2-22-038 LCMB Bid Specs - Volume II.pdf

250 Harrisburg Ave

Lancaster, PA 17603

LEBANON COUNTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING

– PHASE II RENOVATIONS

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME II: DIVISIONS 02 - 12

FOR

COUNTY OF LEBANON

400 SOUTH 8TH STREET

LEBANON, PA 17042

Project No. 22-038

July 7, 2026

Lebanon County Municipal Building – Phase II Renovations

County of Lebanon B+H 22-038

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME II

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

035416 HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

068316 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELING

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

078400 JOINT AND PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

084313 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092116 GYPSUM BOARD

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

095100 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

096500 RESILIENT FLOORING AND BASE

096610 RESTORATION OF TERRAZZO FLOORING

096710 RESINOUS FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

098430 SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101419 DIMENSIONAL LETTER SIGNAGE

101423 PANEL SIGNAGE

102113.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102600 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

102800 TOILET, BATH AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

104400 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

105700 WARDROBE AND CLOSET SPECIALTIES

Lebanon County Municipal Building – Phase II Renovations

County of Lebanon B+H 22-038

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122400 WINDOW SHADES

123200 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

123600 COUNTERTOPS

Lebanon County Municipal Building - Phase II Renovations BH 22-038 County of Lebanon

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SECTION 024100 - DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Selective demolition of building elements for alteration purposes.

B. Salvage of existing items to be reused or recycled.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 011000 - Summary of Work: Limitations on Contractor's use of site and premises.

B. Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Security, protective barriers, and waste removal.

C. Section 017419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal: Limitations on disposal of removed materials; requirements for recycling.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Demolish: Dismantle, raze, destroy, or wreck any building or structure or any part thereof.

B. Remove: Detach or dismantle items from existing construction and dispose of them off site, unless items are indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

C. Remove and Salvage: Detach or dismantle items from existing construction in a manner to prevent damage. Clean, package, label and deliver salvaged items to Owner in ready-for-reuse condition.

D. Remove and Reinstall: Detach or dismantle items from existing construction in a manner to prevent damage. Clean and prepare for reuse and reinstall where indicated.

E. Existing to Remain: Designation for existing items that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

F. Dismantle: To remove by disassembling or detaching an item from a surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to the item and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

1.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to Owner that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Owner.

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1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly return to Owner.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

1.6 PRE-DEMOLITION MEETINGS

A. Pre-demolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1. Inspect and discuss condition of construction to be selectively demolished.

2. Review structural load limitations of existing structure.

3. Review and finalize selective demolition schedule and verify availability of materials, demolition personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

4. Review requirements of work performed by other trades that rely on substrates exposed by selective demolition operations.

5. Review areas where existing construction is to remain and requires protection.

6. Review storage, protection, and accounting for items to be removed for salvage or reinstallation.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Proposed Protection Measures: Submit report, including Drawings, that indicates the measures proposed for protecting individuals and property, for dust control, and for noise control.

Indicate proposed locations and construction of barriers.

B. Demolition Plan: Submit demolition plan as required by OSHA and local AHJs.

1. Indicate extent of demolition, removal sequencing, bracing and shoring, and location and construction of barricades and fences.

2. Detailed sequence of selective demolition and removal work, with starting and ending dates for each activity. Ensure Owner's building manager's and other tenants']on-site operations are uninterrupted.

3. Interruption of utility services. Indicate how long utility services will be interrupted.

4. Coordination for shutoff, capping, and continuation of utility services.

5. Use of elevator and stairs.

6. Coordination of Owner's continuing occupancy of portions of existing building and of

Owner's partial occupancy of completed Work.

7. Demolition firm qualifications.

C. Predemolition Photographs or Video: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by demolition operations. Comply with Section 013233 - Photographic Documentation. Submit before Work begins.

D. Statement of Refrigerant Recovery: Signed by refrigerant recovery technician responsible for recovering refrigerant, stating that all refrigerant that was present was recovered and that recovery was performed according to EPA regulations. Include name and address of technician and date refrigerant was recovered.

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E. Warranties: Documentation indicating that existing warranties are still in effect after completion of selective demolition.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of capped and active utilities and subsurface construction.

