1. Supplemental Specifications.pdf

PINEHURST WORK CENTER BUILDING SIDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT

LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01010 – Summary of Work

Section 01301 – Mobilization

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTIC

Section 06100 – Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL PROTECTION

Section 07460 – Siding

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Section 09900 – Painting

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The intent of this contract is to provide building repairs for one (1) administrative site on the Sequoia National Forest located on the Hume Lake Ranger District.

B. Furnish all labor, equipment and material to accomplish the work under this contract.

Work includes but is not limited to complete or partial siding replacement on five (5) buildings at Pinehurst Work Center as specified, including repairs to wall substrates

(framing and sheathing) as needed, replacement of wood trim only on one (1) building, replacement of two exterior doors on one (1) building, and complete painting of the six

(6) buildings. Optional Work Items include replacement of existing windows with dual pane energy efficient windows in one (1) building.

C. Project Location:

The project site is located on the Sequoia National Forest on the Hume Lake Ranger

District at Pinehurst Work Center (See Vicinity Map).

State of California, County of Fresno, Section 23, Township 14 South, Range 27 East, Mount

Diablo Meridian

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Unit of Measurement:

1. Each (EA). One complete assembly or unit, as described in the specifications;

furnished and installed.

2. Linear Foot (LF). One unit of work measuring one foot in length parallel to the work surface, regardless of width or thickness of material.

3. Lump Sum (LS). One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

4. Square Foot (SF). One unit of work measuring one foot by one foot square, parallel to the work surface.

Method of Measurement:

1. Actual Quantity (AQ). These quantities denote a unit of measurement based on measurement of actual work completed in the field and measured for payment.

2. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required or described in the Contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the Work. They will not be measured.

B. Payment:

1. For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, as shown on the drawings, and as staked in the field.

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2. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

Description of Bid (Pay) Items - Descriptions of bid items in this section are an abbreviated explanation of pay items and may not include all requirements to complete the Work required for each item. Contractor should refer to the Schedule of Items, Contract Sections, Drawings, and Specifications for complete details. Mobilization to the project location; wood work; cleaning; demolition of existing features, and removal off of Forest Service land is considered incidental to the following pay items.

1. Item No. 01301(01) – Mobilization: Item consists of all preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site to complete the related work. Progress payments shall be made in accordance with section 01301. There shall be no separate mobilization paid under this contract except where specified in this Section.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

2) Method of measurement: Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

2. Items No. 06100 - (01A, 01B, 01C, 01D, and 01E) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete wall substrate repairs, including deteriorated framing, bottom plate, and diagonal sheeting.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Square Foot (SF)

2) Method of measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ)

3. Items No. 07460 - (01A, 01B, 01C, 01D, and 01E) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete the siding and repairs on the (6) building #’s 1509, 2011, 2206, 2500, and 1119. All siding material (Fiber cement board or T-111 siding as Shown on the Drawings), wood for building repairs, building vapor barrier, including all fasteners, vent screens, and accessories for the six buildings are considered incidental to this item. All new trim for windows, doors, edges, soffit closures, vent screens, and bottom drip edge/water board are considered incidental to this item, unless otherwise noted.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Square Foot (SF)

4. Items No. 07460 - (02A) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete exterior door replacement on building 2011 as shown on the drawings. All new materials, accessories, and labor for door replacement are considered incidental to this item.

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a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Each (EA)

2) Method of measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ)

5. Items No. 07460 - (03A) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete trim replacement on building 1119A. All new trim and accessories for windows and building corners are incidental to this item.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Linear Foot (LF)

6. Items No. 09900 - (01A, 01B, 01C, 01D, 01E, and 01F) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete exterior painting of the buildings, siding, trim, fascia, eaves, and soffits.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Lump Sum (LS)

2) Method of measurement: Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ)

7. Optional Bid Items No. 07460 - (04A, 04B, 04C, 04D, and 04E) – Item consists of providing the supplies, materials, and labor necessary to complete window replacement on building 2011. All new materials, accessories, and labor for window replacement are considered incidental to this item.

a. Measurement and Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the unit price as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

1) Unit of measurement: Each (EA)

2) Method of measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. The specifications establish the construction procedures and materials to be employed throughout. All work shall be completed in accordance with these specifications and project drawings.

B. Submit shop drawings for approval for all components that are in variance from that specified or SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or that varies in dimension, configuration, etc. The Government retains the right to reject any component or system that is not fully comparable to that specified herein.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals for review and approval as follows at least seven days prior to the start of work.

