R5_Engine_Bay_and_Barracks_February_2025_0002.pdf

Region 5 Pacific Southwest Standard Engine Garage and Barracks

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

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DOCUMENT 000101 - PROJECT TITLE PAGE

1.1 PROJECT MANUAL VOLUME 1

A. STANDARD ENGINE GARAGE AND BARRACKS

B. US FOREST SERVICE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 5

C. <Insert city, state>.

D. Owner Project No.

E. Architect Project No.

F. Region 5 Pacific Southwest

G. 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592

H. Phone: 707-562-8737 TTY: 707-562-9240 FAX: 707-562-9130

I. Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/

J. Issued: February 15, 2023

K. Copyright 2023 US FOREST SERVICE REGION 5 PACIFIC SOUTHWEST All rights reserved.

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DOCUMENT 002113 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Note that products listed throughout this specification are the basis of design for reasons including but not limited to performance, cost, and aesthetics. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition.

END OF DOCUMENT 002113

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SECTION 015719 INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Special requirements for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management during construction operations.

a. Control of emissions during construction.

b. Moisture control during construction.

2. Procedures for testing baseline IAQ. Baseline lAQ requirements specify maximum indoor pollutant concentrations for acceptance of the facility.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

B. Adequate ventilation: Ventilation, including air circulation and air changes, required to cure materials, dissipate humidity, and prevent accumulation of particulates, dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

C. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in accordance with 49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling, storage, transportation or disposal meets or has components which meet or have the potential to meet the definition of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261.

Throughout this specification, hazardous material includes hazardous chemicals.

1. Hazardous materials include pesticides, biocides, and carcinogens as listed by recognized authorities, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

D. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): The composition and characteristics of the air in an enclosed space that affect the occupants of that space. The indoor air quality of a space refers to the relative quality of air in a building with respect to contaminants and hazards and is determined by the level of indoor air pollution and other characteristics of the air, including those that impact thermal comfort such as air temperature, relative humidity and air speed.

E. Interior final finishes: Materials and products that will be exposed at interior, occupied spaces; including flooring, wallcovering, finish carpentry, and ceilings.

F. Packaged dry products: Materials and products that are installed in dry form and are delivered to the site in manufacturer's packaging; including carpets, resilient flooring, ceiling tiles, and insulation.

G. Wet products: Materials and products installed in wet form, including paints, sealants, adhesives, special coatings, and other materials which require curing.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Inspection and Testing Lab Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in performing the types of testing specified herein.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct a meeting with Owner and Architect to discuss the proposed IAQ Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-construction meeting, prepare and submit an IAQ Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Procedures for control of emissions during construction.

a. Identify schedule for application of interior finishes.

2. Procedures for moisture control during construction.

a. Identify porous materials and absorptive materials.

b. Identify schedule for inspection of stored and installed absorptive materials.

3. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner.

a. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Product Data:

1. Submit product data for filtration media used during construction and during operation. Include Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV).

2. Submit air pressure difference maps for each mode of operation of HVAC.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets: Submit MSDSs for inclusion in Operation and

Maintenance Manual for the following products.

a. Adhesives.

b. Floor and wall patching/leveling materials.

c. Caulking and sealants.

d. Insulating materials.

e. Solid surface materials

f. Flooring

g. Paint.

h. Clear finish for wood surfaces.

i. Lubricants.

j. Cleaning products.

C. Inspection and Test Reports:

1. Moisture control inspections.

2. Moisture content testing.

3. Moisture penetration testing.

4. Microbial Growth testing.

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 IAQ MANAGEMENT - EMISSIONS CONTROL

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A. During construction operations:

1. Provide IAQ management that includes compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62

2. provide sequencing of finish materials

3. pre-occupancy flush out of the building

B. HVAC Protection:

1. Seal return registers during construction operations.

2. Provide temporary exhaust during construction operations

3. To the greatest extent possible, isolate and/or shut down the return side of the HVAC system during construction. When ventilation system must be operational during construction activities, provide temporary filters.

4. Use materials and products with low pollutant emissions, including adhesives, sealants, paints, carpet systems, and furnishings.

5. Manage, minimize, and monitor these potential sources of emissions including but not limited to the following:

Indoor Pollutant or Pollutant Class Potential Sources Environmental Tobacco Smoke Lighted cigarettes, cigars, pipes Combustion Contaminants Furnaces, generators, gas or kerosene space heaters, tobacco products, outdoor air, vehicles.

Biological Contaminants Wet or damp materials, cooling towers, humidifiers, cooling coils or drain pans, damp duct insulation or filters, condensation, re-entrained sanitary exhausts, bird droppings, cockroaches or rodents, dust mites on upholstered furniture or carpeting, body odors.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Paints, stains, varnishes, solvents, pesticides, adhesives, wood preservatives, waxes, polishes, cleansers, lubricants, sealants, dyes, air fresheners, fuels, plastics, copy machines, printers, tobacco products, perfumes, dry cleaned clothing.

Formaldehyde Particle board, plywood, cabinetry, insulation, furniture, fabrics.

Soil gases (radon, sewer gas, VOCs, methane) Soil and rock (radon), sewer drain leak, dry drain traps, leaking underground storage tanks, land fill

Pesticides Termiticides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides.

Particles and Fibers Printing, paper handling, smoking and other combustion, outdoor sources, deterioration of materials, construction/renovation, vacuuming, insulation.

C. Source Control: Provide low and zero VOC materials as specified.

D. Pathway Interruption: Isolate areas of work as necessary to prevent contamination of clean or occupied spaces. Provide pressure differentials and/or physical barriers to protect clean or occupied spaces.

E. Housekeeping: During construction, maintain project and building products and systems to prevent contamination of building spaces.

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F. Temporary Ventilation: Provide an ACH (air changes per hour) of 1.5 or more and as follows:

1. Provide minimum 48 hour pre-ventilation of packaged dry products prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues. Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degree F maximum continuously during the ventilation period. Do not ventilate within limits of Work unless otherwise approved by Architect.

2. Provide adequate ventilation during and after installation of interior wet products and interior final finishes.

3. Provide filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 as determined by ASHRAE 52.2 during construction. Coordinate with work of Division 23 (15), Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

G. Scheduling: Schedule construction operations involving wet products prior to packaged dry products to the greatest extent possible.

H. Flush-Out: After construction ends, prior to occupancy and with all interior finishes installed, perform a building flush-out by supplying a total air volume of 14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq.ft. of floor area while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60 degrees F and relative humidity no higher than 60%.

2.2 IAQ MANAGEMENT - MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Housekeeping:

1. Keep materials dry. Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage.

2. Verify that installed materials and products are dry prior to sealing and weatherproofing the building envelope.

3. Install interior absorptive materials only after building envelope is sealed and weatherproofed.

B. Inspections: Document and report results of inspections; state whether of not inspections indicate satisfactory conditions.

1. Examine materials for dampness as they arrive. If acceptable to COR dry damp materials completely prior to installation; otherwise, reject materials that arrive damp.

2. Examine materials for mold as they arrive and reject materials that arrive contaminated with mold.

3. Inspect stored and installed absorptive materials regularly for dampness and mold growth. Inspect weekly and after each rain event.

a. Where stored on-site or installed absorptive materials become wet, notify COR.

Inspect for damage. If acceptable to COR, dry completely prior to closing in assemblies; otherwise, remove and replace with new materials.

5. Site drainage: Verify that final grades of site work and landscaping drain surface water and ground water away from the building.

6. Weatherproofing: Inspect moisture control materials as they are being installed.

Include the following:

a. Air barrier: Verify air barrier is installed without punctures and/or other damage.

Verify air barrier is sealed completely.

b. Flashing: Verify correct shingling of the flashing for roof, walls, windows, doors, and other penetrations.

c. Insulation layer: Verify insulation is installed without voids.

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d. Roofing: In accordance with ASTM D7186 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair

6. Plumbing: Verify satisfactory pressure test of pipes and drains is performed before closing in and insulating lines.

7. HVAC: Inspect HVAC system as specified in Section 01 91 00 (01810) – Commissioning.

And inspect HVAC to verify:

1. condensate pans are sloped and plumbed correctly

2. condensate pumps are plumbed correctly

3. access panels are installed to allow for inspection and cleaning of coils and ductwork downstream of coils

4. ductwork and return plenums are air sealed

5. duct insulation is installed and sealed

6. chilled water line and refrigerant line insulation are installed and sealed

C. Schedule:

1. Schedule work such that absorptive materials, including but not limited to porous insulations, paper-faced gypsum board, ceiling tile, and finish flooring, are not installed until they can be protected from rain and construction-related water.

2. Weather-proof as quickly as possible. Schedule installation of moisture-control materials, including but not limited to air barriers, flashing, exterior sealants and roofing, at the earliest possible time.

D. Testing for Moisture Content: Test moisture content of porous materials and absorptive materials to ensure that they are dry before sealing them into an assembly. Document and report testing results. Where tests are not satisfactory, dry materials and retest. If satisfactory results cannot be obtained with retest, remove and replace with new materials.

1. Concrete: Moisture test prior to finish flooring application. Test per one or more of the following; unless otherwise indicated, acceptable upper limits for concrete are < 4% top inch; < 85% headspace RH; <3 lbs/1000ft2/day:

a. ASTM D4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic

Sheet Method

b. ASTM F1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of

Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

c. ASTM F2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor

Slabs Using In Situ Probes

2. Wood: Moisture test as per ASTM D4444 - Standard Test Methods for Use and

Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters; unless otherwise indicated acceptable upper limits for wood products are < 20% at center of piece; < 15% at surface.

3. Gypsum Board, Gypsum Plaster, Insulation, and other absorptive materials:

Moisture test with a Pinless Moisture Meter to assess patterns of moisture, if any.

E. Testing for Moisture Penetration:

1. Windows: Test as per ASTM E1105 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference; unless otherwise indicated, acceptable upper limits are no leakage for 15 minutes.

2. Horizontal Waterproofing (not roofing): Test as per ASTM D5957 Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations; acceptable upper limits are no leakage for 15 minutes.

4. Exterior Walls:

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a. Air tightness of the enclosure test: ASTM E779 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization or ASTM E1827 Standard Test Methods for Determining Air Tightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door; The measured air leakage shall not exceed 0. .0977 CFM/sf (the testing unit enclosure area at a pressure differential of 0.2 inch water gauge (75 Pa).

b. Water Leakage: Review as per ASTM E2128 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls.

F. Testing for Support of Microbial Growth: Test and report in accordance with ASTM

D6329 Standard Guide for Developing Methodology for Evaluating the Ability of Indoor Materials to Support Microbial Growth Using Static Environmental Chambers. Indicate susceptibility of product or material to colonization and amplification of microorganisms.

Identify microorganisms and conditions of testing.

1. Normal conditions: Perform testing at 35 degrees Centigrade and 50 percent relative humidity.

2. Extreme conditions: Perform worst case scenarios screening tests by providing an atmosphere where environmental conditions may be favorable for microbial growth.

3. Perform testing for the following:

a. gypsum board

b. SIPS

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 03 35 10

CAST IN PLACE COLORED CONCRETE FLOOR

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to Work of this Section.

B. Section Includes:

1. Interior floor color hardener concrete floor finish.

2. Sealer.

3. Protection cover.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Manufacturer's technical data sheets and installation instructions for each product specified.

B. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts and color chips showing color specified.

C. Qualification Data: For firms indicated in "Quality Assurance" Article, including lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified. Submit applicators/contractors resume of successful projects utilizing specified Architectural concrete color system with a minimum requirement of 3 years related experience.

D. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's maintenance and cleaning instructions.

E. Statement regarding coordination of materials including admixtures, concrete hardeners, and finishing products.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer of color hardener and sealer products shall have minimum 10 years’ experience in the production of the specified products.

B. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 3 years’ experience in color hardener applications and successfully completed not less than 6 projects comparable in scale and complexity.

C. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Products shall comply with the United States Clean Air Act for maximum Volatile

Organic Compound (VOC) content as specified in PART 2 of this section.

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D. Source Limitations: Obtain each specified material from same source and maintain high degree of consistency in workmanship throughout Project.

E. Mockups

1. At location on Project selected by the Contracting Officer, prepare a 4’ x 4’ mockup for review and approval.

2. Construct mockup using processes and techniques intended for use on permanent work, including curing procedures. Include samples of control, construction, and expansion joints in the mockup.

3. Mockup shall be colored and sealed by the individual workers who will be performing the work for the Project.

4. Upon request, the owner’s representative may require modifications to be made to the mock-ups. The revised mock-ups shall be provided at no cost to owner.

5. Obtain written approval of the mockup from the Contracting Officer before start of work.

6. Retain approved mockup through completion of the Work for use as a quality standard for finished work.

7. Approved mockup may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver the specified products in original, unopened containers with legible manufacturer’s identification and information.

B. Store specified products in conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Conditions: Maintain an ambient temperature of between 50 and 90-deg F during application and at least 48 hours after application.

B. Protection: Precautions shall be taken to avoid damage or contamination of any surfaces near the work zone. Protect completed color hardener work from moisture or contamination.

1.6 PRE-JOB CONFERENCE

A. One week prior to the placement of color hardener a meeting, will be held to discuss the project and application of materials.

B. The Contracting Officer, General Contractor, Subcontractor, and a Manufacturer Representative be present.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: L.M. SCOFIELD COMPANY Los Angeles, Ca (800) 800-9900. Local Contact: Bob Torres Technical sales 916-715-2717.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Color hardener: Sikacolor 200 as manufactured by L.M. SCOFIELD COMPANY.

1. The color hardener shall be formulated as a streak-free, powdered, cementitious material containing hard aggregates.

2. The aggregates must be graded through a wide particle size range and selected for hardness and purity.

3. It shall comply with ASTM C979.

4. Minimum documented performance record of 15 years in similar applications.

5. Color: SikaColor A53 Arizona Tan.

B. Sealer: Sikacolor 304w (a-b), a premium-quality, two-component, clear, matte finish, urethane sealer resistant to staining, abrasion and ultraviolet (UV) radiation designed to protect concrete hardscapes, floors, cementitious toppings.

C. Westcoat CA-30 Small Safe Grip Traction Additive in toilet/shower rooms only.

D. Floor protection: Sikacolor ProGuard Dura Cover floor protection-multiply textured membrane laminated with non-woven polypropylene geotextile. 6ft x 150ft rolls x 18mils

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: The Contractor shall examine areas and conditions under which work will be performed and identify conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. New Concrete: Prepare as required by color hardener manufacturer.

3.3 APPLICATION OF COLOR HARDENER

A. See floor plans for color hardener areas.

B. Apply per manufacturer’s application instructions.

C. Use one pound Westcoat CA-30 Small Safe Grip Traction Additive with each five gallons (18.9 L) of Scofield sealer in toilet/shower rooms only.

D. Add traction additive in toilet/shower rooms per manufacturer’s application instructions.

E. Begin floating operation before free moisture rises to the surface.

F. Apply color hardener after the concrete substrate has reached a point where bleed water disappears, and the floating process will not disrupt the level of the surface.

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G. Apply color hardener in two separate casting operations. Two-thirds of the material should be applied in the first shake with one-third being withheld for the second shake.

Material should be applied to edges first where concrete sets more rapidly.

H. After each application, the color hardener must be thoroughly worked into the surface by use of wooden floats or power troweling machines equipped with float blades.

Water must not be applied during installation. Long handle fresnos must not be used during installation.

I. After application of the final shake, the surface will be floated, then hand or machine troweled. The specified texture should be applied uniformly using consistent finishing practices.

J. Rate of application shall be as recommended by manufacturer, and in no case less than 60 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.

K. Application of curing compound shall be done as soon as concrete surface can be walked on without marring finish.

L. After 3 days a non-staining, reinforced Protection cover- ProGuard shall be used to cover the floor completely with a minimum of seams for the duration of the project.

Do not tape directly to concrete slab. Tape seams only.

3.4 APPLICATION OF SEALER

A. Concrete cover shall be removed, and concrete prepped for sealer as per manufacturer recommendations and product tech data.

B. Sealer shall be produced by the color hardener manufacturer.

C. Apply sealer according to the manufacturer’s written instructions.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect floor from traffic per manufacturer recommendations throughout the course of construction.

3.6 MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain colored and sealed floors by sweeping. Clean spills when they occur and rinse dirt off with water. Wet-clean heavily soiled areas by mopping or by scrubbing with a rotary floor machine equipped with a scrubbing brush and a suitable, high quality commercial detergent.

END OF SECTION

ROUGH CARPENTRY

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SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Wood products.

2. Wood-preservative-treated lumber.

3. Dimension lumber framing.

4. Miscellaneous lumber.

5. Plywood backing panels.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Boards or Strips: Lumber of less than 2 inches nominal (38 mm actual) size in least dimension.

B. Dimension Lumber: Lumber of 2 inches nominal (38 mm actual) size or greater but less than 5 inches nominal (114 mm actual) size in least dimension.

C. Exposed Framing: Framing not concealed by other construction.

D. Lumber grading agencies, and abbreviations used to reference them, include the following:

1. NeLMA: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association.

2. NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority.

3. SPIB: The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau.

4. WCLIB: West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.

5. WWPA: Western Wood Products Association.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product. Indicate component materials and dimensions and include construction and application details.

1. Include data for wood-preservative treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and certification by treating plant that treated materials comply with requirements. Indicate type of preservative used and net amount of preservative retained.

2. Include data for fire-retardant treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and certification by treating plant that treated materials comply with requirements. Include physical properties of treated materials based on testing by a qualified independent testing agency.

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3. For fire-retardant treatments, include physical properties of treated lumber both before and after exposure to elevated temperatures, based on testing by a qualified independent testing agency in accordance with ASTM D5664.

4. For products receiving a waterborne treatment, include statement that moisture content of treated materials was reduced to levels specified before shipment to Project site.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Coatings must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California

Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1–2010, using the applicable exposure scenario.

2. VOC Content Requirements for Wet Applied Products: All paints and coatings wet-applied on site must meet the applicable VOC limits of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective February 5, 2016.

3. Methylene chloride and perchloroethylene shall not be intentionally added in paints, coatings, adhesives, or sealants.

4. Indicate VOC content.

5. Compliance with UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification Program for Chemical

Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings

6. Compliance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method

V1.2-2017 using the applicable exposure scenario(s).

7. Compliance with UL GREENGUARD Certified standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Material Certificates:

1. For dimension lumber specified to comply with minimum allowable unit stresses.

Indicate species and grade selected for each use and design values approved by the ALSC Board of Review.

2. For preservative-treated wood products. Indicate type of preservative used and net amount of preservative retained.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Stack wood products flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle to provide air circulation. Protect wood products from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WOOD PRODUCTS

A. Lumber: Comply with DOC PS 20 and applicable rules of grading agencies indicated. If no grading agency is indicated, comply with the applicable rules of any rules-writing agency certified by the ALSC Board of Review. Grade lumber by an agency certified by the ALSC Board of Review to inspect and grade lumber under the rules indicated.

1. Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of grading agency.

2. For exposed lumber indicated to receive a stained or natural finish, mark grade stamp on end or back of each piece.

3. Where nominal sizes are indicated, provide actual sizes required by DOC PS 20 for moisture content specified. Where actual sizes are indicated, they are minimum dressed sizes for dry wood products.

B. Maximum Moisture Content:

1. Boards: 15 percent.

2. Dimension Lumber: 15 percent for 2-inch nominal (38-mm actual) thickness or less; 19 percent for more than 2-inch nominal (38-mm actual) thickness, unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 WOOD-PRESERVATIVE-TREATED LUMBER

A. Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process: AWPA U1, Use categories as follows:

1. UC2: Interior construction not in contact with ground but may be subject to moisture.

Include the following items:

a. Wood sills, sleepers, blocking, furring, stripping, and similar concealed members in contact with masonry or concrete.

b. Wood framing and furring attached directly to the interior of below-grade exterior masonry or concrete walls.

c. Wood floor plates that are installed over concrete slabs-on-grade.

2. UC3A (Commodity Specification A): Coated sawn products in exterior construction not in contact with ground but exposed to all weather cycles including intermittent wetting.

Include the following items:

a. Wood cants, nailers, curbs, equipment support bases, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing.

b. Wood framing members that are less than 18 inches (460 mm) above the ground in crawlspaces or unexcavated areas.

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3. UC4A (Commodity Specification A): Non-critical sawn products in contact with ground and exposed to all weather cycles including continuous or prolonged wetting, and sawn products not in contact with ground but with ground contact-type hazards or that are critical or hard to replace. Include the following items:

a. Wood framing members that are less than 12 inches (152 mm) above the ground.

b. Joists and beams when they are difficult to maintain, repair, or replace and are critical to the performance and safety of the entire system/construction.

c. Preservative Chemicals: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and containing no arsenic or chromium. Do not use inorganic boron (SBX) for sill plates.

d. For exposed items indicated to receive a stained or natural finish, chemical formulations are not to require incising, contain colorants, bleed through, or otherwise adversely affect finishes.

e. After treatment, redry boards and dimension lumber to 19 percent maximum moisture content.

4. UC4B (Commodity Specification A): Critical or difficult-to-replace sawn products in contact with ground and exposed to all weather cycles including continuous or prolonged wetting, high decay potential, and salt water splash. Include all rough carpentry.

5. Kiln-dry lumber after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent. Do not use material that is warped or that does not comply with requirements for untreated material.

6. Mark lumber with treatment quality mark of an inspection agency approved by the ALSC Board of Review.

7. For exposed lumber indicated to receive a stained or natural finish, mark end or back of each piece

B. Application: Treat all rough carpentry unless otherwise indicated.

1. Wood cants, nailers, curbs, equipment support bases, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing.

2. Wood sills, sleepers, blocking, furring, stripping, and similar concealed members in contact with masonry or concrete.

3. Wood framing and furring attached directly to the interior of below-grade exterior masonry or concrete walls.

4. Wood framing members that are less than 18 inches (460 mm) above the ground in crawlspaces or unexcavated areas.

5. Wood floor plates that are installed over concrete slabs-on-grade.

2.3 DIMENSION LUMBER FRAMING

A. Non-Load-Bearing Interior Partitions by Grade: Construction or No. 2 grade.

1. Application: All interior partitions

2. Species:

a. Hem-fir (north); NLGA.

b. Southern pine or mixed southern pine; SPIB.

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c. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA.

d. Hem-fir; WCLIB, or WWPA.

e. Spruce-pine-fir (south); NeLMA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

f. Northern species; NLGA.

g. Eastern softwoods; NeLMA.

h. Western woods; WCLIB or WWPA.

B. Load-Bearing Partitions by Grade: Construction or No. 2 grade.

1. Application: Exterior walls and interior load-bearing partitions.

2. Species:

a. Hem-fir (north); NLGA.

b. Southern pine; SPIB.

c. Douglas fir-larch; WCLIB or WWPA.

d. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA.

e. Douglas fir-south; WWPA.

f. Hem-fir; WCLIB or WWPA.

g. Douglas fir-larch (north); NLGA.

h. Spruce-pine-fir (south); NeLMA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

C. Load-Bearing Partitions by Performance: Any species and grade with a modulus of elasticity of at least 1,300,000 psi (8970 MPa) and an extreme fiber stress in bending of at least 700 psi (4.83 MPa) for 2-inch nominal (38-mm actual) thickness and 12-inch nominal (286-mm actual) width for single-member use.

1. Application: Exterior walls and interior load-bearing partitions.

D. Ceiling Joists: Construction or No. 2 grade.

1. Species:

a. Hem-fir (north); NLGA.

b. Southern pine; SPIB.

c. Douglas fir-larch; WCLIB or WWPA.

d. Douglas fir-larch (north); NLGA.

e. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA.

f. Hem-fir; WCLIB or WWPA.

g. Douglas fir-south; WWPA.

h. Spruce-pine-fir (south); NeLMA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

i. Northern species; NLGA.

j. Eastern softwoods; NeLMA.

k. Western woods; WCLIB or WWPA.

E. Joists, Rafters, and Other Framing by Grade: Construction or No. 2 grade or higher grade as required to meet structural requirements.

1. Species:

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a. Hem-fir (north); NLGA.

b. Southern pine; SPIB.

c. Douglas fir-larch; WCLIB or WWPA.

d. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA.

e. Douglas fir-south; WWPA.

f. Hem-fir; WCLIB or WWPA.

g. Douglas fir-larch (north); NLGA.

h. Spruce-pine-fir (south); NeLMA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

A. Joists, Rafters, and Other Framing by Performance: Any species and grade with a modulus of elasticity of at least 1,300,000 psi (8970 MPa) and an extreme fiber stress in bending of at least 700 psi (4.83 MPa) for 2-inch nominal (38-mm actual) thickness and 12-inch nominal (286-mm actual) width for single-member use.

B. Exposed Framing: Hand-select material indicated to receive a stained or natural finish for uniformity of appearance and freedom from characteristics, on exposed surfaces and edges, that would impair finish appearance, including decay, honeycomb, knotholes, shake, splits, torn grain, and wane.

1. Species and Grade:

a. As indicated above for load-bearing construction of same type.

b. Hem-fir (north); Select Structural grade; NLGA.

c. Southern pine; Select Structural grade; SPIB.

d. Douglas fir-larch; Select Structural grade; WCLIB or WWPA.

e. Mixed southern pine; Select Structural grade; SPIB.

f. Spruce-pine-fir; Select Structural grade; NLGA.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER

A. Provide miscellaneous lumber indicated and lumber for support or attachment of other construction, including the following:

1. Blocking.

2. Nailers.

3. Rooftop equipment bases and support curbs.

4. Cants.

5. Furring.

6. Grounds.

7. Utility shelving.

B. Dimension Lumber Items: Construction or No. 2 of the following species:

1. Hem-fir (north); NLGA.

2. Mixed southern pine or southern pine; SPIB.

3. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA.

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4. Hem-fir; WCLIB or WWPA.

5. Spruce-pine-fir (south); NeLMA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

6. Western woods; WCLIB or WWPA.

C. Concealed Boards: 15 percent maximum moisture content and the following species and grades:

1. Mixed southern pine or southern pine; No. 2 grade; SPIB.

2. Hem-fir or hem-fir (north); Construction or No. 2 Common grade; NLGA, WCLIB, or

WWPA.

D. Roofing Nailers: Structural- or No. 2-grade lumber or better; kiln-dried Douglas fir, southern pine, or wood having similar decay-resistant properties.

E. For blocking not used for attachment of other construction, Utility, Stud, or No. 3 grade lumber of any species may be used provided it is cut and selected to eliminate defects that will interfere with its attachment and purpose.

F. For furring strips for installing plywood or hardboard paneling, select boards with no knots capable of producing bent-over nails and damage to paneling.

2.5 FASTENERS

A. General: Fasteners are to be of size and type indicated and comply with requirements specified in this article for material and manufacture. Provide nails or screws, in sufficient length, to penetrate not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) into wood substrate.

1. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, pressure-preservative treated, or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A153/A153M or ASTM F2329.

B. Nails, Brads, and Staples: ASTM F1667.

C. Power-Driven Fasteners: Fastener systems with an evaluation report acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, based on ICC-ES AC70.

D. Post-Installed Anchors: Fastener systems with an evaluation report acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, based on ICC-ES AC01 or ICC-ES AC308 as appropriate for the substrate.

2.6 METAL FRAMING ANCHORS

A. Post Bases: Adjustable-socket type for bolting in place with standoff plate to raise post 1 inch (25 mm) above base and with 2-inch- (50-mm-) minimum side cover, socket 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) thick, and standoff and adjustment plates 0.108 inch (2.8 mm) thick.

B. Joist Ties: Flat straps, with holes for fasteners, for tying joists together over supports.

1. Width: 1-1/4 inches (32 mm).

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2. Thickness: 0.062 inch (1.6 mm).

3. Length: 24 inches (600 mm)

C. Rafter Tie-Downs: Bent strap tie for fastening rafters or roof trusses to wall studs below, 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide by 0.050 inch (1.3 mm) thick. Tie fastens to side of rafter or truss, face of top plates, and side of stud below.

D. Rafter Tie-Downs (Hurricane or Seismic Ties): Bent strap tie for fastening rafters or roof trusses to wall studs below, 2-1/4 inches (57 mm) wide by 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) thick. Tie fits over top of rafter or truss and fastens to both sides of rafter or truss, face of top plates, and side of stud below.

E. Floor-to-Floor Ties: Flat straps, with holes for fasteners, for tying upper floor wall studs to band joists and lower floor studs, 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) wide by 0.050 inch (1.3 mm) thick by 36 inches (914 mm) long.

F. Hold-Downs: Brackets for bolting to wall studs and securing to foundation walls with anchor bolts or to other hold-downs with threaded rods and designed with first of two bolts placed seven bolt diameters from reinforced base.

1. Bolt Diameter: 5/8 inch (15.8 mm).

2. Width: 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

3. Body Thickness: 0.138 inch (3.5 mm).

4. Base Reinforcement Thickness: 0.108 inch (2.8 mm)

G. Wall Bracing:

1. T-shaped bracing made for letting into studs in saw kerf, 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) wide by 9/16 inch (14 mm) deep by 0.034 inch (0.85 mm) thick with hemmed edges.

2. Angle bracing made for letting into studs in saw kerf, 15/16 by 15/16 by 0.040 inch (24 by 24 by 1 mm) thick with hemmed edges.

H. Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate from the following materials:

1. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: Hot-dip, zinc-coated steel sheet complying with ASTM A653/A653M, G60 (Z180) coating designation.

a. Use for interior locations unless otherwise indicated.

2. Heavy-Galvanized-Steel Sheet: Hot-dip, zinc-coated steel sheet complying with ASTM A653/A653M; structural steel (SS), high-strength low-alloy steel Type A (HSLAS Type A), or high-strength low-alloy steel Type B (HSLAS Type B); G185 (Z550) coating designation; and not less than 0.036 inch (0.9 mm) thick.

a. Use for wood-preservative-treated lumber and where indicated.

3. Stainless steel bars and shapes complying with ASTM A276/A276M, Type 316.

a. Use for exterior locations and where indicated.

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2.7 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Sill-Sealer Gaskets:

1. Closed-cell neoprene foam, 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick, selected from manufacturer's standard widths to suit width of sill members indicated.

B. Adhesives for Gluing Furring and Sleepers to Concrete or Masonry: Formulation complying with ASTM D3498 that is approved for use indicated by adhesive manufacturer.

C. Water-Repellent Preservative: NWWDA-tested and -accepted formulation containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, combined with an insecticide containing chlorpyrifos as its active ingredient.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Framing Standard: Comply with AF&PA's WCD 1, "Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction," unless otherwise indicated.

B. Set work to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit rough carpentry accurately to other construction. Locate furring, nailers, blocking, grounds, and similar supports to comply with requirements for attaching other construction.

C. Install plywood backing panels by fastening to studs; coordinate locations with utilities requiring backing panels.

D. Install metal framing anchors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Install fasteners through each fastener hole.

E. Install sill sealer gasket to form continuous seal between sill plates and foundation walls.

F. Install sill sealer gasket/termite barrier in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions at the underside of wall bottom track or rim track and at the top of foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations.

G. Do not splice structural members between supports unless otherwise indicated.

H. Provide blocking and framing as indicated and as required to support facing materials, fixtures, specialty items, and trim.

1. Provide metal clips for fastening gypsum board or lath at corners and intersections where framing or blocking does not provide a surface for fastening edges of panels. Space clips not more than 16 inches (406 mm) o.c.

I. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics do not interfere with installation or with fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with

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J. Comply with AWPA M4 for applying field treatment to cut surfaces of preservative-treated lumber.

1. Use inorganic boron for items that are continuously protected from liquid water.

2. Use copper naphthenate for items not continuously protected from liquid water.

K. Where wood-preservative-treated lumber is installed adjacent to metal decking, install continuous flexible flashing separator between wood and metal decking.

L. Securely attach rough carpentry work to substrate by anchoring and fastening as indicated, complying with the following:

1. Table 2304.10.1, "Fastening Schedule," in ICC's International Building Code (IBC).

2. ICC-ES evaluation report for fastener.

M. Securely attach roofing nailers to substrates by anchoring and fastening to withstand bending, shear, or other stresses imparted by Project wind loads and fastener-resistance loads as designed in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7.

N. Use steel common nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that will not fully penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials.

Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood. Drive nails snug but do not countersink nail heads unless otherwise indicated.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF WOOD BLOCKING AND NAILERS

A. Install where indicated and where required for screeding or attaching other work. Form to shapes indicated and cut as required for true line and level of attached work. Coordinate locations with other work involved.

B. Attach wood blocking to substrates to support applied loading. Recess bolts and nuts flush with surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

C. Attach wood roofing nailers securely to substrate to resist the designed outward and upward wind loads indicated on Drawings and in accordance with ANSI/SPRI ED-1, Tables A6 and A7.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF WOOD FURRING

A. Install level and plumb with closure strips at edges and openings. Shim with wood as required for tolerance of finish work.

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3.4 INSTALLATION OF CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER FRAMING

A. Ceiling Joists: Install with crown edge up and complying with requirements specified above for floor joists. Face nail to ends of parallel rafters.

1. Where ceiling joists are at right angles to rafters, provide additional short joists parallel to rafters from wall plate to first joist; nail to ends of rafters and to top plate, and nail to first joist or anchor with framing anchors or metal straps. Provide 1-by-8-inch nominal- (19-by-184-mm actual-) size or 2-by-4-inch nominal- (38-by-89-mm actual-) size stringers spaced 48 inches (1200 mm) o.c. crosswise over main ceiling joists.

B. Rafters: Notch to fit exterior wall plates and use metal framing anchors. Double rafters to form headers and trimmers at openings in roof framing, if any, and support with metal hangers.

Where rafters abut at ridge, place directly opposite each other and nail to ridge member or use metal ridge hangers.

1. At valleys, provide double-valley rafters of size indicated or, if not indicated, of same thickness as regular rafters and 2 inches (50 mm) deeper. Bevel ends of jack rafters for full bearing against valley rafters.

2. At hips, provide hip rafter of size indicated or, if not indicated, of same thickness as regular rafters and 2 inches (50 mm) deeper. Bevel ends of jack rafters for full bearing against hip rafter.

C. Provide collar beams (ties) as indicated or, if not indicated, provide 1-by-6-inch nominal- (19-by-140-mm actual-) size boards between every third pair of rafters, but not more than 48 inches (1219 mm) o.c. Locate below ridge member, at third point of rafter span. Cut ends to fit roof slope and nail to rafters.

D. Provide special framing as indicated for eaves, overhangs, dormers, and similar conditions if any.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect wood that has been treated with inorganic boron (SBX) from weather. If, despite protection, inorganic boron-treated wood becomes wet, apply EPA-registered borate treatment.

Apply borate solution by spraying to comply with EPA-registered label.

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SECTION 066116

SOLID SURFACES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Solid Surface Vertical Surfaces

2. Accessories

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Solid Surface Vertical Surfaces

2. Adhesives

3. Accessories.

B. Product Data Submittals: For each product.

C. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. For installation adhesives, including printed statement of VOC content.

2. For adhesives, documentation indicating that the adhesive contains no urea formaldehyde.

3. For products having recycled content, provide documentation indicating percentages, by weight, of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.

4. Identify each regional material along with the location of its harvest, extraction, or manufacture.

5. Coatings must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California

Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1–2010, using the applicable exposure scenario.

6. VOC Content Requirements for Wet Applied Products: All adhesives wet-applied on site must meet the applicable VOC limits of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective February 5, 2016.

7. Methylene chloride and perchloroethylene shall not be intentionally added in paints, coatings, adhesives, or sealants.

8. Compliance with UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification Program for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings

9. Compliance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2-2017 using the applicable exposure scenario(s).

10. Compliance with UL GREENGUARD Certified standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage.

D. Shop Drawings: For solid surface vertical wall panels.

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1. Include plans, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Detail fabrication and installation, including field joints.

2. Show locations and sizes of cutouts and holes for items installed in solid surface walls.

3. Indicate design parameters, adjacent construction, materials, dimensions, thickness, fabrication details, tolerances, jointing methods, method of support, anchorages, integration with plumbing fixtures and connections, and colors

E. Samples: Submit two, 6"x 6" (152mm x 152mm) samples representative of colors, patterns, textures, finishes and edge treatments. Approved samples will be retained as a standard for the work.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer and fabricator.

B. Manufacturer’s written installation instructions.

C. Maintenance Data: Manufacturer’s recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Include in project closeout documents.

D. Product Data:

1. Manufacturer’s technical literature indicating physical properties and performance criteria for solid surface materials and related components.

E. Product Certificates: For the following:

1. Solid Surface

2. Adhesives.

1.4 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer’s 10 year limited warranty covering replacement of the material.

1.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

A. In addition to requirements, comply with applicable provisions of following for design, materials, fabrication, and installation of component parts:

1. ISSFA-2, “Classification And Standards Publication of Solid Surfacing Material”.

2. NSF Standard 51 for use in both splash and food service areas.

3. ASTM G21 “Fungal Resistance,” Method [A] [B], no growth.

4. ASTM G22 “Bacterial Resistance,” no growth.

5. Stain Resistance, ANSI Z124-6-5.2 1997. 9. Comply with requirements in CID-A-A-

60003, “Partitions, Toilets, Complete.”

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator and Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in fabricating and installing solid surfacing fabrications similar in complexity to those required in this project, including specific requirements indicated and whose products have a record of successful in-service performance.

B. Obtain solid surface fabrications through one source.

1.7 FIRE-TEST-RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS: Provide solid surface fabrications with the following surface-burning characteristics as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 84 by UL 723 or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction:

A. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.

B. Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, handle, and protect materials…