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PPPL Temporary Facilities and Controls Requirements August 2023

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SECTION 015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The following applies to this section:

1. PPPL General Provisions for Non-Commercial Subcontracts

Part G - Provisions & Conditions for Fixed Price Construction Subcontracts

2. Related requirements in other Subcontract Documents including, but not necessarily limited to, the Subcontract Drawings and Specifications.

B. Related Sections:

1. SECTION 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

2. SECTION 017419 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

C. Related requirements in other Subcontract Documents listed in the Agreement.

D. Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work under this Section.

E. All temporary facilities, utilities, equipment, field office, traffic control and protection, electrical work, etc. are subject to PPPL’s review and approval before any work is commenced.

F. Relocation of any temporary facilities or controls for the convenience of the Work shall be at no additional cost to PPPL.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Temporary electricity

2. Telephone service

3. Temporary water service

4. Temporary sanitary facilities

5. Portable hand washing facilities

6. Temporary ventilation

7. Barriers

8. Traffic control

9. Environmental controls

10. Protection of installed work

11. Protection of existing property

12. Site security

13. Progress cleaning and waste removal

14. Field offices and sheds

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1.3 REFERENCES

A. The following documents form a part of these specifications to the extent stated herein:

1. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH):

a. ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual

2. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA):

a. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide detailed submittals describing plans for complying with each of the requirements for temporary facilities and controls as presented in this section.

B. Submittals shall include drawings showing plans and details of proposed facilities, written descriptions of proposed facilities and procedures, vendors' literature, and all other information necessary to fully describe the proposed temporary facilities and controls for each construction work area.

C. The Subcontractor shall prepare a site Logistics Plan detailing the impacts and plans to mitigate conflicts with existing conditions and operations. The Logistics Plan shall be updated by the Subcontractor as needed to inform the owner and subcontractors of any change in conditions impacting the site. The Logistics plan shall be submitted for PPPL review and approval 10 days following the Notice to Proceed.

1.5 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. See Terms and Conditions of the Subcontract. As soon as possible after award of the subcontract, notify PPPL of Power Requirements. Installation shall be done by the Subcontractor and shall conform to electrical codes. Subcontractor shall submit drawings for temporary power to PPPL for review and approval.

B. Temporary utilities, equipment and field office installations, traffic controls, and other temporary facilities are subject to review by PPPL before purchase of any items or commencement of work.

C. Provide temporary power drawing to PPPL to review and approve. The Subcontractor will then perform arc flash calculations and provide arc flash labels. The process of the Subcontractor performing calculations and providing arc flash labels is 5-7 days and no energization can be commenced without these labels.

D. Conditions:

1. Subcontractor shall be responsible for connections/tie-ins to electricity from PPPL on-site sources.

2. Exercise reasonable care to conserve PPPL -furnished power and take the following minimal energy conservation measures:

a. Turn off all unnecessary construction lights and equipment at the close of each workday.

b. Set thermostats in the construction office and any other facilities under Subcontractor's control at the following: 78°F for cooling and 65°F for heating.

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c. Install a 7-day time clock on construction offices and any other facilities under Subcontractor's control that will provide for off-hour as well as weekend electrical power shutdown.

3. PPPL does not guarantee amounts available nor will PPPL be responsible for interruptions in service.

4. Temporary service installed by and for Subcontractor shall be removed and utilities restored to their initial condition by the Subcontractor at the completion of the subcontract.

5. Provide and maintain the electrical power distribution system downstream of PPPL -furnished electrical service.

6. Temporary power connection shall be per NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, applicable sections including Article 590, and PPPL requirements.

Subcontractor to submit drawings showing routing of temporary power and include all back-up information including, but not limited to power survey and analysis.

7. All Temporary Facilities & Controls to comply with OSHA Illumination Standard 29 CFR 1926.56.

8. Temporary generator power, if needed, shall be provided by the Subcontractor.

1.6 TEMPORARY LIGHTING

A. Construction Lighting: Work conducted at night or under conditions of deficient daylight and at all times underground shall be suitably lighted to ensure proper work performance and to afford adequate work facilities for inspection and safe working conditions. The lighting shall include appropriate lighting of yard and parking space areas, as well as PPPL’s office space, and all Subcontractor facilities required for construction and support activities at each work area.

B. Lighting shall be directed to ensure safe illuminated working areas and shall also be shielded to minimize nuisance to surrounding users. Glare from temporary lighting shall be mitigated as required and by applicable permits and regulations.

C. Temporary Lighting: The Subcontractor shall provide a general, weatherproof, grounded temporary lighting system in every area of construction to provide sufficient illumination for safe working and traffic conditions. Run circuit wiring generally overhead and rise vertically in locations where it will be least exposed to possible damage from construction operations or other areas of possible damage or abuse.