1. Contractor’s construction schedule showing the planned completion of work by date and location.

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2. Product data with manufacturer’s installation and maintenance recommendations as appropriate for cement board siding, vapor barrier, paint and other products as required which are planned to be incorporated into the work. Submit two copies for review; one set will be returned.

1.5 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

A. No dumping of waste products of any type will be permitted. All waste shall be transported to an approved sanitary landfill disposal off Forest Service lands.

B. The Contractor may use the toilet facilities at the facility where the work is being performed. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees if the toilet buildings are not utilized.

C. Materials for construction, construction vehicles and equipment may be stockpiled and staged at the project site in an area designated by the Contracting Officer.

D. The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work and materials during the construction period.

E. The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding the public and employees from construction operations.

F. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Contract Section C.6 SPECIAL

CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK.

1.7 DEMOLITION

A. All trash, debris, items designated to be removed, and other waste generated as a result of demolition under this specification become property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Forest Service lands and properly disposed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, regulations, rules and/or codes.

B. All construction debris from utilities construction, and demolition of existing conditions, shall be cleaned up and disposed of off National Forest Land. All clearing debris shall be scattered within the clearing limits after utilities construction is complete, and used as a soil stabilizer to help prevent erosion. All vegetative matter including roots, stumps, and logs must be disposed of off National Forest Lands.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. The project shall be completed within the time frame established by the terms of this contract and according to the approved Schedule of Work.

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B. Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

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SECTION 01301

MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site.

Mobilization includes the obtaining of all permits, insurance, and bonds.

1.2 PERMITS

A. The Government does not purchase building, electrical, plumbing, or encroachment permits. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for such permits. The Contractor, under its program for project quality control, may request and pay for inspection of these items from the local jurisdiction. All other permits remain the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain.

B. The contractor is responsible for the fees and permits required to move oversize loads on state and local roads.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Method of Measurement: Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

B. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS). The Government will only pay for the initial project mobilization. Additional project mobilizations, regardless of cause, will not be paid. Mobilization is shown on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS as one pay item:

Mobilization, Item No. 01301(01). The Contractor shall apportion the appropriate amounts of mobilization attributed to each pay item; however, the provisions of

Subsection 1.3.C. apply.

C. Progress payment for Mobilization lump sum will be paid as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50 percent of the mobilization item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

3. When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100 percent of the mobilization item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

4. Any portion of the mobilization item in excess of the 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

DIVISION 6

WOOD AND PLASTIC

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SECTION 06100

ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Work under this Section consists of furnishing materials and labor to repair wood framed building wall substrates as required prior to installing new siding. Work may include the following:

1. Framing with dimension lumber.

2. Framing with engineered wood products.

3. Framing with timbers.

4. Wood nailers, and blocking.

5. Sheathing.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

Section 01010 – Summary of Work Section 07460 - Siding

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Rough carpentry includes carpentry work not specified as part of other Sections and generally not exposed, unless otherwise specified.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Specification Section 01010 – Shop Drawings and Submittals. Wood treatment data as follows including chemical treatment manufacturer's instructions for handling, storing, installation, and finishing of treated material.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery and Storage: Keep materials under cover and dry. Protect against exposure to weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack lumber as well as plywood and other panels; provide for air circulation within and around stacks and under temporary coverings including polyethylene and similar materials.

1. For lumber and plywood pressure treated with waterborne chemicals, place spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Codes and Standards

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1. California Building Code, Current Edition.

2. Industry Standards

a. WCLIB Standard Grading Rules No. 16, for Lumber.

b. WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.

c. U.S. Bureau of Standards PS-1, for plywood.

d. Redwood Inspection Service Standard Specifications.

B. Quality of products and installation shall conform to codes and standards referenced above, as applicable.

C. Moisture Content: Air-dry untreated lumber, with sticking both horizontally and vertically, for not less than 30 days prior to installation. Kiln-dry treated lumber to 19 percent moisture content.

D. Grade Stamps: All lumber and plywood shall be grade-stamped.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment will be made as specified in Section 01010.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LUMBER, GENERAL

A. Lumber Standards: Furnish lumber manufactured to comply with PS 20 "American Softwood Lumber Standard" and with applicable grading rules of inspection agencies certified by American Lumber Standards Committee's (ALSC) Board of Review.

