborneconcentrationsofleadwillnotreach30microgramsper

cubicmeterofairoutsideoftheleadcontrolarea.

D. Heating,VentilatingandAirConditioning(HVAC)Systems:Shutdown,lockout,andisolate

HVACsystemsthatsupply,exhaust,orpassthroughtheleadcontrolareas.Sealintakeand


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exhaustventsintheleadcontrolareawith6-milplasticsheetandtape.SealseamsinHVAC

componentsthatpassthroughtheleadcontrolarea.

E. ChangeRoomandShowerFacilities:Providecleanchangeroomsandshowerfacilitieswithin

thephysicalboundaryaroundthedesignatedleadcontrolareainaccordancewithrequirements

of29CFR1926.62,ifapplicable.

F. MechanicalVentilationSystem:

1. Useadequateventilationtocontrolpersonnelexposuretoleadinaccordancewith29CFR

1926.57,ifapplicable.

2. Totheextentfeasible,usefixedlocalexhaustventilationconnectedtoHEPAfiltersorother

collectionsystems,approvedbytheindustrialhygienist.Localexhaustventilationsystems

shallbedesigned,constructed,installed,andmaintainedinaccordancewithANSIZ9.2.

3. Ifairfromexhaustventilationisrecirculatedintotheworkplace,thesystemshallhavea

highefficiencyfilterwithreliableback-upfilterandcontrolstomonitortheconcentrationof

leadinthereturnairandtobypasstherecirculationsystemautomaticallyifitfails.Airmay

berecirculatedonlywhereexhausttotheoutsideisnotfeasible.

G. PersonnelProtection:Personnelshallwearanduseprotectiveclothingandequipmentas

specifiedherein.Eating,smoking,ordrinkingisnotpermittedintheleadcontrolarea.Noone

willbepermittedintheleadcontrolareaunlesstheyhavebeengivenappropriatetrainingand

protectiveequipment.

H. WarningSigns:Providewarningsignsatapproachestoleadcontrolareas.Locatesignsatsucha

distancethatpersonnelmayreadthesignandtakethenecessaryprecautionsbeforeentering

thearea.Signsshallcomplywiththerequirementsof29CFR1926.62.

3.2WORKPROCEDURES

A. Performactivitiesthatincludedisturbanceorremovaloflead-containingpaintinaccordance

withapprovedlead-containingpaintremovalplan.Useproceduresandequipmentrequiredto

limitoccupationalandenvironmentalexposuretoleadwhenlead-containingpaintisdisturbed

orremovedinaccordancewith29CFR1926.62,exceptasspecifiedherein.Disposeofremoved

paintchipsandassociatedwasteincompliancewithEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),

federal,state,andlocalrequirements.

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1. Wheneverpersonnelexistthelead-controlledarea,theyshallperformthefollowing

proceduresandshallnotleavetheworkplacewearinganyclothingorequipmentworn

duringtheworkday:

a. Vacuumthemselvesoff.

b. Removeprotectiveclothinginthedecontaminationroom,andplacetheminan

approvedimpermeabledisposalbag.

c. Shower,ifapplicable.

d. Changetocleanclothespriortoleavingthephysicalboundarydesignatedaroundthe

lead-contaminatedjobsite.

C. Monitoring:Monitoringofairborneconcentrationsofleadshallbeinaccordancewith29CFR

1910.1025andasspecifiedherein.Airmonitoring,testing,andreportingshallbeperformedby

aCIHoranIndustrialHygiene(IH)TechnicianwhoisunderthedirectionoftheCIH:

1. TheCIHortheIHTechnicianunderthedirectionoftheCIHshallbeonthejobsitedirecting

themonitoring,andinspectingthelead-containingpaintremovalworktoensurethatthe

requirementsoftheContracthavebeensatisfiedduringtheentirelead-containingpaint

removaloperation.

2. Takepersonalairmonitoringsamplesonemployeeswhoareanticipatedtohavethe

greatestriskofexposureasdeterminedbytheCIH.Inaddition,takeairmonitoringsamples

onatleast25percentoftheworkcreworaminimumoftwoemployees,whicheveris

greater,duringeachworkshift.

3. Submitresultsofairmonitoringsamples,signedbytheCIH,within48hoursaftertheair

samplesaretaken.NotifytheContractingOfficer’sTechnicalRepresentativeimmediatelyof

exposuretoleadatorinexcessoftheactionlevelof30microgramspercubicmeterofair

outsideoftheleadcontrolarea.

D. MonitoringDuringPaintDisturbanceorRemovalWork:

1. TheCIHemployedbytheOwner,ortheIHTechnicianunderthedirectionoftheCIH,shall

beonthejobsitedirectingtheremoval,inspectingleadremovalworktoensurethatthe

requirementsoftheContracthavebeensatisfied,andperformpersonalandarea

monitoringduringtheentirepaintdisturbanceorremovaloperation.Sufficientarea

monitoringshallbeconductedatthephysicalboundarytoensureunprotectedpersonnel

arenotexposedabove30microgramspercubicmeterofairatalltimes.Iftheoutside

boundaryleadlevelsareatorexceed30microgramspercubicmeterofair,workshallbe


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stoppedandtheCIHshallimmediatelycorrectthecondition(s)causingtheincreasedlevels

andnotifytheContractingOfficerimmediately.

2. TheCIHemployedbytheOwner,ortheIHTechnicianunderthedirectionoftheCIH,shall

reviewthesamplingdatacollectedonthatdaytodetermineifcondition(s)requiresany

furtherchangeinworkmethods.Removalworkshallresumewhenapprovalisgivenbythe

CIH.TheContractorshallcontroltheleadleveloutsideoftheworkboundarytolessthan30

microgramspercubicmeterofairatalltimes.Asaminimum,conductareamonitoringdaily

oneachshiftinwhichleadpaintdisturbanceorremovaloperationsareperformedinareas

immediatelyadjacenttotheleadcontrolarea.

3. Foroutdooroperations,atleastonesampleoneachshiftshallbetakenonthedownwind

sideoftheleadcontrolarea.Ifadjacentareasarecontaminated,cleanandvisuallyinspect

contaminatedareas.TheCIHshallcertifythattheareahasbeencleanedoflead

contamination.

3.3LEAD-CONTAININGPAINTREMOVAL

A. IndoorLeadPaintRemoval:Selectpaintdisturbanceandremovalprocessestominimize

contaminationofworkareaswithlead-contaminateddustorotherlead-contaminated

debris/waste.Thisprocessshouldbedescribedinthelead-containingpaintdisturbanceand

removalplan.Performmanualsandingandscrapingtothemaximumextentfeasible.

B. MechanicalPaintRemovalandBlastCleaning:Performmechanicalpaintremovalandblast

cleaninginleadcontrolareasusingnegativepressurefullcontainmentswithHEPAfiltered

exhaust.Collectpaintresidueandspentgrit(usedabrasive)fromblastingoperationsfor

disposalinaccordancewithEPA,stateandlocalrequirements.

C. OutsideLeadPaintRemoval:Selectremovalprocessestominimizecontaminationofworkareas

withlead-contaminateddustorotherlead-contaminateddebris/waste.Thispaintremoval

processshouldbedescribedinthelead-containingpaintremovalplan.Performmanualsanding

andscrapingtothemaximumextentfeasible.

3.4CLEANUPANDDISPOSAL

A. Cleanup:Maintainsurfacesoftheleadcontrolareafreeofaccumulationsofpaintchipsand

dust.Restrictthespreadofdustanddebris;keepwastefrombeingdistributedoverthework

area.Donotdrysweeporusecompressedairtocleanupthearea.Attheendofeachshiftand


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whenthepaintremovaloperationhasbeencompleted,cleantheareaofvisibleleadpaint

contaminationbyvacuumingwithaHEPAfilteredvacuumcleanerandwetmoppingthearea.

B. Certification:TheCIHshallcertifyinwritingthattheinsideandoutsidetheleadcontrolareaair

monitoringsamplesarelessthan30microgramspercubicmeterofair,therespiratory

protectionfortheemployeeswasadequate,theworkprocedureswereperformedin

accordancewith29CFR1926.62,andthattherewerenovisibleaccumulationsoflead-

contaminatedpaintanddustontheworksite.Donotremovetheleadcontrolareaorroped-off

boundaryandwarningsignspriortotheContractingOfficer'sreceiptoftheCIH'scertification.

Recleanareasshowingdustorresidualpaintchips.

C. TestingofLead-ContainingPaintResidueandUsedAbrasiveWhereindicatedorwhendirected

bytheContractingOfficer,testleadcontainingpaintresidueandusedabrasiveinaccordance

with40CFR261forhazardouswaste.

D. Disposal:

1. Collectlead-contaminatedwaste,scrap,debris,bags,containers,equipment,andlead-

contaminatedclothing,whichmayproduceairborneconcentrationsofleadparticles.

2. Storeremovedpaint,lead-contaminatedclothingandequipment,andlead-contaminated

dustandcleaningdebrisintoU.S.DepartmentofTransportation(49CFR178)approved55-

gallondrums.Properlylabelseachdrumtoidentifythetypeofwaste(49CFR172)andthe

datelead-contaminatedwasteswerefirstputintothedrum.Obtainandcompletethe

UniformHazardousWasteManifestformsfromtheContractingOfficer’sTechnical

RepresentativeComplywithlanddisposalrestrictionnotificationrequirementsasrequired

by40CFR268:

a. Atleast14dayspriortodelivery,notifytheContractingOfficer’sTechnical

Representativewhowillarrangeforjobsiteinspectionofthedrumsandmanifestsby

theCIHemployedbytheOwner.

b. Collectlead-contaminatedwaste,scrap,debris,bags,containers,equipment,andlead-

contaminatedclothingwhichmayproduceairborneconcentrationsofleadparticles.

Labelthecontainersinaccordancewith29CFR1926.62.Disposeoflead-contaminated

wastematerialatanEPAapprovedhazardouswastetreatment,storage,ordisposal

facilityoffGovernmentproperty.


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c. TheContractingOfficeroranauthorizedrepresentativewillassignanareaforinterim

storageofwaste-containingdrums.Donotstorehazardouswastedrumsininterim

storagelongerthan90calendardaysfromthedateaffixedtoeachdrum.

d. Handle,store,transport,anddisposeleadorlead-contaminatedwasteinaccordance

with40CFR260,40CFR261,40CFR262,40CFR263,40CFR264,and40CFR265.

Complywithlanddisposalrestrictionnotificationrequirementsasrequiredby40CFR

268.

E. DisposalDocumentationSubmitwrittenevidencethatthehazardouswastetreatment,storage,

ordisposalfacility(TSD)isapprovedforleaddisposalbytheEPAandstateorlocalregulatory

agencies.Submitonecopyofthecompletedmanifest,signedanddatedbytheinitial

transporterinaccordancewith40CFR262.

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055000-1of8

SECTION055000METALFABRICATIONS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiesitemsandassembliesfabricatedfromstructuralsteelshapesandother

materialsasshownandspecified.

B. Itemsspecified.

1. MiscellaneousMetalFramingSupport

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Colors,finishes,andtextures:Section090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

B. Primeandfinishpainting:Section099100,PAINTING.

C. Stainlesssteelcornerguards:Section102600,WALLANDDOORPROTECTION.

1.3SUBMITTALS

A. SubmitinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData

1.4QUALITYASSURANCE

A. Eachmanufacturedproductshallmeet,asaminimum,therequirementsspecified,andshallbe

astandardcommercialproductofamanufacturerregularlypresentlymanufacturingitemsof

typespecified.

B. Eachproducttypeshallbethesameandbemadebythesamemanufacturer.

C. Assembledproducttothegreatestextentpossiblebeforedeliverytothesite.

D. Includeadditionalfeatures,whicharenotspecificallyprohibitedbythisspecification,butwhich

areapartofthemanufacturer'sstandardcommercialproduct.



publicationsarereferencedinthetextbythebasicdesignationonly.

B. AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME):

B18.6.1-97..................................WoodScrews

B18.2.2-87(R2005).....................SquareandHexNuts


A36/A36M-12............................StructuralSteel

A47-99(R2009)...........................MalleableIronCastings


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A48-03(R2012)...........................GrayIronCastings

A123-12.....................................Zinc(Hot-DipGalvanized)CoatingsonIronandSteelProducts

A307-12.....................................CarbonSteelBoltsandStuds,60,000PSITensileStrength

F436-11......................................HardenedSteelWashers

F468-06(R2012).........................NonferrousBolts,HexCapScrews,SocketHeadCapScrewsand

StudsforGeneralUse

F1667-11....................................DrivenFasteners:Nails,SpikesandStaples

D. StructuralSteelPaintingCouncil(SSPC)/SocietyofProtectiveCoatings:

SP1-04.......................................No.1,SolventCleaning

SP2-04.......................................No.2,HandToolCleaning

SP3-04.......................................No.3,PowerToolCleaning

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. ModularChannelUnits:

1. Factoryfabricated,channelshaped,coldformedsheetsteelshapes,completewithfittings

boltsandnutsrequiredforassembly.

2. Formchannelwithinturnedpyramidshapedclampingridgesoneachside.

3. Providecasehardenedsteelnutswithserratedgroovesinthetopedgesdesignedtobe

insertedinthechannelatanypointandbegivenaquarterturnsoastoengagethechannel

clampingridges.Provideeachnutwithaspringdesignedtoholdthenutinplace.

4. Factoryfinishchannelsandpartswithovenbakedprimerwhenexposedtoview.Channels

fabricatedofASTMA525,G90galvanizedsteelmayhaveprimeromittedinconcealed

locations.Finishscrewsandnutswithzinccoating.

5. Fabricatesnap-inclosureplatestofitandcloseexposedchannelopeningsofnotmorethan

0.3mm(0.0125inch)thickstainlesssteel.

2.3HARDWARE

A. RoughHardware:

1. Furnishroughhardwarewithastandardplating,appliedafterpunching,formingand

assemblyofparts;galvanized,cadmiumplated,orzinc-coatedbyelectro-galvanizing

process.GalvanizedG-90wherespecified.


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B. Fasteners:

1. BoltswithNuts:

a. ASMEB18.2.2.

b. ASTMA307for415MPa(60,000psi)tensilestrengthbolts.

c. ASTMF468fornonferrousbolts.

d. ASTMF593forstainlesssteel.

2. Screws:ASMEB18.6.1.

3. Washers:ASTMF436,typetosuitmaterialandanchorage.

4. Nails:ASTMF1667,TypeI,style6or14forfinishwork.

2.4FABRICATIONGENERAL

A. Material

1. Usematerialasspecified.Usematerialofcommercialqualityandsuitableforintended

purposeformaterialthatisnotnamedoritsstandardofqualitynotspecified.

2. Usematerialfreeofdefectswhichcouldaffecttheappearanceorserviceabilityofthe

finishedproduct.

B. Size:

1. Sizeandthicknessofmembersasshown.

2. Whensizeandthicknessisnotspecifiedorshownforanindividualpart,usesizeand

thicknessnotlessthanthatusedforthesamecomponentonsimilarstandardcommercial

itemsorinaccordancewithestablishedshopmethods.

C. Connections

1. Exceptasotherwisespecified,connectionsmaybemadebywelding,rivetingorbolting.

2. Fieldrivetingwillnotbeapproved.

3. Designsize,numberandplacementoffasteners,todevelopajointstrengthofnotlessthan

thedesignvalue.

4. Holes,forrivetsandbolts:Accuratelypunchedordrilledandburrsremoved.

5. Sizeandshapeweldstodevelopthefulldesignstrengthofthepartsconnectedbywelds

andtotransmitimposedstresseswithoutpermanentdeformationorfailurewhensubject

toserviceloadings.

6. UseRivetsandboltsofmaterialselectedtopreventcorrosion(electrolysis)atbimetallic

contacts.Platedorcoatedmaterialwillnotbeapproved.

7. Usestainlesssteelconnectorsforremovablemembersmachinescrewsorbolts.


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D. FastenersandAnchors

1. Usemethodsforfasteningoranchoringmetalfabricationstobuildingconstructionas

shownorspecified.

2. Wherefastenersandanchorsarenotshown,designthetype,size,locationandspacingto

resisttheloadsimposedwithoutdeformationofthemembersorcausingfailureofthe

anchororfastener,andsuitthesequenceofinstallation.

3. Usematerialandfinishofthefastenerscompatiblewiththekindsofmaterialswhichare

fastenedtogetherandtheirlocationinthefinishedwork.

4. Fastenersforsecuringmetalfabricationstonewconstructiononly,maybebyuseof

threadedorwedgetypeinsertsorbyanchorsforweldingtothemetalfabricationfor

installationbeforetheconcreteisplacedorasmasonryislaid.

5. Fastenersforsecuringmetalfabricationtoexistingconstructionornewconstructionmaybe

expansionbolts,togglebolts,poweractuateddrivepins,welding,selfdrillingandtapping

screwsorbolts.

E. Workmanship

1. General:

a. Fabricateitemstodesignshown.

b. Furnishmembersinlongestlengthscommerciallyavailablewithinthelimitsshownand

specified.

c. Fabricatestraight,true,freefromwarpandtwist,andwhereapplicablesquareandin

sameplane.

d. Provideholes,sinkagesandreinforcementshownandrequiredforfastenersand

anchorageitems.

e. Provideopenings,cut-outs,andtappedholesforattachmentandclearancesrequired

forworkofothertrades.

f. Preparemembersfortheinstallationandfittingofhardware.

g. Cutopeningsingratingsandfloorplatesforthepassageofducts,sumps,pipes,

conduitsandsimilaritems.Providereinforcementtosupportcutedges.

h. Fabricatesurfacesandedgesfreefromsharpedges,burrsandprojectionswhichmay

causeinjury.

2. Joining:

a. Miterorbuttmembersatcorners.


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b. Whereframesmembersarebuttedatcorners,cutlegofframememberperpendicular

tosurface,asrequiredforclearance.

4. Anchors:

a. Wheremetalfabricationsareshowntobepresetinconcrete,weld32x3mm(1-1/4by

1/8inch)steelstrapanchors,150mm(6inches)longwith25mm(oneinch)hooked

end,tobackofmemberat600mm(2feet)oncenter,unlessotherwiseshown.

b. Wheremetalfabricationsareshowntobebuiltintomasonryuse32x3mm(1-1/4by

1/8inch)steelstrapanchors,250mm(10inches)longwith50mm(2inch)hookedend,

weldedtobackofmemberat600mm(2feet)oncenter,unlessotherwiseshown.

5. CuttingandFitting:

a. Accuratelycut,machineandfitjoints,corners,copes,andmiters.

b. Fitremovablememberstobeeasilyremoved.

c. Designandconstructfieldconnectionsinthemostpracticalplaceforappearanceand

easeofinstallation.

d. Fitpiecestogetherasrequired.

e. Fabricateconnectionsforeaseofassemblyanddisassemblywithoutuseofspecialtools.

f. Jointsfirmwhenassembled.

g. Concealjoining,fittingandweldingonexposedworkasfaraspractical.

h. Donotshowrivetsandscrewsprominentlyontheexposedface.

i. Thefitofcomponentsandthealignmentofholesshalleliminatetheneedtomodify

componentortouseexceptionalforceintheassemblyofitemandeliminatetheneed

touseotherthancommontools.

F. Finish:

1. FinishexposedsurfacesinaccordancewithNAAMMAMP500MetalFinishesManual.

2. SteelandIron:NAAMMAMP504.

a. Zinccoated(Galvanized):ASTMA123,G90unlessnotedotherwise.

b. Surfacesexposedinthefinishedwork:

1) Finishsmoothroughsurfacesandremoveprojections.

2) Fillholes,dentsandsimilarvoidsanddepressionswithepoxytypepatching

compound.

c. ShopPrimePainting:

1) SurfacesofFerrousmetal:


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a) Itemsnotspecifiedtohaveothercoatings.

b) Galvanizedsurfacesspecifiedtohaveprimepaint.

c) Removeallloosemillscale,rust,andpaint,byhandorpowertoolcleaningas

definedinSSPC-SP2andSP3.

d) Cleanofoil,grease,soilandotherdetrimentalmatterbyuseofsolventsor

cleaningcompoundsasdefinedinSSPC-SP1.

e) AftercleaningandfinishingapplyonecoatofprimerasspecifiedinSection09

9100,PAINTING.

2) Nonferrousmetals:ComplywithMAAMM-500series.

2.5SUPPORTS

A. General:

1. FabricateASTMA36structuralsteelshapesasshown.

2. Useclipanglesandbracestooverheadconstruction.

3. Fieldconnectionsmaybebolted.

B. ForWallMountedItems:

1. Foritemssupportedbymetalstudpartitions.

2. Steelstriporhatchannelminimumof1.5mm(0.0598inch)thick.

3. Steelstripminimumof150mm(6inches)wide,lengthextendingonestudspacebeyond

endofitemsupported.

4. Steelhatchannelswhereshown.Flangecutandflattedforanchoragetostud.

5. Structuralsteeltubeorchannelforgrabbaratwaterclosetsfloortostructureabovewith

clipanglesorendplatesformedforanchors.

6. Usesteelanglesforthruwallcounters.Drillangleforfastenersatendsandnotover100

mm(4inches)oncenterbetweenends.

D. ForTrapezeBars:

1. Constructassemblyaboveceilingsasshownanddesigntosupportnotlessthana340kg

(750pound)workingloadatanypoint.

2. Fabricatetrapezesupportsasshown,withallexposedmembers,includingscrews,nuts,

boltsandwashers.

3. Fabricateconcealedcomponentsofstructuralsteelshapesunlessshownotherwise.

4. Continuouslyweldconnectionswhereweldsshown.

5. Usemodularchannelwhereshownwithmanufacturersboltsandfittings.


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E. ForIntravenousTrackandCubicalCurtainTrack:

1. Fabricateassemblyofsteelangleasshown.

2. Drillanglebentendsforanchorscrewstoacousticalsuspensionsystemandanglefor

hangerwires.

3. Providepipesleeveweldedtoangle.

F. SupportsatCeilingforRadiographic(x-ray)Equipment:

1. Fabricatehangersbraces,andtrackofmodularchannelunitsassemblyasshown.

2. Fabricatesteelplatesforanchortostructureabove.

3. Drillbentplatesforboltingatmidheightatconcretebeams.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION,GENERAL

A. Setworkaccurately,inalignmentandwhereshown,plumb,level,freeofrackandtwist,andset

parallelorperpendicularasrequiredtolineandplaneofsurface.

B. Itemssetintoconcreteormasonry.

1. Providetemporarybracingforsuchitemsuntilconcreteormasonryisset.

2. Placeinaccordancewithsettingdrawingsandinstructions.

3. Buildstrapanchors,intomasonryasworkprogresses.

C. Setframesofgratings,covers,cornerguards,trapdoorsandsimilaritemsflushwithfinishfloor

orwallsurfaceand,whereapplicable,flushwithsideofopening.

D. FieldweldinaccordancewithAWS.

1. Designandfinishasspecifiedforshopwelding.

2. Usecontinuousweldunlessspecifiedotherwise.

E. Installanchoringdevicesandfastenersasshownandasnecessaryforsecuringmetal

fabricationstobuildingconstructionasspecified.Poweractuateddrivepinsmaybeusedexcept

forremovableitemsandwherememberswouldbedeformedorsubstratedamagedbytheir

use.

F. Spotprimeallabradedanddamagedareasofzinccoatingasspecifiedandallabradedand

damagedareasofshopprimecoatwithsamekindofpaintusedforshoppriming.

G. Isolatealuminumfromdissimilarmetalsandfromcontactwithconcreteandmasonrymaterials

asrequiredtopreventelectrolysisandcorrosion.

H. Secureescutcheonplatewithsetscrew.


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3.2INSTALLATIONOFSUPPORTS

A. Anchoragetostructure.

1. Secureanglesorchannelsandclipstooverheadstructuralsteelbycontinuouswelding

unlessboltingisshown.

2. Securesupportstoconcreteinsertsbyboltingorcontinuousweldingasshown.

3. Securesupportstomidheightofconcretebeamswheninsertsdonotexistwithexpansion

boltsandtoslabs,withexpansionbolts.unlessshownotherwise.

4. Securesteelplateorhatchannelstostudsasdetailed.

B. SupportsforWallMounteditems:

1. Locatecenterofsupportatanchoragepointofsupporteditem.

2. Locatesupportattopandbottomofwallhungcabinets.

3. Locatesupportattopoffloorcabinetsandshelvinginstalledagainstwalls.

4. Locatesupportswhererequiredforitemsshown.

C. Supportsforintravenous(IV)TrackandCubicleCurtainTrack:

1. Installassemblywhereshownafterceilingsuspensiongridisinstalled.

2. Drillangleforboltandweldnuttoanglepriortoinstallationoftile.

D. Supportforcantilevergrabbars:

1. Locatechannelsortubeinpartitionforsupportasshown,andextendfullheightfromfloor

toundersideofstructuralslababove.

2. Anchorattopandbottomwithangleclipsboltedtochannelsortubewithtwo,9mm(3/8

inch)diameterbolts.

3. Anchortofloorsandoverheadconstructionwithtwo9mm(3/8inch)diameterbolts.

4. Fastenclipstoconcretewithexpansionbolts,andtosteelwithmachineboltsorwelds.

3.3CLEANANDADJUSTING

A. Adjustmovablepartsincludinghardwaretooperateasdesignedwithoutbindingor

deformationofthememberscenteredintheopeningorframeand,whereapplicable,contact

surfacesfittightandevenwithoutforcingorwarpingthecomponents.

B. Cleanafterinstallationexposedprefinishedandplateditemsanditemsfabricatedfromstainless

steel,aluminumandcopperalloys,asrecommendedbythemetalmanufactureandprotected

fromdamageuntilcompletionoftheproject.

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SECTION061000ROUGHCARPENTRY

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A.Thissectionspecifieswoodblocking,furring,nailers,androughhardware.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A.Sustainabledesignrequirements:Section018113,SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS.

B. Milledwoodwork:Section062000,FINISHCARPENTRY.

C. Gypsumsheathing:Section092900,GYPSUMBOARD.

1.3SUBMITTALS:


B.SustainableDesignSubmittals,asdescribedbelow:

1. PostconsumerandpreconsumerrecycledcontentasspecifiedinPART2-PRODUCTS.

2. VolatileorganiccompoundspervolumeasspecifiedinPART2-PRODUCTS.

3. Forcompositewoodproducts,submitdocumentationindicatingthatproductcontainsno

addedureaformaldehyde.

C. ShopDrawingsshowingframingconnectiondetails,fasteners,connectionsanddimensions.

D.Manufacturer’sLiteratureandData:

1.Submitdataforlumber,panels,hardwareandadhesives.

2.Submitdataforwood-preservativetreatmentfromchemicaltreatmentmanufacturerand

certificationfromtreatingplantsthattreatedmaterialscomplywithrequirements.Indicate

typeofpreservativeusedandnetamountofpreservativeretained.

3.Submitdataforfireretardanttreatmentfromchemicaltreatmentmanufacturerand

certificationbytreatingplantthattreatedmaterialscomplywithrequirements.Include

physicalpropertiesoftreatedmaterialsbasedontestingbyaqualifiedindependenttesting

agency.

4.Forproductsreceivingawaterbornetreatment,submitstatementthatmoisturecontentof

treatedmaterialswasreducedtolevelsspecifiedbeforeshipmenttoprojectsite.

E.Manufacturer’scertificateforunmarkedlumber.

1.4PRODUCTDELIVERY,STORAGEANDHANDLING:

A. Protectlumberandotherproductsfromdampnessbothduringandafterdeliveryatsite.

B. Pilelumberinstacksinsuchmannerastoprovideaircirculationaroundsurfacesofeachpiece.


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C. Stackplywoodandotherboardproductssoastopreventwarping.

D. Locatestacksonwelldrainedareas,supportedatleast152mm(6inches)abovegradeand

coverwithwell-ventilatedshedshavingfirmlyconstructedoverhangingroofwithsufficientend

walltoprotectlumberfromdrivingrain.

1.5QUALITYASSURANCE:

A.Installer:Afirmwithaminimumofthree(3)years’experienceinthetypeofworkrequiredby

thissection.

1.6GRADINGANDMARKINGS:

A.AnyunmarkedlumberorplywoodpanelforitsgradeandspecieswillnotbeallowedonVA

Constructionsitesforlumberandmaterialnotnormallygrademarked,providemanufacturer’s

certificates(approvedbyanAmericanLumberStandardsapprovedagency)attestingthat

lumberandmaterialmeetthespecifiedthespecifiedrequirements.


A. Publicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtoextentreferenced.Publicationsare

referencedinthetextbybasicdesignationonly.

B. AmericanForestandPaperAssociation(AFPA):

NDS-15.......................................NationalDesignSpecificationforWoodConstruction

WCD1-01....................................DetailsforConventionalWoodFrameConstruction

C. AmericanInstituteofTimberConstruction(AITC):

A190.1-07..................................StructuralGluedLaminatedTimber

D. AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME):

B18.2.1-12(R2013).....................SquareandHexBoltsandScrews

B18.2.2-10..................................SquareandHexNuts

B18.6.1-81(R2008).....................WoodScrews

E. AmericanPlywoodAssociation(APA):

E30-11........................................EngineeredWoodConstructionGuide

F. ASTMInternational(ASTM):

A653/A653M-13........................SteelSheetZinc-Coated(Galvanized)orZinc-IronAlloyCoated

(Galvannealed)bytheHotDipProcess

C954-11......................................SteelDrillScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsumBoardorMetal

PlasterBasestoSteelStudsfrom0.033inch(2.24mm)to0.112-

inch(2.84mm)inthickness


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C1002-14....................................SteelSelf-PiercingTappingScrewsfortheApplicationof

GypsumPanelProductsorMetalPlasterBasestoWoodStuds

orMetalStuds

D198-14.....................................TestMethodsofStaticTestsofLumberinStructuralSizes

D2344/D2344M-13....................TestMethodforShort-BeamStrengthofPolymerMatrix

CompositeMaterialsandTheirLaminates

D2559-12a.................................AdhesivesforStructuralLaminatedWoodProductsforUse

UnderExterior(WetUse)ExposureConditions

D3498-03(R2011).......................AdhesivesforField-GluingPlywoodtoLumberFramingforFloor

Systems

D6108-13...................................TestMethodforCompressivePropertiesofPlasticLumberand

Shapes

D6109-13...................................TestMethodsforFlexuralPropertiesofUnreinforcedand

ReinforcedPlasticLumberandRelatedProducts

D6111-13a.................................TestMethodforBulkDensityandSpecificGravityofPlastic

LumberandShapesbyDisplacement

D6112-13...................................TestMethodsforCompressiveandFlexuralCreepandCreep-

RuptureofPlasticLumberandShapes

F844-07a(R2013).......................Washers,Steel,Plan(Flat)UnhardenedforGeneralUse

F1667-13....................................Nails,Spikes,andStaples

G.AmericanWoodProtectionAssociation(AWPA):

AWPABookofStandards

H.CommercialItemDescription(CID):

A-A-55615..................................Shield,Expansion(WoodScrewandLagBoltSelfThreading

Anchors)

I.ForestStewardshipCouncil(FSC):

FSC-STD-01-001(Ver.4-0)FSCPrinciplesandCriteriaforForestStewardship

J. MilitarySpecification(Mil.Spec.):

MIL-L-19140E.............................LumberandPlywood,Fire-RetardantTreated

K.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA):

40CFR59(2014).........................NationalVolatileOrganicCompoundEmissionStandardsfor

ConsumerandCommercialProducts


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L. TrussPlateInstitute(TPI):

TPI-85.........................................MetalPlateConnectedWoodTrusses

M. U.S.DepartmentofCommerceProductStandard(PS)

PS1-95.......................................ConstructionandIndustrialPlywood

PS20-10.....................................AmericanSoftwoodLumberStandard

N.ICCEvaluationService(ICCES):

AC09...........................................QualityControlofWoodShakesandShingles

AC174.........................................DeckBoardSpanRatingsandGuardrailSystems(Guardsand

Handrails)

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1LUMBER:

A. Unlessotherwisespecified,eachpieceoflumbermustbeargrademark,stamp,orother

identifyingmarksindicatinggradesofmaterial,andrulesorstandardsunderwhichproduced.

1. Identifyingmarksaretobeinaccordancewithruleorstandardunderwhichmaterialis

produced,includingrequirementsforqualificationsandauthorityoftheinspection

organization,usageofauthorizedidentification,andinformationincludedinthe

identification.

2. InspectionagencyforlumberapprovedbytheBoardofReview,AmericanLumberStandards

Committee,togradespeciesused.

B. LumberOtherThanStructural:

1. Unlessotherwisespecified,speciesgradedunderthegradingrulesofaninspectionagency

approvedbyBoardofReview,AmericanLumberStandardsCommittee.

2. Framinglumber:Minimumextremefiberstressinbendingof7584kPa(1100PSI).

3. Furring,blocking,nailersandsimilaritems101mm(4inches)andnarrowerStandardGrade;

and,members152mm(6inches)andwider,Number2Grade.

4. BoardSub-flooring:Shiplapedge,25mm(1inch)thick,notlessthan203mm(8inches)

wide.

C. Sizes:

1. ConformingtoPS20.

2. Sizereferencesarenominalsizes,unlessotherwisespecified,actualsizeswithin

manufacturingtolerancesallowedbystandardunderwhichproduced.


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D. MoistureContent:

1. Maximummoisturecontentofwoodproductsistobeasfollowsatthetimeofdeliveryto

site.

a. Boardsandlumber50mm(2inches)andlessinthickness:19percentorless.

b. Lumberover50mm(2inches)thick:25percentorless.

E. FireRetardantTreatment(typicalforallroughcarpentry):

1. ComplywithMilSpec.MIL-L-19140.

2. Treatmentandperformanceinspection,byanindependentandqualifiedtestingagencythat

establishesperformanceratings.

2.3PLYWOOD:

A. ComplywithPS1.

B. Bearthemarkofarecognizedassociationorindependentinspectionagencythatmaintains

continuingcontroloverqualityofplywoodwhichidentifiescompliancebyveneergrade,group

number,spanratingwhereapplicable,andgluetype.

2.4ROUGHHARDWAREANDADHESIVES:

A. AnchorBolts:

1. ASMEB18.2.1andASMEB18.2.2galvanized,13mm(1/2inch)unlessshownotherwise.

2. Extendatleast203mm(8inches)intomasonryorconcretewithendsbent50mm(2

inches).

B. MiscellaneousBolts:ExpansionBolts:C1DA-A-55615;lagbolt,longenoughtoextendatleast65

mm(2-1/2inches)intomasonryorconcrete.Provide13mm(1/2inch)boltunlessshown

otherwise.

C. Washers

1. ASTMF844.

2. Providezincorcadmiumcoatedsteelorcastironforwashersexposedtoweather.

D. Screws:

1. WoodtoWood:ASMEB18.6.1orASTMC1002.

2. WoodtoSteel:ASTMC954,orASTMC1002.

E. Nails:

1. Sizeandtypebestsuitedforpurposeunlessnotedotherwise.Providealuminum-alloynails,

platednails,orzinc-coatednails,fornailingwoodworkexposedtoweatherandonroof

blocking.


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2. ASTMF1667:

a. Common:TypeI,Style10.

b. Concrete:TypeI,Style11.

c. Barbed:TypeI,Style26.

d. Underlayment:TypeI,Style25.

e. Masonry:TypeI,Style27.

f. Providespecialnailsdesignedforusewithties,strapanchors,framingconnectors,joists

hangers,andsimilaritems.Nailsnotlessthan32mm(1-1/4inches)long,8dand

deformedorannularringshank.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATIONOFFRAMINGANDMISCELLANEOUSWOODMEMBERS:

A. Conformtoapplicablerequirementsofthefollowing:

1. AFPANDSfortimberconnectors.

2. AITCA190.1TimberConstructionManualforheavytimberconstruction.

3. AFPAWCD1fornailingandframingunlessspecifiedotherwise.

4. APAforinstallationofplywoodorstructuralusepanels.

5. TPIformetalplateconnectedwoodtrusses.

B. Fasteners:

1. Nails.

a. NailinaccordancewiththeRecommendedNailingScheduleasspecifiedinAFPAWCD1

wheredetailednailingrequirementsarenotspecifiedinnailingschedule.Selectnailsize

andnailspacingsufficienttodevelopadequatestrengthfortheconnectionwithout

splittingthemembers.

b. SelectthesizeandnumberofnailsinaccordancewiththeNailingScheduleexceptfor

specialnailswithframinganchors.

g. NailingSchedule;UsingCommonNails:

2. Bolts:

a. Fitboltheadsandnutsbearingonwoodwithwashers.

b. Countersinkboltheadsflushwiththesurfaceofnailers.

c. Embedinconcreteandsolidmasonryorprovideexpansionbolts.Specialboltsorscrews

designedforanchortosolidmasonryorconcreteindrilledholesmaybeused.


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d. Providetoggleboltstohollowmasonryorsheetmetal.

e. Provideboltstosteelover2.84mm(0.112inch,11gage)inthickness.Securewood

nailerstoverticalstructuralsteelmemberswithbolts,placedoneatendsofnailerand

610mm(24inch)intervalsbetweenendbolts.Provideclipstobeamflanges.

3. DrillScrewstosteellessthan2.84mm(0.112inch)thick.

a. ASTMC1002forsteellessthan0.84mm(0.033inch)thick.

b. ASTMC954forsteelover0.84mm(0.033inch)thick.

4. Poweractuateddrivepinsmaybeprovidedwherepracticaltoanchortosolidmasonry,

concrete,orsteel.

5. Donotanchortowoodplugsornailingblocksinmasonryorconcrete.Providemetalplugs,

insertsorsimilarfastening.

E. BlockingNailers,andFurring:

1. Installfurring,blocking,nailers,andgroundswhereshown.

2. Providelongestlengthspracticable.

3. ProvidefireretardanttreatedwoodblockingthroughouttheWorkofthisProject.

4. LayersofBlockingorPlates:

a. Staggerendjointsbetweenupperandlowerpieces.

b. Nailatendsandnotover610mm(24inches)betweenends.

c. Staggernailsfromsidetosideofwoodmemberover127mm(5inches)inwidth.

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062000-1of9

SECTION062000FINISHCARPENTRY

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiesinteriormillwork.

B. Itemsspecified.

- ClerksDesk

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Framing,furringandblocking:Section061000,ROUGHCARPENTRY.

B. Wooddoors:Section081400,WOODDOORS.

C. Colorandtextureoffinish:asindicatedontheDrawings.

D. StockCasework:Section123200,MANUFACTUREDWOODCASEWORK.

E. OtherCountertops:Division11,EQUIPMENTandDivision12,FURNISHINGS.

1.3SUBMITTALS


B. ShopDrawings:

1. Millworkitems–Halffullsizescaleforsectionsanddetails1:50(1/4-inch)forelevationsand

plans.

2. Showconstructionandinstallation.

C. Samples:

Plasticlaminatefinishedplywoodorparticleboard,150mmby300mm(sixbytwelveinches).

D. Certificates:

1. Indicatingmoisturecontentofmaterialsmeettherequirementsspecified.

F. Manufacturer'sliteratureanddata:

1. Finishhardware

1.4DELIVERY,STORAGEANDHANDLING

A. Protectlumberandmillworkfromdampness,maintainingmoisturecontentspecifiedboth

duringandafterdeliveryatsite.

B. Storefinishinglumberandmillworkinweathertightwellventilatedstructuresorinspacein

existingbuildingsdesignatedbyResidentEngineer.Storeataminimumtemperatureof210C

(700F)fornotlessthan10daysbeforeinstallation.

C. Pilelumberinstacksinsuchmannerastoprovideaircirculationaroundsurfacesofeachpiece.


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B. AmericanSocietyofTestingandMaterials(ASTM):

E84-10........................................SurfaceBurningCharacteristicsofBuildingMaterials

C. AmericanHardboardAssociation(AHA):

A135.4-04..................................BasicHardboard

D. BuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociation(BHMA):

A156.9-03..................................CabinetHardware

A156.11-10................................CabinetLocks

A156.16-08................................AuxiliaryHardware

E. HardwoodPlywoodandVeneerAssociation(HPVA):

HP1-09.......................................HardwoodandDecorativePlywood

F. NationalParticleboardAssociation(NPA):

A208.1-09..................................WoodParticleboard

G. AmericanWood-Preservers’Association(AWPA):

AWPAC1-03...............................AllTimberProducts–PreservativeTreatmentbyPressure

Processes

H. ArchitecturalWoodworkInstitute(AWI):

AWI-09.......................................ArchitecturalWoodworkQualityStandardsandQuality

CertificationProgram

I. NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation(NEMA):

LD3-05.......................................High-PressureDecorativeLaminates

J. U.S.DepartmentofCommerce,ProductStandard(PS):

PS20-10......................................AmericanSoftwoodLumberStandard

K. MilitarySpecification(Mil.Spec):

MIL-L-19140E.............................LumberandPlywood,Fire-RetardantTreated

L. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Spec.):

A-A-1936....................................ContactAdhesive

FF-N-836D..................................Nut,Square,HexagonCap,Slotted,Castle

FF-S-111D(1)..............................Screw,Wood

MM-L-736(C)..............................Lumber,Hardwood


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PART2–PRODUCTS

2.1BIO-BASEDMATERIAL:

Bio-basedMaterials:ForproductsdesignatedbytheUSDA’sBio-Preferredprogram,provide

productsthatmeetorexceedUSDArecommendationsforbio-basedcontent,solongas

productsmeetallperformancerequirementsinthisspecificationsection.Formoreinformation

regardingtheproductcategoriescoveredbytheBio-Preferredprogram,visithttp://www.bio-

preferred.gov

2.2LUMBER

A. GradingandMarking:

1. Lumbershallbearthegrademark,stamp,orotheridentifyingmarksindicatinggradesof

material.

2. Suchidentifyingmarksonamaterialshallbeinaccordancewiththeruleorstandardunder

whichthematerialisproduced,includingrequirementsforqualificationsandauthorityof

theinspectionorganization,usageofauthorizedidentification,andinformationincludedin

theidentification.

3. TheinspectionagencyforlumbershallbeapprovedbytheBoardofReview,American

LumberStandardsCommittee,togradespeciesused.

B. Sizes:

1. LumberSizereferences,unlessotherwisespecified,arenominalsizes,andactualsizesshall

bewithinmanufacturingtolerancesallowedbythestandardunderwhichproductis

produced.

2. Millwork,standingandrunningtrim,andrails:Actualsizeasshownorspecified.

C. Hardwood:MM-L-736,speciesasspecifiedforeachitem.

D. Softwood:PS-20,exposedtoviewappearancegrades:

1. UseCselectorDselect,verticalgrainfortransparentfinishincludingstaintransparent

finish.

2. UsePrimeforpaintedoropaquefinish.


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2.3PLYWOOD

A. SoftwoodPlywood:

1. Prod.Std.

2. GradingandMarking:

a. Eachsheetofplywoodshallbearthemarkofarecognizedassociationorindependent

inspectionagencythatmaintainscontinuingcontroloverthequalityoftheplywood.

b. Themarkshallidentifytheplywoodbyspeciesgrouporidentificationindex,andshall

showgluetype,grade,andcompliancewithPS1.

3. Plywood,13mm(1/2inch)andthicker;notlessthanfiveplyconstruction,except32mm(1-

1/4inch)thickplywoodnotlessthansevenply.

4. PlasticLaminatePlywoodCores:

a. ExteriorType,andspeciesgroup.

b. VeneerGrade:A-C.

5. ShelvingPlywood:

a. InteriorType,anyspeciesgroup.

b. VeneerGrade:A-BorB-C.

6. Other:Asspecifiedforitem.

B. HardwoodPlywood:

1. HPVA:HP.1

2. Speciesoffaceveneershallbeasshownorasspecifiedinconnectionwitheachparticular

item.

3. InsideofBuilding:

a. UseTypeII(interior)Agradeveneerfortransparentfinish.

b. UseTypeII(interior)SoundGradeveneerforpaintfinish.

4. Useplainslicedredoak//rotarycutwhitebirch//unlessspecifiedotherwise.

2.4PARTICLEBOARD

A. NPAA208.1

B. PlasticLaminateParticleboardCores:

1. UseType1,Grade1-M-3,orType2,Grade2-M-2,unlessotherwisespecified.

2. UseType2,Grade2-M-2,exteriorbond,fortopswithsinks.

C. GeneralUse:Type1,Grade1-M-3orType2,Grade2-M-2.


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2.5PLASTICLAMINATE

A. NEMALD-3.

B. Exposeddecorativesurfacesincludingcountertops,bothsidesofcabinetdoors,andforitems

havingplasticlaminatefinish.GeneralPurpose,TypeHGL.

C. CabinetInteriorsincludingShelving:BothoffollowingoptionstocomplywithNEMA,CLSasa

minimum.

1. Plasticlaminatecladplywoodorparticleboard.

2. Resinimpregnateddecorativepaperthermallyfusedtoparticleboard.

D. Backingsheetonbottomofplasticlaminatecoveredwoodtops:Backer,TypeHGP.

E. PostFormingFabrication,DecorativeSurfaces:Postforming,TypeHGP.

2.6BUILDINGBOARD(HARDBOARD)

A. ANSI/AHAA135.4,6mm(1/4inch)thickunlessspecifiedotherwise.

B. Perforatedhardboard(Pegboard):Type1,Temperedperforated6mm(1/4inch)diameter

holes,on25mm(1inch)centerseachway,smoothsurfaceoneside.

2.7ADHESIVE

A. ForPlasticLaminate:Fed.Spec.A-A-1936.

B. ForInteriorMillwork:Unextendedurearesin,unextendedmelamineresin,phenolresin,or

resorcinolresin.

2.8HARDWARE

A. RoughHardware:

1. Furnishroughhardwarewithastandardplating,appliedafterpunching,formingand

assemblyofparts;galvanized,cadmiumplated,orzinc-coatedbyelectric-galvanizing

process.

4. Fasteners:

a. BoltswithNuts:FF-N-836.

b. ExpansionBolts:A-A-1922A.

c. Screws:Fed.Spec.FF-S-111.

B. FinishHardware

1. CabinetHardware:ANSIA156.9.

a. Door/DrawerPulls:B02011.


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b. DrawerSlides:B05051fordrawersover150mm(6inches)deep,B05052fordrawers75

mmto150mm3to6inches)deep,andB05053fordrawerslessthan75mm(3inches)

deep.

c. SlidingDoorTracks:B07063.

d. AdjustableShelfStandards:B4061withshelfrestB04083.

e. ConcealedHinges:B1601,minimum110degreeopening.

f. ButtHinges:B01361,forflushdoors,B01381forinsetlippeddoors,andB01521for

overlaydoors.

g. CabinetDoorCatch:B0371orB03172.

h. VerticalSlottedShelfStandard:B04103withshelfbracketsB04113,sizedforshelf

depth.

2. CabinetLocks:ANSIA156.11.

a. DrawersandHingedDoor:E07262.

b. SlidingDoor:E07162.

3. AuxiliaryHardware:ANSIA156.16.

a. ShelfBracket:B04041,japannedorenameledfinish.

4. EdgeStripsMoldings:

a. Driventype"T"shapewithserratedretainingstem;vinylplastictomatchplastic

laminatecolor,stainlesssteel,or3mm(1/8inch)thickextrudedaluminum.

b. Stainlesssteelorextrudedaluminumchannels.

c. Stainlesssteel,number4finish;aluminum,mechanicalappliedmediumsatinfinish,

clearanodized0.1mm(0.4mils)thick.

5. RubberorVinylmolding

a. Rubberorvinylstandardstockandinlongestlengthspracticable.

b. Designforclosuresatjointswithwallsandadhesiveanchorage.

c. Adhesiveasrecommendedbymoldingmanufacturer.

6. Primers:Manufacturer'sstandardprimerforsteelprovidingbakedenamelfinish.

2.12MOISTURECONTENT

A. Moisturecontentoflumberandmillworkattimeofdeliverytosite.

1. Interiorfinishlumber,trim,andmillwork32mm(1-1/4inches)orlessinnominalthickness:

12percenton85percentofthepiecesand15percentontheremainder.


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2. Moisturecontentofothermaterialsshallbeinaccordancewiththestandardsunderwhich

theproductsareproduced.

2.16FABRICATION

A. General:

1. Exceptasotherwisespecified,useAWICustomGradeforarchitecturalwoodworkand

interiormillwork.

2. Finishwoodworkshallbefreefrompitchpockets.

3. Exceptwherespecialprofilesareshown,trimshallbestandardstockmoldingandmembers

ofthesamespecies.

4. Plywoodshallbenotlessthan13mm(1/2inch),unlessotherwiseshownorspecified.

5. Edgesofmembersincontactwithconcreteormasonryshallhaveasquarecornercaulking

rebate.

6. Fabricatememberslessthan4m(14feet)inlengthfromonepieceoflumber,back

channeledandmoldedashown.

7. Interiortrimanditemsofmillworktobepaintedmaybefabricatedfromjointed,built-up,

orlaminatedmembers,unlessotherwiseshownondrawingsorspecified.

8. PlasticLaminateWork:

a. Factorygluedtoeitheraplywoodoraparticleboardcore,thicknessasshownor

specified.

b. Coverexposededgeswithplasticlaminate,exceptwherealuminum,stainlesssteel,or

plasticmoldededgestripsareshownorspecified.Useplasticmoldededgestripson19

mm(3/4-inch)moldedthickorthinnercorematerial.

c. Provideplasticbackingsheetonundersideofcountertops,vanitytops,thru-wall

counterincludingbacksplashesandendsplashesofcountertops.

d. Usebackingsheetonconcealedlargepanelsurfacewhendecorativefacedoesnot

occur.

B. ClerksDesk:

1. FabricatetoAWIpremiumgradeconstructioninconformancewithAWISection400,

CASEWORK.

2. Usesoftwoodforstructuralframingmember'sstandardsizes,spacenotover400mm(16

inches)oncenter.

3. RefertoDrawingsforwoodspeciesofexposedhardwoodtrimandedging.


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4. Usedrawerguidesondrawerswithpulls.

5. Usepullsandconcealedhingesondoors.

6. Useadjustableshelfstandardswithshelfrests.

7. Usedecorativeplasticlaminateonexposedsurfacesincludinginteriorofcupboardcabinet.

8. Overlayframeofapronwithdraweranddoorface.

9. Providecutoutsforelectricaldevicesandoutlets.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1ENVIRONMENTALREQUIREMENTS

A. Maintainworkareasandstorageareastoaminimumtemperatureof210C(700F)fornotless

than10daysbeforeandduringinstallationofinteriormillwork.

B. Donotinstallfinishlumberormillworkinanyroomorspacewherewetprocesssystemssuchas

concrete,masonry,orplasterworkisnotcompleteanddry.

3.2INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Millworkreceivingtransparentfinishshallbeprimedandback-paintedonconcealed

surfaces.Setnomillworkuntilprimedandback-painted.

2. Securetrimwithfinefinishingnails,screws,orglueasrequired.

3. Setnailsforputtystopping.Usewashersunderboltheadswherenootherbearingplate

occurs.

4. Sealcutedgesofpreservativeandfireretardanttreatedwoodmaterialswithacertified

acceptablesealer.

5. Coordinatewithplumbingandelectricalworkforinstallationoffixturesandservice

connectionsinmillworkitems.

6. Plumbandlevelitemsunlessshownotherwise.

7. Nailfinishateachblocking,lookout,orothernailerandintermediatepoints;toggleor

expansionboltinplacewherenailsarenotsuitable.

8. ExteriorWork:Jointsshallbeclosefitted,metered,tongueandgrooved,rebated,orlapped

toexcludewaterandmadeupinthickwhiteleadpasteinoil.

C. ClerksDesk:

1. Secureframingtofloorwithexpansionbolts.


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2. Securecountertoptosupportwithwoodcleatsormetalanglesscrewedon150mm(6inch)

centers.

3. Concealfastenersoncorridorside.Exposedfastenerspermittedundercountertopandin

kneespacesonstaffside.

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SECTION072113THERMALINSULATION

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesthermalandacousticalinsulationforbuildings.

B. Acousticalinsulationisidentifiedbythicknessandwords"AcousticalInsulation".

1.2SUBMITTALS:


B. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Insulation,eachtypeused

2. Adhesive,eachtypeused.

3. Tape

C. Certificates:Statingthetype,thicknessand"R"value(thermalresistance)oftheinsulationtobe

installed.

1.3STORAGEANDHANDLING:

A. Storeinsulationmaterialsinweathertightenclosure.

B. Protectinsulationfromdamagefromhandling,weatherandconstructionoperationsbefore,

during,andafterinstallation.



publicationsarereferencedinthetextbybasicdesignationonly.


C270-10......................................MortarforUnitMasonry

C516-08......................................VermiculiteLooseFillThermalInsulation

C549-06......................................PerliteLooseFillInsulation

C552-07......................................CellularGlassThermalInsulation.

C553-08......................................MineralFiberBlanketThermalInsulationforCommercialand

IndustrialApplications

C578-10......................................Rigid,CellularPolystyreneThermalInsulation

C591-09......................................UnfacedPreformedRigidCellularPolyisocynurateThermal

Insulation

C612-10......................................MineralFiberBlockandBoardThermalInsulation


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C665-06......................................MineralFiberBlanketThermalInsulationforLightFrame

ConstructionandManufacturedHousing

C728-05(R2010)........................PerliteThermalInsulationBoard

C954-10......................................SteelDrillScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsumPanelProducts

orMetalPlasterBasetoSteelStudsFrom0.033(0.84mm)inch

to0.112inch(2.84mm)inthickness



orSteelStuds

D312-00(R2006).........................AsphaltUsedinRoofing


F1667-11....................................DrivenFasteners:Nails,SpikesandStaples.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1INSULATION–GENERAL:

A. Wherethermalresistance("R"value)isspecifiedorshownforinsulation,thethicknessshown

onthedrawingsisnominal.Useonlyinsulationwithactualthicknessthatisnotlessthanthat

requiredtoprovidethethermalresistancespecified.

B. Where"R"valueisnotspecifiedforinsulation,usethethicknessshownonthedrawings.

C. Wheremorethanonetypeofinsulationisspecified,thetypeofinsulationforeachuseis

optional,exceptuseonlyonetypeofinsulationinanyparticulararea.

D. InsulationProductsshallcomplywithfollowingminimumcontentstandardsforrecovered

materials:

MaterialType PercentbyWeight

Glassfiberreinforced 6percentrecoveredmaterial

Rockwoolmaterial 75percentrecoveredmaterial

Theminimum-contentstandardsarebasedontheweight(notthevolume)

ofthematerialintheinsulatingcoreonly.

2.2ACOUSTICALINSULATION:

A. MineralFiberboards:ASTMC553,TypeII,flexible,orTypeIII,semirigid(4.5poundnominal

density).


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B. MineralFiberBattorBlankets:ASTMC665.Maximumflamespreadof25andsmoke

developmentof450whentestedinaccordancewithASTME84.

C. Thicknessasshown;ofwidthsandlengthstofittightagainstframing.

2.4SOUNDDEADENINGBOARD:

A. MineralFiberBoard:ASTMC612,TypeIB,13mm(1/2inchthick).

B. PerliteBoard:ASTMC728,13mm(1/2inchthick).

2.5FASTENERS:

A. StaplesorNails:ASTMF1667,zinc-coated,sizeandtypebestsuitedforpurpose.

B. Screws:ASTMC954orC1002,sizeandlengthbestsuitedforpurposewithwashernotlessthan

50mm(twoinches)indiameter.

C. ImpalingPins:Steelpinswithheadnotlessthan50mm(twoinches)indiameterwithadhesive

foranchoragetosubstrate.Provideimpalingpinsoflengthtoextendbeyondinsulationand

retaincapwasherwhenwasherisplacedonthepin.

2.7ADHESIVE:

A. Asrecommendedbythemanufactureroftheinsulation.

B. Asphalt:ASTMD312,TypeIIIorIV.

C. Mortar:ASTMC270,Type0.

2.8TAPE:

A. Pressuresensitiveadhesiveononeface.

B. Permratingofnotmorethan0.50.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION-GENERAL

A. Installinsulationwiththevaporbarrierfacingtheheatedside,unlessspecifiedotherwise.

B. Installrigidinsulatingunitswithjointscloseandflush,inregularcoursesandwithcrossjoints

broken.

C. Installbattorblanketinsulationwithtightjointsandfillingframingvoidcompletely.Sealcuts,

tears,andunlappedjointswithtape.

D. Fitinsulationtightagainstadjoiningconstructionandpenetrations,unlessspecifiedotherwise.

3.2ACOUSTICALINSULATION:

A. Fastenblanketinsulationbetweenmetalstudsandwallfurringwithcontinuouspressure

sensitivetapealongedgesoradhesive.


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B. Packinsulationarounddoorframesandwindowsandincracks,expansionjoints,controljoints,

doorsoffitsandothervoids.Packbehindoutlets,aroundpipes,ducts,andservicesencasedin

wallorpartition.Holdinsulationinplacewithpressuresensitivetapeoradhesive.

C. Donotcompressinsulationbelowrequiredthicknessexceptwhereembeddeditemsprevent

requiredthickness.

D. Whereacousticalinsulationisinstalledabovesuspendedceilingsinstallblanketatrightangles

tothemainrunnersorframing.Extendinsulationoverwallinsulationsystemsnotextendingto

structureabove.

E. Wheresemirigidinsulationisusedwhichisnotfullthicknessofcavity,adheretoonesideof

cavitymaintainingcontinuityofinsulationandcoveringpenetrationsorembedmentsin

insulation.

F. Wheresounddeadeningboardisshown,securewithadhesivetomasonryorconcretewallsand

withscrewstometalorwoodframing.Securesufficientlyinplaceuntilsubsequentcoveris

installed.Sealallcrackswithcaulking.

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SECTION078100APPLIEDFIREPROOFING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesspray-appliedmineralfiberandcementitiouscoveringstoprovidefire

resistancetointeriorstructuralsteelmembersshown.

B. TheWorkofthisSectionincludesrepairandreplacementofexistingappliedfireproofing

materialswhereremovedordamagedbythenewconstructionworkofthisProject.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A. SustainableDesignRequirements:Section018113,SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS.

1.3SUBMITTALS:



1.VolatileorganiccompoundspervolumeasspecifiedinPART2-PRODUCTS.

C. Installerqualifications.

D.Testinglaboratoryaccreditations.

E.Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Manufacturer'scompleteanddetailedapplicationinstructionsandspecifications.

2. Manufacturer'srepairandpatchinginstructions.

F. Certificates:

1. Certificatefromtestinglaboratoryattestingfireproofingmaterialandapplicationmethod

meetthespecifiedfireratings.

a. Listthicknessanddensityofmaterialrequiredtomeetfireratings.

b. Accompaniedbycompletetestreportandtestrecord.

2. Manufacturer'scertificateindicatingsprayed-onfireproofingmaterialsuppliedunderthe

Contractissamewithinmanufacturingtoleranceasfireproofingmaterialtested.

G. Miscellaneous:

1. Manufacturer'swrittenapprovalofsurfacestoreceivesprayed-onfireproofing.

2. Manufacturer'swrittenapprovalofcompletedinstallation.

3. Manufacturer'swrittenapprovaloftheapplicatorsoffireproofingmaterial.


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1.3PRODUCTDELIVERY,STORAGEANDHANDLING:

A. Delivertojob-siteinsealedcontainersmarkedandlabeledtoshowmanufacturer'snameand

brandandULcertificationmarkingsofcompliancewiththespecifiedrequirements.

B. Removedamagedoropenedcontainersfromthesite.

C. Storethematerialsofftheground,undercover,awayfromdampsurfaces.

D. Keepdryuntilreadyforuse.

E. Removematerialsthathavebeenexposedtowaterbeforeinstallationfromthesite.

1.4FIELDCONDITIONS:

A.Temperature:Donotapplyfireproofingwhensubstrateorambienttemperatureisbelow4

degreesC(40degreesF)unlesstemporaryprotectionandheatareprovidedtomaintain

temperatureatorabovestatedvalueduringapplicationandfor24hoursbeforeandafter

application.

B.Humidity:Maintainrelativehumiditylevelswithinlimitsrecommendedbyfireproofing

manufacturer.

C.Ventilation:Provideventilationtoproperlydrythefireproofingafterapplication.Providea

minimumoffour(4)airexchangesperhourbyforcedaircirculation.Whenpermittedby

ContractingOfficerRepresentative(COR),ventilatebynaturalcirculation.


A. InstallerQualifications:Afirmorindividualcertified,licensed,orotherwisequalifiedby

fireproofingmanufacturerasexperiencedandwithsufficienttrainedstafftoinstall

manufacturer’sproductsaccordingtospecifiedrequirements.Submitmanufacturer’s

certificationthateachinstalleristrainedandqualifiedtoinstallthespecifiedfireproofing.

Submitevidencethateachinstallerhasaminimumofthree(3)years’experienceanda

minimumoffour(4)installationsusingthespecifiedfireproofing.

B.TestingLaboratoryAccreditationRequirements:Constructionmaterialstestinglaboratoriesmust

beaccreditedbyalaboratoryaccreditationauthority.SubmitacopyoftheCertificateof

AccreditationandScopeofAccreditation.

C.TestforfireenduranceinaccordancewithASTME119,forfireratingspecified,inanationally

recognizedlaboratory.

D. Manufacturer'sinspectionandapprovalofsurfacestoreceivefireproofing.

E. Manufacturer'sapprovaloffireproofingapplications.

F. Manufacturer'sapprovalofcompletedinstallation.


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G. Manufacturer'srepresentativeistoobserveandadviseatthecommencementofapplication,

andisrequiredtovisitthesiteasrequiredthereafterforthepurposeofascertainingproper

application.


A. Publicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Publications

arereferencedinthetextbythebasicdesignationonly.

B. ASTMInternational(ASTM):

C841-03(R2013).........................InstallationofInteriorLathingandFurring

C847-14......................................MetalLath

D2240-05(R2010).......................TestMethodforRubberProperty–DurometerHardness


E119-12a....................................FireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

E605-93(R2011).........................ThicknessandDensityofSprayedFire-ResistiveMaterials

AppliedtoStructuralMembers

E736-00(R2011).........................Cohesion/AdhesionofSprayedFire-ResistiveMaterialsApplied

toStructuralMembers

E759-92(R2011).........................TheEffectofDeflectiononSprayedFire-ResistiveMaterial

AppliedtoStructuralMembers

E760-92(R2011).........................ImpactonBondingofSprayedFire-ResistiveMaterialAppliedto

StructuralMembers

E761-92(R2011).........................CompressiveStrengthofFire-ResistiveMaterialAppliedto

StructuralMembers

E859-93(R2011).........................AirErosionofSprayedFire-ResistiveMaterialsAppliedto

StructuralMembers

E937-93(R2011).........................CorrosionofSteelbySprayedFire-ResistiveMaterialAppliedto

StructuralMembers

E1042-02(R2014).......................Acoustically,AbsorptiveMaterialsAppliedbyTrowelorSpray.

G21-13.......................................DeterminingResistanceofSyntheticPolymericMaterialsto

Fungi

C. UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL):

FireResistanceDirectory...LatestEditionincludingSupplements


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D. WarnockHersey(WH):

CertificationListings..................LatestEdition

E. FactoryMutualSystem(FM):

ApprovalGuide..........................LatestEditionincludingSupplements

F.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA):



PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1SPRAYED-ONFIREPROOFING:

A. ASTME1042,Class(a),CategoryA.

1. TypeI,factorymixedcementitiousmaterialswithapprovedaggregate.

2. TypeII,factorymixedmineralfiberwithintegralinorganicbindersminimum240kgper

cubicmeter(15lb.percubicfeet)densityperASTME605testunlessspecifiedotherwise.

UseinareasthatarecompletelyencasedtomatchexistingTypeIImaterials.

B. Materialscontainingasbestosarenotpermitted.

C. Fireproofingcharacteristicswhenappliedinthethicknessanddensityrequiredtoachievethe

fire-ratingspecified.

Characteristic Test Results

1. Deflection ASTME759 Nocracking,spalling,ordelaminationwhenbackingtowhichitisappliedhasadeflectionupto1/120in3m(10ft.)

2. Corrosion-Resistance ASTME937 Nopromotionofcorrosionofsteel.

3. BondImpact ASTME760 Nocracking,spalling,ordelamination.

4. Cohesion/Adhesion(BondStrength)

ASTME736 Minimumcohesive/adhesivestrengthof9.57kPa(200lbfpersq.ft.)forprotectedareas.19.15kPa(400lbfpersq.ft.)forexposedareas.

5. AirErosion ASTME859 Maximumgainweightofthecollectingfilter0.27gmpersq.meter(0.025gmpersq.ft.).

6. CompressiveStrength ASTME761 Minimumcompressivestrength48kPa(1000psf).

7. SurfaceBurningCharacteristicswithadhesiveandsealertobeused

ASTME84 Flamespread25orlesssmokedeveloped50orless


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Characteristic Test Results

8. FungiResistance ASTMG21 Resistancetomoldgrowthwheninoculatedwithaspergillusniger(28daysforgeneralapplication)

2.2ADHESIVE:

A. BondingadhesiveforTypeII(fibrous)materialsasrecommendedandsuppliedbythe

fireproofingmaterialmanufacturer.

B. Adhesivemaybeanintegralpartofthematerialorappliedseparatelytosurfacereceiving

fireproofingmaterial.

2.3SEALER:

A. SealerforTypeII(fibrous)materialasrecommendedandsuppliedbythefireproofingmaterial

manufacturer.

