017836 Warranties R2.pdf

PPPL Warranties Requirements August 2023

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SECTION 017836 – WARRANTIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General:

1. The following applies to this section:

a. PPPL General Provisions for Non-Commercial Subcontracts Part G - Provisions & Conditions for Fixed Price Construction Subcontracts

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. General Guarantee of Work

2. Preparation and submittal of warranties.

3. Time and Schedule of submittals.

B. Related Sections:

1. SECTION 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

2. Individual specifications sections for warranties, guarantees, and service and maintenance contracts required for specific products or work.

1.3 GUARANTEE

A. The General Construction Subcontractor is required to provide the warranty for work performed, including rework and installation, labor, and material, where applicable. Warranty shall be for period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-21 and PPPL Subcontract General Provisions and Special Terms and Conditions for Construction Subcontracts

B. Warranty for equipment, subsystems, and manufactured components shall be for a period of 12 months from the date of being put into use as documented by Certificate of Occupancy. The warranty obligation includes field labor and material to remedy the problem, as well as replacement of defective parts, components, any whole equipment items as may be required. All manufacturer normal warranties that go beyond the warranty as described above shall remain in force and turned over to

PPPL.

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C. Whenever a warranty or guarantee provision is included in the specifications, Subcontractor's responsibility for defects after the stated performance period in the warranty or guarantee shall be at a minimum as provided in the General Provisions Clause A21.

D. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Subcontract Documents.

Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Subcontractor of obligations under requirements of the Subcontract Documents.

E. All materials and equipment shall meet all manufacturer specifications to obtain a minimum system warranty established by the manufacturer.

1.4 FORM OF SUBMITTALS

A. Bind in commercial quality 8-1/2 x 11 inches, three side-ring type "D" binders with durable plastic cover.

B. Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title WARRANTIES. Identify with title of project; name, address, and telephone number of Subcontractor and equipment supplier; and name of responsible company principal.

C. Table of Contents: Neatly typed, in the sequence of the table of contents of the project manual with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section in which specified and the name of product or work item.

D. Separate each warranty with index tab sheets keyed to the table of contents listing.

Provide full information using separate typed sheets as necessary. List Subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer with name, address, and telephone number of responsible company principal.

E. In addition to the hard copy submittals described above, submit an electronic copy in accordance with Section 013300 Submittals.

1.5 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Obtain warranties, guarantees, bonds, and service and maintenance subcontracts executed in quadruplicate by responsible Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, within 14 calendar days after acceptance of the applicable item of work. Except for items put into use with PPPL’s permission, leave date of beginning of time of warranty until the date of substantial completion is determined.

B. Provide a copy of each warranty/guarantee and service subcontract issued. Include an information sheet for PPPL personnel giving:

1. Proper procedures in the event of failure

2. Required maintenance to maintain subcontracts

3. Instances which might affect the validity of subcontracts

C. Verify that documents are in proper form, comply with subcontract documents, contain full information, and are notarized.

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D. Co-execute submittals when required.

E. Retain warranties until time specified for submittal.

F. Submit three original, signed copies, each, and an electronic copy.

1.6 TIME OF SUBMITTALS

A. For equipment or component parts of equipment put into service during construction with PPPL’s permission, submit documents within 14 calendar days after acceptance of said equipment by PPPL.

B. Make other submittals within 14 calendar days after date of substantial completion, prior to final application for payment.

C. For items of work for which acceptance is delayed beyond the date of substantial completion, submit within 14 calendar days after acceptance, listing the date of acceptance as the beginning of the warranty period.

1.7 SPECIFIC WARRANTIES

A. Specific warranties of construction items, called out in individual sections of divisions 2 through 33 shall take precedence over the warranties stated above.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used

END OF SECTION 017836