24-01090 Ref Stand.pdf

SECTION 01090

REFERENCE STANDARDS DIVISION 1

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Requirements relating to referenced standards.

B. Abbreviations of References and Standards used elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. General Conditions of the Construction Contract and Supplementary Conditions.

B. Divisions 2 through 16.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": The term "approved," when used to convey Engineer's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to Engineer's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved,"

"required," and "permitted" mean directed by Engineer, requested by Engineer and similar phrases.

D. "Indicated": The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on

Drawings or to other paragraphs or schedules in Specifications and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Terms such as "show," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified' are used to help the user locate the reference.

E. "Regulations": The term "regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, convention, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": The term "furnish" means to supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": The term "install" describes operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, furnishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

H. "Provide": The term "provide" means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the

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I. "Installer": An installer is the Contractor, or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

J. The term "experienced," when used with an entity, means having successfully completed a minimum of five (5) previous projects similar in size and scope to this project; being familiar with special requirements indicated and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that specified requirements apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

K. "Project site" is the space available for performing construction activities. The extent of

Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which project is to be built.

1.04 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Conflicting Requirements: If compliance with two (2) or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal to Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

1. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

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D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on project must be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bout with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source and make them available on request.

E. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale Research's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. For products or workmanship specified by reference to a document or documents not included in the Contract Documents, also referred to as reference standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard of date noted below in order of preference as follows:

1. Specific date established by applicable code.

2. Date referenced in this document.

3. In the absence of either of the above, the date of the Invitation to Bid.

C. Should specified reference standard conflict with Contract Documents, requested clarification from the Engineer before proceeding.

D. Neither the contractual relationships, duties, or responsibilities of the parties in Contract nor those of the Engineer shall be altered by the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any referenced documents.

E. Refer to individual Specification sections and the Drawings for additional referenced standards.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ABBREVIATIONS

A. In addition to abbreviations shown on the Drawings, the following will apply:

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1. GSA - General Services Administration

2. ACI - American Concrete Institute

3. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

4. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

5. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

6. FS - Federal Specifications

7. UL - Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

8. PENNDOT - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

9. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

10. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

11. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute

12. AWS - American Welding Society

13. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute

14. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

15. SDI - Steel Door Institute

16. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council

17. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning

Engineers

18. UCC - Uniform Construction Code

19. BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administration International, Inc.

20. NEC - National Electric Code

21. AIA - American Institute of Architects

22. DGS - PA Department of General Services

23. DEP - PA Department of Environmental Protection

24. AWWA - American Water Works Association

25. WEF - Water Environment Federation

2.02 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ORGANIZATIONS

AA The Aluminum Association

1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 430 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 703-358-2960

AABC Associated Air Balance Council 1518 K. Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-737-0202

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-624-5800

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ACI American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: 248-848-3700

ADC Air Diffusion Council 1901 North Roselle Road, Suite 800 Schaumburg, IL 60195 Phone: 847-706-6750

AF&PA American Forest & Paper Association

1101 K St. NW #700 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-463-2700

AHRI Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute

2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-524-8800

AI Asphalt Institute

2696 Research Park Drive Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-288-4960

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction One East Wacker Drive, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60601-1802 Phone: 312-670-2400

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

25 Massachusetts Avenue Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-452-7100

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association, International, Inc.

30 West University Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Phone: 847-394-0150

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1899 L Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-293-8020

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ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone: 404-636-8400

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 Phone: 1-800-843-2763

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineers International 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, #220 Mokena, IL 60448 Phone: 708-995-3019

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Phone: 1-877-909-2786

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute 46179 Westlake Drive, Suite 120 Potomac Falls, VA 20165 Phone: 571-323-3636

AWPA American Wood Protection Association

100 Chase Park South, Suite 116 Birmingham, AL 35244 Phone: 205-733-4077

AWS American Welding Society

8669 NW 36 Street, #130 Miami, FL 33166 Phone: 800-443-9353

AWWA American Water Works Association 6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80325 Phone: 800-926-7337

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CDA Copper Development Association 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-251-7200

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute 10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B-215 Columbia, MD 21046 Phone: 301-596-2583

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

933 North Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758 Phone: 847-517-1200

CSSB Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau P.O. Box 1178 Sumas, WA 98295-1178 Phone: 604-820-7700

FM Factory Mutual System 400 Interpace Parkway Building C, 3rd Floor Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone: 973-402-2200

FS Federal Specifications General Services Administration Specifications and Consumer Information Distribution Section (WFSIS) Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 197 Washington, DC 20407 Phone: 1-800-FED-INFO

GA Gypsum Association 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 480 Hyattsville, MD 20782 Phone: 301-277-8681

IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance

27 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 365 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 613-233-1510

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MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc.

One Parkview Plaza Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Phone: 888-480-9138

MIL Military Specifications

Naval Publications and Forms Center IHS Headquarters Phone: 303-397-2740 Email: global@ihs.com

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

800 Roosevelt Road, Building C Suite 312 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Phone: 630-942-6591

NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau 8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: 301-977-3698

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association 1300 North 17th Street Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703-841-3200

NFPA National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070

Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Phone: 301-975-6478

NSF National Sanitation Foundation International

789 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734-769-8010

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NTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc.

138 W. Lower Crabapple Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Phone: 830-997-3267

NWFA National Wood Flooring Association 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.

Chesterfield, Missouri 63005 Phone: 800-422-4556

NW&RA National Wastes & Recycling Association 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 202-244-4700

PCA Portland Cement Association

1130 Connecticut Avenue NW

Phone: 202-408-9494

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute 200 West Adams Street #2100 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-786-0300

PennDOT Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 400 North Street, 8th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone: 717-787-2838

SDI Steel Deck Institute 9 Crystal Lake Road #140 Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Phone: 847-458-4647

SDI Steel Door Institute 30200 Detroit Road Westlake, OH 44145 Phone: 440-899-0010

SJI Steel Joist Institute

234 West Cheves Street Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-407-4091

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SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association 305 4th Street NE

Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-547-8202

TAC Technical Aid Corporation 220 Norwood Park S.

Norwood, MA 02026 Phone: 781-251-8000

TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc.

100 Clemson Research Boulevard Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-646-8453

TPI Turfgrass Producers Intl.

2 East Main Street East Dundee, IL 60118 Phone: 847-649-5555

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1850 M Street NW #1000

Phone: 202-296-7840

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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