B. Surfaceburningcharacteristicsasspecifiedforfireproofingmaterial.

C. Fungusresistant.

D. Sealermaybeanintegralpartofthematerialorappliedseparatelytotheexposedsurface.

Whenappliedseparatelyusecontrastingcolorpigmentedsealer,whitepreferred.

E.VOCcontent:ProducttocomplywithVOCcontentlimitsofauthoritieshavingjurisdictionandthe

followingVOClimitswhencalculatedaccordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24):

1.FlatPaintsandCoatings:50g/L.

2.NonflatPaintsandCoatings:150g/L.

3.Primers,Sealers,andUndercoaters:200g/L.

2.4WATER:

A. Clean,fresh,andfreefromorganicandmineralimpurities.

B. pHof6.9to7.1.

2.5MECHANICALBONDMATERIAL:

A. ExpandedMetalLath:ASTMC847,minimumweightof0.92kgpersquaremeter(1.7pounds

persquareyard)orasrequired,accordingtofire-resistancedesignsindicatedandfireproofing

manufacturer’swritteninstructions.

B. Fasteners:ASTMC841.

C.ReinforcingFabric:Glass-orcarbon-fiberfabricoftype,weight,andformrequiredtocomplywith

fire-resistancedesignsindicated;approvedandprovidedbyfireproofingmanufacturer.


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D.ReinforcingMesh:Metallicmeshreinforcementoftype,weight,andformrequiredtocomply

withfire-resistancedesignindicated;approvedandprovidedbyfireproofingmanufacturer.

Includepinsandattachments.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION:

A. Verifysurfacestoreceivefireproofingarecleanandfreeofdust,soot,oil,grease,watersoluble

materialsoranyforeignsubstancewhichwouldpreventadhesionofthefireproofingmaterial.

B. Verifyhangers,insertsandclipsareinstalledbeforetheapplicationoffireproofingmaterial.

C. Verifyductwork,piping,andotherobstructingmaterialandequipmentisnotinstalledthatwill

interferewithfireproofinginstallation.

D. Verifyconcreteworkonsteeldeckingandconcreteencasedsteeliscompleted.

E.Whenappliedinconjunctionwithroofstructuresorroofdecks,verifythatroofing,installationof

rooftopHVACequipment,andotherrelatedworkarecomplete.

F. Verifytemperatureandenclosureconditionsrequiredbyfire-proofingmaterialmanufacturer.

G.Conducttestsaccordingtofireproofingmanufacturer’swritteninstructionstoverifythat

substratesarefreeofsubstancescapableofinterferingwithbond.Submittestreport.

3.2APPLICATION:

A. Donotstartapplicationuntilwrittenapprovalhasbeenobtainedfrommanufacturerof

fireproofingmaterialsthatsurfaceshavebeeninspectedbythemanufacturerorhis

representative,andaresuitabletoreceivesprayed-onfireproofing.

B. Coordinateapplicationoffireproofingmaterialwithothertrades.

C.Coverotherworkandexterioropeningssubjecttodamagefromfalloutoroversprayof

fireproofingmaterialsduringapplication.

D. ApplicationofMetalLath:

1. ApplytobeamandcolumnshavingpaintedsurfaceswhichfailASTME736BondTest

requirementsinpre-applicationtestarea.

2. Applytobeamflanges305mm(12-inches)ormoreinwidth.

3. Applytocolumnflanges406mm(16-inches)ormoreinwidth.

4. Applytobeamorcolumnweb406mm(16-inches)ormoreindepth.

5. Tackweldormechanicallyfastenonmaximumof305mm(12-inch)center.

6. LapandtielathmemberinaccordancewithASTMC841.


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E. Mixandapplyinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.

1. Mechanicallycontrolmaterialandwaterratios.

2. Applyadhesiveandsealer,whennotanintegralpartofthematerials,inaccordancewith

themanufacturer'sinstructions.

3. ApplytodensityandthicknessindicatedinULFireResistanceDirectory,FMApprovalGuide,

orWHCertificationListingsunlessspecifiedotherwise.TestinaccordancewithASTME119.

4. MinimumASTME605applieddrydensitypercubicmeter(cubicfoot)fortheundersideof

thewalkondeck(interstitial)hungpurlinorbeamandsteeldeck,columnsininterstitial

spacesandmechanicalequipmentroomstobeasfollows:

a. TypeI-350kgpercubicmeter(22lb.percubicft.).

b. TypeII-240kgpercubicmeter(15lb.percubicft.).

F. Completeapplicationistobecompletedinonearea.InspectionandapprovalbyCORisrequired

beforeremovalofapplicationequipmentandproceedingwithfurtherwork.

3.3FIELDTESTS:

A. TheappliedfireproofingtobetestedbyaCORapprovedindependenttestinglaboratoryand

paidforbytheContractor.Submittestreportsdocumentingresultsoftestsontheapplied

materialintheproject.

B. CORwillselectareatobetestedinspecificbaysoneachfloorusingageometricgridpattern.

Applytestsampleevery929squaremeters(10,000squarefeet)offloorareaortwo(2)foreach

floor,whicheverproducesthegreatestnumberoftestareas.

C. TestforthicknessanddensityinaccordancewithASTME605.Areasshowingthicknesslessthan

thatrequiredasaresultoffireendurancetestarenotacceptable.

D. Areasshowinglessthanrequiredfireproofingcharacteristicsarenotsuitableforthefollowing

fieldtests.

1. Testforcohesion/adhesion:ASTME736.

2. Testforbondimpactstrength:ASTME760.

3.4PATCHINGANDREPAIRING:

A. Inspectaftermechanical,electricalandothertradeshavecompletedworkincontactwith

fireproofingmaterial,butbeforesprayedmaterialiscoveredbysubsequentconstruction.

B. Performcorrectivemeasuresinaccordancewithfireproofingmaterialmanufacturer's

recommendations.


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1. Resprayareasrequiringadditionalfireproofingmaterialtoprovidetherequiredthickness,

andreplacedislodgedorremovedmaterial.

2. Spraymaterialforpatchingbymachinedirectlyonpointtobepatched,orintoacontainer

andthenhandapply.

3. Donothandmixmaterial.

C. Repair:

1. Respraytestandrejectedareas.

2. Patchfireproofingmaterialwhichisremovedordisturbedafterapproval.

D. Performfinalinspectionofsprayedareasafterpatchingandrepair.

3.6SCHEDULE:

A. Applyfireproofingmaterialininteriorstructuralsteelmembersandonundersideofinterior

steelfloorandroofdeckstomatchfireratingofexistingsystems.

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SECTION079200JOINTSEALANTS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectioncoversinteriorsealantandtheirapplication,whereverrequiredforcomplete

installationofbuildingmaterialsorsystems.

1.2RELATEDWORK(INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOTHEFOLLOWING):

A.SustainableDesignRequirements:Section018113,SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS.

B.Glazing:Section088000,GLAZING.

C.SoundRatedGypsumPartitions/SoundSealants:Section092900,GYPSUMBOARD.//

D.MechanicalWork:

Section210511,COMMONWORKRESULTSFORFIRESUPPRESSION

Section220511,COMMONWORKRESULTSFORPLUMBING

Section230511,COMMONWORKRESULTSFORHVACANDSTEAMGENERATION.


A. InstallerQualifications:Anexperiencedinstallerwithaminimumofthree(3)years’experience

andwhohasspecializedininstallingjointsealantssimilarinmaterial,design,andextentto

thoseindicatedforthisProjectandwhoseworkhasresultedinjoint-sealantinstallationswitha

recordofsuccessfulin-serviceperformance.Submitqualification.

B. SourceLimitations:Obtaineachtypeofjointsealantthroughone(1)sourcefromasingle

manufacturer.

C. A.Contractoristosubmitwrittencertificationthatjointsareofthepropersizeanddesign,that

thematerialssuppliedarecompatiblewithadjacentmaterialsandbacking,thatthematerials

willproperlyperformtoprovidepermanentwatertight,airtightorvaportightseals(as

applicable),andthatmaterialssuppliedmeetspecifiedperformancerequirements.

1.5SUBMITTALS:




C.Installerqualifications.

D.Contractorcertification.

E. Manufacturer'sinstallationinstructionsforeachproductused.


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F. Curedsamplesofexposedsealantsforeachcolor.

G. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Primers

2. Sealingcompound,eachtype,includingcompatibilitywhendifferentsealantsareincontact

witheachother.

H.Manufacturerwarranty.

1.6PROJECTCONDITIONS:

A. EnvironmentalLimitations:

1. Donotproceedwithinstallationofjointsealantsunderfollowingconditions:

a. Whenambientandsubstratetemperatureconditionsareoutsidelimitspermittedby

jointsealantmanufacturerorarebelow4.4degreesC(40degreesF).

b. Whenjointsubstratesarewet.

B. Joint-WidthConditions:

1. Donotproceedwithinstallationofjointsealantswherejointwidthsarelessthanthose

allowedbyjointsealantmanufacturerforapplicationsindicated.

C. Joint-SubstrateConditions:

1. Donotproceedwithinstallationofjointsealantsuntilcontaminantscapableofinterfering

withadhesionareremovedfromjointsubstrates.

1.7DELIVERY,HANDLING,ANDSTORAGE:

A. Delivermaterialsinmanufacturers'originalunopenedcontainers,withbrandnames,dateof

manufacture,shelflife,andmaterialdesignationclearlymarkedthereon.

B. Carefullyhandleandstoretopreventinclusionofforeignmaterials.

C. Donotsubjecttosustainedtemperaturesexceeding32degreesC(90degreesF)orlessthan5

degreesC(40degreesF).

1.8DEFINITIONS:

A. DefinitionsoftermsinaccordancewithASTMC717andasspecified.

B. BackingRod:Atypeofsealantbacking.

C. BondBreakers:Atypeofsealantbacking.

D. Filler:Asealantbackingusedbehindaback-uprod.

1.9WARRANTY:

A. ConstructionWarranty:ComplywithFARclause52.246-21"WarrantyofConstruction".


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B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheirsealantforaminimumoffive(5)

yearsfromthedateofinstallationandfinalacceptancebytheGovernment.Submit

manufacturerwarranty.



referencedintextbybasicdesignationonly.


C509-06......................................ElastomericCellularPreformedGasketandSealingMaterial

C612-14......................................MineralFiberBlockandBoardThermalInsulation

C717-14a....................................StandardTerminologyofBuildingSealsandSealants

C734-06(R2012).........................TestMethodforLow-TemperatureFlexibilityofLatexSealants

afterArtificialWeathering

C794-10......................................TestMethodforAdhesion-in-PeelofElastomericJointSealants

C919-12......................................UseofSealantsinAcousticalApplications.

C920-14a....................................ElastomericJointSealants.

C1021-08(R2014).......................LaboratoriesEngagedinTestingofBuildingSealants

C1193-13....................................StandardGuideforUseofJointSealants.

C1248-08(R2012).......................TestMethodforStainingofPorousSubstratebyJointSealants

C1330-02(R2013).......................CylindricalSealantBackingforUsewithColdLiquidApplied

Sealants

C1521-13....................................StandardPracticeforEvaluatingAdhesionofInstalled

WeatherproofingSealantJoints

D217-10.....................................TestMethodsforConePenetrationofLubricatingGrease

D412-06a(R2013).......................TestMethodsforVulcanizedRubberandThermoplastic

Elastomers-Tension

D1056-14...................................SpecificationforFlexibleCellularMaterials—Spongeor

ExpandedRubber


C. Sealant,WaterproofingandRestorationInstitute(SWRI).

TheProfessionals’Guide

D.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA):


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1SEALANTS:

A.FloorJointSealant:

1. ASTMC920,TypeSorM,GradeP,Class25,UseT.

2.Providelocation(s)offloorjointsealantasfollows.

a.Seatsofmetalthresholdsexteriordoors.

b.Controlandexpansionjointsinfloors,slabs,ceramictile,andwalkways.

B.InteriorSealants:

1.VOCContentofInteriorSealants:Sealantsandsealantprimersusedinsidethe

weatherproofingsystemaretocomplywiththefollowinglimitsforVOCcontentwhen

calculatedaccordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24):

a.ArchitecturalSealants:250g/L.

b.SealantPrimersforNonporousSubstrates:250g/L.

c.SealantPrimersforPorousSubstrates:775g/L.

2. VerticalandHorizontalSurfaces:ASTMC920,TypeSorM,GradeNS,Class25,UseNT.

4.Providelocation(s)ofinteriorsealantasfollows:

a.Typicalnarrowjoint6mm,(1/4inch)orlessatwallsandadjacentcomponents.

b.Perimeterofdoors,windows,accesspanelswhichadjoinconcreteormasonrysurfaces.

c.Interiorsurfacesofexteriorwallpenetrations.

d.Jointsatmasonrywallsandcolumns,piers,concretewallsorexteriorwalls.

e.Perimeterofleadfacedcontrolwindowsandplasterorgypsumwallboardwalls.

f.Exposedisolationjointsattopoffullheightwalls.

g.Jointsbetweenbathtubsandceramictile;jointsbetweenshowerreceptorsandceramic

tile;jointsformedwherenonplanartilesurfacesmeet.

h.Jointsformedbetweentilefloorsandtilebasecove;jointsbetweentileanddissimilar

materials;jointsoccurringwheresubstrateschange.

i.Behindescutcheonplatesatvalvepipepenetrationsandshowerheadsinshowers.


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D.AcousticalSealant:

1. ConformingtoASTMC919;flamespreadof25orless;andasmokedevelopedratingof50

orlesswhentestedinaccordancewithASTME84.Acousticalsealanthaveaconsistencyof

250to310whentestedinaccordancewithASTMD217;remainflexibleandadhesiveafter

500hoursofacceleratedweatheringasspecifiedinASTMC734;andbenon-staining.

2.Providelocation(s)ofacousticalsealantasfollows:

a.Exposedacousticaljointatsoundratedpartitions.

b.Concealedacousticjointsatsoundratedpartitions.

c.Jointswhereitempass-throughsoundratedpartitions.

2.2COLOR:

A. Sealantsusedwithexposedmasonryaretomatchcolorofmortarjoints.

B. Sealantsusedwithunpaintedconcretearetomatchcolorofadjacentconcrete.

C. Colorofsealantsforotherlocationstobelightgrayoraluminum,unlessotherwiseindicatedin

constructiondocuments.

2.3JOINTSEALANTBACKING:

A. General:Providesealantbackingsofmaterialandtypethatarenonstaining;arecompatiblewith

jointsubstrates,sealants,primers,andotherjointfillers;andareapprovedforapplications

indicatedbysealantmanufacturerbasedonfieldexperienceandlaboratorytesting.

B. CylindricalSealantBackings:ASTMC1330,oftypeindicatedbelowandofsizeanddensityto

controlsealantdepthandotherwisecontributetoproducingoptimumsealantperformance:

1. TypeC:Closed-cellmaterialwithasurfaceskin.

C. ElastomericTubingSealantBackings:Neoprene,butyl,EPDM,orsiliconetubingcomplyingwith

ASTMD1056orsyntheticrubber(ASTMC509),nonabsorbenttowaterandgas,andcapableof

remainingresilientattemperaturesdowntominus32degreesC(minus26degreesF).Provide

productswithlowcompressionsetandofsizeandshapetoprovideasecondaryseal,tocontrol

sealantdepth,andotherwisecontributetooptimumsealantperformance.

D. Bond-BreakerTape:Polyethylenetapeorotherplastictaperecommendedbysealant

manufacturerforpreventingsealantfromadheringtorigid,inflexiblejoint-fillermaterialsor

jointsurfacesatbackofjointwheresuchadhesionwouldresultinsealantfailure.Provideself-

adhesivetapewhereapplicable.


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2.4FILLER:

A. Mineralfiberboard:ASTMC612,Class1.

B. Thicknesssameasjointwidth.

C. Depthtofillvoidcompletelybehindback-uprod.

2.6PRIMER:

A. Asrecommendedbymanufacturerofcaulkingorsealantmaterial.

B. Stainfreetype.

2.7CLEANERS-NONPOROUSSURFACES:

A. Chemicalcleanerscompatiblewithsealantandacceptabletomanufacturerofsealantsand

sealantbackingmaterial.Cleanerstobefreeofoilyresiduesandothersubstancescapableof

stainingorharmingjointsubstratesandadjacentnon-poroussurfacesandformulatedto

promoteadhesionofsealantandsubstrates.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSPECTION:

A. Inspectsubstratesurfaceforbondbreakercontaminationandunsoundmaterialsatadherent

facesofsealant.

B. Coordinateforrepairandresolutionofunsoundsubstratematerials.

C. Inspectforuniformjointwidthsandthatdimensionsarewithintoleranceestablishedbysealant

manufacturer.

3.2PREPARATIONS:

A. Preparejointsinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructionsandSWRI(TheProfessionals’

Guide).

B. Cleansurfacesofjointtoreceivecaulkingorsealantsleavingjointdrytothetouch,freefrom

frost,moisture,grease,oil,wax,lacquerpaint,orotherforeignmatterthatwouldtendto

destroyorimpairadhesion.

1. Cleanporousjointsubstratesurfacesbybrushing,grinding,blastcleaning,mechanical

abrading,oracombinationofthesemethodstoproduceaclean,soundsubstratecapableof

developingoptimumbondwithjointsealants.

2. Removelooseparticlesremainingfromabovecleaningoperationsbyvacuumingorblowing

outjointswithoil-freecompressedair.Porousjointsurfacesincludebutarenotlimitedto

thefollowing:


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a. Concrete.

b. Masonry.

c. Unglazedsurfacesofceramictile.

3. Removelaitanceandform-releaseagentsfromconcrete.

4. Cleannonporoussurfaceswithchemicalcleanersorothermeansthatdonotstain,harm

substrates,orleaveresiduescapableofinterferingwithadhesionofjointsealants.

Nonporoussurfacesincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

a. Metal.

b. Glass.

c. Porcelainenamel.

d. Glazedsurfacesofceramictile.

C. Donotcutordamagejointedges.

D. Applynon-stainingmaskingtapetofaceofsurfacesadjacenttojointsbeforeapplyingprimers,

caulking,orsealingcompounds.

1. Donotleavegapsbetweenendsofsealantbackings.

2. Donotstretch,twist,puncture,ortearsealantbackings.

3. Removeabsorbentsealantbackingsthathavebecomewetbeforesealantapplicationand

replacethemwithdrymaterials.

E. Applyprimertosidesofjointswhereverrequiredbycompoundmanufacturer'sprinted

instructionsorasindicatedbypre-constructionjointsealantsubstratetest.

1. Applyprimerpriortoinstallationofback-uprodorbondbreakertape.

2. Usebrushorotherapprovedmeansthatwillreachallpartsofjoints.Avoidapplicationtoor

spillageontoadjacentsubstratesurfaces.

3.3BACKINGINSTALLATION:

A. Installbackingmaterial,toformjointsenclosedonthreesidesasrequiredforspecifieddepthof

sealant.

B. Wheredeepjointsoccur,installfillertofillspacebehindthebackingrodandpositiontherodat

properdepth.

C. Cutfillersinstalledbyotherstoproperdepthforinstallationofbackingrodandsealants.

D. Installbackingrod,withoutpuncturingthematerial,toauniformdepth,withinplusorminus3

mm(1/8inch)forsealantdepthsspecified.


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E. Wherespaceforbackingroddoesnotexist,installbondbreakertapestripatbottom(orback)

ofjointsosealantbondsonlytotwoopposingsurfaces.

3.4SEALANTDEPTHSANDGEOMETRY:

A. Atwidthsupto6mm(1/4inch),sealantdepthequaltowidth.

B. Atwidthsover6mm(1/4inch),sealantdepth1/2ofwidthupto13mm(1/2inch)maximum

depthatcenterofjointwithsealantthicknessatcenterofjointapproximately1/2ofdepthat

adhesionsurface.

3.5INSTALLATION:

A. General:

1. Applysealantsandcaulkingonlywhenambienttemperatureisbetween

5degreesCand38degreesC(40degreesand100degreesF).

2. Donotinstallpolysulfidebasesealantswheresealantmaybeexposedtofumesfrom

bituminousmaterials,orwherewatervaporincontinuouscontactwithcementitious

materialsmaybepresent.

3. Donotinstallsealanttypelistedbymanufactureasnotsuitableforuseinlocations

specified.

4. Applycaulkingandsealingcompoundinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sprinted

instructions.

5. Avoiddroppingorsmearingcompoundonadjacentsurfaces.

6. Filljointssolidlywithcompoundandfinishcompoundsmooth.

7. Toolexposedjointstoformsmoothanduniformbeds,withslightlyconcavesurface

conformingtojointconfigurationperFigure5AinASTMC1193unlessshownorspecified

otherwiseinconstructiondocuments.Removemaskingtapeimmediatelyaftertoolingof

sealantandbeforesealantfacestartsto“skin”over.Removeanyexcesssealantfrom

adjacentsurfacesofjoint,leavingtheworkinginacleanfinishedcondition.

8. Finishpavingorfloorjointsflushunlessjointisotherwisedetailed.

9. Applycompoundswithnozzlesizetofitjointwidth.

10. Testsealantsforcompatibilitywitheachotherandsubstrate.Useonlycompatiblesealant.

Submittestreports.

11.Replacesealantwhichisdamagedduringconstructionprocess.

B.Forapplicationofsealants,followrequirementsofASTMC1193unlessspecifiedotherwise.Take

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C. InteriorSealants:Wheregypsumboardpartitionsareofsoundrated,firerated,orsmoke

barrierconstruction,followrequirementsofASTMC919onlytosealallcut-outsand

intersectionswiththeadjoiningconstructionunlessspecifiedotherwise.

1. Applya6mm(1/4inch)minimumbeadofsealanteachsideofrunners(tracks),including

thoseusedatpartitionintersectionswithdissimilarwallconstruction.

2. Coordinatewithapplicationofgypsumboardtoinstallsealantimmediatelypriorto

applicationofgypsumboard.

3. Partitionintersections:Sealedgesoffacelayerofgypsumboardabuttingintersecting

partitions,beforetapingandfinishingorapplicationofveneerplaster-jointreinforcing.

4. Openings:Applya6mm(1/4inch)beadofsealantaroundallcutoutstosealopeningsof

electricalboxes,ducts,pipesandsimilarpenetrations.Tosealelectricalboxes,sealsides

andbacks.

5. ControlJoints:Beforecontroljointsareinstalled,applysealantinbackofcontroljointto

reduceflankingpathforsoundthroughcontroljoint.

3.6CLEANING:

A. Freshcompoundaccidentallysmearedonadjoiningsurfaces:Scrapeoffimmediatelyandrub

cleanwithasolventasrecommendedbymanufactureroftheadjacentmaterialorifnot

otherwiseindicatedbythecaulkingorsealantmanufacturer.

B. Leaveadjacentsurfacesinacleanandunstainedcondition.

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079513-1of7

SECTION079513EXPANSIONJOINTCOVERASSEMBLIES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Sectionspecifiesfloor,andceilingbuildingexpansionjointassembliestoreplaceexistingunits

alteredorotherwiseremovedaspartoftheWorkofthisContract.

B. Typesofassemblies:

MetalPlateCover

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. SheetMetalExpansionJointSeals:Section076000,FLASHINGANDSHEETMETAL.

1.3QUALITYASSURANCE

A. ProjectConditions:

1. Checkactuallocationsofwallsandotherconstruction,towhichworkmustfit,byaccurate

fieldmeasurementsbeforefabrication.

2. Showrecordedmeasurementsonfinalshopdrawings.

B. FiretestsperformedbyFactoryMutual,UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,WarnockHerseyor

otherapprovedindependenttestinglaboratory.

1.4DELIVERYSTORAGEANDHANDLING

A. Takecareinhandlingofmaterialssoasnottoinjurefinishedsurfaceandcomponents.

B. Storematerialsundercoverinadryandcleanlocationofftheground.

C. Removematerialswhicharedamagedorotherwisenotsuitableforinstallationfromjobsite

andreplacewithacceptablematerials.

1.5SUBMITTALS



1. Submitcopiesofmanufacturer'scurrentliteratureanddataforeachitemspecified.

2. Clearlyindicatemovementcapabilityofcoverassemblies.

C. Certificates:Materialtestreportsfromapprovedindependenttestinglaboratoryindicatingand

interpretingtestresultsrelativetocomplianceoffire-ratedexpansionjointassemblieswith

requirementsspecified.

D. ShopDrawings:


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1. Showingfullextentofexpansionjointcoverassemblies;includelarge-scaledetailsindicating

profilesofeachtypeofexpansionjointcoverassembly,splicejointsbetweensections,

joinerswithothertypeassemblies,specialendconditions,anchorages,fasteners,and

relationshiptoadjoiningworkandfinishes.

2. Includedescriptionofmaterialsandfinishesandinstallationinstructions.

E. Samples:

1. Samplesofeachtypeandcolorofmetalfinishonmetalofsamethicknessandalloyusedin

work.


A. Publicationslistedformpartofthisspecificationtoextentreferenced.Publicationsarereferred

tointextbybasicdesignationonly.


A36/A36M-08............................StructuralSteel

A240/A240M-14........................StandardSpecificationforChromiumandChromium-Nickel

StainlessSteelPlate,SheetandStripforPressureVesselsand

forGeneralApplications.

A283/A283M-07........................LowandIntermediateTensileStrengthCarbonSteelPlates

A786/A786M-05(R2009)............RolledSteelFloorPlates

B36/B36M-08............................Brass,Plate,Sheet,Strip,andRolledBar

B121-01(R2006).........................LeadedBrassPlate,Sheet,StripandRolledBar

B209M-07..................................AluminumandAluminum-AlloySheetandPlate(Metric)

B221M-08..................................AluminumandAluminum-AlloyExtrudedBars,Rods,Wire,

Shapes,andTubes(Metric)

B455-10......................................Copper-ZincLeadAlloy(LeadedBrass)ExtrudedShapes

C864-05......................................DenseElastomericCompressionSealGaskets,SettingBlocks,

andSpacers

C920-11......................................ElastomericJointSealants

E119-10......................................FireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

E814-11......................................FireTestsofThrough-PenetrationFireStops

C. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Spec):

TT-P-645B..................................Primer,Paint,Zinc-Molybdate,AlkydType

D. TheNationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):


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AMP500Series..........................MetalFinishesManual.


251-06........................................TestsofFireEnduranceofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

F. UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL):

263-11........................................FireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. StainlessSteel:ASTMA240,Type302or304.

B. StructuralSteelShapes:ASTMA36.

C. SteelPlate:ASTMA283,GradeC.

D. RolledSteelFloorPlate:ASTMA786.

E. Aluminum:

1. Extruded:ASTMB221,alloy6063-T5.

2. PlateandSheet:ASTMB209,alloy6061-T6.

F. FireBarrier:

1. Designedforindicatedorrequireddynamicstructuralmovementwithoutmaterial

degradationorfatigue.

2. Testedinmaximumjointwidthconditionasacomponentofanexpansionjointcover

assemblyinaccordancewithUL263NFPA251,orASTME119andE814,includinghose

steamtestatfull-ratedperiod.

G. Accessories:

1. Manufacturer'sstandardanchors,fasteners,setscrews,spaces,flexiblesecondarywater

stopsorsealsandfillermaterials,draintubes,adhesiveandotheraccessoriesasindicated

orrequiredforcompleteinstallations.

2. Compatiblewithmaterialsincontact.

2.2FABRICATION

A. General:

1. Useceilingandwallexpansionjointcoverassembliesofsamedesignasfloortowalland

floortofloorexpansionjointcoverassemblies.Unlessshownotherwise.


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2. Provideexpansionjointcoverassembliesofdesign,basicprofile,materialsandoperation

indicatedrequiredtoaccommodatejointsizevariationsinadjacentsurfaces,andas

requiredforanticipatedstructuralmovement.

3. Delivertojobsitereadyforuseandfabricatedinaslargesectionsandassembliesas

practical.Assembliesidenticaltosubmittedandreviewedshopdrawings,samplesand

certificates.

4. Furnishunitsinlongestpracticablelengthstominimizenumberofendjoints.Provide

miteredcornerswherejointchangesdirectionsorabutsothermaterials.

5. Includeclosurematerialsandtransitionpieces,tee-joints,corners,curbs,cross-connections

andotherassemblies.

6. FirePerformanceCharacteristics:

a. Provideexpansionjointcoverassembliesidenticaltothoseofassemblieswhosefire

resistancehasbeendeterminedperASTME119andE814,NFPA251,orUL263

includinghosestreamtestatfull-ratedperiod.

b. Firerating:Notlessthanratingofadjacentfloororwallconstruction.

7. FireBarrierSystems:

a. Materialtocarrylabelofapprovedindependenttestinglaboratory,andbesubjectto

follow-upsystemforqualityassurance.

b. Includethermalinsulationwherenecessary,inaccordancewithabovetests,with

factorycutmitersandtransitions.

c. Forjointwidthsuptoandincluding150mm(sixinches),supplybarrierinlengthsupto

15000mm(50feet)toeliminatefieldsplicing.

d. Forjointwidthsofseveninchesandwider,supplybarrier3000mm(10-foot)modules

withoverlappingendsforfieldsplicing.

e. Forjointswithinenclosedspacessuchaschasewalls,include1mm(0.032-inch)thick

galvanizedsteelcoverwhereconventionalexpansionjointcoverisnotused.

8. SealStrip:Factory-formedandbondedtometalframesandanchormembers.

9. CompressionSeals:Prefabricatefromthermoplasticrubberordenseneoprenetosizesand

approximateprofilesshown.

B. Floor-to-FloorMetalPlateJoints:

1. Framesoneachsideofjointdesignedtosupportcoverplateofdesignshown.


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a. Continuousframedesignedtofinishflushwithadjacentfloorofprofileindicatedwith

seatingsurfaceandraisedfloorrimtoaccommodateflooring.

b. Provideconcealedboltandsteelanchorsforembedmentinconcrete.

c. Designedforfillermaterialsbetweenraisedrimofframeandedgeofcoverplatewhere

shown.

d. Frameandcoverplatesofsomemetalwhereexposed.

1) Designcoverplatestosupport180Kg(400lbs)per0.3squaremeters(1-square

foot).

2) Coverplatesfreeofrattleduetotraffic.

3) Nogapsorbudgesoccuronfillermaterialduringdesignmovementofjoint.

4) Providemanufacturer'scontinuousstandardflexiblevinylwaterstopunderfloor

jointcoverassemblies.

C. CeilingandSoffitAssemblies:

1. Variablemovementvinylinsertinmetalframeonbothsidesofjoint.

2. Designedforflushmountingwithnoexposedfasteners.

3. Vinylinsertlockedintometalframe.

4. Vinylandmetalfinishasspecifiedinsection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

5. Vinylinsertsemirigideitherflushfaceoraccordionshapeasshowedtospanjointwidth

withoutsagging.

2.3METALFINISHES

A. General:

1. Applyfinishesinfactoryafterproductsarefabricated.

2. Protectfinishesonexposedsurfaceswithprotectivecoveringbeforeshipment.

B. AluminumFinishes:

1. FinishlettersandnumbersforanodizedaluminumareinaccordancewiththeNAAMMAMP

501,AluminumAssociation'sDesignationSystem).

a. Clearanodizedfinish:AA-C22A41Chemicallyetchedmediummatte,clearanodic

coating,ClassIArchitectural,0.7-milthick.


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PART3EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

A. Manufacturer’srepresentativeshallmakeathoroughexaminationofsurfacesreceivingworkof

thissection.

B. Beforestartinginstallation,notifyprimecontractorofdefectswhichwouldaffectsatisfactory

completionofwork.

3.2PREPARATION

A. Verifymeasurementsanddimensionsatjobsiteandcooperateincoordinationandscheduling

ofworkwithworkofrelatedtrades.

B. Giveparticularattentiontoinstallationofitemsembeddedinconcreteandmasonrysoasnotto

delayjobprogress.

C. Providetemplatestorelatedtradeforlocationofsupportandanchorageitems.

3.3INSTALLATION

A. Installinaccordancewithmanufacturersinstallationinstructionsunlessspecifiedotherwise.

B. Provideanchoragedevicesandfastenersforsecuringexpansionjointassembliestoin-place

constructionincludingthreadedfastenerswithdrilled-infastenersformasonryandconcrete

whereanchoringmembersarenotembeddedinconcrete.Providemetalfastenersoftypeand

sizetosuittypeofconstructionindicatedandprovideforsecureattachmentofexpansionjoint

coverassemblies.

C. Performcutting,drillingandfittingrequiredforinstallationofexpansionjointcoverassemblies.

D. Installjointcoverassembliesintruealignmentandproperrelationshiptoexpansionjoint

openingandadjoiningfinishedsurfacesmeasuredfromestablishedlinesandlevels.

E. Allowforthermalexpansionandcontractionofmetaltoavoidbuckling.

F. Setfloorcoversatelevationsflushwithadjacentfinishedfloormaterialsunlessshown

otherwise.

G. Materialandmethodofgroutingfloorframessetinpreparedrecessesinaccordancewith


H. Locateceilingandsoffitcoversincontinuouscontactwithadjacentsurfaces.Securelyattachin

placewithrequiredaccessories.

I. Locateanchorsatintervalrecommendedbymanufacturer,butnotlessthan75mm(3-inches)

fromeachends,and,notmorethan600mm(24-inches)oncenters.


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J. Maintaincontinuityofexpansionjointcoverassemblieswithendjointsheldtoaminimumand

metalmembersalignedmechanicallyusingsplicejoints.

K. Cutandfitendstoproducejointsthatwillaccommodatethermalexpansionandcontractionof

metaltoavoidbucklingofframesorplates.

L. FlushMetalCoverPlates:

1. Secureflexiblefillerbetweenframessothatitwillcompressandexpand.

2. Adhereflexiblefillermaterialstoframeswithadhesiveorpressure-sensitivetapeas

recommendedbymanufacturer.

N. FireBarriers:

1. Installincompliancewithtestedassembly.

2. Installinfloorsandinfireratedwalls.

3. Usefirebarriersealantorcaulksuppliedwithsystem.

3.4PROTECTION

A. Takeproperprecautionstoprotecttheexpansionjointcoversfromdamageaftertheyarein

place.

B. Coverfloorjointswithplywoodwherewheeltrafficoccurs.

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081113-1of6

SECTION081113HOLLOWMETALDOORSANDFRAMES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiessteelframesandrelatedcomponents.

B. TermsrelatingtosteelframesasdefinedinANSIA123.1andasspecified.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. DoorHardware:Section087100,DOORHARDWARE.

B. Glazing:Section088000,GLAZING.

1.3TESTING

Anindependenttestinglaboratoryshallperformtesting.

1.4SUBMITTALS


B. ManufacturersLiteratureandData:

1. Firerateddoorsandframes,showingconformancewithNFPA80andUnderwriters

Laboratory,Inc.,orIntertekTestingServicesorFactoryMutualfireratingrequirements//

andtemperatureriseratingforstairwelldoors.Submitproofoftemperaturerating//.

2. Soundrateddoors,includingtestreportfromTestingLaboratory.

1.5SHIPMENT

A. Priortoshipmentlabeleachdoorandframetoshowlocation,size,doorswingandother

pertinentinformation.

B. Fastentemporarysteelspreadersacrossthebottomofeachdoorframe.

1.6STORAGEANDHANDLING

A. Storedoorsandframesatthesiteundercover.

B. Protectfromrustanddamageduringstorageanderectionuntilcompletion.




B. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Spec.):

L-S-125B.....................................Screening,Insect,Nonmetallic


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C. DoorandHardwareInstitute(DHI):

A115Series................................SteelDoorandFramePreparationforHardware,SeriesA115.1

throughA115.17(DatesVary)

D. SteelDoorInstitute(SDI):

113-01(R2006)..........................ThermalTransmittanceofSteelDoorandFrameAssemblies

128-09........................................AcousticalPerformanceforSteelDoorandFrameAssemblies

E. AmericanNationalStandardInstitute:

A250.8-2003(R2008).................SpecificationsforStandardSteelDoorsandFrames

F. AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM):

A167-99(R2009).........................StainlessandHeat-ResistingChromium-NickelSteelPlate,

Sheet,andStrip

A568/568-M-11.........................Steel,Sheet,Carbon,andHigh-Strength,Low-alloy,Hot-Rolled

andCold-Rolled

A1008-10...................................Steel,sheet,Cold-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,HighStrengthLow

AlloyandHighStrengthLowAlloywithImprovedFormability

B209/209M-10...........................AluminumandAluminum-AlloySheetandPlate

B221/221M-12...........................AluminumandAluminum-AlloyExtrudedBars,Rods,Wire,

ProfilesandTubes

D1621-10...................................CompressivePropertiesofRigidCellularPlastics

D3656-07...................................InsectScreeningandLouverClothWovenfromVinylCoated

GlassYarns

E90-09........................................LaboratoryMeasurementofAirborneSoundTransmissionLoss

ofBuildingPartitions

G. TheNationalAssociationArchitecturalMetalManufactures(NAAMM):

MetalFinishesManual(AMP500-06)

H. NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

80-13..........................................FireDoorsandFireWindows

I. UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL):

FireResistanceDirectory

J. IntertekTestingServices(ITS):

CertificationsListings…LatestEdition

K. FactoryMutualSystem(FM):ApprovalGuide


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. SheetSteel:ASTMA1008,cold-rolledforpanels(facesheets)ofdoors.

B. Anchors,FasteningsandAccessories:Fasteningsanchors,clipsconnectingmembersandsleeves

fromzinccoatedsteel.

C. PrimePaint:PaintthatmeetsorexceedstherequirementsofA250.8.

2.2METALFRAMES

A. General:

1. ANSIA250.8,1.3mm(0.053inch)thicksheetsteel,typesandstylesasshownorscheduled.

2. Framesforexteriordoors:Fabricatefrom1.7mm(0.067inch)thickgalvanizedsteel

conformingtoASTMA525.

3. Framesforlabeledfirerateddoors.

a. ComplywithNFPA80.TestbyUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,InchcapeTesting

Services,orFactoryMutual.

b. Fireratedlabelsofapprovinglaboratorypermanentlyattachedtoframesasevidenceof

conformancewiththeserequirements.Providelabelsofmetalorengravedstamp,with

raisedorincisedmarkings.

4. Framesfordoorsspecifiedtohaveautomaticdooroperators;Securitydoors(Type36);

servicewindow:minimum1.7mm(0.067inch)thick.

5. Knocked-downframesarenotacceptable.

B. ReinforcementandCovers:

1. ANSIA250.8for,minimumthicknessofsteelreinforcementweldedtobackofframes.

2. Providemortarguardssecurelyfastenedtobackofhardwarereinforcementsexcepton

lead-linedframes.

C. TerminatedStops:ANSIA250.8.

D. GlazedOpenings:

a. Integralstoponexterior,corridor,orsecuresideofdoor.

b. Designrabbetwidthanddepthtoreceiveglazingmaterialorpanelshownorspecified.

F. FrameAnchors:

1. Flooranchors:


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a. Wherefloorfillsoccur,provideextensiontypeflooranchorstocompensatefordepthof

fill.

b. Atbottomofjambuse1.3mm(0.053inch)thicksteelclipanglesweldedtojamband

drilledtoreceivetwo6mm(1/4inch)floorbolts.Use50mmx50mm(2inchby2inch)

9mmby(3/8inch)clipangleforleadlinedframes,drilledfor9mm(3/8inch)floor

bolts.

c. Wheremullionsoccur,provide2.3mm(0.093inch)thicksteelchannelanchors,drilled

fortwo6mm(1/4inch)floorboltsandframeanchorscrews.

d. Wheresillsectionsoccur,providecontinuous1mm(0.042inch)thicksteelroughbucks

drilledfor6mm(1/4inch)floorboltsandframeanchorscrews.Spacefloorboltsat50

mm(24inches)oncenter.

2. Jambanchors:

a. Locateanchorsonjambsneartopandbottomofeachframe,andatintermediatepoints

notover600mm(24inches)apart,exceptforfireratedframesspaceanchorsas

requiredbylabelingauthority.

b. Formjambanchorsofnotlessthan1mm(0.042inch)thicksteelunlessotherwise

specified.

c. Anchorssetinmasonry:Useadjustableanchorsdesignedforfrictionfitagainstthe

frameandforextensionintothemasonrynotlessthan250mm(10inches).Useoneof

followingtype:

1) Wirelooptypeof5mm(3/16inch)diameterwire.

2) T-shapeorstrapandstirruptypeofcorrugatedorperforatedsheetsteel.

d. Anchorsforstudpartitions:Eitherweldtoframeoruselock-insnap-intype.Provide

tabsforsecuringanchortothesidesofthestuds.

e. Anchorsforframessetinpreparedopenings:

1) Steelpipespacerswith6mm(1/4inch)insidediameterweldedtoplatereinforcing

atjambstopsorhatshapedformedstrapspacers,50mm(2inches)wide,weldedto

jambnearstop.

2) Drilljambstopandstrapspacersfor6mm(1/4inch)flatheadboltstopassthru

frameandspacers.

3) Twopieceframes:Subframeorroughbuckdrilledfor6mm(1/4inch)bolts.

f. Anchorsforobservationwindowsandothercontinuousframessetinstudpartitions.


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1) Inadditiontojambanchors,weldclipanchorstosillsandheadsofcontinuous

framesover1200mm(4feet)long.

2) Anchorsspaced600mm(24inches)oncentersmaximum.

g. Modifyframeanchorstofitspecialframeandwallconstructionandprovidespecial

anchorswhereshownorrequired.

2.3SHOPPAINTING

ANSIA250.8.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

A. Plumb,alignandbraceframessecurelyuntilpermanentanchorsareset.

1. Usetriangularbracingneareachcorneronbothsidesofframeswithtemporarywood

spreadersatmidpoint.

2. Usewoodspreadersatbottomofframeiftheshippingspreaderisremoved.

3. Protectframefromaccidentalabuse.

4. Whereconstructionwillpermitconcealment,leavetheshippingspreadersinplaceafter

installation,otherwiseremovethespreadersaftertheframesaresetandanchored.

5. Removewoodspreadersandbracesonlyafterthewallsarebuiltandjambanchorsare

secured.

B. FloorAnchors:

1. Anchorthebottomofdoorframestofloorwithtwo6mm(1/4inch)diameterexpansion

bolts.Use9mm(3/8inch)boltsonleadlinedframes.

2. Poweractuateddrivepinsmaybeusedtosecureframeanchorstoconcretefloors.

C. JambAnchors:

1. Anchorsinmasonrywalls:Embedanchorsinmortar.Fillspacebetweenframeandmasonry

wallwithgroutormortaraswallsarebuilt.

2. Coatframebackwithabituminouscoatingpriortoliningofgroutfillinginmasonrywalls.

3. Secureanchorstosidesofstudswithtwofastenersthroughanchortabs.Usesteeldrill

screwstosteelstuds.

4. Framessetinpreparedopeningsofmasonryorconcrete:Expansionbolttowallwith6mm

(1/4inch)expansionboltsthroughspacers.Wheresubframesorroughbucksareused,6

mm(1/4inch)expansionboltson600mm(24inch)centersorpoweractivateddrivepins


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600mm(24inches)oncenters.Securetwopieceframestosubframeorroughbuckwith

machinescrewsonbothfaces.

D. Installanchorsforlabeledfirerateddoorstoprovideratingasrequired.

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SECTION081400INTERIORWOODDOORS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiesinteriorflushdoorswithprefinish,prefitoption.

B. Sectionincludesfirerateddoors.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Metaldoorframes:Section081113,HOLLOWMETALDOORSANDFRAMES.

B. Doorhardwareincludinghardwarelocation(height):Section087100,DOORHARDWARE.

C. Installationofdoorsandhardware:Section081113,HOLLOWMETALDOORSANDFRAMES,

Section081400,WOODDOORS,orSection087100,DOORHARDWARE.

D. Glazing:Section088000,GLAZING.

E. Cardreadersandbiometricdevices:Section281300,ACCESSCONTROL

L. Intrusionalarm:Section281611,INTRUSIONDETECTIONSYSTEM

M. Securitymonitors:Section285100,SECURITYCONTROLCENTER

1.3SUBMITTALS


B. Samples:

1. Cornersectionofflushveneereddoor300mm(12inches)square,showingdetailsof

construction,labeledtoshowgradeandtypenumberandconformancetospecified

standard.

2. Veneersample200mm(8inch)by275mm(11inch)by6mm(1/4inch)showingspecified

woodspeciessandedtoreceiveatransparentfinish.Factoryfinishveneersamplewherethe

prefinishedoptionisaccepted.

C. ShopDrawings:

1. Showeverydoorinprojectandschedulelocationinbuilding.

2. Indicatetype,grade,finishandsize;includedetailofglazing,louvers,soundgasketing,and

pertinentdetails.

3. Provideinformationconcerningspecificrequirementsnotincludedinthemanufacturer's

literatureanddatasubmittal.

D.


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Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Soundrateddoors,includingtestreportindicatingSTCratingperASTME90fromtest

laboratory.

2. LabeledfirerateddoorsshowingconformancewithNFPA80.

E. LaboratoryTestReports:

1. ScrewholdingcapacitytestreportinaccordancewithWDMAT.M.10.

2. SplitresistancetestreportinaccordancewithWDMAT.M.5.

3. Cycle/SlamtestreportinaccordancewithWDMAT.M.7.

4. Hinge-LoadingtestreportinaccordancewithWDMAT.M.8.

1.4WARRANTY

A. DoorsaresubjecttotermsofArticletitled“WarrantyofConstruction”,FARclause52.246-21,

exceptthatwarrantyshallbeasfollows:

1. Forinteriordoors,manufacturer’swarrantyforlifetimeoforiginalinstallation.

2. SpecifiedSTCRATINGforsoundretardantrateddoorassemblyinplace.//

1.5DELIVERYANDSTORAGE

A. Factorysealdoorsandaccessoriesinminimumof6millpolyethylenebagsorcardboard

packageswhichshallremainunbrokenduringdeliveryandstorage.

B. StoreinaccordancewithWDMAI.S.1-A,JobSiteInformation.

C. Labelpackagefordooropeningwhereused.


Publicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtoextentreferenced.Publicationsare


B. WindowandDoorManufacturersAssociation(WDMA):

I.S.1A-13.....................................ArchitecturalWoodFlushDoors

I.S.4-13.......................................Water-RepellentPreservativeNon-PressureTreatmentfor

Millwork

I.S.6A-13.....................................ArchitecturalWoodStileandRailDoors

T.M.6-14....................................Adhesive(GlueBond)DurabilityTestMethod

T.M.7-14....................................Cycle-SlamTestMethod

T.M.8-14....................................HingeLoadingTestMethod

T.M.10-14..................................ScrewholdingTestMethod


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80-13..........................................FireDoorsandOtherOpeningProtectives

252-12........................................FireTestsofDoorAssemblies

D. ASTMInternational(ASTM):

E90-09........................................LaboratoryMeasurementsofAirborneSoundTransmissionLoss

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1FLUSHDOORS

A. General:

1. MeetrequirementsofWDMAI.S.1-A,ExtraHeavyDuty.

2. Adhesive:TypeII

3. Thickness:45mm(1-3/4inches)unlessotherwiseshownorspecified.

B. FaceVeneer:

1. InaccordancewithWDMAI.S.1-A.

2. Onespeciesthroughouttheprojectunlessscheduledorotherwiseshown.

3. Fortransparentfinishes:PremiumGrade.whitemaple,whiteBirch,orwhiteoak.

a. Agradefaceveneerstandardoptional.

b. AAgradefaceveneer

c. Matchfaceveneersfordoorsforuniformeffectofcolorandgrainatjoints.

d. Dooredgesshallbesamespeciesasdoorfaceveneerexceptmaplemaybeusedfor

stilefaceveneeronbirchdoors.

e. Inexistingbuildings,wheredoorsareindicatedtohavetransparentfinish,usewood

speciesandgradeoffaceveneerstomatchadjacentexistingdoorstypically.

4. Forpaintedfinishes:CustomGrade,milloptionclosegrainedhardwood,premiumor

mediumdensityoverlay.DonotuseLauan.

5. Factorysanddoorsforfinishing.

C. Woodforstops,louvers,muntinsandmoldingsofflushdoorsrequiredtohavetransparent

finish:

1. SolidWoodofsamespeciesasfaceveneer,exceptmaplemaybeusedonbirchdoors.

2. Glazing:


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a. Onnon-labeleddoorsuseappliedwoodstopsnailedtightonroomsideandattachedon

oppositesidewithflathead,countersunkwoodscrews,spacedapproximately125mm

(5inches)oncenters.

b. Usestainlesssteelordullchromeplatedbrassscrewsforexteriordoors.

3. WoodLouvers:

a. Doormanufacturer'sstandardproduct,fabricatedofsolidwoodsections.

b. WoodSlats:Notlessthan5mm(3/16inch)thick.

c. Stilesroutedouttoreceiveslats.

d. Securelouversinpreparedcutoutswithwoodstops.

E. Fireratedwooddoors,provideasindicatedontheDrawings:

1. FirePerformanceRating:

a. “B”label,1-1/2hours.

b. “C”label,3/4hour.

2. Labels:

a. DoorsshallconformtotherequirementsofASTME2074,orNFPA252,and,carryan

identifyinglabelfromaqualifiedtestingandinspectionagencyforclassofdooror

openingshowndesignatingfireperformancerating.

b. Metallabelswithraisedorincisedmarkings.

3. PerformanceCriteriaforStilesofdoorsutilizingstandardmortiseleafhinges:

a. HingeLoading:WDMAT.M.8.Averageof10testsamplesforExtraHeavyDutydoors.

b. Directscrewwithdrawal:WDMAT.M.10forExtraHeavyDutydoors.Averageof10test

samplesusingasteel,fullythreaded#12woodscrew.

c. CycleSlam:1,000,000cycleswithnoloosehingescrewsorothervisiblesignsoffailure

whentestedinaccordancewithWDMA

T.M.7.

4. AdditionalHardwareReinforcement:

a. Providefirerateddoorswithhardwarereinforcementblocking.

b. Sizeoflockblocksasrequiredtosecurehardwarespecified.

c. Top,bottomandintermediaterailblocksshallmeasurenotlessthan125mm(five

inches)minimumbyfullcorewidth.

d. Reinforcementblockingincompliancewithmanufacturer'slabelingrequirements.

e. Mineralmaterialsimilartocoreisnotacceptable.


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5. OtherCoreComponents:Manufacturer'sstandardasallowedbythelabelingrequirements.

6. Providesteelframeapprovedforuseinlabeleddoorsforvisionpanels.

7. Providesteelastragalonpairofdoors.

2.2IMPACTRESISTANTFACEDWOODDOORS

A. General:

1. Complywithapplicablerequirementsabovefortypicalwooddoors,exceptprovideboth

primaryfacesanddooredgesfacedwithanimpactresistantresilientfinish.

B. ImpactResistantDoorFinish:

1. Provideresilientmaterialconsistingofhighimpactresistantextrudedacrylicvinyl,polyvinyl

chloride,orinjectionmoldedthermalplasticconformingtothefollowing:

a. Minimumimpactresistanceof960.8N-m/m(18ft.-lbs./sq.inch)whentestedin

accordancewithASTMD256(Izodimpact,ft.-lbs.perinchnotched).

b. Class1fireratingwhentestedinaccordancewithASTME84,havingamaximumflame

spreadof25andasmokedevelopedratingof450orless.

c. Ratedself-extinguishingwhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD635.

d. ProvidemateriallabeledandtestedbyUnderwritersLaboratoriesorotherapproved

independenttestinglaboratory.

e. Provideresilientmaterialforprotectiononfirerateddoorsandframesassembliesthat

islistedbythetestinglaboratoryperformingthetests.

f.Provideresilientmaterialinstalledonfireratedwood/steeldoorandframeassemblies

thathavebeentestedonsimilartypeassemblies.Testresultsofmaterialtestedonany

othercombinationofdoorandframeassemblyarenotacceptable.

g.ProvideintegralcolorwithcoloredcomponentsmatchedinaccordancewithSAEJ1545

towithinplusorminus1.0ontheCIE-LCHscales.

h.Provideimpactresistantfinishincolorsasselectedfrommanufacturer’sfullrangeof

availablecoloroptions.

2.3PREFINISH,PREFITOPTION

A. Flushdoorsmaybefactorymachinedtoreceivehardware,bevels,undercuts,cutouts,

accessoriesandfittingforframe.

B. Factoryfittingtoconformtospecificationforshopandfieldfitting,includingfactoryapplication

ofsealertoedgeandroutings.


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C. Flushdoorstoreceivetransparentfinish(inadditiontobeingprefit)shallbefactoryfinishedas

follows:

1. WDMAI.S.1-ASectionF-3specificationforSystemTR-4,ConversionVarnishorSystemTR-5,

CatalyzedVinyl.

2. UsestainwhenrequiredtoproducethefinishspecifiedinSection090600SHEDULEFOR

FINISHES.

2.4IDENTIFICATIONMARK:

A. Ontopedgeofdoor.

B. Eitherastamp,brandorotherindeliblemark,givingmanufacturer’sname,door’stradename,

constructionofdoor,codedateofmanufactureandquality.

C. Accompaniedbyeitherofthefollowingadditionalrequirements:

1. Anidentificationmarkoraseparatecertificationincludingnameofinspectionorganization.

2. Identificationofstandardsfordoor,includinggluetype.

3. Identificationofveneerandqualitycertification.

4. Identificationofpreservativetreatmentforstileandraildoors.

2.5SEALING:

Givetopandbottomedgeofdoorstwocoatsofcatalyzedpolyurethaneorwaterresistant

sealerbeforesealinginshippingcontainers.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1DOORPREPARATION

A. Field,shoporfactorypreparation:Donotviolatethequalifiedtestingandinspectionagency

labelrequirementsforfirerateddoors.

B. ClearancesbetweenDoorsandFramesandFloors:

1. Maximum3mm(1/8inch)clearanceatthejambs,heads,andmeetingstiles,anda19mm

(3/4inch)clearanceatbottom,exceptasotherwisespecified.

2. Maximumclearanceatbottomofsoundrateddoors,light-proofeddoors,doorsto

operatingrooms,anddoorsdesignatedtobefittedwithmechanicalseal:10mm(3/8inch).

C. Providecutoutsforspecialdetailsrequiredandspecified.

D. RoutdoorsforhardwareusingtemplatesandlocationheightsspecifiedinSection,087100

DOORHARDWARE.

E. Fitdoorstoframe,bevellockedgeofdoors3mm(1/8inch)foreach50mm(twoinches)of

doorthicknessandundercutwhereshown.

F. Immediatelyafterfittingandcuttingofdoorsforhardware,sealcutedgesofdoorswithtwo

coatsofwaterresistantsealer.

G. Finishsurfaces,includingbothfaces,topandbottomandedgesofthedoorssmoothtotouch.

H. Applyasteelastragalontheoppositesideofactivedooronpairsoffirerateddoors.

I. Applyasteelastragaltomeetingstyleofactiveleafofpairofdoorsordoubleegresssmoke

doors.

3.2INSTALLATIONOFDOORSAPPLICATIONOFHARDWARE

InstalldoorsandhardwareasspecifiedinthisSection.

3.3DOORPROTECTION

A. Asdoorinstallationiscompleted,placepolyethylenebagorcardboardshippingcontainerover

doorandtapeinplace.

B. Provideprotectivecoveringoverknobsandhandlesinadditiontocoveringdoor.

C. MaintaincoveringingoodconditionuntilremovalisapprovedbyResidentEngineer.

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DwightD.EisenhowerVAMedicalCenter RevisedIssueDate:01-15-16CorrectPatientPrivacyWardA2 Project#589A6-15-215

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SECTION087100DOORHARDWARE

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Doorhardwareandrelateditemsnecessaryforcompleteinstallationandoperationofdoors.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Caulking:Section079200JOINTSEALANTS.

B. ApplicationofHardware:

Section081400,WOODDOORS

Section081113,HOLLOWMETALDOORSANDFRAMES

C. Painting:Section099100,PAINTING.

D. FireDetection:Section283100,FIREDETECTIONANDALARM.

1.3GENERAL

A. AllhardwareshallcomplywithUFAS,(UniformFederalAccessibleStandards)unlessspecified

otherwise.

B. Providerateddoorhardwareassemblieswhererequiredbymostcurrentversionofthe

InternationalBuildingCode(IBC).

C. HardwareforLabeledFireDoorsandExitDoors:ConformtorequirementsofNFPA80for

labeledfiredoorsandtoNFPA101forexitdoors,aswellastootherrequirementsspecified.

ProvidehardwarelistedbyUL,exceptwhereheaviermaterials,largesize,orbettergradesare

specifiedhereinunderparagraphHARDWARESETS.InlieuofULlabelingandlisting,testreports

fromanationallyrecognizedtestingagencymaybesubmittedshowingthathardwarehasbeen

testedinaccordancewithULtestmethodsandthatitconformstoNFPArequirements.

D. Hardwareforapplicationonmetalandwooddoorsandframesshallbemadetostandard

templates.Furnishtemplatestothefabricatoroftheseitemsinsufficienttimesoasnottodelay

theconstruction.

E. Thefollowingitemsshallbeofthesamemanufacturer,exceptasotherwisespecified:

1. Mortiselocksets.

2. Hingesforhollowmetalandwooddoors.

3. Surfaceappliedoverheaddoorclosers.

4. Exitdevices.

5. Floorclosers.


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1.4WARRANTY

A. Warrantyperiodshallbetwoyearsinlieuofoneyearforallitemsexceptasnotedbelow:

1. Locks,latchsets,andpanichardware:5years.

2. Doorclosersandcontinuoushinges:10years.

1.5MAINTENANCEMANUALS

A. InaccordancewithSection010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTSArticletitled"INSTRUCTIONS",

furnishmaintenancemanualsandinstructionsonalldoorhardware.Provideinstallation

instructionswiththesubmittaldocumentation.

1.6SUBMITTALS

A. SubmittalsshallbeinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAAND

SAMPLES.Submit6copiesofthescheduleperSection013323.Submit2finalcopiesofthefinal

approvedschedulestoVAMCLocksmithasrecordcopies(VISNLocksmithiftheVAMCdoesnot

havealocksmith).

B. HardwareSchedule:Prepareandsubmithardwarescheduleinthefollowingform:

HardwareItem

Quantity Size ReferencePublicationTypeNo.

Finish Mfr.NameandCatalogNo.

KeyControlSymbols

ULMark(iffireratedandlisted)

ANSI/BHMAFinishDesignation

C. SamplesandManufacturers'Literature:

1. Samples:Allhardwareitems(proposedfortheproject)thathavenotbeenpreviously

approvedbyBuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociationshallbesubmittedforapproval.

Tagandmarkallitemswithmanufacturer'sname,catalognumberandprojectnumber.

2. Samplesarenotrequiredforhardwarelistedinthespecificationsbymanufacturer'scatalog

number,ifthecontractorproposestousethemanufacturer'sproductspecified.

D. CertificateofComplianceandTestReports:Submitcertificatesthathardwareconformstothe

requirementsspecifiedherein.Certificatesshallbeaccompaniedbycopiesofreportsas

referenced.Thetestingshallhavebeenconductedeitherinthemanufacturer'splantand


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certifiedbyanindependenttestinglaboratoryorconductedinanindependentlaboratory,

withinfouryearsofsubmittalofreportsforapproval.

1.7DELIVERYANDMARKING

A. Deliveritemsofhardwaretojobsiteintheiroriginalcontainers,completewithnecessary

appurtenancesincludingscrews,keys,andinstructions.Tagoneofeachdifferentitemof

hardwareanddelivertoResidentEngineerforreferencepurposes.Tagshallidentifyitemsby

ProjectSpecificationnumberandmanufacturer'scatalognumber.Theseitemsshallremainon

fileinResidentEngineer'sofficeuntilallothersimilaritemshavebeeninstalledinproject,at

whichtimetheResidentEngineerwilldeliveritemsonfiletoContractorforinstallationin

predeterminedlocationsontheproject.

1.8PREINSTALLATIONMEETING

A. Conveneapreinstallationmeetingnotlessthan30daysbeforestartofinstallationofdoor

hardware.Requireattendanceofpartiesdirectlyaffectingworkofthissection,including

ContractorandInstaller,Architect,ProjectEngineerandVALocksmith,HardwareConsultant,

andHardwareManufacturer’sRepresentative.Reviewthefollowing:

1. Inspectionofdoorhardware.

2. Jobandsurfacereadiness.

3. Coordinationwithotherwork.

4. Protectionofhardwaresurfaces.

5. Substratesurfaceprotection.

6. Installation.

7. Adjusting.

8. Repair.

9. Fieldqualitycontrol.

10.Cleaning.

1.9INSTRUCTIONS

A. HardwareSetSymbolsonDrawings:Exceptforprotectiveplates,doorstops,mutes,thresholds

andthelikespecifiedherein,hardwarerequirementsforeachdoorareindicatedondrawingsby

symbols.Symbolsforhardwaresetsconsistofletters(e.g.,"HW")followedbyanumber.Each

numberdesignatesasetofhardwareitemsapplicabletoadoortype.

B. Keying:AllcylindersshallbekeyedintoexistingGreatGrandMasterKeySystem.Provide

removablecorecylindersthatareremovableonlywithaspecialkeyortoolwithoutdisassembly


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ofknoborlockset.Cylindersshallbe6or7pintypetomatchexistingbuildingstandardsystem.

KeyinginformationshallbefurnishedatalaterdatebytheResidentEngineer.



publicationsarereferencedinthetextbythebasicdesignationonly.Intext,hardwareitemsare

referredtobyseries,types,etc.,listedinsuchspecificationsandstandards,exceptasotherwise

specified.


F883-04......................................Padlocks

E2180-07....................................StandardTestMethodforDeterminingtheActivityof

IncorporatedAntimicrobialAgent(s)InPolymericor

HydrophobicMaterials

C. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute/BuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociation

(ANSI/BHMA):

A156.1-06..................................ButtsandHinges

A156.2-03..................................BoredandPre-assembledLocksandLatches

A156.3-08..................................ExitDevices,Coordinators,andAutoFlushBolts

A156.4-08..................................DoorControls(Closers)

A156.5-14..................................CylindersandInputDevicesforLocks.

A156.6-05..................................ArchitecturalDoorTrim

A156.8-05..................................DoorControls-OverheadStopsandHolders

A156.11-14................................CabinetLocks

A156.12-05...............................InterconnectedLocksandLatches

A156.13-05................................MortiseLocksandLatchesSeries1000

A156.14-07...............................SlidingandFoldingDoorHardware

A156.15-06................................ReleaseDevices-CloserHolder,Electromagneticand

Electromechanical


A156.17-04...............................Self-ClosingHingesandPivots

A156.18-06................................MaterialsandFinishes

A156.20-06...............................StrapandTeeHinges,andHasps

A156.21-09................................Thresholds


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A156.22-05................................DoorGasketingandEdgeSealSystems

A156.23-04................................ElectromagneticLocks

A156.24-03................................DelayedEgressLockingSystems

A156.25-07...............................ElectrifiedLockingDevices

A156.26-06................................ContinuousHinges

A156.28-07...............................MasterKeyingSystems

A156.29-07...............................ExitLocksandAlarms

A156.30-03................................HighSecurityCylinders

A156.31-07...............................ElectricStrikesandFrameMountedActuators

A156.36-10................................AuxiliaryLocks

A250.8-03..................................StandardSteelDoorsandFrames

D. NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

80-10..........................................FireDoorsandOtherOpeningProtectives

101-09........................................LifeSafetyCode

E. UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL):

BuildingMaterialsDirectory(2008)

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1BUTTHINGES

A. ANSIA156.1.Provideonlythree-knucklehinges,exceptfive-knucklewheretherequiredhinge

typeisnotavailableinathree-knuckleversion(e.g.,sometypesofswing-clearhinges).The

followingtypesofbutthingesshallbeusedforthetypesofdoorslisted,exceptwhere

otherwisespecified:

1. InteriorDoors:TypeA8112/A5112fordoors900mm(3feet)wideorlessandType

A8111/A5111fordoorsover900mm(3feet)wide.Hingesfordoorsexposedtohigh

humidityareas(showerrooms,toiletrooms,kitchens,janitorrooms,etc.shallbeof

stainlesssteelmaterial.

B. Providequantityandsizeofhingesperdoorleafasfollows:

1. Doorsupto1210mm(4feet)high:2hinges.

2. Doors1210mm(4feet)to2260mm(7feet5inches)high:3hingesminimum.

3. Doorsgreaterthan2260mm(7feet5inches)high:4hinges.


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4. Doorsupto900mm(3feet)wide,standardweight:114mmx114mm(4-1/2inchesx4-

1/2inches)hinges.

5. Doorsover900mm(3feet)to1065mm(3feet6inches)wide,standardweight:127mmx

114mm(5inchesx4-1/2inches).

6. Doorsover1065mm(3feet6inches)to1210mm(4feet),heavyweight:127mmx114

mm(5inchesx4-1/2inches).

7. Provideheavy-weighthingeswherespecified.

8. Atdoorsweighing330kg(150lbs.)ormore,furnish127mm(5inch)highhinges.

C. SeeArticles"MISCELLANEOUSHARDWARE"and"HARDWARESETS"forpivotsandhingesother

thanbuttsspecifiedaboveandcontinuoushingesspecifiedbelow.

