024100 Demolition.doc

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Section 024100

DEMOLITION

PART 1 ‑ GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies demolition and removal of buildings, portions of buildings, utilities, other structures and debris from trash dumps shown.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A.

Safety Requirements: Section 01010, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B.

Disconnecting utility services prior to demolition: Section 01010, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C.

Reserved items which are to remain the property of the Government: Section 01010, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 PROTECTION:

A.

Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures.

B.

Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

C.

Provide enclosed dust chutes with control gates from each floor to carry debris to truck beds or trash dumps and govern flow of material into truck or trash dumps. Provide overhead bridges of tight board or prefabricated metal construction at dust chutes to protect persons and property from falling debris.

D.

Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to keep dust to a minimum.

E.

In addition, to previously listed fire and safety rules to be observed in performance of work, include following:

1.

No wall or part of wall shall be permitted to fall outwardly from structures.

2.

Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment that might cause a fire is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Instruct all possible users in use of fire extinguishers.

3.

Keep hydrants clear and accessible at all times. Prohibit debris from accumulating within a radius of 4500 mm (15 feet) of fire hydrants.

1.4 UTILITY SERVICES:

A.

Demolish and remove outside utility service lines shown to be removed.

B.

Remove abandoned outside utility lines that would interfere with installation of new utility lines and new construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION:

A.

Completely demolish and remove all appurtenances related or connected thereto, as noted below:

B.

Debris shall become property of Contractor and shall be disposed of by him, off the Medical Center.

C.

Remove and legally dispose of all materials, from trash dumps required. Materials removed shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable federal, state or local permits, rules and/or regulations.

3.2 CLEAN‑UP:

On completion of work of this section and after removal of all debris, leave site in clean condition satisfactory to Contracting Officer Representative. Clean‑up shall include off the Medical Center disposal of all items and materials not required to remain property of the Government as well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition operations.

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