B. Inventory: Submit a list of items that have been removed and salvaged.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by an EPA-approved certification program.

B. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the method needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area.

Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.

B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Owner as far as practical.

C. Notify Architect of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

D. Hazardous Materials: It is expected that hazardous materials will not be encountered in the Work.

1. If suspected hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify Architect and Owner. Hazardous materials will be removed by Owner under a separate contract.

E. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

F. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

G. Existing Installations:

1. The Drawings are intended to indicate the general nature of the demolition work required. Every facility appurtenant to those items designated for removal may not be indicated. Field verification for dimensions, quantity, equipment types, item locations, means of anchorages and support, interconnection with other facilities, and other pertinent

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characteristics of facilities which must be removed or demolished to accommodate the new facilities.

H. The Contractor hereby distinctly agrees that neither the Owner nor the Architect is responsible for the correctness or sufficiency of the information given, and after the Contractor’s own Site investigation:

1. Shall have no claim for delay or extra compensation or damage against the Owner or the Architect on account of the information given; and

2. Shall have no claim for relief from any obligation or responsibility under the Contract with respect to the above stated stipulations.

I. Protection During Demolition: Exercise care during demolition work to confine demolition operations to the areas as indicated on the Drawings. The physical means and methods used for protection are the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials and using approved contractors so as not to void existing warranties. Notify warrantor before proceeding.

B. Notify warrantor on completion of selective demolition and obtain documentation verifying that existing system has been inspected and warranty remains in effect. Submit documentation at Project closeout.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Temporary Barriers: Materials needed or required for temporary protection in the form of enclosures, may be pre-used construction materials of sound condition and reasonably clean. The condition of these materials shall meet or exceed the requirements of governing agencies or approving bodies as may be involved with the work.

B. Equipment: Equipment, machinery and apparatus, motorized or otherwise, used to perform the demolition and removal work may be as chosen at the Contractor’s discretion, but which will perform the work within the limits of the Contract requirements.

C. Fill Material: See Section 312323 - Fill.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. By careful study of the Contract Documents, determine the locations and extent of selective demolition to be performed. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

B. Visit the site and verify the extent and location of selective demolition required.

1. Carefully identify limits of selective demolition.

2. Mark interface surfaces as required to enable workmen also to identify items to be removed and items to be left in place intact.

C. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition operations.

D. Review Project Record Documents of existing construction or other existing conditions provided by Owner. Owner does not guarantee that existing conditions are same as those indicated in Project Record Documents.

E. Verify that hazardous materials have been remediated before proceeding with building demolition operations.

F. Survey of Existing Conditions: Record existing conditions by use of measured drawings and /or preconstruction photographs.

1. Comply with requirements specified in Section 013233 - Photographic Documentation.

2. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and salvaged. Provide photographs or video of conditions that might be misconstrued as damage caused by salvage operations.

3. Photograph or video existing conditions of adjoining construction including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by selective demolition operations or removal of items for salvage or reinstallation.

4. Before selective demolition or removal of existing building elements that will be reproduced or duplicated in final Work, make permanent record of measurements, materials, and construction details required to make exact reproduction.

G. Prepare and follow an organized plan for demolition and removal of items.

1. Shut off, cap, and otherwise protect existing public utility lines in accordance with the requirements of the public agency or utility having jurisdiction.

2. Completely remove items scheduled to be demolished and removed, leaving surfaces clean, solid, and ready to receive new materials specified elsewhere.

3. In all activities, comply with pertinent regulations of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Temporary Shoring: Design, provide, and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

1. Strengthen or add new supports when required during progress of selective demolition.

B. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and to and from occupied portions of building.

2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between selective demolition of existing construction on exterior surfaces and new construction, to prevent water leakage and damage to structure and interior areas.

3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain or that are exposed during selective demolition operations.

4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed.

5. Comply with requirements for temporary enclosures, dust control, heating, and cooling specified in Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

C. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Architect, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location, cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

D. Refrigerant: Before starting demolition, remove refrigerant from mechanical equipment in accordance with 40 CFR 82 and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

3.3 UTILITY SERVICES AND BUILDING SYSTEMS

A. Utilities: Locate existing exposed and concealed active utilities and determine the requirement for their protection, or their disposition with respect to the demolition and removal work.

B. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain utilities and building systems and equipment indicated to remain and protect them against damage.

C. Existing Services/Systems to Be Removed, Relocated, or Abandoned: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off utilities with utility companies.

2. If disconnection of utilities and building systems will affect adjacent occupied parts of the building, provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to those parts of the building.

3. Demolish and remove existing building systems, equipment, and components indicated on Drawings to be removed.

a. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.

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b. Ducts to Be Removed: Remove portion of ducts indicated to be removed and plug remaining ducts with same or compatible ductwork material.

c. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and components.

4. Abandon existing building systems, equipment, and components indicated on Drawings to be abandoned in place.

a. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material and leave in place.

b. Ducts to Be Abandoned in Place: Cap or plug ducts with same or compatible ductwork material and leave in place.

D. Remove and reinstall/salvage existing building systems, equipment, and components indicated on drawings to be removed and reinstalled or removed and salvaged:

1. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store equipment and components; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.

2. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and components and deliver to Owner.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and to and from occupied portions of building.

2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between selective demolition of existing construction on exterior surfaces and new construction, to prevent water leakage and damage to structure and interior areas.

3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain or that are exposed during selective demolition operations.

4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed.

5. Comply with requirements for temporary enclosures, dust control, heating, and cooling specified in Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

B. Temporary Shoring: Design, provide, and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

1. Strengthen or add new supports when required during progress of selective demolition.

C. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.

D. Use means necessary to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance to the public, to neighbors, and to other work being performed on or near the site.

E. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Architect, items may be removed to a suitable, DEMOLITION 024100 - 8 protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

3.5 SALVAGE/REINSTALL

A. Removed and Salvaged Items:

1. Clean salvaged items.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers with label indicating elements, date of removal, quantity, and location where removed.

3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner.

4. Transport items to Owner's storage area, as designated by Owner.

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

B. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make item functional for use indicated.

3.6 DEMOLITION - GENERAL

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically, from higher to lower level. Complete selective demolition operations above each floor or tier before disturbing supporting members on the next lower level.

2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering, and chopping.

Temporarily cover openings to remain.

3. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

4. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

5. Maintain fire watch during and for at least 2 hours after flame-cutting operations.

6. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches.

7. Remove decayed, vermin-infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials and promptly dispose of off-site.

8. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.

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9. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

10. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in Division 01.

3.7 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS

A. Concrete: Demolish in sections. Cut concrete full depth at junctures with construction to remain and at regular intervals using power-driven saw, and then remove concrete between saw cuts.

1. Break up concrete slabs on grade within site boundaries to permit natural moisture drainage; leave pieces not larger than 1 square yard (1 square meter).

B. Masonry: Demolish in small sections. Cut masonry at junctures with construction to remain, using power-driven saw, and then remove masonry between saw cuts.

C. Concrete Slabs-on-Grade: Saw-cut perimeter of area to be demolished, and then break up and remove.

D. Resilient Floor Coverings: Remove floor coverings and adhesive according to recommendations in RFCI's "Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings. Use methods as approved by the Owner and CM for each phase of construction to minimize noise and fumes.

E. Fill excavations, open pits, and holes in ground areas generated as result of removals, using specified fill; compact fill as required so that required rough grade elevations do not subside within one year after completion.

3.8 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Comply with applicable codes and regulations for demolition operations and safety of adjacent structures and the public.

1. Obtain required permits.

2. Take precautions to prevent catastrophic or uncontrolled collapse of structures to be removed; do not allow worker or public access within range of potential collapse of unstable structures.

3. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices.

4. Use physical barriers to prevent access to areas that could be hazardous to workers or the public.

5. Conduct operations to minimize effects on and interference with adjacent structures and occupants.

6. Do not close or obstruct roadways or sidewalks without permits from authority having jurisdiction.

7. Conduct operations to minimize obstruction of public and private entrances and exits. Do not obstruct required exits at any time. Protect persons using entrances and exits from removal operations.

8. Obtain written permission from owners of adjacent properties when demolition equipment will traverse, infringe upon, or limit access to their property.

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B. Do not begin removal until receipt of notification to proceed from Owner.