2.2CONTINUOUSHINGES

A. ANSI/BHMAA156.26,Grade1-600.

1. ListedunderCategoryNinBHMA's"CertifiedProductDirectory."

B. General:Minimum0.120-inch-(3.0-mm-)thick,hingeleaveswithminimumoverallwidthof4

inches(102mm);fabricatedtofullheightofdoorandframeandtotemplatescrewlocations;

withcomponentsfinishedaftermillinganddrillingarecomplete

C. Continuous,Barrel-TypeHinges:HingewithknucklesformedaroundaTeflon-coated6.35mm

(0.25-inch)minimumdiameterpinthatextendsentirelengthofhinge.

1. BaseMetalforExteriorHinges:Stainlesssteel.

2. BaseMetalforInteriorHinges://Stainlesssteel////Steel//.

3. BaseMetalforHingesforFire-RatedAssemblies://Stainlesssteel////Steel//.

4. Providewithnon-removablepin(hospitaltipoption)atlockableoutswingdoors.

5. Whererequiredtoclearadjacentcasing,trim,andwallconditionsandallowfulldoorswing,

providewidethrowhingesofminimumwidthrequired.

6. Providewithmanufacturer’scut-outsforseparatemortisedpowertransfersand/or

mortisedautomaticdoorbottomswheretheyoccur.

7. Wherethru-wirepowertransfersareintegraltothehinge,providehingewitheasily

removableportiontoalloweasyaccesstowiringconnections.

8. Wheremodelsarespecifiedthatprovideanintegralwrap-aroundedgeguardforthehinge

edgeofthedoor,providemanufacturer’sadjustablethreadedstudandmachinescrew

mechanismtoallowthedoortobeadjustedwithinthewrap-aroundedgeguard.


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2.3DOORCLOSINGDEVICES

A. Closingdevicesshallbeproductsofonemanufacturer//foreachtypespecified.//

2.4OVERHEADCLOSERS

A. ConformtoANSIA156.4,Grade1.

B. Closersshallconformtothefollowing:

1. Theclosershallhaveminimum50percentadjustableclosingforceoverminimumvaluefor

thatcloserandhaveadjustablehydraulicbackcheckeffectivebetween60degreesand85

degreesofdooropening.

2. Wherespecified,closershallhavehold-openfeature.

3. SizeRequirements:Providemulti-sizeclosers,sizes1through6,exceptwheremulti-size

closerisnotavailablefortherequiredapplication.

4. Materialofcloserbodyshallbeforgedorcast.

5. Armandbracketsforclosersshallbesteel,malleableironorhighstrengthductilecastiron.

6. Whereclosersareexposedtotheexteriororaremountedinroomsthatexperiencehigh

humidity,providecloserbodyandarmassemblyofstainlesssteelmaterial.

7. Closersshallhavefullsizemetalcover;plasticcoverswillnotbeaccepted.

8. Closersshallhaveadjustablehydraulicback-check,separatevalvesforclosingandlatching

speed,adjustableback-checkpositioningvalve,andadjustabledelayedactionvalve.

9. Providecloserswithanyaccessoriesrequiredforthemountingapplication,including(but

notlimitedto)dropplates,specialsoffitplates,spacersforheavy-dutyparallelarmfifth

screws,bull-noseorotherregulararmbrackets,longerorshorterarmassemblies,and

specialfactorytemplating.Providespecialarms,dropplates,andtemplatingasneededto

allowmountingatdoorswithoverheadstopsand/orholders.

10.Closerarmsorbackcheckvalveshallnotbeusedtostopthedoorfromoverswing,exceptin

applicationswhereaseparatewall,floor,oroverheadstopcannotbeused.

11.Provideparallelarmcloserswithheavydutyrigidarm.

12.Whereclosersaretobeinstalledonthepushsideofthedoor,provideparallelarmtype

exceptwhereconditionsrequireuseoftopjambarm.

13.Provideallsurfacecloserswiththesamebodyattachmentscrewpatternforeaseof

replacementandmaintenance.

14.Allclosersshallhavea1½”(38mm)minimumpistondiameter.


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2.5PIVOTSETS

A. ComplywithANSIA156.4.Providestainlesssteelfloorplatesforfloorpivots,exceptwhere

metalthresholdsoccur.

B. Pivotsfornon-labeleddoorsshallbecast,forgedorextrudedbrassorbronze.

2.5DOORSTOPS

A. ConformtoANSIA156.16.

B. Providedoorstopswhereveranopeneddoororanyitemofhardwarethereonwouldstrikea

wall,column,equipmentorotherpartsofbuildingconstruction.Forconcrete,masonryor

quarrytileconstruction,useleadexpansionshieldsformountingdoorstops.

C. Wherecylindricallockswithturnpiecesorpushbuttonsoccur,equipwallbumpersTypeL02251

(rubberpadshavingconcaveface)toreceiveturnpieceorbutton.

D. Providefloorstops(TypeL02141orL02161inofficeareas;TypeL02121x3screwsintofloor

elsewhere.Wallbumpers,whereused,mustbeinstalledtoimpactthetrimorthedoorwithin

theleadinghalfofitswidth.Floorstops,whereused,mustbeinstalledwithin4-inchesofthe

wallfaceandimpactthedoorwithintheleadinghalfofitswidth.

E. Wheredrywallpartitionsoccur,usefloorstops,TypeL02141orL02161inofficeareas,Type

L02121elsewhere.

F. ProvidestopTypeL02011,asapplicableforexteriordoors.Atoutswingdoorswherestopcan

beinstalledinconcrete,providestopmatedtoconcreteanchorsetin76mm(3-inch)core-

drilledholeandfilledwithquick-settingcement.

G. Omitstopswherefloormounteddoorholdersarerequiredandwhereautomaticoperated

doorsoccur.

H. Provideappropriaterollerbumperforeachsetofdoors(exceptwhereclosetdoorsoccur)

wheretwodoorswouldinterferewitheachotherinswinging.

I. Provideappropriatedoormountedstopondoorsinindividualtoiletswherefloororwall

mountedstopscannotbeused.

J. ProvideoverheadsurfaceappliedstopTypeC02541,ANSIA156.8onpatienttoiletdoorsin

bedroomswheretoiletdoorcouldcomeincontactwiththebedroomdoor.

K. Providedoorstopsondoorswherecombinationclosermagneticholdersarespecified,except

wherewallstopscannotbeusedorwherefloorstopscannotbeinstalledwithin4-inchesofthe

wall.


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L. Wherethespecifiedwallorfloorstopcannotbeused,provideconcealedoverheadstops

(surface-mountedwhereconcealedcannotbeused).

2.6OVERHEADDOORSTOPSANDHOLDERS

A. ConformtoANSIStandardA156.8.Overheadholdersshallbeofsizesrecommendedbyholder

manufacturerforeachwidthofdoor.Setoverheadholdersfor110degreeopening,unless

limitedbybuildingconstructionorequipment.ProvideGrade1overheadconcealedslidetype:

stop-onlyatrateddoorsandsecuritydoors,hold-opentypewithexposedhold-openon/off

controlatallotherdoorsrequiringoverheaddoorstops.

2.7FLOORDOORHOLDERS

A. ConformtoANSIStandardA156.16.ProvideextensionstrikesforTypesL01301andL01311

holderswherenecessary.

2.8LOCKSANDLATCHES

A. ConformtoANSIA156.2.Locksandlatchesfordoors45mm(1-3/4inch)thickorovershallhave

beveledfronts.Lockcylindersshallhavenotlessthan//sixpins//sevenpins//.Cylindersforall

locksetsshallberemovablecoretype.//Cylindersshallbefurnishedwithconstruction

removablecoresandconstructionmasterkeys.//Cylindershallberemovablebyspecialkeyor

tool.Constructallcoressothattheywillbeinterchangeableintothecorehousingsofallmortise

locks,rimlocks,cylindricallocks,andanyothertypelockincludedintheGreatGrandMaster

KeySystem.Disassemblyofleverorlocksetshallnotberequiredtoremovecorefromlockset.

Alllocksetsorlatchesondoubledoorswithfirelabelshallhavelatchboltwith19mm(3/4inch)

throw,unlessshorterthrowallowedbythedoormanufacturer’sfirelabel.Providetemporary

keyingdeviceorconstructioncoretoallowopeningandclosingduringconstructionandpriorto

theinstallationoffinalcores.

B. Inadditiontoaboverequirements,locksandlatchesshallcomplywithfollowingrequirements:

1. MortiseLockandLatchSets:ConformtoANSI/BHMAA156.13.Mortiselocksetsshallbe

series1000,minimumGrade2.Alllocksetsandlatchsets,exceptondesignateddoorsin

Psychiatric(MentalHealth)areas,shallhaveleverhandlesfabricatedfromcaststainless

steel.Providesectional(leverxrose)leverdesignmatchingbuildingstandardleverstyle.No

substitutelevermaterialshallbeaccepted.Alllocksandlatchsetsshallbefurnishedwith

122.55mm(4-7/8-inch)curvedlipstrikeandwroughtbox.Atoutswingpairswith

overlappingastragals,provideflatlipstripwith21mm(7/8-inch)lip-to-centerdimension.

LockfunctionF02shallbefurnishedwithemergencytools/keysforemergencyentrance.All


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lockcasesinstalledonleadlineddoorsshallbeleadlinedbeforeapplyingfinalhardware

finish.Furnisharmoredfrontsforallmortiselocks.Wheremortiselocksareinstalledin

high-humiditylocationsorwhereexposedtotheexterioronbothsidesoftheopening,

providenon-ferrousmortiselockcase.

2. CylindricalLockandLatchSets:leversshallmeetADA(AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct)

requirements.Cylindricallocksetsshallbeseries4000GradeI.Alllocksandlatchsetsshall

befurnishedwith122.55mm(4-7/8-inch)curvedlipstrikeandwroughtbox.Atoutswing

pairswithoverlappingastragals,provideflatlipstripwith21mm(7/8-inch)lip-to-center

dimension.ProvideleverdesigntomatchdesignselectedbyArchitectortomatchexisting

leverdesign.WheretwoturnpiecesarespecifiedforlockF76,turnpieceoninsideknob

shalllockandunlockinsideknob,andturnpieceonoutsideknobshallunlockoutsideknob

wheninsideknobisinthelockedposition.(Thisfunctionisintendedtoallowemergency

entryintotheseroomswithoutanemergencykeyoranyspecialtool.)

3. AuxiliarylocksshallbeasspecifiedunderhardwaresetsandconformtoANSIA156.36.

4. LocksondesignateddoorsinPsychiatric(MentalHealth)areasshallbepaddletypewith

arrowprojectioncoversandbeULListed.Providetheselockswithpaddleinthedown

positiononbothsidesofthedoor.Locksshallbefabricatedofwroughtstainlesssteel.

5. Privacylocksinnon-mental-healthpatientroomsshallhaveaninsidethumbturnforprivacy

andanoutsidethumbturnforemergencyentrance.Singleoccupancypatientprivacydoors

shalltypicallyswingout;wheresuchdoorscannotswingout,providecenter-pivoteddoors

withrescuehardware(seeHW-2B).

2.9PUSH-BUTTONCOMBINATIONLOCKS

A. ANSI/BHMAA156.5,Grade1.Batteryoperatedpushbuttonentry.

B. Construction:HeavydutymortiselockhousingconformingtoANSI/BHMAA156.13,Grade1.

LeverhandlesandoperatingcomponentsincompliancewiththeUFASandtheADAAccessibility

Guidelines.Matchleverhandlesoflocksandlatchsetsonadjacentdoors.

C. SpecialFeatures:Keyoverridetopermitamasterkeyedsecuritysystemandapushbutton

securitycodeactivatedpassagefeaturetoallowaccesswithoutusingtheentrycode.

2.10KEYS

A. Stampallkeyswithchangenumberandkeysetsymbol.Furnishkeysinquantitiesasfollows:

Locks/Keys Quantity

Cylinderlocks 2keyseach


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Cylinderlockchangekeyblanks 100eachdifferentkeyway

Master-keyedsets 6keyseach

GrandMastersets 6keyseach

GreatGrandMasterset 5keys

Controlkey 2keys

B. Psychiatrickeysshallbecutsothatfirsttwobittingsclosesttothekeyshoulderareshallowto

providegreaterstrengthatpointofgreatesttorque.

2.11KEYCABINET(REUSEEXISTINGCABINET)

2.12ARMORPLATES,KICKPLATES,MOPPLATESANDDOOREDGING

A. ConformtoANSIStandardA156.6.

B. Provideprotectiveplatesanddooredgingasspecifiedbelow:

1. Kickplates,mopplatesandarmorplatesofmetal,TypeJ100series.

2. Providekickplatesandmopplateswherespecified.Kickplatesshallbe200mm(8inches)

hightomatchexistingbuildingstandardkickplates(verifyheight).Kickplatesshallbe

minimum1.27mm(0.050inches)thick.Providekickplatesbeveledonall4edges(B4E).On

pushsideofdoorswherejambstopextendstofloor,makekickplates38mm(1-1/2inches)

lessthanwidthofdoor,exceptpairsofmetaldoorswhichshallhaveplates25mm(1inch)

lessthanwidthofeachdoor.Extendallotherkickandmopplatestowithin6mm(1/4inch)

ofeachedgeofdoors.Kickandmopplatesshallbuttastragals.Forjambstoprequirements,

seespecificationsectionspertainingtodoorframes.

3. Kickplatesarenotrequiredonfollowingdoorsides:

a. Armorplatesideofdoors;

b. Closetsideofclosetdoors;

4. ArmorplatesfordoorsarelistedunderArticle"HardwareSets".Armorplatesshallbe

thicknessasnotedinthehardwareset,875mm(35inches)highand38mm(1-1/2inches)

lessthanwidthofdoors,exceptonpairsofmetaldoors.Providearmorplatesbeveledonall

4edges(B4E).Platesonpairsofmetaldoorsshallbe25mm(1inch)lessthanwidthofeach

door.Wheretopofintermediaterailofdoorislessthan875mm(35inches)fromdoor

bottom,extendarmorplatestowithin13mm(1/2inch)oftopofintermediaterail.On

doorsequippedwithpanicdevices,extendarmorplatestowithin13mm(1/2inch)ofpanic

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5. Wherelouverorgrilleoccursinlowerportionofdoors,substitutestretcherplateandkick

plateinplaceofarmorplate.Sizeofstretcherplateandkickplateshallbe254mm(10

inches)high.

6. Providestainlesssteeledgeguardswheresospecifiedatwooddoors.Providemortisedtype

insteadofsurfacetypeexceptwheredoorconstructionand/orratingswillnotallow.

Provideedgeguardsofbevelandthicknesstomatchwooddoor.Provideedgeguardswith

factorycut-outsfordoorhardwarethatmustbeinstalledthroughorextendthroughthe

edgeguard.Providefull-heightedgeguardsexceptwheredoorratingdoesnotallow;in

suchcases,provideedgeguardstoheightofbottomoftypicallocksetarmorfront.Forward

edgeguardstowooddoormanufacturerforfactoryinstallationondoors.

2.13FLUSHBOLTS(AUTOMATIC)

A. ConformtoANSIA156.3.DimensionofflushboltsshallconformtoANSIA115.Boltsshall

conformtoUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,requirementsforfiredoorhardware.Flushbolts

shallautomaticallylatchandunlatch.FurnishdustproofstrikesconformingtoANSIA156.16for

bottomflushbolt.Faceplatesfordustproofstrikeshallberectangularandnotlessthan38mm

by90mm(1-1/2by3-1/2inches).

B. Atinteriordoors,provideautoflushboltslessbottombolt,unlessotherwisespecified,exceptat

woodpairswithfire-ratinggreaterthan20minutes;providefirepinsasrequiredbyautoflush

boltanddoorfirelabels.

2.14COORDINATORS

A. ConformtoANSIA156.16.Coordinators,whenspecifiedforfiredoors,shallcomplywith

UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,requirementsforfiredoorhardware.Coordinatormaybe

omittedonexteriorpairsofdoorswhereeitherdoorwillcloseindependentlyregardlessofthe

positionoftheotherdoor.Coordinatormaybeomittedoninteriorpairsofnon-labeledopen

whereopenbackstrikeisused.Openbackstrikeshallnotbeusedonlabeleddoors.Paint

coordinatorstomatchdoorframes,unlesscoordinatorsareplated.Providebartype

coordinators,exceptwheregravitycoordinatorsarerequiredatacousticpairs.Forbartype

coordinators,providefillerbarsforfullwidthand,asrequired,bracketsforpush-sidesurface

mountedclosers,overheadstops,andverticalrodpanicstrikes.

2.22THRESHOLDS

A. ConformtoANSIA156.21,millfinishextrudedaluminum,exceptasotherwisespecified.In

existingconstruction,thresholdsshallbeinstalledinabedofsealantwith¼-20stainlesssteel


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machinescrewsandexpansionshields.Innewconstruction,embedaluminumanchorscoated

withepoxyinconcretetosecurethresholds.Furnishthresholdsforthefullwidthofthe

openings.

B. Forthresholdsatelevatorsentrancesseeothersectionsofspecifications.

C. Atexteriordoorsandanyinteriordoorsexposedtomoisture,providethresholdwithnon-slip

abrasivefinish.

D. Providewithmiterreturnswherethresholdextendsmorethan12mm(0.5inch)beyondfaceof

frame.

2.23 AUTOMATICDOORBOTTOMSEALANDRUBBERGASKETFORLIGHTPROOFORSOUNDCONTROLDOORS

A. ConformtoANSIA156.22.Providemortiseorunder-doortype,exceptwherenotpractical.For

mortiseautomaticdoorbottoms,providetypespecificfordoorconstruction(woodormetal).

2.24MISCELLANEOUSHARDWARE

A. AccessDoors(includingSheetMetal,ScreenandWovenWireMeshTypes):Exceptforfire-rated

doorsanddoorstoTemperatureControlCabinets,equipeachsingleordoublemetalaccess

doorwithLockTypeE07213,conformingtoANSIA156.11.Keylocksasdirected.Shiplock

prepaidtothedoormanufacturer.Hingesshallbeprovidedbydoormanufacturer.

C. Mutes:ConformtoANSIA156.16.ProvidedoormutesordoorsilencersTypeL03011orL03021,

dependingonframematerial,ofwhiteorlightgraycolor,oneachsteelorwooddoorframe,

exceptatfire-ratedframes,lead-linedframesandframesforsound-resistant,lightproofand

electromagneticallyshieldeddoors.Furnish3mutesforsingledoorsand2mutesforeachpair

ofdoors,exceptdouble-actingdoors.Provide4mutesorsilencersforframesforeachDutch

typedoor.Provide2mutesforeachedgeofslidingdoorwhichwouldcontactdoorframe.

2.25FINISHES

A. ExposedsurfacesofhardwareshallhaveANSIA156.18,finishesasspecifiedbelow.Finisheson

allhinges,pivots,closers,thresholds,etc.,shallbeasspecifiedbelowunder"Miscellaneous

Finishes."Forfieldpainting(finalcoat)offerroushardware,seeSection099100,PAINTING.

B. 626or630:Allsurfacesonexteriorandinteriorofbuildings,exceptwhereotherfinishesare

specified.

C. MiscellaneousFinishes:

1. Hinges--exteriordoors:626or630.

2. Hinges--interiordoors:652or630.


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3. Pivots:Matchdoortrim.

4. DoorClosers:Factoryappliedpaintfinish.DullorSatinAluminumcolor.

5. Thresholds:Millfinishaluminum.

6. Coverplatesforfloorhingesandpivots:630.

7. Otherprimedsteelhardware:600.

D. HardwareFinishesforExistingBuildings:U.S.Standardfinishesshallmatchfinishesofhardware

in(similar)existingspaces.

E. Anti-microbialCoating:Allhand-operatedhardware(levers,pulls,pushbars,pushplates,

paddles,andpanicbars)shallbeprovidedwithananti-microbial/anti-fungalcoatingthathas

passedASTME2180tests.Coatingtoconsistofionicsilver(Ag+).Silverionssurroundbacterial

cells,inhibitinggrowthofbacteria,mold,andmildewbyblockadingfoodandrespiration

supplies.

2.26BASEMETALS

A. ApplyspecifiedU.S.Standardfinishesondifferentbasemetalsasfollowing:

Finish BaseMetal

652 Steel

626 Brassorbronze

630 Stainlesssteel

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1HARDWAREHEIGHTS

A. Forexistingbuildingslocatehardwareondoorsatheightstomatchexistinghardware.The

Contractorshallvisitthesite,verifylocationofexistinghardwareandsubmitlocationstoVA

ResidentEngineerforapproval.

B. HardwareHeightsfromFinishedFloor:

1. Exitdevicescenterlineofstrike(whereapplicable)1024mm(40-5/16inches).

2. Locksetsandlatchsetscenterlineofstrike1024mm(40-5/16inches).

3. Deadlockscenterlineofstrike1219mm(48inches).

4. Hospitalarmpull1168mm(46inches)tocenterlineofbottomsupportingbracket.

5. Centerlineofdoorpullstobe1016mm(40inches).

6. Pushplatesandpush-pullshallbe1270mm(50inches)totopofplate.

7. Push-pulllatchtobe1024mm(40-5/16inches)tocenterlineofstrike.


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8. Locateotherhardwareatstandardcommercialheights.Locatepushandpullplatesto

preventconflictwithotherhardware.

3.2INSTALLATION

A. Closerdevices,includingthosewithhold-openfeatures,shallbeequippedandmountedto

providemaximumdooropeningpermittedbybuildingconstructionorequipment.Closersshall

bemountedonsideofdoorinsiderooms,insidestairs,andawayfromcorridors.Atexterior

doors,closersshallbemountedoninteriorside.Whereclosersaremountedondoorstheyshall

bemountedwithsexnutsandbolts;footshallbefastenedtoframewithmachinescrews.

B. HingeSizeRequirements:

DoorThickness DoorWidth HingeHeight

45mm(1-3/4inch) 900mm(3feet)andless 113mm(4-1/2inches)

45mm(1-3/4inch) Over900mm(3feet)butnotmorethan1200mm(4feet)

125mm(5inches)

35mm(1-3/8inch)(hollowcorewooddoors)

Notover1200mm(4feet) 113mm(4-1/2inches)

C. Hingeleavesshallbesufficientlywidetoallowdoorstoswingclearofdoorframetrimand

surroundingconditions.

D. Wherenewhingesarespecifiedfornewdoorsinexistingframesorexistingdoorsinnew

frames,sizesofnewhingesshallmatchsizesofexistinghinges;or,contractormayreuseexisting

hingesprovidedhingesarerestoredtosatisfactoryoperatingconditionasapprovedbyResident

Engineer.Existinghingesshallnotbereusedondooropeningshavingnewdoorsandnew

frames.Coordinatepreparationforhingecut-outsandscrew-holelocationsondoorsand

frames.

E. HingesRequiredPerDoor:

Doors1500mm(5ft)orlessinheight 2butts

Doorsover1500mm(5ft)highandnotover2280mm(7ft6in)high 3butts

Doorsover2280mm(7feet6inches)high 4butts

Dutchtypedoors 4butts

Doorswithspringhinges1370mm(4feet6inches)highorless 2butts

Doorswithspringhingesover1370mm(4feet6inches) 3butts


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F. Fastenings:Suitablesizeandtypeandshallharmonizewithhardwareastomaterialandfinish.

Providemachinescrewsandleadexpansionshieldstosecurehardwaretoconcrete,ceramicor

quarryfloortile,orsolidmasonry.Fiberorrawlplugsandadhesivesarenotpermitted.All

fasteningsexposedtoweathershallbeofnonferrousmetal.

G. Afterlockshavebeeninstalled;showinpresenceofResidentEngineerthatkeysoperatetheir

respectivelocksinaccordancewithkeyingrequirements.(Allkeys,MasterKeylevelandabove

shallbesentRegisteredMailtotheMedicalCenterDirectoralongwiththebittinglist.Alsoa

copyoftheinvoiceshallbesenttotheResidentEngineerforhisrecords.)Installationoflocks

whichdonotmeetspecifiedkeyingrequirementsshallbeconsideredsufficientjustificationfor

rejectionandreplacementofalllocksinstalledonproject.

3.3FINALINSPECTION

A. InstallertoprovidelettertoVAResident/ProjectEngineerthatuponcompletion,installerhas

visitedtheProjectandhasaccomplishedthefollowing:

1. Re-adjusthardware.

2. Evaluatemaintenanceproceduresandrecommendchangesoradditions,andinstructVA

personnel.

3. Identifyitemsthathavedeterioratedorfailed.

4. Submitwrittenreportidentifyingproblems.

3.4DEMONSTRATION

A. Demonstrateefficacyofmechanicalhardwareandelectrical,andelectronichardwaresystems,

includingadjustmentandmaintenanceprocedures,tosatisfactionofResident/ProjectEngineer

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3.5HARDWARESETS

A. Followingsetsofhardwarecorrespondtohardwaresymbolsshownondrawings.Onlythose

hardwaresetsthatareshownondrawingswillberequired.Disregardhardwaresetslistedin

specificationsbutnotshownondrawings.

B. HardwareConsultantworkingonaprojectwillberesponsibleforprovidingadditional

informationregardingthesehardwaresets.Thenumbersshowninthefollowingsetscomefrom

BHMAstandards.

INTERIORSINGLEDOORS

SET#HW-1(TypicalPatient/BariatricRoomDoors–perschedule)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED 1 ContinuousHinge 1 DoorPullw/Plate J401xJ3021 PushPlate J3021 KickPlate J1021 MopPlate(@InswingDoors) J1031 Closer C02011/C020211 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE3 Silencers L03011

SET#HW-1B(TypicalAnteRoomstoPatientRooms–perschedule)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED/RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XSWING-CLEARXADJUSTA-SCREWS1 HospitalLatch F01xPADDLESPOINTINGDOWN1 ArmorPlate J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS1 Closer C02011/C020211 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSeals R0Y164

ELECTRIC HARDWARE ABBREVIATIONS LEGEND:

ADO = Automatic Door Operator

EMCH = Electro-Mechanical Closer-Holder

MHO = Magnetic Hold-Open (wall- or floor-mounted)


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SET#HW-2B(TubRoomDoor#208)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED 1 CenterPivotSet C070421 PrivacyLock F02-MODxTHUMBTURNBOTHSIDESX OCCUPANCYINDICATOR1 RescueStop A1882(double-lippedstrike&stopcombo)1 KickPlate J1021 MopPlate(@InswingDoors) J1031 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE

SET#HW-2Gmodified(ExistingPublicRestrooms#218&221)EachDoortoHave: RATED/NON-RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 KeyedPrivacyIndicatorLock F13xOCCUPANCYINDICATOR1 Closer C02011/C020211 KickPlate J1021 MopPlate(@InswingDoors) J1031 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154

SET#HW-2H(TypicalPatientBathroomwithoutswingingdoor)

EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 HospitalPrivacyLatch F02-MODxTURNPIECEBOTHSIDESX OCCUPANCYINDICATOR1 KickPlate J1021 MopPlate(@InswingDoors) J1031 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE3 Silencers L03011

SET#HW-3-modifiedw/PushButtonCombolockset(TelephoneCloset#225)EachDoortoHave: RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer C02011/C020211 KickPlate J1021 FloorStop L02121x3FASTENERS1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154


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SET#HW-3E–modifiedw/PushButtonCombolockset(NurseOffices#232,234,StaffVest#238)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer C02011/C02021w/integralOHstop1 KickPlate J1021 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154(atfire-ratedcorridordoors)3 Silencers L03011(atnon-firerateddoors)1 CoatHook L03121(atNurse’sOffices#232&234)

SET#HW-3G-modifiedw/PushButtonComboLockset(Resident’sOfficeDoor#D-236)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer C02011/C02021w/integralOHstop1 KickPlate J1021 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154(atfire-rateddoor)3 Silencers L03011(atnon-firerateddoor)

SET#HW-4E-modifiedw/PushButtonComboLockset(NutritionRm#214&ITCloset#216)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED/RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer(@rateddoors) C02011/C020211 Closer(@non-rateddoors) CO2051/CO20611 KickPlate J1021 FloorStop L02121x3FASTENERS(atnon-rateddoorsonly)1 Threshold J32300x57MMWIDTH(2-1/4INCHES)1 SetsSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154

SET#HW-4K-modifiedwithPushButtonComboLockset(CleanUtilityRoomDoor#220)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer C02011/C020211 ArmorPlate J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS1 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154


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SET#HW-4P-(ExistingIsolationRoomDoor#D-226,ExistingAnteRm#D-226B)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 ClassroomHospitalLock F08xPADDLESPOINTINGDOWN1 ArmorPlate J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS1 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 Closer C02011/C020211 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 Threshold J32300x57MMWIDTH(2-1/4INCHES)1 AutoDoorBottom R0Y346–HEAVYDUTY2 SetsSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154

SET#HW-5B(ElectricalClosets–Door#’s202A,202B)EachDoortoHave: RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 StoreroomLock F071 Closer C02011/C020211 ArmorPlate J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS1 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154

SET#HW-5D(HousekeepingDoor#212,D-231)EachDoortoHave: NON-RATED Hinges QUANTITY&TYPEASREQUIRED1 StoreroomLock F071 Closer C02011/C020211 KickPlate J102(@STORAGE,EVM,&HACROOMSONLY)1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE3 Silencers L03011

SET#HW-11B(PairElectricalClosetDoorPair#D-227)EachPairtoHave: RATED 2 ContinuousHinges xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 SetAutoFlushBolts TYPE251 StoreroomLock F071 Coordinator TYPE21A1 OverlappingAstragalwith R0Y634xR0Y154xTHRU-BOLTS Self-AdhesiveSeal2 Closers C02011/C020212 ArmorPlates J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS2 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE2 OverheadStops C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154


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SET#HW-SH-3C(Med/MedGas#206,220A,223,Staff#224,UtilityRms#222,312A,D-233)Each[PB]DoortoHave: NON-RATED/RATED 1 ContinuousHinge xINTEGRALHINGEGUARDCHANNEL XADJUSTA-SCREWS1 Push-buttonCombinationLock “Kaba”SimplexL1021B-26D(entryw/keyoverride,cylindrical 1/2inchthrowlatch,forI/CBestcorekeycylinder1 Closer C02011/C020211 ArmorPlate J101x1.275MM(0.050INCH)THICKNESS1 EdgeGuard(@WoodDoors) J208M/J211(VERIFY),CUT:HARDWARE1 OverheadStop C01541-ADJUSTABLE1 SetSelf-AdhesiveSeals R0Y154

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SECTION088000GLAZING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesthefollowing:

1.Glass.

2.Glazingmaterialsandaccessoriesforbothfactoryandfieldglazedassemblies.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B.Factoryglazedbymanufacturerinfollowingunits:

1. Soundresistantdoors:Section081113,HOLLOWMETALDOORSANDFRAMES,andSection

081400,WOODDOORS.

4. Mirrors:Section102800,TOILET,BATH,ANDLAUNDRYACCESSORIES.

1.3LABELS:

A. Temporarylabels:

1. Providetemporarylabeloneachlightofglassidentifyingmanufacturerorbrandandglass

type,qualityandnominalthickness.

2. LabelinaccordancewithNFRClabelrequirements.

3. TemporarylabelsaretoremainintactuntilglassisapprovedbyContractingOfficer

Representative(COR).

B. Permanentlabels:

1. Locateincornerforeachpane.

2. LabelinaccordancewithANSIZ97.1andSGCClabelrequirements.

a. Temperedglass.

b. Laminatedglassorhavecertificateforpaneswithoutpermanentlabel.

c. Organiccoatedglass.

4.Fireratedglazingassemblies:MarkinaccordancewithIBC.

1.4PERFORMANCEREQUIREMENTS:

A. General:DesignglazingsystemconsistentwithguidanceandpracticespresentedintheGANA

GlazingManual,GANALaminatedGlazingManual,andGANASealantManual,asapplicableto

project.Installedglazingistowithstandappliedloads,thermalstresses,thermalmovements,

buildingmovements,permittedtolerances,andcombinationsoftheseconditionswithout


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failure,includinglossorglassbreakageattributabletodefectivemanufacture,fabrication,or

installation;failureofsealantsorgasketstoremainwatertightandairtight;deteriorationof

glazingmaterials;unsafeengagementoftheframingsystem;deflectionsbeyondspecified

limits;orotherdefectsinconstruction.

B. GlazingUnitDesign:Designglass,includingengineeringanalysismeetingrequirementsof

authoritieshavingjurisdiction.Thicknesseslistedareminimum.Coordinatethicknesseswith

framingsystemmanufacturers.

1. DesignglassinaccordancewithASTME1300,andforconditionsbeyondthescopeofASTM

E1300,byaproperlysubstantiatedstructuralanalysis.

1.5SUBMITTALS:

A. InaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES.



C.Manufacturer'sCertificates:

1. Certificatestatingthatfire-protectionandfire-resistiveglazingunitsmeetcode

requirementsforfire-resistance-ratedassemblyandapplicablesafetyglazingrequirements.

2. Certificateonsolarheatgaincoefficientwhenvalueisspecified.

3. Certificateon"R"valuewhenvalueisspecified.

4. Certificatetestreportsconfirmingcompliancewithspecifiedbulletresistiverating.

5. Certificatethatblastresistantglassmeetsthespecifiedrequirements.

D. ManufacturerWarranty.

E. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Glass,eachkindrequired.

2. Insulatingglassunits.

3. Transparent(one-wayvisionglass)mirrors.

4. Elasticcompoundformetalsashglazing.

5. Putty,forwoodsashglazing.

6. Glazingcushion.

7. Sealingcompound.

8. Bulletresistivematerial.

9. Plasticglazingmaterial,eachtyperequired.


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F. Samples:

1. Size:305mmby305mm(12inchesby12inches).

2. Tintedglass.

3. Reflectiveglass.

4. Transparent(one-wayvisionglass)mirrors.

G. PreconstructionAdhesionandCompatibilityTestReport:Submitglazingsealantmanufacturer’s

testreportindicatingglazingsealantsweretestedforadhesiontoglassandglazingchannel

substratesandforcompatibilitywithglassandotherglazingmaterials.

1.6DELIVERY,STORAGEANDHANDLING:

A. Delivery:Scheduledeliverytocoincidewithglazingschedulessominimumhandlingofcratesis

required.Donotopencratesexceptasrequiredforinspectionforshippingdamage.

B. Storage:Storecasesaccordingtoprintedinstructionsoncase,inareasleastsubjecttotrafficor

fallingobjects.Keepstorageareacleananddry.

C. Handling:Unpackcasesfollowingprintedinstructionsoncase.Stackindividualwindowsonedge

leanedslightlyagainstuprightsupportswithseparatorsbetweeneach.

D. Protectlaminatedsecurityglazingunitsagainstfaceandedgedamageduringentiresequenceof

fabrication,handling,anddeliverytoinstallationlocation.Provideprotectivecoveringon

exposedfacesofglazingplastics,andmarkinsideas"INTERIORFACE"or"PROTECTEDFACE":

1. Treatsecurityglazingasfragilemerchandise,andpackagedandshippedinexportwood

caseswithwidthendinuprightpositionandblockedtogetherinamass.Storageand

handlingtocomplywithmanufacturer'sdirectionsandasrequiredtopreventedgedamage

orotherdamagetoglazingresultingfromeffectsofmoisture,condensation,temperature

changes,directexposuretosun,otherenvironmentalconditions,andcontactwithchemical

solvents.

2. Protectsealed-air-spaceinsulatingglazingunitsfromexposuretoabnormalpressure

changes,ascouldresultfromsubstantialchangesinaltitudeduringdeliverybyairfreight.

Providetemporarybreathertubeswhichdonotnullifyapplicablewarrantiesonhermetic

seals.

3. Temporaryprotections:Theglassfrontandpolycarbonatebackofglazingaretobe

temporarilyprotectedwithcompatible,peelable,heat-resistantfilmwhichwillbepeeled

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destination.Sincemanyadhesiveswillattackpolycarbonate,thefilmusedonexposed

polycarbonatesurfacesistobeapprovedandappliedbymanufacturer.

4. Edgeprotection:Tocushionandprotectglassclad,andpolycarbonateedgesfrom

contaminationorforeignmatter,thefour(4)edgesaretobesealedthedepthofglazing

withcontinuousstandard-thicknessthermoplasticrubbertape.Alternatively,continuous

channelshapedextrusionofthermoplasticrubberaretobeused,withflangesextending

intofacesidesofglazing.

5. Protect"ConstantTemperature"unitsincludingeveryunitwhereglasssheetisdirectly

laminatedtoordirectlysealedwithmetal-tubetypespacerbartopolycarbonatesheet,

fromexposurestoambienttemperaturesoutsidetherangeof16to24degreesC(60to75

degreesF),duringthefabricating,handling,shipping,storing,installation,andsubsequent

protectionofglazing.

1.7PROJECTCONDITIONS:

FieldMeasurements:Fieldmeasureopeningsbeforeorderingtemperedglassproductsto

assumeforproperfitoffieldmeasuredproducts.

1.8WARRANTY:

A. ConstructionWarranty:ComplywiththeFARclause52.246-21“WarrantyofConstruction”.

B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheirglazingfromthedateofinstallation

andfinalacceptancebytheGovernmentasfollows.Submitmanufacturerwarranty.

1. Bulletresistiveplasticmaterialtoremainvisiblyclearwithoutdiscolorationfor10years.

2. Insulatingglassunitstoremainsealedforten(10)years.

3. Laminatedglassunitstoremainlaminatedforfive(5)years.

4. Polycarbonatetoremainclearandultravioletlightstabilizedforfive(5)years.

5. Insulatingplastictonothavemorethan6percentdecreaseinlighttransmissionandbe

ultravioletlightstabilizedforten(10)years.




B. AmericanArchitecturalManufacturersAssociation(AAMA):

800.............................................TestMethodsforSealants

810.1-77.....................................ExpandedCellularGlazingTape

C. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):


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Z97.1-14.....................................SafetyGlazingMaterialUsedinBuilding-SafetyPerformance

SpecificationsandMethodsofTest

D. AmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers(ASCE):

7-10............................................WindLoadProvisions

E. ASTMInternational(ASTM):

C542-05(R2011).........................Lock-StripGaskets

C716-06......................................InstallingLock-StripGasketsandInfillGlazingMaterials

C794-10......................................Adhesion-in-PeelofElastomericJointSealants

C864-05(R2011).........................DenseElastomericCompressionSealGaskets,SettingBlocks,

andSpacers

C920-14a....................................ElastomericJointSealants

C964-07(R2012).........................StandardGuideforLock-StripGasketGlazing

C1036-11(R2012).......................FlatGlass

C1048-12....................................Heat-TreatedFlatGlass-KindHS,KindFTCoatedandUncoated

Glass.

C1172-14....................................LaminatedArchitecturalFlatGlass

C1349-10....................................StandardSpecificationforArchitecturalFlatGlassClad

Polycarbonate

C1376-10....................................PyrolyticandVacuumDepositionCoatingsonFlatGlass

D635-10.....................................RateofBurningand/orExtentandTimeofBurningofSelf-

SupportingPlasticinaHorizontalPosition

D4802-10...................................Poly(MethylMethacrylate)AcrylicPlasticSheet


E119-14......................................StandardTestMethodsforFireTestofBuildingConstruction

andMaterial

E1300-12a..................................LoadResistanceofGlassinBuildings

E1886-13a..................................StandardTestMethodforPerformanceofExteriorWindows,

CurtainWalls,Doors,andImpactProtectiveSystemsImpacted

byMissile(s)andExposedtoCyclicPressureDifferentials

E1996-14a..................................StandardSpecificationforPerformanceofExteriorWindows,

CurtainWalls,Doors,andImpactProtectiveSystemsImpacted

byWindborneDebrisinHurricanes


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E2141-12....................................TestMethodsforAssessingtheDurabilityofAbsorptive

ElectrochromicCoatingsonSealedInsulatingGlassUnits

E2190-10....................................InsulatingGlassUnit

E2240-06....................................TestMethodforAssessingtheCurrent-VoltageCyclingStability

at90DegreeC(194DegreeF)ofAbsorptiveElectrochromic

CoatingsonSealedInsulatingGlassUnits

E2241-06....................................TestMethodforAssessingtheCurrent-VoltageCyclingStability

atRoomTemperatureofAbsorptiveElectrochromicCoatingson

SealedInsulatingGlassUnits

E2354-10....................................AssessingtheDurabilityofAbsorptiveElectrochromicCoatings

withinSealedInsulatingGlassUnits

E2355-10....................................TestMethodforMeasuringtheVisibleLightTransmission

UniformityofanAbsorptiveElectrochromicCoatingonaGlazing

Surface

F1233-08....................................StandardTestMethodforSecurityGlazingMaterialsand

Systems

F1642-12....................................TestMethodforGlazingandGlazingSystemsSubjecttoAirblast

Loadings

E. CodeofFederalRegulations(CFR):

16CFR1201-10..........................SafetyStandardforArchitecturalGlazingMaterials

F. GlassAssociationofNorthAmerica(GANA):

2010Edition...............................GANAGlazingManual

2008Edition...............................GANASealantManual

2009Edition...............................GANALaminatedGlazingReferenceManual

2010Edition...............................GANAProtectiveGlazingReferenceManual

G. InternationalCodeCouncil(ICC):

IBC..............................................InternationalBuildingCode

H.InsulatingGlassCertificationCouncil(IGCC)

I.InsulatingGlassManufacturerAlliance(IGMA):

TB-3001-13................................GuidelinesforSlopedGlazing

TM-3000....................................NorthAmericanGlazingGuidelinesforSealedInsulatingGlass

UnitsforCommercialandResidentialUse


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J.IntertekTestingServices–WarnockHersey(ITS-WHI)

K.NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

80-13..........................................FireDoorsandWindows

252-12........................................FireTestsofDoorAssemblies

257-12........................................StandardonFireTestforWindowandGlassBlockAssemblies

L. NationalFenestrationRatingCouncil(NFRC)

M. SafetyGlazingCertificationCouncil(SGCC)2012:

CertifiedProductsDirectory(IssuedSemi-Annually).

N. UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL):

9-08(R2009)...............................FireTestsofWindowAssemblies

263-14........................................FireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

752-11........................................Bullet-ResistingEquipment.

O. UnifiedFacilitiesCriteria(UFC):

4-010-01-03(R2007)...................DODMinimumAntiterrorismStandardsforBuildings

P. U.S.VeteransAdministration:

PhysicalSecurityDesignManualforVAFacilities(VAPSDG);LifeSafetyProtected

PhysicalSecurityDesignManualforVAFacilities(VAPSDG);MissionCriticalFacilities

ArchitecturalDesignManualforVAFacilities(VASDM)

Q. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA):



PART2-PRODUCT

2.1GLASS:

A. Provideminimumthicknessstatedandasadditionallyrequiredtomeetperformance

requirements.

1. Provideminimum6mm(1/4inch)thickglassunitsunlessotherwiseindicated.

B. Obtainglassunitsfromsinglesourcefromsinglemanufacturerforeachglasstype.

C. ClearGlass:

1. ASTMC1036,TypeI,Class1,Qualityq3.


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2.2HEAT-TREATEDGLASS:

A. RollerWaveLimitsforHeat-TreatedGlass:Orientallrollerwavedistortionparalleltobottom

surfaceofglazing,andprovideunitscomplyingwiththefollowinglimitations:

1. MeasurementParalleltoLine:Maximumpeaktovalley0.203mm(0.008inch).

2. MeasurementPerpendiculartoLine:Maximum0.0254mm(0.001inch).

3. Bow/Warp:Maximum50percentofbowandwarpallowedbyASTMC1048.

B. ClearTemperedGlass:

1. ASTMC1048,KindFT,ConditionA,TypeI,Class1,Qualityq3.

2.3LAMINATEDGLASS:

A. LaminatedGlass:ASTMC1172.Twoormorelitesofglassbondedwithpolyvinylbutyral,

ionomericpolymer,orcast-in-placeandcured-transparent-resininterlayercomplyingwith

interlayermanufacturer'swritteninstructions.

B. Interlayer:Usemin.0.75mm(0.030inch)thickinterlayerforverticalglazingunlessotherwise

indicatedinconstructiondocuments.

C. Interlayer:Use1.5mm(0.060inch)thickinterlayerfor:

1. Horizontalorslopedglazing.

2. Acousticalglazing.

3. Assembliesrequiringheatstrengthenedorfullytemperedglass.

D. Interlayer:Use2.28mm(0.090inch)thickinterlayerwhererequiredtomeetperformance

requirements.

E. InterlayerColor:Clear,unlessotherwiseindicatedinconstructiondocuments.

2.4FIREPROTECTIONANDFIRERESISTANCEGLAZING:

A. Fire-Protection-RatedGlazing:Glazingunitstestedforuseinfiredoorassembliesorfire

windows,UL,ITS-WHIorequivalentlistedandlabeledbytestingagencyinaccordancewithIBC,

forfire-protectionratingsasindicatedonconstructiondocuments,baseduponpositive-

pressuretestingperNFPA257orUL9,andcomplyingwithNFPA80.

1. Hose-StreamTest:Unitsmustcomply,exceptunitshavingfire-protectionratingof20

minutes.

2. Labeling:Permanentlylabelfire-protection-ratedglazingunitsinaccordancewithIBC.

4. SafetyGlazing:Complywith16CFR1201,CategoryII.

5.Fire-Protection-RatedTemperedGlass:For20-minutefire-protection-rateddoorassemblies,

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2.5GLAZINGACCESSORIES:

A. Asrequiredtosupplementtheaccessoriesprovidedwiththeitemstobeglazedandtoprovidea

completeinstallation.Ferrousmetalaccessoriesexposedinthefinishedworkaretohavea

finishthatwillnotcorrodeorstainwhileinservice.Fireratedglazingtobeinstalledwithglazing

accessoriesinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions.

B. SettingBlocks:ASTMC864:

1. Siliconetype.

2.Channelshape;having6mm(1/4inch)internaldepth.

3. ShoreAhardnessof80to90Durometer.

4. Blocklengths:50mm(2inches)except100to150mm(4to6inches)forinsulatingglass.

5. Blockwidth:Approximately1.6mm(1/16inch)lessthanthefullwidthoftherabbet.

6. Blockthickness:Minimum4.8mm(3/16inch).Thicknesssizedforrabbetdepthasrequired.

C. Spacers:ASTMC864:

1. Channelshapehavinga6mm(1/4inch)internaldepth.

2. Flangesnotless2.4mm(3/32inch)thickandweb3mm(1/8inch)thick.

3. Lengths:25to76mm(1to3inches).

4. Shoreahardnessof40to50Durometer.

D. GlazingTapes:

1. Semi-solidpolymericbasedclosedcellmaterialexhibitingpressure-sensitiveadhesionand

withstandingexposuretosunlight,moisture,heat,cold,andaging.

2. Shape,sizeanddegreeofsoftnessandstrengthsuitableforuseinglazingapplicationto

preventwaterinfiltration.

3.ComplyingwithAAMA800forthefollowingtypes:

a. AAMA810.1,Type1,forglazingapplicationsinwhichtapeactsastheprimarysealant.

b.AAMA810.1,Type2,forglazingapplicationsinwhichtapeisusedincombinationwitha

fullbeadofliquidsealant.

E. SpringSteelSpacer:Galvanizedsteelwireorstripdesignedtopositionglazinginchannelor

rabbetedsashwithstops.

F. GlazingSealants:ASTMC920,siliconeneutralcure:

1. TypeS.

2. Class25or50asrecommendedbymanufacturerforapplication.

3. GradeNS.


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4. ShoreAhardnessof25to30Durometer.

5.VOCContent:Forsealantsusedinsidetheweatherproofingsystem,notmorethan250g/Lor

lesswhencalculatingaccordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24).

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION:

A. VerificationofConditions:

1. Examineopeningsforglassandglazingunits;determinetheyarepropersize;plumb;

square;andlevelbeforeinstallationisstarted.

2. Verifythatglazingopeningsconformwithdetails,dimensionsandtolerancesindicatedon

manufacturerisapprovedshopdrawings.

B. Reviewforconditionswhichmayadverselyaffectglassandglazingunitinstallation,priorto

commencementofinstallation.Donotproceedwithinstallationuntilunsatisfactoryconditions

havebeencorrected.

C. Verifythatwashdownofadjacentmasonryiscompletedpriortoerectionofglassandglazing

units.

3.2PREPARATION:

A. Forsealantglazing,prepareglazingsurfacesinaccordancewithGANASealantManual.

B. Determineglazingunitsizeandedgeclearancesbymeasuringtheactualunittoreceivethe

glazing.

C. Shopfabricateandcutglasswithsmooth,straightedgesoffullsizerequiredbyopeningsto

provideGANArecommendededgeclearances.

D. Verifythatcomponentsusedarecompatible.

E. Cleananddryglazingsurfaces.

F. Primesurfacesscheduledtoreceivesealants,asdeterminedbypreconstructionsealant-

substratetesting.

3.3INSTALLATION–GENERAL:

A. InstallinaccordancewithGANAGlazingManual,GANASealantManual,IGMATB-3001,and

IGMATM-3000unlessspecifiedotherwise.

B. Glazeinaccordancewithrecommendationsofglazingandframingmanufacturers,andas

requiredtomeetthePerformanceTestRequirementsspecifiedinotherapplicablesectionsof

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C. Setglazingwithoutbending,twisting,orforcingofunits.

D. Donotallowglasstorestonorcontactanyframingmember.

E. Glazedoorsandoperablesash,inasecurelyfixedorclosedandlockedposition,untilsealant,

glazingcompound,orputtyhasthoroughlyset.

G. TemperedGlass:Installwithrollerdistortionsinhorizontalpositionunlessotherwisedirected.

J. LaminatedGlass:

1. Tapeedgestosealinterlayerandprotectfromglazingsealants.

2. Donotuseputtyorglazingcompounds.

L. FireProtectiveandFireResistanceGlass:

1. WireGlass:GlazeinaccordancewithNFPA80.

2. Otherfireprotectiveandfireresistantglass:Glazeinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s

installationinstructionsandNFPA80.

3.4INSTALLATION-INTERIORWET/DRYMETHOD(TAPEANDSEALANT):

A. Cutglazingtapetolengthandinstallagainstpermanentstops,projecting1.6mm(1/16inch)

abovesightline.

B. Placesettingblocksat1/4pointswithedgeblocknomorethan150mm(6inches)fromcorners.

C. Restglazingonsettingblocksandpushagainsttapetoensurefullcontactatperimeterofpane

orunit.

D. Installremovablestops,spacershimsinsertedbetweenglazingandappliedstopsat600mm(24

inch)intervals,6mm(1/4inch)belowsightline.

E. Fillgapsbetweenpaneandappliedstopwithsealanttodepthequaltobiteonglazing,to

uniformandlevelline.Sealanttypeistobecompatiblewithglazingtape.

F. Trimprotrudingtapeedge.

3.5REPLACEMENTANDCLEANING:

A. Cleannewglasssurfacesremovingtemporarylabels,paintspots,anddefacementafterapproval

byCOR.

B. Replacecracked,broken,andimperfectglass,orglasswhichhasbeeninstalledimproperly.

C. Leaveglass,putty,andothersettingmaterialinclean,whole,andacceptablecondition.

3.6PROTECTION:

A. Protectfinishedsurfacesfromdamageduringerection,andaftercompletionofwork.Strippable

plasticcoatingsoncoloredanodizedfinisharenotacceptable.

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SECTION090516SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOORFINISHES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiessubsurfacepreparationrequirementsforareastoreceivetheinstallationof

appliedandresinousflooring.Thissectionincludes:

removalofexistingfloorcoverings,

testingconcreteformoistureandpH,

remedialfloorcoatingforconcretefloorslabshavingunsatisfactorymoistureorpH

conditions,and

floorlevelingandrepairasrequired.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Section079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

B. Section096519,RESILIENTTILEFLOORING

D. Section096800,CARPETING

1.3SUBMITTALS

A. SubmitinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAandTESTDATA.

B. Writtenapprovalconfirmingproductcompatibilitywithsubfloormaterialmanufacturerandthe

flooringmanufacturer

C. ProductData:

1. Moistureremediationsystem

2. UnderlaymentPrimer

3. CementitiousSelf-LevelingUnderlayment

4. CementitiousTrowel-AppliedUnderlayment(Notsuitableforresinousfloorfinishes)

D. TestData:

1. MoisturetestandpHresultsperformedbyaqualifiedindependenttestingagencyor

warrantyholdingmanufacturer’stechnicalrepresentative.

1.4DELIVERYANDSTORAGE

A. Delivermaterialsincontainerswithlabelslegibleandintactandgrade-sealsunbroken.

B. Storematerialtopreventdamageorcontamination.


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arereferencedintextbybasicdesignationonly.Notwithstandingthedatereferencedbelow,

complywiththemostrecentversionofthefollowingreferencedstandards,issuedpriorto

awardofthisProject.


D638-10(2010) TestMethodforTensilePropertiesofPlastics

D4259-88(2012)

StandardPracticeforAbradingConcretetoalterthesurfaceprofileoftheconcreteandtoremoveforeignmaterialsandweaksurfacelaitance.

C109/C109M-12(2012)

StandardTestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)ModifiedAirCureOnly

D7234-12(2012) StandardTestMethodforPull-OffAdhesionStrengthofCoatingsonConcreteUsingPortablePull-OffAdhesionTesters.

E96/E96M-12(2012) StandardTestMethodsforWaterVaporTransmissionofMaterials

F710-11(2011) StandardPracticeforPreparingConcreteFloorstoReceiveResilientFlooring

F1869-11(2011) StandardTestMethodforMeasuringMoistureVaporEmissionRateofConcreteSubfloorUsingAnhydrousCalciumChloride

F2170-11(2011) StandardTestMethodforDeterminingRelativeHumidityinConcreteFloorSlabsUsinginsituProbes

C348-08(2008) StandardTestMethodforFlexuralStrengthofHydraulic-CementMortars

C191-13(2013) StandardTestMethodforTimeofSettingofHydraulicCementbyVicatNeedle

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MOISTUREREMEDIATIONCOATING

A. SystemDescriptions:

1. High-solids,epoxysystemdesignedtosuppressexcessmoistureinconcretepriortoan

overlayment.Foruseunderresinousproducts,VCT,tileandcarpetwhereissuescausedby

moisturevaporareaconcern.

B. Products:Subjecttocompliancewithapplicablefire,health,environmental,andsafety

requirementsforstorage,handling,installation,andcleanup.


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C. SystemComponents:Verifyspecificrequirementsassystemsvarybymanufacturer.Verifybuild

uplayersandinstallationmethod.Verifycompatibilitywithsubstrate.Usemanufacturer’s

standardcomponents,compatiblewitheachotherandasfollows:

1. Liquidappliedcoating:

a. Resin:epoxy.

b. FormulationDescription:Multiplecomponenthighsolids.

c. Application:Permanufacturer’swritteninstallationrequirements.

d. Thickness:minimum10mils

D. MaterialVaporPermeance:Applicationshallachieveapermeanceratingoflessthan0.1perm

inaccordancewithASTME96/E96M.

E. MaximumRHrequirement:100%testinginaccordancewithASTMF2170.

2.2CEMENTITIOUSSELF-LEVELINGUNDERLAYMENT


1. Highperformanceself-levelingunderlaymentresurfacer.Singlecomponent,self-leveling,

cementitiousmaterialdesignedforeasyapplicationasanunderlaymentforalltypesof

flooringmaterials.Itisusedforsubstraterepairandleveling.

B. Products:Subjecttocompliancewithapplicablefire,health,environmental,andsafety

requirementsforstorage,handling,installation,andcleanup.Gypsum-basedproductsare

unacceptable.

Property Test Value

TensileStrength

ASTMD638 4,400psi

VolatileOrganicCompoundLimits(V.O.C.)

SCAMDRule1113 25gramsperliter

Permeance ASTME96 0.1perms

TensileModulus ASTMD638 1.9X105psi

PercentElongation ASTMD638 12%

CureRate Permanufacture’sData 4hoursTackfreewith24hrrecoatwindow

BondStrength ASTMD7234 100%bondtoconcretefailure


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C. SystemCharacteristics:

1. WearingSurface:smooth

2. Thickness:Perarchitecturaldrawings,rangingfromfeatherededgeto1”,perapplication.

Applicationsgreaterthan1”requireadditional3/8”aggregatetomixorasrecommended

bymanufacturer.

D. Underlaymentshallbecalciumaluminatecement-based,containingPortlandcement.Gypsum-

basedproductsareunacceptable.

E. CompressiveStrength:Minimum4100psiin28daysinaccordancewithASTMC109/C109M.

F. FlexuralStrength:Minimum1000psiin28daysinaccordancewithASTMC348

G. DryTime:Underlaymentshallreceivetheapplicationofmoistureinsensitivetilein6hours,floor

coveringsin16hours,andresinousflooringin3-7days.

H. Primer:compatibleandasrecommendedbymanufacturerforuseoverintendedsubstrate

I. SystemComponents:Manufacturer'sstandardcomponentsthatarecompatiblewitheach

otherandasfollows:

1. Primer:

a. Resin:copolymer

b. FormulationDescription:singlecomponentreadytouse.

c. ApplicationMethod:Squeegeeandmediumnaproller.

Allpuddlesshallberemoved,andmaterialshallbeallowedtodry,1-2hoursat70F/21C.

d. NumberofCoats:(1)one.

2. GroutResurfacingBase:

a. FormulationDescription:Singlecomponent,cementitiousself-levelinghigh-earlyand

high-ultimatestrengthgrout.

b. ApplicationMethod:colloidalmixpump,camrake,spikeroll.

1) ThicknessofCoats:Perarchitecturalscope,1”lifts.

2) NumberofCoats:Morethanoneifneeded.


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c. Aggregates:forapplicationsgreaterthan1inch,requireadditional3/8”aggregateto

m

i

x

.

2.3CEMENTITIOUSTROWEL-APPLIEDUNDERLAYMENT(NOTSUITABLEFORRESINOUSFLOORFINISHES)

A. Underlaymentshallbecalciumaluminatecement-based,containingPortlandcement.Gypsum-

basedproductsareunacceptable.

B. CompressiveStrength:Minimum4000psiin28days

C. Trowel-appliedunderlaymentshallnotcontainsilicaquartz(sand).

D. DryTime:Underlaymentshallreceivetheapplicationoffloorcoveringin15-20minutes.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1ENVIRONMENTALREQUIREMENTS

A. Maintainambienttemperatureofworkareasatnotlessthan16degreeC(60degreesF),

withoutinterruption,fornotlessthan24hoursbeforetestingandnotlessthanthreedaysafter

testing.

B. Maintainhighertemperaturesforalongerperiodoftimewhererequiredbymanufacturer's

recommendation.

C. Donotinstallmaterialswhenthetemperaturesofthesubstrateormaterialsarenotwithin60-

85degreesF/16-30degreesC.

3.2SURFACEPREPARATION

A. Existingconcreteslabswithexistingfloorcoverings:

Property Test Value

CompressiveStrength ASTMC109/C109M 2,200psi@24hrs

3,000psi@7daysInitialsettimeFinalSettime ASTMC191 30-45min.

1to1.5hoursBondStrength ASTMD7234 100%bondtoconcrete

failure


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1. Conductvisualobservationofexistingfloorcoveringforadhesion,waterdamage,alkaline

deposits,andotherdefects.

2. Removeexistingfloorcoveringandadhesives.Complywithlocal,stateandfederal

regulationsandtheRFCIRecommendedWorkPracticesforRemovalofResilientFloor

Coverings,asapplicabletothefloorcoveringbeingremoved.

B. ConcreteshallmeettherequirementsofASTMF710andbesound,solid,clean,andfreeofall

oil,grease,dirt,curingcompounds,andanysubstancethatmightactasabond-breakerbefore

application.Asrequiredprepareslabbymechanicalmethods.Nochemicalsorsolventsshallbe

used.

C. General:Prepareandcleansubstratesaccordingtoflooringmanufacturer'swritteninstructions

forsubstrateindicated.

D. PrepareconcretesubstratesperASTMD4259asfollows:

1. Dryabrasiveblasting.

2. Wetabrasiveblasting.

3. Vacuum-assistedabrasiveblasting.

4. Centrifugal-shotabrasiveblasting.

5. Complywithmanufacturer'swritteninstructions.

E. Repairdamagedanddeterioratedconcreteaccordingtoflooringmanufacturer'swritten

recommendations.

F. Verifythatconcretesubstratesaredry.

G. Performanhydrouscalciumchloridetest,ASTMF1869.Proceedwithapplicationonlyafter

substrateshavemaximummoisture-vapor-emissionrateofperflooringmanufacturesformal

andprojectspecificwrittenrecommendation.

H. Performinsituprobetest,ASTMF2170.Proceedwithapplicationonlyaftersubstratesdonot

exceedamaximumpotentialequilibriumrelativehumidityperflooringmanufacture’sformal

andprojectspecificwrittenrecommendation.

I. Provideawrittenreportshowingtestplacementandresults.

J. PreparejointsinaccordancewithSection079200,JOINTSEALANTSandmaterial


K. Alkalinity:MeasuresurfacepHinaccordancewithproceduresprovidedinASTMF710oras

outlinedbyqualifiedtestingagencyorflooringmanufacturer’stechnicalrepresentative.


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L. Tolerances:Subsurfaceshallmeettheflatnessandlevelnesstolerancespecifiedondrawingsor

recommendedbythefloorfinishmanufacturer.Toleranceshallalsonottoexceed1/4”

deviationin10’.Asrequired,installunderlaymenttoachieverequiredtolerance.

M. OtherSubsurface:Forallothersubsurfaceconditions,suchaswoodormetal,contactthefloor

finishorunderlaymentmanufacturer,asappropriate,forproperpreparationpractices.

3.3MOISTUREREMEDIATIONCOATING:

A. Whereresultsofrelativehumiditytesting(ASTMF2170)exceedtherequirementsofthe

specifiedflooringmanufacturer,applyremedialcoatingasspecifiedtocorrectexcessive

moisturecondition.

B. Priortoremedialfloorcoatinginstallation,mechanicallypreparetheconcretesurfacetoprovide

aconcretesurfaceprofileinaccordancewithASTMD4259.

C. Mixandapplymoistureremediationcoatinginaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.

3.4CEMENTITOUSUNDERLAYMENT:

A. Installcementitiousself-levelingunderlaymentasrequiredtocorrectsurfacedefects,floor

flatnessorlevelnesscorrectionstomeetthetolerancerequirementsasordetailedondrawings,

addressnon-movingcracksorjoints,provideasmoothsurfacefortheinstallationoffloor

covering,ormeetelevationrequirementsdetailedondrawings.

B. Mixandapplyinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.

3.5PROTECTION

A. Priortotheinstallationofthefinishflooring,thesurfaceoftheunderlaymentshouldbe

protectedfromabusebyothertradesbytheuseofplywood,temperedhardwood,orother

suitableprotectioncourse

3.6FIELDQUALITYCONTROL

A. Wherespecified,fieldsamplingofproductsshallbeconductedbyaqualified,independent

testingfacility.

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SECTION092216NON-STRUCTURALMETALFRAMING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiessteelstudswallsystems,shaftwallsystems,ceilingorsoffitsuspendedor

furredframing,wallfurring,fasteners,andaccessoriesforthescrewattachmentofgypsum

board,plasterbasesorotherbuildingboards.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Supportforwallmounteditems:Section055000,METALFABRICATIONS.

B. Ceilingsuspensionsystemsforacousticaltileorpanelsandlayingypsumboardpanels:Section

095100,ACOUSTICALCEILINGS//Section092900,GYPSUMBOARD.

1.3TERMINOLOGY

A. DescriptionoftermsshallbeinaccordancewithASTMC754,ASTMC11,ASTMC841andas

specified.

B. UndersideofStructureOverhead:Inspaceswheresteeltrussesorbarjoistsareshown,the

undersideofstructureoverheadshallbetheundersideofthefloororroofconstruction

supportedbybeams,trusses,orbarjoists.Ininterstitialspaceswithwalk-onfloorsthe

undersideofthewalk-onflooristheundersideofstructureoverhead.

C. Thicknessofsteelspecifiedistheminimumbare(uncoated)steelthickness.

1.4SUBMITTALS



1. Studs,runnersandaccessories.

2. Hangerinserts.

3. Channels(Rolledsteel).

4. Furringchannels.

5. Screws,clipsandotherfasteners.

C. ShopDrawings:

1. Typicalceilingsuspensionsystem.

2. Typicalmetalstudandfurringconstructionsystemincludingdetailsaroundopeningsand

cornerdetails.

3. Typicalshaftwallassembly


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4. Typicalfireratedassemblyandcolumnfireproofingshowingdetailsofconstructionsameas

thatusedinfireratingtest.

D. TestResults:Fireratingtestdesignation,eachfireratingrequiredforeachassembly.

1.5DELIVERY,IDENTIFICATION,HANDLINGANDSTORAGE

InaccordancewiththerequirementsofASTMC754.




B. AmericanSocietyForTestingAndMaterials(ASTM)

A641-09.....................................Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)CarbonSteelWire

A653/653M-11..........................SpecificationforSteelSheet,ZincCoated(Galvanized)orZinc-

IronAlloy-Coated(Galvannealed)byHot-DipProcess.

