10120_-_Salt_Storage_Building_Specs.pdf

NEWARK VERONA AVENUE SALT STORAGE FACILITY

SCOPE OF WORK

DESCRIPTION

A. GENERAL

1. The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant and site labor, equipment, appliances, and materials. In performing all operations in connection with the purchase, delivery and erection of a 30 ft wide by 40 ft deep Salt Storage Building to be installed on top of 10-foot-high above grade concrete bin blocks or reinforced concrete walls on 3 sides with code compliant footings/foundation, complete with a 20 ft wide by 30 ft high access doorway. Shape of the canopy roof to be determined by the canopy manufacturer or designer of record “DOR”. Buildings shall be located as shown on the site drawings. An asphalt pad shall also be installed. The Contractor shall hire a licensed NJ professional engineer. As the DOR to develop drawings and specifications for the complete facility as envisioned on drawing SK-1.

2. Furnish Retaining walls left and rear sides of the property, approximately 290 lf long and

12” wide reinforced concrete block and/or reinforced concrete. Water proofing membrane to be per manufacturer’s recommendation. Footings to be minimum 36” below ground.

Elevations of wall to meets current site conditions and grades.

3. Install chain link fencing on top of retaining wall to complete the height of 10 ft from the ground level to the top of the fence.

4. Install chain link fencing 10 ft high and (2) X 20 ft wide sliding gates in-front of the property.

5. Furnish a 16 ft Long by 10 ft Wide shed with unisex handicap accessible toilet and mechanical room. Building to be constructed of 8” painted CMU blocks over 36” deep concrete footings. Asphalt shingle sloped roof on vapor barrier on plywood sheathing on pressure treated wood rafters. Snow shield shall be provided at all edge locations and a vented soffit. Gutters to be installed at side edges of the roof.

6. Furnish new concrete pad 16” thick for installation of 5,000-gallon tank for grounded salt.

Tank to be supplied by authority.

7. Furnish a scale up to 100 Tons to weigh triaxle trucks.

8. Preparation and grading of the approximately 21,000 sq.ft. property to install asphalt.

Install TGA 5” and compact, 4” Asphalt Base, and 3” asphalt top.

9. The work shall include, but not be limited to, design, shop drawings, signed & sealed by A

NJ licensed professional, for submission to the local building department for approval.

Installation of foundation, asphalt pads, electrical, ventilation and all else required for a complete building construction.

B. INTENT

1. Buildings shall meet or exceed the performance requirements of this specification.

Date of substantial completion to be 45 Calendar days from the day of construction commencement or as mutually agreed upon with the owner. All manufacturers suggested in this specification are to be evaluated based on in-stock availability and ability to deliver within deadline window. Contractor to verify and coordinate timing with manufacturer. All manufacturer alternatives are subject to review and approval. Approved equals to meet or exceed the performance listed on this specification.

2. It is the intent of these specifications to describe a Salt Storage (canopy) building, scale and shed with designed and constructed at the specified location. Complete as specified hereinafter for the purpose of stockpiling de-icing material to be used in the ice and snow control program for Essex County, City of Newark. Essex

County, City of Newark here after shall be referred to as Owner.

3. Canopy structures offer protections from rain, snow, and wind. All of buildings shall meet local wind and snow load ratings. The salt, sand and other aggregates shall be protected. Traffic analysis if applicable and site grading and drainage are subject to approval to Authority having jurisdiction “AHJ”.

4. Salt Storage Buildings’ interior shall be free and clear from all support beams, poles, and walls, due to potential loader damage to walls and the corrosive nature of stored material, it is the intentions of these specifications to not allow salt to come in direct contact with any wood surface. Salt shall only contact sealed concrete surfaces or asphalt floors. Concrete wall surfaces shall be protected with two coats of a penetrating alky trialoxy silane sealer to resist chloride contamination. All rebar shall be epoxy coated and centered in the 12” wall to add extra protection of the rebar with a minimum coverage of 5" of concrete each face.