B. Inspection Agencies: Inspection agencies and the abbreviations used to reference them with lumber grades and species include the following:

1. RIS - Redwood Inspection Service.

2. WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.

3. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association.

C. Grade Stamps: Provide lumber with each piece factory-marked with grade stamp of inspection agency evidencing compliance with grading rule requirements and identifying grading agency, grade, species, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill.

D. Nominal sizes are indicated, except as shown by detail dimensions. Provide actual sizes as required by PS 20, for moisture content specified for each use.

1. Provide dressed lumber, S4S, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Provide seasoned lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content at time of dressing and shipment for sizes 2 inches or less in nominal thickness, unless otherwise indicated.

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2.2 DIMENSION LUMBER

A. Sill plates in contact with concrete shall be pressure treated douglas fir - No. 1 for structural walls and construction grade for non-structural walls. At non-structural walls, foundation grade redwood may be substituted.

2.3 MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER

A. General: Provide lumber for support or attachment of other construction including cant strips, bucks, nailers, blocking, furring, grounds, stripping, and similar members.

B. Moisture content: 19 percent maximum for lumber items not specified to receive wood preservative treatment.

C. Grade: "Standard" grade light-framing-size lumber of any species or board-size lumber as required. "No. 3 Common" or "Standard" grade boards per WCLIB or WWPA rules or "No. 2 Boards" per SPIB rules.

2.4 CONSTRUCTION PANELS, (PLYWOOD), GENERAL

A. Construction Panel Standards: Comply with PS 1 "U.S. Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Plywood" for plywood construction panels and, for products not manufactured under PS 1 provisions, with APA PRP-108.

B. Trademark: Furnish construction panels that are each factory-marked with APA trademark evidencing compliance with grade requirements.

C. Structural Plywood for roof and wall sheathing shall be Structural I, Grade C-D, exterior glue, thickness to match existing. Span rating of roof sheathing shall be no less than 16/0.

2.5 CONSTRUCTION PANELS FOR BACKING

A. Plywood Backing Panels: For mounting electrical or telephone equipment, provide fire-retardant-treated plywood panels with grade designation, APA C-D PLUGGED EXPOSURE 1, in thickness indicated, or, if not otherwise indicated, not less than 15/32 inch.

2.6 VAPOR BARRIER

A. Tyvek house wrap or other product complying with current codes, as submitted and approved under submittal procedures.

2.7 FASTENERS

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A. General: Provide fasteners of size and type indicated that comply with requirements specified in this article for material and manufacturer.

B. Nails, Wire, Brads, and Staples: FS FF-N-105.

C. Power Driven Fasteners: National Evaluation Report NER-272.

D. Wood Screws: ANSI B18.6.1.

2.8 PRESERVATIVE WOOD TREATMENT BY PRESSURE PROCESS

A. General: Where lumber or plywood is indicated as preservative-treated wood or is specified herein to be treated, comply with applicable requirements of AWPA Standards C2 (Lumber) and C9 (Plywood). Mark each treated item with the AWPB Quality Mark Requirements.

B. Complete fabrication of treated items prior to treatment, where possible. If cut after treatment, coat cut surfaces to comply with AWPA M4. Inspect each piece of lumber or plywood after drying and discard damaged or defective pieces.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION AND WORKMANSHIP, GENERAL

A. Members shall be accurately cut to required dimensions and shall be firmly secured with metal connectors true to the lines, levels, and dimensions indicated, all in accordance with the CBC.

B. Where there is a significant variation in moisture content between individual members, shrinkage shall be allowed for and final connections shall not be made until moisture content of adjacent members has been stabilized. Allow no construction over framing members until final connections and/or adjustments have been made to achieve maximum strength at connections and minimum future movement from shrinkage or expansion.

C. Discard units of material with defects that impair quality of rough carpentry construction and that are too small to use in fabricating rough carpentry with minimum joints or optimum joint arrangement.

3.2 WOOD GROUNDS, NAILERS, BLOCKING, AND SLEEPERS

A. Provide and install wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and sleepers where required for screening or attachment of other work. Form to shapes as needed and cut as required for true line and level of work to be attached. Coordinate location with other work involved.

B. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loading. Countersink bolts and nuts

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3.3 WOOD FRAMING, GENERAL

A. Framing Standard: Comply with National Forest Products Association (N.F.P.A.)

"Manual for House Framing," unless otherwise indicated.