C11-10........................................TerminologyRelatingtoGypsumandRelatedBuildingMaterials

andSystems

C635-07......................................Manufacture,Performance,andTestingofMetalSuspension

SystemforAcousticalTileandLay-inPanelCeilings

C636-08......................................InstallationofMetalCeilingSuspensionSystemsforAcoustical

TileandLay-inPanels

C645-09......................................Non-StructuralSteelFramingMembers

C754-11......................................InstallationofSteelFramingMemberstoReceiveScrew-

AttachedGypsumPanelProducts

C841-03(R2008).........................InstallationofInteriorLathingandFurring

C954-10......................................SteelDrillScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsumPanelProducts

orMetalPlasterBasestoSteelStudsfrom0.033in.(0.84mm)

to0.112in.(2.84mm)inThickness

E580-11......................................ApplicationofCeilingSuspensionSystemsforAcousticalTile

andLay-inPanelsinAreasRequiringModerateSeismic

Restraint.


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1PROTECTIVECOATING

Galvanizesteelstuds,runners(track),rigid(hatsection)furringchannels,"Z"shapedfurring

channels,andresilientfurringchannels,withcoatingdesignationofG-60minimum,perASTM

123.

2.2STEELSTUDSANDRUNNERS(TRACK)

A. ASTMC645,modifiedforthicknessspecifiedandsizesasshown.

1. UseASTMA653/A653Msteel,0.8mm(0.0329-inch)thickbaremetal(33mil).

2. Runnerssamethicknessasstuds.

B. Providenotlessthantwocutoutsinwebofeachstud,approximately300mm(12inches)from

eachend,andintermediatecutoutsonapproximately600mm(24-inch)centers.

C. Doubledstudsforopeningsandstudsforsupportingconcretebacker-board.

D. Studs3600mm(12feet)orlessinlengthshallbeinonepiece.

E. ShaftWallFraming:

1. Conformtoratedwallconstruction.

2. C-HStuds.

3. EStuds.

4. JRunners.

5. SteelJamb-Strut.

2.3FURRINGCHANNELS

A. Rigidfurringchannels(hatshape):ASTMC645.

B. Resilientfurringchannels:

1. Notlessthan0.45mm(0.0179-inch)thickbaremetal.

2. Semi-hatshape,onlyoneflangeforanchoragewithchannelweblegslottedonanchorage

side,channelweblegonothersidestiffensfastenersurfacebutshallnotcontactanchorage

surfaceotherchannellegisattachedto.

C. RolledSteelChannels:ASTMC754,coldrolled;or,ASTMC841,coldrolled.

2.4FASTENERS,CLIPS,ANDOTHERMETALACCESSORIES

A. ASTMC754,exceptasotherwisespecified.

B. Forfireratedconstruction:Typeandsizesameasusedinfireratingtest.

C. Fastenersforsteelstudsthickerthan0.84mm(0.033-inch)thick.UseASTMC954steeldrill

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D. Clips:ASTMC841(paragraph6.11),manufacturer’sstandarditems.Clipsusedinlieuoftiewire

shallhaveholdingpowerequivalenttothatprovidedbythetiewireforthespecificapplication.

E. Concreteceilinghangerinserts(anchorageforhangerwireandhangerstraps):Steel,

zinc-coated(galvanized),manufacturersstandarditems,designedtosupporttwicethehanger

loadsimposedandthetypeofhangerused.

F. TieWireandHangerWire:

1. ASTMA641,softtemper,Class1coating.

2. Gage(diameter)asspecifiedinASTMC754orASTMC841.

G. AttachmentsforWallFurring:

1. Manufacturersstandarditemsfabricatedfromzinc-coated(galvanized)steelsheet.

2. Forconcreteormasonrywalls:Metalslotswithadjustableinsertsoradjustablewallfurring

brackets.Spacersmaybefabricatedfrom1mm(0.0396-inch)thickgalvanizedsteelwith

corrugatededges.

H. PowerActuatedFasteners:Typeandsizeasrecommendedbythemanufacturerofthematerial

beingfastened.

2.5SUSPENDEDCEILINGSYSTEMFORGYPSUMBOARD(OPTION)

A. ConformtoASTMC635,heavyduty,withnotlessthan35mm(1-3/8inch)wideknurledcapped

flangefacedesignedforscrewattachmentofgypsumboard.

B. Walltrackchannelwith35mm(1-3/8inch)wideflange.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATIONCRITERIA

A. Wherefireratedconstructionisrequiredforwalls,partitions,columns,beamsandfloor-ceiling

assemblies,theconstructionshallbesameasthatusedinfireratingtest.

B. Constructionrequirementsforfireratedassembliesandmaterialsshallbeasshownand

specified,theprovisionsoftheScopeparagraph(1.2)ofASTMC754andASTMC841regarding

detailsofconstructionshallnotapply.

3.2INSTALLINGSTUDS

A. InstallstudsinaccordancewithASTMC754,exceptasotherwiseshownorspecified.

B. Spacestudsnotmorethan610mm(24inches)oncenter.

C. Cutstuds6mmto9mm(1/4to3/8-inch)lessthanfloortoundersideofstructureoverhead

whenextendedtoundersideofstructureoverhead.


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D. Wherestudsareshowntoterminateabovesuspendedceilings,providebracingasshownor

extendstudstoundersideofstructureoverhead.

E. Extendstudstoundersideofstructureoverheadforfire,ratedpartitions,smokepartitions,

shafts,andsoundratedpartitions//andinsulatedexteriorwallfurring.//

F. Openings:

1. Framejambsofopeningsinstudpartitionsandfurringwithtwostudsplacedbacktobackor

asshown.

2. Fastenbacktobackstudstogetherwith9mm(3/8-inch)longTypeSpanheadscrewsatnot

lessthan600mm(twofeet)oncenter,staggeredalongwebs.

3. Studsfastenedflangetoflangeshallhavespliceplatesonbothsidesapproximately50X75

mm(2by3inches)screwedtoeachstudwithtwoscrewsineachstud.Locatespliceplates

at600mm(24inches)oncenterbetweenrunnertracks.

G. FasteningStuds:

1. Fastenstudslocatedadjacenttopartitionintersections,cornersandstudsatjambsof

openingstoflangeofrunnertrackswithtwoscrewsthrougheachendofeachstudand

flangeofrunner.

2. Donotfastenstudstotoprunnertrackwhenstudsextendtoundersideofstructure

overhead.

H. ChaseWallPartitions:

1. Locatecrossbracesforchasewallpartitionstopermittheinstallationofpipes,conduits,

carriersandsimilaritems.

2. Usestudsorrunnersascrossbracingnotlessthan63mm(2-1/2incheswide).

I. Formbuildingseismicorexpansionjointswithdoublestudsbacktobackspaced75mm(three

inches)apartplusthewidthoftheseismicorexpansionjoint.

J. Formcontroljoint,withdoublestudsspaced13mm(1/2-inch)apart.

3.3INSTALLINGWALLFURRINGFORFINISHAPPLIEDTOONESIDEONLY

A. InaccordancewithASTMC754,orASTMC841exceptasotherwisespecifiedorshown.

B. Wallfurring-StudSystem:

1. Framedwith63mm(2-1/2inch)ornarrowerstuds,600mm(24inches)oncenter.

2. BraceasspecifiedinASTMC754forWallFurring-StudSystemorbracewithsectionsor

runnersorstudsplacedhorizontallyatnotlessthanthreefootverticalintervalsonside

withoutfinish.


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3. SecurelyfastenbracestoeachstudwithtwoTypeSpanheadscrewsateachbearing.

C. Directattachmenttomasonryorconcrete;rigidchannelsor"Z"channels:

1. Installrigid(hatsection)furringchannelsat600mm(24inches)oncenter,horizontallyor

vertically.

2. Install"Z"furringchannelsverticallyspacednotmorethan600mm(24inches)oncenter.

3. Atcornerswhererigidfurringchannelsarepositionedhorizontally,providemiteredjointsin

furringchannels.

4. Endsofsplicedfurringchannelsshallbenestednotlessthan200mm(8inches).

5. Fastenfurringchannelstowallswithpower-actuateddrivepinsorhardenedsteelconcrete

nails.Wherechannelsarespliced,providetwofastenersineachflange.

6. Locatefurringchannelsatinteriorandexteriorcornersinaccordancewithwallfinish

materialmanufacturersprintederectioninstructions.Locate"Z"channelswithin100mm(4

inches)ofcorner.

D. InstallingWallFurring-BracketSystem:Spacefurringchannelsnotmorethan400mm(16

inches)oncenter.

3.4INSTALLINGSUPPORTSREQUIREDBYOTHERTRADES

A. Provideforattachmentandsupportofelectricaloutlets,plumbing,laboratoryorheating

fixtures,recessedtypeplumbingfixtureaccessories,accesspanelframes,wallbumpers,wood

seats,toiletstallpartitions,dressingboothpartitions,urinalscreens,chalkboards,tackboards,

wall-hungcasework,handrailbrackets,recessedfireextinguishercabinetsandotheritemslike

autodoorbuttonsandautodooroperatorssupportedbystudconstruction.

B. Provideadditionalstudswhererequired.Installmetalbackingplates,orspecialmetalshapesas

required,securelyfastenedtometalstuds.

3.5INSTALLINGFURREDANDSUSPENDEDCEILINGSORSOFFITS

A. InstallfurredandsuspendedceilingsorsoffitsinaccordancewithASTMC754orASTMC841

exceptasotherwisespecifiedorshownforscrewattachedgypsumboardceilingsandforplaster

ceilingsorsoffits.

1. Spaceframingat400mm(16-inch)centersformetallathanchorage.

2. Spaceframingat600mm(24-inch)centersforgypsumboardanchorage.

B. Newexposedconcreteslabs:

1. Usemetalinsertsrequiredforattachmentandsupportofhangersorhangerwireswithtied

wireloopsforembeddinginconcrete.


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2. FurnishforinstallationunderDivision3,CONCRETE.

3. Suspendedceilingsunderconcreteribconstructionshallhaverunnerchannelsatright

anglestoribsandbesupportedfromribswithhangersatendsandat1200mm(48-inch)

maximumintervalsalongchannels.Staggerhangersatalternatechannels.

C. Concreteslabsonsteeldeckingcompositeconstruction:

1. Usepulldowntabswhenavailable.

2. Usepoweractivatedfastenerswhendirectattachmenttostructuralframingcannotbe

accomplished.

D. Wherebarjoistsorbeamsaremorethan1200mm(48inches)apart,provideintermediate

hangerssothatspacingbetweensupportsdoesnotexceed1200mm(48inches).Useclips,

bolts,orwiretiesfordirectattachmenttosteelframing.

E. Existingconcreteconstructionexposedorconcreteonsteeldecking:

1. Usepoweractuatedfastenerseithereyepin,threadedstudsordrivepinsfortypeofhanger

attachmentrequired.

2. Installfastenersatapproximatemidheightofconcretebeamsorjoists.Donotinstallin

bottomofbeamsorjoists.

F. Steeldeckingwithoutconcretetopping:

1. Donotfastentosteeldecking0.76mm(0.0299-inch)orthinner.

2. Togglebolttodecking0.9mm(0.0359-inch)orthickeronlywhereanchoragetosteel

framingisnotpossible.

G. Installingsuspendedceilingsystemforgypsumboard(ASTMC635Option):

1. Installonlyforceilingstoreceivescrewattachedgypsumboard.

2. InstallinaccordancewithASTMC636.

a. Installmainrunnersspaced1200mm(48inches)oncenter.

b. Install1200mm(fourfoot)teesnotover600mm(24inches)oncenter;locateforedge

supportofgypsumboard.

c. Installwalltrackchannelatperimeter.

3.6TOLERANCES

A. Fasteningsurfaceforapplicationofsubsequentmaterialsshallnotvarymorethan3mm(1/8-inch)fromthelayoutline.

B. Plumbandalignverticalmemberswithin3mm(1/8-inch.)C. Leveloralignceilingswithin3mm(1/8-inch.)

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SECTION092900GYPSUMBOARD

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiesinstallationandfinishingofgypsumboard.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Installationofsteelframingmembersforwalls,partitions,furring,soffits,andceilings:Section

054000,COLD-FORMEDMETALFRAMING,andSection092216,NON-STRUCTURALMETAL

FRAMING.

B. Sounddeadeningboard:Section072113,THERMALINSULATION.

C. AcousticalSealants:Section079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

D. Layingypsumboardceilingpanels:Section095100,ACOUSTICALCEILING.

1.3TERMINOLOGY

A. DefinitionsanddescriptionoftermsshallbeinaccordancewithASTMC11,C840,andas

specified.

B. UndersideofStructureOverhead:Inspaceswheresteeltrussesorbarjoistsareshown,the

undersideofstructureoverheadshallbetheundersideofthefloororroofconstruction

supportedbythetrussesorbarjoists.

C. "Yoked":Gypsumboardcutoutforopeningwithnojointattheopening(alongdoorjambor

abovethedoor).

1.4SUBMITTALS



1. Cornerbeadandedgetrim.

2. Finishingmaterials.

3. Laminatingadhesive.

4. Gypsumboard,eachtype.

C. ShopDrawings:

1. Typicalgypsumboardinstallation,showingcornerdetails,edgetrimdetailsandthelike.

2. Typicalsoundratedassembly,showingtreatmentatperimeterofpartitionsand

penetrationsatgypsumboard.

3. Typicalshaftwallassembly.


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4. Typicalfireratedassemblyandcolumnfireproofing,indicatingdetailsofconstructionsame

asthatusedinfireratingtest.

D. Samples:

1. Cornerbead.

2. Edgetrim.

3. Controljoints.

E. TestResults:

1. Fireratingtest,eachfireratingrequiredforeachassembly.

2. Soundratingtest.

F. Certificates:Certifythatgypsumboardtypes,gypsumbackingboardtypes,cementitiousbacker

units,andjointtreatingmaterialsdonotcontainasbestosmaterial.

1.5DELIVERY,IDENTIFICATION,HANDLINGANDSTORAGE


1.6ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS





B. AmericanSocietyforTestingAndMaterials(ASTM):

C11-08........................................TerminologyRelatingtoGypsumandRelatedBuildingMaterials

andSystems

C475-02......................................JointCompoundandJointTapeforFinishingGypsumBoard

C840-08......................................ApplicationandFinishingofGypsumBoard

C919-08......................................SealantsinAcousticalApplications

C954-07......................................SteelDrillScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsumBoardorMetal

PlasterBasestoSteelStudfrom0.033in.(0.84mm)to0.112in.

(2.84mm)inthickness



orSteelStuds

C1047-05....................................AccessoriesforGypsumWallboardandGypsumVeneerBase

C1177-06....................................GlassMatGypsumSubstrateforUseasSheathing


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C1658-06....................................GlassMatGypsumPanels

C1396-06....................................GypsumBoard


C. UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL):

LatestEdition.............................FireResistanceDirectory

D. InchcapeTestingServices(ITS):

LatestEditions...........................CertificationListings

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1GYPSUMBOARD

A. GypsumBoard:ASTMC1396,TypeX,16mm(5/8inch)thickunlessshownotherwise.Shall

containaminimumof20percentrecycledgypsum.

B. Gypsumcoresshallcontainmaximumpercentageofpostindustrialrecycledgypsumcontent

availableinthearea(aminimumof95percentpostindustrialrecycledgypsumcontent).Paper

facingsshallcontain100percentpost-consumerrecycledpapercontent.

2.2GLASS-MAT,WATER-RESISTANTTILEBACKINGBOARD

A. ASTMC1178-TypeX,16mm(5/8inch)thickinorganicpanelswithawater-resistanttreated

gypsumcore,andasfollows:

1. MoldResistance:Level10testedinaccordancewithASTMD3273

2. Facing–bothsides:integral,fiberglassmatembeddedintogypsumcoretoprevent

delamination,suitableforpainting

3. Surfacefinish(fortileorpaint):heat-curedacrylicwater-proofcoating

2.3GLASS-MAT,IMPACT-RESISTANTGYPSUMBOARD

A. ASTMC1178-TypeX,16mm(5/8inch)thickinorganicpanelswithawater-resistanttreated

gypsumcorereinforcedwithglassfibers,andasfollows:

1. MoldResistance:Level10testedinaccordancewithASTMD3273

2. Facing–bothsides:integral,fiberglassmatembeddedintogypsumcoretoprevent

delamination,suitableforpainting

B. Providepanelswithabuseresistanceasfollows:

1. SurfaceAbrasion:Level3TestedinaccordancewithASTMC1629.

2. SurfaceIndentation:Level1TestedinaccordancewithASTMC1629.

3. Soft-bodyImpact:Level3TestedinaccordancewithASTMC1629.


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4. Hard-bodyImpact:Level2TestedinaccordancewithASTMC1629.

2.3ACCESSORIES

A. ASTMC1047,exceptformof0.39mm(0.015inch)thickzinccoatedsteelsheetorrigidPVC

plastic.

B. Flangesnotlessthan22mm(7/8inch)widewithpunchoutsordeformationsasrequiredto

providecompoundbond.

2.4FASTENERS

A. ASTMC1002andASTMC840,exceptasotherwisespecified.

B. ASTMC954,forsteelstudsthickerthan0.04mm(0.33inch).

C. Selectscrewsofsizeandtyperecommendedbythemanufacturerofthematerialbeing

fastened.

D. Forfireratedconstruction,typeandsizesameasusedinfireratingtest.

E. Clips:Zinc-coated(galvanized)steel;gypsumboardmanufacturer'sstandarditems.

2.5FINISHINGMATERIALSANDLAMINATINGADHESIVE

ASTMC475andASTMC840.Freeofantifreeze,vinyladhesives,preservatives,biocidesand

otherVOC.AdhesiveshallcontainamaximumVOCcontentof50g/l.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1GYPSUMBOARDHEIGHTS

A. Extendalllayersofgypsumboardfromfloortoundersideofstructureoverheadonfollowing

partitionsandfurring:

1. Twosidesofpartitions:

a. Fireratedpartitions.

b. Smokepartitions.

c. Soundratedpartitions.

d. Fullheightpartitionsshown(FHP).

e. Corridorpartitions.

2. Onesideofpartitionsorfurring:

a. Insideofexteriorwallfurringorstudconstruction.

b. Roomsideofroomwithoutsuspendedceilings.

c. Furringforpipesandductshafts,exceptwherefireratedshaftwallconstructionis

shown.


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3. Extendalllayersofgypsumboardconstructionusedforfireproofingofcolumnsfromfloor

toundersideofstructureoverhead,unlessshownotherwise.

B. Inlocationsotherthanthosespecified,extendgypsumboardfromfloortoheightsasfollows:

1. Notlessthan100mm(4inches)abovesuspendedacousticalceilings.

2. Atceilingofsuspendedgypsumboardceilings.

3. Atexistingceilings.

3.2INSTALLINGGYPSUMBOARD

A. Coordinateinstallationofgypsumboardwithothertradesandrelatedwork.

B. InstallgypsumboardinaccordancewithASTMC840,exceptasotherwisespecified.

C. MoistureandMold–ResistantAssemblies:Provideandinstallmoistureandmold-resistantglass

matgypsumwallboardproductswithmoisture-resistantsurfacescomplyingwithASTMC1658

whereshownandinlocationswhichmightbesubjecttomoistureexposureduringconstruction.

D. Usegypsumboardsinmaximumpracticallengthstominimizenumberofendjoints.

E. Bringgypsumboardintocontact,butdonotforceintoplace.

F. Ceilings:

1. Forsingle-plyconstruction,useperpendicularapplication.

2. Fortwo-plyassembles:

a. Useperpendicularapplication.

b. Applyfaceplyofgypsumboardsothatjointsoffaceplydonotoccuratjointsofbase

plywithjointsoverframingmembers.

G. Walls(ExceptShaftWalls):

1. Whengypsumboardisinstalledparalleltoframingmembers,spacefasteners300mm(12

inches)oncenterinfieldoftheboard,and200mm(8inches)oncenteralongedges.

2. Whengypsumboardisinstalledperpendiculartoframingmembers,spacefasteners300

mm(12inches)oncenterinfieldandalongedges.

3. Staggerscrewsonabuttingedgesorends.

4. Forsingle-plyconstruction,applygypsumboardwithlongdimensioneitherparallelor

perpendiculartoframingmembersasrequiredtominimizenumberofjointsexceptgypsum

boardshallbeappliedverticallyover"Z"furringchannels.

5. Fortwo-plygypsumboardassemblies,applybaseplyofgypsumboardtoassureminimum

numberofjointsinfacelayer.Applyfaceplyofwallboardtobaseplysothatjointsofface

plydonotoccuratjointsofbaseplywithjointsoverframingmembers.


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6. Forthree-plygypsumboardassemblies,applypliesinsamemannerasfortwo-ply

assemblies,exceptthatheadsoffastenersneedonlybedrivenflushwithsurfaceforfirst

andsecondplies.Applythirdplyofwallboardinsamemannerassecondplyoftwo-ply

assembly,exceptusefastenersofsufficientlengthenoughtohavethesamepenetration

intoframingmembersasrequiredfortwo-plyassemblies.

7. Nooffsetinexposedfaceofwallsandpartitionswillbepermittedbecauseofsingle-plyand

two-plyorthree-plyapplicationrequirements.

8. InstallingTwoLayerAssemblyOverSoundDeadeningBoard:

a. Applyfacelayerofwallboardverticallywithjointsstaggeredfromjointsinsound

deadeningboardoverframingmembers.

b. Fastenfacelayerwithscrew,ofsufficientlengthtosecuretoframing,spaced300mm

(12inches)oncenteraroundperimeter,and400mm(16inches)oncenterinthefield.

9. ControlJointsASTMC840andasfollows:

a. Locateatbothsidejambsofopeningsifgypsumboardisnot"yoked".Useonesystem

throughout.

b. Notrequiredforwalllengthslessthan9000mm(30feet).

c. Extendcontroljointsthefullheightofthewallorlengthofsoffit/ceilingmembrane.

H. AcousticalorSoundRatedPartitions,FireandSmokePartitions:

1. Cutgypsumboardforaspaceapproximately3mmto6mm(1/8to1/4inch)widearound

partitionperimeter.

2. Coordinateforapplicationofcaulkingorsealantstospacepriortotapingandfinishing.

3. Forsoundratedpartitions,usesealingcompound(ASTMC919)tofilltheannularspaces

betweenallreceptacleboxesandthepartitionfinishmaterialthroughwhichtheboxes

protrudetosealallholesand/oropeningsonthebackandsidesoftheboxes.STCminimum

valuesasshown.

I.ElectricalandTelecommunicationsBoxes:

1.Sealannularspacesbetweenelectricalandtelecommunicationsreceptacleboxesandgypsum

boardpartitions.

J. Accessories:

1. Setaccessoriesplumb,levelandtruetoline,neatlymiteredatcornersandintersections,

andsecurelyattachtosupportingsurfacesasspecified.

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3. CornerBeads:

a. Installatallverticalandhorizontalexternalcornersandwhereshown.

b. Usescrewsonly.Donotusecrimpingtool.

4. EdgeTrim(casingsBeads):

a. Atbothsidesofexpansionandcontroljointsunlessshownotherwise.

b. Wheregypsumboardterminatesagainstdissimilarmaterialsandatperimeterof

openings,exceptwherecoveredbyflanges,casingsorpermanentlybuilt-inequipment.

c. Wheregypsumboardsurfacesofnon-loadbearingassembliesabutloadbearing

members.

d. Whereshown.


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3.3FINISHINGOFGYPSUMBOARD

A. Finishjoints,edges,corners,andfastenerheadsinaccordancewithASTMC840.UseLevel4

finishforalfinishedareasopentopublicview.

B. Beforeproceedingwithinstallationoffinishingmaterials,assurethefollowing:

1. Gypsumboardisfastenedandheldclosetoframingorfurring.

2. Fasteningheadsingypsumboardareslightlybelowsurfaceindimpleformedbydriving

tool.

C. Finishjoints,fasteners,andallopenings,includingopeningsaroundpenetrations,onthatpartof

thegypsumboardextendingabovesuspendedceilingstosealsurfaceofnondecoratedgypsum

boardconstruction.Aftertheinstallationofhangerrods,hangerwires,supports,equipment,

conduits,pipingandsimilarwork,sealremainingopeningsandmaintaintheintegrityofthe

construction.Sandingisnotrequiredofnondecoratedsurfaces.

3.6REPAIRS

A. Aftertapingandfinishinghasbeencompleted,andbeforedecoration,repairalldamagedand

defectivework,includingnondecoratedsurfaces.

B. Patchholesoropenings13mm(1/2inch)orlessindiameter,orequivalentsize,withasetting

typefinishingcompoundorpatchingplaster.

C. Repairholesoropeningsover13mm(1/2inch)diameter,orequivalentsize,with16mm(5/8

inch)thickgypsumboardsecuredinsuchamannerastoprovidesolidsubstrateequivalentto

undamagedsurface.

D. Tapeandrefinishscratched,abradedordamagedfinishsurfacesincludingcracksandjointsin

nondecoratedsurfacetoprovide//smoketightconstruction//fireprotectionequivalenttothe

fireratedconstruction//andSTCequivalenttothesoundratedconstruction//.

3.7UNACCESSIBLECEILINGS

AtMentalHealthandBehavioralNursingUnits,areasaccessibletopatientsandnot

continuouslyobservablebystaff(e.g.,patientbedrooms,dayrooms),ceilingsshouldbeasolid

materialsuchasgypsumboard.Thiswilllimitpatientaccess.Accessdoorsareneededtoaccess

lectricalandmechanicalequipmentabovetheceiling.Thesedoorsshouldbelockedtoprevent

unauthorizedaccessandsecuredtoceilingusingtamperresistantfasteners.

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093013-1of20

SECTION093013CERAMIC/PORCELAINTILING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A.Thissectionspecifiesinteriorceramic,porcelainandquarrytile,marblethresholdsandwindow

stools,terrazzodividerstrips,waterproofingmembranesforthin-setapplications,crack

isolationmembranes,andtilebackerboard.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B.Preformedexpansionjointsintileflooring:Section079513,EXPANSIONJOINTCOVER

ASSEMBLIES.

C. SealingofJoints:Section079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

D. Color,Texture,Pattern,andSizeofFieldTileandTrimShapes,andColorofGroutSpecified:

RefertoDrawings.

E. MetalandGypsumLathingandGypsumPlaster:Section092300,GYPSUMPLASTERING.

F.LathingandPortlandCementBasedPlaster:Section092400,PORTLANDCEMENTPLASTERING.

G. MetalandResilientEdgeStripsatJointswithNewResilientFlooring,andCarpeting:

Section096519,RESILIENTTILEFLOORINGandSection096800,CARPETING.

1.3SUBMITTALS:


B.SustainableDesignSubmittalsasdescribedbelow:


C. Samples:

1. Porcelaintile,eachtype,color,patternsandsize.

2. Accent/Trimshapes,bullnosecapandcoveincludingbullnosecapandbasepiecesat

internalandexternalcornersofverticalsurfaces,eachtype,color,andsize.

D. ProductData:

1. Ceramicandporcelaintile,markedtoshoweachtype,size,andshaperequired.

2. Chemicalresistantmortarandgrout(epoxyandfuran).

3. Cementitiousbackerunit.

4. Dry-setPortlandcementmortarandgrout.

5. Dividerstrip.


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6. Elastomericmembraneandbondcoat.

7. Reinforcingtape.

8. Levelingcompound.

9. Latex-Portlandcementmortarandgrout.

10. CommercialPortlandcementgrout.

11. Organicadhesive.

12. Slipresistanttile.

13. Waterproofingisolationmembrane.

14. Fasteners.

E. Certification:

1. Mastergradecertificate,ANSIA137.1.

2. Manufacturer'scertificatesindicatingthatthefollowingmaterialscomplywithspecification

requirements:

a. Chemicalresistantmortarandgrout(epoxyandfuran).

b. Modifiedepoxyemulsion.

c. CommercialPortlandcementgrout.

d. Cementitiousbackerunit.

e. Dry-setPortlandcementmortarandgrout.

f. Elastomericmembraneandbondcoat.

g. Reinforcingtape.

h. Latex-Portlandcementmortarandgrout.

i. Levelingcompound.

j. Organicadhesive.

k. Waterproofisolationmembrane.

l. Factorybackmountedtiledocumentationforsuitabilityforapplicationinwetarea.

F.InstallerQualifications:

1.Submitletterstatinginstaller’sexperience.

1.4DELIVERYANDSTORAGE:

A. Delivermaterialsincontainerswithlabelslegibleandintactandgrade-sealsunbroken.

B. Storematerialtopreventdamageorcontamination.


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A. Installerstobefromacompanyspecializinginperforminginstallationofproductsspecifiedand

haveaminimumofthree(3)years’experience.

B.Eachtypeandcoloroftiletobeprovidedfromasinglesource.

C.Eachtypeandcolorofmortar,adhesive,andgrouttobeprovidedfromthesamesource.

1.6WARRANTY:

A.ConstructionWarranty:ComplywithFARclause52.246-21,“WarrantyofConstruction”.



arereferencedintextbybasicdesignationonly.

B. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):

A10.20-06(R2011)......................SafeOperatingPracticesforTile,TerrazzoandMarble

WorkA108/A118/A136-14 InstallationofCeramicTile

A108.01-10................................SubsurfacesandPreparationsbyOtherTrades

A108.02-10................................Materials,Environmental,andWorkmanship

A108.1A-11................................InstallationofCeramicTileintheWet-SetMethodwithPortland

CementMortar

A108.1B-11................................InstallationofCeramicTileonaCuredPortlandCementMortar

SettingBedwithDry-SetorLatex-PortlandCementMortar

A108.1C-11................................ContractorsOption;InstallationofCeramicTileintheWet-Set

methodwithPortlandCementMortarorInstallationofCeramic

TileonaCuredPortlandCementMortarSettingBedwithDry-

SetorLatex-PortlandCementMortar

A108.4-10..................................CeramicTilewithOrganicAdhesivesorWaterCleanableTile-

SettingEpoxyAdhesive

A108.6-10..................................CeramicTilewithChemicalResistant,WaterCleanableTile-

Settingand-GroutingEpoxy

A108.8-10..................................CeramicTilewithChemicalResistantFuranResinMortarand

Grout

A108.10-10................................GroutinTilework

A108.13-10................................LoadBearing,Bonded,WaterproofMembranesforThin-Set

CeramicTileandDimensionStone


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A118.1-10..................................Dry-SetPortlandCementMortar

A118.3-11..................................ChemicalResistant,WaterCleanableTile-Settingand–Grouting

EpoxyandWaterCleanableTile-SettingEpoxyAdhesive

A118.4-10..................................Latex-PortlandCementMortar

A118.5-10..................................ChemicalResistantFuranMortarsandGrouts

A118.6-10..................................CementGroutsforTileInstallation

A118.7-10..................................HighPerformanceCementGroutsforTileInstallation

A118.9-10..................................InstallationofCeramicTilewithModifiedEpoxyEmulsion

Mortar/Grout

A118.10-10................................LoadBearing,Bonded,WaterproofMembranesforThin-Set

CeramicTileandDimensionStoneInstallation

A136.1-11..................................OrganicAdhesivesforInstallationofCeramicTile

A137.1-13..................................AmericanNationalStandardSpecificationsforCeramicTile

C.ASTMInternational(ASTM):

A666-10.....................................AnnealedorCold-WorkedAusteniticStainlessSteelSheet,Strip,

PlateandFlatBar

A1064/A1064M-14....................Carbon-SteelWireandWeldedWireReinforcement,Plainand

Deformed,forConcrete

C109/C109M-13.........................StandardTestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulic

CementMortars(Using2inch.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)

C241/C241M-13.........................AbrasionResistanceofStoneSubjectedtoFootTraffic

C348-14......................................StandardTestMethodforFlexuralStrengthofHydraulic-

CementMortars

C627-10......................................EvaluatingCeramicFloorTileInstallationSystemsUsingthe

Robinson-TypeFloorTester

C954-11......................................SteelDrillScrewsfortheApplicationofGypsumBoardonMetal

PlasterBasetoSteelStudsfrom0.033in(0.84mm)to0.112in

(2.84mm)inthickness

C979/C979M-10.........................PigmentsforIntegrallyColoredConcrete

C1002-14....................................SteelSelf-PiercingTappingScrewsfortheApplicationofPanel

Products


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C1027-09....................................TestMethodforDeterminingVisibleAbrasionResistanceof

GlazedCeramicTile

C1127-01(R2009).......................StandardGuideforUseofHighSolidsContent,ColdLiquid-

AppliedElastomericWaterproofingMembranewithanIntegral

WearingSurface

C1178/C1178M-13....................StandardSpecificationforCoatedGlassMatWater-Resistant

GypsumBackingPanel

C1325-14....................................Non-AsbestosFiber-MatReinforcedCementitiousBackerUnits

C1353/C1353M-09(R2013)........AbrasionResistanceofDimensionStoneSubjectedtoFoot

TrafficUsingaRotaryPlatform,Double-HeadAbraser

D1204-14...................................TestMethodforLinearDimensionalChangesofNonrigid

ThermoplasticSheetingorFilmatElevatedTemperature

D2240-05(R2010).......................TestMethodforRubberProperty–DurometerHardness

D2497-07(R2012).......................TolerancesforManufacturedOrganic-BaseFilamentSingle

Yarns

D3045-92(R2010).......................HeatAgingofPlasticsWithoutLoad

D4397-10...................................StandardSpecificationforPolyethyleneSheetingfor

Construction,IndustrialandAgriculturalApplications

D5109-12...................................StandardTestMethodsforCopper-CladThermosetting

LaminatesforPrintedWiringBoards

D. CodeofFederalRegulation(CFR):

40CFR59...................................DeterminationofVolatileMatterContent,WaterContent,

DensityVolumeSolids,andWeightSolidsofSurfaceCoating

E. MarbleInstituteofAmerica(MIA):DesignManualIII-2007

F. TileCouncilofNorthAmerica,Inc.(TCNA):

HandbookforCeramicTileInstallation(2014)

DCOFAcuTest-2012...................DynamicCoefficientofFrictionTest


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1TILE:

A. ComplywithANSIA137.1,StandardGrade,exceptasmodified:

1. InspectionprocedureslistedundertheAppendixofANSIA137.1.

2. AbrasionResistanceClassification:

a. TestedinaccordancewithvalueslistedinTable1,ASTMC1027.

b. ClassV,12000revolutionsforfloorsinCorridors,Kitchens,Storageincluding

RefrigeratedRooms

c. ClassIV,6000revolutionsforremainingareas.

3. SlipResistantTileforFloors:

a. Coefficientoffriction,whentestedinaccordancewithANSIA137.1andmeasuredper

theTCNADCOFAcuTest.

1) Equaltoorgreaterthan.42forlevelinteriortilefloorsthatwillbewalkedonwhen

wet.

4. FactoryBlending:Fortilewithcolorvariations,withintherangesselectedduringsample

submittalsblendtileinthefactoryandpackagesotileunitstakenfromone(1)package

showthesamerangeincolorsasthosetakenfromotherpackagesandmatchapproved

samples.

7. Factory-AppliedTemporaryProtectiveCoating:

a. Protectexposedfacesurfaces(topsurface)oftileagainstadherenceofmortarand

groutbypre-coatingwithacontinuousfilmofhotappliedpetroleumparaffinwax.

b. Donotcoatunexposedtilesurfaces.

c. Pre-waxtilessetorgroutedwithepoxyorlatexmodifiedmortars.

B. Large-formatPorcelainTile:Nominal8mm(5/16inch)thick,withcushionedges.Porcelaintile

producedbythedustpressedmethodaretobemadeofapproximately50%feldspar;the

remaining50%istobemadeupofvarioushigh-qualitylightfiringballclaysyieldingatilewitha

waterabsorptionrateof0.5%orlessandabreakingstrengthofbetween176to181kg(390to

400lbs.).

F. DecorativeTrimShapes:

1. Conformtoapplicablerequirementsofadjoiningfloorandwalltile.

4. InternalandExternalCorners:

a. Squareinternalandexternalcornerjointsarenotacceptable.


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b. Externalcornersincludingedges:Usemetaltrim.

c. Internalcorners:Usemetaltrimwithintegralcoveshapes.

d. Basetofloorinternalcorners:Usespecialmetaltrimunitprovidingintegralcovevertical

andhorizontaljoint.

e. Basetofloorexternalcorners:Usespecialmetaltrimunitprovidingbullnosevertical

edgewithintegralcovehorizontaljoint.Usestopatbottomofopeningshavingbullnose

returntowall.

f. Walltopedgeinternalcorners:Usemetaltrimprovidingintegralcoveverticaljointwith

metaltrimattopedge.

g. Walltopedgeexternalcorners:Usespecialmetaltrimprovidingbullnoseverticaland

horizontaljointedge.

2.2BACKERUNITS:

A.CementitiousBackerUnits:

1.Useinshowersorwetareas.

2.ConformtoASTMC1325;TypeA.

3.Useinmaximumlengthsavailabletominimizeendtoendbuttjoints.

B.GlassMatWaterResistantBackingBoard:

1.Useinshowersorwetareas.

2.ConformtoASTMC1178/C1178M.

3.Useinmaximumlengthsavailabletominimizeendtoendbuttjoints.

2.3JOINTMATERIALSFORCEMENTITIOUSBACKERUNITS:

A. ReinforcingTape:Vinylcoatedwovenglassfibermeshtape,openweave,50mm(2inches)

wide.Tapewithpressuresensitiveadhesivebackingwillnotbepermitted.

B. TapeEmbeddingMaterial:Latex-PortlandcementmortarcomplyingwithANSIA108.1.

C. Jointmaterial,includingreinforcingtape,andtapeembeddingmaterial,aretobeasspecifically

recommendedbythebackerunitmanufacturer.

2.4FASTENERS:

A. ScrewsforCementitiousBackerUnits.

1. Standardscrewsforgypsumboardarenotacceptable.

2. Minimum11mm(7/16inch)diameterhead,corrosionresistantcoated,withwashers.

3. ASTMC954forsteel1mm(0.033inch)thick.

4. ASTMC1002forsteelframinglessthan0.0329inchthick.


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B. Washers:Galvanizedsteel,13mm(1/2inch)minimumdiameter.

2.5SETTINGMATERIALSORBONDCOATS:

A. ConformtoTCNAHandbookforCeramicTileInstallation.

B. PortlandCementMortar:ANSIA108.02.

C. Latex-PortlandCementMortar:ANSIA118.4.

1. Forwallapplications,providenon-sagging,latex-Portlandcementmortarcomplyingwith

ANSIA118.4.

2. PrepackagedDry-MortarMix:Factory-preparedmixtureofPortlandcement;dry,

redispersible,ethylenevinylacetateadditive;andotheringredientstowhichonlywater

needstobeaddedatProjectsite.

D. Dry-SetPortlandCementMortar:ANSIA118.1.Forwallapplications,providenon-sagging,latex-

PortlandcementmortarcomplyingwithANSIA118.1.

E. OrganicAdhesives:ANSIA136.1,Type1.

F. Chemical-ResistantBondCoat:

1. EpoxyResinType:ANSIA118.3.

2. FuranResinType:ANSIA118.5.

G. WaterproofingIsolationMembrane:

1. SheetSystemTCNAF122-14(on-groundconcrete)andTCNAF122A-14(above-ground

concrete).

2. CompositesheetconsistingofASTMD5109,TypeII,GradeIChlorinatedPolyethylene(CM)

sheetreinforcedonbothsideswithanon-wovenpolyesterfiber.

3. Designedforuseinwetareasasanisolationandpositivewaterproofingmembranesfor

thin-setbondingofsheettosubstrateandthin-setbondingofceramicandporcelaintileor

marbletosheet.Suitedforbothhorizontalandverticalapplications.


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4. Conformtothefollowingadditionalphysicalproperties:

5. Manufacturer’sstandardsheetsizewithprefabricatedorpreformedinsideandoutside

corners.

6. Sheetmanufacturer’ssolventweldingliquidorxyleneandedgesealant.

2.7GROUTINGMATERIALS:

A. ColoringPigments:

1. Puremineralpigments,limeproofandnonfading,complyingwithASTMC979/C979M.

2. Coloringpigmentsmayonlybeaddedtogroutbythemanufacturer.

3. Jobcoloredgroutisnotacceptable.

4. UseisrequiredinCommercialPortlandCementGrout,Dry-SetGrout,andLatex-Portland

CementGrout.

B. Sand-PortlandCementGrout:ANSIA108.10,consistingofwhiteorgraycementandwhiteor

coloredaggregateasrequiredtoproducecolorindicated.//ZeroVOCcontent.//

C. StandardCementGrout:ANSIA118.6.

D. HighPerformanceTileGrout:ANSIA118.7withaVOCcontentof65g/Lorlesswhencalculated

accordingto40CFR59(EPAMethod24).

1.PolymerType:Ethylenevinylacetateoracrylicadditive,indry,redispersibleform,

prepackagedwithotherdryingredients.

2.PolymerType:Acrylicresinorstyrene-butadienerubberinliquid-latexformforadditionto

prepackageddry-groutmix.

Property Units Results TestMethod

HardnessShoreA

Points 70-80 ASTMD2240(10SecondReading)

Shrinkage Percent 5maximum ASTMD1204

Brittleness Nocrackremainsflexibleattemperature-37degreesC(-35degreesF)

ASTMD249713mm(1/2-inch)MandrelBend

RetentionofPropertiesafterHeatAging

Percentoforiginal 80Tensile80Breaking80Elongation

ASTMD3045,90degreesC(194degreesF)for168hours


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E. Water-CleanableEpoxyGrout:ANSIA118.3,withaVOCcontentof65g/Lorlesswhen

calculatedaccordingto40CFR59(EPAMethod24).

1. Provideproductcapableofwithstandingcontinuousandintermittentexposureto

temperaturesofupto60and100degreesC(140and212degreesF),respectively,and

certifiedbymanufacturerforintendeduse.

2.8PATCHINGANDLEVELINGCOMPOUND:

A. Portlandcementbase,polymer-modified,self-levelingcompound,manufacturedspecificallyfor

resurfacingandlevelingconcretefloors.Productscontaininggypsumarenotacceptable.

B. Provideapatchingandlevelingcompoundwiththefollowingminimumphysicalproperties:

1. Compressivestrength-25MPa(3500psig)perASTMC109/C109M.

2. Flexuralstrength-7MPa(1000psig)perASTMC348(28dayvalue).

3. Tensilestrength–4.1MPa(600psi)perANSI118.7.

4. Density–1.9.

C. Capableofbeingappliedinlayersupto38mm(1-1/2inches)thickwithoutfillersandupto101

mm(4inches)thickwithfillers,beingbroughttoafeatheredge,andbeingtrowelledtoa

smoothfinish.

D. Primers,fillers,andreinforcementasrequiredbymanufacturerforapplicationandsubstrate

condition.

E. Readyforusein48hoursafterapplication.

2.9METALEDGE&COVETRIMSTRIPS:

A. Finishingandedgingtrimprofilesfortilework.

B. Heighttomatchtileandsetting-bedthickness.

C. Embeddedlegperforatedforkeyingtomortar.

D. Satin-finishedanodizedaluminumfinish,exceptasotherwiseindicated.

2.11WATER:

A.Clean,potableandfreefromsaltsandotherinjuriouselementstomortarandgroutmaterials.

2.12CLEANINGCOMPOUNDS:

A. Specificallydesignedforcleaningmasonryandconcreteandwhichwillnotpreventbondof

subsequenttilesettingmaterialsincludingpatchingandlevelingcompoundsandelastomeric

waterproofingmembraneandcoat.

B. MaterialscontainingacidorcausticMaterialarenotacceptable.


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2.13FLOORMORTARBEDREINFORCING:

A. ASTMA1064/A1064Mweldedwirefabricwithoutbacking,MW3xMW3(2x2-W0.5xW0.5).

2.14POLYETHYLENESHEET:

A. PolyethylenesheetconformingtoASTMD4397.

B. Nominalthickness:0.15mm(6mils).

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1ENVIRONMENTALREQUIREMENTS:

A. Maintainambienttemperatureofworkareasatnotlessthan16degreesC(60degreesF),

withoutinterruption,fornotlessthan24hoursbeforeinstallationandnotlessthanthree(3)

daysafterinstallation.

B. Maintainhighertemperaturesforalongerperiodoftimewhererequiredbymanufacturer's

recommendationandANSISpecificationsforinstallation.

C. Donotinstalltilewhenthetemperatureisabove38degreesC(100degreesF).

D. Donotinstallmaterialswhenthetemperatureofthesubstrateisbelow16degreesC(60

degreesF).

E. Donotallowtemperaturetofallbelow10degreesC(50degreesF)afterthirddayofcompletion

oftilework.

3.2ALLOWABLETOLERANCE:

A. Variationinplaneofsub-floor,includingconcretefillslevelingcompoundsandmortarbeds:

1. Notmorethan6mmin3048mm(1/4inchin10feet)fromrequiredelevationwhere

Portlandcementmortarsettingbedisused.

2. Notmorethan3mmin3048mm(1/8inchin10feet)wheredry-setPortlandcement,and

latex-Portlandcementmortarsettingbedsandchemical-resistantbondcoatsareused.

B. VariationinPlaneofWallSurfaces:

1. Notmorethan6mmin2438mm(1/4inchin8feet)fromrequiredplanewherePortland

cementmortarsettingbedisused.

2. Notmorethan3mmin2438mm(1/8inchin8feet)wheredry-setorlatex-Portland

cementmortarororganicadhesivesettingmaterialsisused.


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3.3SURFACEPREPARATION:

A. CleaningNewConcreteorMasonry:

1. Chipoutloosematerial,cleanoffalloil,greasedirt,adhesives,curingcompounds,andother

deterrentstobondingbymechanicalmethod,orbyusingproductsspecificallydesignedfor

cleaningconcreteandmasonry.

2. Useself-containedpowerblastcleaningsystemstoremovecuringcompoundsandsteel

trowelfinishfromconcreteslabswhereceramictilewillbeinstalleddirectlyonconcrete

surfacewiththin-setmaterials.

3. Steamcleaningortheuseofacidsandsolventsforcleaningwillnotbepermitted.

B. PatchingandLeveling:

1. Mixandapplypatchingandlevelingcompoundinaccordancewithmanufacturer's

instructions.

2. Fillholesandcracksandalignconcretefloorsthatareoutofrequiredplanewithpatching

andlevelingcompound.

a. Thicknessofcompoundasrequiredtobringfinishtilesystemtoelevationshownon


b. Floatfinishexceptfinishsmoothforelastomericwaterproofing.

c. Atsubstrateexpansion,isolation,andothermovingjoints,allowjointofsamewidthto

continuethroughunderlayment.

3. Applypatchingandlevelingcompoundtoconcreteandmasonrywallsurfacesthatareout

ofrequiredplane.

4. Applylevelingcoatsofmaterialcompatiblewithwallsurfaceandtilesettingmaterialtowall

surfaces,otherthanconcreteandmasonrythatareoutofrequiredplane.

C. MortarBedforSlopestoDrains:

1. Slopecompoundtodrainwheredrainsareshownonconstructiondocuments.

2. Installmortarbedindepressedslabslopedtodrainsnotlessthan3.2mmin305mm(1/8

inchperfoot).

3. Allownotlessthan50mm(2inch)depressionatedgeofdepressedslab.

4. Screedforslopetodrainandfloatfinish.

5. Curemortarbedfornotlessthanseven(7)days.Donotusecuringcompoundsorcoatings.

6.Performfloodtesttoverifymortarbedslopestodrainbeforeinstallingtile.Contracting

OfficerRepresentative(COR)tobepresentduringfloodtest.


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D. Additionalpreparationofconcretefloorsfortilesetwithepoxy,orfuran-resinistobein

accordancewiththemanufacturer'sprintedinstructions.

E. CleavageMembrane:

1. Installpolythenesheetascleavagemembraneindepressedslabwhenwaterproof

membraneisnotscheduledorindicated.

2. Turnupatedgeofdepressedfloorslabtotopoffloor.

F. Walls:

1. Inshowersorotherwetareascoverstudswithpolyethylenesheet.

2. Applypatchingandlevelingcompoundtoconcreteandmasonrysurfacesthatareoutof

requiredplane.

3. Applylevelingcoatsofmaterialcompatiblewithwallsurfaceandtilesettingmaterialtowall

surfaces,otherthanconcreteandmasonrythatareoutofrequiredplane.

4. ApplymetallathtoframinginaccordancewithANSIA108.1:

a. Usefastenersspecifiedinparagraph"Fasteners."Usewasherswhenlathopeningis

largerthanscrewhead.

b. ApplyscratchandlevelingcoatstometallathinaccordancewithANSIA108.1C.

c. Totalthicknessofscratchandlevelingcoats:

1) Apply9mmto16mm(3/8inchto5/8inch)thickoversolidbacking.

2) 16mmto19mm(5/8to3/4inch)thickonmetallathoverstuds.

3) Wherewainscotsarerequiredtofinishflushwithwallsurfaceabove,adjust

thicknessrequiredforflushfinish.

d. Applyscratchandlevelingcoatsmorethan19mm(3/4inch)thickintwo(2)coats.

G. ExistingFloorsandWalls:

1. Removeexistingcompositionfloorfinishesandadhesive.Preparesurfacebygrinding,

chipping,self-containedpowerblastcleaningorothersuitablemechanicalmethodsto

completelyexposeuncontaminatedconcreteormasonrysurfaces.Followsafety

requirementsofANSIA10.20.

2. Removeexistingconcretefillortoppingtostructuralslab.Cleanandlevelthesubstratefor

newsettingbedandwaterproofmembraneorcleavagemembrane.

3. Wherenewtilebasesarerequiredtofinishflushwithplasteraboveorwheretheyare

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andexposeroughwallconstructionsufficientlytoaccommodatenewtilebaseandsetting

material.

3.4CEMENTITIOUSBACKERUNITS:

A. Removepolyethylenewrappingfromcementitiousbackerunitsandseparatetoallowforair

circulation.Allowmoisturecontentofbackerunitstodrydowntoamaximumof35percent

beforeapplyingjointtreatmentandtile.

B. InstallinaccordancewithANSIA118.9exceptasspecifiedotherwise.

C. Installunitshorizontallyorverticallytominimizejointswithendjointsoverframingmembers.

Unitswithroundededges;faceroundededgeawayfromstudstoforma“V”jointforjoint

treatment.

D. Securecementitiousbackerunitstoeachframingmemberwithscrewsspacednotmorethan

203mm(8inches)oncenterandnotcloserthan13mm(1/2inch)fromtheedgeofthebacker

unitorasrecommendedbybackerunitmanufacturer.Installscrewssothatthescrewheadsare

flushwiththesurfaceofthebackerunit.

E. Wherebackerunitjoinsshowerpansorwaterproofing,lapbackerunitoverturnedup

waterproofsystem.Installfastenersonlythroughtopone-inchofturnedupwaterproof

systems.

F. Donotinstalljointtreatmentforseven(7)daysafterinstallationofcementitiousbackerunit.

G. JointTreatment:

1. Fillhorizontalandverticaljointsandcornerswithlatex-Portlandcementmortar.Apply

fiberglasstapeoverjointsandcornersandembedwithsamemortar.

2. Leave6mm(1/4inch)spaceforsealantatlipsoftubs,sinks,orotherplumbingreceptors.

3.5GLASSMATWATER-RESISTANTBACKINGBOARD:

A. Installinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.TCNASystemsW245-1.

B. Treatjointswithtapeandlatex-Portlandcementmortaroradhesive.

3.6METALEDGE&COVETRIMSTRIPS:

A. Setinmortarbedtolineandlevelcenteredunderdoorsorinopenings,whenapplicable.

3.7CERAMICTILE–GENERAL:

A. ComplywithANSIA108/A118/A136seriesoftileinstallationstandardsapplicabletomethodsof

installationandTCNAInstallationGuidelines.


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B. InstallingMortarBedsforFloors:

1. Installmortarbedinamannerthatdoesnotdamagecleavageorwaterproofmembrane;

32mm(1-1/2inch)minimumthickness.

2. Installfloormortarbedreinforcingcenteredinmortarfill.

3. Screedfinishtolevelplaneorslopetodrainsshownonconstructiondocuments,floatfinish.

4. Forthinsetsystemscuremortarbednotlessthanseven(7)days.Donotusecuring

compoundsorcoatings.

5. FortilesetwithPortlandcementpasteoverplasticmortarbedcoordinatetosettilebefore

mortarbedsets.

C. SettingBedsorBondCoats:

1. WhererecessedordepressedfloorslabsarefilledwithPortlandcementmortarbed,set

ceramicmosaicfloortileineitherPortlandcementpasteoverplasticmortarbedor

latex-Portlandcementmortarovercuredmortarbedexceptasspecifiedotherwise,

ANSIA108-1C,TCNASystemF121-14orF111-14.

2. PoolsHoldingWater:ANSIA108.1C.DonotuselatexPortlandcementmortar.

3. SetfloortileinelastomericbondcoatoverelastomericmembraneperANSI108.13,TCNA

SystemF122-14whereindicatedonconstructiondocuments.

4. Setwalltileinstalledoverconcreteormasonryindry-setPortlandcementmortar,or

latex-Portlandcementmortar,ANSI108.1BandTCNASystemW211-14,W221-14orW222-

14.

5. Setwalltileinstalledoverconcretebackerboardinlatex-Portlandcementmortar,

ANSIA108.1B.

6. SetwalltileinstalledoverPortlandcementmortarbedonmetallathbaseinPortland

cementpasteoverplasticmortarbed,ordry-setPortlandcementmortarorlatex-Portland

cementmortaroveracuredmortarbed,ANSIA108.1C,TCNASystemW231-14,W241-14.

7. SettileoverconcreteintherapeuticpoolsinPortlandcementpasteordrysetPortland

cementmortar,ANSIA108.1C,TCNASystemP601MB-14.

8. Settileinstalledovergypsumboardandgypsumplasterinorganicadhesive,ANSIA108.1,

TCNASystemW242-14.

9. Settrimshapesinsamematerialspecifiedforsettingadjoiningtile.


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D. Workmanship:

1. Layouttileworksothatnotilelessthanone-halffullsizeisused.Makeallcutsontheouter

edgeofthefield.Alignnewtileworkscheduledforexistingspacestotheexistingtilework

unlessspecifiedotherwise.

2. Settilefirmlyinplacewithfinishsurfacesintrueplanes.Aligntileflushwithadjacenttile

unlessshownotherwiseonconstructiondocuments.

3. Formintersectionsandreturnsaccurately.

4. Cutanddrilltileneatlywithoutmarringsurface.

5. Cutedgesoftileabuttingpenetrations,finish,orbuilt-initems:

a. Fittilecloselyaroundelectricaloutlets,piping,fixturesandfittings,sothatplates,

escutcheons,collarsandflangeswilloverlapcutedgeoftile.

b. SealtilejointswatertightasspecifiedinSection079200,JOINTSEALANTS,around

electricaloutlets,pipingfixturesandfittingsbeforecoverplatesandescutcheonsareset

inplace.

6. Completedworkistobefreefromhollowsoundingareasandloose,crackedordefective

tile.

7. Removeandresettilesthatareoutofplaneormisaligned.

8. Floors:

a. Extendfloortilebeneathcaseworkandequipment,exceptthoseunitsmountedinwall

recesses.

b. Alignfinishsurfaceofnewtileworkflushwithotherandexistingadjoiningfloorfinish

whereindicatedinconstructiondocuments.

c. Inareaswherefloordrainsoccur,slopetiletodrains.

d. Pushandvibratetilesover203mm(8inches)squaretoachievefullsupportofbond

coat.

9. Walls:

a. Coverwallsandpartitions,includingpilasters,furredareas,andfreestandingcolumns

fromfloortoceiling,orfromfloortonominalwainscotheightsasindicatedin

constructiondocumentswithtile.

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c. Finishwallsurfacesbehindandatsidesofcaseworkandequipment,exceptthoseunits

mountedinwallrecesses,withsametileasscheduledforroomproper.

10. Joints:

a. Keepalljointsinline,straight,level,perpendicularandofevenwidthunlessshown

otherwiseonconstructiondocuments.

b. Makejoints2mm(1/16inch)wideforglazedwalltileandmosaictilework.

c. Makejointsinquarrytileworknotlessthan6mm(1/4inch)normorethan9mm(3/8

inch)wide.Finishjointsflushwithsurfaceoftile.

d. Makejointsinpavertile,porcelaintype;maximum3mm(1/8inch)wide.

11. BackButtering:Forinstallationsindicatedbelow,obtain100percentmortarcoverageby

complyingwithapplicablespecialrequirementsforbackbutteringoftileinreferenced

ANSIA108/A118/A136seriesoftileinstallationstandards:

a. Tilewallinstallationsinwetareas,includingshowers,tubenclosures,laundriesand

swimmingpools.

b. Tileinstalledwithchemical-resistantmortarsandgrouts.

c. Tilewallinstallationscomposedoftiles203by203mm(8by8inches)orlarger.

d. Exteriortilewallinstallations.

3.9CERAMICTILEINSTALLEDWITHPORTLANDCEMENTMORTAR:

A. MortarMixesforFloor,WallandBaseTile(includingShowers,andTherapeuticPools):

ANSIA108.1A.exceptspecifiedotherwise.

B. InstallingWallandBaseTile:ANSIA108.1A,exceptspecifiedotherwise.

C. InstallingFloorTile:ANSIA108.1A,exceptasspecifiedotherwise.Slopemortarbedstofloor

drainsataminimumof3mmin305mm(1/8inchperfoot).

3.10PORCELAINTILEINSTALLEDWITHLATEXPORTLANDCEMENTBONDINGMORTAR:

A.DuetothedensenessofporcelaintileuselatexPortlandcementbondingmortarthatmeetsthe

requirementsofANSIA108.01.Mixbondingmortarsinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s

instructions.Provideliquidratiosandcomplywithdwelltimesduringtheplacementofbonding

mortarandtile.

3.11THINSETCERAMICANDPORCELAINTILEINSTALLEDWITHDRY-SETPORTLANDCEMENTANDLATEX-PORTLANDCEMENTMORTAR:

A. InstallationofTile:ANSIA108.1B,exceptasspecifiedotherwise.

B. Slopetileworktodrainsatnotlessthan3mmin305mm(1/8inchperfoot).


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3.12THINSETCERAMICANDPORCELAINTILEINSTALLEDWITHORGANICADHESIVE

A.InstallationofTile:ANSIA108.4.

3.13THINSETCERAMICANDPORCELAINTILEINSTALLEDWITHCHEMICAL-RESISTANTBONDCOAT:

A. EpoxyResinType:InstalltileinaccordancewithInstallationofTilewithEpoxyMortar;

ANSIA108.6.

B. FuranResinType:Proportion,mixandplaceinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sprinted

instructions.SettileinaccordancewithANSIA108.8.

3.14CERAMICANDPORCELAINTILEINSTALLEDWITHELASTOMERICBONDCOAT:

A. SurfacePreparation:Preparesurfacesasspecified.

B. InstallationofElastomericMembrane:ANSIA108.10andTCNAF122-14(ongroundconcrete)

andF122A-14(above-groundconcrete).

1. Primesurfaces,whererequired,inaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.

2. Installfirstcoatofmembranematerialinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions,in

thicknessof0.76to1.3mm(30to50mils).

3. Extendmaterialoverflashingringsofdrainsandturnupverticalsurfacesnotlessthan101

mm(4inches)abovefinishfloorsurface.

4. Whenmaterialhasset,recoatareaswithasecondcoatofelastomericmembranematerial

foratotalthicknessof1.3to1.9mm(50to75mils).

5. Aftercuringtestforleakswith25mm(1inch)ofwaterfor24hours.

C. InstallationofTileinElastomericMembrane:

1. Spreadnomorematerialthancanbecoveredwithtilebeforematerialstartstoset.

2. Applytileinsecondcoatofelastomericmembranematerialinaccordancewiththecoating

manufacturer'sinstructionsinlieuataggregatesurfacingspecifiedinASTMC1127.Donot

installtopcoatovertile.

3.15GROUTING:

A. GroutTypeandLocation:

1. Groutforglazedwallandbasetile,pavertileandunglazedmosaictile(exceptfor

therapeuticpool)Portlandcementgrout,latex-Portlandcementgrout,dry-setgrout,or

commercialPortlandcementgrout.

2. Groutforquarrytilefloorandbase:

a. Groutforfloorsofwalk-inrefrigeratedrooms:Epoxygrout.

b. Therapeuticpoolareas:Portlandcementgrout.


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3. Groutfortileoftherapeuticpools:Portlandcementgrout.

B. Workmanship:

1. Installandcuregroutinaccordancewiththeapplicablestandard.

2. SandPortlandCementGrout:ANSIA108.10.

3. StandardCementGrout:ANSIA118.6.

4.HighPerformanceGrout:ANSIA118.7.

5.EpoxyGrout:ANSIA108.6.

6. Water-CleanableEpoxyGrout:ANSIA118.3.

7. FuranandCommercialPortlandCementGrout:ANSIA118.5andinaccordancewiththe

manufacturer'sprintedinstructions.

3.16MOVEMENTJOINTS:

A. Preparetileexpansion,isolation,constructionandcontractionjointsforinstallationofsealant.

RefertoSection079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

B. TCNAdetailsEJ171-14.

C. Atexpansionjoints,rakeoutjointfulldepthoftileandsettingbedandmortarbed.Donotcut

waterprooforisolationmembrane.

D. Rakeoutgroutatjointsbetweentile,tub,servicesink,attoeofbase,andwhereindicatedin

constructiondocumentsnotlessthan6mm(1/4inch)deep.

3.17CLEANING:

A. Thoroughlyspongeandwashtile.Polishglazedsurfaceswithcleandrycloths.

B. Methodsandmaterialsusedarenotpermittedtodamageorimpairappearanceoftilesurfaces.

C. Theuseofacidoracidcleanersonglazedtilesurfacesisprohibited.

D. Cleantilegroutedwithepoxy,furanandcommercialPortlandcementgroutandtilesetin

elastomericbondcoatasrecommendedbythemanufacturerofthegroutandbondcoat.

3.18PROTECTION:

A. Keeptrafficofftilefloor,untilgroutandsettingmaterialisfullysetandcured.

B. Wheretrafficoccursovertilefloorisunavoidable,covertilefloorwithnotlessthan9mm(3/8

inch)thickplywood,woodparticleboard,orhardboardsecurelytapedinplace.Donotremove

protectivecoveruntiltimeforfinalinspection.Cleantileofanytape,adhesiveandstains.

3.19TESTINGFINISHFLOOR:

A. TestfloorsinaccordancewithASTMC627toshowcompliancewithcodes1through10.


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SECTION095100ACOUSTICALCEILINGS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Metalceilingsuspensionsystemforacousticalceilings.

B. Acousticalunits.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Color,pattern,andlocationofeachtypeofacousticalunit:RefertoDrawings.

1.3SUBMITTAL


B. Samples:

1. Acousticalunits,eachtype,withlabelindicatingconformancetospecificationrequirements.

2. Coloredmarkersforunitsprovidingaccess.

C. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1. Ceilingsuspensionsystem,eachtype,showingcompletedetailsofinstallation.

2. Acousticalunits,eachtype

D. Manufacturer'sCertificates:Acousticalunits,eachtype,inaccordancewithspecification

requirements.

1.4DEFINITIONS

A. StandarddefinitionsasdefinedinASTMC634.

B. TerminologyasdefinedinASTME1264.





A641/A641M-09........................Zinc-coated(Galvanized)CarbonSteelWire

A653/A653M-11........................SteelSheet,Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)orZinc-IronAlloy-coated

(Galvannealed)bytheHot-DipProcess

C423-09......................................SoundAbsorptionandSoundAbsorptionCoefficientsbythe

ReverberationRoomMethod

C634-11......................................StandardTerminologyRelatingtoEnvironmentalAcoustics


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C635-13......................................MetalSuspensionSystemsforAcousticalTileandLay-inPanel

Ceilings

C636-13......................................InstallationofMetalCeilingSuspensionSystemsforAcoustical

TileandLay-inPanels


E119-12......................................FireTestsofBuildingConstructionandMaterials

E413-10......................................ClassificationforRatingSoundInsulation.

E580-11......................................ApplicationofCeilingSuspensionSystemsforAcousticalTile

andLay-inPanelsinAreasRequiringSeismicRestraint

E1264-08e1................................ClassificationforAcousticalCeilingProducts

C. InternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO)

ISO14644-1...............................ClassificationofAirCleanliness

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1METALSUSPENSIONSYSTEM

A. ASTMC635,heavy-dutysystem,exceptasotherwisespecified.

1. Ceilingsuspensionsystemmembersmaybefabricatedfromeitherofthefollowingunless

specifiedotherwise.

a. Galvanizedcold-rolledsteel,bonderized.

b. Extrudedaluminum.

c. Fireresistantplastic(glassfiber)havingaflamespreadandsmokedevelopedratingof

notmorethan25whentestedinaccordancewithASTME84.

2. Usesameconstructionforcrossrunnersasmainrunners.Useoflighter-dutysectionsfor

crossrunnersisnotacceptable.

3. Usealuminumsuspensioninkitchensandaluminumorfireresistantplasticintoilets

adjacenttoshowerareas,hydrotherapy,andswimmingpools.

B. Exposedgridsuspensionsystemforsupportoflay-inpanels:

1. Exposedgridwidthnotlessthan22mm(7/8inch)withnotlessthan8mm(5/16inch)panel

bearingsurface.

2. Fabricatewallmoldingandotherspecialmoldingfromthesamematerialwithsame

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3. Onexposedmetalsurfacesapplybaked-onenamelflattexturefinishincolortomatch

adjacentacousticalunitsunlessspecifiedotherwiseinSection090600,SCHEDULEFOR

FINISHES.