5. 16’x10’ Bathroom and mechanical shed shall be built with 8” reinforced CMU.

Bathroom shall be ADA accessible. Sloped Asphalt Shingle Roof and concrete pad to circle building perimeter as a walkway. Building to have a 2” stand pipes “hose bib” on the corner of the shed for truck washing. Proper drainage should be accounted around building perimeter.

6. Chain Link fence shall not exceed 10 ft high at any point on the site perimeter.

7. Scale, sliding gate doors, and pedestrian doors’ specifications shall be provided by the DOR and submitted for approval.

8. All local codes shall be met, and any code violations should be reported by the contractor. Safety on site is administered by contractor.

C. DESIGN CRITERIA (Salt Storage Building)

1. Width: ±30' outside dimension, Depth: ±40’, Overall Vertical Height:

approximately ±50’-0”, Door Height: ±30' 0". Rated capacity of approximately

±5,700 tons.

2. The perimeter outer wall shall be concrete bin blocks or reinforced concrete with code compliant footings on 3 sides, 10’-foot-tall designed to withstand the lateral pressure of the stored material, the building structure’s dead and live loads, as well as forces from machinery using it as a push wall.

3. The structure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the current edition of the New Jersey IBC or local code. All local codes should be applied.

4. One truck entrance opening shall be provided with a minimum width of ±20 feet and a minimum height of ±20 feet.

5. Overfill protection at top of all base walls shall be included.

6. All materials, equipment, and design cues indicated are just for reference only.

Approved equals are accepted. Designer of record to verify the feasibility of submitted materials by contractor.

C.1. DESIGN CRITERIA (Shed Building)

1. Width: ±16' outside dimension, Depth: ±10’, Overall Vertical Height: approximately

±20’-0”, Door(s) Height: ±7' 0".

2. The perimeter outer wall shall be painted reinforced CMU with code compliant footings. Sloped asphalt shingles roof.

3. All plumbing fixtures to meet local plumbing codes.

4. The structure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the current edition of the New Jersey IBC or local code. All local codes should be applied.

D. DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS

1. The bidder shall have successfully completed at least three public works salt storage building projects of the nature required by the Contractor. Building projects must contain special construction technique to minimize salt corrosion, such as concrete walls and monolithic pad design.

2. Owner requires drawings of the proposed structure from a New Jersey

Registered Architect or Engineer, with an original seal, to be included at the time of shop drawing submittal, and for the Local Building Department.

Drawings must include exterior profile of building and truss design.

3. All Shop Drawings shall include written detailed capacity calculations to clearly show volume capacity submitted with the bid.

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 General information on the Work to be preformed is given on Page 1, SCOPE OF WORK.

Additional information on Work requirements is as follows:

INDEX OF SALT BARN SPECIFICATIONS

Division 1 General Requirements

Division 2 Excavation and Asphalt Pad

Division 3 Base Walls and Concrete

Division 4 Metals

Division 5 Wood

Division 6 Finishes

Division 7 Windows

Division 8 Electric

1.02 COOPERATION BY CONTRACTOR

A. Phasing of Work shall be clearly established and verified with the Owner prior to commencing Work in any area. No cutting or removal Work shall begin until authorized by the Owner.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the stake out and grades deemed necessary for the successful installation of the footings and base wall. It will also be the responsibility of the contractor to make minor adjustments necessary in the foundation wall to accomplish a vertical building axis and level horizontal foundation lines.

C. The building and all related materials furnished by the Contractor shall be delivered to and erected or assembled at the site specified and as per the approved Shop

Drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe unloading and storage of all materials.

D. Contractor shall verify at the site, grade and overall dimensions of the gravel base and asphalt pad.

1.03 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall notify the Owner of the commencement of construction date and to contact the Building Department for inspections. Inspections schedule shall be set at pre-construction meeting.

1.04 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. The Contractor shall do all excavation that may be required for foundations.

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS & PRODUCT DATA

Prior to the delivery of any material and/or equipment to the job site, the Engineer shall review copies of shop drawings signed and sealed by a NJ professional engineer, product data catalogs, material schedules, truss design, and concrete mix design.