B. Anchor and nail, and to comply with the following:

1. National Evaluation Report No. NER-272 for pneumatic or mechanical driven staples, P-Nails, and allied fasteners.

2. Published requirements of manufacturer of metal framing anchors.

3. "Recommended Nailing Schedule" of referenced framing standard and with

N.F.P.A. "National Design Specifications for Wood Construction."

C. Do not splice structural members between supports.

D. Fire stop concealed spaces of wood framed walls and partitions at each floor level and at the ceiling line of the top story. Where fire stops are not automatically provided by the framing system used, use closely fitted wood blocks of nominal 2-inch-thick lumber of the same width as framing members.

3.5 VAPOR BARRIER

A. Cover sheathing with vapor barrier prior to installation of siding as follows:

1. Install vapor barrier material over entire surface of wall sheathing, and around doors, windows and other openings in accordance with current codes and standards; fasten to sheathing with corrosion-resistant staples.

DIVISION 7

THERMAL AND MOISTURE

PROTECTION

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SECTION 07460

SIDING

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Work under this section consists of furnishing and installing fiber cement board siding, T-111 siding, and building trim.

B. Furnish and install fiber-cement and T-111 siding, fascia, molding, trim, and accessories as specified herein.

C. Coordinate this section with interfacing and adjoining work for proper sequence of installation.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01010 – Summary of Work

Section 06100 – Rough Carpentry

Section 09900 – Painting

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Submittals

1. Submit three 6 inch x 6 inch pieces of fiber cement claddings in texture and widths shown and specified herein.

2. Submit three copies of specifications, installation data and other pertinent manufacturer's literature.

1.4 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Stack Fiber cement claddings and T-111 siding on edge or lay flat on a smooth, level surface. Protect edges and corners from chipping. Store sheets under cover and keep dry prior to installing.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Nominal 2 inch x 6 inch wood framing selected for minimal shrinkage and complying with local building codes, including the use of weather-resistive barriers and/or vapor barriers where required. Minimum 1½ inch face and straight, true, of uniform dimensions and properly aligned.

B. Install weather-resistive barriers and claddings to dry surfaces.

C. Repair any punctures or tears in the weather-resistive barrier prior to the installation of the siding.

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D. Protect siding from other trades.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. Measurement and payment will be made as specified in Section 01010.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIBER CEMENT

A. Non-asbestos fiber-cement siding to comply with ASTM Standard Specification C1186

Grade II, Type A.

B. Siding to meet the following building code compliance National Evaluation Report No.

NER 405 (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI); City of Los Angeles, Research Report No. 24862;

Metro Dade County, Florida Acceptance No. 94-1234.04; US Department of Housing and Urban Development Materials Release 1263a; California DSA PS-019; and City of

New York MEA 223-93-M. Non-asbestos fiber-cement siding to be non-combustible when tested in accordance with ASTM test method E136.

C. Pre-primed cement fiber board for siding with raised wood texture, 5/16” thick

Hardiplank, 26300 La Alameda, Suite 250 Mission Viejo, California 92691, 1-888-

JHARDIE, or approved equal. Select texture, width, and exposure to match other buildings on site as closely as possible.

2.2 T-111 SIDING

A. Commercial quality to match existing siding material.

2.3 FASTENERS

A. Corrosion resistant fasteners appropriate for building design wind loading.

B. Fasten per manufacturer’s specifications.

2.4 WINDOWS

A. All windows shall be fully weather stripped, double glazed, commercial quality, and designed for use in electrically heated homes. Windows shall be either aluminum framed with a thermal barrier between the inside and the outside of the window frame, wood frame window, or double glazed solid vinyl. All windows shall be installed with window sills to match existing. Salvage and reinstall existing sill if serviceable, or replace with new as required.

2.5 EXTERIOR DOORS

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A. All exterior doors shall be 1-3/4 inch thick insulated metal doors with metal frame, 3’0” x 6’-8” insulated and magnetic weather strip, to match existing. Furnish and install hardware and locksets of commercial quality, similar to existing as approved by the

COR.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of work.

3.2 INSTALLATION – WINDOWS AND DOOR TRIM.

A. Install flashing around all wall openings.

B. Fasten through trim into structural framing or code complying sheathing. Fasteners must penetrate minimum ¾ inch or full thickness of sheathing. Additional fasteners may be required to ensure adequate security.