C. Concealedgridsuspensionsystemforsupportofmineralbaseacousticaltile:

1. Concealedgridupwardaccesssuspensionsystemtoprovideaninitialopeningof300mmby

600mm(12by24inches)andforremovalofadjacentrunnersandtilewithouttheuseof

specialtools,andwithoutdamagetosuspensionsystemandacousticaltile.

2. Minimumflangewidthof22mm(7/8inch)exceptforaccesshookandangle.

3. Minimumflangewidthof11mm(7/16inch)foraccesshookandangle.

D. SuspensionsystemforsupportofMetalTypeV,VI,andVIItiles:Concealedgridtypehaving

runnersdesignedforthesnap-inattachmentofmetaltile(pans).

2.2PERIMETERSEAL

A. Vinyl,polyethyleneorpolyurethaneopencellspongematerialhavingdensityof1.3plusor

minus10percent,compressionsetlessthan10percentwithpressuresensitiveadhesivecoating

ononeside.

B. Thicknessasrequiredtofillvoidsbetweenbackofwallmoldingandfinishwall.

C. Notlessthan9mm(3/8inch)widestrip.

2.3WIRE

A. ASTMA641.

B. Forwirehangers:Minimumdiameter2.68mm(0.1055inch).

C. Forbracingwires:Minimumdiameter3.43mm(0.1350inch).

2.4ANCHORSANDINSERTS

A. Useanchorsorinsertstosupporttwicetheloadsimposedbyhangersattachedthereto.

B. HangerInserts:

1. Fabricateinsertsfromsteel,zinc-coated(galvanizedafterfabrication).

2. Nailingtypeoptionforwoodforms:

a. Upperportiondesignedforanchorageinconcreteandpositioninglowerportionbelow

surfaceofconcreteapproximately25mm(oneinch).

b. Lowerportionprovidedwithnotlessthan8mm(5/16inch)holetopermitattachment

ofhangers.


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3. Flushceilinginserttype:

a. Designedtoprovideashellcoveredopeningoverawirelooptopermitattachmentof

hangersandkeepconcreteoutofinsertrecess.

b. Insertopeninginsideshellapproximately16mm(5/8inch)wideby9mm(3/8inch)

highovertopofwire.

c. Wire5mm(3/16inch)diameterwithlengthtoprovidepositivehookedanchoragein

concrete.

C. Clips:

1. Galvanizedsteel.

2. Designedtoclamptosteelbeamorbarjoists,orsecureframingmembertogether.

3. Designedtorigidlysecureframingmemberstogether.

4. Designedtosustaintwicetheloadsimposedbyhangersoritemssupported.

D. TileSplines:ASTMC635.

2.5CARRYINGCHANNELSFORSECONDARYFRAMING

A. Fabricatefromcold-rolledorhot-rolledsteel,blackasphalticpaintfinish,freeofrust.

B. Weighingnotlessthanthefollowing,per300m(perthousandlinearfeet):

Sizemm SizeInches

Cold-rolled

Kg Pound

Hot-rolledKg Pound

38 11/2 215.4 475 508 1120

50 2 267.6 590 571.5 1260

2.6ADHESIVE

A. ASTMD1779,havingflamespreadindexof25orlesswhentestedinaccordancewithASTM

E84.

B. Developingminimumstrengthof7kg/m2(onepsi)ofcontactsurface48hoursafterinstallation

intemperatureof21°C(70°F).

2.7ACOUSTICALUNITS

A. General:

1. CeilingTileshallmeetminimum37%bio-basedcontentinaccordancewithUSDABio-

PreferredProductrequirements.

2. ASTME1264,weighing3.6kg/m2(3/4psf)minimumformineralfiberpanelsortile.

3. ClassAFlameSpread:ASTM84


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4. MinimumNRC(NoiseReductionCoefficient):0.55unlessspecifiedotherwise:ASTMC423.

5. MinimumCAC(CeilingAttenuationClass):40-44rangeunlessspecifiedotherwise:ASTM

E413.

6. Manufacturersstandardfinish,minimumLightReflectance(LR)coefficientof0.75onthe

exposedsurfaces,exceptasspecifiedotherwiseontheDrawings.

7. Lay-inpanels:Sizesasshown,withsquareedgesrevealedgesexceptasindicatedonthe

Drawings.

H. TypeXX-AUnits-PerforatedCeramicUnitsforWetService.

1. ConformtorequirementsofPart2-Article"ACOUSTICALUNITS,"subparagraphsParagraph

A,1,2,3,4,5and6.

2. Formulatedofmineralwoolmaterialandfiredinakilntoproduceastablepanelwhichis

totallyunaffectedbymoistureevenwhensubmergedinwater.

3. Nodamagewhensubjectedto10cyclesofsteamat135°C(275°F)andcoolingto10°C(50

°F).

4. Minimumof16mm(5/8inch)thick.

5. Notaffectedwhenimmersedinfivepercentchlorinesolution,exceptforpaintfinish.

2.9ACCESSIDENTIFICATION

A. Markers:

1. Usecoloredmarkerswithpressuresensitiveadhesiveononeside.

2. Makecoloredmarkersofpaperofplastic,6to9mm(1/4to3/8inch)indiameter.

B. Usemarkersofthesamediameterthroughoutbuilding.

C. ColorCode:Usefollowingcolormarkersforserviceidentification:

Color..........................................Service

Red.............................................SprinklerSystem:ValvesandControls

Green.........................................DomesticWater:ValvesandControls

Yellow........................................ChilledWaterandHeatingWater

Orange.......................................Ductwork:FireDampers

Blue............................................Ductwork:DampersandControls

Black..........................................Gas:Laboratory,Medical,AirandVacuum


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PART3EXECUTION

3.1CEILINGTREATMENT

A. Treatmentofceilingsshallincludesidesandsoffitsofceilingbeams,furredwork600mm(24

inches)wideandover,andverticalsurfacesatchangesinceilingheightsunlessotherwise

shown.Installacoustictilesafterwetfinisheshavebeeninstalledandsolventshavecured.

B. Layoutacousticalunitssymmetricallyaboutcenterlinesofeachroomorspaceunlessshown

otherwiseonreflectedceilingplan.

C. Moldings:

1. Installmetalwallmoldingatperimeterofroom,column,oredgeatverticalsurfaces.

2. Installspecialshapedmoldingatchangesinceilingheightsandatotherbreaksinceiling

constructiontosupportacousticalunitsandtoconcealtheiredges.

D. PerimeterSeal:

1. Installperimetersealbetweenverticallegofwallmoldingandfinishwall,partition,and

otherverticalsurfaces.

2. Installperimetersealtofinishflushwithexposedfacesofhorizontallegsofwallmolding.

E. Existingceiling:

1. Whereextensionofexistingceilingsoccur,matchexisting.

2. Whereacousticalunitsaresalvagedandreinstalledorjoined,usesalvagedunitswithina

space.Donotmixnewandsalvagedunitswithinaspacewhichresultsincontrastbetween

oldandnewacousticunits.

3. Complywithspecificationsfornewacousticalunitsfornewunitsrequiredtomatch

appearanceofexistingunits.

3.2CEILINGSUSPENSIONSYSTEMINSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Installmetalsuspensionsystemforacousticaltileandlay-inpanelsinaccordancewithASTM

C636,exceptasspecifiedotherwise.

2. UsedirectorindirecthungsuspensionsystemorcombinationthereofasdefinedinASTM

C635.

3. Supportamaximumareaof1.48m2(16sf)ofceilingperhanger.

4. Preventdeflectioninexcessof1/360ofspanofcrossrunnerandmainrunner.


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5. Provideextrahangers,minimumofonehangerateachcornerofeachitemofmechanical,

electricalandmiscellaneousequipmentsupportedbyceilingsuspensionsystemnothaving

separatesupportorhangers.

6. Providenotlessthan100mm(4inch)clearancefromtheexposedfaceoftheacoustical

unitstotheundersideofducts,pipe,conduit,secondarysuspensionchannels,concrete

beamsorjoists;andsteelbeamorbarjoistunlessfurredsystemisshown,

7. Usemainrunnersnotlessthan1200mm(48inches)inlength.

8. Installhangerwiresvertically.Angledwiresarenotacceptableexceptforseismicrestraint

bracingwires.

B. AnchoragetoStructure:

1. Concrete:

a. Installhangerinsertsandwireloopsrequiredforsupportofhangerwireinconcrete

formsbeforeconcreteisplaced.Installhangerwireswithloopedendsthroughsteel

deckifsteeldeckdoesnothaveattachmentdevice.

b. Useeyepinsorthreadedstudswithscrew-oneyesinexistingoralreadyplacedconcrete

structurestosupporthangerwire.Installinsidesofconcretebeamsorjoistsatmid

height.

2. Steel:

a. Whensteelframingdoesnotpermitinstallationofhangerwiresatspacingrequired,

installcarryingchannelsforattachmentofhangerwires.

(1) Sizeandspacecarryingchannelstoinsurethatthemaximumdeflectionspecified

willnotbeexceeded.

(2) Attachhangerstosteelcarryingchannels,spacedfourfeetoncenter,unlessarea

supportedordeflectionexceedstheamountspecified.

b. Attachcarryingchannelstothebottomflangeofsteelbeamsspacednot1200mm(4

feet)oncenterbeforefireproofingisinstalled.Weldorusesteelclipstoattachtobeam

todevelopfullstrengthofcarryingchannel.

c. Attachhangerstobottomchordofbarjoistsortocarryingchannelsinstalledbetween

thebarjoistswhenhangerspacingpreventsanchoragetojoist.Restcarryingchannels

ontopofthebottomchordofthebarjoists,andsecurelywiretieorcliptojoist.


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B. DirectHungSuspensionSystem:

1. AsillustratedinASTMC635.

2. Supportmainrunnersbyhangerwiresattacheddirectlytothestructureoverhead.

3. Maximumspacingofhangers,1200mm(4feet)oncentersunlessinterferenceoccursby

mechanicalsystems.Useindirecthungsuspensionsystemwherenotpossibletomaintain

hangerspacing.

C. IndirectHungSuspensionSystem:

1. AsillustratedinASTMC635.

2. Spacecarryingchannelsforindirecthungsuspensionsystemnotmorethan1200mm(4

feet)oncenter.Spacehangersforcarryingchannelsnotmorethan2400mm(8feet)on

centerorforcarryingchannelslessthan1200mm(4feet)orcentersoastoinsurethat

specifiedrequirementsarenotexceeded.

3. Supportmainrunnersbyspeciallydesignedclipsattachedtocarryingchannels.

3.3ACOUSTICALUNITINSTALLATION

A. Cutacousticunitsforperimeterbordersandpenetrationstofittightagainstpenetrationfor

jointnotconcealedbymolding.

B. Installlay-inacousticpanelsinexposedgridwithnotlessthan6mm(1/4inch)bearingatedges

onsupports.

1. Installtiletolaylevelandinfullcontactwithexposedgrid.

2. Replacecracked,broken,stained,dirty,ortilenotcutforminimumbearing.

C. Tileinconcealedgridupwardaccesssuspensionsystem:

1. Installacousticaltilewithjointsclose,straightandtruetoline,andwithexposedsurfaces

levelandflushatjoints.

2. Makecornersandarisesfull,andwithoutwornorbrokenplaces.

3. LocateacousticalunitsprovidingaccessasspecifiedunderArticle,ACCESS.

D. Adhesiveappliedtile:

1. ConditionofsurfaceshallbeinaccordancewithASTMD1779,Note1,Cleanlinessof

Surface,andNote4,RigidityofBaseSurface.

2. Sizeorsealsurfaceasrecommendedbymanufacturerofadhesiveandallowtodrybefore

installingunits.


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E. Markers:

1. Installmarkersofcolorcodespecifiedtoidentifythevariousconcealedpiping,mechanical,

andplumbingsystems.

2. Attachcoloredmarkerstoexposedgridonoppositesidesoftheunitsprovidingaccess.

3. Attachmarkeronexposedceilingsurfaceofupwardaccessacousticalunit.

3.5CLEAN-UPANDCOMPLETION

A. Replacedamaged,discolored,dirty,crackedandbrokenacousticalunits.

B. Leavefinishedworkfreefromdefects.

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096513-1of3

SECTION096513RESILIENTBASEANDACCESSORIES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiestheinstallationofvinylorrubberbase.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Colorandtexture:RefertoDrawings.

1.3SUBMITTALS



1. Descriptionofeachproduct.

2. Basemanufacturer'srecommendationsforadhesives.

3. Applicationandinstallationinstructions.

C. Samples:

1. Base:150mm(6inches)long,eachtypeandcolor.

2. Adhesive:Literatureindicatingeachtype.

1.4DELIVERY

A. Delivermaterialstothesiteinoriginalsealedpackagesorcontainers,clearlymarkedwiththe

manufacturer'snameorbrand,typeandcolor,productionrunnumberanddateofmanufacture.

B. Materialsfromcontainerswhichhavebeendistorted,damagedoropenedpriortoinstallationwillbe

rejected.

1.5STORAGE

A. Storematerialsinweathertightanddrystoragefacility.

B. Protectmaterialfromdamagebyhandlingandconstructionoperationsbefore,during,andafter

installation.


A. Thepublicationlistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Thepublications



F1861-08.........................................ResilientWallBase


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1GENERAL

Useonlyproductsbythesamemanufacturerandfromthesameproductionrun.

2.2RESILIENTBASE

A. ASTMF1861,3mm(1/8inch)thick,100mm(4inches)or150mm(6inches)highasindicatedonthe

Drawings,Thermoplastics,Group2-layered.StyleB-cove.

B. Wherecarpetoccurs,useStyleA-straight.

C. Useonlyonetypeofbasethroughout.

2.3ADHESIVES

A. Useproductsrecommendedbythematerialmanufacturerfortheconditionsofuse.

B. Uselow-VOCadhesiveduringinstallation.WaterbasedadhesivewithlowVOCispreferredoversolvent

basedadhesive.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1PROJECTCONDITIONS

A. Maintaintemperatureofmaterialsabove21oC(70°F),for48hoursbeforeinstallation.

B. Maintaintemperatureofroomswhereworkoccurs,between21oCand27oC(70oFand80oF)foratleast

48hours,before,during,andafterinstallation.

C. Donotinstallmaterialsuntilbuildingispermanentlyenclosedandwetconstructioniscomplete,dry,and

cured.

3.2INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

A. Therespectivemanufacturer'sinstructionsforapplicationandinstallationwillbeconsideredforusewhen

approvedbytheResidentEngineer.

B. SubmitproposedinstallationdeviationfromthisspecificationtotheResidentEngineerindicatingthe

differencesinthemethodofinstallation.

C. TheResidentEngineerreservestherighttohavetestportionsofmaterialinstallationremovedtocheck

fornon-uniformadhesionandspottyadhesivecoverage.

3.3PREPARATION

A. Examinesurfacesonwhichmaterialistobeinstalled.

B. Fillcracks,pits,anddentswithlevelingcompound.

C. Levelto3mm(1/8inch)maximumvariations.

D. Donotuseadhesiveforlevelingorfilling.

E. Grind,sand,orcutawayprotrusions;grindhighspots.

F. Cleansubstrateareaofoil,grease,dust,paint,anddeleterioussubstances.

G. Substrateareadryandcured.Performmanufacturer’srecommendedbondandmoisturetest.


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H. Preparationofexistinginstallation:

1. Removeexistingbaseincludingadhesive.

2. Donotusesolventstoremoveadhesives.

3. Preparesubstrateasspecified.

3.4BASEINSTALLATION

A. Location:

1. Unlessotherwisespecifiedorshown,wherebaseisscheduled,installbaseovertoespaceofbaseof

casework,lockers,laboratory,pharmacyfurnitureislandcabinetsandwhereotherequipmentoccurs.

2. Extendbasescheduledforroomintoadjacentcloset,alcoves,andaroundcolumns.

B. Application:

1. Applyadhesiveuniformlywithnobarespots.

2. Setbasewithjointsalignedandbuttedtotouchforentireheight.

3. Beforestartinginstallation,layoutbasematerialtoprovidetheminimumnumberofjointswithno

striplessthan600mm(24inches)length.

a. Shortpiecestosavematerialwillnotbepermitted.

b. Locatejointsasremotefromcornersasthemateriallengthsorthewallconfigurationwillpermit.

C. Formcornersandendstopsasfollows:

1. Scorebackofoutsidecorner.

2. Scorefaceofinsidecornerandnotchcove.

D. Rollbaseforcompleteadhesion.

3.5CLEANINGANDPROTECTION

A. Cleanallexposedsurfacesofbaseandadjoiningareasofadhesivespatterbeforeitsets.

B. Keeptrafficoffresilientmaterialforatleast72hoursafterinstallation.

C. Cleanandpolishmaterialsinthefollowingorder:

1. Aftertwoweeks,scrubresilientbasematerialswithaminimumamountofwaterandamild

detergent.Leavesurfacescleanandfreeofdetergentresidue.Polishresilientbasetoaglossfinish.

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096519-1of7

SECTION096519RESILIENTTILEFLOORING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiestheinstallationofluxuryvinyltile,linoleumtileandaccessoriesrequired

foracompleteinstallation.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B. ResilientBase:Section096513,RESILIENTBASEANDACCESSORIES.

C.SubfloorTestingandPreparation:Section090516,SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOOR

FINISHES.

D.RemovalofExistingConstructionContainingAsbestos:Section028213.19,ASBESTOSFLOORTILE

ANDMASTICABATEMENT.

E.Color,PatternandTextureforResilientTileFlooringandAccessories:RefertoDrawings.

1.3SUBMITTALS:



1.VolatileorganiccompoundspervolumeasdescribedinPART2-PRODUCTS.

2.PostconsumerandpreconsumerrecycledcontentasdescribedinPART2-PRODUCTS.


1. Descriptionofeachproduct.

2. Resilientmaterialmanufacturer’srecommendationsforadhesives,underlayment,primers,

andpolish.

3. Application,installationandmaintenanceinstructions.

D. Samples:

1. Tile:Eachtype,color,thicknessandfinish.

2. EdgeStrips:Eachtype,color,thicknessandfinish.

3. FeatureStrips:Eachtype,color,thicknessandfinish.

E. ShopDrawings:

1. Layoutofpatternsasshownontheconstructiondocuments.

2. Edgestriplocationsshowingtypesanddetailcrosssections.

F. TestReports:


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1. Abrasionresistance:Depthofwearforeachtiletypeandcolorandvolumelossoftile,

certifiedbyindependentlaboratory.TestedperASTMF510/F510M.

2.MoistureandpHtestresultsasperSection090516,SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOOR

FINISHES.

1.4DELIVERY:


manufacturer'snameorbrand,typeandcolor,productionrunnumberanddateof

manufacture.

B. Materialsfromcontainerswhichhavebeendistorted,damagedoropenedpriortoinstallation

arenotacceptable.

1.5STORAGE:

A. Storematerialsinaclean,dry,enclosedspaceofftheground,protectedfromharmfulweather

conditionsandattemperatureandhumidityconditionsrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

Protectadhesivesfromfreezing.Storeflooring,adhesives,andaccessoriesinthespaceswhere

theywillbeinstalledforatleast48hoursbeforebeginninginstallation.


A.InstallerQualifications:Acompanyspecializingininstallationwithminimumthree(3)years’

experienceandemploysexperiencedflooringinstallerswhohaveretained,andcurrentlyhold,

anINSTALLCertification,oracertificationfromacomparablecertificationprogram.

1.InstallerstobecertifiedbyINSTALLoracomparablecertificationprogramwiththefollowing

minimumcriteria:

a.USDepartmentofLaborapprovedfour(4)yearapprenticeshipprogram,160hoursa

year.

b.Careerlongtraining.

c.Manufacturerendorsedtraining.

d.Fundamentaljourneymanskillscertification.

B.Furnishproducttypematerialsfromthesameproductionrun.

1.7WARRANTY:



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D2047-11...................................TestMethodforStaticCoefficientofFrictionofPolish-Coated

FlooringSurfacesasMeasuredbytheJamesMachine

D2240-05(R2010).......................TestMethodforRubberProperty—DurometerHardness

D4078-02(R2008).......................WaterEmulsionFloorFinish

E648-14c....................................CriticalRadiantFluxofFloorCoveringSystemsUsingaRadiant

EnergySource

E662-14......................................SpecificOpticalDensityofSmokeGeneratedbySolidMaterials

E1155/E1155M-14.....................DeterminingFloorFlatnessandFloorLevelnessNumbers

F510/F510M-14.........................ResistancetoAbrasionofResilientFloorCoveringsUsingan

AbraderwithaGritFeedMethod

F710-11......................................PreparingConcreteFloorstoReceiveResilientFlooring

F925-13......................................TestMethodforResistancetoChemicalsofResilientFlooring

F1066-04(R2014).......................VinylCompositionFloorTile

F1344-12(R2013).......................RubberFloorTile

F1700-13a..................................SolidVinylFloorTile

F1869-11....................................TestMethodforMeasuringMoistureVaporEmissionRateof

ConcreteSubfloorUsingAnhydrousCalciumChloride

F2170-11....................................TestMethodforDeterminingRelativeHumidityinConcrete

FloorSlabsUsinginSituProbes

F2195-13....................................LinoleumFloorTile

C. CodeofFederalRegulation(CFR):



D.InternationalStandardsandTrainingAlliance(INSTALL):


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1PERFORMANCEREQUIREMENTS:

A. Provideadhesives,underlayment,primers,andpolishrecommendedbyresilientfloormaterial

manufacturer.

B. CriticalRadiantFlux:0.45wattspersq.cmormore,ClassI,perASTME648.

C. SmokeDensity:Lessthan450perASTME662.

D.SlipResistance–Notlessthan0.5whentestedwithASTMD2047.

2.2LUXURYVINYLTILE:

A.ASTMF1700,ClassIII,PrintedFilmVinylTile,TypeA.

B.Thickness:12mil(1/8inch).

C.Size:6”x36”strips.

D. Provideproductswithrecycledcontentwithnotlessthan30percent.

2.7ADHESIVES:

A. Providewaterresistanttypeadhesiveforflooring,baseandaccessoriesasrecommendedbythe

manufacturertosuitsubstrateconditions.VOCcontenttobelessthanthe50grams/Lwhen

calculatedaccordingto40CFR59(EPAMethod24).Submitmanufacturer’sdescriptivedata,

documentationstatingphysicalcharacteristics,andmildewandgermicidalcharacteristics.

2.8PRIMERFORCONCRETESUBFLOORS:

A. ProvideinaccordancewithSection090516,SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOORFINISHES.

2.9LEVELINGCOMPOUNDFORCONCRETEFLOORS:

A. Providecementitiousproductswithlatexorpolyvinylacetateresinsinthemixinaccordance

withSection090516,SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOORFINISHES.

2.10POLISHANDCLEANERS:

A. Cleaners:Asrecommendedinwritingbyfloortilemanufacturer.

B. Polish:ASTMD4078.

2.11MOULDING:

A.Providetaperedmouldingsofvinylandtypesasindicatedontheconstructiondocumentsfor

bothedgesandtransitionsofflooringmaterialsspecified.Provideverticalliponmouldingof

maximum6mm(1/4inch).Providebevelchangeinlevelbetween6and13mm(1/4and1/2

inch)withaslopenogreaterthan1:2.


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PART3-EXECUTION


A. Maintainflooringmaterialsandareastoreceiveresilientflooringatatemperatureabove20

degreesC(68degreesF)forthree(3)daysbeforeapplication,duringapplicationandtwo(2)

daysafterapplication,unlessotherwisedirectlybytheflooringmanufacturerfortheflooring

beinginstalled.Maintainaminimumtemperatureof13degreesC(55degreesF)thereafter.

Provideadequateventilationtoremovemoisturefromareaandtocomplywithregulations

limitingconcentrationsofhazardousvapors.

B. Donotinstallflooringuntilbuildingispermanentlyenclosedandwetconstructioninornear

areastoreceivetilematerialsiscomplete,dryandcured.

3.2SUBFLOORTESTINGANDPREPARATION:

A.PrepareandtestsurfacestoreceiveresilienttileandadhesiveasperSection090516,

SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOORFINISHES.

1. Removeexistingresilientfloorandexistingadhesive.

B.PrepareconcretesubstratesinaccordancewithASTMF710.

C.Performworkregardingremovalofflooringandadhesivecontainingasbestosasspecifiedin

Section028213.19,ASBESTOSFLOORTILEANDMASTICABATEMENT.

3.3INSTALLATION:

A. Installinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructionsforapplicationandinstallationunless

specifiedotherwise.

B. Mixtilefromatleasttwocontainers.Anapparentlineeitherofshadesorpatternvarianceisnot

acceptable.

C. TileLayout:

1. Iflayoutisnotshownonconstructiondocuments,laytilesymmetricallyaboutcenterof

roomorspacewithjointsaligned.

2. Varyedgewidthasnecessarytomaintainfullsizetilesinthefield,noedgetiletobeless

than1/2thefieldtilesize,exceptwhereirregularshapedroomsmakeitimpossible.

3. Placetilepatterninthesamedirection;donotalternatetilesunlessspecificallyindicatedin

theconstructiondocumentstothecontrary.


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D. Application:

1. Adherefloortiletoflooringsubstratesusingafullspreadofadhesiveappliedtosubstrateto

produceacompletedinstallationwithoutopencracks,voids,raisingandpuckeringatjoints,

telegraphingofadhesivespreadermarks,andothersurfaceimperfections.

2. Scribe,cut,andfitfloortilestobuttneatlyandtightlytoverticalsurfacesandpermanent

fixturesincludingbuilt-infurniture,cabinets,pipes,outlets,anddoorframes.

3. Extendfloortilesintotoespaces,doorreveals,closets,andsimilaropenings.Extendfloor

tilestocenterofdooropenings.

4.Rolltilefloorwithaminimum45kg(100pound)roller.

E.SealjointsatpipeswithsealantsinaccordancewithSection079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

F. InstallationofEdgeStrips:

1. Locateedgestripsundercenterlineofdoorsunlessotherwiseshownonconstruction

documents.

2. Setresilientedgestripsinadhesive.Anchormetaledgestripswithanchorsandscrews.

3. Wheretileedgeisexposed,buttedgestriptotouchalongtileedge.

4. Wherethinsetceramictileabutsresilienttile,setedgestripagainstfloorfileandagainst

theceramictileedge.

3.4CLEANINGANDPROTECTION:

A. Cleanadhesivemarksonexposedsurfacesduringtheapplicationofresilientmaterialsbefore

theadhesivesets.Exposedadhesiveisnotacceptable.

B. Keeptrafficoffresilientmaterialforaminimum72hoursafterinstallation.

C. Cleanflooringasrecommendedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sprintedmaintenance

instructionsandwithintherecommendedtimeframe.Asrequiredbythemanufacturer,apply

therecommendednumberofcoatsandtypeofpolishand/orfinishinaccordancewith

manufacturer’swritteninstructions.

D. Whenconstructiontrafficoccursovertile,coverresilientmaterialswithreinforcedkraftpaper

properlysecuredandmaintaineduntilremovalisdirectedbyCOR.Atentrancesandwhere

wheeledvehiclesorcartsareused,covertilewithplywood,hardboard,orparticleboardover

paper,securedandmaintaineduntilremovalisdirectedbyCOR.

E. Whenprotectivematerialsareremovedandimmediatelypriortoacceptance,replacedamaged

tileandmouldings,re-cleanresilientmaterials.


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3.5LOCATION:

A. Unlessotherwiseindicatedinconstructiondocuments,installtileflooring,underareaswhere

casework,laboratoryandpharmacyfurnitureandotherequipmentoccur.

B. Extendtileflooringforroomintoadjacentclosetsandalcoves.

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SECTION096723.20RESINOUS(EPOXYBASE)WITHVINYLCHIPBROADCAST(RES-2)

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. ThissectionspecifiesResinous(Resinousepoxybasewithvinylchipflakebroadcast)flooringwithintegral

covebase:

1. Res-2Resinous(epoxy)vinylchipflakebroadcastflooringsystem.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. ConcreteandMoistureVaporBarrier:Section033000,CAST-IN-PLACECONCRETE.

B. SubstratePreparationforFloorFinishes:Section090516.

C. Colorandlocationofeachtypeofresinousflooring:AsindicatedinDrawings.

D. FloorDrains:Division22,PLUMBING.

1.3SUBMITTALS



1. Descriptionofeachproducttobeprovided.

2. Applicationandinstallationinstructions.

3. MaintenanceInstructions:Submitmanufacturer’swritteninstructionsforrecommended

maintenancepractices.

C. QualificationData:ForInstaller.

D. SustainableSubmittal:

1. Productdataforproductshavingrecycledcontent,submitdocumentationindicatingpercentagesby

weightofpost-consumerandpre-consumerrecycledcontent.

a. Includestatementsindicatingcostsforeachproducthavingrecycledcontent.

2. Productdataforfieldapplied,interior,paints,coatings,andprimers,includeprintedstatementof

VOCcontentindicatingcompliancewithenvironmentalrequirements.

E. Samples:

1. EachcolorandtexturespecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

2. Samplesforverification:Foreach(colorandtexture)resinousflooringsystemrequired,6inches(152

mm)square,appliedtoarigidbackingbyinstallerforthisproject.

3. Sampleshowingconstructionfromsubstratetofinishsurfaceinthicknessspecifiedandcolorand

textureoffinishedsurfaces.Finishedflooringmustmatchtheapprovedsamplesincolorandtexture.

F.


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ShopDrawings:Includeplans,sections,componentdetails,andattachmenttoothertrades.Indicatelayoutof

thefollowing:

1. Patterns.

2. Edgeconfigurations.

G. CertificationsandApprovals:

1. Manufacturer'scertificationofmaterialandsubstratecompliancewithspecification.

2. Manufacturer'sapprovalofinstaller.

3. Contractor'scertificateofcompliancewithQualityAssurancerequirements.

H. Warranty:Asspecifiedinthissection.

1.4QUALITYASSURANCE

A. ManufactureCertificate:Manufactureshallcertifythataparticularresinousflooringsystemhasbeen

manufacturedandinuseforaminimumoffive(5)years.

B. InstallerQualifications:Engageanexperiencedinstaller(applicator)whoisexperiencedinapplying

resinousflooringsystemssimilarinmaterial,design,andextenttothoseindicatedforthisprojectfora

minimumperiodoffive(5)years,whoseworkhasresultedinapplicationswitharecordofsuccessfulin-

serviceperformance,andwhoisacceptabletoresinousflooringmanufacturer.

1. Engageaninstallerwhoiscertifiedinwritingbyresinousflooringmanufacturerasqualifiedtoapply

resinousflooringsystemsindicated.

2. Contractorshallhavecompletedatleastten(10)projectsofsimilarsizeandcomplexity.Includelist

ofatleastfive(5)projects.Listmustincludeowner(purchaser);addressofinstallation,contact

informationatinstallationprojectsite;anddateofinstallation.

3. Installer'sPersonnel:Employpersonstrainedforapplicationofspecifiedproduct.

C. SourceLimitations:

1. Obtainprimaryresinousflooringmaterialsincludingprimers,resins,hardeningagents,groutingcoats

andfinishorsealingcoatsfromasinglemanufacturer.

2. Providesecondarymaterials,includingpatchingandfillmaterial,jointsealant,andrepairmaterialof

typeandfromsourcerecommendedbymanufacturerofprimarymaterials.

E. Pre-InstallationConference:

1. Conveneameetingnotlessthanthirtydayspriortostartingwork.

2. Attendance:

a. Contractor

b. VAResidentEngineer

c. ManufacturerandInstaller'sRepresentative

3. Reviewthefollowing:

a. Environmentalrequirements


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1) Airandsurfacetemperature

2) Relativehumidity

3) Ventilation

4) Dustandcontaminates

b. Protectionofsurfacesnotscheduledtobecoated

c. Inspectanddiscusconditionofsubstrateandotherpreparatoryworkperformed

d. Reviewandverifyavailabilityofmaterial;installer’spersonnel,equipmentneeded

e. Designandpatternandedgeconditions.

f. Performanceofthecoatingwithchemicalsanticipatedintheareareceivingtheresinous

(urethaneandepoxymortar/cement)flooringsystem

g. Applicationandrepair

h. Fieldqualitycontrol

i. Cleaning

j. Protectionofcoatingsystems

k. One-yearinspectionandmaintenance

l. Coordinationwithotherwork

F. Manufacturer’sFieldServices:Manufacturer’srepresentativeshallprovidetechnicalassistanceand

guidanceforsurfacepreparationandapplicationofresinousflooringsystems.

G. ContractorJobSiteLog:Contractorshalldocumentdaily;theworkaccomplishedenvironmental

conditionsandanyotherconditioneventsignificanttothelongtermperformanceoftheurethaneand

epoxymortar/cementflooringmaterialsinstallation.TheContractorshallmaintaintheserecordsforone

yearafterSubstantialCompletion.

1.5MATERIALPACKAGINGDELIVERYANDSTORAGE


manufacturer'snameorbrand,typeandcolor,productionrunnumberanddateofmanufacture.

B. Protectmaterialsfromdamageandcontaminationinstorageordelivery,includingmoisture,heat,cold,

directsunlight,etc.

C. Maintaintemperatureofstorageareabetween60and80degreesF(15and26degreesC).

D. Keepcontainerssealeduntilreadyforuse.

E. Donotusematerialsbeyondmanufacturer’sshelflifelimits.

F. Packagematerialsinfactorypre-weighedandinsingle,easytomanagebatchessizedforeaseofhandling

andmixingproportionsfromentirepackageorpackages.NoOnsiteweighingorvolumetric

measurementsareallowed.


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A. EnvironmentalLimitations:Complywithresinousflooringmanufacturer'swritteninstructionsfor

substratetemperature,ambienttemperature,moisture,ventilation,andotherconditionsaffecting

resinousflooringapplication.

1. Maintainmaterialandsubstratetemperaturebetween65and85degreesF(18and30degreesC)

duringresinousflooringapplicationandfornotlessthan24hoursafterapplication.

2. Concretesubstrateshallbeproperlycuredperreferencedsection033000,CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.Standardcuretimeaminimumof30days.Avaporbarriermustbepresentforconcrete

subfloorsonorbelowgrade.

a. Resinousflooringapplicationswheremoisturetestingresultinginreadingsexceedinglimitsas

definedinthisspecificationunderpart3,section3.4,paragraphB,shallemployanmultiple

component15milthicksystemdesignedtosuppressexcessmoistureinconcrete.

b. Applicationataminimumthicknessof15mils,overproperlypreparedconcretesubstrateas

definedinsection3.4.

c. Moisturesuppressionsystemmustmeetthedesignstandardsasfollows:

B. Lighting:Providepermanentlightingor,ifpermanentlightingisnotinplace,simulatepermanentlighting

conditionsduringresinousflooringapplication.

C. Closespacestotrafficduringresinousflooringapplicationandfornotlessthan24hoursafterapplication,

unlessmanufacturerrecommendsalongerperiod.

1.7WARRANTY

A. WorksubjecttothetermsoftheArticle“WarrantyofConstruction”FARclause52.246-21.

Property Test Value

TensileStrength

ASTMD638 4,400psi


EPA&LEED 25gramsperliter

Permeance ASTME96@16mils/0.4mmonconcrete

0.1perms

TensileModulus ASTMD638 1.9X105psi

PercentElongation ASTMD638 12%

CureRate PermanufacturesData 4hoursTackfreewith24hrrecoatwindow



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B. Warranty:Manufactureshallfurnishasingle,writtenwarrantycoveringthefullassembly(including

substrata)forbothmaterialandworkmanshipforaextendedperiodofthree(3)fullyearsfromdateof

installation,orprovideajointandseveralwarrantysignedonasingledocumentbymanufacturerand

applicatorjointlyandseverallywarrantingthematerialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofthree(3)full

yearsfromdateofinstallation.Asamplewarrantylettermustbeincludedwithbidpackageorbidmaybe

disqualified.


A. Thepublicationlistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Thepublications


B. ASTMStandardC722-04(2012),"StandardSpecificationforChemical-ResistantMonolithicFloor

Surfacings,"ASTMInternational,WestConshohocken,PA,2006,DOI:10.1520/C0722-04R12,

www.astm.org.

1. Specificationcoverstherequirementsforaggregate-filled,resin-based,monolithicsurfacingsforuse

overconcrete.


C413(2012).....................................AbsorptionofChemical-ResistantMortars,Grouts,Monolithic

Surfacings,andPolymerConcretes

C531(2012).....................................LinearShrinkageandCoefficientofThermalExpansionofChemical-

ResistantMortars,Grouts,MonolithicSurfacings,andPolymer

Concretes

D638(2010).....................................TensilePropertiesofPlastics

D790(2010).....................................FlexuralPropertiesofUnreinforcedandReinforcedPlasticsand

ElectricalInsulatingMaterials

D1308(2013)...................................EffectofHouseholdChemicalsonClearandPigmentedOrganic

Finishes

D2240(2010)...................................RubberProperty—DurometerHardness

D4060(2010)....................................AbrasionResistanceofOrganicCoatingsbytheTaberAbraser

D4226(2011)...................................ImpactResistanceofRigid(Poly-VinylChloride)(PVC)Building

Products

D4259(2012)...................................AbradingConcretetoalterthesurfaceprofileoftheconcreteandto

removeforeignmaterialsandweaksurfacelaitance

C7234(2012)...................................Pull-OffAdhesionStrengthofCoatingsonConcreteUsingPortable

Pull-OffAdhesionTesters

E96/E96M(2013)............................WaterVaporTransmissionofMaterials

F1679...............................................VariableIncidenceTribometerfordeterminingtheslipresistance


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F1869(2011)...................................MeasuringMoistureVaporEmissionRateofConcreteSubfloorUsing

AnhydrousCalciumChloride

F2170(2011)...................................DeterminingRelativeHumidityinConcreteFloorSlabsUsinginsitu

Probes

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1SYSTEMDESCRIPTIONFORRES-2(BROADCASTVINYLCHIPFLAKE)


1. Monolithic,multi-componentepoxychemistryresinousflooringsystem.Primerwithbroadcastquartz

aggregates,Highperformancemulti-componentsolventfreeepoxyundercoat,Vinylchipflake

broadcastmediaindesiredflakesize(1/8”,1/4”).Highperformancemulticomponentepoxyand

solventfreesealers.

B. Products:Subjecttocompliancewithapplicablefire,health,environmental,andsafetyrequirementsfor

storage,handling,installation,andcleanup.

C. SystemComponents:Verifyspecificrequirementsassystemsvarybymanufacturer.Verifybuilduplayers

ofbroadcastandinstallationmethod.Verifycompatibilitywithsubstrate.Usemanufacturer’sstandard

components,compatiblewitheachotherandasfollows:

1. PrimerwithBroadcastquartz(primercoat):

a. Resin:epoxy.

b. FormulationDescription:Multiplecomponenthighsolids.

c. ApplicationMethod:squeegee,backrollandbroadcast.

d. Thicknessofcoat(s):2-3mil.

e. NumberofCoats:One.

f. Aggregates:Quartzbroadcastintowetepoxyprimer.

2. Undercoat:(bodycoat)

a. Resin:Epoxy.

b. FormulationDescription:Pigmentedmulti-component,highsolids.

c. ApplicationMethod:NotchedsqueegeeandBackroll

d. NumberofCoats:One.

e. Aggregates:vinylchipflakebroadcastintowetUndercoat.

f. Thicknessofcoat(s):20-30mil.

g. NumberofCoats:One.

3. Sealercoat:

a. Resin:Epoxy.

b. FormulationDescription:Multiplecomponenthighsolids,nosolventUVstable.

c. Type/Finsh:ClearGloss.


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d. Thicknessofcoat(s):2-3mil.

e. NumberofCoats:(2)two.

f. Application:Squeegeeandfinishroll.

D. SystemCharacteristics:

1. ColorandPattern:AsselectedbyResidentEngineerfrommanufacturer'sstandardcolors.

2. Integralcovebase:1inch(25.4mm)radiusepoxymortarcovekeyedintoconcretesubstrateandor

resinousflooringmortarsystem.Nofillersintegralcovebasemustbetroweledinplacewithspecified

resinousmortarbase.

3. OverallSystemThickness:Nominal2to3mm.

4. Finish:anti-slipresistant.

5. TemperatureRange:Systemsvarybymanufacturer;approximaterangefromaminimumof45to150

degreesF.

E. PhysicalProperties:

1. PhysicalPropertiesofflooringsystemwhentestedasfollows:

F. ChemicalResistanceinaccordanceASTMD1308-02(2007)“StandardTestMethodforEffectof

HouseholdChemicalsonClearandPigmentedOrganicFinishes”.ASTMInternational,West

Conshohocken,PA,2006,DOI:10.1520/D1308-02R07,www.astm.org.Noeffecttothefollowing

exposures:

Property Test Value

TensileStrength

ASTMD638 5,200psi


EPA&LEED Below100g/l

FlexuralStrength

ASTMD790 4,000psi

WaterAbsorption ASTMC413 0.056%

Coefficientoffrictiondry/slipindexwet

ASTMF1679 >.79dry>.65wet

ImpactResistance ASTMD4226 >160in.lbs

AbrasionResistance ASTMD4060CS-17

0.03gmmaximumweightloss

ThermalCoefficientofLinearExpansion

ASTMC531 17x10-6in/inºF

HardnessShoreD

ASTMD2240 85to90



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1. Aceticacid(5%)

2. Ammoniumhydroxide(10%)

3. CitricAcid(50%)

4. FattyAcid

5. MotorOil,20W

6. Hydrochloricacid(20%)

7. SodiumChloride

8. SodiumHypochlorite(10%)

9. SodiumHydroxide(30%)

10. Sulfuricacid(25%)

11. Urine,Feces

12. Hydrogenperoxide(10%)

2.2SUPPLEMENTALMATERIALS

A. TexturedTopCoat:Typerecommendedorproducedbymanufacturerofseamlessresinousflooring

system,slipresistancefordesiredfinalfinish.

B. JointSealant:Typerecommendedorproducedbyresinousflooringmanufacturerfortypeofserviceor

jointconditionedindicated.

C. WaterproofMembrane:Typerecommendedorproducedbymanufacturerofresinousfloorcoatingsfor

typeofserviceandconditionsasspecified.

D. Provideachemicalresistantepoxynovolactopcoatcapableofresistingsustainedtemperaturesupto

120OC(250OF).

E. CrackIsolationMembrane:Typerecommendedorproducedbymanufacturerofresinousflooringfor

conditionsasspecified.

F. Anti-MicrobialAdditive:Incorporateanti-microbialchemicaladditivetopreventgrowthofmostbacteria,

algae,fungi,mold,mildew,yeast,etc.

G. PatchingandFillMaterial:Resinousproductoforapprovedbyresinouscoatingmanufacturerfor

applicationindicated.Resinousbasedmaterialsonly.Cementitousorsinglecomponentproductarenot

acceptable.

2.3BASECAPSTRIP

A.Zinccovestrip.

B. Shapefor2mmdepthofbasematerial,"J"or“L”configuration.

C. Finish:

1. FinishexposedsurfacesinaccordancewithNAAMMMetalFinishesManual.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSPECTION

A. Examinetheareasandconditionswheremonolithicresinoussystemwithintegralbaseistobeinstalled

withtheVAResidentEngineer.

B. MoistureVaporEmissionTesting:PerformmoisturevaportransmissiontestinginaccordancewithASTM

F1869todeterminetheMVERofthesubstratepriortocommencementofthework.Seesection3.4,3.


A. Maintaintemperatureofrooms(airandsurface)whereworkoccurs,between70and90degreesF(21

and32degreesC)foratleast48hours,before,during,and24hoursafterinstallation.Maintain

temperatureatleast70degreesF(21degreesC)duringcureperiod.

B. Maintainrelativehumiditylessthan75percent.

C. Donotinstallmaterialsuntilbuildingispermanentlyenclosedandwetconstructioniscomplete,dry,and

cured.

D. Maintainproperventilationoftheareaduringapplicationandcuringtimeperiod.

1. ComplywithinfectioncontrolmeasuresoftheVAMedicalCenter.

3.3INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

A. Themanufacturer'sinstructionsforapplicationandinstallationshallbereviewedwiththeVAResident

Engineerfortheseamlessresinous(urethaneandepoxymortar)flooringsystemwithintegralcovebase.

B. Substrateshallbeapprovedbymanufacturetechnicalrepresentative.

3.4PREPARATION

A. General:Prepareandcleansubstratesaccordingtoresinousflooringmanufacturer'swritteninstructions

forsubstrateindicated.Provideclean,dry,andneutralPhsubstrateforresinousflooringapplication.

B. ConcreteSubstrates:Providesoundconcretesurfacesfreeoflaitance,glaze,efflorescence,curing

compounds,form-releaseagents,dust,dirt,grease,oil,andothercontaminantsincompatiblewith

resinousflooring.

1. Prepareconcretesubstratesasfollows:

a. Shot-blastsurfaceswithanapparatusthatabradestheconcretesurface,containsthedispensed

shotwithintheapparatus,andrecirculatestheshotbyvacuumpickup.

2. Repairdamagedanddeterioratedconcreteaccordingtoresinousflooringmanufacturer'swritten

recommendations.

3. Verifythatconcretesubstratesaredry.

a. Performanhydrouscalciumchloridetest,ASTMF1869.Proceedwithapplicationonlyafter

substrateshavemaximummoisture-vapor-emissionrateof3lbofwater/1000sq.ft.(1.36kgof

water/92.9sq.m)in24hoursandpermanufacturersrecommendations.


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b. MVTthresholdformonolithicresinousflooringshallnotexceed3lbs/1000squarefeet

(0.0001437kPa)ina24hourperiod.

c. WhenMVTemissionexceedsthislimit,applymanufacturer’srecommendedvaporcontrol

primerorothercorrectivemeasuresasrecommendedbymanufacturerpriortoapplicationof

flooringormembranesystems.

d. Performinsituprobetest,ASTMF2170.Proceedwithapplicationonlyaftersubstratesdonot

exceedamaximumpotentialequilibriumrelativehumidityof85percent.

e. Provideawrittenreportshowingtestplacementandresults.

4. VerifythatconcretesubstrateshaveneutralPhandthatresinousflooringwilladheretothem.

Performtestsrecommendedbymanufacturer.Proceedwithapplicationonlyaftersubstratespass

testing.

C. ResinousMaterials:Mixcomponentsandpreparematerialsaccordingtoresinousflooringmanufacturer's

writteninstructions.

D. Usepatchingandfillmaterialtofillholesanddepressionsinsubstratesaccordingtomanufacturer's

writteninstructions.

E. Treatcontroljointsandothernonmovingsubstratecrackstopreventcracksfromreflectingthrough

resinousflooringaccordingtomanufacturer'swrittenrecommendations.Allowancesshouldbeincluded

forflooringmanufacturerrecommendedjointfillmaterial,andconcretecracktreatment.

F. Preparewalltoreceiveintegralcovebase:

1. Verifywallmaterialisacceptableforresinousflooringapplication,ifnot,installmaterial(e.g.cement

board)toreceivebase.

2. Fillvoidsinwallsurfacetoreceivebase,installundercoats(e.g.waterproofingmembrane,and/or

crackisolationmembrane)asrecommendedbyresinousflooringmanufacturer.

3. Installbasepriortoflooringifrequiredbyresinousflooringmanufacturer.

4. Grind,cutorsandprotrusionstoreceivebaseapplication.

3.5APPLICATION

A. General:Applycomponentsofresinousflooringsystemaccordingtomanufacturer'swritteninstructions

toproduceauniform,monolithicwearingsurfaceofthicknessindicated.

1. Coordinateapplicationofcomponentstoprovideoptimumadhesionofresinousflooringsystemto

substrate,andoptimumintercoatadhesion.

2. Cureresinousflooringcomponentsaccordingtomanufacturer'swritteninstructions.Prevent

contaminationduringapplicationandcuringprocesses.

B. ApplyPrimer:overpreparedsubstrateatmanufacturer'srecommendedspreadingrateforallareasto

receiveintegratedcovebase.


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C. Applycovebase:Troweltowallsurfacesata1inchradius,beforeapplyingflooring.Applyaccordingto

manufacturer'swritteninstructionsanddetailsincludingthosefortaping,mixing,priming,andtroweling,

sanding,andtopcoatingofcovebase.Roundinternalandexternalcorners.

D. ApplyPrimer:overpreparedsubstrateatmanufacturer'srecommendedspreadingrate.

E. Trowelmortarbase:Mixmortarmaterialaccordingtomanufacturer'srecommendedprocedures.

Climaticandnon-climaticresinousflooringsystemsmayvaryslightlyonmodeofapplication.Application

shouldbebaseduponthefollowing:Uniformlyspreadmortaroversubstrateusingaspeciallydesigned

screedboxadjustedtomanufacturer'srecommendedheight.Metaltrowel(handorpower)singlemortar

coatinthicknessindicatedforflooringsystem,grouttofillsubstratevoids.Whencured,sandtoremove

trowelmarksandroughness.

F. Broadcast:Immediatelybroadcastquartzsilicaaggregateintotheprimerusingmanufacturer'sspray

caster.Strictadherencetomanufacturer'sinstallationproceduresandcoverageratesisimperative.

G. UnderCoat:Mixbasematerialaccordingtomanufacturer'srecommendedprocedures.Uniformlyspread

mixedmaterialoverpreviouslyprimedsubstrateusingmanufacturer'sinstallationtool.Rollmaterialwith

strictadherencetomanufacturer'sinstallationproceduresandcoveragerates.

H. Broadcast:Immediatelybroadcastvinylflakesintothebodycoat.Strictadherencetomanufacturer's

installationproceduresandcoverageratesisimperative.

I. FirstSealer:Removeexcessun-bondedflakesbylightlybrushingandvacuumingthefloorsurface.Mix

andapplysealerwithstrictadherencetomanufacturer'sinstallationprocedures.

J. SecondSealer:Lightlysandfirstsealercoat.Mixandapplysecondsealercoatwithstrictadherenceto

manufacturer'sinstallationprocedures.

3.6TOLERANCE

A. Fromlineofplane:Maximum1/8inch(3.18mm)intotaldistanceofflooringandbase.Broadcast

resinousflooringsystemwillcontoursubstrate.Deviationandtolerancearesubjecttoconcretetolerance.

B. Fromradiusofcove:Maximumof1/8inch(3.18mm)plusor1/16-inch(1.59mm)minus.

3.7ENGINEERINGDETAILS

A. Chaseedgesto“lock”theflooringsystemintotheconcretesubstratealonglinesoftermination.

B. PenetrationTreatment:Lapandsealresinoussystemontotheperimeterofthepenetratingitemby

bridgingovercompatibleelastomerattheinterfacetocompensateforpossiblemovement.

C. Trenches:Continueflooringsystemintotrenchestomaintainmonolithicprotection.Treatcoldjointsto

assurebridgingofpotentialcracks.

D. Treatfloordrainsbychasingtheflooringsystemtolockinplaceatpointoftermination.

E. Treatcontroljointstobridgepotentialcracksandtomaintainmonolithicprotection.Treatcoldjointsand

constructionjointstobridgepotentialcracksandtomaintainmonolithicprotectiononhorizontaland

verticalsurfacesaswellashorizontalandverticalinterfaces.


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F. DiscontinueResinousfloorsystematverticalandhorizontalcontractionandexpansionjointsbyinstalling

backerrodandcompatiblesealantaftercoatinginstallationiscompleted.Providesealanttype

recommendedbymanufacturerfortrafficconditionsandchemicalexposurestobeencountered.

3.8CURING,PROTECTIONANDCLEANING

A. Cureresinousflooringmaterialsincompliancewithmanufacturer'sdirections,takingcaretoprevent

contaminationduringstagesofapplicationandpriortocompletionofcuringprocess.

B. Closeareaofapplicationforaminimumof24hours.

C. Protectresinousflooringmaterialsfromdamageandwearduringconstructionoperation.

1. Coverflooringwithkrafttypepaper.

2. Optional6mm(1/4inch)thickhardboard,plywood,orparticleboardwhereareaisinfootorvehicle

trafficpattern,rollingorfixedscaffoldingandoverheadworkoccurs.

D. Removetemporarycoveringandcleanresinousflooringjustpriortofinalinspection.Usecleaning

materialsandproceduresrecommendedbyresinousflooringmanufacturer.

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SECTION096800CARPETING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Sectionspecifiescarpet,edgestrips,adhesives,andotheritemsrequiredforcomplete

installation.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B. Manufacturer,ColorandStyleofCarpetandEdgeStrip:RefertoDrawings.

C. ResilientWallBase:Section096513,RESILIENTBASEANDACCESSORIES.

D.TestingofConcreteFloorsBeforeInstallation:Section090516,SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFOR

FLOORFINISHES.


A.InstallerQualifications:Acompanyspecializingincarpetinstallationwithaminimumthree(3)

years’experienceandemployingexperiencedflooringinstallerswhohaveretained,and

currentlyhold,anINSTALLCertification,oracertificationfromacomparablecertification

program,andavalidOSHA10certification.

1.InstallerstobecertifiedbyINSTALLoracomparablecertificationprogramwiththefollowing

minimumcriteria:

a.USDepartmentofLaborapprovedfour(4)yearapprenticeshipprogram,160hoursa

year.

b.Careerlongtraining.

c.Manufacturerendorsedtraining.

d.Fundamentaljourneymanskillscertification.

1.4SUBMITTALS:




C. ProductData:

1. Manufacturer’scatalogdataandprinteddocumentationstatingphysicalcharacteristics,

durability,resistancetofadingandflameresistancecharacteristicsforeachtypeofcarpet

materialandinstallationaccessory.


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2. Manufacturer’sprintedinstallationinstructionsforthecarpet,includingpreparationof

installationsubstrate,seamingtechniquesandrecommendedadhesivesandtapes.

D. Samples:

1. Carpet:"ProductionQuality"samples305x305mm(12x12inches)ofcarpets,showing

quality,patternandcolorspecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

2. FloorEdgeStrip(Molding):152mm(6inches)longofeachcolorandtypespecified.

E. ShopDrawings:Installerslayoutplanshowingseamsandcutsforsheetcarpetandcarpet

module.

F. MaintenanceData:Carpetmanufacturer’smaintenanceinstructionsdescribingrecommended

typeofcleaningequipmentandmaterial,spottingandcleaningmethodsandcleaningcycles.

G.Installer’sQualifications.

H.Manufacturer’swarranty.


A. Delivercarpetinmanufacturer’soriginalwrappingsandpackagesclearlylabeledwith

manufacturer’sbrandname,size,dyelotnumberandrelatedinformation.Transportcarpetto

jobsiteinamannerthatpreventsdamageanddistortionthatmightrenderitunusable.When

bendingorfoldingisunavoidablefordeliverypurposes,unfoldcarpetandlayflatimmediately.

B. Deliveradhesivesincontainersclearlylabeledwithmanufacturer’sbrandname,number,

installationinstructions,safetyinstructionsandflashpoints.

C. Storeinaclean,dry,well-ventilatedarea,protectedfromdamageandsoiling.Before

installation,acclimatecarpettotheatmosphericconditionsoftheareasinwhichitwillbe

installedfor2dayspriortoinstallation


A. Maintainareasinwhichcarpetingistobeinstalledatatemperaturebetween18-35degreesC

(65-95degreesF)withamaximumrelativehumidityof65percentfortwo(2)daysbefore

installation,duringinstallationandforthree(3)daysafterinstallation.

B.MinimumSubstrateSurfaceTemperature:18degreesC(65degreesF)attimeofinstallation.

C.Three(3)daysafterinstallation,maintainminimumtemperatureof10degreesC(50degreesF)

forthedurationofthecontract.

1.7WARRANTY:

A.ConstructionWarranty:ComplywithFARclause52.246-21,"WarrantyofConstruction".


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B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheircarpetforaminimumoften(10)

yearsfromdateofinstallationandfinalacceptancebytheGovernment.Submitmanufacturer

warranty.




B.AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):

ANSI/NSF140-10.......................SustainableCarpetAssessmentStandard

C. AmericanAssociationofTextileChemistsandColorists(AATCC):

16-04..........................................ColorfastnesstoLight

134-11........................................ElectricStaticPropensityofCarpets

165-08........................................ColorfastnesstoCrocking:TextileFloorCoverings-AATCC

CrockmeterMethod

174-11........................................AntimicrobialActivityAssessmentofNewCarpets


D1335-12...................................TuftBindofPileYarnFloorCoverings

D3278-96(R2011).......................FlashPointofLiquidsbySmallScaleClosed-CupApparatus

D5116-10...................................DeterminationsofOrganicEmissionsfromIndoor

Materials/Products

D5252-11...................................OperationoftheHexapodTumbleDrumTester

D5417-11...................................OperationoftheVettermannDrumTester

E648-14c....................................CriticalRadiantFluxofFloor-CoveringSystemsUsingaRadiant

HeatEnergySource

E. CodeofFederalRegulation(CFR):



F. TheCarpetandRugInstitute(CRI):

CIS..............................................CarpetInstallationStandard

G.InternationalStandardsandTrainingAlliance(INSTALL)

H.InternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO):

2551-81......................................Machine-MadeTextileFloorCoverings

I.U.S.ConsumerProductandSafetyCommission(CPSC):


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16CFR1630...............................SurfaceFlammabilityofCarpetsandRugs

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1CARPET:

A. PhysicalCharacteristics:

1. Carpetfreeofvisualblemishes,streaks,poorlydyedareas,fuzzingofpileyarn,spotsor

stainsandotherphysicalandmanufacturingdefects.

2. Type:

a. CarpetConstruction:Tufted.

b. CarpetType:Modulartile500by500mmsquare(18by18inchsquarenominal)with

0.15percentgrowth/shrinkrateinaccordancewithISO2551.

c.PileType:Multilevel,texturedloop.PiletypeandthicknessmustconformtoADA

requirements.

d.PileFiber:Commercial100percentbranded(federallyregisteredtrademark),nylon

continuousfilament.

3. StaticControl:Providestaticcontroltopermanentlyregulatestaticbuilduptolessthan3.5

kVwhentestedat20percentrelativehumidityand21degreesC(70degreesF)in

accordancewithAATCC134.

4. BackingMaterials:Providebackingforreleaseadhesiveformodulartileinstallations.For

healthcareinstallations,provideimperviousmoisturebackingthatis100percentPVCfree.

a.ModularTile:

1)PrimaryBacking/Backcoating:Manufacturer'sstandardcomposite

materialsFiberglass-reinforcedPVC.

5. AppearanceRetentionRating(ARR):Carpettobetestedandhavetheminimum3.5–4.0

severeARRwhentestedinaccordancewitheithertheASTMD5252(Hexapod)orASTM

D5417(Vettermann)testmethodsusingthenumberofcyclesforshortandlongtermtests

asspecifiedintheASTMstandard.

6. TuftBind:ComplywithASTMD1335fortuftbindforcerequiredtopullatuftorloopfree

fromcarpetbackingwithaminimum36N(8pound)averageforceformodularcarpettile.

7. ColorfastnesstoCrocking:Dryandwetcrockingandwaterbleed,complywithAATCC165

ColorTransferenceChartforcolors,minimumclass4rating.


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8. ColorfastnesstoLight(AATCC16,Option3):Colorchangebetweentheexposedand

unexposedcarpetareasequivalenttoaminimumofGrade4ontheGrayScaleforColor

Changeafteranexposureof40AFU(AATCCfadingunits)forallspecifiedcolors.

9. DelaminationStrength:Minimumof440N/m(2.5lb./inch)betweensecondarybacking.

10. FlammabilityandCriticalRadiantFluxRequirements:

a. Complywith16CFR1630.

b.TestCarpetinaccordancewithASTME648.

c.ClassI:Minimumcriticalradiantfluxof0.45wattspersquarecentimeter(2.9wattsper

squareinch).

11. AveragePileYarnDensity(APYD):

a. Corridors,lobbies,entrances,commonareasormultipurposerooms,openoffices,

waitingareasanddiningareas:MinimumAPYD6000.

b. Otherareas:MinimumAPYD4000.

12.Antimicrobial:NontoxicantimicrobialtreatmentinaccordancewithAATCC174PartI

(qualitative),guaranteedbythecarpetmanufacturertolastthelifeofthecarpet.

13.VOCLimits:UsecarpetthatcomplieswiththefollowinglimitsforVOCcontentwhentested

accordingtoASTMD5116:

a. Carpet,TotalVOCs:0.5mg/sq.mxhr.

b. Carpet,4-PC(4-Phenylcyclohexene):0.05mg/sq.mxhr.

c. Carpet,Formaldehyde:0.05mg/sq.mxhr.

d. Carpet,Styrene:0.4mg/sq.mxhr.

2.2ADHESIVEANDCONCRETEPRIMER:

A. Providewaterresistant,mildewresistant,nonflammable,andnonstainingadhesivesand

concreteprimersforcarpetinstallation.Providereleaseadhesiveformodulartilecarpetas

recommendedbythecarpetmanufacturer.Provideadhesivesflashpointofminimum

60degreesC(140degreesF)inaccordancewithASTMD3278.MaterialsaretohaveaVOC

maximumof50g/Lwhencalculatedaccordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24).

2.3SEAMINGTAPE:

A. Providetapeforseamsasrecommendedbythecarpetmanufacturerforthetypeofseamused

ininstallation.SeamsealantistohaveamaximumVOCcontentof50g/Lwhencalculated

accordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24).Donotusesealantsthatcontain

1,1,1-trichloroethaneortoluene.


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2.4EDGESTRIPS(MOLDING):

A. Metal:

1. Hammeredsurfacealuminum,pinless,clampdowntypedesignedforthecarpetbeing

installed.

2. Floorflangenotlessthan38mm(1-1/2inches)wide,facenotlessthan16mm(5/8inch)

wide.

3. Finish:ClearanodiccoatingunlessspecifiedotherwiseinSection090600,SCHEDULEFOR

FINISHES.

PART3-EXECUTION


A. ContractortoprepareandtestsurfacestoreceivecarpetandadhesivesasperSection090516,

SUBSURFACEPREPARATIONFORFLOORFINISHES.

3.2GENERALINSTALLATION:

A. Isolateareaofinstallationfromrestofbuilding.

B.Performallworkbymanufacturer’sapprovedinstallers.Conductinstallationinaccordancewith

themanufacturer’sprintedinstructionsandCRICIS.

C.Protectedgesofcarpetmeetinghardsurfaceflooringwithmoldingandinstallinaccordancewith

themoldingmanufacturer’sprintedinstructions.

D.Followventilation,personalprotection,andothersafetyprecautionsrecommendedbythe

adhesivemanufacturer.Continueventilationduringinstallationandforatleastthree(3)days

followinginstallation.

E.Donotpermittrafficormovementoffurnitureorequipmentincarpetedareafor24hoursafter

installation.

F.Completeotherworkwhichwoulddamagethecarpetpriortoinstallationofcarpet.

G. Followcarpetmanufacturer'srecommendationsformatchingpatternandtexturedirections.

H.Cutopeningsincarpetwhererequiredforinstallingequipment,pipes,outlets,andpenetrations.

Bindorsealcutedgeofsheetcarpet.Useadditionaladhesivetosecurecarpetsaroundpipes

andotherverticalprojections.


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3.3MODULARTILEINSTALLATION:

A. InstallperCRICIS,AdhesiveApplication.

B. LaycarpetmoduleswithpileinsamedirectionunlessspecifiedotherwiseinSection090600,

SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

C. Installcarpetmodulessothatcleaningmethodsandsolutionsdonotcausedislocationof

modules.

D. Laycarpetmodulesuniformlytoprovidetightflushjointsfreefrommovementwhensubjectto

traffic.

3.4EDGESTRIPSINSTALLATION

A. Installedgestripsoverexposedcarpetedgesadjacenttouncarpetedfinishflooring.

B. Anchormetalstripstofloorwithsuitablefasteners.Applyadhesivetoedgestrips,insertcarpet

intolipandpressitdownovercarpet.

C. Anchorvinyledgestriptofloorwithadhesive.Applyadhesivetoedgestripandinsertcarpet

intolipandpresslipdownovercarpet.

3.5PROTECTIONANDCLEANING:

A.Onceacarpetinstallationiscomplete,cleanupscrapmaterialsanddebris,andvacuumthearea,

usingmanufacturer-approvedequipment.Inspectseamscarefullyforevennessandprotruding

backingyarns,andinspecttheperimeteroftheinstallationforanacceptablefinished

appearance.

B.Protectinstalledcarpetiffurnitureisbeingmoved,bylayingplywood,fiberboardorporousnon-

stainingsheetingmaterialforminimumtimepractical.Basedonmanufacturerguidelines,

protectcarpetfromtraffic.Protectagainstothermaterialsorrenovationorconstruction

activities,includingdust,debris,paint,contractortraffic,untilitisreadyforitsfinaluse.

C. Donotmovefurnitureorequipmentonunprotectedcarpetedsurfaces.

D. Justbeforefinalacceptanceofwork,removeprotectionandvacuumcarpetclean.

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SECTION099100PAINTING

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. WorkofthisSectionincludesalllabor,materials,equipment,andservicesnecessarytocomplete

thepaintingandfinishingasshownontheconstructiondocumentsand/orspecifiedherein,

including,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Primecoatswhichmaybeappliedinshopunderothersections.

2.PrimepaintingunprimedsurfacestobepaintedunderthisSection.

3.Paintingitemsfurnishedwithaprimecoatofpaint,includingtouchingupoforrepairingof

abraded,damagedorrustedprimecoatsappliedbyothers.

4.Paintingferrousmetal(exceptstainlesssteel)exposedtoview.

5.Paintinggalvanizedferrousmetalsexposedtoview.

6.Paintinginteriorconcreteblockexposedtoview.

7.Paintinggypsumdrywallexposedtoview.

8.Paintingofwoodexposedtoview,exceptitemswhicharespecifiedtobepaintedorfinished

underotherSectionsofthesespecifications.Backpaintingofallwoodincontactwithconcrete,

masonryorothermoistureareas.

9.Paintingpipes,pipecoverings,conduit,ducts,insulation,hangers,supportsandother

mechanicalandelectricalitemsandequipmentexposedtoview.

10.Paintingsurfacesabove,behindorbelowgrilles,gratings,diffusers,louverslightingfixtures,and

thelike,whichareexposedtoviewthroughtheseitems.

11. Paintingincludesshellacs,stains,varnishes,coatingsspecified,andstripingormarkersand

identitymarkings.

12.Incidentalpaintingandtouchingupasrequiredtoproduceproperfinishforpaintedsurfaces,

includingtouchingupoffactoryfinisheditems.

13.Paintingofanysurfacenotspecificallymentionedtobepaintedhereinoronconstruction

documents,butforwhichpaintingisobviouslynecessarytocompletethejob,orworkwhich

comeswithintheintentofthesespecifications,istobeincludedasthoughspecified.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A.ActivityHazardAnalysis:Section013526,SAFETYREQUIREMENTS.

B.SustainableDesignRequirements:Section018113,SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS.


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C.LeadPaintRemoval:Section028333.13,LEAD-BASEDPAINTREMOVALANDDISPOSAL.

D.Shopprimepaintingofsteelandferrousmetals:Division05-METALS,Division08-OPENINGS;

Division10-SPECIALTIES;Division11-EQUIPMENT;Division12-FURNISHINGS;Division13–

SPECIALCONSTRUCTION;Division14–CONVEYINGEQUIPMENT;Division21–FIRESUPPRESSION;

Division22-PLUMBING;Division23–HEATING;VENTILATIONANDAIR-CONDITIONING;Division26

-ELECTRICAL;Division27-COMMUNICATIONS;andDivision28–ELECTRONICSAFETYAND

SECURITYsections.

E. Prefinishedflushdoorswithtransparentfinishes:Section081400,WOODDOORS.

F. TypeofFinish,Color,andGlossLevelofFinishCoat:RefertoDrawings.

1.3SUBMITTALS:




C. Painterqualifications.

D.Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1.Beforeworkisstarted,orsamplepanelsareprepared,submitmanufacturer'sliteratureand

technicaldata,thecurrentMasterPaintersInstitute(MPI)"ApprovedProductList"indicating

brandlabel,productnameandproductcodeasofthedateofcontractaward,willbeusedto

determinecompliancewiththesubmittalrequirementsofthisspecification.TheContractor

maychoosetousesubsequentMPI"ApprovedProductList",however,onlyone(1)listmaybe

usedfortheentirecontractandeachcoatingsystemistobefromasinglemanufacturer.All

coatsonaparticularsubstratemustbefromasinglemanufacturer.NovariationfromtheMPI

"ApprovedProductList"whereapplicableisacceptable.

E. SamplePanels:

1. Afterpainters'materialshavebeenapprovedandbeforeworkisstartedsubmitsamplepanels

showingeachtypeoffinishandcolorspecified.

2. PanelstoShowColor:Compositionboard,100x250mm(4x10inch).

3. PaneltoShowTransparentFinishes:Woodofsamespeciesandgrainpatternaswood

approvedforuse,100x250mm(4x10inchface)minimum,andwherebothflatandedge

grainwillbeexposed,250mm(10inches)longbysufficientsize,50x50mm(2x2inch)

minimumoractualwoodmembertoshowcompletefinish.

4. Attachlabelstopanelstatingthefollowing:


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a. FederalSpecificationNumberormanufacturersnameandproductnumberofpaintsused.

b. SpecificationcodenumberspecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

c. Producttypeandcolor.

d. Nameofproject.

5. Stripsshowingnotlessthan50mm(2inch)widestripsofundercoatsand100mm(4inch)

widestripoffinishcoat.

F. Sampleofidentitymarkersifused.

G. Manufacturers'Certificatesindicatingcompliancewithspecifiedrequirements:

1. Manufacturer'spaintsubstitutedforFederalSpecificationpaintsmeetsorexceeds

performanceofpaintspecified.

2. Hightemperaturealuminumpaint.

3. Epoxycoating.

4. Intumescentclearcoatingorfireretardantpaint.

5. Plasticfloorcoating.


A. Delivermaterialstositeinmanufacturer'ssealedcontainermarkedtoshowfollowing:

1. Nameofmanufacturer.

2. Producttype.

3. Batchnumber.

4. Instructionsforuse.

5. Safetyprecautions.

B. Inadditiontomanufacturer'slabel,providealabellegiblyprintedasfollowing:

1. FederalSpecificationNumber,whereapplicable,andnameofmaterial.

2. Surfaceuponwhichmaterialistobeapplied.

3. SpecifyCoatTypes:Prime;body;finish;etc.

C. Maintainspaceforstorage,andhandlingofpaintingmaterialsandequipmentinaventilated,neat

andorderlyconditiontopreventspontaneouscombustionfromoccurringorignitingadjacent

items.

D. Storematerialsatsiteatleast24hoursbeforeusing,atatemperaturebetween7and30degreesC

(45and85degreesF).


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A.QualificationofPainters:Useonlyqualifiedjourneymanpaintersforthemixingandapplicationof

paintonexposedsurfaces.Submitevidencethatkeypersonnelhavesuccessfullyperformed

surfacepreparationandapplicationofcoatingonaminimumofthree(3)similarprojectswithin

thepastthree(3)years.

B.PaintCoordination:Providefinishcoatswhicharecompatiblewiththeprimepaintsused.Review

otherSectionsofthesespecificationsinwhichprimepaintsaretobeprovidedtoensure

compatibilityofthetotalcoatingssystemforthevarioussubstrates.Uponrequestfromother

subcontractors,furnishinformationonthecharacteristicsofthefinishmaterialsproposedtobe

used,toensurethatcompatibleprimecoatsareused.Providebarriercoatsoverincompatible

primersorremoveandre-primeasrequired.NotifytheContractingOfficerRepresentative(COR)in

writingofanyanticipatedproblemsusingthecoatingsystemsasspecifiedwithsubstratesprimed

byothers.

1.6REGULATORYREQUIREMENTS:

A.PaintmaterialsaretoconformtotherestrictionsofthelocalEnvironmentalandToxicControl

jurisdiction.

1. VolatileOrganicCompounds(VOC)EmissionsRequirements:Field-appliedpaintsandcoatings

thatareinsidethewaterproofingsystemtonotexceedlimitsofauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.

2. Lead-BasePaint:

a. ComplywithSection410oftheLead-BasedPaintPoisoningPreventionAct,asamended,

andwithimplementingregulationspromulgatedbySecretaryofHousingandUrban

Development.

b. Regulationsconcerningprohibitionagainstuseoflead-basedpaintinfederalandfederally

assistedconstruction,orrehabilitationofresidentialstructuresaresetforthinSubpartF,

Title24,CodeofFederalRegulations,DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment.

c. Donotusecoatingshavingaleadcontentover0.06percentbyweightofnon-volatile

content.

d.Forlead-paintremoval,seeSection028333.13,LEAD-BASEDPAINTREMOVALAND

DISPOSAL.

3. Asbestos:Providematerialsthatdonotcontainasbestos.

4. Chromate,Cadmium,Mercury,andSilica:Providematerialsthatdonotcontainzinc-chromate,

strontium-chromate,Cadmium,mercuryormercurycompoundsorfreecrystallinesilica.


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5. HumanCarcinogens:ProvidematerialsthatdonotcontainanyoftheACGIH-BKLTandACGHI-

DOCconfirmedorsuspectedhumancarcinogens.

6. Usehighperformanceacrylicpaintsinplaceofalkydpaints.

1.7SAFETYANDHEALTH

A. Applypaintmaterialsusingsafetymethodsandequipmentinaccordancewiththefollowing:

1. ComplywithapplicableFederal,State,andlocallawsandregulations,andwiththeACCIDENT

PREVENTIONPLAN,includingtheActivityHazardAnalysis(AHA)asspecifiedinSection0135

26,SAFETYREQUIREMENTS.TheAHAistoincludeanalysesofthepotentialimpactofpainting

operationsonpaintingpersonnelandonothersinvolvedinandadjacenttotheworkzone.

B.SafetyMethodsUsedDuringPaintApplication:ComplywiththerequirementsofSSPCPAGuide10.

C.ToxicMaterials:Toprotectpersonnelfromoverexposuretotoxicmaterials,conformtothemost

stringentguidanceof:

1.Theapplicablemanufacturer’sMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)orlocalregulation.

2.29CFR1910.1000.

3.ACHIH-BKLTandACGHI-DOC,thresholdlimitvalues.


A. Publicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Publicationsare


B. AmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienists(ACGIH):

ACGIHTLV-BKLT-2012................ThresholdLimitValues(TLV)forChemicalSubstancesandPhysical

AgentsandBiologicalExposureIndices(BEIs)

ACGIHTLV-DOC-2012................DocumentationofThresholdLimitValuesandBiologicalExposure

Indices,(SeventhEdition)

C. ASMEInternational(ASME):

A13.1-07(R2013)........................SchemefortheIdentificationofPipingSystems


40CFR59...................................DeterminationofVolatileMatterContent,WaterContent,Density

VolumeSolids,andWeightSolidsofSurfaceCoating

E.CommercialItemDescription(CID):

A-A-1272A..................................PlasterGypsum(SpacklingCompound)

F. FederalSpecifications(FedSpec):


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TT-P-1411A................................Paint,Copolymer-Resin,Cementitious(ForWaterproofingConcrete

andMasonryWalls)(CEP)

G. MasterPaintersInstitute(MPI):

1.................................................AluminumPaint

4.................................................Interior/ExteriorLatexBlockFiller

5.................................................ExteriorAlkydWoodPrimer

7.................................................ExteriorOilWoodPrimer

8.................................................ExteriorAlkyd,FlatMPIGlossLevel1

9.................................................ExteriorAlkydEnamelMPIGlossLevel6

10...............................................ExteriorLatex,Flat

11...............................................ExteriorLatex,Semi-Gloss

18...............................................OrganicZincRichPrimer

22...............................................AluminumPaint,HighHeat(upto590%-1100F)

27...............................................Exterior/InteriorAlkydFloorEnamel,Gloss

31...............................................Polyurethane,MoistureCured,ClearGloss

36...............................................KnotSealer

43...............................................InteriorSatinLatex,MPIGlossLevel4

44...............................................InteriorLowSheenLatex,MPIGlossLevel2

45...............................................InteriorPrimerSealer

46...............................................InteriorEnamelUndercoat

47...............................................InteriorAlkyd,Semi-Gloss,MPIGlossLevel5

48...............................................InteriorAlkyd,Gloss,MPIGlossLevel6

50...............................................InteriorLatexPrimerSealer

51...............................................InteriorAlkyd,Eggshell,MPIGlossLevel3

52...............................................InteriorLatex,MPIGlossLevel3

53...............................................InteriorLatex,Flat,MPIGlossLevel1

54...............................................InteriorLatex,Semi-Gloss,MPIGlossLevel5

59...............................................Interior/ExteriorAlkydPorch&FloorEnamel,LowGloss

60...............................................Interior/ExteriorLatexPorch&FloorPaint,LowGloss

66...............................................InteriorAlkydFireRetardant,ClearTop-Coat(ULCApproved)

67...............................................InteriorLatexFireRetardant,Top-Coat(ULCApproved)

68...............................................Interior/ExteriorLatexPorch&FloorPaint,Gloss


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71...............................................Polyurethane,MoistureCured,Clear,Flat

77...............................................EpoxyColdCured,Gloss

79...............................................MarineAlkydMetalPrimer

90...............................................InteriorWoodStain,Semi-Transparent

91...............................................WoodFillerPaste

94...............................................ExteriorAlkyd,Semi-Gloss

95...............................................FastDryingMetalPrimer

98...............................................HighBuildEpoxyCoating

101.............................................EpoxyAnti-CorrosiveMetalPrimer

108.............................................HighBuildEpoxyCoating,LowGloss

114.............................................InteriorLatex,Gloss

119.............................................ExteriorLatex,HighGloss(acrylic)

134.............................................GalvanizedWaterBasedPrimer

135.............................................Non-CementitiousGalvanizedPrimer

138.............................................InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlossLevel2



141.............................................InteriorHighPerformanceLatex(SG)MPIGlossLevel5

163.............................................ExteriorWaterBasedSemi-GlossLightIndustrialCoating,MPI

GlossLevel5

G. SocietyforProtectiveCoatings(SSPC):

SSPCSP1-82(R2004)..................SolventCleaning

SSPCSP2-82(R2004)..................HandToolCleaning

SSPCSP3-28(R2004)..................PowerToolCleaning

SSPCSP10/NACENo.2..............Near-WhiteBlastCleaning

SSPCPAGuide10.......................GuidetoSafetyandHealthRequirements

H.MapleFlooringManufacturer’sAssociation(MFMA):

I.U.S.NationalArchivesandRecordsAdministration(NARA):

29CFR1910.1000......................AirContaminants

J.Underwriter’sLaboratory(UL)


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PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS:

A. ConformtothecoatingspecificationsandstandardsreferencedinPART3.Submitmanufacturer’s

technicaldatasheetsforspecifiedcoatingsandsolvents.

2.2PAINTPROPERTIES:

A. Useready-mixed(includingcolors),excepttwocomponentepoxies,polyurethanes,polyesters,

paintshavingmetallicpowderspackagedseparatelyandpaintsrequiringspecifiedadditives.

B. Wherenorequirementsaregiveninthereferencedspecificationsforprimers,useprimerswith

pigmentandvehicle,compatiblewithsubstrateandfinishcoatsspecified.

C.Provideundercoatpaintproducedbythesamemanufacturerasthefinishcoats.Useonlythinners

approvedbythepaintmanufacturer,anduseonlytorecommendedlimits.

D.VOCContent:Forfieldapplicationsthatareinsidetheweatherproofingsystem,paintsandcoating

tocomplywithVOCcontentlimitsofauthoritieshavingjurisdictionandthefollowingVOCcontent

limits:

1. FlatPaintsandCoatings:50g/L.

2. Non-flatPaintsandCoatings:150g/L.

3. Dry-FogCoatings:400g/L.

4. Primers,Sealers,andUndercoaters:200g/L.

5. AnticorrosiveandAntirustPaintsappliedtoFerrousMetals:250g/L.

6. Zinc-RichIndustrialMaintenancePrimers:340g/L.

7. PretreatmentWashPrimers:420g/L.

8. Shellacs,Clear:730g/L.

9. Shellacs,Pigmented:550g/L.

E.VOCtestmethodforpaintsandcoatingsistobeinaccordancewith40CFR59(EPAMethod24).Part

60,AppendixAwiththeexemptcompounds’contentdeterminedbyMethod303(Determination

ofExemptCompounds)intheSouthCoastAirQualityManagementDistrict’s(SCAQMD)

“LaboratoryMethodsofAnalysisforEnforcementSamples”manual.

2.3PLASTICTAPE:

A. PigmentedvinylplasticfilmincolorsasspecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHESor

specified.

B. Pressuresensitiveadhesiveback.

C.Snaponcoilplasticmarkers.


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D.Widthsasshownonconstructiondocuments.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1JOBCONDITIONS:

A. Safety:Observerequiredsafetyregulationsandmanufacturer'swarningandinstructionsfor

storage,handlingandapplicationofpaintingmaterials.

1. Takenecessaryprecautionstoprotectpersonnelandpropertyfromhazardsduetofalls,

injuries,toxicfumes,fire,explosion,orotherharm.

2. Depositsoiledcleaningragsandwastematerialsinmetalcontainersapprovedforthat

purpose.Disposeofsuchitemsoffthesiteatendofeachday’swork.

B. AtmosphericandSurfaceConditions:

1. Donotapplycoatingwhenairorsubstrateconditionsare:

a. Lessthan3degreesC(5degreesF)abovedewpoint.

b. Below10degreesC(50degreesF)orover35degreesC(95degreesF),unlessspecifically

pre-approvedbytheCORandtheproductmanufacturer.Undernocircumstancesare

applicationconditionstoexceedmanufacturerrecommendations.

c.Whentherelativehumidityexceeds85percent;ortodamporwetsurfaces;unless

otherwisepermittedbythepaintmanufacturer’sprintedinstructions.

2. Maintaininteriortemperaturesuntilpaintdrieshard.

3. Donoexteriorpaintingwhenitiswindyanddusty.

4. Donotpaintindirectsunlightoronsurfacesthatthesunwillwarm.

5. Applyonlyonclean,dryandfrostfreesurfacesexceptasfollows:

a. Applywaterthinnedacrylicandcementitiouspaintstodamp(notwet)surfacesonlywhen

allowedbymanufacturer'sprintedinstructions.

b. Concreteandmasonrywhenpermittedbymanufacturer’srecommendations,dampen

surfacestowhichwaterthinnedacrylicandcementitiouspaintsareappliedwithafinemist

ofwateronhotdrydaystopreventexcessivesuctionandtocoolsurface.

6. Varnishing:

a. Applyincleanareasandinstillair.

b. Beforevarnishingvacuumanddustarea.

c. Immediatelybeforevarnishingwipedownsurfaceswithatackrag.


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3.2INSPECTION:

A.Examinetheareasandconditionswherepaintingandfinishingaretobeappliedandcorrectany

conditionsdetrimentaltotheproperandtimelycompletionofthework.Donotproceedwiththe

workuntilunsatisfactoryconditionsarecorrectedtopermitproperinstallationofthework.

3.3GENERALWORKMANSHIPREQUIREMENTS:

A.Applicationmaybebybrushorroller.SprayapplicationonlyuponacceptancefromtheCORin

writing.

B.FurnishtotheCORapaintingscheduleindicatingwhentherespectivecoatsofpaintforthevarious

areasandsurfaceswillbecompleted.Thisscheduleistobekeptcurrentasthejobprogresses.

C.Protectworkatalltimes.Protectalladjacentworkandmaterialsbysuitablecoveringorother

methodduringprogressofwork.Uponcompletionofthework,removeallpaintandvarnishspots

fromfloors,glassandothersurfaces.Removefromthepremisesallrubbishandaccumulated

materialsofwhatevernaturenotcausedbyothersandleaveworkinacleancondition.

D.Removeandprotecthardware,accessories,deviceplates,lightingfixtures,andfactoryfinished

work,andsimilaritems,orprovideinplaceprotection.Uponcompletionofeachspace,carefully

replaceallremoveditemsbyworkmenskilledinthetradesinvolved.

E.Whenindicatedtobepainted,removeelectricalpanelboxcoversanddoorsbeforepaintingwalls.

Paintseparatelyandre-installafterallpaintisdry.

F.Materialsaretobeappliedunderadequateillumination,evenlyspreadandflowedonsmoothlyto

avoidruns,sags,holidays,brushmarks,airbubblesandexcessiverollerstipple.

G.Applymaterialswithacoveragetohidesubstratecompletely.Whencolor,stain,dirtorundercoats

showthroughfinalcoatofpaint,thesurfaceistobecoveredbyadditionalcoatsuntilthepaintfilm

isofuniformfinish,color,appearanceandcoverage,atnoadditionalcosttotheGovernment.

H.Allcoatsaretobedrytomanufacturer’srecommendationsbeforeapplyingsucceedingcoats.

I.Allsuctionspotsor“hotspots”inplasteraftertheapplicationofthefirstcoataretobetouchedup

beforeapplyingthesecondcoat.

J.Donotapplypaintbehindframelessmirrorsthatusemasticforadheringtowallsurface.


A. General:

1. TheContractorshallbeheldwhollyresponsibleforthefinishedappearanceandsatisfactory

completionofpaintingwork.Properlyprepareallsurfacestoreceivepaint,whichincludes

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Broomcleanallspacesbeforepaintingisstarted.Allsurfacestobepaintedorfinishedareto

becompletelydry,cleanandsmooth.

2. Seeothersectionsofspecificationsforspecifiedsurfaceconditionsandprimecoat.

3.Performpreparationandcleaningproceduresinstrictaccordancewiththepaintmanufacturer’s

instructionsandashereinspecified,foreachparticularsubstratecondition.

4. Cleansurfacesbeforeapplyingpaintorsurfacetreatmentswithmaterialsandmethods

compatiblewithsubstrateandspecifiedfinish.Removeanyresidueremainingfromcleaning

agentsused.Donotusesolvents,acid,orsteamonconcreteandmasonry.Schedulethe

cleaningandpaintingsothatdustandothercontaminantsfromthecleaningprocesswillnot

fallinwet,newlypaintedsurfaces.

5.MaximumMoistureContentofSubstrates:Whenmeasuredwithanelectronicmoisturemeter

asfollows:

a.Concrete:12percent.

b.Fiber-CementBoard:12percent.

c.Masonry(ClayandCMU’s):12percent.

d.Wood:15percent.

e.GypsumBoard:12percent.

f.Plaster:12percent.

B. Wood:

1. Sandtoasmoothevensurfaceandthendustoff.

2. Sandsurfacesshowingraisedgrainsmoothbetweeneachcoat.

3. Wipesurfacewithatackragpriortoapplyingfinish.

4. Surfacepaintedwithanopaquefinish:

a. Coatknots,sapandpitchstreakswithMPI36(KnotSealer)beforeapplyingpaint.

b. ApplytwocoatsofMPI36(KnotSealer)overlargeknots.

5. Afterapplicationofprimeorfirstcoatofstain,fillcracks,nailandscrewholes,depressionsand

similardefectswithwoodfillerpaste.Sandthesurfacetomakesmoothandfinishflushwith

adjacentsurface.

6. Beforeapplyingfinishcoat,reapplywoodfillerpasteifrequired,andsandsurfacetoremove

surfaceblemishes.Finishflushwithadjacentsurfaces.

7. Fillopengrainedwoodsuchasoak,walnut,ashandmahoganywithMPI91(WoodFiller

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a. Thinfillerinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructionsforapplication.

b. Removeexcessfiller,wipeascleanaspossible,dry,andsandasspecified.

C. FerrousMetals:

1. Removeoil,grease,soil,drawingandcuttingcompounds,fluxandotherdetrimentalforeign

matterinaccordancewithSSPC-SP1(SolventCleaning).

2. Removeloosemillscale,rust,andpaint,byhandorpowertoolcleaning,asdefinedinSSPC-SP

2(HandToolCleaning)andSSPC-SP3(PowerToolCleaning).//Wherehightemperature

aluminumpaintisused,preparesurfaceinaccordancewithpaintmanufacturer's

instructions.//

3. Filldents,holesandsimilarvoidsanddepressionsinflatexposedsurfacesofhollowsteeldoors

andframes,accesspanels,roll-upsteeldoorsandsimilaritemsspecifiedtohavesemi-glossor

glossfinishwithTT-F-322D(Filler,Two-ComponentType,ForDents,SmallHolesandBlow-

Holes).Finishflushwithadjacentsurfaces.

a. Fillflatheadcountersunkscrewsusedforpermanentanchors.

b. Donotfillscrewsofitemintendedforremovalsuchasglazingbeads.

4. Spotprimeabradedanddamagedareasinshopprimecoatwhichexposebaremetalwithsame

typeofpaintusedforprimecoat.Featheredgeofspotprimetoproducesmoothfinishcoat.

5. Spotprimeabradedanddamagedareaswhichexposebaremetaloffactoryfinisheditemswith

paintasrecommendedbymanufacturerofitem.

D. Masonry,Concrete,CementBoard,CementPlasterandStucco:

1. Cleanandremovedust,dirt,oil,greaseefflorescence,formreleaseagents,laitance,andother

deterrentstopaintadhesion.

2. Useemulsiontypecleaningagentstoremoveoil,grease,paintandsimilarproducts.Useof

solvents,acid,orsteamisnotpermitted.

3. Removeloosemortarinmasonrywork.

4. Replacemortarandfillopenjoints,holes,cracksanddepressionswithnewmortarspecifiedin

Section040513,MASONRYMORTARING//Section040516,MASONRYGROUTING//.Donot

fillweepholes.Finishtomatchadjacentsurfaces.

5. NeutralizeConcretefloorstobepaintedbywashingwithasolutionof1.4Kg(3pounds)ofzinc

sulfatecrystalsto3.8L(1gallon)ofwater,allowtodrythree(3)daysandbrushthoroughly

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6. Repairbrokenandspalledconcreteedgeswithconcretepatchingcompoundtomatchadjacent

surfacesasspecifiedinDivision03,CONCRETESections.Removeprojectionstolevelof

adjacentsurfacebygrindingorsimilarmethods.

E. GypsumPlasterandGypsumBoard:

1. Removeefflorescence,looseandchalkingplasterorfinishingmaterials.

2. Removedust,dirt,andotherdeterrentstopaintadhesion.

3. Fillholes,cracks,andotherdepressionswithCID-A-A-1272Afinishedflushwithadjacent

surface,withtexturetomatchtextureofadjacentsurface.Patchholesover25mm(1-inch)in

diameterasspecifiedinSectionforplasterorgypsumboard.

3.5PAINTPREPARATION:

A. Thoroughlymixpaintingmaterialstoensureuniformityofcolor,completedispersionofpigment

anduniformcomposition.

B. Donotthinunlessnecessaryforapplicationandwhenfinishpaintisusedforbodyandprimecoats.

Usematerialsandquantitiesforthinningasspecifiedinmanufacturer'sprintedinstructions.

C. Removepaintskins,thenstrainpaintthroughcommercialpaintstrainertoremovelumpsand

otherparticles.

D. Mixtwo(2)componentandtwo(2)partpaintandthoserequiringadditivesinsuchamannerasto

uniformlyblendasspecifiedinmanufacturer'sprintedinstructionsunlessspecifiedotherwise.

E. Fortintingrequiredtoproduceexactshadesspecified,usecolorpigmentrecommendedbythe

paintmanufacturer.

3.6APPLICATION:

A. Startofsurfacepreparationorpaintingwillbeconstruedasacceptanceofthesurfaceas

satisfactoryfortheapplicationofmaterials.

B. Unlessotherwisespecified,applypaintinthree(3)coats;prime,body,andfinish.Whentwo(2)

coatsappliedtoprimecoatarethesame,firstcoatappliedoverprimerisbodycoatandsecond

coatisfinishcoat.

C. Applyeachcoatevenlyandcoversubstratecompletely.

D. Allownotlessthan48hoursbetweenapplicationofsucceedingcoats,exceptasallowedby

manufacturer'sprintedinstructions,andapprovedbyCOR.

E. Applybybrushorroller.Sprayapplicationforneworexistingoccupiedspacesonlyuponapproval

byacceptancefromCORinwriting.

1. Applypaintingmaterialsspecificallyrequiredbymanufacturertobeappliedbyspraying.


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2. Innewconstructionandinexistingoccupiedspaces,wherepaintisappliedbyspray,maskor

enclosewithpolyethylene,orsimilarairtightmaterialwithedgesandseamscontinuously

sealedincludingitemsspecifiedin“BuildingandStructuralWorkFieldPainting”;“Worknot

Painted”;motors,controls,telephone,andelectricalequipment,frontsofsterilizesandother

recessedequipmentandsimilarprefinisheditems.

F.Donotpaintinclosedpositionoperableitemssuchasaccessdoorsandpanels,windowsashes,

overheaddoors,andsimilaritemsexceptoverheadroll-updoorsandshutters.

3.7PRIMEPAINTING:

A. Aftersurfacepreparation,primesurfacesbeforeapplicationofbodyandfinishcoats,exceptas

otherwisespecified.

B. Spotprimeandapplybodycoattodamagedandabradedpaintedsurfacesbeforeapplying

succeedingcoats.

C. Additionalfieldappliedprimecoatsovershoporfactoryappliedprimecoatsarenotrequired

exceptforexteriorexposedsteelapplyanadditionalprimecoat.

D. Primerabbetsforstopandfaceglazingofwood,andforfaceglazingofsteel.

E. WoodandWoodParticleboard:

1. Usesamekindofprimerspecifiedforexposedfacesurface.

a. Exteriorwood:MPI7(ExteriorOilWoodPrimer)fornewconstructionandMPI5(Exterior

AlkydWoodPrimer)forrepaintingbarewoodprimerexceptwhereMPI90(InteriorWood

Stain,Semi-Transparent)isscheduled.

b. Interiorwoodexceptfortransparentfinish:MPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)orMPI46

(InteriorEnamelUndercoat),thinnedifrecommendedbymanufacturer.

2. Applytwo(2)coatsofprimerMPI7(ExteriorOilWoodPrimer)orMPI5(ExteriorAlkydWood

Primer)orsealerMPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)orMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)to

surfacesofwooddoors,includingtopandbottomedges,whicharecutforfittingorforother

reason.

3. Applyone(1)coatofprimerMPI7(ExteriorOilWoodPrimer)orMPI5(ExteriorAlkydWood

Primer)orsealerMPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)orMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)assoon

asdeliveredtositetosurfacesofunfinishedwoodwork,exceptconcealedsurfacesofshop

fabricatedorassembledmillworkandsurfacesspecifiedtohavevarnish,stainornaturalfinish.

4. Backprimeandsealendsofexteriorwoodwork,andedgesofexteriorplywoodspecifiedtobe

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5. ApplyMPI67(InteriorLatexFireRetardant,Top-Coat(ULApproved)towoodforfireretardant

finish.

F. Metalsexceptboilers,incineratorstacks,andengineexhaustpipes:

1. Steelandiron:MPI95(FastDryingMetalPrimer).UseMPI101(ColdCuringEpoxyPrimer)

whereMPI98(HighBuildEpoxyCoating)finishisspecified.

2. Zinc-coatedsteelandiron:MPI135(Non-CementitiousGalvanizedPrimer).

3. Aluminumscheduledtobepainted:MPI95(FastDryingMetalPrimer).

4. TerneMetal:MPI95(FastDryingMetalPrimer).

5. Copperandcopperalloysscheduledtobepainted:MPI95(FastDryingMetalPrimer).

6. Machinerynotfactoryfinished:MPI9(ExteriorAlkydEnamel).

7. Asphaltcoatedmetal:MPI1(AluminumPaint).

8. Metalover94degreesC(201degreesF),Boilers,IncineratorStacks,andEngineExhaustPipes:

MPI22(HighHeatResistantCoating).

G. GypsumBoard:

1. SurfacesscheduledtohaveMPI53(InteriorLatex,Flat),MPIGlossLevel1,MPI52(Interior

Latex,MPIGlossLevel3),MPI54(InteriorLatex,Semi-Gloss,MPIGlossLevel5),MPI114

(InteriorLatex,Gloss)finish:UseMPI53(InteriorLatex,MPIGlossLevel3),MPI52(Interior


(InteriorLatex,Gloss)respectively.

2. Primer:MPI50(InteriorLatexPrimerSealer)exceptuseMPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)and

MPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)inshowerandbathrooms.

3. Surfacesscheduledtoreceivevinylcoatedfabricwallcovering:UseMPI45(InteriorPrimer

Sealer)orMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat).

H. GypsumPlasterandVeneerPlaster:

1. Surfacesscheduledtoreceivevinylcoatedfabricwallcovering:UseMPI45(InteriorPrimer

Sealer).

2. MPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer),exceptuseMPI50(InteriorLatexPrimerSealer)whenanalkyd

flatfinishisspecified.

3. SurfacesscheduledtohaveMPI53(InteriorLatex,Flat,MPIGlossLevel1),MPI52(Interior


(InteriorLatex,Gloss)finish:UseMPI10(ExteriorLatex,Flat),MPI11(ExteriorLatex,Semi-

Gloss),MPI119(ExteriorLatex,HighGloss(acrylic)),MPI53(InteriorLatex,Flat,MPIGloss


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Level1),MPI52Latex,MPIGlossLevel3),MPI54(InteriorLatex,Semi-Gloss,MPIGlossLevel

5),MPI114(InteriorLatex,Gloss)respectively.

I. ConcreteMasonryUnitsexceptglazedorintegrallycoloredanddecorativeunits:

1. MPI4(BlockFiller)oninteriorsurfaces.

J. CementPlasterorstucco,ConcreteMasonry,BrickMasonryandCementboardInteriorSurfacesof

CeilingsandWalls:

1. MPI53(InteriorLatex,Flat,MPIGlossLevel1),MPI52(InteriorLatex,MPIGlossLevel3),MPI

54(InteriorLatex,Semi-Gloss,MPIGlossLevel5),MPI114(InteriorLatex,Gloss)//exceptuse

two(2)coatswheresubstratehasagedlessthansix(6)months.

2. UseMPI138(InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlossLevel2),MPI139(InteriorHigh

PerformanceLatex,MPIGlosslevel3),MPI140(InteriorHighPerformancelatex,MPIGloss

Level4),MPI141(InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlossLevel5),MPI114(InteriorLatex,

Gloss),TT-P-1411A(Paint,CopolymerResin,Cementitious)TypeII,MPI77(EpoxyColdCured,

Gloss,MPI98(HighBuildEpoxyCoating),MPI108(HighBuildEpoxyMarineCoating)as

scheduled.

K. ConcreteFloors:MPI68(Interior/ExteriorLatexPorch&FloorPaint,Gloss)MPI60(Interior/

ExteriorLatexPorch&FloorPaint,LowGloss).MPI99(Water-basedAcrylicCuringandSealing

Compound).

3.9INTERIORFINISHES:

A. ApplyfollowingfinishcoatsoverprimecoatsinspacesoronsurfacesspecifiedinSection090600,

SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

B. MetalWork:

1. Applytoexposedsurfaces.

2. Omitbodyandfinishcoatsonsurfacesconcealedafterinstallationexceptelectricalconduit

containingconductorsover600volts.

3. FerrousMetal,GalvanizedMetal,andOtherMetalsScheduled:

a. Applytwo(2)coatsofMPI47(InteriorAlkyd,Semi-Gloss)unlessspecifiedotherwise.

C. GypsumBoard:

1. One(1)coatofMPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)orMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)plusone

(1)coatofMPI139(InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlosslevel3).

2.

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1. One(1)coatofMPI45(InteriorPrimerSealer)orMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)plusone

(1)coatofMPI139(InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlosslevel3).

E. MasonryandConcreteWalls:

1. OverMPI4(Interior/ExteriorLatexBlockFiller)onCMUsurfaces.

2. Two(2)coatsofMPI52(InteriorLatex,MPIGlossLevel3).

F. Wood:

1. Sanding:

a. Use220-gritsandpaper.

b. Sandsealersandvarnishbetweencoats.

c. Sandenoughtoscarifysurfacetoassuregoodadhesionofsubsequentcoats,tolevel

roughlyappliedsealerandvarnish,andtoknockoff"whiskers"ofanyraisedgrainaswell

asdustparticles.

2. Sealers:

a.MPI31(gloss)orMPI71(flat)thinnedasrecommendedbymanufactureratrateofone(1)

partofthinnertofour(4)partsofvarnish.

b. Applysealersspecifiedexceptsealermaybeomittedwherepigmented,penetrating,or

wipingstainscontainingresinsareused.

c. Allowmanufacturer'srecommendeddryingtimebeforesanding,butnotlessthan24hours

or36hoursindampormuggyweather.

d. Sandasspecified.

3. PaintFinish:

a. One(1)coatofMPI46(InteriorEnamelUndercoat)plusone(1)coatofMPI47(Interior

Alkyd,Semi-Gloss.

4. TransparentFinishesonWoodExceptFloors.

a. NaturalFinish:

1) One(1)coatofsealerMPI71(flat)thinnedwiththinnerrecommendedby

manufactureratrateofone(1)partofthinnertofour(4)partsofvarnish.

2) Two(2)coatsofMPI31(Polyurethane,MoistureCured,ClearGloss.

b. StainFinish:

1) One(1)coatofMPI90(InteriorWoodStain,Semi-Transparent).

2) Usewoodstainoftypeandcolorrequiredtoachievefinishspecified.Donotuse

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3) One(1)coatofsealerMPI71(flat)thinnedasrecommendedbymanufactureratrate

ofone(1)partofthinnertofour(4)partsofvarnish.

4) Two(2)coatsofMPI71(Polyurethane,MoistureCured,ClearFlat).

c. VarnishFinish:

1) One(1)coatofsealerMPI71(flat)thinnedasrecommendedbymanufactureratrate

ofone(1)partofthinnertofour(4)partsofvarnish.

2) Two(2)coatsofMPI71(Polyurethane,MoistureCured,ClearFlat).

G. CementBoard:One(1)coatofMPI139(InteriorHighPerformanceLatex,MPIGlossLevel3).

H. ConcreteFloors:One(1)coatofMPI68(Interior/ExteriorLatexPorch&FloorPaint,Gloss).

I. Miscellaneous:

1. ApplywherespecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

2. MPI1(AluminumPaint):Two(2)coatsofaluminumpaint.

3. Existingacousticalunitsscheduledtoberepaintedexceptacousticalunitswithavinylfinish:

a. Cleanunitsfreeofdust,dirt,grease,andotherdeterrentstopaintadhesion.

b. Mineralfiberunits:One(1)coatofMPI53(InteriorLatex,Flat,MPIGlossLevel1).

c. UnitsoforganicfiberorothermaterialnothavingaclassArating:One(1)coatofMPI67

(InteriorLatexFireRetardant,Top-Coat(ULApproved))fireretardantpaint.

3.10REFINISHINGEXISTINGPAINTEDSURFACES:

A. Clean,patchandrepairexistingsurfacesasspecifiedunder“SurfacePreparation”.No

“telegraphing”oflines,ridges,flakes,etc.,throughnewsurfacingispermitted.Wherethisoccurs,

sandsmoothandre-finishuntilsurfacemeetswithCOR’sapproval.

B. Removeandreinstallitemsasspecifiedunder“GeneralWorkmanshipRequirements”.

C. Removeexistingfinishesorapplyseparationcoatstopreventnoncompatiblecoatingsfromhaving

contact.

D. PatchedorReplacedAreasinSurfacesandComponents:Applyspotprimeandbodycoatsas

specifiedfornewworktorepairedareasorreplacedcomponents.

E. Exceptwherescheduledforcompletepaintingapplyfinishcoatoverplanesurfacetonearestbreak

inplane,suchascorner,reveal,orframe.

F. Inexistingroomsandareaswherealterationsoccur,cleanexistingstainedandnaturalfinished

woodretouchabradedsurfacesandthengiveentiresurfaceone(1)coatofMPI71(Polyurethane,

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G. Refinishareasasspecifiedfornewworktomatchadjoiningworkunlessspecifiedorscheduled

otherwise.

H. CoatknotsandpitchstreaksshowingthrougholdfinishwithMPI36(KnotSealer)before

refinishing.

I. Sandordullglossysurfacespriortopainting.

J. Sandexistingcoatingstoafeatheredgesothattransitionbetweennewandexistingfinishwillnot

showinfinishedwork.

3.11PAINTCOLOR:

A. ColorandglossoffinishcoatsisindicatedontheDrawings.

B. ForadditionalrequirementsregardingcolorseeArticles,“REFINISHINGEXISTINGPAINTED

SURFACE”and“MECHANICALANDELECTRICALFIELDPAINTINGSCHEDULE”.

C. CoatColors:

1. Colorofprimingcoat:Lighterthanbodycoat.

2. Colorofbodycoat:Lighterthanfinishcoat.

3. Colorprimeandbodycoatstonotshowthroughthefinishcoatandtomasksurface

imperfectionsorcontrasts.

D. Painting,Caulking,Closures,andFillersAdjacenttoCasework:

1. Painttomatchcolorofcaseworkwherecaseworkhasapaintfinish.

2. Painttomatchcolorofwallwherecaseworkisstainlesssteel,plasticlaminate,orvarnished

wood.

3.12MECHANICALANDELECTRICALWORKFIELDPAINTINGSCHEDULE:

A. Fieldpaintingofmechanicalandelectricalconsistsofcleaning,touching-upabradedshopprime

coats,andapplyingprime,bodyandfinishcoatstomaterialsandequipmentifnotfactoryfinished

inspacescheduledtobefinished.

B. InspacesnotscheduledtobefinishpaintedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHESpaintas

specifiedbelow.

C. PaintvarioussystemsspecifiedinDivision02–EXISTINGCONDITIONS,Division21–FIRE

SUPPRESSION,Division22-PLUMBING,Division23–HEATING,VENTILATIONANDAIR-

CONDITIONING,Division26-ELECTRICAL,Division27-COMMUNICATIONS,andDivision28–

ELECTRONICSAFETYANDSECURITY.

D. Paintaftertestshavebeencompleted.

E. Omitprimecoatfromfactoryprime-coateditems.


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F. Finishpaintingofmechanicalandelectricalequipmentisnotrequiredwhenlocatedininterstitial

spaces,abovesuspendedceilings,inconcealedareassuchaspipeandelectricclosets,pipe

basements,pipetunnels,trenches,attics,roofspaces,shaftsandfurredspacesexceptonelectrical

conduitcontainingfeeders600voltsormore.

G. Omitfieldpaintingofitemsspecifiedin“BUILDINGANDSTRUCTURALWORKFIELDPAINTING”;

“BuildingandStructuralWorknotPainted”.

H. Color:

1. PaintitemshavingnocolorspecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHEStomatch

surroundingsurfaces.

2. PaintcolorsasspecifiedinSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHESexceptforfollowing:

a. White:Exteriorunfinishedsurfacesofenameledplumbingfixtures.Insulationcoveringson

breechinganduptakeinsideboilerhouse,drumsanddrum-heads,oilheaters,condensate

tanksandcondensatepiping.

b. Gray:Heating,ventilating,airconditioningandrefrigerationequipment(exceptasrequired

tomatchsurroundingsurfaces),andwaterandsewagetreatmentequipmentandsewage

ejectionequipment.

c. AluminumColor:Ferrousmetalonoutsideofboilersandinconnectionwithboilersettings

includingsupportingdoorsanddoorframesandfueloilburningequipment,andsteam

generationsystem(barepiping,fittings,hangers,supports,valves,trapsandmiscellaneous

ironworkincontactwithpipe).

d. FederalSafetyRed:Exposedfireprotectionpipinghydrants,postindicators,electrical

conductscontainingfirealarmcontrolwiring,andfirealarmequipment.

e. FederalSafetyOrange:Entirelengthsofelectricalconduitscontainingfeeders600voltsor

more.

f. Colortomatchbrickworksheetmetalcoveringonbreechingoutsideofexteriorwallof

boilerhouse.

I. Applypaintsystemsonproperlypreparedandprimedsurfaceasfollows:

1. InteriorLocations:

a. Applytwo(2)coatsofMPI47(InteriorAlkyd,Semi-Gloss)tofollowingitems:

1) Metalunder94degreesC(201degreesF)ofitemssuchasbarepiping,fittings,hangers

andsupports.


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2) Equipmentandsystemssuchashingedcoversandframesforcontrolcabinetsand

boxes,cast-ironradiators,electricconduitsandpanelboards.

3) Heating,ventilating,airconditioning,plumbingequipment,andmachineryhavingshop

primecoatandnotfactoryfinished.

b. Ferrousmetalexposedinhydrotherapyequipmentroomandchlorinatorroomofwater

andseweragetreatmentplants:One(1)coatofMPI101(ColdCuringEpoxyPrimer)and

one(1)coatofMPI98(HighBuildEpoxyCoating).

3. Otherexposedlocations:

a. Clothjacketsofinsulationofductsandpipesinconnectionwithplumbing,airconditioning,

ventilatingrefrigerationandheatingsystems:One(1)coatofMPI50(InteriorLatexPrimer

Sealer)andone(1)coatofMPI10(ExteriorLatex,Flat).

3.13BUILDINGANDSTRUCTURALWORKFIELDPAINTING:

A. Paintingandfinishingofinteriorandexteriorworkexceptasspecifiedhere-in-after.

1. Paintingandfinishingofnewandexistingworkincludingcolorsandglossoffinishselectedis

specifiedinFinishSchedule,Section090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

2. Paintingofdisturbed,damagedandrepairedorpatchedsurfaceswhenentirespaceisnot

scheduledforcompleterepaintingorrefinishing.

3. Paintingofferrousmetalandgalvanizedmetal.

4. Identitypaintingandsafetypainting.

B. BuildingandStructuralWorknotPainted:

1. Prefinisheditems:

a. Casework,doors,elevatorentrancesandcabs,metalpanels,wallcovering,andsimilar

itemsspecifiedfactoryfinishedunderothersections.

b. Factoryfinishedequipment.

2. Finishedsurfaces:

a. Hardwareexceptferrousmetal.

b. Anodizedaluminum,stainlesssteel,chromiumplating,copper,andbrass,exceptas

otherwisespecified.

c. Signs,fixtures,andothersimilaritemsintegrallyfinished.

3. Concealedsurfaces:

a. Insidedumbwaiter,elevatorandductshafts,interstitialspaces,pipebasements,crawl

spaces,pipetunnels,aboveceilings,attics,exceptasotherwisespecified.


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b. Insidewallsorotherspacesbehindaccessdoorsorpanels.

c. Surfacesconcealedbehindpermanentlyinstalledcaseworkandequipment.

4. Movingandoperatingparts:

a. Shafts,chains,gears,mechanicalandelectricaloperators,linkages,andsprinklerheads,

andsensingdevices.

b. Tracksforoverheadorcoilingdoors,shutters,andgrilles.

5. Labels:

a. Coderequiredlabel,suchasUnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.,IntertekTestingServiceor

FactoryMutualResearchCorporation.

b. Identificationplates,instructionplates,performancerating,andnomenclature.

6. Galvanizedmetal:

a. Exteriorchainlinkfenceandgates,corrugatedmetalareaways,andgratings.

b. GasStorageRacks.

c. Exceptwherespecificallyspecifiedtobepainted.

7. Metalsafetytreadsandnosings.

8. Gaskets.

9. Structuralsteeltoreceivesprayed-onfireproofing.

13. Ceilings,walls,columnsininterstitialspaces.

14. Ceilings,walls,andcolumnsinpipebasements.

3.14IDENTITYPAINTINGSCHEDULE:

A. Identifydesignatedserviceinnewbuildingsorprojectswithextensiveremodelinginaccordance

withASMEA13.1,unlessspecifiedotherwise,onexposedpiping,pipingaboveremovableceilings,

pipinginaccessiblepipespaces,interstitialspaces,andpipingbehindaccesspanels.Forexisting

spaceswhereworkisminormatchexisting.

1. Legendmaybeidentifiedusingsnap-oncoilplasticmarkersorbypaintstencilapplications.

2. Applylegendsadjacenttochangesindirection,onbranches,wherepipespassthroughwallsor

floors,adjacenttooperatingaccessoriessuchasvalves,regulators,strainersandcleanoutsa

minimumof12.2M(40feet)apartonstraightrunsofpiping.Identificationnexttoplumbing

fixturesisnotrequired.

3. LocateLegendsclearlyvisiblefromoperatingposition.

4. Usearrowtoindicatedirectionofflowusingblackstencilpaint.


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5. Identifypipecontentswithsufficientadditionaldetailssuchastemperature,pressure,and

contentstoidentifypossiblehazard.Insertworkingpressureshownonconstruction

documentswhereasteriskappearsforHigh,Medium,andLowPressuredesignationsas

follows:

a. HighPressure-414kPa(60psig)andabove.

b. MediumPressure-104to413kPa(15to59psig).

c. LowPressure-103kPa(14psig)andbelow.

d. AddFueloilgradenumbers.

6. Legendnameinfullorinabbreviatedformasfollows:

COLOROF COLOROF COLOROF LEGEND PIPING EXPOSEDPIPING BACKGROUND LETTERS ABBREVIATIONS

Blow-off Green White BLOW-OFFBoilerFeedwater Green White BLRFEEDA/CCondenserWaterSupply Green White A/CCONDWTRSUPA/CCondenserWaterReturn Green White A/CCONDWTRRETChilledWaterSupply Green White CH.WTRSUPChilledWaterReturn Green White CH.WTRRETShopCompressedAir Blue White SHOPAIRAir-InstrumentControls Green White AIR-INSTCONTDrainLine Green White DRAINEmergencyShower Green White EMGSHOWERHighPressureSteam Green White H.P.______*HighPressureCondensateReturn Green White H.P.RET____*MediumPressureSteam Green White M.P.STM____*MediumPressureCondensateReturn Green White M.P.RET_____*LowPressureSteam Green White L.P.STM_____*LowPressureCondensateReturn Green White L.P.RET_____*HighTemperatureWaterSupply Green White H.TEMPWTRSUPHighTemperatureWaterReturn Green White H.TEMPWTRRETHotWaterHeatingSupply Green White H.W.HTGSUPHotWaterHeatingReturn Green White H.W.HTGRETGravityCondensateReturn Green White GRAVITYCONDRETPumpedCondensateReturn Green White PUMPEDCONDRETVacuumCondensateReturn Green White VACCONDRETBoilerWaterSampling Green White SAMPLEChemicalFeed Green White CHEMFEED


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ContinuousBlow-Down Green White CONT.BDPumpedCondensate Green White PUMPCONDPumpRecirculating Green White PUMP-RECIRC.VentLine Green White VENTAlkali Orange Black ALKBleach Orange Black BLEACHDetergent Yellow Black DETLiquidSupply Yellow Black LIQSUPReuseWater Yellow Black REUSEWTRColdWater(Domestic) White Green White C.W.DOMHotWater(Domestic) Supply White Yellow Black H.W.DOM Return White Yellow Black H.W.DOMRETTemperedWater White Yellow Black TEMP.WTRIceWater Supply White Green White ICEWTR Return White Green White ICEWTRRETReagentGradeWater Green White RGReverseOsmosis Green White ROSanitaryWaste Green White SANWASTESanitaryVent Green White SANVENTStormDrainage Green White STDRAINPumpDrainage Green White PUMPDISCHChemicalResistantPipeWaste Orange Black ACIDWASTEVent Orange Black ACIDVENTAtmosphericVent Green White ATVSilverRecovery Green White SILVERRECOralEvacuation Green White ORALEVACFuelGas Yellow Black GASFireProtectionWaterSprinkler Red White AUTOSPRStandpipe Red White STANDSprinkler Red White DRAIN

7. ElectricalConduitscontainingfeedersover600volts,paintlegendsusing50mm(2inch)high

blacknumbersandletters,showingthevoltageclassrating.Providelegendswhereconduits


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passthroughwallsandfloorsandatmaximum6096mm(20foot)intervalsinbetween.Use

labelswithyellowbackgroundwithblackborderandwordsDangerHighVoltageClass_____.

8. SeeSectionsformethodsofidentification,legends,andabbreviationsofthefollowing:

a. Regularcompressedairlines:Section221500,GENERALSERVICECOMPRESSED-AIR

SYSTEMS.

b. Dentalcompressedairlines:Section226113.74,DENTALCOMPRESSED-AIRPIPING/

Section226119.74,DENTALCOMPRESSED-AIREQUIPMENT.

c. Laboratorygasandvacuumlines:Section226200,VACUUMSYSTEMSFORLABORATORY

ANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIES/Section226300,GASSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYAND

HEALTHCAREFACILITIES.

d. Oralevacuationlines:Section226219.74,DENTALVACUUMANDEVACUATION

EQUIPMENT.

e. MedicalGasesandvacuumlines:Section226200,VACUUMSYSTEMSFORLABORATORY

ANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIES/Section226300,GASSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYAND

HEALTHCAREFACILITIES.

f. Conduitscontaininghighvoltagefeedersover600volts:Section260533,RACEWAYAND

BOXESFORELECTRICALSYSTEMS/Section270533,RACEWAYSANDBOXESFOR

COMMUNICATIONSSYSTEMS/Section280533,RACEWAYSANDBOXESFORELECTRONIC

SAFETYANDSECURITY.

B. FireandSmokePartitions:

1. Identifypartitionsaboveceilingsonbothsidesofpartitionsexceptwithinshaftsinlettersnot

lessthan64mm(21/2inches)high.

2. Stenciledmessage:"SMOKEBARRIER"or,"FIREBARRIER"asapplicable.

3. Locatenotmorethan6096mm(20feet)oncenteroncorridorsidesofpartitions,andwitha

leastone(1)messageperroomonroomsideofpartition.

4. Usesemi-glosspaintofcolorthatcontrastswithcolorofsubstrate.

C. Identifycolumnsinpipebasementsandinterstitialspace:

1. Applystencilednumberandletterstocorrespondwithgridnumberingandletteringindicated

onconstructiondocuments.

2. Paintnumbersandletters101mm(4inches)high,locate45mm(18inches)belowoverhead

structuralslab.

3. Applyonfour(4)sidesofinteriorcolumnsandoninsidefaceonlyofexteriorwallcolumns.


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4. Color:

a. Useblackonconcretecolumns.

b. Usewhiteorcontrastingcoloronsteelcolumns.

3.15PROTECTIONCLEANUP,ANDTOUCH-UP:

A. Protectworkfrompaintdroppingsandspatteringbyuseofmasking,dropcloths,removalofitems

orbyotherapprovedmethods.

B. Uponcompletion,cleanpaintfromhardware,glassandothersurfacesanditemsnotrequiredto

bepaintedofpaintdropsorsmears.

C. Beforefinalinspection,touch-uporrefinishedinamannertoproducesolidevencolorandfinish

texture,freefromdefectsinworkwhichwasdamagedordiscolored.

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SECTION101113CHALKBOARDSANDMARKERBOARDS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifieschalkboards,markerboards,andpresentationboards.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B.Manufacturer,Color,andStyleofChalkboardsMarkerboardsandPresentationBoards:Section09

0600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.


A. Provideboardsthataretheproductsofasinglemanufacturer,whohasprovidedunitsas

specifiedforaminimumofthree(3)years.

1.4SUBMITTALS:

A. SubmitinaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES.

B. SustainableDesignSubmittals,asdescribedbelow:


C. ShopDrawings:Identifyingallpartsbynameandmaterialandshowingdesign,construction,

installation,anchorageandrelationtoadjacentconstruction.

D. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:

1.Chalkboard.

2. Markerboard.

3.PresentationBoard.

E. Samples:

1. Chalkboardandmarkerboardwritingsurface,152x152mm(6x6inches),eachcolor,and

texturemountedonbacking.

2. Framematerial,305mm(6inch)length.

F.Manufacturer’squalifications.

1.5WARRANTY:






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611-14........................................AnodizedArchitecturalAluminum

2603-13......................................VoluntarySpecification,PerformanceRequirementsandTest

ProceduresforPigmentedOrganicCoatingsonAluminum

ExtrusionsandPanels

C.AmericanNationalStandards(ANSI):

Z97.1-09(R2010)........................SafetyGlazingMaterialsUsedinBuildings-SafetyPerformance

SpecificationsandMethodsofTest


B221-14......................................AluminumandAluminumAlloyExtrudedBars,Rods,Wire,

ShapesandTubes

B221M-13..................................AluminumandAluminumAlloyExtrudedBars,Rods,Wire,

ShapesandTubes(Metric)


Glass




F. CompositePanelAssociation(CPA):

A208.1-09..................................Particleboard


G. NationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):

AMP500-06...............................MetalFinishesManual

H.PorcelainEnamelInstitute(PEI)

1001-11......................................ArchitecturalPorcelainEnamel

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MARKERBOARD:

A.Provideself-edged(frameless)temperedglassmarkerboardsunitswithmagneticmetalbacking

panelincolorindicatedontheDrawings,completewithmarker/erasertray,withoutexposed

anchorages,whereindicatedontheDrawings.


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B.Providefactoryassembledunitcompleteinone(1)piece,withoutjointswheneverpossible.

Whenmarkerboarddimensionsrequiredeliveryinseparatesections,prefitcomponentsat

factory,disassembledfordeliveryandfitjointsatsite.

C.MarkerTray:manufacturer’sstandardmetalunit–notlessthan18incheswide–one(1)per

markerboardunitminimum.

F.Providebackingsurfaceofferromagneticmaterial.

2.4ACCESSORIES:

A.Provideeachmarkerboardandpresentationboardwithaneraserandfour(4)differentcolor

compatibledryerasemarkers.

2.5MATERIALS:

A.WritingSurface:

1.Providemarkerboardwritingsurfaceofminimum6mm(1/4inch)temperedglassfusedto

nominal0.378mm(28gauge)thicksteel.

B.Aluminum:

1. Aluminumtrimextrusionstobealloy6063-T5or6063-T6,conformtoASTMB221M(B221).

Minimum1.5mm(0.06inches)thick.

C.Glass:

1.ProvidetemperedglassinaccordancewithANSIZ97.1andconformtoASTMC1048,KindFT

(fullytempered),ConditionA(uncoated),TypeI,ClassI(clear).

2.5GENERALFINISHREQUIREMENTS:

A.ComplywithNAAMM’sAMP500SeriesforArchitecturalandMetalProductsfor

recommendationsforapplyinganddesignatingfinishes.

B.Protectmechanicalfinishesonexposedsurfacesfromdamagebyapplyingastrippable,

temporaryprotectivecoveringbeforeshipping.

C.AppearanceofFinishedWork:Noticeablevariationsinsamepieceareunacceptable.Variationsin

appearanceofadjoiningcomponentsareacceptableiftheyarewithintherangeofapproved

samplesandareassembledorinstalledtominimizecontrast.

2.6ALUMINUMFINISHES:

A.ClearAnodicFinish:AAMA611,AA-M12C22A31,ClassII,0.010mm(.39mil)orthicker.

B.ColorAnodicFinish:AAMA611,AA-M12C22A32/A34,ClassII,0.010mm(.39mil)orthicker.

C.Baked-EnamelorPowder-CoatFinish:AAMA2603,exceptwithaminimumdryfilmthicknessof

0.04mm(1.5mil).


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION,GENERAL:

A. Installunitsinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstallationinstructionswithconcealed

fasteners.

B. Verifypartitionshavereceivedblockingandreinforcementbeforeinstallationofmarkerboards.

C. Assembleunitsinaccordancewithmanufacturer’swritteninstructions.

3.2CLEANING

A.Cleaninaccordancewithmanufacturers’writteninstructions.

B.Touchupfactory-appliedfinishestorestoredamagedorsoiledareas.

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SECTION101400SIGNAGE

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A.Thissectionspecifiesinteriorsignageforroomnumbers,directionalsignsexteriorsignage,code

requiredsignsandtemporarysigns.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B. LightedEXITsignsforegresspurposesarespecifiedunderDivision26,ELECTRICAL.

C. ColorandFinishofInteriorSigns:RefertoDrawings.


A.Manufacturer’sQualifications:Providesignagethatistheproductofonemanufacturer,whohas

providedsignageasspecifiedforaminimumofthree(3)years.Submitmanufacturer’s

qualifications.

B.Installer’sQualifications:Minimumthree(3)years’experienceintheinstallationofsignageofthe

typeasspecifiedinthisSection.Submitinstaller’squalifications.

1.4SUBMITTALS:

A. SubmitinaccordancewithSection013300,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES.



C. InteriorSignSamples:Signpanelsandframes,withlettersandsymbols,foreachsigntype.

1. SignPanel,203x254mm(8x10inches),withletters.

2. Colorsamplesofeachcolor,152x152mm(6x6inches.Showanticipatedrangeofcolor

andtexture.

3. Sampleoftypeface,arrowandsymbolsinatypicalfullsizelayout.

D.Manufacturer'sLiterature:

1. Showingthemethodsandproceduresproposedfortheanchorageofthesignagesystemto

eachsurfacetype.

2. Manufacturer’sprintedspecificationsandmaintenanceinstructions.

E. SignLocationPlan,showinglocation,typeandtotalnumberofsignsrequired.

F. ShopDrawings:Scaledformanufactureandfabricationofsigntypes.Identifymaterials,show

joints,welds,anchorage,accessoryitems,mountingandfinishes.


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I.Manufacturer’squalifications.

J.Installer’squalifications.


A. Delivermaterialstojobinmanufacturer'soriginalsealedcontainerswithbrandnamemarked

thereon.Protectmaterialsfromdamage.

B. Packagetopreventdamageordeteriorationduringshipment,handling,storageandinstallation.

Maintainprotectivecoveringinplaceandingoodrepairuntilremovalisnecessary.

C. Deliversignsonlywhenthesiteandmountingservicesarereadyforinstallationworkto

proceed.

D. Storeproductsindryconditioninsideenclosedfacilities.

1.6WARRANTY:









ExtrusionsandPanels

C. AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):

A117.1-09..................................AccessibleandUsableBuildingsandFacilities

D.ASTMInternational(ASTM):

A36/A36M-14............................CarbonStructuralSteel

A240/A240M-15........................ChromiumandChromium-NickelStainlessSteelPlate,Sheet,

andStripforPressureVesselsandforGeneralApplications

A666-10.....................................AnnealedorCold-WorkedAusteniticStainlessSteelSheet,Strip,

PlateandFlatBar

A1011/A1011M-14....................Steel,SheetandStrip,Hot-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,High-

StrengthLow-Alloy,High-StrengthLow-AlloywithImproved

Formability,andUltra-HighStrength

B36/B36M-13............................BrassPlate,Sheet,Strip,andRolledBar


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B152/B152M-13........................CopperSheet,Strip,Plate,andRolledBar

B209-14......................................AluminumandAluminum-AlloySheetandPlate

B209M-14..................................AluminumandAluminum-AlloySheetandPlate(Metric)

B221-14......................................AluminumandAluminum-AlloyExtrudedBars,Rods,Wire,

Shapes,andTubes



C1036-11(R2012).......................FlatGlass


Glass

C1349-10....................................ArchitecturalFlatGlassCladPolycarbonate

D1003-13...................................TestMethodforHazeandLuminousTransmittanceof

TransparentPlastics





E. FederalSpecifications(FedSpec):

MIL-PRF-8184F...........................PlasticSheet,Acrylic,Modified.

MIL-P-46144C............................PlasticSheet,Polycarbonate

F.NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

70-14..........................................NationalElectricalCode

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1SIGNAGEGENERAL:

A. Providesignsoftype,sizeanddesignshownontheconstructiondocuments.

B. Providesignscompletewithlettering,framingandrelatedcomponentsforacomplete

installation.

C. Providegraphicsitemsascompletedunitsproducedbyasinglemanufacturer,including

necessarymountingaccessories,fittingsandfastenings.


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D. Donotscaleconstructiondocumentsfordimensions.Verifydimensionsandcoordinatewith

fieldconditions.NotifyContractingOfficerRepresentative(COR)ofdiscrepanciesorchanges

neededtosatisfytherequirementsoftheconstructiondocuments.

2.2INTERIORSIGNMATERIALS:

A. Aluminum:

1. SheetandPlate:ASTMB209M(B209).

2. ExtrusionsandTubing:ASTMB221M(B221).

B. CastAcrylicSheet:MIL-PRF-8184F;TypeII,class1,Waterwhitenon-glareopticallyclear.Matt

finishwaterwhiteclearacrylicshallnotbeacceptable.

C. Polycarbonate:MIL-P-46144C;TypeI,class1.

D. Vinyl:Premiumgrade0.1mm(0.004inch)thickmachinecut,havingapressuresensitive

adhesiveandintegralcolors.

E.Adhesives:

1.AdhesivesforFieldApplication:Mildew-resistant,nonstainingadhesiveforusewithspecific

typeofpanels,sheets,orassemblies;andforsubstrateapplication;asrecommendedin

writingbysignagemanufacturer.

2.AdhesivestohaveVOCcontentof50g/Lorlesswhencalculatedaccordingto40CFR59,(EPA

Method24).

F. Typography:ComplywithVASignageDesignGuide.

1. TypeStyle:HelveticaMediumandHelveticaMediumCondensed.Initialcapsorallcaps.

2. Arrow:Complywithgraphicstandardsinconstructiondocuments.

3. Letterspacing:Complywithgraphicstandardsinconstructiondocuments.

4. Letterspacing:Complywithgraphicstandardsinconstructiondocuments.

5. Providetext,arrows,andsymbolsinsize,colors,typefacesandletterspacingshownin

constructiondocuments.Textshallbeatrue,clean,accuratereproductionoftypeface(s).

2.3INTERIORSIGNTYPES:

A. ConformtotheVASignageDesignGuide.

B.Provideslidingrailcomponentsystem.

C. ComponentSystemSigns:

1. Provideinteriorsignsystemasfollows:

a. Interchangeablesystemthatallowsforchangesofgraphiccomponentsoftheinstalled

sign,withoutchangingsigninitsentirety.


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b. Providesignsystemcomprisedoffollowingprimarycomponents:

1) RailBack:Horizontalrails,spacedtoallowforuniform,modularsizingofsigntypes.

2) RailInsert:MounttobackofCopyPanelstoallowforattachmenttoRailBack.

3) CopyPanels:FabricateofABS,phopolymeroracrylicmaterialstoallowfordifferent

graphicneeds.

4) EndCaps:InterlocktoRailBacktoencloseandsecurechangeableCopyPanels.

5) JoinersandAccentJoiners:ToconnectseparateRailBackstogether.

6) TopAccentBars:Toprovidedecorativetrimcapthatenclosesthetopofsign.

c. Providerailback,railinsertandendcapsinanodizedextrudedaluminum.

d. Providesignsinsystemthatareconvertibleinthefieldtoallowforenlargementfrom

one(1)sizetoanotherinheightandwidththroughuseofjoinersoraccentjoiners,

whichconnectrailbackpanelstogetherblindly,providingabuttjointbetweencopy

panels.Connectaccentjoinerstorailbackswithavisible3mm(1/8")horizontalrib,

flushtotheadjacentcopyinsertsurfaces.

e. Providesignconfigurationsasindicatedonconstructiondocumentsthatvaryinwidth

from228mm(9inches)to2032mm(80inches),andhaveheightdimensionsof50mm

(2inches),76mm(3inches),152mm(6inches),228mm(9inches)and305mm(12

inches).Heightthatcanbeincreasedbeyond305mm(12inches),byrepeatingheight

moduleinfullorinpart.