A. All structural, foundation and loading calculations shall be verified by a registered

Engineer or supplying vendor acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.

B. All mechanical requirements and calculations shall be verified by a registered

Engineer or supplying vendor acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.

C. Truss drawings shall be design certified by a New Jersey Registered Engineer or supplying vendor acceptable to authority having jurisdiction and submitted after the

Award.

D. Unit Masonry, Mortar, steel reinforcing, joint reinforcement, and miscellaneous accessories to be reviewed and approved by a New Jersey Registered Engineer.

E. Concrete mix and Concrete bin blocks design.

F. Roof shingles including color samples to be submitted to owner for selection.

G. Paint stain color samples for color selection to be submitted to owner for selection.

H. Trim details.

I. Site work, drainage, paving, retaining walls, light pole designs, site grading and all associated requirements for site work shall be verified by a registered Engineer.

J. Fencing and gates to be verified by a New Jersey registered Engineer.

K. All CCTV and specialized equipment to be verified and installed by vendor.

L. 5,000 Gallon tank to be provided by the owner or as agreed upon prior to commencement of construction.

The Contractor shall sign or stamp all information to indicate that the information is accurate and complete and conforms to intent of the Drawings and Specifications.

1.06 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall consult with the Owner and set up a mutually agreeable schedule of the work. All contract extension requests should be submitted to the owner for approval.

B. Phasing of work shall be clearly established and verified with the Owner prior to commencing work in any area.

C. Labor requirements are as per the Contract.

1.07 NON–INTERRUPTION IN USE OF EXISTING FACILITIES

The Contractor shall arrange and conduct his operations so that the Owner shall have safe and free access to the existing property at all times.

1.08 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Work Storage Area: The Contractor shall have designated for his use—by the

Owner—an area on the premises where he will confine his equipment and store all of his materials.

B. Water and Electricity: Water and electricity may be available in the area where

Work will be performed. The Contractor will not be charged for reasonable use of these services for construction operation.

C. Construction Aids: The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain as long as necessary—and remove when no longer required—safe and adequate scaffolding, ladders, staging, platforms, chutes, railings, hoisting equipment, etc. as required for proper execution of the Work. All construction aids shall conform to federal, state, and local codes or laws for protection of workmen and the public.

1.09 REQUIRED SITE WORK

Excavation and Filling

A. The General Contractor shall prepare a level site for the Building Contractor. The

Building Contractor shall excavate for the foundation and all other excavation and filling.

B. The Site Plan shall be used for the approximate location of the Building. Local zoning codes may apply. Verify with Authority having jurisdiction.

Site Grading and Drainage

A. The General Contractor shall grade the building site so that it is level to plus or, minus 1 inch. The General Contractor shall be responsible for all site drainage including grading for the area surrounding the building so that slope away from the building is adequate to insure proper drainage.

Paving

A. The General Contractor shall furnish and install all asphalt flooring and paving both inside and outside the building. Base paving shall be placed before footing or concrete wall is started.

Permits

A. General Contractor shall pay for and obtain all building permits and fees required.

1.10 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

The Contractor shall notify the Building Inspections Department when the Work will be complete and ready for inspection and preparation of a list of minor replacement, correction, and adjustment items. The Contractor shall be represented on the job site at the time this inspection is made and thereafter shall complete all work by the date set for final acceptance by the Owner.

A. Cleaning: All scrap or rubbish shall be regularly removed from the buildings. No discarded material shall be deposited on the grounds of the Owner without the express permission of the Owner.

B. Final Cleaning: Prior to final acceptance by the Owner, the Contractor shall clean all of the Work and existing surfaces, building elements and contents that remain from operations.

C. Commissioning: commissioning of equipment is required, to verify all installed equipment are in a good working order.

1.11 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall obtain and forward to the Owner all operation and maintenance data, record drawings for the Work and statements on liens and guarantees. All such data and documents shall accompany the Contractor’s request for final payment.

B. As Built Drawings: The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner with his request for final payment, "As Built” drawings of the buildings.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall provide written warranties in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard coverage on materials and/or installed equipment. The

Contractor shall furnish the Owner with a written guarantee on materials or workmanship, for one year from the date of final acceptance by the Owner.

B. Contractor shall provide guarantee of one (1) year on the building and five (5) years on the roof. Roof guarantee shall include labor and materials. Contractor shall provide owner a copy of shingle manufacturer’s 40-year warranty. Roof warranties shall be supplied by roofing manufacturer and provided to the owner by the contractor.

1.13 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractor must be familiar and have experience completing similar buildings for salt storage and other buildings on site. Contractor must specifically have completed similar buildings using trench through footings, and a concrete wall designed to resist salt corrosion. Contractor shall supply name, addresses, and phone numbers of similar constructed buildings supplied and built by said Contractor.

DIVISION 2 – EXCAVATIONS AND ASHPALT PAD

2.01 GENERAL NOTES

A. This work shall include all excavating and related items necessary to complete work shown on Drawings and specified herein.

B. Excavating and back-filling for footings and utilities are required.

C. Bottom of excavations shall be protected from frost. Foundations or slabs shall not be placed on frozen ground. Excavations shall be kept free from water at all times.

D. Placing of footings and foundations on uncompacted fill will not be permitted.

Excess cuts under footings and foundations shall be filled with concrete.

E. Contractor shall place all rubbish and debris for which he is responsible in the dumpster and sweep the interior floor area broom clean prior to the final project inspection.

2.02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall familiarize himself with the site before commencing construction.

Contractor will notify owner if differing site condition exists.

2.03 EXCAVATION

A. Excavation for trench footings shall be made to firm, undisturbed soil. Asphalt removed for footing trench shall be carefully cut pneumatically or saw cut with a high-speed diamond blade.

B. Excavation to depth shall be a minimum of 36". Footing excavation shall bear on

2,000 psf. Drawings to be sealed by a NJ professional engineer.

2.04 BACKFILL

A. Footing trench shall be filled with concrete (as specified in Section 3) to top of trench. Any undermining that may occur shall be filled with concrete.

2.05 SUBGRADE FOR BITUMINOUS PAD

A. The General Contractor shall prepare the final subgrade to the Designed elevations in preparation for bituminous surfacing before the building is erected.

2.06 GRANULAR SUBBASE FOR BITUMINOUS PAD

A. On the prepared subgrade, the processed stone aggregate shall be placed and compacted to 95% of Maximum Unit Weight and to a uniform depth of 6 inches.

The finished surface shall be shaped to the final bituminous grade minus 6 inches.

It shall be maintained in this smooth condition until the first layer of bituminous is placed.

2.07 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

A. The Contractor shall place bituminous concrete. All bituminous courses shall be placed using an approved self-propelled mechanical paver and compacted with approved rollers or mechanical compactors. Finish grade must not exceed 1” ± inside building area.

B. The base course shall be 6 inches thick compacted and may be placed in one lift.

The bottom course of bituminous shall be mix base I-2. The top course shall be 2 inches thick compacted and shall be surface mix I-5. Place top course after walls and buttresses are constructed.

C. Base paving in building footprint plus apron shall be placed before construction of walls. Top course shall be rolled tight against inside wall and at the doorway.

Asphalt pad must be placed monolithically. Placement of base asphalt pad after walls are poured is not acceptable.

2.08 BITUMINOUS PATCHING

A. Bituminous removed for electrical conduits or repair shall be replaced with bituminous mix, 5 1/2 inches in depth by the General Contractor.

2.09 GRADING

A. Stone grade shall be 8” below finished floor to extent of grading.

B. General Contractor shall finish backfill with 6” of topsoil and seed as required.

DIVISION 3 – BASE WALLS AND CONCRETE

3.01 GENERAL

Details of concrete design and construction not covered by the specifications herein shall be in accordance with plans submitted by the designer of record. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by a registered Architect/Engineer acceptable to local jurisdiction.

3.02 SCOPE OF WORK

The work required under this division shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to furnish and install in accordance with the drawings and specifications all items listed, but not limited to: foundations, concrete walls, joints, and embedded items, and reinforcing steel. Below grade footing shall be of width size and depth to resist frost action and shall be designed for 2,000 psf bearing capacity. Concrete or bin block walls shall be 10’ – 0” high, and 12” thick in case of reinforced concrete. Wall must include external buttress reinforcements to resist lateral load pressure. Continuous “T” style footing is not acceptable.

3.03 INSPECTIONS, REPORTS AND TESTING

A. Notify Owner in sufficient time to inspect:

1. Form work and reinforcement before casting concrete.

2. Casting concrete.

B. Deliver (1) copy of each batch mixing order or delivery ticket directly to Engineer.

Show time of arrival and departure for each delivery of concrete on delivery order.

3.04 COLD WEATHER CONCRETE

A. The concrete shall be protected by the use of insulated blankets.

B. At times when the prevailing temperature will produce concrete of less than 45 degrees °F the temperature of the concrete shall be raised by heating the ingredients so that the resulting mix temperature does not exceed 70 degrees F°.

3.05 HOT WEATHER CONCRETE

Concrete shall not be cast when the temperature of the concrete is above 90 degrees F°.

Standard shall be ACI-305 for hot weather concrete.

3.06 CONCRETE FORMWORK

Structural Cast-in-Place Concrete Formwork

A. All forms shall be of wood, metal or other approved material and shall be mortar-tight and sufficiently strong and rigid to prevent distortion during the placing, vibrating, and curing of the concrete. They shall be built true to the lines designated on the Plans and shall be so maintained until the concrete has sufficiently hardened to permit their removal. Forms shall be:

1. Standard “Universal” type steel or wood modular panels with either new or used form surfaces in good acceptable conditions.

B. The inside faces of all forms shall be free of holes, irregularities, unevenness in the surface, or any defects, which may produce inferior work.

3.07 FORM SURFACE TREATMENT

The inside of all forms shall be treated with a light, clean, paraffin-base oil or other approved compound which will not injuriously affect the concrete surface. Treatment shall take place after all necessary forming construction is completed and before the placement of reinforcement.

3.08 FORM TIES AND ACCESSORIES

Ties and Spreaders

Form ties shall be of sufficient size and strength to hold the formwork securely in place during placement and curing of the concrete. Tie rods shall be held in place by devices capable of developing the strength of the rod and that when removed shall leave an opening in the concrete surface not greater than 1/4 inch in width and one inch in depth.

The holes shall be repaired with 40% sand and 60% Portland concrete patching mixture.

3.09 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

Reinforcing bars

A. Reinforcing bars and wire ties shall be furnished in accordance with the shapes and dimensions shown on the Plans. Field bending shall be allowed to correct minor errors.

B. All steel reinforcement shall be accurately placed in the positions shown on the plans. Rebar shall be placed in the center of the 12” wall with 5" concrete covering each face. Bar laps shall be per ACI 318-95 and securely tied.

C. On inside jambs of the building entrance, furnish and install two corner guard angles- 4”x4”x1/4” – with standard anchors cast in the concrete. The hot dipped galvanized coated corner guard angles shall extend the full height of exposed concrete. See Division 4 – Metals for 4”x4”x1/4” angles.

D. Footing steel and wall steel shall be GRADE 60. Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars conforming to ASTM-AG 1572 grade 60, epoxy coated, clean and free from loose rust, scale, or coating that will reduce bond.

E. All steel reinforcing bars, wire ties and bar chairs shall be epoxy coated in accordance with ASTMD3963.

3.10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

Structural Concrete

A. Structural concrete for walls and buttresses shall meet the following minimum requirements: Concrete shall be ASTM C150-74 or class X, minimum 28 days compressive strength – 4000 psi, coarse aggregate – 6A or equal. Cement –

Portland 1A at 6 sacks per yard. Air entrainment – 4% to 6%. Slumps – 3” minimum to 4” maximum. Concrete for footings shall be 3000 psi. Approved concrete admixtures may be used in accordance with the ACI Standard

Specifications for Construction.

B. Mechanical, high-frequency internal vibrators shall be used to consolidate the concrete during and immediately after depositing.

C. At the time concrete is placed, the forms and reinforcing steel shall be clean. All sawdust, chips and other debris shall have been removed form the interior of the forms.

D. Labor and equipment shall be provided by the Contractor to produce, handle, and finish the concrete for the maximum pour to be completed monolithically. The necessary equipment shall be available for inspection and approval prior to its anticipated use.

3.11 FORM REMOVAL

A. Do not remove forms and bracing until concrete has sufficient strength to support its own weight, and construction and design loads, which may be imposed upon it.

B. Remove formwork progressively so no unbalanced loads are imposed on structure.

3.12 CONCRETE SEALER

A. The interior walls shall be coated with two coats of a silane solution that is 40% by weight isobutyltrialkosy silane in ethyl alcohol.

B. Sealer will be applied as per manufacture directions. (See Section 6.02)

3.13 FINISHING HARDENED CONCRETE

All fins and irregular projections over ¼ inch shall be removed from all exposed surfaces.

All honeycomb areas, form tie cavities and other defects more than ¼ inch in diameter or depth shall be cleaned and patched with an approved concrete patch mixture.

3.14 CONCRETE BIN BLOCKS (IN CASE BIN BLOCKS ALTERNATIVE IS USED ONLY)

2’x2’x6′ or size as selected by owner/designer of record, Concrete Bin Blocks are a generic term to describe interlocking, stackable concrete blocks. Made with concrete and a great fast and low-cost alternative to cast in place concrete. It is manufactured off site and brought to project location for installation. Delivery and installation are to be paid/coordinated by the contractor with no obligation to the owner. Foundation lines and footings are to be as per manufacturer’s specifications.

DIVISION 4 – METALS

4.01 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL

A. Door jamb protection devices shall be two steel angles at the inside and outside jamb of the doorway. Hot dipped galvanized coating shall be for miscellaneous steel.

B. Anchor bolts shall be hot dipped galvanized location and size as per drawings of designer of record.

C. Doorways shall be hollow metal frame and door. Hardware to be provided by

Designer of record or owner as required.

DIVISION 5 – WOOD

5.01 WOOD PRESERVATIVE

A. All lumber used in contact with concrete walls shall be pressure impregnated with

CCA 100% Oxide-pure preservative equal to “OSMOSE”, conforming to

American Wood Preservative Association (AWPA) Standard P5 and Federal

Specification TT-W-550 or equal.

B. Pressure treated material shall be dried to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent before installation.

5.02 STUDS, BUCKS AND BLOCKING

All 2” x nominal dressed lumber—for studs, beams, plates, bucks and blocking—shall be

No. 2 grade or better—that is commonly stocked and of an approved species. Truss web bracing shall meet the minimum design stress specified by truss manufacturer.

5.03 ROUGH HARDWARE

A. All rough hardware items furnished and installed—including galvanized nails, spikes, bolts, anchors, washers, and screws—shall be of the size necessary to securely fasten and hold the various members in place.

B. All rough hardware shall be hot dipped galvanized.

C. Spiral type or ring shank galvanized nails shall be used to secure siding.

5.04 SIDING

A. The siding for the building shall be 5/16” Hardie Plank Fiber Cement Lap Siding, attach to wood, steel, or masonry substrates with building wrap.

B. Install aluminum “Z” flashing, at the horizontal joint using galvanized nails.

C. Overfill protection 1½ " wide shall be provided at top of concrete wall on all sides.

Continuous treated sill plate is not acceptable.

5.05 WOOD TRUSS MEMBERS

A. Design

1. The roof truss design shall be certified by an engineer or architect acceptable to local jurisdiction. A complete set of design calculations— including all design loads, stresses, actual sizes of members, etc.—shall be furnished to the Owner, included with shop drawings.

2. Truss design must incorporate a continuous vertical window dormer the entire length of the building.

3. The total roof truss design loads—including NJ UCC average snow loads, wind components, and dead load

4. Members shall be 2” x nominal Southern Pine or SPF meeting the following strengths and grades unless otherwise established by the approved truss manufactures engineering design:

a. Top Chord Members SP SS DENSE

b. Web Members SP

c. Bottom Members SP SS DENSE

5. Truss and post design, base wall and anchor posts may be proprietary and protected under copyright laws. Installation methods may require special equipment and training by building manufacturer.

B. Fabrication

1. All lumber used shall be dressed to standard dimensions. Truss joints may be assembled using hot dipped galvanized steel gusset plates. Both sides of all joints shall be gusseted.

2. Cut all members to fit square and snug with adjacent members—within job assembly. Allow specified set-up time for glued members and exercise care at all time in handling each section.

C. Anchor Posts

Each trussed rafter section shall be securely fastened to anchor connectors by means of approved number of 3/8" diameter hot dipped hex head bolts, washers and nuts.

D. Truss Bracing

Add additional bracing to the trusses and web as directed by Truss manufacture and shown on drawings.

5.06 ROOF DECKING

A. Plywood deck panels shall be 5/8”, APA-CDX, group 1.

B. All deck panels shall be applied with vertical joints staggered and nailed 8” on center at joints, and 12” on center over intermediate supports, with 8d galvanized nails. Install plywood with “C” face to interior.

5.07 SIDEWALLS and GABLE END

A. Walls

1. Wall shall be CMU for shed housing mechanical and toilet rooms.

2. Wall to be painted with weather resistant paint. Color to be selected by owner.

B. Doorway

Shed Building access doorways shall be located on front wall. See plan for location.

1. Each Doorway shall be 36” wide and 84” tall clear.

2. Doors shall be hollow metal door and frame unless otherwise noted.

3. Rolling door for salt storage to be provided as requested by owner. Size is 20 ft wide by 20 ft minimum. Door to consist of heavy duty welded, powder coated motor box, steel tube frame header supported by 11-gauge steel tubing and track fabricated from 1/8” flat steel. Heavy-duty vinyl coated polyester mesh curtain with built-in windbars and weather-stripped bottom bar. Door is to be operated by a belt drive motor with continuous duty cycle rating controlled by a

3-button operator. Check with roof vendor/manufacturer of door compatibility with roof structural loads. Drawings to be reviewed and approved by a registered engineer.

5.08 ROOFING, DRIP EDGE, AND FLASHING

A. Roofing:

1. Roof shingles shall be self-sealing tab asphalt shingle with organic or fiberglass mat and carry a 40-year manufactures prorated warrantee.

Underlayment shall be a non-perforated 15# asphalt saturated felt conforming to ASTM D-226-68. All roofing shall be installed with large treated galvanized roofing nails as per shingle manufacturer specifications.

2. Owner shall select the color of the shingles.

3. Flashing shall be installed per NRCA standards and shall be 24 gauge painted aluminum.

4. Contractor shall install at edges of overhangs 24 gauge painted aluminum drip flashing.

5. Roofing shall be installed in strict accordance with shingle manufacturer instructions. Contractor will follow building manufacturer recommendation for overlaps and seams to prevent leakage.

6. Contractor shall install vented ridge and soffits. Ventilation per code.

7. Colored aluminum flashing and drip edge shall be installed on the gable ends as designed on the plans by the DOR.

DIVISION 6 – FINISHES

6.01 PAINTING

A. All exterior exposed wood surfaces—shall receive one coat of primer and two coats of stain, applied as per manufacturer specification. Color to be selected by Owner.

B. Miscellaneous metals shall have one coat of prime and one coat of gloss enamel.

C. All galvanized truss connector plates shall be painted with cold applied galvanizing similar to Cold Galvanizing Compound.

D. Toilets sinks and accessories to be furnished by the same manufacturer and installed by the contractor. Owner to select the preferred manufacturer that meets or exceeds the DOR’s specifications

6.02 SPECIAL CONCRETE SEALER

The total vertical concrete surface of the Salt Storage building interior shall be sealed with a penetrating water-repellent treatment.

B. Material:

1. The penetrating water repellent treatment solution shall be an approved non-epoxy resin material having met the following performance criteria based on a single application of the solution in accordance with the manufacturers recommended rate of coverage.

2. The penetrating water repellent treatment solution shall not stain, discolor, or darken concrete. Application of the solution shall not alter the surface texture of concrete surfaces. Treated concrete shall be surface dry within 30 minutes after application.

C. Equipment:

1. The solution shall be applied with low-pressure airless type spray equipment with 15 to 40 psi application pressure.

D. Weather Limitations:

1. The penetrating water-repellent treatment solution shall not be applied when the air or concrete surface temperature is less than 36 degrees F (4º C) or otherwise below or above the manufacturers recommended application temperature range. The solution shall not be sprayed when blowing winds or other conditions prevent proper application.

E. Application:

1. The penetrating water-repellent treatment solution shall be used as supplied by the manufacturer and not diluted or altered in any way. The solution shall be sprayed onto concrete surfaces at the manufacturers recommended rate of coverage.

2. Surface treatment of new concrete shall not begin until it has cured for at least 28 days. During the final 48 hours of this period the concrete shall be allowed to air dry.

DIVISION 7 – WINDOWS

7.01 CLERESTORY WINDOWS

A. Windows shall be 24” continuous corrugated, polycarbonate, translucent panels, installed in upper vertical section of roof trusses.

B. Panels shall be trimmed and caulked.

C. Window must be located in the upper 1/3 of roof line. Panels must be installed perpendicular to ground and run the entire length of the building.

DIVISION 8– ELECTRIC

8.01 DESCRIPTION

This section outlines basic materials and installation methods for the provision of electrical service, electrical distribution, and lighting.

8.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Compliance with the National Electrical Code – current edition.

2. Compliance with federal and local regulations.

8.03 ELECTRICAL SERVICE

A. Service shall be per Drawings provided by a New Jersey Licensed Engineer.

8.04 MATERIAL AND DEVICES

A. Contractor shall supply and install electrical panels per DOR Design.

B. Plastic conduit shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) UL labeled and “NEMA, EPC-

40-PVC” heavy wall rigid, standard radius elbows and conduit supports PV-Duit snaps as manufactured by Carlon or approved equal. All conduits shall be surface mounted.

C. Switch boxes and fixture outlet boxes shall be polyvinyl chloride, UL labeled with compatible fitting and supports as manufactured by Carlon or approved equal.

D. Light Fixtures, Per DOR Design.

E. Exhaust Fan

1. Exhaust fan shall be commercial grade 24” diameter with louvers. All fan parts shall be manufactured to resist salt corrosion. The fan shall have a minimum capacity of 1950 cfm at 0” of static pressure and equipped with a ¼ hp motor –

120 Volt.

2. Fan shall be installed in rear of building as high as possible.

F. Thermal protection switch for exhaust fan shall be Square D, Class 2510FS-IP installed in a Bobroy #J606FHL or NEMA 4, and Allen Bradley Bulletin 600 with fiberglass hinge and latch or equal.

G. Lighting and fan time switch enclosure shall be Bobroy #J1008 HAPLC, polycarbonate covers on fiberglass enclosure, and shall be weather tight.

H. Heat: install heating units in toilet room and mechanical room to prevent freezing.

The electrician shall furnish and install proper corrosion resistant anchors for conduit and fixture outlet boxes located at the center of the wood trusses.

The City reserves the right to reject bids and to waive informalities in accordance with applicable laws, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, 40A:11-13.2 and 40A:11-23.2, and, to award the contract or contracts in whole or any part thereof. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of the contract to cover actual requirements needed for the contract period.