3.9 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Coordinate work with utility companies. Notify utilities before starting work, comply with their requirements, and obtain required permits.

B. Protect existing utilities to remain from damage.

C. Do not disrupt public utilities without permit from authority having jurisdiction.

D. Do not close, shut off, or disrupt existing life safety systems that are in use without at least 7 days prior written notification to Owner.

E. Do not close, shut off, or disrupt existing utility branches or take-offs that are in use without at least 3 days prior written notification to Owner.

F. Locate and mark utilities to remain; mark using highly visible tags or flags, with identification of utility type; protect from damage due to subsequent construction, using substantial barricades if necessary.

G. Remove exposed piping, valves, meters, equipment, supports, and foundations of disconnected and abandoned utilities.

3.10 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ALTERATIONS

A. Existing construction and utilities indicated on drawings are based on casual field observation only.

1. Verify construction and utility arrangements are as indicated.

2. Report discrepancies to Architect before disturbing existing installation.

3. Beginning of demolition work constitutes acceptance of existing conditions that would be apparent upon examination prior to starting demolition.

B. Remove existing work as indicated and required to accomplish new work.

1. Remove items indicated on drawings.

C. Services including, but not limited to, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical:

Remove existing systems and equipment as indicated.

D. Protect existing work to remain.

1. Prevent movement of structure. Provide shoring and bracing as required.

2. Perform cutting to accomplish removal work neatly and as specified for cutting new work.

3. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during removal work.

4. Patch to match new work.

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3.11 DEBRIS AND WASTE REMOVAL

A. Remove debris, junk, and trash from site.

B. Remove materials not to be reused on site; comply with requirements of Section 017419 - Waste Management.

C. Leave site in clean condition, ready for subsequent work. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

D. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

E. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.

F. Clean up spillage and wind-blown debris from public and private lands.

G. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

3.12 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

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HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT 035416 - 1

SECTION 035416 - HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM C109/C109M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50 mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens); 2023.

B. ASTM C150/C150M - Standard Specification for Portland Cement; 2024.

C. ASTM C348 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars;

2021.

D. ASTM F1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride; 2023.

E. ASTM F2170 - Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes; 2019a.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Polymer-modified, self-leveling, hydraulic cement underlayment for application below interior floor coverings.

1.3 ALLOWANCES

A. Provide hydraulic cement underlayment as part of base bid and underlayment allowance.

1.4 UNIT PRICES

A. Work of this Section is affected by underlayment unit price.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Cementitious underlayment.

2. Primer.

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B. Shop Drawings: Include plans indicating substrates, locations, and average depths of underlayment based on survey of substrate conditions.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Installer who is approved by manufacturer for application of underlayment products required for this Project.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products in original packaging, labeled with product identification, manufacturer, batch number and shelf life.

B. Store products in a dry area with temperature maintained between 50 and 85 deg F (10 and 29 deg C) and Protect from direct sunlight.

C. Handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s printed recommendations.

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for substrate temperature, ventilation, ambient temperature and humidity, and other conditions affecting underlayment performance.

1. Place hydraulic cement underlayments only when ambient temperature and temperature of substrates are between 50 and 80 deg F (10 and 27 deg C). These temperatures must also be maintained during and for 48 hours after the installation of products included in this section.

2. If weather is warm, install quickly and follow warm weather instructions from the manufacturer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT

A. Hydraulic Cement Underlayment: Polymer-modified, self-leveling, hydraulic cement product that can be applied in minimum uniform thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm) and that can be feathered at edges to match adjacent floor elevations.

1. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide ARDEX K 13 manufactured by ARDEX Engineered Cements, or equal as approved by Architect in writing before the Bid.

2. Approved Equal Products: Equivalent products by the following manufacturers:

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a. Sika USA.

b. Mapei (Novoplan HFL)

c. Maxxon, Inc.

3. All products submitted as equals by pre-approved manufacturers are subject to review by the Architect for verification that they are substantially equivalent to the Basis of Design products.

4. Named product specifications are used to establish the design, quality, sizes, functions, and accessories required for the Project. Subject to review and acceptance, minor variations in products by the other named manufacturers will be considered as long as other work is unaffected.