2.Providerailbackfunctionsasinternalstructuralmemberofsign.Fabricateof6063T5-

extrudedaluminum,anodizedblack.

a. Fabricatetoacceptanextrudedaluminumorplasticinsertoneitherside,depending

uponsigntype.

b. Providecomponentsthatareconvertibleinfieldtoallowforconnectiontootherrail

backpanels.

c. Providemountingdevicesincludingwallmountingforscrew-onapplications,andother

mountingdevicesasneeded.

3.Providerailinsertfunctionsasmountingdeviceforcopypanelsontotherailback.Therail

insertmountstothebackofthecopypanelwithadhesivesuitableforattachingparticular

copyinsertmaterial.

a. Providecopypanelsthatslideorsnapintothehorizontalrailback.


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4. Providecopypanelsthatacceptvariousformsofcopyandgraphics,andattachtotherail

backwiththerailinsert.ProvidecopypanelsfabricatedofABSplasticwithintegralcoloror

anacryliclacquerfinishonphotopolymeroracrylic.

a. Providecopypanelsthatareinterchangeablebyslidinghorizontallyfromeithersideof

sign,andtoothersignsinsystemofequalorgreaterwidthorheight.

b. Providematerialsthatarecleanablewithoutuseofspecialchemicalsorcleaning

solutions.

c. CopyPanelMaterials.

1) ABSInserts:2.3mm(.090inches)extrudedABSplasticcorewith.07mm(.003

inches)acryliccapbondedduringextrusion/texturingprocess.

a)Pressurebondedtoextrudedrailinsertwithadhesive.

b)BackgroundColor:Integralorpaintedinacryliclacquer.

c)Finished:Texturepattern.

2) PhotopolymerInserts:3.2mm(.125inches)phenolicphotopolymerwithraised

copyetchedto2.3mm(.0937inches),bondedtoanABSplasticorextruded

aluminuminsertwithadhesive.

a)BackgroundColor:Painted,acrylicenamel.

3) ChangeablePaper/InsertHolder:Extrudedinsertholderwithintegralrailinsertfor

connectionwithstructuralbackpanelin6063T5aluminumwithablackanodized

finish.

a)Insertsintoholderarepaperwithaclear0.76mm(.030inches)texturedcover.

b)BackgroundColor:Painted,acryliclacquer.

4) Acrylic-2mm(.080inches)non-glareacrylic.

a)Pressurebondedtoextrudedrailinsertusingadhesive.

b)BackgroundColor:Paintedinacryliclacqueroracrylicenamel.

5) Extruded6063T5aluminumwithablackanodizedfinishinsertholderwithintegral

railinsertforconnectionwithstructuralbackpaneltohold0.76mm(.030inches)

texturedpolycarbonateinsertandaslidingtilewhichmountsintheinsetholderand

slideshorizontally.

5. EndCaps:Extrudedusing6063T5aluminumwithablackanodizedfinish.Endcapsinterlock

withrailbackwithclipstoformanintegralunit,enclosingandsecuringthechangeablecopy

panels,withoutrequiringtoolsforassembly.


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a. Interchangeabletoeachendofsignandtoothersignsinsignagesystemofequal

height.

b. Providemechanicalfastenersthatcanbeaddedtotheendcapsthatwillsecureittorail

backtomakesigntamperresistant.

6. Joiners:Extrudedusing6063T5aluminumwithablackanodizedfinish.Railjoinersconnect

railbackstogetherblindly,providingabuttjointbetweencopyinserts.

7. AccentJoiners:Extrudedusing6063T5aluminumwithamirrorpolishedfinish.Connect

joinerandrailbackstogetherwithavisible3mm(.125inches)horizontalrib,flushtothe

adjacentcopypanelsurfaces.

8. TopAccentRail:Extrudedrailusing6063T5aluminumwithamirrorpolishedfinishthat

providesa3.2mm(.125inches)highdecorativetrimcap.Capbuttsflushtoadjacentcopy

panelandenclosestopofrailbackandcopypanel.

9. Typography:

a. VinylFirstSurfaceCopy(non-tactile):Appliedvinylcopy.

b. SubsurfaceCopyInserts:Textured1mm(.030inches)clearpolycarbonatefacewith

subsurfaceappliedvinylcopy.

1)Sprayfacebackwithpaintandlaminatedtoextrudedaluminumcarrierinsert.

c. IntegralTactileCopyInserts:Phenolicphotopolymeretchedwith2.3mm(.0937inches)

raisedcopy.

d. Silk-screenedFirstSurfaceCopy(non-tactile):InjectionmoldedorextrudedABS

plasticinsertwithfirstsurfaceappliedenamelsilk-screenedcopy.

D. TactileSign:

1. Tactilesignmadefromamaterialthatprovidesforletters,numbersandBrailletobe

integralwithsign.Photopolymeretchedmetal,sandblastedphenolicorembossedmaterial.

Donotapplyletters,numbersandBraillewithadhesive.

2. Numbers,lettersandBrailletoberaised0.8mm(1/32inches)fromthebackgroundsurface.

Thedraftoftheletters,numbersandBrailletobetapered,verticalandclean.

3. BrailleDots:ConformwithANSIA117.1forBraillepositionandlayout;(a)Dotbase

diameter:1.5mm(.059inches)(b)Inter-dotspacing:2.3mm(.090inches)(c)Horizontal

separationbetweencells:6.0mm(.241inches)(d)Verticalseparationbetweencells:10.0

mm(.395inches)


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4. Paintassemblyspecifiedcolor.Afterpainting,applywhiteorotherspecifiedcolortosurface

ofthenumbersandletters.Applyprotectiveclearcoatsealanttoentiresign.

5. Finish:Eggshell,11to19degreeona60degreeglossmeter.

E.Providecorkorfeltonbottomormountingbracketwhensignismountedoncounterordesk.

F.Forceilingmountedsigns,providemountinghardwareonthesignthatallowsforsign

disconnection,removal,reinstallation,andreconnection.

1.CardorPaperHolder:Extrudedaluminumclipanodizedblackcontainingrollerstopinchand

releasepaper.

a.Endcapsareblackplastic.

2.PatientInformationHolder:Providechart,file,orbinderholderconstructedofpainted

extrudedaluminumincolorselectedfrommanufacturer’sfullrangeofavailableoptions.

a.Providepolishedaluminumconnectingrodsandbuttons.Providebuttoncoversfor

mountingscrewsthatpermanentlyattachandsecurelyconcealscrews.

J. TemporaryInteriorSigns:

1. Fabricatedfrom50kg(110pound)mattefinishedwhitepapercutto101mm(4inch)wide

by305mm(12inch)long.

a.Punched3.2mm(.125inch)holewithedgeofholespaced13mm(.5inch)infromedge

andcenteredon101mm(4inch)side.

b.Reinforceholeonbothsideswithsuitablematerialthatpreventstiefrompullingthrough

hole.

c.Ties:Steelwire0.3mm(0.120inch)thickattachedtotagwithtwistleaving152mm(6

inch)longfreeends.

2. Markarchitecturalroomnumberonsign,withbroadfeltmarkerinclearlylegiblenumbers

orlettersthatidentifyroom,corridororspaceasshownonconstructiondocuments.

3. Installtemporarysignstoroomsthathavearoom,corridororspacenumber.Attachtodoor

frame,doorknobordoorpull.

a. Doorsthatdonotrequiresignsare:corridordoorsincorridorwithsamenumber,

foldingdoorsorpartitions,toiletdoors,bathroomdoorswithinandbetweenrooms,

closetdoorswithinrooms,communicatingdoorsinpartitionsbetweenroomswith

corridorentrancedoors.

b. Replaceandmissing,damagedorillegiblesigns.


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2.4FABRICATION:

A. Designinteriorsignagecomponentstoallowforexpansionandcontractionforaminimum

materialtemperaturerangeof38degreesC(100degreesF),withoutcausingbuckling,excessive

openingofjointsoroverstressingofadhesives,weldsandfasteners.

B. Formworktorequiredshapesandsizes,withtruecurvelinesandangles.Providenecessary

rebates,lugsandbracketsforassemblyofunits.Provideconcealedfastenerswhereverpossible.

C. Shopfabricatesofaraspracticable.Fastenjointsflushtoconcealreinforcement,orweldjoints,

wherethicknessorsectionpermits.

D. Levelandassemblecontractsurfacesofconnectedmemberssojointswillbetightand

practicallyunnoticeable,withoutapplyingfillingcompound.

E. Signs:Fabricatewithfine,eventexturetobeflatandsound.

1.Maintainlinesandmiterssharp,arisesunbroken,profilesaccurateandornamenttrueto

pattern.

2.Planesurfacestobesmooth,flatandwithoutoil-canning,freeofrackandtwist.

3.Maximumvariationfromplaneofsurfaceplusorminus0.3mm(0.015inches).Restore

texturetofiledorcutareas.

F. Finishextrudedmemberstobefreefromextrusionmarks.Fabricatesquareturns,sharp

corners,andtruecurves.

G. Finishhollowsignswithmatchingmaterialonallfaces,tops,bottomsandends.Mitereedge

jointstogiveappearanceofsolidmaterial.

H. Donotmanufacturesignsuntilfinalsignmessagescheduleandlocationreviewhasbeen

completedbytheCORandforwardedtocontractor.

I.Drillholesforboltsandscrews.Millsmoothexposedendsandedgeswithcornersslightly

rounded.

J.Formjointsexposedtoweathertoexcludewater.

K. MovableParts,IncludingHardware:Cleanedandadjustedtooperateasdesignedwithout

bindingordeformationofmembers.Centerdoorsandcoversinopeningorframe.

1.Aligncontactsurfacesfittightandevenwithoutforcingorwarpingcomponents.

L. Pre-assembleitemsinshoptominimizefieldsplicingandassembly.Disassembleunitsonlyas

necessaryforshippingandhandlinglimitations.Clearlymarkunitsforre-assemblyand

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M. Primepaintedsurfacesasrequired.Applyfinishcoatingofpaintforcompletecoveragewithno

lightorthinapplicationsallowingsubstrateorprimertoshow.

1.Finishsurfacesmooth,freeofscratches,gouges,drips,bubbles,thicknessvariations,foreign

matterandotherimperfections.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION:

A. Locatesignsateachpatientroom,staffoperationsrooms,housekeepingandutilitydoorsfrom

maincorridor,andasotherwiseindicatedontheconstructiondocuments.

B. ConformtotheVASignageDesignGuideforinstallationrequirements.

C.Ateachsignlocationverifythattherearenoutilitylinesbehindeachsignlocationthatwillbe

affectedbyinstallationofsigns.

1.Correctandrepairdamagedonetoutilitiesduringinstallationofsignsatnoadditionalcostto

Government.

D. Provideinsertsandanchoringdeviceswhichmustbesetinconcreteorothermaterialfor

installationofsigns.Submitsettingdrawings,templates,instructionsanddirectionsfor

installationofanchoragedevices,whichmayinvolveothertrades.

E. Mountsignsinproperalignment,levelandplumbaccordingtotheSignLocationPlanandthe

dimensionsgivenonelevationandSignLocationPlans.Whenexactposition,angle,heightor

locationisnotclear,contactCORforresolution.

F. Whensignsareinstalledonglass,provideblankglassbackuptobeplacedonoppositesideof

glassexactlybehindsignbeinginstalled.Provideblankglassbackthatisthesamesizeassign

beinginstalled.

G.Touchupexposedfastenersandconnectinghardwaretomatchcolorandfinishofsurrounding

surface.

H. Atcompletionofsigninstallation,cleanexposedsignsurfaces.Cleanandrepairadjoiningor

adjacentsurfacesthatbecamesoiledordamagedasaresultofinstallationofsigns.

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SECTION102123CUBICLECURTAINTRACKS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiescubiclecurtaintrack(C.C.T.),intravenoussupportassembly(I.V.)and

showercurtaintracks.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A. Steelshapesforsuspendingtrackassembly:Section055000,METALFABRICATIONS.

B.AcousticalceilingtileandsuspensionsystemsSection095100,ACOUSTICALCEILINGS.

1.3SUBMITTALS:


B. Samples:

1.305mm(12inch)longpieceofcubiclecurtaintrackwithcarrieraccessandendstop.

2.Clipanchorforfasteningtracktogridsystemofacousticalceilings.

3.Oneintravenoussupportassemblyconsistingof305mm(12inch)longpiecesoftrack,carrier

assembly,andbottlependant.

4.Curtaincarrierforattachingcurtaintotrack.

C. ShopDrawings:Showinglayoutoftracksandmethodofanchorage.


1.Cubiclecurtaintrack.

2.Intravenoussupportassembly.

1.4DELIVERY,STORAGEANDHANDLING:

A. Delivermaterialinoriginalpackagemarkedtoidentifythecontents,brandname,andthename

ofthemanufacturerorsupplier.

B. Storeindryandprotectedlocation.Storesoastonotbendorwarpthetracks.

C. Donotopenpackagesuntilcontentsareneededforinstallation,unlessverificationinspectionis

required.

1.5WARRANTY:

A.ConstructionWarranty:CubiclecurtaintracksaresubjecttothetermsoftheArticle“Warrantyof

Construction,”FARclause52.246-21.


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Shapes,andTubes



B456-11......................................ElectrodepositedCoatingsforCopperPlusNickelPlus

ChromiumandNickelPlusChromium

C. AluminumAssociation(AA):

DAF45-09..................................DesignationSystemforAluminumFinishes

D.AmericanArchitecturalManufacturersAssociation(AAMA):



ExtrusionsandPanels

E. TheNationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):

AMP500Series..........................MetalFinishesManual

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1CUBICLECURTAINTRACKS:

A. ChannelTracks(SurfaceMountedType):Extrudedaluminum,ASTMB221M(B221),alloy6063,

temperT5orT6,channelshaped,withsmoothinsideracewayforcurtaincarriers.

B. Surfacemountedhooklesscurtaintrack.

C. CurtainCarriers:Nyloncarriers,withnylonwheelsonmetalornylonaxles.

1.Equipeachcarrierwitheitherstainlesssteel,chromiumplatedbrassorsteelhookswith

swivel,ornickelchromiumplatedbrassorstainlesssteelbeadchain

2.Hookforbeadchainmaybethesamematerialandfinishasthebeadchainormaybe

chromiumplatedsteel.

3.Provide2.2carriersforevery305mm(1foot)ofeachsectionofeachtracklength,plusone

(1)additionalcarrier.

E. EndStopConnectors,CeilingFlangesandOtherAccessories:Fabricatefromthesamematerial

withthesamefinishasthetracksorfromnylon.


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F. HangersandFittings:Fabricatefromthesamematerialwiththesamefinishasthetracks.

Hangersmayberoundorsquareforchanneltracksandroundfortubulartracks.Designfittings

tobecompatiblewithdesignoftracksandtosafelytransmitthetrackloadtothehangers.

G. Atendofeachsectionoftrack,makeprovisionforinsertionandremovalofcarriers.Designto

preventaccidentalremovalofcarrier.Provideoperatingmechanismshallberemovablewith

commontools.

2.2.SHOWERCURTAINTRACK:

A.Providewater/corrosionresistantaluminumsurfacemountedtracksystemandgliderhooksat10

permeter(3.28feet),completewithend-stopconnectorsandotherassociatedaccessories.

2.3INTRAVENOUSSUPPORTASSEMBLY:

A. Assemblyincludestrack,carrierassembly,bottleholdingpendant,curvedtracksectionsand

curvedconnectors,andallcomponentsandaccessoriesrequiredforaworkinginstallation.

B. Track:Surfacemountedchannelor"I"beamshaped,extrudedaluminum.Equiptrackwith

removablesectionatsplicingclampforcarrierremoval.

1.OverallSizeofTrack:asshownonconstructiondocuments.

C. CarrierAssembly:Provideassemblythatincludesabodymadeofeitherstainlesssteelor

aluminum,equippedwithfour(4)ballbearingnylonwheelsandlockstoptoensureisolationof

carrierfromtrack.

1.Equipcarrierwithapositivelockingdevicetoholdcarrierstationarywheninuse.

2.Providewitheitherastainlesssteelorchromiumplatedbrasshookforsupportofbottle

holdingpendent.

D. BottleHoldingPendent:Equipwithminimumofthree(3)stainlesssteel,chromiumplatedsteel,

orchromiumplatedbrassarmsconnectedtoadjustableshaftofsamematerial.

1.Provideadjustableshaftthatpermitsbottleholdinghubtoadjustfromfullheightto1905

mm(75inches)abovefinishedfloor.

2.Provideshaftwithabuilt-inlockingdeviceforverticalheightadjustments.

3.Providelockingdeviceactivatedbypushbuttonorsimilarmechanism,andeasilyoperated

onehandcontrol.

2.4FASTENERS:

A. ExposedFasteners,ScrewsandBolts:Stainlesssteelorchromium/nickelplatedbrass.

B. ConcealedFasteners,ScrewsandBolts:Hot-dipgalvanizedorStainlesssteel.


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C. MetalClips:Anchorcurtaintrackstoexposedgridoflay-inacousticaltileceilings,with

concealedmetal(butterfly)typeortwopiecesnaplockingtypeceilingclipofhighstrength

springsteel.

1.Whenitisnotpossibletoinstallthemetalceilingclip,thecubiclecurtaintrackmaybe

screwedtotheceilinggrid.

2.5FINISHES:

A. Aluminum:FinishnumbersforaluminumspecifiedareinaccordancewithAADAF45.

AA-C22A31finish,chemicallyetchedmediummattewithclearanodiccoating,ClassII

Architectural,.01mm(0.4mils)thick.

B. Chrome/NickelPlating:Satinorpolishedfinish,ASTMB546,minimumthicknessofchromium

plateasfollows:

1. 0.005mm(0.2mil)oncopperalloys.

2. 0.01mm(0.4mil)onsteel.

C. StainlessSteel:No.4inaccordancewithNAAMMAMP500.

D.BakedEnamelorPowderCoatFinish:AAMA2603.

2.6FABRICATION:

A. Weldandgrindsmoothjointsoffabricatedcomponents.

B. Formtracksandbendsoflengthsthatwillproducetheminimumnumberofjoints.Maketrack

sectionsupto4877mm(16feet)withoutjoints.Formcornerbendona305mm(12inch)

radius.

C. Providesteelanchorplates,supports,andanchorsforsecuringcomponentstobuilding

construction.

D. Formflatsurfacewithoutdistortion.

E. Shopassemblecomponentsandpackagecompletewithanchorsandfittings.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION:

A. Installtracksafterfinishpaintingandceilingfinishingoperationsarecomplete.

B. Installtracklevelandhangersplumbandsecurelyanchortotheceilingtoformarigid

installation.

C. Anchorsurfacemountedcurtaintracksdirectlytoexposedgridoflay-inacousticaltileceilings

withsuitablefasteners,spacedapproximately610mm(24inches)oncenter.


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D. Anchorsurfacemountedcurtaintrackstoconcrete,plasterandgypsumboardceilingswitha

minimumof3mm(1/8-inch)diameterfasteningsorconcealedclipsspacednotmorethan914

mm(3feet)oncenter.

E. Installsuspendedtrack2210mm(87inches)abovethefinishedfloor,withhangersspacedno

morethan1219mm(4feet)oncenter.Atceilingline,provideflangefittingssecuredtohangers

withsetscrews.Securetracktowallswithflangedfittingsandtohangerswithspecialfittings.

F. Fastenendstopcapstopreventthemfrombeingforcedoutbythestrikingweightofcarriers.

G. Anchorsurfacemountedintravenoustrackdirectlytosupportsystemaboveceiling.

H. Removedamagedordefectivecomponentsandreplacewithnewcomponentsorrepairtothe

originalcondition.

I. Installtrackrigid,plumb,levelandtrue,andsecurelyanchoredtotheoverheadconstruction.

J. Verifythatcarrierunitsoperatesmoothlyandeasilyoverthefullrangeoftravel.

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SECTION102513PATIENTBEDSERVICEWALLS

PART1–GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesthefurnishing,installationandconnectionofthePatientBedServiceWall

(PBSW)units.

B. TheWorkofthisSectionalsoincludesinstallationofOwnerfurnishedPBSWunits.

1.2RELATEDWORK:


B. Section226200,VACUUMSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIES.

C.Section226300,GASSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIES:Requirements

forair,oxygenandvacuumoutletsinthePBSW.

D. Section260511,REQUIREMENTSFORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS:Minimumrequirements,

teststandards,qualificationsproductsandservices,manufacturedproducts,and

materials/equipmentprotectionforelectricalinstallations.

E. Section260533,RACEWAYANDBOXESFORELECTRICALSYSTEMS:Racewaysandoutletboxes

forwiring.

F. Section260519,LOW-VOLTAGEELECTRICALPOWERCONDUCTORSANDCABLES:Cablesand

wiring.

G. Section262726,WIRINGDEVICES:WiringdevicestobeinstalledinthePBSWunits.

H. Section260526,GROUNDINGANDBONDINGFORELECTRICALSYSTEMS:Requirementsfor

personnelsafetyandtoprovidealowimpedancepathtogroundforpossiblegroundcurrents.

I. Section265100,INTERIORLIGHTING:Lightingfixturerequirementswheninstalledinor

connectedtothePBSWunits.

J. Section275223,NURSECALL/CODEBLUESYSTEMS:NurseCallandCodeOnerequirementsfor

installationinthePBSWunits.

1.3SUBMITTALS:

A.ObtainGovernmentapprovalforallmaterialsandequipmentbeforedeliverytothejobsite.

Delivery,storageorinstallationofmaterialsandequipmentwhichhasnothadpriorapprovalis

notpermitted.

B. SustainableDesignSubmittalsasdescribedbelow:



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1. Adhesive:MaximumVOCcontent:250g/Lorless.

C. InaccordancewithSection260511,REQUIREMENTSFORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONSand

Section013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,ANDSAMPLES,submitthefollowing:

1. ShopDrawings:

a. Includesufficientinformation,clearlypresented,todeterminecompliancewith


b. Includeelectricalratings,dimensions,mountingdetails,frontview,sideview,

equipmentanddevicearrangement,wiringdiagrams,material,andconnection

diagrams.

c. Submitconfigurationdrawingsshowingdevices,includingnursecall,medicalgases,

electricalreceptaclesandswitches.TheContractingOfficerRepresentative(COR)will

conveybyreturnofsubmittalthedesiredconfigurationofeachstyleofPBSWsystem.

Limitthequantityandtypesofdevicesallowedforeachstyleofunittothequantityand

typesofdevicesspecifiedforthatstyle.

2.Manufacturer’sLiteratureandProductData:Submitdescriptiveliterature,catalogcuts,test

reports,certifications,samples,andotherdatanecessaryfortheCORtoascertainthatthe

proposedmaterialsandequipmentcomplywithconstructiondocumentationrequirements.

Catalogcutssubmittedforapprovalaretobelegibleandclearlyidentifyspecificmaterials

andequipmentbeingsubmitted.

3.Manufacturer’squalifications.

4.Productqualifications.

5.Servicequalifications.

6.OperationandMaintenanceManuals:Two(2)weekspriortothefinalinspection,deliverfour

(4)copiesofthefollowingtotheCOR.

a. Completemaintenanceandoperatingmanualsincludingwiringdiagrams,technicaldata

sheets,andinformationfororderingreplacementparts:

1) Includecomplete"Asinstalled"diagramswhichindicateallitemsofequipment,

theirinterconnectingwiringandinterconnectingpiping.

2) Includecompletediagramsoftheinternalwiringforeachoftheitemsof

equipment,including"Asinstalled"revisionsofthediagrams.

3) Identifyterminalsonthewiringdiagramstofacilitateinstallation,maintenanceand

operation.


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7. Certifications:Two(2)weekspriortothefinalinspection,deliverfour(4)copiesofthe

followingcertificationstotheCOR:

a. Certificationbythemanufacturerthattheequipmentconformstotherequirementsof

theconstructiondocuments.

b. CertificationbytheContractorthattheequipmenthasbeenproperlyinstalled,

adjusted,andtestedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’srecommendations.

1.4WARRANTY:

A.ConstructionWarranty:ComplywithFARclause52.246-21“WarrantyofConstruction”.


A. Publicationslistedbelow(includingamendments,addenda,revisions,supplementsanderrata)

formapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Publicationsarereferencedintextby

thebasicdesignationonly.

B. CodeofFederalRegulation(CFR):




70-14..........................................NationalElectricalCode(NEC)

99-12..........................................HealthCareFacilities

D.NationalElectricalManufacturer’sAssociation(NEMA):

WD-6-2012.................................WiringDevices-Dimensional

E. UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL)

KEZR.E192931............................PrefabricatedMedicalHeadwallsandMedicalSupplyUnits

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1PBSWSYSTEMS:

A. ProvidePBSW’sthatareULlisted.

B. Provideunitsconsistingofastructuralframework,removablepanelsandremovableequipment

consoleunitswhicharefactoryassembledtohouseallpermanentbedsideservices.Services

includebutarenotlimitedtofixtures,groundingjacks,poweroutlets,telephoneoutlets,nurses

callpatientstation,medicalgasoutlet(s),televisionremotecontrolunit,andotherfittingsor

devices.

C. Conformtothefollowing:


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1. ApplicablerequirementsinNFPA70andNFPA99.

2. AssemblyandallcomponentsaretobeULlistedorlabeled.

3.AdhesiveswhereusedaretohaveaVOCcontentof250g/Lorlesswhencalculatedaccording

to40CFR59,(EPAMethod24).

D. CoordinatethemountingspaceprovisionsforthenursecallequipmentwithSection275223,

NURSECALL/CODEBLUESYSTEMS.

E. CompressedAir,OxygenandVacuumSystemEquipment:Furnish,installandtestthe

equipmentinaccordancewiththeconstructiondocumentsandSection226200,VACUUM

SYSTEMSFORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIESandSection226300,GASSYSTEMS

FORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCAREFACILITIES.

1.Providefixedmedicalgasoutletsthatarepermanentlyinstalledinone(1)locationand

cannotmovewithoutspecialtoolsandshuttingoffthemedicalgasinvolved.

2.Movablemedicalgasoutlets:

a. Hoseconnectedtogasmanifoldtype:

1) ThehosesconnectedtogasmanifoldaretobeULlistedandlabeledforthe

purpose.

2) Allhosesaretobeaccessibleatalltimes.Providebarsorotherrestrainingdevices

tocontrolexposedhoses.Apanelmaycoverthehosesprovideditcanbeeasily

removedwithouttheuseofspecialtoolsforhoseinspection.

b. Relocatabletype:

1) Relocatable(snap-in)withouttheuseoftoolstoanyoneofseveraldifferentfixed

locations.

2) Appropriaterelocatableadaptercanbeusedtoaccessavailablegasesfromeach

fixedlocation.

3) Coverallunusedlocationswithablank(nogas)adapterplate.//

F. ElectricalreceptaclesandswitchestocomplywiththerequirementsinSection262726,

WIRINGDEVICES;groundinginSection260526,GROUNDINGANDBONDINGFORELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS;andinternalwiringinSection260519,LOW-VOLTAGEELECTRICALPOWER

CONDUCTORSANDCABLES.

G. Styles:

1. StyleA1:AsinglebedPBSWunitconsistingofahorizontalunit.


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a.Providehorizontalunitsthatconsistofaminimumofthree(3)railsortwo(2)railsifthe

bedlightisindependentlymounted.

1)Provideamiddlerailforpower,nursecall,andmedicalgases.

2)Providebottomrailwithbedbumperandconnectionforbedmotorpower.

3)Providehorizontalunitwithverticalchaseconnectingrailstoaboveceilingjunction

boxesandgasconnectionpoints.

b.Provideoxygengasoutlet(s):Two(2)eachfixedorone(1)eachmovable.

c. Provideairoutlet(s):Two(2)eachfixedorone(1)eachmoveable.

d. Providevacuumoutlet(s):Two(2)eachfixedortwo(2)eachmovable.

e. Provideemergencypoweroutlets:Two(2)eachNEMA20Rsinglereceptacles,self-

illuminatedredwithstainlesssteeloranodizedaluminumcoverplate,engraved

"EMERGENCYPOWER"withminimum6mm(1/4inch)redfilledletters.

f. Providenormalpoweroutlets:Three(3)eachNEMA20Rsinglewhitereceptacles;one

(1)ofwhichisforthebedmotor.Providestainlesssteeloranodizedaluminumcover

plates.

g. ProvideNursesCallaudio-visualsinglebedstation.

h. Providetele-cartjack.

i. Provideauxiliarylight6to7watts,withhoodandswitch.Mountbothonastainless

steelorananodizedaluminumfaceplateinstalledinasinglegangbox.

j. Provideaswitchfortheoverhead/examlight.

k. ProvideaPBSWmountedbedlightfixture.RefertoSection265100,INTERIOR

LIGHTING.PowerbedlightthroughthePBSWunit.

l.Providepowerforoxygenconcentrators.

H. PBSW:Providewiththefollowingfeatures:

1. Constructbasicstructuralframeworkofheavygaugeextrudedaluminumorminimum1.72

mm(0.067inch;14gauge)cold-rolledsteel.

2.Constructunittobeself-supportingforabove-the-floor,closewallmountingorafreestanding

installation.

3. Drillandtapthesideframememberstopermittheinstallationoffrontpaneldevicesat

modularintervalsatanyelevationbetweenthetopandbottom.

4. Provideremovablefrontpanels:

a. Constructpanelofthefollowingmaterials:


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1) Fireretardingcorematerialsurfacedwithahighpressureplasticlaminatedfacing

sheet.

2) Vinylmaterialheatandpressureappliedoveraminimumof1.52mm(0.060inch)

sheetaluminumbackbracedforrigidityandsoundcontrol.

3) Vinylmaterialheatandpressureappliedoversheetsteelminimum1.52mm(0.060

inch).

4) Vinylmaterialheatandpressureappliedoversheetaluminumminimum2.03mm

(0.080inch).

b. ProvidecolorandtextureasspecifiedintheSection090600,SCHEDULEFORFINISHES.

c. Bondthepaneledgeswithanaluminumextrusionorcold-rolledsteeltrimdesignedfor

mountingdirectlytothestructuralframework,thusallowingthepanelstobeeasily

removedforaccesstointernalcomponentsandforservicingofutilityconnectionsor

futuremodifications.Securepanelswithhiddenscrewsorothermeanstoofferan

overallfinishedappearance.Allexposedmetalsurfacesortrimsgreaterthan3.17mm

(1/8inch)widetobeofanodizedaluminumorstainlesssteelfinishedtoresistabrasion

andaffectsfromhospitalcleaningcompounds.

5. BackPanels:StylesA1,A2,B1andB2donothavebackpanels,providedtheyareedge

gasketedtothewallortotallyandinconspicuouslyedgesealedtothewallwitharesilient

caulkingmaterial.Attachsidepanelmadeofaminimum1.52mm(0.060inch)sheetsteel,

orequivalentstrengthaluminumsideandbackpanels,withflushscrewstopermitclose

wallmounting.Finishsidepanelstomatchorcomplimentthefrontpanels..

6. Mountpatientservicecomponentsinanequipmentconsolemadeupofabackboxand

finishfascia.

a. Providegalvanizedsteelbackboxwithoutletgangopeningsonminimum

61mm(2.4inches)uniformcenterstoprovidemountingsupportsoffrontpanel

devices.Provideremovablemetalbarrierstoseparatevoltagesourcesandtofacilitate

wiringbetweensegregateddeviceswithinthesamehorizontalmodule.

b. Matchfinish,eitheranodizedaluminumorstainlesssteelofallfasciaanddeviceface

plates.

c. Fasciaorfaceplatesmaybeomittedforpowerandgroundingreceptaclesinthe

consolesifthereceptaclesaremountedflushinthePBSWcoverpanelandfacilities,


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includingsupportmembers,tappedholes,andspacingareprovidedbehindthepanel

forfutureadditionorrelocationofreceptacles.

d. Providesmoothexternalsurfaceshavingafinishedappearance.Maintainadequate

spacingofdeviceplatesandsimilaritemstoeliminatecrevicesandfacilitatecleaning.

7. ProvidepatientservicesasindicatedinparagraphsStylesabove,theschematicwiring

diagramshownonconstructiondocuments,andasfollows:

a. Electricalcomponents:Factoryassembledandprewiredtoasectionalizedjunctionbox

atthetopoftheunitinaccordancewithcircuitingandswitchingarrangementsshown

ontheconstructiondocuments.Factoryassembledprewiringmaybestrandedinsizes

AWG#10and#12.Provideanequipotentialgroundbuswithlugssuitablefor

connectingAWG#14toAWG#6conductorswithaminimumof48screw-type

terminals,unlessotherwiseshown.

b. Receptacles:SingleHospitalGradeNEMA5-20R,unlessotherwisespecified.

c. Providemedicalgascomponentscompatiblewiththoseinstalledelsewhereinthe

facility,factoryassembled,manifoldedandpre-piped,withmedicalgradecopperpipe,

tosinglepointconnectionsofeachserviceatthetopoftheunits.

d. Providenursecallservicesconsistingofprovisionsforadequatespaceandmatching

faceplatesfortheequipmentandemptyconduittothesectionalizedjunctionboxat

thetopoftheunit.

e. ProvideinternalpowerandsignalwiringinseparateEMT,flexiblemetalconduitsor

approvedraceway.Separatenormalpowercircuitsfromemergencypowercircuits.

f.Provideadequatesupportsforconduitsandpipingwithinthestructuralframe.

g.TelephoneOutlets/Jacks:Plug-intypeasapprovedbytheCOR.

h. Exceptforanodizedaluminumandgalvanizedorstainlesssteelsurfaces,cleanand

factorypaintmetalsurfaceswithprimerandnotlessthantwo(2)coatsofbaked

enamel.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION:

A. InstallequipmentinaccordancewithNFPA70,NFPA99,andasshownontheconstruction

documents.

B. CompressedAir,OxygenandVacuumSystemEquipment:

1. Installandtesttheequipmentandpipingsysteminaccordancewiththeconstruction

documentsandSection226200,VACUUMSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCARE

FACILITIES,andSection226300,GASSYSTEMSFORLABORATORYANDHEALTHCARE

FACILITIES.

2. InstallandmakeconnectionsasrequiredforacompleteandoperationalPBSWsystemfor

eachunit.

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SECTION102600WALLANDDOORPROTECTION

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifieswallguards,handrail/wallguardcombinations,cornerguardsand

door/doorframeprotectorsandhighimpactwallcovering.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A. SustainableDesignRequirements:Section018113,SUSTAINABLEDESIGNREQUIREMENTS.//

B. Armorplatesandkickplatesnotspecifiedinthissection:Section087100,DOORHARDWARE.

D. Colorandtextureofaluminumandresilientmaterial:RefertoDrawings.


A.Manufacturer’sQualifications:Manufacturerwithaminimumofthree(3)years’experiencein

providingitemsoftypespecified.

1.Obtainwallanddoorprotectionfromsinglemanufacturer.

B.Installer’sQualifications:Installersaretohaveaminimumofthree(3)years’experienceinthe

installationofunitsrequiredforthisproject.

1.4SUBMITTALS:




2.Forcompositewoodproducts,submitdocumentationindicatingproductcontainsnoadded

ureaformaldehyde.

C. ShopDrawings:Showdesignandinstallationdetails.


1. Handrail/WallGuardCombinations.

2. CornerGuards.

3. Door/DoorFrameProtectors.

4. HighImpactWallcovering.

E. TestReport:Showingthatresilientmaterialcomplieswithspecifiedfireandsafetycode

requirements.

F.Manufacturer’squalifications.

G.Installer’squalifications.


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H.Manufacturer’swarranty.


A. Delivermaterialstothesiteinoriginalsealedpackagesorcontainersmarkedwiththenameand

brand,ortrademarkofthemanufacturer.

B. Protectfromdamagefromhandlingandconstructionoperationsbefore,duringandafter

installation.

C. Storeinadryenvironmentofapproximately21degreesC(70degreesF)foratleast48hours

priortoinstallation.

1.6WARRANTY:


B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheirwallanddoorprotectionfora

minimumoffive(5)yearsfromdateofinstallationandfinalacceptancebytheGovernment.

Submitmanufacturerwarranty.






andStripforPressureVesselsandForGeneralApplications


Shapes,andTubes



D256-10.....................................ImpactResistanceofPlastics

D635-10.....................................RateofBurningand/orExtentandTimeofBurningofSelf-

SupportingPlasticsinaHorizontalPosition


C. AluminumAssociation(AA):

DAF45-09..................................DesignationSystemforAluminumFinishes

D.AmericanArchitecturalManufacturersAssociation(AAMA):




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F. TheNationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):

AMP500-06...............................MetalFinishesManual

G. NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA):

80-13..........................................StandardforFireDoorsandWindows

H. SAEInternational(SAE):

J1545-05(R2014).......................InstrumentalColorDifferenceMeasurementforExterior

Finishes.

I. UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL):

AnnualIssue...............................BuildingMaterialsDirectory

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS:

A. AluminumExtruded:ASTMB221M(B221),Alloy6063,TemperT5orT6.

B. ResilientMaterial:

1. Provideresilientmaterialconsistingofhighimpactresistantextrudedacrylicvinyl,polyvinyl

chloride,orinjectionmoldedthermalplasticconformingtothefollowing:

a. Minimumimpactresistanceof960.8N-m/m(18ft.-lbs./sq.inch)whentestedin

accordancewithASTMD256(Izodimpact,ft.-lbs.perinchnotched).

b. Class1fireratingwhentestedinaccordancewithASTME84,havingamaximumflame

spreadof25andasmokedevelopedratingof450orless.

c. Ratedself-extinguishingwhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD635.

d. ProvidemateriallabeledandtestedbyUnderwritersLaboratoriesorotherapproved

independenttestinglaboratory.

e. Provideresilientmaterialforprotectiononfirerateddoorsandframesassembliesthat

islistedbythetestinglaboratoryperformingthetests.

f.Provideresilientmaterialinstalledonfireratedwood/steeldoorandframeassemblies

thathavebeentestedonsimilartypeassemblies.Testresultsofmaterialtestedonany

othercombinationofdoorandframeassemblyarenotacceptable.

g.ProvideintegralcolorwithcoloredcomponentsmatchedinaccordancewithSAEJ1545

towithinplusorminus1.0ontheCIE-LCHscales.


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2.2CORNERGUARDS:

A. Resilient,Shock-AbsorbingCornerGuards:Flushmountedtype.

1. Snap-oncornerguardformedfromresilientmaterial,minimum1.98mm(0.078-inch)thick,

freefloatingonacontinuous1.52mm(0.060-inch)thickextrudedaluminumretainer.

Retainerusedforflushmountedtypetoactasastopforadjacentwallfinishmaterial.

Provideappropriatemountinghardware,cushionsandbaseplatesasrequired.

2. Profile:Minimum50mm(2inch)longlegand6mm(1/4inch)cornerradius.

3.Height:2.43m(8feet).

4.RetainerClips:Providemanufacturer’sstandardimpact-absorbingclips.

5.Providefactoryfabricatedendclosurecapsattopandbottomofsurfacemountedcorner

guards.

6. Flushmountedcornerguardsinstalledonanyfireratedwalltobeinstalledinamannerthat

maintainsthefireratingofthewall.Providefiretestofproposedcornerguardsystemto

verifycompliance.

a. Whereinsulatingmaterialsareanintegralpartofthecornerguardsystem,provide

insulatingmaterialsfurnishedbythemanufacturerofthecornerguardsystem.

2.3WALLGUARDSANDHANDRAILS:

A. ResilientWallGuardsandHandrails:

1. Handrail/WallGuardCombination:

a.Snap-oncoversofresilientmaterial,minimum2mm(0.078-inch)thick.

b.Free-floatingonacontinuous,extrudedaluminumretainer,minimum1.82mm(0.072-

inch)thick.

c.Anchortowallatmaximum762mm(30inches)oncenter.

d.Provideprefabricatedandclosurecaps,insideandoutsidecorners,concealedsplices,

cushions,mountinghardwareandotheraccessoriesasrequired.Endcapsandcorners

tobefieldadjustabletoassureclosealignment.Screworboltclosurecapstoaluminum

retainerinaconcealedmanner.

2.4DOORANDDOORFRAMEPROTECTION:

A. Fabricatedooranddoorframeprotectionitemsfromvinylacrylicorpolyvinylchlorideresilient

material,minimum1.52mm(0.060-inch)thick,fordoorsand0.89mm(0.035-inch)thickfor

doorframes.

B. Provideadhesiveasrecommendedbyresilientmaterialmanufacturer.


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2.5HIGHIMPACTWALLCOVERING:

A. Providewallcovering/panelsconsistingofhighimpactrigidacrylicvinylorpolyvinylchloride

resilientmaterial.

B.Panelsizestobe0.61x1.21m(2x4ft.)orasotherwiseindicatedontheDrawings.

C.Submitfireratingandextinguishingtestresultsforresilientmaterial.

D.Submitstatementsattestingthattheitemscomplywithspecifiedfireandsafetycode

requirements.

E.RigidVinylAcrylicWallCovering:Wallcoveringthicknesstobe1.02mm(0.040inch).

F.Provideadhesiveasrecommendedbythewallcoveringmanufacturer.Provideadhesivewith

VOCcontentof250g/Lorlesswhencalculatedaccordingto40CFR59,(EPAMethod24).

2.6FASTENERSANDANCHORS:

A. Providefastenersandanchorsasrequiredforeachspecifictypeofinstallation.

B. Wheretype,size,spacingormethodoffasteningisnotshownorspecifiedinconstruction

documents,submitshopdrawingsshowingproposedinstallationdetails.

2.7FINISH:

B. Aluminum:InaccordancewithAADAF-45.

1. Concealedaluminum:Millfinishasfabricated,uniformincolorandfreefromsurface

blemishes.

C. ResilientMaterial:EmbossedtexturesandcolorinaccordancewithSAEJ1545.

PART3-INSTALLATION

3.1RESILIENTCORNERGUARDS:

A. Installcornerguardsonwallsinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.

3.2RESILIENTWALLGUARDHANDRAILCOMBINATION

A. Secureguardstowallswithmountingcushionsandfastenersinaccordancewithmanufacturer's

detailsandinstructions.

3.3DOOR,DOORFRAMEPROTECTIONANDHIGHIMPACTWALLCOVERING

A. Surfacestoreceiveprotectiontobeclean,smoothandfreeofobstructions.

B. Installprotectorsafterframesareinplacebutprecedinginstallationofdoorsinaccordancewith

approvedshopdrawingsandmanufacturer’sspecificinstructions.

C. Applywithadhesiveincontrolledenvironmentaccordingtomanufacturer’srecommendations.


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D. ProtectioninstalledonfirerateddoorsandframestobeinstalledaccordingtoNFPA80and

installationprocedureslistedinULBuildingMaterialsDirectory;or,equallistingbyother

approvedindependenttestinglaboratoryestablishingtheprocedures.

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SECTION102800TOILET,BATH,ANDLAUNDRYACCESSORIES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiesmanufactureditemsusuallyusedindressingrooms,toilets,baths,locker

roomsandatsinksinrelatedspaces.

B. ItemsSpecified:

1. GrabBars:(10800-1.DWG).

2. Showercurtainrods:(10800-2.DWG)and(10800-3.DWG).

3. Clotheshooks,robeorcoat(provideinallbathroomsandin2offices)

4. Metalframedmirrors

5. Mopracks(ineachHousekeepingroomaboveservicesinks)

6. Stainlesssteelshelves

B. Thissectionalsospecifiescustomfabricateditemsusedintoiletsandrelatedspaces.

C. TheWorkofthisSectionincludesinstallationofOwnerfurnishedaccessories.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Coloroffinishes:RefertoDrawings

B. Showercurtainbreakawaypendantchainhooks:Section102123,CUBICLES.

E. Manufacturedtoiletandbathaccessories:Section102800,TOILET,BATH,ANDLAUNDRY

ACCESSORIES.

1.3SUBMITTALS


B. ShopDrawings:

1. Eachproductspecified.

2. Metalframedmirrors,showingshelfwhererequired,fillers,anddesignandinstallationof

unitswheninstalledonceramictilewainscotsandoffsetsurfaces.

3. ShowerCurtainrods,showingrequiredlengthforeachlocation.

4. Grabbars,showingdesignandeachdifferenttypeofanchorage.

5. Showmaterialandfinish,sizeofmembers,anddetailsofconstruction,installationand

anchorageofmopracks.

C. Samples:

1. Oneofeachtypeofaccessoryspecified.


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2. Afterapproval,samplesmaybeusedinthework.


1. Allaccessoriesspecified.

2. Showtypeofmaterial,gagesormetalthicknessininches,finishes,andwhenrequired,

capacityofaccessories.

3. Showworkingoperationsofspindlefortoilettissuedispensers.

4. Mopracks.

E. Manufacturer'sCertificates:

1. Attestingthatsoapdispensersarefabricatedofmaterialthatwillnotbeaffectedbyliquid

soaporasepticdetergents,Phisohexandsolutionscontaininghexachlorophene.

2. Anodizedfinishasspecified.

1.4QUALITYASSURANCE

A. Eachproductshallmeet,asaminimum,therequirementsspecified,andshallbeastandard

commercialproductofamanufacturerregularlypresentlymanufacturingitemsoftype

specified.

B. Eachaccessorytypeshallbethesameandbemadebythesamemanufacturer.

C. Eachaccessoryshallbeassembledtothegreatestextentpossiblebeforedeliverytothesite.

D. Includeadditionalfeatures,whicharenotspecificallyprohibitedbythisspecification,butwhich

areapartofthemanufacturer'sstandardcommercialproduct.

1.5PACKAGINGANDDELIVERY

A. Packaccessoriesindividuallytoprotectfinish.

B. Deliveraccessoriestotheprojectonlywheninstallationworkinroomsisreadytoreceivethem.

C. Deliverinsertsandrough-inframestositeatappropriatetimeforbuilding-in.

D. Deliverproductstositeinsealedpackagesofcontainers;labeledforidentificationwith

manufacturer'sname,brand,andcontents.

1.6STORAGE

A. Storeproductsinweathertightanddrystoragefacility.

B. Protectfromdamagefromhandling,weatherandconstructionoperationsbefore,duringand

afterinstallationinaccordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.





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A167-99(R2009).........................StainlessandHeat-ResistingChromium-NickelSteelPlate,Sheet

andStrip.

A176-99(R2009).........................StainlessandHeat-ResistingChromiumSteelPlate,Sheet,and

Strip

A269-10.....................................SeamlessandWeldedAusteniticStainlessSteelTubingfor

GeneralService

A312/A312M-09........................SeamlessandWeldedAusteniticStainlessSteelPipes

A653/A653M-10........................SteelSheet,Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)orZinc-IronAlloy-Coated

(Galvannealed)bytheHot-DipProcess


Shapes,andTubes

B456-03(R2009).........................ElectrodepositedCoatingsofCopperPlusNickelPlusChromium

andNickelPlusChromium

C1036-06....................................FlatGlass


Glass

D635-10.....................................RateofBurningand/orExtentandTimeofBurningofSelf

SupportingPlasticsinaHorizontalPosition

F446-85(R2009).........................ConsumerSafetySpecificationforGrabBarsandAccessories

InstalledintheBathingArea.

D3453-07...................................FlexibleCellularMaterials-UrethaneforFurnitureand

AutomotiveCushioning,Bedding,andSimilarApplications

D3690-02(R2009).......................Vinyl-CoatedandUrethane-CoatedUpholsteryFabrics

C. TheNationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):


D. AmericanWeldingSociety(AWS):

D10.4-86(R2000).......................WeldingAusteniticChromium-NickelStainlessSteelPipingand

Tubing

E. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Specs.):

A-A-3002....................................Mirrors,Glass

FF-S-107C(2)..............................Screw,TappingandDrive


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FF-S-107C...................................Screw,TappingandDrive.

WW-P-541E(1)...........................PlumbingFixtures(Accessories,LandUse)DetailSpecification

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. Aluminum:ASTMB221,alloy6063-T5andalloy6463-T5.

B. StainlessSteel:

1.Plateorsheet:ASTMA167,Type302,304,or304L,exceptASTMA176whereType430is

specified,0.0299-inchthickunlessotherwisespecified.

2. Tube:ASTMA269,AlloyType302,304,or304L.

C. StainlessSteelTubing:ASTMA269,Grade304or304L,seamlessorwelded.

D. StainlessSteelPipe:ASTMA312;GradeTP304orTP304L.

E. SteelSheet:ASTMA653,zinc-coated(galvanized)coatingdesignationG90.

F. Glass:

1. ASTMC1036,Type1,Class1,Qualityq2,formirrors,andformirrordoorsinmedicine

cabinets.

2. ASTMC1036,Type1Class1Qualityq3,forshelvesinmedicinecabinets.

3. ASTMC1048,KindFT,ConditionA,Type1,Class1(useinMentalHealthandBehavior

NursingUnitPsychiatricPatientAreasandSecurityExaminationRoomswheremirrorsand

glassarespecified).

2.2FASTENERS

A. ExposedFasteners:Stainlesssteelorchromiumplatedbrass,finishtomatchadjacentsurface.

B. ConcealedFasteners:Steel,hot-dipgalvanized(exceptinhighmoistureareassuchasshowersor

bathtubsusestainlesssteel).

C. ToggleBolts:Foruseinhollowmasonryorframeconstruction.

D. Hexbolts:Forthroughboltingonthinpanels.

E. ExpansionShields:Leadorplasticasrecommendedbyaccessorymanufacturerforcomponent

andsubstrateforuseinsolidmasonryorconcrete.

F. Screws:

1. ASMEB18.6.4.

2. FedSpec.FF-S-107,StainlesssteelTypeA.

G. Adhesive:Asrecommendedbymanufacturerforproductstobejoined.


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2.3FINISH

A. InaccordancewithNAAMMAMP500series.

B. AnodizedAluminum:

1. AA-C22A41Chemicallyetchedmediummatte,withclearanodiccoating,ClassI

Architectural,0.7-milthick.

C. AA-M32Mechanicalfinish,mediumsatin.

1. ChromiumPlating:ASTMB456,satinorbrightasspecified,ServiceConditionNo.SC2.

2. StainlessSteel:NAAMMAMP503,finishnumber4.

3. FerrousMetal:

a. ShopPrime:Clean,pretreatandapplyonecoatofprimerandbake.

b. Finish:Overprimerapplytwocoatsofalkydorphenolicresinenamel,andbake.

4. NylonCoatedSteel:Nyloncoatingpowderformulatedforafluidizedbondingprocessto

steeltoprovideahardsmooth,mediumglossfinish,notlessthan0.3mm(0.012-inch)thick,

ratedasself-extinguishingwhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD635.

2.4FABRICATION-GENERAL

A. Welding,AWSD10.4.

B. Grinddress,andfinishweldedjointstomatchfinishofadjacentsurface.

C. Formexposedsurfacesfromonesheetofstock,freeofjoints.

D. Providesteelanchorsandcomponentsrequiredforsecureinstallation.

E. Formflatsurfaceswithoutdistortion.Keepexposedsurfacesfreefromscratchesanddents.

Reinforcedoorstopreventwarportwist.

F. Isolatealuminumfromdissimilarmetalsandfromcontactwithbuildingmaterialsasrequiredto

preventelectrolysisandcorrosion.

G. Hot-dipgalvanizedsteel,exceptstainlesssteel,anchorsandfasteningdevices.

H. Shopassembleaccessoriesandpackagewithallcomponents,anchors,fittings,fastenersand

keys.

I. Keyitemsalike.

J. Providetemplatesandrough-inmeasurementsasrequired.

K. Roundanddeburredgesofsheetstoremovesharpedges.


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2.5GRABBARS

A. Fed.SpecWW-P-541/8B,TypeIV,bars,surfacemounted,Class2,grabbarsandASTMF446.

B. Fabricateofeitherstainlesssteelornyloncoatedsteel,exceptuseonlyonetypethroughoutthe

project:

1. Stainlesssteel:Grabbars,flanges,mountingplates,supports,screws,bolts,andexposed

nutsandwashers.

C. Concealedmount,exceptgrabbarsmountedatfloor,swingupandonmetaltoilet,dressing,

showerpartitions.

D. Bars:

1. Fabricatefrom38mm(1-1/2inch)outsidediametertubing.

a. Stainlesssteel,minimum1.2mm(0.0478inch)thick.

2. Fabricateinonecontinuouspiecewithendsturnedtowardwalls,exceptswingupand

wheregrabbarsareshowncontinuousaroundthreesidesofshowers,barsmaybe

fabricatedintwosections,withconcealedslipjointbetween.

3. Continuousweldintermediatesupporttothegrabbar.

4. Swingupbarsmanuallyoperated.Designedtopreventbarfromfallingwheninraised

position.

E. FlangeforConcealedMounting:

1. Minimumof2.65mm(0.1046inch)thick,approximately75mm(3inch)diameterby13mm

(1/2inch)deep,withprovisionsfornotlessthanthreesetscrewsforsecuringflangetoback

plate.

2. Insertgrabbarthroughcenteroftheflangeandcontinuouslyweldperimeterofgrabbar

flushtobacksideofflange.

F. FlangeforExposedMounting:

1. Minimum5mm(3/16inch)thick,approximately75mm(3inch)diameter.

2. Insertgrabbarthroughflangeandcontinuouslyweldperimeterofgrabbarflushtobackside

offlange.

3. Wheremountedonmetalpartitions,providethreeequallyspaced,countersunkholes,sized

toaccommodate5mm(3/16inch)diameterbolts.

4. Wheremountedonfloor,providefourequallyspacedholes,sizedtoaccommodate5mm

(3/8inch)diameterbolts,notmorethan5mm(3/8inch)fromedgeofflange.


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G. Inlieuofprovidingflangeforconcealedmounting,andbackplateasspecified,grabrailmaybe

securedbybeingweldedtoabackplateandbecoveredwithflange.

H. BackPlates:

1. Minimum2.65mm(0.1046inch)thickmetal.

2. Fabricateinonepiece,approximately6mm(1/4inch)deep,withdiametersizedtofit

flange.Provideslottedholestoaccommodateanchorbolts.

3. Furnishspreaders,throughboltfasteners,andcapnuts,wheregrabbarsaremountedon

partitions.

2.6SHOWERCURTAINRODS

A. Stainlesssteeltubing,ASTMA569,minimum1.27mm(0.050inch)wallthickness,32mm(11/4

inch)outsidediameter.

B. Flanges,stainlesssteelrings,66mm(25/8inch)minimumoutsidediameter,with2holes

oppositeeachotherfor6mm(1/4inch)stainlesssteelfasteningbolts.Provideasetscrew

withinthecurvatureofeachflangeforsecuringtherod.

C. Intermediatesupportforrodsover1800mm(sixfeet)long.Provideadjustableceilingflanges

withsetscrews,tubularhangersandstirrups.

2.7CLOTHESHOOKS-ROBEORCOAT

A. Fabricatehookunitseitherofchromiumplatedbrasswithasatinfinish,orstainlesssteel,using

6mm(1/4inch)minimumthickstock,withedgesandcornersroundedsmoothtothethickness

ofthemetal,or3mm(1/8inch)minimumradius.

B. Fabricateeachunitasadoublehookonasingleshaft,integralwithorpermanentlyfastenedto

thewallflange,providedwithconcealedfastenings.

2.8METALFRAMEDMIRRORS

A. Fed.Spec.A-A-3002metalframe;stainlesssteel,type302or304.

B. MirrorGlass:

1. Minimum6mm(1/4inch)thick.

2. Setmirrorinaprotectivevinylglazingtape.

3. UsetemperedglassformirrorsinMentalHealthandBehavioralNursingunits.

C. Frames:

1. Channelorangleshapedsectionwithfaceofframenotlessthan9mm(3/8inch)wide.

Fabricatewithsquarecorners.


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2. Useeither0.9mm(0.0359inch)thickstainlesssteel,chromefinishedsteel,orextruded

aluminum,withclearanodizedfinish0.4milsthick.

3. Filler:

a. Wheremirrorsaremountedonwallshavingceramictilewainscotsnotflushwithwall

above,providefillersatvoidbetweenbackofmirrorandwallsurface.

b. Fabricatefillersfromsamematerialandfinishasthemirrorframe,contouredtoconceal

thevoidbehindthemirroratsidesandtop.

4. AttachedShelfforMirrors:

a. Fabricateshelfofthesamematerialandfinishasthemirrorframe.

b. Makeshelfapproximately125mm(fiveinches)indepth,andextendfullwidthofthe

mirror.

c. Closetheendsandthefrontedgeoftheshelftothesamethicknessasthemirrorframe

width.

d. Formshelfforaluminumframedmirrorasanintegralpartofthebottomframe

member.Formstainlesssteelshelfwithconcealedbracketstoattachtomirrorframe.

D. BackPlate:

1. Fabricatebackplateforconcealedwallhangingofeitherzinc-coated,orcadmiumplated0.9

mm(0.036inch)thicksheetsteel,diecuttofitfaceofmirrorframe,andfurnishwiththeft

resistantconcealedwallfastenings.

2. Usesetscrewtypetheftresistantconcealedfasteningsystemformountingmirrors.

E. MountingBracket:

1. Designedtosupportmirrortighttowall.

2. Designedtoretainmirrorwithconcealedsetscrewfastenings.

2.9MOPRACKS

A. Minimum1.0M(40inches)longwithfiveholders.

B. Clamps:

1. Minimumof1.3mm(0.050-inch)thickstainlesssteelbracketretainingchannelwithahard

rubberserratedcam;pivotmountedtochannel.

2. Clampstoholdhandlesfrom13mm(1/2-inch)minimumto32mm(1-1/4inch)maximum

diameter.


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C. Support:

1. Minimumof1mm(0.0375inch)thickstainlesssteelhatshapechanneltoholdclampsaway

fromwallasshown.

2. Drillwallflangefor3mm(1/8inch)fastenersaboveandbelowclamplocations.

D. Secureclampstosupportwithovalheadmachinescrewsorrivetsintocontinuousreinforcing

backofclamps.

E. FinishonstainlessSteel:AMP503-No.4.

2.10STAINLESSSTEELSHELVES(TYPE44)

A. Shelves:

1. Fabricateshelvesof1.2mm(0.0478-inch)thicksheettosizeanddesignshown.

2. Fabricateshelvesofhollowmetaltypeconstruction,formingadepressionasshown,with

closedfronts,backs,endsandbottoms.Reinforceshelveswith1.2mm(0.0478-inch)thick

sheetsteelhatchannelstiffeners,fulldepth,weldedtoundersideoftopatbracket

locations.

3. Mitercuts,wheremadeatcornersofshelves,continuouslywelding.

B. Formbracketsof3mm(1/8-inch)thicksteelasshown.Drillbracketsfor6mm(1/4-inch)anchor

bolts.

C. WeldorScrewbracketstoshelves.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1PREPARATION

A. BeforestartingworknotifyResidentEngineerinwritingofanyconflictsdetrimentalto

installationoroperationofunits.

B. VerifywiththeResidentEngineertheexactlocationofaccessories.

3.2INSTALLATION

A. Setworkaccurately,inalignmentandwhereshown.Itemsshallbeplumb,level,freeofrackand

twist,andsetparallelorperpendicularasrequiredtolineandplaneofsurface.

B. Togglebolttosteelanchorageplatesinframepartitionsorhollowmasonry.

C. Installaccessoriesinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sprintedinstructionsandASTMF446.

D. Installaccessoriesplumbandlevelandsecurelyanchortosubstrate.

E. Installaccessoriesinamannerthatwillpermittheaccessorytofunctionasdesignedandallow

forservicingasrequiredwithouthamperingorhinderingtheperformanceofotherdevices.


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F. Positionandinstalldispensers,andotherdevicesincountertops,clearofdrawers,permitting

ampleclearancebelowcountertopbetweendevices,andreadyaccessformaintenanceas

needed.

G. Alignmirrors,dispensersandotheraccessoriesevenandlevel,wheninstalledinbattery.

H. Installaccessoriestopreventstrikingbyothermoving,itemsorinterferencewithaccessibility.

I. InstallwallmirrorsinMentalHealthandBehavioralUnitswithtamperresistantscrewsthatare

flushmountedsothattheywillnotsupportaropeormaterialforhanging.

3.4CLEANING

Afterinstallation,cleanasrecommendedbythemanufacturerandprotectfromdamageuntil

completionoftheproject.

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SECTION104413FIREEXTINGUISHERCABINETS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectioncoversrecessedfireextinguishercabinets.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Acrylicglazing:Section088000,GLAZING.

B. FieldPainting:Section099100,PAINTING.

1.3SUBMITTALS


B. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:Fireextinguishercabinetincludinginstallationinstruction

androughopeningrequired.

1.4APPLICATIONPUBLICATIONS



B. AmericanSocietyofTestingandMaterials(ASTM):


PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1FIREEXTINGUISHERCABINET

Recessedtypewithflattrimofsizeanddesignshown.

2.2FABRICATION

A. Formbodyofcabinetfrom0.9mm(0.0359inch)thicksheetsteel.

B. Fabricatedoorandtrimfrom1.2mm(0.0478inch)thicksheetsteelwithallfacejointsfully

weldedandgroundsmooth.

1. Glazedoorswith6mm(1/4inch)thickASTMD4802,clearacrylicsheet,CategoryB-1,Finish

1.

2. Designdoorstoopen180degrees.

3. Providecontinuoushinge,pullhandle,andadjustablerollercatch.

2.3FINISH

A. Finishinteriorofcabinetbodywithbaked-onsemiglosswhiteenamel.

B. Finishdoor,framewithmanufacturer'sstandardbaked-onprimecoatsuitableforfieldpainting.


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PART3-EXECUTION

A. Installfireextinguishercabinetsinpreparedopeningsandsecureinaccordancewith

manufacturer'sinstructions.

B. Installcabinetsothatbottomofcabinetis914mm(36inches)abovefinishedfloor.

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SECTION105100LOCKERS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesmetallockersandrelatedaccessories,includinglockeraccessories.


A. ApprovalbyContractingOfficerRepresentative(COR)isrequiredofmanufacturerandinstaller

baseduponcertificationofqualificationsspecified.

B. Manufacturer’sQualifications:

1.Manufacturerisregularlyengagedindesignandmanufactureofmetallockersofscopeand

typesimilartorequirementsofthisprojectforaperiodofnotlessthanfive(5)years.

2.Manufacturerhassuccessfullycompletedatleastthree(3)projectsofscopeandtypesimilar

torequirementsofthisproject.

3.Submitmanufacturer’squalificationsandlistofprojects.

C. InstallerQualifications:

1.Installerhascompletedatleastthree(3)projectsinleastfive(5)yearsinwhichthese

productswereinstalled.

2.Submitinstallerqualifications.

1.4SUBMITTALS:


B. Certificates:

1. Manufacturer'sCertificateofqualificationsspecified.

2. Certificateofinstaller’squalificationsspecified.


1. Brochuresshowingnameandaddressofmanufacturer,andcatalogormodelnumberof

eachitemincorporatedintothework.

2. Manufacturer'sillustrationanddetaileddescription.

3. Listofdeviationsfromcontractspecifications.

4. Locks,eachkind.

D. ShopDrawings:


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1. Showingdetailsofmetallockers,includingkindsofmaterialsandfinish,hardware,

accessoriesandrelationtofinishofadjacentconstruction,includingspeciallyfabricated

itemsorcomponents.

2. Fasteningsandmethodofinstallation.

E. Samples:

1. Metalplate,152mm(6inch)square,showingfinish,ineachcolor.

F.Manufacturer’swarranty.

1.5WARRANTY:


B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheirlockersforaminimumoffive(5)years

fromdateofinstallationandfinalacceptancebytheGovernment.Submitmanufacturer

warranty.





A36/A36M-14............................CarbonStructuralSteel


andStripforPressureVesselsandforGeneralApplications

A283/A283M-13........................LowandIntermediateTensileStrengthCarbonSteelPlates

A568/A568M-14........................Steel,Sheet,CarbonandHigh-Strength,Low-AlloyHot-Rolled

andCold-Rolled,GeneralRequirements

A794/A794M-12........................StandardSpecificationforCommercialSteel(CS),Sheet,Carbon

(0.16%Maximumto0.25%Maximum)ColdRolled

B456-11......................................ElectrodepositedCoatingsofCopperPlusNickelPlusChromium

andNickelPlusChromium

C. BuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociation(BHMA):

A156.1-13..................................ButtsandHinges

A156.9-10..................................CabinetHardware

A156.5-14..................................AuxiliaryLocksandAssociatedProducts

A156.11-14................................CabinetLocks



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E. AmericanWeldingSociety(AWS):

D1.1/D1.1M-10..........................StructuralWeldingCodeSteel

D1.3/D1.3M-05(R2008).............StructuralWeldingCodeSheetSteel

F. NationalAssociationofArchitecturalMetalManufacturers(NAAMM):


G. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Spec.):

A-A-55615..................................Shield,Expansion;NailExpansion(WoodScrewandLagBolt

Self-ThreadingAnchors)

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS:

A. SheetSteel:

1. ASTMA794/A794M,coldrolled,Class1finish,stretcherleveled.

2. OthertypesofcoldrolledsteelmeetingrequirementsofASTMA568/A568Mareacceptable

forconcealedparts.