Protect wiring from construction hazards and mark cords accordingly.

1.7 TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. Voice and data services shall be provided by PPPL.

B. The subcontractor shall coordinate installation of voice/data with PPPL PTR and IT Department.

1.8 PARKING AND SUBCONTRACTOR’S STAGING/STORAGE AREAS

A. The Subcontractor's staging/storage areas shall be as shown or as determined during the pre-construction meeting and illustrated on the site Logistics Plan. PPPL may

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designate and arrange for the Subcontractor's use, a portion of the property for its exclusive use during the term of the subcontract as a storage and shop area for its construction operations on the Work. At completion of Work, the Subcontractor shall return all staging/storage areas to their original condition, including grading and landscaping, as applicable.

B. The Subcontractor's use of staging and storage areas shall be coordinated with the work of adjacent construction subcontracts as specified.

C. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for any off-Site storage or shop areas that may be needed to carry out the work.

D. The Subcontractor shall construct and use separate containment areas at each site for storing hazardous materials used in constructing the Work.

1. For the purpose of this paragraph, hazardous materials to be stored in the separate area are products labeled with any of the following terms:

Warning, Caution, Poisonous, Toxic, Flammable, Corrosive, Reactive, or Explosive. In addition, whether or not so labeled, the following materials shall be stored in the separate area: diesel fuel, gasoline, new and used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, cement, paints, and paint thinners, 2-part epoxy coatings, sealants, asphaltic products, glues, solvents, wood preservatives, sandblast materials, and spill absorbent.

2. Hazardous materials shall be stored in groupings according to the Safety Data Sheets.

3. The Subcontractor shall develop and submit to PPPL a plan for storing the materials above.

4. The separate storage area shall meet the requirements of authorities having jurisdiction over the storage of hazardous materials.

5. The separate storage area shall be inspected by PPPL prior to construction of the area, upon completion of construction of the area, and upon cleanup and removal of the area.

6. Hazardous materials that are delivered in containers shall be stored in the original containers until use. Hazardous materials delivered in bulk shall be stored in containers which meet the requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Maintain traffic and parking areas in a sound condition, free of excavated material, construction equipment, mud, and construction materials. The Subcontractor shall repair breaks, potholes, low areas which collect standing water, and other deficiencies.

1. Subcontractor's vehicles and equipment shall not be permitted to block fire lanes, building entrances or employee parking areas, or access routes required by adjacent construction subcontracts and workers.

2. Provide sufficient parking for construction workers.

3. Vehicle idling is limited to 60 seconds unless the engine is needed to power other equipment. This policy applies to all vehicles at PPPL:

personal, commercial, government, heavy equipment, etc.

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1.9 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE

A. Water: Reasonable amounts of temporary water service will be provided to the Subcontractor from the existing campus water service. The subcontractor shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distributions lines and shall provide backflow-preventers as required.

1.10 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities are not available. Provide and maintain portable chemical toilets for use at locations PPPL has approved and remove them from the site upon completion of the subcontract. Provide adequate facilities and clean and maintain your toilet facilities as required.

1.11 PORTABLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain portable facilities for washing hands at locations PPPL has approved and remove them from the site upon completion of the subcontract.

1.12 TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOLING

A. The Subcontractor shall provide adequate fixed temporary heating and cooling of enclosed construction Work, construction offices, fabrication shops and similar temporary facilities requiring climate control.

B. The maintenance of proper heat, ventilation and adequate drying out of the work are the responsibilities of the Subcontractor and any work damaged by dampness or insufficient or abnormal heat, shall be replaced to the satisfaction of PPPL and at the expense of the Subcontractor.

C. The Subcontractor may employ the permanent heating and cooling system as specified for this project for temporary purposes. The permanent heating and cooling system shall be thoroughly checked, reconditioned, and repaired as required to bring it to the standard required by the specification, at no cost to PPPL.

D. Temporary electric power for construction purposes shall not be used as fuel for electrical resistance heaters except as approved by PPPL

E. All temporary installations required for temporary heating and cooling shall be removed by the Subcontractor, when no longer required, at no cost to PPPL.

1.13 TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

A. Temporary fire protection shall be the responsibility of the subcontractor. Hose connections and hose, water casks, chemical equipment, or other sufficient means shall be provided for fighting fires in the temporary structures and other portions of the Work, and responsible persons shall be designated and instructed in the operation of such fire apparatus so as to prevent or minimize the hazard of fire. The Subcontractor's fire protection program shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 241.