5. Cement Binder: ASTM C150/C150M, portland cement, or hydraulic or blended hydraulic cement as defined by ASTM C219.

6. Compressive Strength: Not less than 5000 psi (34.5 MPa) at 28 days when tested according to ASTM C109/C109M.

7. Flexural Strength: 1,000 psi (70 kg/sq cm) at 28 days, ASTM C348.

8. Underlayment Additive: Resilient-emulsion product of underlayment manufacturer, formulated for use with underlayment when applied to substrate and conditions indicated.

9. VOC: 0.

B. Water: Potable and at a temperature of not more than 70 deg F (21 deg C).

C. Primer: Product of underlayment manufacturer recommended in writing for substrate, conditions, and application indicated.

1. Basis of Design Product:

a. Standard Absorbent Concrete: ARDEX P51 Primer, or manufacturer’s equivalent.

b. Extremely Absorbent Concrete: Provide two applications of ARDEX P51, or manufacturer’s equivalent, to minimize the potential for pinholes forming in the underlayment.

c. Non-porous substrates including quarry tile: ARDEX P82 Ultra Prime, or manufacturer’s equivalent.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Proceed with application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare and clean substrate according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Treat nonmoving substrate cracks according to manufacturer's written instructions to prevent cracks from telegraphing (reflecting) through underlayment.

2. Fill substrate voids to prevent underlayment from leaking.

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B. Concrete Substrates: Mechanically remove, according to manufacturer's written instructions, laitance, glaze, efflorescence, curing compounds, form-release agents, dust, dirt, grease, oil, and other contaminants that might impair underlayment bond.

1. Moisture Testing: Perform tests so that each test area does not exceed 200 sq. ft. (18.6

sq. m), and perform no fewer than three tests in each installation area and with test areas evenly spaced in installation areas.

a. Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test, ASTM F1869: Proceed with installation only after substrates do not exceed a maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of 3 lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/100 sq. m) in 24 hours.

b. Relative Humidity Test: Using in situ probes, ASTM F2170. Proceed with installation only after substrates have a maximum 85 percent relative humidity level measurement, or as recommended by hydraulic cement underlayment manufacturer.

C. Wood Substrates: Mechanically fasten loose boards and panels to eliminate substrate movement and squeaks. Sand to remove coatings that might impair underlayment bond and remove sanding dust.

1. Install underlayment reinforcement recommended in writing by manufacturer.

D. Metal Substrates: Mechanically remove, according to manufacturer's written instructions, rust, foreign matter, and other contaminants that might impair underlayment bond. Apply corrosion-resistant coating compatible with underlayment if recommended in writing by underlayment manufacturer.

E. Nonporous Substrates: For ceramic tile, quarry tile, and terrazzo substrates, remove waxes, sealants, and other contaminants that might impair underlayment bond, and prepare surfaces according to manufacturer's written instructions.

F. Adhesion Tests: After substrate preparation, test substrate for adhesion with underlayment according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Mix and install underlayment components according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Close areas to traffic during underlayment installation and for time period after installation recommended in writing by manufacturer.

2. Coordinate installation of components to provide optimum adhesion to substrate and between coats.

3. At substrate expansion, isolation, and other moving joints, allow joint of same width to continue through underlayment.

B. Apply primer over prepared substrate at manufacturer's recommended spreading rate.

C. Install underlayment to produce uniform, level surface.

1. Feather edges to match adjacent floor elevations.

D. Cure underlayment according to manufacturer's written instructions. Prevent contamination during installation and curing processes.

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E. Do not install floor coverings over underlayment until after time period recommended in writing by underlayment manufacturer.

F. Apply surface sealer when recommended by manufacturer, at rate recommended by manufacturer.

G. Remove and replace underlayment areas that evidence lack of bond with substrate, including areas that emit a "hollow" sound when tapped.

3.4 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES

A. Finish and measure surface, so gap at any point between gypsum cement underlayment surface and an unleveled, freestanding, 10-foot- (3.05-m-) long straightedge resting on two high spots and placed anywhere on the surface does not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm) in 2 feet (610 mm).

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect underlayment from concentrated and rolling loads for remainder of construction period.

END OF SECTION 035416

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ROUGH CARPENTRY 061000 - 1

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Concealed wood blocking, nailers, and supports.