B. StructuralSteel:ASTMA283/A283MorASTMA36/A36M.

C. StainlessSteel:ASTMA240/A240M,Type302B.

D. Fasteners:

1. ExposedtoView:Chromeplatedsteelorstainlesssteel,orfinishedtomatchadjacent

surface.

2. Provideroundheadorcountersunkfastenerswhereexposedincabinets.

3. ExpansionBolts:FedSpec.A-A-55615.Donotprovideleadorplasticshields.

4. Nuts:FedSpecFF-N-836.TypeIII,Style15whereexposed.

5. SexBolts:Capableofsupportingtwicetheload.

2.2MANUFACTUREDPRODUCTS:

A. Whentwo(2)ormoreunitsarerequired,useproductsofone(1)manufacturer.

B. Manufactureroflockersistoassumecompleteresponsibilityforthefinalassembledunit.

C. Provideproductsofasinglemanufacturerforpartswhicharealike.

2.3LOCKERFABRICATION:

A. General:

1. Welding:ComplywithAWSStandardsD1.1/D1.1MandD1.3/D1.3M.


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2. Reinforcewithangles,channels,andgussetstosupportintendedloads,notchtightly,fitand

weldjoints.

3. Constructedofsheetsteel,exceptwherereinforcingrequired.

B. MinimumSteelThickness:

0.89mm(0.035inch)(20gage)

Closureplatesorscribeandfillerstripslessthan75mm(3inches)wide,slopingtop,shelfreinforcementchannelandshelves.Toespaceandceilingsunderslopingtops.


Lockerdoors,basepedestals,lockertopsides,back,andbottompanels,closurescribeandfillerstrips75mm(3inches)ormore.Legs,spreadersandstretchers,whenfabricatedofcoldrolledtubing.Crossrailsofbaseunits.Frontbottomrails,backbottomrails;railsmaybe1.49mm(0.059inch)(16gage)thick.Topcornergussets.


Lockerbodychannelframes,reinforcinggussets,spreadersandstretcherswhenformedwithoutwelding.Toebasegussetsandothermetalwork.Fronttoprailsandbackrailsexcepttopbackrailsmaybe1.2mm(0.047inch)(18gage)thick.


Lockerbodyangleframes,baseunitbottomcornergussetsandlegsockets.

3mm(0.12inch)(11gage)

Reinforcementforhingereinforcementinsidedoorsandcabinets.

C. LockerConstruction:

1. Fabricatelockerssquare,rigid,andwithoutwarp,withmetalfacesflatandfreeofdentsor

distortion.Fabricatewithcontinuousstop/strikeformedonverticalmembers.

2. Makeexposedmetaledgessafetotouch.Weldframememberstogethertoformrigid,one

piecestructure.Weld,bolt,orrivetotherjointsandconnections.Grindexposedwelds

flush.

3. Donotexposeboltsorrivetheadsonfrontsoflockerdoorsorframes excepttosecure

hardware,accessories,andwherelockersarerequiredtobefastened,endtoendorbackto

back.

4. Providefullyenclosedbacksandbottomswithinlockers.

5. Fabricatelockerswithfinishedendpanels,asrequiredforinstallationindicatedonthe

Drawings.

6. Providereinforcingforhardwareintegratedintolockerframeconstruction.

7. LockerunitSizeDimensions&Tolerances:


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a. UsedimensionsshownbeloworasotherwiseindicatedintheDrawings.

b. Tolerance,complywithbelow:

Depth NominalDim

(mm(inch))

PlusTolerance

(mm(inch))

MinusTolerance

(mm(inch))

Depth 381(15) 1(0) 1(0)

Width 229(9) 1(0) 1(0)

DoubleTierLockerUnits

Height 914(36) 1(0) 1(0)

1)Fullheightdouble-tierunitsaretobethesameheightbacktoback.

D. RecessedSolidBasePedestals:

1. Provideadjustablelevelingboltsaccessiblethroughstainlesssteelplugs,ornotchinthe

baseconcealedwhenresilientbaseisapplied.

2. Exceptwhereflushmetalbaseisshownonconstructiondocuments,providetoespaceat

frontrecessed76mm(3inches).

E. LockerDoors:

1. Fabricateasone-pieceformedunits,flangedatalledges,constructedtopreventspringing

whenopeningorclosing,with“acoustical”sound-dampeninggasketsandhardware.

Fabricatetoswing180degrees.

2. Doorventilation:Providestamped,louveredventsindoorface,withnofewerthanthree(3)

louveropeningstopandbottomofeachdoorunit.

F. InsideLockerShelf:

1. Capableofsupportinganevenlydistributedminimumloadof122kgpersquaremeter(25

poundspersquarefoot)withoutvisibledistortion.

2. Flangeshelvesdown19mm(3/4inch)onedges,withfrontandbearingedgesflangedback

13mm(1/2inch).

3. Weldshelvestometalbackandends.

G.LockerUnitSlopingtops:

1. Provideslopingtopsforlockerstypically,exceptasotherwiseindicatedontheDrawings.

2. Whereceilingsinterferewithinstallationofslopingtops.Providefillerplatesasspecified.

3. Omitslopingtopsorfillerplateswheneveragypsumwallboardbulkheadassemblyisfurred

downtotopfaceofcasework.

4. Provideexposedendsofslopingtopswithflushclosures.


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5. Fastenslopingtopswithsheetmetalscrewsinsertedfromcabinetinterior;spacefastener

asrecommendedbymanufacturer.

2.4LOCKERACCESSORIES:

A.NumberPlates:Manufacturer'sstandardetched,embossed,orstamped,nonferrousmetal

numberplateswithnumeralsnotlessthan3/8incheshigh,numberedsequentiallyfrom1,oras

otherwiserequiredbyCOR,withuptothree(3)digitsperplate.

2.5HARDWARE:

A. Factoryinstalled.

B. Exposedhardware,exceptasspecifiedotherwise,satinfinishedchromiumplatedbrassornickel

platedbrass.

1. Hinges:Steel,full-loop,5-knuckle,tightpin.Weldtoinsideofframeandsecuretodoorwith

notfewerthantwo(2)factory-installedfastenersthatarecompletelyconcealedand

tamperproofwhendoorisclosed.

2. Recessedhandleandlatch:Housingtoformrecessforlatchlifterandlockingdevices;

nonprotrudinglatchliftercontainingstrikeandeyeforpadlock;andautomatic,prelocking,

pry-resistantlatchmechanismwithone(1)pointlatching.

2.6METALFINISHES:

A. ComplywithNAAMMAMP500seriesandasspecified.

B. SteelCabinetsincludingClosuresandFillerStrips:

1. Acidresistingfinishexcepthardwareandstainlesssteel.

2. Afterfabricationoflockers,submergeinadegreasingbath,andthoroughlyrinsetoremove

dirtandgrease,andotherforeignmatter.

3. Applynon-metallicphosphatecoating,thenfinishwithbaked-onacidresistingenamelnot

lessthan1mil(0.001inch)thick.

4. Finishresistanttoactionofthefollowingreagentswhen0.5cm3(10drops)areappliedto

thesurfaceandleftopentotheatmosphereforperiodofone(1)hour.

HydrochloricAcid37percent EthylAlcohol

PhosphoricAcid75percent MethylethylKeytone

SulfuricAcid25percent Acetone

GlacialAceticAcid EthylAcetate

SodiumHydroxide10percent EthylEther

SodiumHydroxide(concentrated) CarbonTetrachloride


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HydrogenPeroxide5percent Xylene

Formaldehyde37percent Phenol85Percent

5. ProvidecolorasselectedfromManufacturer’sfullrangeofavailablecoloroptions.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1COORDINATION:

A.Beginonlyafterworkofothertradesiscomplete,includingwallandfloorfinishcompleted,

ceilingsinstalled,lightfixturesanddiffusersinstalledandconnected,andareafreeoftrashand

debris.

B. Verifyreinforcementofwallsandpartitionsforsupportandanchorageofcasework.

C. CoordinatewithotherDivisionsandSectionsofthespecificationforworkrelatedtoinstallation

oflockersystemstoavoidinterferenceandcompletionofserviceconnections.

3.2INSTALLATION:

A.Installlockersinaccordancewithmanufacturer’swritteninstructions.

1. Installinavailablespace;arrangedforsafeandconvenientoperationandmaintenance.

2. Aligncabinetsforflushjointsexceptwhereshownotherwiseonconstructiondocuments.

3. Installwithbottomoflockersinalignmentandtopsofbasecabinetsalignedlevel,plumb,

true,andstraighttoatoleranceof3.2mmin2438mm(1/8inchin96inches).

4. Installcornerunitswithhingesoncornersidewithfillerorspacerssufficienttoallow

openingofdoors.

3.3.CLOSURESANDFILLERPLATES:

A. Closeopeningslargerthan6mm(1/4inch)widebetweenlockersandadjacentwallswithflat,

steelclosurestrips,scribedtorequiredcontours,ormachinedformedsteelfillerswithreturns,

andsecuredwithsheetmetalscrewstolockerunits,orboltswhereexposedoninside.

B. Whereceilingsinterferewithinstallationofslopingtops,omitslopingtopsandprovideflatsteel

fillerplates.

C. Securefillerplatestolockermembers,unlessshownotherwiseonconstructiondocuments.

D. Securefillerplatesmorethan152mm(6inches)inwidthtopedgetoacontinuous25x25mm

(1x1inch)0.889mm(1/16inch)thicksteelformedsteelanglewithscrews.

E. Anchorangletoceilingwithtogglebolts.

F. Finishclosurestripsandfillerswithsamefinishesascabinets.


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3.4FASTENINGSANDANCHORAGE:

A. Donotanchortowoodgroundstrips.

B. Providehatshapemetalspacerswherefastenersspangapsorspaces.

C. Use6mm(1/4inch)diametertoggleorexpansionbolts,orotherappropriatesizeandtype

fasteningdeviceforsecuringlockerstowallsorfloor.Useexpansionboltsshieldshavingholding

powerbeyondtensileandshearstrengthofboltandbreakingstrengthofbolthead.

D. Use6mm(1/4inch)diameterhexboltsforsecuringcabinetstogether.

E. Use6mm(1/4inch)byminimum38mm(1-1/2inch)lengthlagboltanchoragetowood

blockingforconcealedfasteners.

F. UsenotlessthanNo.12or14woodscrewswithnotlessthan38mm(11/2inch)penetration

intowoodblocking.

G. Spacefasteningdevices305mm(12inches)oncenterwithminimumofthree(3)fastenersin

915or1219mm(3or4foot)unitwidth.

H. Anchorwithaminimumoffour(4)boltsthroughcornergussets.Anchorboltsmaybecombined

withorseparatefromlevelingdevice.

I. Securelockersinalignmentwithhexboltsorotherinternalfastenerdevicesremovablefrom

interioroflockerswithoutspecialtools.Donotusefastenerdeviceswhichrequireremovalof

topsforaccess.

J. Whereunitsabutendtoend,anchortogetherattopandbottomofsidesatfrontandback.

Whereunitsarebacktoback,anchorbackstogetheratcornerswithhexboltsplaced

inconspicuouslyinsidecasework.

K. Wheretype,size,orspacingoffasteningsisnotshownorspecifiedonconstructiondocuments,

showonshopdrawingsproposedfasteningsandmethodofinstallation.

3.5ADJUSTMENTS:

A. Adjustlockerstoinsureproperalignmentandoperation.

B. Replaceorrepairdamagedorimproperlyoperatingmaterials,componentsorequipment.

3.6CLEANING:

A. Immediatelyfollowinginstallation,cleaneachlockerunit,removingfingermarks,soiland

foreignmatterresultingfromworkofthissection.

B. Removefromjobsitetrash,debrisandpackingmaterialsresultingfromworkofthissection.

C. Leaveinstalledareascleanofdustanddebrisresultingfromworkofthissection.


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3.7INSTRUCTIONS:

A. ProvideoperationalandcleaningmanualsandverbalinstructionsinaccordancewithArticle

INSTRUCTIONS,SECTION010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS.

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110512-1of4

SECTION110512GENERALMOTORREQUIREMENTSFOREQUIPMENT

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

Thissectionspecifiesthefurnishing,installationandconnectionofmotors.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A. Section260511,REQUIREMENTSFORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS:Generalelectrical

requirementsthatarecommontomorethanoneSectionofDivision26.

B. Section262911,LOW-VOLTAGEMOTORSTARTERS:Starters,controlandprotectionformotors.

C. Section262419,MOTOR-CONTROLCENTERS:Multiplemotorcontrolassemblies,whichinclude

motorstarters.

D. OthersectionsspecifyingmotordrivenequipmentinDivisions11and14.

1.3SUBMITTALS:

A. InaccordancewithSection260511,REQUIREMENTSFORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS,submit

thefollowing:

B. ShopDrawings:

1. Sufficientinformation,clearlypresented,shallbeincludedtodeterminecompliancewith

drawingsandspecifications.

2. Includeelectricalratings,dimensions,mountingdetails,materials,horsepower,RPM,

enclosure,startingcharacteristics,torquecharacteristics,codeletter,fullloadandlocked

rotorcurrent,servicefactor,andlubricationmethod.

C. Manuals:

1. Submitsimultaneouslywiththeshopdrawings,companioncopiesofcompletemaintenance

andoperatingmanuals,includingtechnicaldatasheetsandapplicationdata.

D. Certification:Twoweekspriortofinalinspection,unlessotherwisenoted,submitfourcopiesof

thefollowingcertificationtotheResidentEngineer:

1. Certificationthatthemotorshavebeenproperlyapplied,installed,adjusted,lubricated,and

tested.


A. Publicationslistedbelow(includingamendments,addenda,revisions,supplementsanderrata)

formapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Publicationsarereferencedinthetext

bydesignationonly.


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B. NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation(NEMA):

MG1-09(R2010)........................MotorsandGenerators

MG2-01(R2007)........................SafetyStandardandGuideforSelection,InstallationandUseof

ElectricMotorsandGenerators


70-11..........................................NationalElectricalCode(NEC)

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MOTORS:

A. Foralternatingcurrent,fractionalandintegralhorsepowermotors,NEMAPublicationsMG1

andMG2shallapply.

B. Voltageratingsshallbeasfollows:

1. Singlephase:

a. Motorsconnectedto120-voltsystems:115volts.

b. Motorsconnectedto208-voltsystems:200volts.

c. Motorsconnectedto240voltor480voltsystems:230/460volts,dualconnection.

2. Threephase:

a. Motorsconnectedto208-voltsystems:200volts.

b. Motors,lessthan74.6kW(100HP),connectedto240voltor480voltsystems:230/460

volts,dualconnection.

c. Motors,74.6kW(100HP)orlarger,connectedto240-voltsystems:230volts.

d. Motors,74.6kW(100HP)orlarger,connectedto480-voltsystems:460volts.

e. Motorsconnectedtohighvoltagesystems:ShallconformtoNEMAStandardsfor

connectiontothenominalsystemvoltageshownonthedrawings.

C. Numberofphasesshallbeasfollows:

1. Motors,lessthan373W(1/2HP):Singlephase.

2. Motors,373W(1/2HP)andlarger:3phase.

3. Exceptions:

a. Hermeticallysealedmotors.

b. Motorsforequipmentassemblies,lessthan746W(oneHP),maybesinglephase

providedthemanufactureroftheproposedassembliescannotsupplytheassemblies

withthreephasemotors.


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D. Horsepowerratingsshallbeadequateforoperatingtheconnectedloadscontinuouslyinthe

prevailingambienttemperaturesinareaswherethemotorsareinstalled,withoutexceedingthe

NEMAstandardtemperaturerisesforthemotorinsulation.

E. Motordesigns,asindicatedbytheNEMAcodeletters,shallbecoordinatedwiththeconnected

loadstoassureadequatestartingandrunningtorque.

F. MotorEnclosures:

1. ShallbetheNEMAtypesshownonthedrawingsforthemotors.

2. Wherethetypesofmotorenclosuresarenotshownonthedrawings,theyshallbethe

NEMAtypes,whicharemostsuitablefortheenvironmentalconditionswherethemotors

arebeinginstalled.

3. Enclosuresshallbeprimedandfinishcoatedatthefactorywithmanufacturer'sprimecoat

andstandardfinish.

G. Additionalrequirementsforspecificmotors,asindicatedinothersections,shallalsoapply.

H. Energy-EfficientMotors(MotorEfficiencies):Allpermanentlywiredpolyphasemotorsof746

Wattsormoreshallmeettheminimumfull-loadefficienciesasindicatedinthefollowingtable,

andasspecifiedinthisspecification.Motorsof746Wattsormorewithopen,drip-proofor

totallyenclosedfan-cooledenclosuresshallbeNEMApremiumefficiencytype,unlessotherwise

indicated.Motorsprovidedasanintegralpartofmotordrivenequipmentareexcludedfrom

thisrequirementifaminimumseasonaloroverallefficiencyrequirementisindicatedforthat

equipmentbytheprovisionsofanothersection.

MinimumEfficiencies

OpenDrip-Proof

MinimumEfficiencies

TotallyEnclosedFan-Cooled

Rating

kW(HP)

1200

RPM

1800

RPM

3600RPM Rating

kW(HP)

1200

RPM

1800

RPM

3600

RPM

0.746(1) 82.5% 85.5% 77.0% 0.746(1) 82.5% 85.5% 77.0%

1.12(1.5) 86.5% 86.5% 84.0% 1.12(1.5) 87.5% 86.5% 84.0%

1.49(2) 87.5% 86.5% 85.5% 1.49(2) 88.5% 86.5% 85.5%

2.24(3) 88.5% 89.5% 85.5% 2.24(3) 89.5% 89.5% 86.5%

3.73(5) 89.5% 89.5% 86.5% 3.73(5) 89.5% 89.5% 88.5%

5.60(7.5) 90.2% 91.0% 88.5% 5.60(7.5) 91.0% 91.7% 89.5%

7.46(10) 91.7% 91.7% 89.5% 7.46(10) 91.0% 91.7% 90.2%


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MinimumEfficiencies

OpenDrip-Proof

MinimumEfficiencies

TotallyEnclosedFan-Cooled

Rating

kW(HP)

1200

RPM

1800

RPM

3600RPM Rating

kW(HP)

1200

RPM

1800

RPM

3600

RPM

11.2(15) 91.7% 93.0% 90.2% 11.2(15) 91.7% 92.4% 91.0%

14.9(20) 92.4% 93.0% 91.0% 14.9(20) 91.7% 93.0% 91.0%

18.7(25) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7% 18.7(25) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7%

22.4(30) 93.6% 94.1% 91.7% 22.4(30) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7%

29.8(40) 94.1% 94.1% 92.4% 29.8(40) 94.1% 94.1% 92.4%

37.3(50) 94.1% 94.5% 93.0% 37.3(50) 94.1% 94.5% 93.0%

44.8(60) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6% 44.8(60) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6%

56.9(75) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6% 56.9(75) 94.5% 95.4% 93.6%

74.6(100) 95.0% 95.4% 93.6% 74.6(100) 95.0% 95.4% 94.1%

93.3(125) 95.0% 95.4% 94.1% 93.3(125) 95.0% 95.4% 95.0%

112(150) 95.4% 95.8% 94.1% 112(150) 95.8% 95.8% 95.0%

149.2(200) 95.4% 95.8% 95.0% 149.2(200) 95.8% 96.2% 95.4%

I. MinimumPowerFactoratFullLoadandRatedVoltage:90percentat1200RPM,1800RPMand

3600RPM.

J. Premiumefficiencymotorsshallbeusedwhereenergycost/kWx(hoursuse/year)>50.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION:

Installmotorsinaccordancewithmanufacturer’srecommendations,theNEC,NEMA,asshown

onthedrawingsand/orasrequiredbyothersectionsofthesespecifications.

3.2FIELDTESTS

Meggerallmotorsafterinstallation,beforestart-up.Allshalltestfreefromgrounds.

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SECTION117300CEILINGMOUNTEDPATIENTLIFTSYSTEM

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. CeilingMountedPatientLiftSystemsforthetransferofphysicallychallengedpatientsare

specifiedinthissection.

B. Removeexistingpatientliftsandtracks,refurbishexistingliftingunitsandassociatedtrackby

theirManufacturer(Guldmann)forcontinuinguse,andreinstalltrackandliftingunitsinnew

locations.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Section010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS:Requirementsforpre-testofequipment.

B. Section130541,SEISMICRESTRAINTREQUIREMENTSFORNON-STRUCTURALCOMPONENTS:

Seismicrequirementsfornon-structuralequipment.

C. Section260511,REQUIREMENTSFORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS:GeneralElectrical

Requirementsanditems,whicharecommontosectionsofDivision26.

1.3QUALITYASSURANCE

A. CertificationforcomplianceisrequiredforCeilingMountedPatientLiftSystems.Certifications

shallbeprovidedbyanindependentthirdpartywhowillconducttestingtoensurethatthe

ceilingliftandchargingsystemaresafeandincompliancewithISO10535&UL60601-1

B. Inspectionofequipmentafterinstallationisrequiredpriortouseforpatientmovement.

Inspectionshallbeinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstallationchecklistandthefacilities

installationchecklist(PatientSafetyAlertAL14-07).



publicationsarelistedinthetextbythebasicdesignationonly.

B. InternationalOrganizationforStandardization(IOS):

10535-06....................................HoistfortheTransferofDisabledPersons-Requirementsand

TestMethods

C. UnderwritersLaboratories(UL):

60601-1(2003)...........................MedicalElectricalEquipment:GeneralRequirementsforSafety

94-2013......................................ULStandardsforSafetyTestforFlammabilityofPlastic

MaterialsforPartsinDevicesandAppliances-FifthEdition


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D. InternationalElectromagneticCommission(IEC):

801-2(1991)...............................ElectromagneticCompatibilityforIndustrial-Process

MeasurementandControlEquipment-Part2:Electromagnetic

DischargeRequirements

E. PatientSafetyAlertAL14-07

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1CEILINGTRACKSYSTEM

A. Matchmanufacturer,material,profileandfinishofexistingceilingtracksforadditionsand

modificationstotheexistingceilingtracksrequiredbythenewconstructionWork.

B. Provideanchorsupportsataminimum3perlinearfootatceilingsubstrate.

2.2LIFTUNIT(REUSEEXISTING)

A. Removeandrefurbishexisting500poundcapacityliftunits(typical),andtwo(2)each1,000

poundcapacityunits,bytheirManufacturer.

2.3MOTORS(REUSEEXISTING)

A. Reuseexistingmotors.

2.4BATTERIES(NEW)

A. Thelifecycle(numberofchargingcycles)forbatteriesshallbeincompliancewithIEC801-2.

B. Providenew,rechargeablebatterieswithupto120transferswithaloadof200lbs(74kg)andup

to70transferswithitsmaximumloadof440lbs(200kg).

2.5CHARGER(NEW)

A. ChargerInput:100-240Vac,50/60Hz.

B. ChargerOutput:27Vdc,1Amax.

C. Supplementaltothechargerprovideacliponchargingstationwithindicatorlights.

2.6STRAPSANDSLING(NEW)

A. Thestrapsshallbemadeofthreadednylon.Thestrapsshallensurethepatient’ssafetyby

preventingthepatientfromfallingoutofthesling.

B. Theslingshallbemadefromapolyester/nylonnetmaterialthatispliable,breathableandeasy

touse.Theslingshallcradlethebodyofthepatient.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

A. Installceilingmountedpatientliftsystemaspermanufacturer'sinstructionandunderthe

supervisionofmanufacturer'squalifiedrepresentativeandasshownondrawings.

B.Ifthedistanceinbetweenthesuspendedceilingandanchorsismorethan18”consultwith

manufacturertodetermineiflateralbraceswillberequired.

3.2INSTRUCTIONANDPERSONNELTRAINING

Trainingshallbeprovidedfortherequiredpersonneltoeducatethemonproperoperationand

maintenancefortheliftsystemequipment.

3.3TEST

Conductperformancetest,inthepresenceoftheResidentEngineerandamanufacturer'sfield

representative,toshowthatthepatientliftsystemequipmentandcontroldevicesoperate

properlyandinaccordancewithdesignandspecificationrequirements.

3.4INSPECTION

Inspectionofinstalledceilingmountedpatientliftsystemsshallbeconductedinaccordance

withthemanufacturer’sinstallationchecklistandthefacilitiesinstallationchecklist(Patient

SafetyAlertAL14-07)priortouseforpatientmovement.

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SECTION117913HYDROTHERAPYEQUIPMENT

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

Thissectionspecifiesremovalandrelocation/installationofOwner’sexistinghydrotherapy

tubs,andprovidingnewoverheadhoists.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. PlumbingConnections:Section221100,FACILITYWATERDISTRIBUTIONANDSection221300,

FACILITYSANITARYSEWERAGE.

B. ElectricalConnections:Section260521,LOW-VOLTAGEELECTRICALPOWERCONDUCTORSAND

CABLES(600VOLTSANDBELOW).

C. GroundingofEquipment:Section260526,GROUNDINGANDBONDINGFORELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS.

1.3QUALITYCONTROL

A. ManufacturerQualifications:Manufacturerregularlyandpresentlymanufactureshydrotherapy

equipment.

B. ElectricalComponentsandDevices:ULlistedandlabeledforintendeduse.

1.4SUBMITTALS


B. Manufacturer'sLiteratureandData:Includethefollowing:

1. Illustrationsanddescriptionsofhydrotherapyequipment.

2. Optionalauxiliaryequipmentandcontrolsthatwillbeincludedforproject.

C. ShopDrawings:Showdetailsoffabrication,installation,adjoiningconstruction,coordination

withplumbingandelectricalwork,anchorage,andotherworkrequiredforcomplete

installation.

1. Includeelectricalratings,equipmentanddevicearrangement,branch-circuitovercurrent

protection,wiringdiagrams,andconnectiondiagrams.

2. Includedimensionsandweightsofunits.

D. FieldTestReports:Indicatedatesandtimesoftestsandcertifytestresults.





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B. ScientificEquipmentandFurnitureAssociation(SEFA):

2-10............................................RecommendedPracticesforInstallationofScientificLaboratory

FurnitureandEquipment

7-10............................................Fixtures

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1HOISTANDTROLLEY

A. Manufacturer’sstandardunitwithwaterstretcherhavingtwocanvascrossbarsand

suspensions;andtwocanvasbodyslings.

B. Capacity:227kg(500lb),and454kg(1,000lb)whereindicated.

C. Equipwithinstantaneousreverse,circuitbreaker,upperandlowerlimitswitches;upperand

lowersafetyhook;insulatedlowerblock;chaincontainer;24-Vmoistureproofpush-button

control;andsuspensions,clips,andhooks.

2.3FABRICATION

Forelectricallycontrolledcomponents,wireandmakeconnectionswithinunitatfactory.

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

1.Installunitsaccordingtomanufacturer’swritteninstructionsandrelevantrequirementsin

SEFA2.

3.2TESTING

A. Fieldtestinstalledunitsafterwatersystemsarepressurizedforproperoperation.

1. Operatehydrotherapytubsfornotlessthanonehour.Operatehoiststhroughrepeatedfull

cyclesfornotlessthanonehour.Duringandaftertesting,thereshallbenoevidenceof

leaks,overheating,electricalmalfunction,orothersymptomoffailure.

2. Forunitsthatfailtesting,makeadjustmentsandcorrectionstoinstallation,orreplaceunits,

andrepeattestsuntilunitsoperateproperly.


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3.3PROTECTINGANDCLEANING

A. Protectequipmentfromdirt,water,andchemicalormechanicalinjuryduringtheremainderof

theconstructionperiod.

B. Atthecompletionofwork,cleanequipmentasrequiredtoproduceready-for-usecondition.

3.4INSTRUCTIONS

Instructpersonnelandtransmitoperatinginstructionsinaccordancewithrequirementsin.

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SECTION122400WINDOWSHADES

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. ThissectionincludesinstallationofOwner’sexistingunits,includingnecessarybrackets,fittings

andhardware.

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1FASTENINGS:

A. Zinc-coatedorcadmiumplatedsteelorstainlesssteelfasteningsoflengthandtype

recommendedbymanufacturer.Exceptasotherwisespecified,providefasteningsfor

installationwithvariousstructuralmaterialsasfollows:

TypeofFastening StructuralMaterial

Woodscrew Wood

Tapscrew Metal

Case-hardened,self-tappingscrewinpre-drilledhole

Solidmasonry,concrete

Screworboltinexpansionshields

Solidmasonry,concrete

Togglebolts Hollowblocks,gypsumwallboard,plaster

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION:

A. Mountunitstomatchexistingmounting.Inexistingbuildings,providebracketssimilartothose

onexistingwindows.

1. Locaterollersinlevelpositionashighaspracticableatheadsofwindows.

2.Installshadestopreventinfiltrationoflightoverrollers.

3.Whereextensionbracketsarenecessaryforalignmentofshades,providemetallugs,and

rigidlyanchorlugsandbrackets.

4.Placebracketsandrollerssothatshadesdonotinterferewithwindowandscreenhardware.


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3.2ADJUSTING:

A.Adjustandshadestooperatesmoothly,freefrombindingormalfunctionthroughoutentire

operationalrange.

3.3CLEANINGANDPROTECTION:

A.Cleanshadesurfacesafterinstallation,accordingtomanufacturer’swritteninstructions.

B.Providefinalprotectionandmaintainconditionsthatensurethatshadesarewithoutdamageor

deteriorationattimeofSubstantialCompletion.

C.Replacedamagedshadesthatcannotberepaired,inamannerapprovedbyCORbeforetimeof

SubstantialCompletion.

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SECTION123200MANUFACTUREDWOODCASEWORK

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION:

A. Thissectionspecifiesplasticlaminatecaseworkasdetailedontheconstructiondocuments,including

relatedcomponentsandaccessoriesrequiredtoformintegralunits.Woodcaseworkitemsshownonthe

constructiondocuments,butnotspecifiedbelowaretobeincludedaspartoftheworkunderthis

section,andapplicableportionsofthespecificationaretoapplytotheseitems.

1.2RELATEDWORK:

A.CustomWoodCasework:Section062000,FINISHCARPENTRY.

B.Sealants:Section079200,JOINTSEALANTS.

C.ColorofCaseworkFinish:RefertoDrawings.

D.ResilientBase:Section096513,RESILIENTBASEANDACCESSORIES.

E.BackingPlatesforWallMountedCasework:Section092216,NON-STRUCTURALMETALFRAMING.

F.CountertopConstructionandMaterialsandItemsInstalledinCountertops:Section123600,

COUNTERTOPS.

G.PlumbingRequirementsRelatedtoCasework:Division22,PLUMBING.

H.ElectricalLightingandPowerRequirementsRelatedtoCasework:Division26,ELECTRICAL.

1.3SUBMITTALS:



1.Locksfordoorsanddrawers.

2.Adhesivecements.

3.Caseworkhardware.

C. Samples:

1.WoodFaceVeneerorHardwoodPlywood.

2.Plasticlaminate.

D. ShopDrawings(1/2fullsize):

1. Eachcaseworktype,showingdetailsofconstruction,includingmaterials,hardwareandaccessories.

2. Fasteningsandmethodofinstallation.

E.Certification:

1.Manufacturer’squalificationsspecified.

2.Installer’squalificationsspecified.


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A.ApprovalbyCORisrequiredofmanufacturerandinstallerbaseduponcertificationofqualifications

specified.

B.Manufacturer’squalifications:

1.Manufacturerisregularlyengagedindesignandmanufactureofmodularwoodplasticlaminate

finishedcasework,caseworkcomponentsandaccessoriesofscopeandtypesimilartoindicated

requirementsforaperiodofnotlessthanfive(5)years.

2.Manufacturerhassuccessfullycompletedatleastthree(3)projectsofscopeandtypesimilarto

indicatedrequirements.

3.Submitmanufacturer’squalificationsandlistofprojects,includingownercontactinformation.

C.InstallerQualifications:

1.Installerhascompletedatleastthree(3)projectsinlastfive(5)yearsinwhichtheseproductswere

installed.

2.Submitinstallerqualifications.

1.5WARRANTY:


B.ManufacturerWarranty:Manufacturershallwarrantytheirwoodcaseworkforaminimumoffive(5)////

yearsfromdateofinstallationandfinalacceptancebytheGovernment.Submitmanufacturerwarranty.


A. Thepublicationslistedbelowformapartofthisspecificationtotheextentreferenced.Thepublications

arereferencedinthetextbybasicdesignationonly.


A240/A240M-14..............................ChromiumandChromium-NickelStainlessSteelPlate,Sheet,andStrip

forPressureVesselsandforGeneralApplications

A1008/A1008M-13..........................Steel,Sheet,Cold-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,HighStrengthLowAlloy

C1036-11E1(R2012).........................FlatGlass

C. BuildersHardwareManufacturersAssociation(BHMA):

A156.1-13........................................ButtsandHinges

A156.9-10........................................CabinetHardware

A156.5-14........................................AuxiliaryLocksandAssociatedProducts

A156.11-14......................................CabinetLocks

D. CompositePanelAssociation(CPA):

A208.1-09........................................Particleboard

A208.2-09........................................MediumDensityFiberboard(MDF)forInteriorApplications


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E. U.S.DepartmentofCommerceProductStandards(Prod.Std):

PS1-09............................................ConstructionandIndustrialPlywood

F. Hardwood,PlywoodandVeneerAssociation(HPVA):

HP-1-09............................................HardwoodandDecorativePlywood

G. ArchitecturalWoodworkInstitute(AWI):

ArchitecturalWoodworkStandards,Edition2CertificationProgram-2014

H. AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME):

A112.18.1-12...................................PlumbingFixtureFittings

I. NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation(NEMA):

LD3-05............................................HighPressureDecorativeLaminates

J.UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.(UL):

437-08(R2013).................................KeyLocks

K.ScientificEquipmentandFurnitureAssociation(SEFA):

2.3-10..............................................InstallationofScientificLaboratoryFurnitureandEquipment

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1PLYWOOD,HARDWOODFACEVENEER:

A. HPVAHP-1,PremiumGradehardwoodveneeronMDForplywoodpanels.

2.2PLASTICLAMINATE:

A. NEMALD3.

B. Exposeddecorativesurfaces,bothsidesofcabinetdoors,andforitemshavingplasticlaminatefinish.

GeneralpurposeTypeHGL.

C. CabinetInteriorsIncludingShelving:BothoffollowingoptionstocomplywithNEMALD3asaminimum.

1. Plasticlaminatecladplywoodorparticleboard,MDF(excludingshelves).

2. Lowpressurelaminate(LPL)

D. Backingsheetonbottomofplasticlaminatecoveredwoodtops.BackerTypeBKL.

E. PostFormingFabrication,DecorativeSurface:PostformingTypeHGP.

2.3PLYWOOD,SOFTWOOD:

A. Prod.Std.PS1,five(5)plyconstructionfrom13mmto28mm(1/2inchto1-1/8inch)thickness,and

seven(7)plyfor31mm(11/4inch)thickness.

2.4PARTICLEBOARD:

A. CPAA208.1,Type1,GradeMormediumdensity.

2.5MEDIUMDENSITYFIBERBOARD(MDF):

A. FullywaterproofbondconformingtoCPAA208.1andCPAA208.2.


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2.6HARDWARE:

A.CabinetLocks:

1.Providewherelocksareindicatedonconstructiondocuments.

2.Lockedpairofhingeddoorover915mm(36inches)high:

a.ANSI/BHMAA156.5,keyoneside.

b. Onactiveleafusethree(3)pointlockingdevice,consistingoftwo(2)steelrodsandlever

controlledcamatlock,tooperatebyleverhavinglockcylinderhousedtherein.

c. Oninactiveleafprovidedummyleverofsamedesign.

d. Providekeeperholesforlockingdevicerodsandcam.

3. DoorandDrawer:ANSI/BHMAA156.11camlocks.Provideone(1)typeforeachconditionasfollows:

a. DrawerandHingedDoorupto915mm(36inches)high:E07261.

b. DrawerandHingedDoor:Pin-tumbler,cylindertypelockwithnotlessthanfour(4)pinsoraUL

437ratedwaferlockwithbrassworkingpartsandcase.

c. SlidingDoor:E07161.

4. Keylocksdifferentlyforeachtypecaseworkandmasterkeyforeachservice,suchasNursingUnits.

a. Keydruglockerinnerdoordifferentfromouterdoor.

b. Furnishtwo(2)keysperlock.

c. Furnishsix(6)masterkeysperserviceorNursingUnit.

5. MarkingofLocksandKeys:

a. Nameofmanufacturer,ortrademarkwhichcanreadilybeidentifiedlegiblymarkedoneachlock

andkeychangenumbermarkedonexposedfaceoflock.

b. Keychangenumbersstampedonkeys.

c. Keychangenumberstoprovidesufficientinformationformanufacturertoreplacekey.

B. HingedDoors:

1. Providedoors915mm(36inches)andmoreinheightwiththree(3)hingesanddoorslessthan915

mm(36inches)inheightistohavetwo(2)hinges.Eachdooristocloseagainsttwo(2)rubber

bumpers.

2. Hinges:Fabricatehingeswithminimum1.8mm(0.072inch)thickchromiumplatedsteelleaves,and

withminimum3.5mm(0.139inch)diameterstainlesssteelpin.Hingestobefive(5)knuckledesign

with63mm(2-1/2inch)highleavesandhospitaltypetips.//

3.ConcealedHinges:BHMAA156.9,TypeB01602,170degreesofopening,self-closing.

4. Fasteners:Providefullthreadwoodscrewstofastenhingeleavestodoorandcabinetframe.Finish

screwstomatchfinishofhinges.

C. DoorCatches:

1. FrictionorMagnetictype,fabricatedwithmetalhousing.


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2. Provideone(1)catchforcabinetdoors1220mm(48inches)highandunder,andtwo(2)fordoors

over1220mm(48inches)high.

D. DrawerandDoorPulls:

1. Doorsanddrawerstohaveflushpulls,fabricatedofeitherchromium-platedbrass,chromiumplated

steel,stainlesssteel,oranodizedaluminum.Draweranddoorpullstobeofadesignthatcanbe

operatedwithaforceof22.2N(5pounds)orless,withone(1)handandnotrequiretightgrasping,

pinchingortwistingofthewrist.

E. DrawerSlides:

1. Fullextensionsteelslideswithnylonball-bearingrollers.

2. Slidestohavepositivestop.

3. Equipdrawerswithrubberbumpers.

F. SlidingDoors:

1. Eachdoortobesupportedbytwoballbearingbronzeornylonrollers,orsheavesridingonastainless

steeltrackattoporbottom,andtoberestrainedbyanylonorstainlesssteelguideattheopposite

end.

2. Plasticguidesarenotacceptable.

3. Eachdoortohaverubbersilencerssetneartopandbottomofeachjamb.

G. ShelfStandards(ExceptForFixedShelves):

1. Brightzinc-platedsteelforrecessedmountingwithscrews,16mm(5/8inch)wideby5mm(3/16

inch)highproviding13mm(1/2inch)adjustment,completewithshelfsupports.

2.7MANUFACTUREDPRODUCTS:

A.Whentwo(2)ormoreunitsarerequired,useproductsofone(1)manufacturer.

B.Manufacturerofcaseworkassembliesistoassumecompleteresponsibilityforthefinalassembledunit.

C.Provideproductsofasinglemanufacturerforpartswhicharealike.

2.8FABRICATION:

A. Caseworktobeoftheflushoverlaydesignand,exceptasotherwisespecified,beofPremiumGrade

constructionandofcomponentthicknessinconformancewithAWIQualityStandards.

B. Fabricatecaseworkofplasticlaminatedcoveredplywoodorparticleboardasfollows:

1. Whereshown,doors,drawersandshelvesandothersemi-concealedsurfacesaretobeplastic

laminated.

C. SupportMembersforCountertops:

1. Providemiscellaneoussteelmembersandanchorwhenmorethan36inchwideopeningisindicated.

E. LegsForCounters:

1. Fabricatelegsforcountersof1.6mm(0.0635inch)thick,38mm(1-1/2inch)squaretubularstainless

steel.


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2. Securelegstocountertopsandprovidelegsatbottomwithshoesnotlessthan25mm(1inch)in

height.

3. Fabricateshoesofstainlesssteel,aluminumorchromiumplatedbrass.

2.9PRODUCTSOFOTHERCOMPONENTSDIRECTLYRELATEDTOCASEWORK:

A. RefertoSection079200,JOINTSEALANTSforworkrelatedtosealantsusedinconjunctionwithjointsof

countertops,caseworksystems,andadjacentmaterials.

B. RefertoSection096513,RESILIENTBASEANDACCESSORIESforworkrelatedtorubberbaseadheredto

caseworksystems.

C. RefertoSection092216,NON-STRUCTURALMETALFRAMINGforbackingplatesusedinconjunctionwith

wallassembliesfortheattachmentofcaseworksystems.

D. RefertoSection123611,COUNTERTOPSforworkrelatedtomethylmethacrylicpolymercountertops

and/orshelvingusedinconjunctionwithcaseworksystems.Whencountertopmaterialsareprovidedby

thecaseworkmanufacturer,theyaretoincludethefollowingfeatures:

1. Capableofbeingsuspendedfromverticalsupportrailsorhorizontalwallstripsorservicemodules.

2. Providedwithroundedcornersandimpactresistantmaterialonexposededges.

3. Capableofbeingeasilyrelocatedandinstalledwithouttools.

4. Capableofbeingsuspendedandeasilychangedundercountermountedstorageunits.

5. Providelevelingadjustmentcapabilitysounitscanbebroughtintoalevelposition.

6. Securedusingfasteners.Showdetailonshopdrawings.

E. RefertoSection123611,COUNTERTOPSforworkrelatedtoandintegralwithcountertopsystems.

F. RefertoDivision22,PLUMBINGforthefollowingworkrelatedtocaseworksystems:

1. Sinks,faucetsandotherplumbingservicefixtures,venting,andpipingsystems.

2. Compressedair,gas,vacuumandpipingsystems.

G. RefertoDivision26,ELECTRICALforthefollowingworkrelatedtocaseworksystems:

1. Connectionsandwiringdevices.

2. Connectionsandlightingfixturesexceptwhenfactoryinstalledbythemanufacturer.


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1COORDINATION:

A.Beginonlyafterworkofothertradesiscomplete,includingwallandfloorfinishcompleted,ceilings

installed,lightfixturesanddiffusersinstalledandconnectedandareafreeoftrashanddebris.

B. Verifylocationandsizeofmechanicalandelectricalservicesasrequiredandperformcuttingof

componentsofworkinstalledbyothertrades.

C. Verifyreinforcementofwallsandpartitionsforsupportandanchorageofcasework.

D. CoordinatewithotherDivisionsandSectionsofthespecificationforworkrelatedtoinstallationof

caseworksystemstoavoidinterferenceandcompletionofserviceconnections.

3.2INSTALLATION:

A.Installcaseworkinaccordancewithmanufacturer’swritteninstructionsandperSEFA2.3

recommendations.

1. Installinavailablespace;arrangedforsafeandconvenientoperationandmaintenance.

2. Aligncabinetsforflushjointsexceptwhereshownotherwise.

3. Installwithbottomofwallcabinetsinalignmentandtopsofbasecabinetsalignedlevel,plumb,true,

andstraighttoatoleranceof3.2mmin2438mm(1/8inchin96inches).

4. Installcornercabinetswithhingesoncornersidewithfillerorspacerssufficienttoallowopeningof

drawers.

B. SupportRails:

1. Installtruetohorizontalatheightsshownonconstructiondocuments;maximumtolerancefor

unevenfloorsisplusorminus13mm(1/2inch).

2. Shimasnecessarytoaccommodatevariationsinwallsurfacenotexceeding5mm(3/16inch)at

fastener.

C. WallStrips:

1. Installtruetoverticalandspacedasshownonconstructiondocuments.

2. Alignslotstoassurethathangingunitswillbelevel.

D. PlugButtons:

1. Installplugbuttonsinpredrilledorprepunchedperforationsnotused.

2. Usechromiumplateplugbuttonsorbuttonsfinishtomatchadjacentsurfaces.

E. Sealjuncturesofcaseworksystemswithmildew-resistantsiliconesealantsasspecifiedinSection0792

00,JOINTSEALANTS.


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3.3.CLOSURESANDFILLERPLATES:

A. Closeopeningslargerthan6mm(1/4inch)widebetweencabinetsandadjacentwallswithflat,steel

closurestrips,scribedtorequiredcontours,ormachinedformedsteelfillerswithreturns,andsecured

withsheetmetalscrewstotubularorchannelmembersofunits,orboltswhereexposedoninside.

B. Whereceilingsinterferewithinstallationofslopingtops,omitslopingtopsandprovideflatsteelfiller

plates.

C. Securefillerplatestocaseworktopmembers,unlessshownotherwiseonconstructiondocuments.

D. Securefillerplatesmorethan152mm(6inches)inwidthtopedgetoacontinuous25x25mm(1x1

inch)0.889mm(1/16inch)thicksteelformedsteelanglewithscrews.

E. Anchorangletoceilingwithtogglebolts.

F. Installclosurestripsatexposedendsofpipespaceandoffsetopeningintoconcealedspace.

G. Finishclosurestripsandfillerswithsamefinishesascabinets.

3.4FASTENINGSANDANCHORAGE:

A. Donotanchortowoodgroundstrips.

B. Providehatshapemetalspacerswherefastenersspangapsorspaces.

C. Use6mm(1/4inch)diametertoggleorexpansionbolts,orotherappropriatesizeandtypefastening

deviceforsecuringcaseworktowallsorfloor.Useexpansionboltsshieldshavingholdingpowerbeyond

tensileandshearstrengthofboltandbreakingstrengthofbolthead.

D. Use6mm(1/4inch)diameterhexboltsforsecuringcabinetstogether.

E. Use6mm(1/4inch)byminimum38mm(1-1/2inch)lengthlagboltanchoragetowoodblockingfor

concealedfasteners.

F. UsenotlessthanNo.12or14woodscrewswithnotlessthan38mm(1-1/2inch)penetrationintowood

blocking.

G. Spacefasteningdevices305mm(12inches)oncenterwithminimumofthree(3)fastenersin915or1220

mm(3or4foot)unitwidth.

H. Anchorfloormountedcabinetswithaminimumoffour(4)boltsthroughcornergussets.Anchorbolts

maybecombinedwithorseparatefromlevelingdevice.

I. Securecabinetsinalignmentwithhexboltsorotherinternalfastenerdevicesremovablefrominteriorof

cabinetswithoutspecialtools.Donotusefastenerdeviceswhichrequireremovaloftopsforaccess.

J. Whereunitsabutendtoend,anchortogetherattopandbottomofsidesatfrontandback.Whereunits

arebacktoback,anchorbackstogetheratcornerswithhexboltsplacedinconspicuouslyinsidecasework.

K. Wheretype,size,orspacingoffasteningsisnotshownonconstructiondocumentsorspecified,showon

shopdrawingsproposedfasteningsandmethodofinstallation.


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3.5ADJUSTMENTS:

A. Adjustequipmenttoinsureproperalignmentandoperation.

B. Replaceorrepairdamagedorimproperlyoperatingmaterials,componentsorequipment.

3.6CLEANING:

A. Immediatelyfollowinginstallation,cleaneachitem,removingfingermarks,soilandforeignmatter.

B. Removefromjobsitetrash,debrisandpackingmaterials.

C. Leaveinstalledareascleanofdustanddebris.

3.7INSTRUCTIONS:

A. ProvideoperationalandcleaningmanualsandverbalinstructionsinaccordancewithArticle

INSTRUCTIONS,SECTION010000,GENERALREQUIREMENTS.

B. Provideinservicetrainingbothpriortoandafterfacilityopening.Coordinateinserviceactivitieswith

COR.

C. Commencingatleastseven(7)dayspriortoopeningoffacility,provideone(1)four(4)hourdayofon-

siteorientationandtechnicalinstructiononuseandcleaningproceduresapplicationofproductsand

systemsspecifiedherein.

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SECTION123570.21MEDICATIONCABINET

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

ThissectioncoversaMedicationCabinetconsistingofformedacrylicplasticcabinetsequipped

withself-containedrefrigerator(s),medicinedistributionbinsandpockets,barcodescanner,

integratedcomputerworkstationandprogramming,andassociatedaccessoriesforthestorage

ofmedicinesanddrugs.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Forelectricalconnectionsandavailablevoltagesseeelectricalsectionsofthespecificationsand

thedrawings.

1.3 MANUFACTURER’SQUALIFICATIONS

A. Medicationcabinetshallbeproductofmanufacturersregularlyengagedinmanufacturing

cabinetsoftypespecified.

B. Basis-of-DesignProduct/Manufacturer:TocoordinatewiththeHospital’sexistingmedication

distributionanddispensingsystems,andforpurposesofongoingmaintenanceandparts

suppliesrelatedthereto,providethefollowingproducts:

“PyxisMedStation”4000SeriescabinetsasmanufacturedbyCareFusion,ofSanDiego,

CA.

C. OthermanufacturersmaybeproposedasasubstitutionrequestforapprovalbytheCOpriorto

receiptofbidproposals.Providecompletecomparativeinformationforreview,toverifythat

theproposed,alternativeproductisequaltotheprojectspecified.

1.4ELECTRICALSTANDARDS

A. CabinetshallhavebeentestedforconformancewithNFPAPamphletNo.70.

B. BodyofcabinetshallhaveanUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,labelasevidencethattheNFPA

requirementshavebeenmet.

1.5SUBMITTALS

A. InaccordancewithSection013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES,furnish

thefollowing:

B. ShopDrawings:Medicationcabinet,showingdesign,materials,constructionandinstallation.

C. Manufacturers'Certificates:Certificatesignedbymanufacturerthatservicingofcomponent

partscanbemadefromthefrontofthecabinet.


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1.6EQUIPMENTMANUAL

Thesuppliershallfurnishwitheachcabinettwocopiesofthemanufacturers'equipmentmanual

containinginstallation,operationandmaintenanceinstructions,partslistshowingpartnumber

andsourceofsupplyandelectricaldataandconnectiondiagramsforallutilities.




B. FederalSpecifications(Fed.Spec.):

AA-R-2llH...................................Refrigerators,Mechanical,Household(ElectricalSelf-contained)


A167-99(R2009)........................StainlessandHeat-resistingChromium-NickelSteelPlate,Sheet

andStrip

D4802-10...................................AcrylicPlasticSheet


A112.18.1-05.............................PlumbingFixtureFittings


70-11..........................................NationalElectricalCode

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. AcrylicPlastic:ASTMD4802.

2.2FABRICATION

A. Themedicationcabinetmustconsistofthefollowingcomponentunits:

1. 1each:6-drawermainunit–22.8”Wx27”Dx54.3”high,and

2. 1each:7drawerauxiliaryunit–22.8”Wx27”Dx47”H,and

3. 2each:refrigeratedtowers,31”Wx28”Dx79.5”High


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PART3-EXECUTION

3.1FASTENINGSANDANCHORAGE

A. Unitsaremobile,andarenotrequiredtobeanchored.

3.2INSTALLATION

A. Assemblycomponentsandsetinplace.

3.3INSPECTION

A. Uponcompletionoftheinstallation,themanufacturershallchecktheoperationofthe

equipmentandthehardware,andexaminethefinishfordamage.

B. Manufacturershallreportinwritingthattheinstallationissatisfactoryandshallinclude

informationconcerningminoradjustmentsandminorrepairswhichmayberequiredforfinal

acceptancebytheResidentEngineer.

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SECTION123600COUNTERTOPS

PART1-GENERAL

1.1DESCRIPTION

A. Thissectionspecifiescaseworkcountertopswithintegralaccessories.

B. Integralaccessoriesinclude:

1. Sinkswithtrapsanddrains.

1.2RELATEDWORK

A. Colorandpatternsofcountertops:RefertoDrawings.

B. DIVISION22,PLUMBING.

C. DIVISION26,ELECTRICAL.

1.3SUBMITTALS

A. SubmitinaccordancewithSECTION013323,SHOPDRAWINGS,PRODUCTDATA,AND

SAMPLES.

B. ShopDrawings

1. Showdimensionsofsectionandmethodofassembly.

2. Showdetailsofconstructionat1/2scale.

C. Samples:

1. 150mm(6inch)squaresampleseachtop.

2. Frontedge,backsplash,endsplashandcorewithsurfacematerialandbooking.




B. AmericanHardboardAssociation(AHA):


C. CompositePanelAssociation(CPA):

A208.1-09..................................Particleboard


A112.18.1-12.............................PlumbingSupplyFittings

A112.1.2-12...............................AirGapsinPlumbingSystem

A112.19.3-08(R2004).................StainlessSteelPlumbingFixtures(DesignedforResidentialUse)

E. AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM):


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A167-99(R2009)........................StainlessandHeat-ResistingChromium-NickelSteelPlate,Sheet

andStrip

A1008-10...................................Steel,Sheet,Cold-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,HighStrength,Low

Alloy

D256-10.....................................PendulumImpactResistanceofPlastic

D570-98(R2005).........................WaterAbsorptionofPlastics

D638-10.....................................TensilePropertiesofPlastics

D785-08.....................................RockwellHardnessofPlasticsandElectricalInsulatingMaterials

D790-10.....................................FlexuralPropertiesofUnreinforcedandReinforcedPlasticsand

ElectricalInsulatingMaterials

D4690-99(2005).........................Urea-FormaldehydeResinAdhesives

F. FederalSpecifications(FS):

A-A-1936....................................Adhesive,Contact,NeopreneRubber

G. U.S.DepartmentofCommerce,ProductStandards(PS):

PS1-95.......................................ConstructionandIndustrialPlywood

H. NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation(NEMA):

LD3-05.......................................HighPressureDecorativeLaminates

PART2-PRODUCTS

2.1MATERIALS

A. SolidPolymer“solidsurface”Material:

1. FilledMethylMethacrylicPolymer.

2. Performancepropertiesrequired:

Property Result Test

Elongation 0.3%min. ASTMD638

Hardness 90RockwellM ASTMD785

Gloss(600Gordon) 5-20 NEMALD3.1

Colorstability Nochange NEMALD3except200hour

Abrasionresistance NolossofpatternMaxweardepth0.0762mm(0.003

in)-10000cycles

NEMALD3


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Property Result Test

Waterabsorptionweight(5max)

24hours0.9 ASTMD-570

Izodimpact 14N·m/m(0.25ft-lb/in)

ASTMD256(MethodA)

Impactresistance Nofracture NEMALD-3900mm(36")drop1kg(2lb.)ball

Boilingwatersurfaceresistance

Novisiblechange NEMALD3

Hightemperatureresistance

Slightsurfacedulling NEMALD3

3. Castintosheetformandbowlform.

4. Colorthroughoutwithsubtleveiningthroughthickness.

5. Jointadhesiveandsealer:Manufacturerssiliconeadhesiveandsealantforjoiningmethyl

methacrylicpolymersheet.

6. Bio-basedproductswillbepreferred.

2.2SINKS

A. MoldedResin:

1. Castormoldedinonepiecewithinteriorcorners25mm(oneinch)minimumradius.

2. Minimumthicknessofsidesandends13mm(1/2inch),bottom16mm(5/8inch).

3. Moldedresinoutletfordrainandstandpipeoverflow.

4. Provideclampingcollarpermittingconnectionto38mm(1-1/2inch)or50mm(2inch)

wasteoutletandtrap,makingsealedbutnotpermanentconnection.

B. StainlessSteel:

1. ANSI/ASMEA112.19.3,Type304.

2. Selfrimforplasticlaminateorsimilartopswithconcealedfasteners.

3. Flatrimforweldedintostainlesssteeltops.

4. Ledgebackorledgesideswithholestoreceiverequiredfixtureswhenmountedon

countertop.

5. Applyfireresistantsounddeadeningmaterialtounderside.

C. Stainlesssteelcircularorovalshapedbowl.

D. SinksofMethylMethacrylicPolymer:


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1. Minimum19mm(3/4inch)thick,castintobowlshapewithoverflowtodrain.

2. Provideforunderhunginstallationtocountertop.

3. Provideopeningsfordrain.

2.3TRAPSANDFITTINGS

A. MaterialasspecifiedinDIVISION22,PLUMBING.

B. ForMoldedResinSinks:

1. ChemicalresistingP-trapsandfittingsforchemicalwasteservice.

2. Providetrapswithcleanoutplugeasilyremovablewithouttools.

C. ForStainlessSteelSinks:

1. EithercastorwroughtbrassorstainlesssteelP-trapsanddrainfittings;ASMEA112.18.1

2. Flatstrainer,exceptwherecupstraineroroverflowstandpipespecified.

a. Providecupstrainerincabinettype1B.

b. Providestainlesssteeloverflowstandpipetowithin38mm(1-1/2inches)ofsinkrim.

3. Exposedsurfacechromiumplatedfinish.

D. Plastertraps:

1. Castironbodywithporcelainenamelexteriorfinish.

2. 50mm(2inch)femalethreadedsideinletandoutlet.

3. Removablegalvanizedcagehavingintegralbafflesandreplaceablebrassscreens.

4. Removablegasketedcover.

5. Minimumoveralldimensions:350x350x400mmhigh(14x14x16inches)with175mm(7

inch)waterseal.

6. Non-siphoningandeasilyaccessibleforcleaning.

E. AirGapFittings:ASMEA112.1.2.

F. MethylMethacrylicPolymerSinkTraps:

1. Castorwroughtbrasswithflatgridstrainer,off-settailpiece,adjustable38x32mm(1-1/2

x11/4-inch)Ptrap.

2. Chromiumplatedfinish.

2.4WATERFAUCETS

A. ASMEA112.18.1.

1. Castorforgedbrass,compressiontypewithreplaceableseatandstemassemblyor

replaceablecartridge.

2. Indexedleverhandleseitherwithorwithouthead.


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3. Gooseneckminimumclearanceabovecountertopof190mm(7-1/2inches),bent180

degreesforverticaldischarge.

4. Swingspoutselevatedtoclearhandles.

5. Exposedbrasssurfaceschromiumplated.

6. Castcombinationhotandcoldfixturewithonepiecebodyformultipleoutlets.

7. Adaptertypeconnectionwhichwillpermitfieldconversionofswingspoutstofixedor

gooseneckgroutsorviceversa.

8. PedestalsTopforLaboratoryorPharmacy:

a. Moderndesigntaperedtoaroundbase,factoryassembledandtested.

b. Brassshanks,locknutsandwashersforattachingtotoporcurbs.

B. Laminarflowcontroldeviceonspouts.

C. AutomaticControlledFaucets.

1. Infra-redphotocellsensorandasolenoidvalvetocontrolwaterflowautomatically.

2. Breakinglightbeamactivateswaterflow.

3. Waterstopswhenusermovesawayfromlightbeam.

C. LaboratoryandPharmacyFaucets:

1. Female9mm(3/8inch)IPSthreadedoutletforattachmentoffilterpumps,hose

connectors,anti-hosenozzle,orlaminarflowcontroldeviceonspoutend.

2. Provideangletypevacuumbreakerforfixture,designedforlowflow,withbuilt-infloating

diskandrenewableseatinvacuumbreakerbody.

2.5FIXTUREIDENTIFICATION

A. Codefixtureswithfullviewplasticindexbuttons.

B. Usefollowingcolorsandcodes:

SERVICE COLOR CODE COLOROFLETTERS

ColdWater DarkGreen CW White

HotWater Red HW White

LaboratoryAir Orange AIR Black

FuelGas DarkBlue GAS White

LaboratoryVacuum Yellow VAC Black

DistilledWater White DW Black

DeionizedWater White DI Black

Oxygen LightGreen OXY White


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SERVICE COLOR CODE COLOROFLETTERS

Hydrogen Pink H Black

Nitrogen Gray N Black

AllOtherGases LightBlue CHEM.SYM. Black

2.6COUNTERTOPS

A. Fabricateinlargestsectionspracticable.

B. Fabricatewithjointsflushontopsurface.

C. Fabricatecountertopstooverhangfrontofcabinetsandendofassemblies25mm(oneinch)

exceptwhereagainstwallsorcabinets.

D. Provide1mm(0.039inch)thickmetalplateconnectorsorfasteningdevices(exceptepoxyresin

tops).

E. Joinedgesinachemicalresistantwaterproofcementorepoxycement,exceptweldmetaltops.

F. Fabricatewithendsplasheswhereagainstwallsorcabinets.

G. SplashBacksandEndSplashes:

1. Notlessthan19mm(3/4inch)thick.

2. Height100mm(4inches)unlessnotedotherwise.

3. Laboratoriesandpharmacyheightsorwherefixturesoroutletsoccur:Notlessthan150mm

(6inches)unlessnotedotherwise.

4. Fabricateepoxysplashbackinmaximumlengthspracticalofthesamematerial.

H. Drillorcutoutforsinks,andpenetrations.

1. Accuratelycutforsizeofpenetration.

2. CutoutforVL81photographicenlargercabinet.

a. Finishcutouttofitflushwithverticalsideofcabinet,allowingadjustableshelftofitinto

cutoutspaceofcabinetatcountertoplevel.Finishcutoutsurfaceasanexposededge.

b. Providebracesunderenlargerspacetosupportnotlessthan45kg(100pounds)

centeredonopeningsidealongbacksplash.

I. MethylMethacrylicPolymerTops:

1. Fabricatecountertopofmethylmethacrylicpolymercastsheet,19mm(3/4inch)thick.

2. Fabricatebacksplashandendsplashtoheightshown.

3. Fabricateskirttodepthshown.

4. Fabricatewithmarineedgewheresinksoccur.


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5. Fabricateinonepieceforfulllengthfromcornertocornerupto3600mm(12feet).

6. Joinpieceswithadhesivesealant.

7. Cutoutcountertopforlavatories,plumbingtrim.

8. Provideconcealedfastenersandepoxycementforanchorageofsinkstocountertop.

R. CounterTopsforInterchangeableFurniture:Countertops,unlessotherwiseshown,aretobe

capableofverticaladjustmentof150mm(6inches).Fabricatetops,exceptCRS,inincrements

ofunitsoverwhichtheyfitwithmaximumlengthnottoexceed1950mm(78inches).Top

sectionshallcoverasmanycabinetunitsaspossible.Horizontaljointsincountertopsatservice

stripandacrossdepthofcounterarebewatertightwheninplacebutofatypethatcanbe

easilyseparatedandresetwhencountertopismovedupordown.FabricateCRStopsin

maximumlengthspracticable,withfieldjointsweldedandgroundsmoothtomatchadjacent

surfaces.Securelyfastentosupportingrailswithheavymetalfasteningdevices,orwithscrews,

throughpiercedslotsinsuchrails.Fabricateverticalsplashbackandreagentshelfinmaximum

lengthpracticableofsamematerialasworkingsurface,exceptfinishthicknessshallbe19mm

(3/4inch).

PART3-EXECUTION

3.1INSTALLATION

A. Beforeinstallingcountertopsverifythatwallsurfaceshavebeenfinishedasspecifiedandthat

mechanicalandelectricalservicelocationsareasrequired.

B. Securecountertopstosupportingrailsofcabinetswithmetalfasteningdevices,orscrews

throughpiercedslotsinrails.

1. Wheretype,sizeorspacingoffasteningsisnotshownorspecified,submitshopdrawings

showingproposedfasteningsandmethodofinstallation.

2. Useroundheadboltsorscrews.

3. Useepoxyorsiliconetofastentheepoxyresincountertopstothecabinets.

4. Usewoodorsheetmetalscrewsforwoodorplasticlaminatetops;minimumpenetration

intotop16mm(5/8inch),screwsizeNo8,or10.

C. RubberMoldings:

1. Whereshowninstallmoldingwithbuttjointsinhorizontalrunsandmiteredjointsat

cornerswhereceramictileoccursomitmolding.

2. Fastenmoldingtowallandtosplashbacksandsplashendswithadhesive.


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D. Sinks

1. Installstainlesssteelsinkinplasticlaminatetopswithepoxycompoundtoformwatertight

sealundershelfrim.

a. Inlaboratoryandpharmacyfitstainlesssteelsinkwithoverflowstandpipe.

b. Installfaucetsandfittingsonsinkledgeswithwatertightsealswhereshown.

2. Installmoldedresinsinkswithepoxycompoundtoformwatertightsealwithundersideof

moldedresintop.

a. Installsinkwithnotlessthantwochannelsupportswiththreadedrodsandnutsateach

end,expansionboltedtomoldedresintop.

b. Designsupportforatwicethefullsinkweight.

c. Installwithoverflowstandpipes.

3. Installmethylmethacrylicpolymersinksinmanufacturersrecommendedadhesivesealeror

epoxycompoundtoundersideofmethylmethacrylicpolymercountertop.

a. Boltorscrewtocountertoptopreventseparationofbowlandfractureofadhesive

sealantjoint.

b. Installdrainandtrapstosink.

E. Faucets,Fixtures,andOutlets:

1. Sealopeningbetweenfixtureandtop.

2. Securetotopwithmanufacturersstandardfittings.

F. RangeTops,ElectricalOutlets,FilmViewer:

1. Setincutoutswithmanufacturersgasketsealingjointwithtoptopreventwaterleakage.

2. Installcontrolunitandelectricoutletswhereshown.Sealescutcheonplateatlapifon

counterortoptopreventwaterleakage.

3.2PROTECTIONANDCLEANING

A. Tightlycoverandprotectagainstdirt,water,andchemicalormechanicalinjury.

B. Cleanatcompletionofwork.

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