C. Place fasteners no closer than ¾ inch and no further than 2 inch from side edge of trim board and no closer than 1 inch from end. Fasten maximum 16 inch on center.

D. Maintain clearance between trim and adjacent finished grade.

E. Trim inside corner with single board.

F. Install single board of outside corner board then align second corner board to outside edge of first corner board. Allow 1/8 inch gap between trim and siding.

G. Seal gap with high quality, paint-able caulk.

H. Shim frieze board as required to align with corner trim.

3.3 INSTALLATION – FIBER CEMENT SIDING

A. Starting: Install a minimum ¼ inch thick lath starter strip at the bottom course of the wall. Apply planks horizontally with minimum 1¼ inch wide laps at the top. The bottom edge of the first plank overlaps the starter strip.

B. Allow minimum 1 inch vertical clearance between roofing and bottom edge of siding where required.

C. Align vertical joints of the planks over framing members.

D. Maintain clearance between siding and adjacent finished grade.

E. Locate splices at least one stud cavity away from window and door openings.

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F. Use off-stud metal joiner when vertical joints occur between framing members.

Position metal joiner so that the bottom lip is resting on the solid course of planks.

Fasten plank to the framing. Position and fasten abutting plank into place insuring that the lower edges of the two planks align. Locate metal joiner centrally behind the joint. Locate off-stud splices a minimum of two stud cavities from wall corners and stagger all subsequent course splices at minimum 24 inch intervals when located in the same wall cavity.

G. Wind Resistance: Where a specified level of wind resistance is required fiber cement siding is installed to framing members and secured with fasteners described in Table

No. 2 in National Evaluation Service Report No. NER-405.

3.4 FINISHING

A. Finish all exposed unprimed siding and trim with minimum one coat of high quality primer. For all of the buildings as specified in Section 01010, finish with two coats of either 100% acrylic or latex or oil based, exterior grade topcoat as specified in

Section 09900. Follow paint manufacturer's written product recommendation and written application instructions.

DIVISION 9

FINISHES

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SECTION 09900

PAINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This Section includes surface preparation, painting, and finishing of exposed exterior building surfaces after installation of new siding, trim, and accessories.

B. Paint exposed surfaces whether or not colors are designated in "schedules," except where a surface or material is specifically indicated not to be painted or is to remain natural. Where an item or surface is not specifically mentioned, paint the same as similar adjacent materials or surfaces. If color or finish is not designated, the Contracting Officer will select from standard colors or finishes available.

C. Paint color is to match existing building paint color scheme.

1.2 RELATED SECTION

A. Section 01010 – Summary of Work

B. Section 07460 – Fiber Cement Board Siding

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing quality paint and finish products with sufficient documented experience.

B. Single-Source Responsibility: Provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats.

C. Coordination of Work: Review other sections in which primers are provided to ensure compatibility of the total systems for various substrates. On request, furnish information on characteristics of finish materials to ensure use of compatible primers.

1. Notify the Contracting Officer of problems anticipated using the materials specified.

D. Material Quality: Provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale paint material of the various coating types specified. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification will not be acceptable.

E. Applicator: Company specializing in commercial painting and finishing with sufficient documented experience.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to site in manufacturer's original unopened, labeled containers.

B. Store and protect products from abuse and contamination.

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C. Container labeling is to include manufacturer's name, type of paint, brand name, brand code, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup, color designation and instructions for mixing and reducing.

D. Store paint materials at minimum ambient temperature of 50 degrees F and a maximum of 90 degrees F, in well-ventilated area, unless required otherwise by manufacturer's instructions.

E. Take precautionary measures to prevent fire hazards and spontaneous combustion.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Apply water-based paints only when the temperature of surfaces to be painted and surrounding air temperatures are between 50 deg F (10 deg C) and 90 deg F (32 deg C).

B. Apply solvent-thinned paints only when the temperature of surfaces to be painted and surrounding air temperatures are between 45 deg F (7 deg C) and 95 deg F (35 deg C).

C. Do not apply paint in snow, rain, fog, or mist, when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent, at temperatures less than 5 deg F (3 deg C) above the dew point, or to damp or wet surfaces.

1.6 EXTRA STOCK

A. Provide a new and unopened one-gallon container of each type, color and sheen to the

Contracting Officer.