B. Plywood backing panels.

C. Utility shelving.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 061600 - Sheathing.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASME B18.2.1 - Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series); 2012 (Reaffirmed 2021).

B. ASME B18.6.1 - Wood Screws (Inch Series); 1981 (Reaffirmed 2016).

C. ASTM A307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength; 2021.

D. ASTM A563/A563M - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Inch and Metric); 2021a.

E. ASTM B633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel;

2023.

F. ASTM E488/E488M - Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements;

2022.

G. ASTM F593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs;

2024.

H. ASTM F594 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts; 2022.

I. ASTM F1667/F1667M - Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples; 2021a.

J. AWPA M4 - Standard for the Handling, Storage, Field Fabrication and Field Treatment of Preservative-Treated Wood Products; 2023.

K. NLGA (SGRNL) - Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber; 2022, with Supplement (2025).

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide technical data for each type of process and factory-fabricated product, including data on wood preservative materials and application instructions.

1. Include copies of warranties from chemical treatment manufacturers for each type of treatment.

2. 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. Material Certificates: 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.

C. Evaluation Reports: For the following, from ICC-ES:

1. Wood-preservative-treated wood.

2. Power-driven fasteners.

3. Powder-actuated fasteners.

4. Metal framing anchors.

5. Fire-retardant treated wood.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. General: Cover wood products to protect against moisture. Support stacked products, stored flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle, to prevent deformation and to allow air circulation.

B. Fire Retardant Treated Wood: Prevent exposure to precipitation during shipping, storage, and installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Dimension Lumber: Comply with DOC PS 20 and requirements of specified grading agencies.

If no grading agency is indicated, provide lumber that complies with the applicable rules of any rules-writing agency certified by the ALSC Board of Review.

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. In DOC PS 20, dressed sizes of green lumber are larger than dry lumber.

4. 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 lumber.

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

B. Maximum Moisture Content of Lumber: Nineteen (19) percent unless otherwise indicated.

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2.2 DIMENSION LUMBER FOR CONCEALED APPLICATIONS

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

1. Blocking.

2. Nailers.

3. Cants.

4. Furring.

5. Grounds.

6. Utility shelving.

B. Sizes: Nominal sizes as indicated on drawings, S4S.

C. Moisture Content:S-dry or MC19.

D. Miscellaneous Framing, Blocking, Nailers, Grounds, and Furring:

1. Lumber: S4S, No. 2 or Standard Grade.

2. Provide one of the following species:

a. Mixed southern pine; SPIB (GR).

b. Spruce-pine-fir; NLGA (SGRNL).

E. For utility shelving, provide lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content and any of the following species and grades:

1. Mixed southern pine, No. 2 grade; SPIB (GR).

2. Spruce-pine-fir (south) or spruce-pine-fir, Construction or No. 2 Common grade;NELMA

(SGR), NLGA (SGRNL), WCLIB (GR), or WWPA G-5.

F. For concealed boards, provide lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content and any of the following species and grades:

1. Mixed southern pine, No. 2 grade; SPIB (GR).

2. Spruce-pine-fir (south) or spruce-pine-fir, Construction or No. 2 Common grade;NELMA

(SGR), NLGA (SGRNL), WCLIB (GR), or WWPA G-5.

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

H. For blocking and nailers used for attachment of other construction, select, and cut lumber to eliminate knots and other defects that will interfere with attachment of other work.

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

2.3 PLYWOOD BACKING PANELS

A. Equipment Backing Panels: DOC PS 1, Exterior, C-C Plugged in thickness indicated or, if not indicated, not less than 3/4-inch (19-mm) nominal thickness.

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2.4 ACCESSORIES

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

B. Fasteners and Anchors:

1. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, pressure-preservative treated, or in areas of high relative humidity, provide hot-dipped galvanized steel fasteners complying with ASTM A153/A153M.

2. Nails, Brads, and Staples: ASTM F1667/F1667M.

3. Power-Driven Fasteners: NES NER-272.

4. Wood Screws: ASME B18.6.1.

5. Lag Bolts: ASME B18.2.1.

6. Bolts: Steel bolts complying with ASTM A307, Grade A (ASTM F 568M, Property Class

4.6); with ASTM A563/A563M hex nuts and, where indicated, flat washers.