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1.14 TEMPORARY VENTILATION

A. Ventilate enclosed areas to achieve curing of materials, to dissipate humidity, and to prevent inhalation exposure and potential contamination caused by the generation of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases. Use ventilation to maintain the concentrations of air contaminants below standards applicable at PPPL. Provide ventilation in accordance with ACGIH "Industrial Ventilation Manual."

1.15 BARRIERS

A. Provide and maintain suitable temporary barricades, fences, or other structures as required for the protection of public traffic and employees; provide walks around any obstructions; and maintain on or near the construction sufficient light to protect all personnel from injury.

B. Provide and maintain temporary dust-proof partitions between construction areas (new or existing building) and areas occupied by PPPL. Partitions shall be constructed of metal studs, sheathing, and insulation and shall be sealed top and bottom in order to obtain a dust-tight seal. A fire rated temporary partition installation may be required depending on the specific area/condition encountered.

C. Provide a PPE free entrance and path to the main field office for visitor sign-in.

D. Provide and maintain signage at all site entrances with company name, project name, and name and contact info for subcontractor PM, superintendent, PPPL PTR and CM.

Signs shall include: Danger: Construction Area; Do Not Enter. Visitors shall obtain release from PPPL PTR/CM, sign in at the field office, know the current hazards and conditions, and be escorted. Additional info on that sign or a separate sign shall be a list of required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, safety-toed work boots, and long pants.

E. Provide and maintain protective closure facilities, such as roofing, canopies, and/or seals at existing buildings where connections or modifications are being made, to prevent the entry of rain and other weather elements so that equipment, facilities, and structure are protected and retained in operating condition.

F. Protect vehicular traffic, PPPL parked vehicles, stored materials, site, and structures from damage.

1.16 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Give at least 48-hour notice to PPPL PTR/CM whenever large shipments or deliveries are expected at the jobsite.

B. Provide full-time, trained flaggers and adequate traffic control whenever heavy equipment or trucks are crossing or entering onto all PPPL roads including entrances and exits to PPPL property.

C. All temporary Traffic Control to comply with NJ DOT. Submit Traffic Control Plan to be reviewed and approved by PPPL.

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D. PPPL speed limit in the construction zone is 10 mph.

E. Temporary road closure plans to be reviewed and approved by PPPL.

1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. Dust Control: Perform dust control as required for the alleviation and prevention of any dust nuisance at, or in the vicinity of, the construction site as it pertains to its work.

"Dust nuisance" is defined as airborne soil in sufficient quantity to be visible at any building or location adjacent to the construction site. Methods of dust control shall include:

1. Spraying water, without causing runoff, on loose soil that may become airborne.

2. Covering all stockpiled excavated material containing soil to preclude wind and water erosion and dispersal during storage.

B. Erosion Control: Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than two weeks after initial grading shall be sown with a fast-germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established and/or stabilized using approved soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by PPPL.

C. Water Control: Grade site to drain. Maintain excavations free of water. Provide, operate, and maintain pumping equipment as needed to maintain water-free conditions at no additional cost to PPPL.

D. Provide erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction-based soil disturbances greater than 5,000 square feet as required by the NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39). The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall contain a site map(s) which shows the construction site perimeter, existing and proposed buildings, lots, roadways, storm water collection and discharge points, general topography both before and after construction, and drainage patterns across the project. The plan shall apply Best Management Practices (BMPs) included in the “Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in NJ,” latest edition.

1.18 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

A. Protect installed work and provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections.

B. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in the immediate work area to prevent damage.

1.19 PROTECTION OF EXISTING PROPERTY

A. Protect any and all existing infrastructure, equipment, and property within and en route to the project limits to prevent damage during demolition and construction activities.

B. Protect existing structures and all trees and shrubbery to remain against damage.

Repair or replace structures, streets, curbs, utilities, and landscaping damaged due to Subcontractor's construction activities at no additional cost to PPPL. Replace each tree removed or damaged with two boxed specimens, 6-inch minimum trunk diameter

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of like kind at locations directed by PPPL. Provide for temporary watering of existing trees and ground cover where existing irrigation is disrupted by construction. Replace damaged or removed irrigation at completion of work.

C. The Subcontractor shall provide all temporary means of protection to adjacent areas impacted by the project, including but not limited to asphalt paving, floor protection in hallway/stairs and any interior space, and ground covering for exterior material movements laydown, etc. Existing grass areas utilized for laydown shall require filter fabric with medium aggregate to be removed before restoration of area.

D. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for providing signed and sealed engineering calculations for any loading or rigging of equipment or materials interfacing with PPPL equipment or structure.