B. Label each container with color, in addition to the manufacturer's label.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment will be made as specified in Section 01010.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS – PAINT, PRIMER, SEALERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated in the work include but are not limited to the following:

1. Dunn-Edwards.

2. Kelly Moore.

3. Benjamin Moore and Company.

4. Approved equal.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Coatings: Ready mixed. Process pigments to a soft paste consistency capable of being readily and uniformly dispersed to a homogeneous coating.

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B. Coatings: Good flow and brushing properties; capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags.

C. All paint materials shall be provided from a single manufacturer unless noted otherwise in this section.

2.3 FINISHES

A. Refer to schedule at end of Section for surface finish schedule.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work as instructed by the product manufacturer.

B. Examine surfaces scheduled to be finished prior to commencement of work. Report any condition that may potentially affect proper application.

C. Measure moisture content of surfaces using an electronic moisture meter. Do not apply finishes unless moisture content of surfaces are below the following maximums:

1. Exterior Located Wood: 7%, measured in accordance with ASTM D2016.

D. Beginning of installation constitutes acceptance of existing surfaces.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove electrical plates, hardware, light fixture trim and fittings prior to preparing surfaces or finishing.

B. Correct minor defects and clean surfaces that affect work of this Section.

C. Seal marks that may bleed through surface finishes.

D. Impervious Surfaces: Remove mildew by scrubbing with solution of tri-sodium phosphate and bleach. Rinse with clean water and allow surface to dry.

E. Gypsum Board Surfaces: Latex fill minor defects. Spot-prime defects after repair.

F. Galvanized Surfaces: Remove surface contamination and oils and wash with solvent. Apply coat of etching primer.

G. Shop-Primed Steel Surfaces: Sand and scrape to remove loose primer and rust. Feather edges to make touch-up patches inconspicuous. Clean surfaces with solvent. Prime bare steel surfaces. Prime metal items including shop-primed items.

H. Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for each particular substrate condition and as specified.

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I. Materials Preparation: Carefully mix and prepare paint materials in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

1. Maintain containers used in mixing and application of paint in a clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue.

2. Stir material before application to produce a mixture of uniform density; stir as required during application. Do not stir surface film into material. Remove film and, if necessary, strain material before using.

3. Use only thinners approved by the paint manufacturer, and only within recommended limits.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section from damage or disfiguration.

B. Repair damage to other surfaces caused by work of this Section.

C. Furnish drop cloths, shields and protective methods to prevent spray or droppings from disfiguring other surfaces.

D. Remove empty paint containers from site.

3.4 APPLICATION

A. Apply products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

C. Do not apply finishes to surfaces that are not dry.

D. Apply each coat to uniform finish.

E. Apply each coat of paint slightly darker than preceding coat unless otherwise approved.

F. Sand lightly between coats to achieve required finish.

G. Allow applied coat to dry before next coat is applied.

H. Prime back surfaces of exterior woodwork with primer paint, type as recommended by manufacturer.

I. Scheduling Painting: Apply first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated, or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable after preparation and before subsequent surface deterioration.

1. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not recoat until paint has dried to where it feels firm, and does not deform or feel sticky under moderate thumb pressure and where application of another coat of paint does not cause

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J. Completed Work: Match approved samples for color, texture, and coverage. Remove, refinish, or repaint work not in compliance with specified requirements.

3.5 FINISHING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Paint all new conduit, pipes and conduit/pipe supports in exposed interior and exterior locations.

B. Replace electrical plates, hardware, light fixture trim and fittings removed prior to finishing.

C. Do not paint factory-finished mechanical and electrical equipment.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protect work of other trades, whether to be painted or not, against damage by painting.

Correct damage by cleaning, repairing or replacing, and repainting, as acceptable to

Contracting Officer.

B. Provide "wet paint" signs to protect newly painted finishes. Remove temporary protective wrappings provided by others for protection of their work after completion of painting operations.

1. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.7 CLEANING

A. As Work proceeds, promptly remove paint where spilled, splashed or spattered.

B. During progress of Work, maintain premises free of unnecessary accumulation of tools, equipment, surplus materials and debris.

C. Collect cotton waste, cloths, and material which may constitute a fire hazard, place in closed metal containers and remove from site daily.

3.8 SCHEDULE – EXTERIOR SURFACES: Descriptions in schedule apply to new and previously painted surfaces.

A. Fiber-Cement Siding, T-111 Siding, and Trim

1st Coat - Alkyd Primer

2nd Coat - 100% Latex exterior grade topcoat

3nd Coat - 100% Latex exterior grade topcoat