7. Expansion Anchors: Anchor bolt and sleeve assembly of material indicated below with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry assemblies and equal to four times the load imposed when installed in concrete as determined by testing per ASTM E488/E488M conducted by a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency.

a. Material: Carbon-steel components, zinc plated to comply with ASTM B633, Class

Fe/Zn 5.

b. Material: Stainless steel with bolts and nuts complying with ASTM F593 and ASTM

F594, Alloy Group 1 or 2 (ASTM F 738M and ASTM F 836M, Grade A1 or A4).

8. Screws for Fastening to Metal Framing: ASTM C1002 length as recommended by screw manufacturer for material being fastened.

C. Metal Framing Anchors:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings or comparable product by one of the following:

a. Cleveland Steel Specialty Co.

b. KC Metals Products, Inc.

c. Phoenix Metal Products, Inc.

d. Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.

e. USP Structural Connectors.

2. 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.

3. Hot-Dip, Heavy-Galvanized Steel Sheet: 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.

4. Bridging: Rigid, V-section, nailless type, 0.050 inch (1.3 mm) thick, length to suit joist size and spacing.

5. 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.

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D. Adhesives for Gluing to Concrete or Masonry: Formulation complying with ASTM D 3498 that is approved for use indicated by adhesive manufacturer.

1. Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 70 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2. Adhesives shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

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

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Select material sizes to minimize waste.

B. Reuse scrap to the greatest extent possible; clearly separate scrap for use on site as accessory components, including: shims, bracing, and blocking.

C. Set rough carpentry to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit rough carpentry to other construction; scribe and cope as needed for accurate fit. Locate furring, nailers, blocking, grounds, and similar supports to comply with requirements for attaching other construction.

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

E. Framing with Engineered Wood Products: Install engineered wood products to comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

F. Install plywood backing panels by fastening to studs; coordinate locations with utilities requiring backing panels. Install fire-retardant treated plywood backing panels with classification marking of testing agency exposed to view.

G. Metal Framing Anchors: Install metal framing anchors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Install fasteners through each fastener hole.

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

I. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics will not interfere with installation or with fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with function of member or pieces that are too small to use with minimum number of joints or optimum joint arrangement.

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

1. NES NER-272 for power-driven fasteners.

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2. Table 2304.10.1, "Fastening Schedule," in ICC's International Building Code.

K. 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 BLOCKING, NAILERS, AND SUPPORTS

A. Provide framing and blocking members as indicated and as required to support finishes, 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.

B. In walls, provide blocking attached to studs as backing and support for wall-mounted items, unless item can be securely fastened to two or more studs or other method of support is explicitly indicated.

C. Attach items to substrates to support applied loading. Recess bolts and nuts flush with surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

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

E. Provide permanent grounds of dressed, pressure-preservative-treated, key-beveled lumber not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide and of thickness required to bring face of ground to exact thickness of finish material. Remove temporary grounds when no longer required.

END OF SECTION 061000

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELING 068316 - 1

SECTION 068316 - FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Fiberglass reinforced plastic panels.

B. Trim.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM D256 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics; 2024.

B. ASTM D570 - Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics; 2022.

C. ASTM D638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics; 2022.

D. ASTM D790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials; 2017.

E. ASTM D5319 - Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyester Wall and Ceiling Panels; 2022.

F. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials;

2024.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals for this Spec Section will be reviewed when all associated Interior Finish submittals have been received. See Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data: Provide data on specified products, describing physical and performance characteristics; including sizes, patterns and colors available; and installation instructions.

C. Samples: Submit two samples in manufacturer's standard size, illustrating material, color and surface design of panels.

1. For patterns, show complete pattern repeat.

2. Exposed Molding and Trim: Provide samples of each type, finish, and color.

D. Manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for adhesives, sealants and other pertinent materials prior to their delivery to the site.

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conform to building code requirements for interior finish for smoke and flame spread requirements as tested in accordance with:

1. ASTM E 84 (Method of test for surface burning characteristics of building Materials)

2. Include the following if products are used in areas subject to stringent wash down requirements.

B. Sanitary Standards: System components and finishes…