01 61 00 - Product Requirements.pdf

01 61 00 - Product Requirements

1.0 General

1.1 Section Includes

A. Products.

B. Product delivery requirements.

C. Product storage and handling requirements.

D. Product options.

E. Equipment electrical characteristics and components.

1.2 Definitions

A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for

Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent:

1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

3. “Or Equal” Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.

B. Basis of Design Product: The Project was designed generally around the first or singularly named manufacturers. Where a specific manufacturer's product is named, including make or model number or other designation, it is to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics. If the Contractor chooses to furnish an alternately named manufacturer or product, a substitution request must be made in accordance with the Contract Documents.

1.3 Products

A. At minimum, the Contractor shall comply with specified requirements and reference standards.

B. Specified products define standard of quality, type, function, dimension, appearance, and performance required.

C. The Contractor shall furnish products of qualified manufacturers that are suitable for intended use. Furnish products of each type by single manufacturer unless specified otherwise. Confirm that manufacturer's production capacity can provide sufficient product, on time, to meet Project requirements.

D. Domestic Products: Except where specified otherwise, domestic products are required and interpreted to mean products mined, manufactured, fabricated, or produced in

United States or its territories.

1.4 Product Delivery Requirements

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

1. Transport and handle products according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed container or packaging, complete with labels/instructions for storing, handling, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

3. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

4. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products; use methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

5. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project Site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces:

a. Coordinate delivery with installation to ensure minimum storage for items that are hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

1.5 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

1. Store and protect products according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. Store products with seals and labels intact and legible.

3. Store sensitive products in weathertight, climate-controlled enclosures in an environment suitable to product.

4. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place products on sloped supports aboveground.

5. Provide off-Site storage and protection when Site does not permit on-Site storage or protection.

6. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products.

7. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in well-drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign matter.

B. Provide equipment and personnel to store products; use methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

C. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.

1.6 Product Options

A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Products complying with specified reference standards or description.

B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Products of one of manufacturers named and complying with Specifications; no options or substitutions allowed.

C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with Provision for

Substitutions: Submit Request for Substitution for any manufacturer not named, according to Section 01 25 00 - Substitution Procedures.

2.0 Products

2.1 Product Selection Procedures

A. General Product Requirements: The Contractor shall provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and that are new at time of installation:

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

3. Engineer reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents, at no additional cost to the

Owner.

B. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Product: Where Specifications name a single product and manufacturer, the

Contractor shall provide the named product. Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers, provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements.

2. Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source, the Contractor shall provide a product by the named manufacturer or equal source that complies with requirements. Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers' names, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed that complies with requirements.

3. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and manufacturer, the Contractor shall provide the specified product. Where Contract Drawings and

Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named provide named product. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for consideration of an unnamed product or system.

4. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, the Contractor shall select a product that complies with other specified requirements:

a. Standard Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "standard range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Owner and Engineer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that does not include premium items.

b. Full Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "full range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Owner and Engineer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

c. By submission of their bid, the Contractor acknowledges the requirements of this section. The Contractor shall not be due any additional monies for selections by the Engineer or Owner which are consistent with this section, even if the Contractor made different assumptions during bidding.

3.0 Execution - Not Used.

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