1.20 SITE SECURITY

A. Provide and maintain suitable temporary barricades, fences, or other structures as required for the protection of public, traffic, and personnel about the work site, provide walks around and obstruction made in public places; and maintain sufficient light on or near the construction to protect workmen, travelers, and other personnel from injury during all hours of darkness. As needed the Subcontractor shall provide traffic control personnel for work impacting traffic on any PPPL roads.

1.21 PROGRESS CLEANING AND NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL

A. Keep the construction areas clean at all times and remove accumulated debris, non-hazardous waste materials, and rubbish each day in accordance with the Subcontractor's Waste Management Plan. Assign required subcontractor and lower-tier subcontractor manpower to perform clean up and provide dumpsters for rubbish, debris, and nonhazardous waste materials. If, in the opinion of PPPL PM, PTR, or CM the jobsite has not been kept clean and orderly and presents a potential safety or fire hazard, Subcontractor may be required to stop work in the affected area and immediately correct the defects at no additional cost to PPPL, including lost time for clean-up effort. Refer to SECTION 017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES for final cleaning. See SECTION 017419 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL for Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal .

B. All hazardous wastes generated from this project must be disposed of properly. See SECTION 017419 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL for Hazardous Waste Disposal.

1.22 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

A. Provide all temporary storage and office space that may be required at the site for the safe and proper storage of tools, materials, and like items. Locate field offices and sheds where directed by PPPL’s PM, PTR, or CM. Remove field offices and sheds at completion of work and restore areas to original condition. This includes complete removal of stone/aggregate and re-seeding areas accordingly.

B. Prior to installation, submit field office and fencing plans to PPPL demonstrating compliance with all the items below.

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1. Traffic Safety: Provide a traffic Safety Plan. (Plan shall include vehicle barriers and signage as per the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Project parking plan shall be included.

2. Fire Department Access: Maintain unobstructed Fire Department Access to and around the field office. The field office shall not obstruct existing fire access. Plan shall address egress, entrances and fire protection equipment for surrounding areas or buildings.

3. Electrical Safety: Electrical must comply with N.E.C. article 590. Submit engineered temporary power plan to PPPL for approval. Obtain PPPL inspections prior to energizing the field office.

4. Environmental Impact: All field office sites must comply with project specific and PPPL site-specific Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, BMP, approved drainage, fencing and provide for safe pedestrian routes in affected area(s).

5. Fire Exposure to Existing Buildings or Buildings Under Construction:

Place construction field offices a minimum of thirty feet from existing structures or structures under construction, in accordance with NFPA 241-2009, Section 4.2 requirements. Field offices over 20 feet in length will require greater separation distances per the NFPA table. The primary mitigation if a construction field office must be placed closer to the work area is to require a field office of noncombustible construction.

6. Building Identification: Obtain a building address for the field office via the PPPL PTR or CM. Post address on the field office as directed by PPPL to allow identification of the structure by responders during an emergency.

7. Jobsite fence shall be configured such that all personnel must enter the job field office prior to entering the construction site unless otherwise approved by PPPL.

8. Field office electrical panels shall have all ARC FLASH labels as required by PPPL.

1.23 MAINTENANCE OF THE WORK AREA

A. The Subcontractor shall:

1. Maintain the work areas in a safe condition. Remove all accumulations of rubbish and surplus materials at the end of each working day. Restore the work areas to a condition equal to that which existed prior to the start of work and leave them at completion of the subcontract in a clean, orderly fashion.

2. Control accumulation of waste materials and rubbish. Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily. Comply with requirements of NFP A 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris. Enforce requirements strictly. This task includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish work and maintain areas free of dust and other contaminants during finishing operations. Utilize dust sweeping compound when cleaning interior spaces.

b. Handle hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste by containerizing properly and disposing of material off-site in a lawful manner.

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c. Sweep all public streets, roads, and pedestrian walkways and dispose of all collected debris on a daily basis.

d. Provide dumpsters at each site or other suitable means of disposing of all construction debris and trash generated by the Subcontractor's forces during the course of construction. See Section 017419 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND DISPOSAL.

e. Construct, operate, and maintain truck wheel wash facilities at each worksite as required to prevent tracking of mud onto public thoroughfares.

1.24 DUST CONTROL

A. The Subcontractor shall practice care to minimize dust generation. The Subcontractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and means required to carry out effective measures whenever and as often as necessary to prevent its operation from producing dust in amounts damaging to property or cultivated vegetation or causing a nuisance to local residents. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from dust originating from its operations.

1.25 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS

A. Remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, and materials prior to final inspection and as directed by the Construction Coordinator.

B. Remove temporary underground installations to the minimum depth required or as indicated on the subcontract documents. Grade site as indicated or restore to original condition.

C. Clean and repair damage caused by work or use of temporary work.

1. Restore existing and pertinent facilities used during construction to original condition.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS