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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

BEN TAUB HOSPITAL

RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

1502 Ben Taub Loop

Houston, Texas 77047

Browne McGregor Architects, Inc.; Project No.: 22.140.07

100% CD OWNER REVIEW

June 19, 2025

Browne McGregor Architects, Inc.

520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 880

Houston, Texas 77027

(713) 850-1733

Fax: (713) 850-0833

HHS - Ben Taub Hospital Radiographic Equipment Replacement

Project Directory Page 00 00 03-1 Browne McGregor Architects, Inc.; Project No.: 22140.07

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PROJECT DIRECTORY

BUILDING OWNER

HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

2525 Holly Hall St.

Houston, Texas 77054-4124

Contact: Tarek Rahhal Phone: (346) 426-1534 email: TAREK.RAHHAL@HARRISHEALTH.ORG

ARCHITECT

BROWNE McGREGOR ARCHITECTS, INC.

520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 880 Houston, Texas 77027

Contact: Cory Porter Phone: (713) 850-1733 email: CPorter@BrowneMcGregor.com

MEP ENGINEER

WYLIE ENGINEERING

1 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100 Houston, Texas 77046 Phone: (713)781-2526 X 143 email: LPRENDERGAST@WYLIEEENG.COM

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

FRACTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

9722 Gaston Road, Suite 150 Katy, Texas 77494

Contact: Oscar Valdez Phone: (832) 404-2280 email: OSCAR.VALDEZ@FRACTALSTRUCTURAL.COM

END OF PROJECT DIRECTORY

mailto:Tarek.Rahhal@HarrisHEALTH.ORG mailto:CPorter@BrowneMcGregor.com mailto:LPRENDERGAST@WYLIEEENG.COM mailto:OSCAR.VALDEZ@FRACTALSTRUCTURAL.COM

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the General and Supplementary Conditions, if any, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents.

2. Type of Contract.

3. Contractor Use of Premises.

4. Work Restrictions.

5. Work by Owner.

6. Owner Occupancy Requirements.

7. Survey of Existing Conditions.

8. Specification Formats and Conventions.

9. Miscellaneous provisions.

B. Related Sections: Work of all sections, including Division 01 Sections, as required to properly execute the work and as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress of the work.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Project consists of providing all materials, labor, tools, plant, supplies, equipment, transportation, superintendence, temporary facilities and construction, insurance, contributions, and all services and facilities required for the Ben Taub Hospital Radiographic Equipment Replacement renovation / alteration located at 1502 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, Texas 77047 for the Harris Health System.

1.4 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single stipulated lump sum general construction contract.

B. The Owner is a tax exempt entity and will issue a tax exemption certificate to the Contractor.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine operations at site to areas permitted by:

1. Law

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2. Ordinances

3. Permits

4. Contract Documents

5. Building and Construction Standards.

B. Contractor's use of the project site is limited only by Owner's right to occupy portions of the existing building during working hours and perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of the project.

C. Limit use of project site to the area indicated on the Drawings. Do not disturb areas beyond the project site.

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premises.

C. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas as needed for operations.

D. Contractor shall establish secured staging area for work and coordinate and provide safe passage and exit from existing building areas during construction, as determined by local building authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Coordinate use of site and premises with the Owner. Refer to Division 01 Section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for additional requirements:

1. Employee parking: In designated areas. The Owner is not responsible for damage to, theft of or from vehicles, or for towing or storage charges of illegally parked vehicles.

2. Access to site and premises: In designated areas.

3. Material storage and staging areas: In designated areas.

4. Transport materials and equipment to and from construction area along routes approved by Owner.

5. Do not use existing elevators for moving materials and personnel without

Owner's written permission. If Owner approves use, provide protection to floor and ceiling finishes and protect walls with pads for protection. Repair or replace all damaged surfaces attributed to such use to like new undamaged condition at no expense to Owner.

6. Do not use existing restrooms without Owner's written permission. If Owner approves use, clean daily and leave in a clean condition. Repair or replace all

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F. Do not interrupt building utility systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire, or life safety systems without Owner’s written approval.

G. Do not close or obstruct building exits.

H. Do not use or store hazardous or flammable materials on premises without Owner’s written approval; follow requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction over the work.

I. Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise, vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in the advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

J. Do not perform any gas cutting or welding operations on premises without appropriate fire watch and protection; follow the requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction over the work.

K. Prohibit use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco and vaping on the project premises, unless otherwise approved by Owner for designated areas in writing. If smoking is approved in designated areas, ensure that smoking and vaping does not affect any interior spaces or are within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

L. Prohibit the use of alcohol and all illicit substances on project premises at all times.

M. Except for law enforcement, firearms of all types are strictly prohibited from the site unless otherwise approved by Owner for security purposes.

1.6 WORK BY OWNER

A. The Owner reserves the right to perform construction operations with its own forces or to employ separate contractors on portions of the Project. General Contractor shall coordinate with this work in terms of providing site access, work space, and storage space, cooperation of work forces, scheduling, and technical requirements.

1. If access to adjacent common or occupied spaces is required:

a. Schedule operations with Owner in advance.

b. Perform work after normal business hours or on weekends when directed by the Owner.

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1.7 OWNER OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner reserves the right to place and install equipment in completed areas of the building, prior to Substantial Completion provided that such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

B. A Certificate of Substantial Completion will be executed in accordance with conditions of the Contract.

C. The Contractor shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from local building officials prior to Owner occupancy.

1.8 SURVEY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Contractor acknowledges by submitting a Proposal, that the Contractor has visited and inspected the Project Site on which the Work is to be performed, that the Contractor is satisfied as to the nature and location of the Work, including any obstructions, amount of work, actual levels, the equipment, and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the Work, and all other matters which can in any way affect the Work or the cost thereof under this Contract.

B. Contractor shall locate water, gas, and other utility and electrical service lines, and piping in the way of new work. The Contractor shall see that services which are to be removed have been capped or plugged and made gas and watertight, as applicable, in conformance with applicable requirements of governing authorities and utility firms.

C. Failure by Contractor to be acquainted with available information concerning existing conditions, including factors affecting costs and liabilities, shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of the Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents, and for amount of consideration named or otherwise determined.

1.9 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 48-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" 6-digit numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

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B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires.

Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Refer to "Format and Specification Context Explanations" paragraph in Division 01 Section “Codes, Regulations and Standards” for additional requirements.

1.12 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Permits, Fees, Fines, and Notices:

1. Contractor shall be directly responsible for any and all fines or penalties levied by authorities having jurisdiction as a result of any breach of security or safety caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, suppliers, or representatives.

2. The Contractor shall apply for, obtain, and pay for all required permits and fees for the Project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. As specified in applicable 02 through 48 Specification Sections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE

A. Completion Time: The Owner has a critical need for the Work to commence upon Notice to Proceed and be Substantially Complete by the date agreed to in the Construction Contract.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 13 00

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including the General and Supplementary Conditions, if any, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Providing necessary work and services required for the installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical systems, and fire and security alarm systems as applicable and shown on the Drawings.

2. Making installations in a manner that comply with applicable codes and laws as minimum standards of quality and safety. Where the requirements of the Contract Documents exceed code requirements, comply with Contract Documents. Where conflicts occur between the Drawings and Specifications, between different Drawings, between different portions of this Section, or between different sections of the Specifications, the more stringent requirements shall apply.

B. Related Sections: Work of all sections, including Division 01 Sections, as required to properly execute the work and as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress of the work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. This Section outlines only minimum standards and requirements. Refer to the Drawings and other sections of the specifications for additional requirements. Bring all conflicts and discrepancies to the attention of the Architect, Engineer, and appropriate Consultant and do not start work until such conflicts and discrepancies are clarified and corrected.

B. Materials used in HVAC and Electrical systems contain no asbestos, lead, PVC, Phthalate, or urea formaldehyde.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the mechanical, electrical, fire protection system, and security alarm system work with that of other trades in order that the various components of the systems shall be installed at the proper time, shall fit within the available space, and allows for proper service access to those requiring maintenance, including equipment specified in other Divisions.

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B. Remove and relocate items which are installed without regard to proper access as directed by the Architect or Engineer, at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Provide materials with trim to match and fit properly with the types of adjacent ceiling, wall, and floor finish actually installed. Model numbers in specifications or scheduled on Drawings are not intended to designate the required trim.

D. Provide fire suppression equipment described in Fire Suppression Drawings or in

Division 21 Fire Suppression System specifications, if any, or in Mechanical Drawings, as applicable. Provide mechanical equipment described in Mechanical Drawings or in Division 23 Mechanical specifications, if any with electrical characteristics compatible with that described in the Electrical Drawings and described in Division 26 Electrical specifications, if any. Provide electrical equipment described in the Electrical Drawings or in Division 26 Electrical specifications, if any.

E. Prior to the fabrication of ductwork, or the installation of lighting, air diffusers, air return registers, fire sprinkler heads, or other devices in the ceilings, review the Drawings to ascertain that the locations of devices in the ceilings create a pattern which is compatible with the reflected ceiling plan and the spacings of the various ceiling mounted devices do not interfere with the operation of any medical or x-ray equipment.

1.5 DRAWINGS

A. The Drawings are schematic in nature but indicate how the various components are integrated with other parts of the building. Determine exact locations by job measurement, by checking the requirements of other trades, and by review of Contract Documents.

B. The Drawings indicate general routing of the various parts of the systems, but do not indicate all sizes, fittings, offsets, and runouts, which are required. Provide correct sizes, fittings, offsets, and runouts required to fit the system into spaces allocated to them.

Locate all light fixtures, vents, and supply grilles to conform to the ceiling system.

Examine the Drawings to become familiar with this requirement.

C. In certain instances, the Architect may require relocation of outlets and switches. Where relocation is within three (3) feet of location shown in the Drawings, and when Contractor is informed of necessary relocation before Work is begun on this portion of the job, no extra compensation will be allowed.

1.6 OPERATING MANUAL, SERVICE DATA, AND WARRANTIES

A. Upon completion of the Project, provide a copy of the service manual for each type of unit of equipment provided in the project. Each manual shall contain complete operation instructions and information required for performing periodic minor maintenance on the equipment. Include the following information:

1. Identification of each major part of the unit by the manufacturer’s part number.

2. Wiring diagrams for electrical items and components.

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3. List of necessary service parts and equipment for maintenance.

4. Separate spare parts list stating the estimated quantities of spare parts normally required to service the equipment for a period of one year.

5. Manufacturer’s catalogs containing optional accessory items available for the equipment.

B. Warranties: In addition to the one year warranty specified in the Conditions of the

Contract, assume all responsibility for special guarantees which may be required in this specification concerning installation, operation or performance of equipment, materials, and systems provided by a distributor, manufacturer, or subcontractor.

C. Owner’s Instructions: At the completion of the Project, arrange and conduct instructional classes on the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the Owner.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with the requirements of Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures".

B. Equipment and material submittals shall show sufficient data to indicate complete compliance with Contract Documents as follows:

1. Proper sizes and capabilities.

2. Ability to fit in the available space in a manner that will allow proper service.

3. Construction methods, materials, and finishes.

4. List of accessories.

C. Product data shall include the contract item designation, building and proposed model number.

D. If proposed air devices are different than models specified, indicate the specified model and beside it the proposed model for each type of device. Do not list quantities.

E. For any items to be installed in or on a finished surface, certify that applicable Contract

Documents have been checked and that the item submitted is compatible with the surface finish on which it is to be installed.

F. Shop Drawings: Sheet metal, piping, mechanical, and electrical fabrication Shop

Drawings shall show equipment, ductwork, and piping, including piping in plumbing chases, sized, and drawn in exact location to be installed. Produce Drawings to scale with all ductwork and piping sized accordingly. Ductwork and piping larger than three

(3) inches shall be shown with double lines.

G. Coordination Drawings: Coordination Drawings are Drawings which indicate relationships between the various systems and other components of the building such as beams, columns, ceilings, and walls. They shall be drawn to scale and shall include plans, elevations, sections, and other details as required to clearly define the relationships, possible interferences and to indicate the Contractor’s proposed solution for any possible

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H. Interference Drawings:

1. Interference Drawings are Drawings which indicate conflict between the various systems and other components of the building such as beams, columns, and walls. They shall be drawn to scale and shall include plans, elevations, sections, and other details as required to clearly define the interference and to indicate the Contractor’s proposed solution.

2. Submit Drawings for approval whenever job measurements and analysis of the Drawings and specifications by the Contractor indicate that the various systems cannot be installed without significant deviation for the intent of the Contract.

When such an interference is encountered, Work shall cease in the general areas of the conflict until a solution to the question has been approved by the Architect.

I. Bind Submittals into book form with a table of contents listing all items in that specific submittal. Loose catalog sheets or drawings will not be acceptable. A separate brochure will be required for each type of equipment, e.g., lighting fixtures, switchgear, lighting panels, mechanical equipment, plumbing items, and ductwork accessories, each in a separate brochure. Miscellaneous apparatuses such as transformers, contactors, time switches, and safety switches may be contained in one brochure.

J. Auxiliary systems submittals shall contain sufficient information to show conformance with the specifications and shall include a description of the operation of each system to aid the consultant in the evaluation of each submittal.

1.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT

A. Provide equipment with necessary parts and accessories even though the parts and accessories are not specifically mentioned.

B. Provide a factory applied finish on all exterior surfaces. Touch up or refinish items which have the finish marred before final acceptance.

C. Rotating parts shall be in static and dynamic balance.

D. Electrical materials shall bear the stamp of approval of the Underwriter’s Laboratory.

E. Eliminate any abnormal noises which are not an inherent part of the systems as designed.

Abnormal buzzing and rattling of equipment, piping, ducts, and air devices and squeaks in rotating equipment components will not be acceptable.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT

A. Do not deliver equipment to the job site until progress of construction has reached the stage where equipment is actually needed, or until the building is enclosed enough to protect equipment from the weather. Equipment allowed to stand in weather will be

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B. Adequately protect equipment from damage after delivery to the job site. Cover with heavy drop cloths as required to protect from plaster, dirt, paint, water, adverse weather conditions, and physical damage.

C. Equipment which has been damaged by construction activities will be rejected, and new equipment of a like kind shall be used at no additional expense to Owner.

D. At the time of Substantial Completion, equipment shall be clean.

1.10 MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS AND SUPERVISION

A. Follow manufacturer’s directions for installation, testing, and operation of all apparatuses and equipment provided.

B. Where supervision by a manufacturer is required in the specification, pay all costs and follow all instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer, who shall supervise the installation, connection, startup adjustment, instruction of the Owner, and final tests of equipment and systems. Where two or more manufacturer’s equipment is interrelated, coordinate the Work and supervision.

C. Provide a letter from the manufacturers whose supervision is required stating that they have supervised the installation, and their equipment or system is operating satisfactorily in detail and in every respect and that the Owner has been instructed in the operation and maintenance.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the General and Supplementary

Conditions, if any, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section specifies the requirements for the following:

1. Quality Assurance.

2. References Standards.

3. Definitions.

4. Abbreviations.

5. Format and Specification Context Explanations.

6. Drawing Symbols.

7. General Requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General:

1. For products or workmanship specified by a standard of association, trade, or

Federal standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable code authorities having jurisdiction.

2. The contractual relationship of the parties to the Contract should not be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference standard.

3. Obtain copies of standards when required by Contract Documents.

4. Maintain copy of standards at jobsite during submittals, planning, and progress of the specific work for which the standards pertain, until the date of Substantial Completion.

5. In the absence of specific instructions in the specifications, materials, products, equipment, and their installation shall conform to the applicable codes, regulations and standards specified therein. When a conflict exists between the applicable code, regulation and standard and that specified, the more stringent code regulation or standard shall prevail, except as authorized by applicable authorities having jurisdiction.

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B. Specifications and Drawings: The Drawings and Specifications are correlative and have equal authority and priority. Base disagreements in themselves or in each other on the most expensive combination of quantity and quality of work indicated. In the event of such disagreement bring it to the attention of the Architect, who will determine the appropriate method to perform the work.

C. Industry Standards: Where compliance with two (2) or more industry standards or sets of requirements are specified and the overlapping of those different standards or requirements establishes different or conflicting minimums or levels of quality, the most stringent requirement is intended and will be enforced, unless specifically detailed language written into Contract Documents clearly indicates that a less stringent requirement is to be fulfilled.

Refer apparently equal but different requirements, and uncertainties as to which level of quality is more stringent, to the Architect for a decision before proceeding.

D. Contractor’s Option: Except for overlapping or conflicting requirements, where more than one (1) set of requirements are specified for a particular unit of work, option is intended to be Contractor’s regardless of whether or not it is specifically indicated as such.

E. Minimum Quality/Quantity: In every instance, the quality level or quantity shown or specified is intended to be the minimum for the work to be performed or provided. Except as otherwise specifically indicated, the actual work may either comply exactly with the minimum (within specified tolerances) or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with requirements, indicated numeric values are either minimums or maximums as noted or as appropriate for context of requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect for decision before proceeding.

F. Specialists; Assignments: In certain instances, specification text requires (or implies) that specific work is to be assigned to specialists, who are engaged for performance of work.

Such assignments shall be recognized as special requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. These requirements should not be interpreted so as to conflict with applicable regulations, union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions. Such assignments are intended to establish which party or entity involved in a specific unit of work is recognized as “expert” for the indicated construction processes or operations.

Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the entire set of requirements remains with the Contractor.

1.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Dates of codes, regulations and standards specified shall be the latest date of issue of that code, regulation or standard prior to the date of issue of this Project Manual or Document, except as modified or otherwise directed by the applicable codes and their supplements and amendments adopted by the code authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Date of Issue - The “date of issue” as it appears in the statement above, means the date which appears on the cover of the Project Manual or Document corresponding to the date of issue of the Contract Documents.

2. Code Authorities: The “code authorities” as it appears in the statement above, means the Building Code authorities responsible for code enforcement.

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B. Governing Codes:

1. Building Code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with City of Houston

Amendments.

2. Mechanical Code: 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with City of Houston

Amendments.

3. Electrical Code: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). (NFPA 70).

4. Plumbing Code: 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with City of Houston

Amendments.

5. Energy Code: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

6. Fire Code: 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with City of Houston

Amendments.

7. Accessibility Code: Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), March 12, 2012.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: A substantial amount of specification language consists of definitions for terms found in other Contract Documents, including those in the AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Supplementary Conditions, the Drawings, and the Specifications. Drawings must be recognized as being diagrammatic in nature and not completely descriptive of requirements indicated thereon.

Certain terms used in the Contract Documents are defined in the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and in this Section. Definitions and explanations contained in this Section are not necessarily either complete or exclusive but are general for this Work to the extent that they are not stated more explicitly in another element of the Contract Documents. In the event of a conflict in definitions or explanations within the Contract Documents or whenever there is need of clarification or interpretation of definitions within or between the Contract Documents, notify the Architect immediately and proceed as directed. Except in cases where definitions are determined by code authorities having jurisdiction, the Architect’s interpretation of all definitions will take precedence.

B. General Requirements: The provisions or requirements of Division 01 - Sections apply to the entire Work of Contract and, where indicated, to other elements which are included in the Project.

C. Special Conditions: Wherever the term “Special Conditions”, appears in the Contract

Documents, it refers collectively to all requirements of the Owner in addition to the sections in Division 01, General Requirements, and to Articles contained in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions.

D. Owner: Wherever the term "Owner, or similar term appears in the Contract Documents, it means Harris County Hospital District, 2525 Holly Hall St., Houston, Texas 77054-4124;

Contact: Tarek Rahhal; Phone: (346) 426-1534; email: Rahhal, Tarek Tarek.Rahhal@harrishealth.org.

E. Architect: Wherever the term "Architect", or any derivative thereof appears in the

Contract Documents, it means Browne McGregor Architects, Inc., 520 Post Oak, Suite mailto:Tarek.Rahhal@harrishealth.org

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880, Houston, Texas 77027; Contact: Cory Porter; Phone: (713) 850-1733; email:

CPorter@BrowneMcGregor.com.

F. Bid, Competitive Proposal, Response, Offer, etc.: Wherever the term “Bid”, “Competitive Proposal”, “Response”, “Offer”, “Proposal”, or any derivative thereof, or similar term appears in the Contract Documents, they mean one and the same, and shall mean Bid.

G. General Contractor, Prime Contractor, Contractor, etc.: Wherever the term “General

Contractor”, “Prime Contractor”, “Contractor”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, they mean the same and shall refer to the entity (person or firm) licensed and meeting all applicable regulations of the State where the Project is located to perform the Work, or their authorized representative(s).

1. Responsibilities: To avoid any misunderstanding or lack of interpretation, the Contractor is hereby advised that the responsibility for the coordination and performance of the work, either by its own forces, or that of its subcontractor(s) is totally his, and such responsibility shall be demonstrated throughout the Work and specified warranty period.

2. In the event of a controversy involving the Contract Documents or interpretation of Project requirements, the decision of the Architect will take precedence.

H. Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, Bidder, etc.: Wherever the term "Subcontractor", Sub-subcontractor", "Bidder", “Vendor", "Installer", "Integrator", "Respondent", "Offeror", “Proposer”, or any derivative thereof, or similar term appears in the Contract Documents, they mean one and the same, and shall refer to the entity (person or firm) licensed and meeting all applicable regulations of the State where the Project is located to perform the Work, or their authorized representative(s).

I. Consultant: Wherever the term “Consultant”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Owner or Architect for the performance of the construction documentation (drawings and/or specifications) of a particular part of the work at the Project and means the following:

1. Owner’s Consultants:

a. Medical Physicist: Wherever the term “Medical Physicist”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents it means the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Owner for the performance of the X-Ray Room Shielding Design Report in Division 02 Section “X-Ray Room Shielding Design Report”, or their authorized representative(s).

2. Architect’s Consultants:

a. Mechanical Engineer: Wherever the term “Mechanical Engineer”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means Wylie Engineering, 1 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77046; Contact: Lincoln Pendergast; Phone: (713) 781-2526 X 143;

email: lprendergast@wylieeng.com.

b. Structural Engineer: Wherever the term “Structural Engineer”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means Fractal mailto:CPorter@BrowneMcGregor.com mailto:lprendergast@wylieeng.com

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Structural Engineering, 9722 Gaston Road, Suite 150, Katy, Texas 77494; Contact: Oscar Valdez; Phone: (832) 404-2280; email:

oscar.valdez@fractalstructural.

J. Indicated: Wherever the term “indicated”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means a cross-reference to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on Drawings, to other paragraphs or schedules in the Specifications, and to similar means of recording requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as “shown”, “noted”, “scheduled”, and “specified” are used in lieu of “indicated”, it is for the purpose of helping reader locate cross-reference, and no limitation of location is intended except as specifically noted.

K. Directed, Requested, Etc: Where not otherwise explained, terms such as “directed”, “requested”, “authorized”, “selected”, “approved”, “required”, “accepted”, and “permitted” or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means as “directed by the Architect”, “requested by the Architect”, and similar phrases with actions taken by the Architect. However, no meaning or otherwise shall be interpreted to extend the Architect’s responsibility into Contractor’s area of construction supervision.

L. Approve: Wherever the term “Approve”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means only the Architect, or an individual designated by him as his representative, can approve or disapprove contract actions. Even if the specifications indicate that an individual other than the Architect, such as the “Engineer” or “Consultant” will approve or disapprove an action, it is understood that only the Architect has this authority unless the individual is so designated by him in writing. Even when an individual is so designated, the Contractor may appeal the action to the Architect and the Architect’s decision will be final. In no case will “approval” by the Architect be interpreted as a release of the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill requirements of the Contract Documents.

M. Furnish: Wherever the term “Furnish”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means supply or deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, installing, anchoring, applying, curing, finishing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

N. Install: Wherever the term “Install”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means performing the operations at the Project site, of unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, installing, anchoring, applying, curing, finishing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

O. Provide: Wherever the term “Provide”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means furnish and install at the Project site, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

P. Project, Site: Wherever the term “Project”, “Site”, or similar such term appears in the Contract Documents, it means the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing work as part of the Project. The extent of project or site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with description of land upon which Project is to be built.

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Q. Installer: Wherever the term “Installer”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Contractor or its subcontractor or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular unit of work at the Project, including installation, erection, application, and similar required operations. It is a general requirement that such entities (Installers) be expert in operations they are engaged to perform.

R. Specialist: Wherever the term “Specialist”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means an individual or firm of established reputation (or if newly organized, whose personnel have previously established a reputation in the same field), which is regularly engaged in, and which maintains a regular force of workmen skilled in either (as applicable) manufacturing or fabricating items required by the Contract, installing items required by the Contract, or otherwise performing work required by the Contract. Where the Contract Specification requires installation by a specialist, that term shall also be deemed to mean either the manufacturer of the item or firm who will perform the work under the manufacturer’s direct supervision.

S. Testing Laboratory: Wherever the term “Testing Laboratory”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests of the work, either at the Project site or elsewhere; and to report and (if required) interpret results of those inspections or tests.

1.6 FORMAT AND SPECIFICATION CONTEXT EXPLANATIONS

A. Underscoring: Is used strictly to assist reader of specification text in scanning text for key words (for quick recall). No emphasis on or relative importance is intended where underscoring is used.

B. Capitalization: Except for manufacturer, product, or trademark names, capitalization is used strictly to assist reader of specification text in scanning text for key words (for quick recall). No emphasis on or relative importance is intended where capitalization is used.

C. Imperative language: Is used generally in specifications. Except as otherwise indicated, requirements expressed imperatively are to be performed by Contractor. For clarity of reading at certain locations, contrasting subjective language is used to describe responsibilities which must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or when so noted, by others.

D. Section Numbering: Is used to facilitate cross-reference in Contract Documents. Sections are placed in Project Manual in numeric sequence; however, numbering sequence is not complete, and listing of sections at beginning of Project Manual must be consulted to determine numbers and names of specification sections in Contract Documents.

E. Page Numbering: Pages are numbered independently for each section. The section number is shown preceded by the project number and followed by the page number at the bottom of each page, to facilitate the location of text. The project number is given to identify the project, for which specification was written, should the section become separated from the Project Manual.

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F. Specifying Methods: The techniques or methods of specifying to record requirements varies throughout text, and may include “prescriptive, “open-generic descriptive”, “compliance with standards”, “performance”, or a combination of these. The method used for specifying one unit of work has no bearing on requirements for another unit of work.

G. Abbreviations: The language of Specifications and other Contract Documents is of the abbreviated type in certain instances and implies words and meanings which will be appropriately interpreted. The actual work abbreviations of a self-explanatory nature have been included in texts. Specific abbreviations have been established, principally for lengthy technical terminology and primarily in conjunction with coordination of specification requirements with notations on drawings and in schedules. These are frequently defined in section at first instance of use. Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words will be interpreted as singular where applicable and where full context of the Contract Documents so indicates. A list of typical abbreviations includes but is not limited to the following trade associations and organizations. Refer to Drawings and other Contract Documents for other abbreviations.

AA Aluminum Association AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer's Assn.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories AGA American Galvanizers Association AGA American Gas Association AGC Associated General Contractors of America AHA American Hardboard Association AI Asphalt Institute AIA American Institute of Architects AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron & Steel Institute AITC American Institute of Timber Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute APA American Plywood Association ARI Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute ASA Acoustical Society of America ASA American Subcontractors Association ASC Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc.

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASPE American Society of Professional Engineers ASAHC American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers ASPI American Wood Preserver's Institute ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute AWS American Welding Society BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc.

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BIA Brick Industry Association BRI Building Research Institute CRA California Redwood Association CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CSI Construction Specifications Institute DHI Door and Hardware Institute EPA Environmental Protection Agency FTI Facing Tile Institute FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association GA Gypsum Association HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association IBC International Building Code ICBO International Conference of Building Officials IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers JSMA Joint Sealer Manufacturers Association MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association ML/SFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NAMM National Association of Mirror Manufacturers NBLP National Bureau of Lathing & Plastering NCPI National Clay Pipe Institute NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Assn.

NESC National Environmental Systems Contractors NFPA National Fire Protection Association NFPA National Forest Products Association NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association NOMMA National Ornamental Metal Manufacturers Assn NPVLA National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Assn.

NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Assn.

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Assn., Inc.

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PDCA Painting and Decorating Contractors of America PI Perlite Institute, Inc.

PCA Portland Cement Association RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute RVFC Rubber and Vinyl Floor Council SFPA Southern Forest Products Association SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturing Assn.

SDI Steel Deck Institute SDI Steel Door Institute SJI Steel Joist Institute SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc.

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UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

VBI Venetian Blind Institute VFI Vinyl Fabrics Institute WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WRCLA Western Red Cedar Lumber Association WWPA Western Wood Products Association

1.7 DRAWING SYMBOLS

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, graphic symbols used on drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry for purposes indicated. Where not otherwise noted, symbols defined by “Architectural Graphic Standards”, published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., latest edition. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect for clarification before proceeding.

B. Mechanical/Electrical Drawings: Graphic symbols used in Mechanical/Electrical Drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Where appropriate, those symbols are supplemented by more specific symbols as recommended by other recognized technical organizations, including, but not limited to American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and similar organizations. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect for clarification before proceeding.

1.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Color, Texture, or Pattern Requirements:

1. When color, texture, or pattern is specified, the item, product, or material shall be furnished in the specified color, texture, or pattern, as applicable.

2. When more than one (1) approved manufacturer is named in the Specifications, Contractor may select any of the approved manufacturers and submit the full range of colors, textures, and patterns (standard and special) available of that manufacturer for the Architect’s review and selection.

3. When the term “match Architect’s approved sample”, or any derivative thereof appears in the Contract Documents, it means that the Architect has selected a sample which must be matched in every respect as to color, texture, and pattern, as applicable.

4. When an item or product is specified of a manufacturer for which only one (1) color, texture, or pattern is available, and a color, texture, or pattern other than that one is specified, Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Architect for a decision prior to proceeding with the work. Do not proceed with the work until Architect has approved the color, texture, and pattern, as applicable.

5. When an item or product is specified of a manufacturer for which no color, texture, or pattern is specified, and colors, textures, and patterns are available, Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Architect and submit the full range of colors, textures, and patterns (standard and special) available of that manufacturer for the Architect’s review and selection. Do not proceed with the

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6. When due to the nature of the item, product, or material, i.e. tile, etc, Contractor shall submit sample or samples which exhibits the full range of characteristics (colors, i.e. lights and darks, as well as textures, and patterns) for which the item, product, or material is available. The Architect will select the color, texture, and pattern, as applicable, from those available and request a sample panel exhibiting the approved characteristics. The approved color range, texture, and pattern, as applicable will then become the standard for which all work on the project will be judged. Architect will be final judge as to having performed work in conformance with approved characteristics.

7. Under no circumstances are colors, textures, patterns, or any other characteristics for which an item, product, or material are available to be selected by anyone other than the Architect or his authorized representative.

8. Non-conforming work shall be removed from the site and replaced with new conforming work at no additional expense to Owner.

B. Full Height Partitions and Fire Rated Construction:

1.