260502_Basic_Materials_&_Methods.pdf
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- Volusia County Branch Jail Air Handler-Fire Suppression System Removal, Replacement and Upgrade
- Solicitation number
- 26-B-110IF
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- Volusia County, Florida
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This is a Basic Materials and Methods specification document for Volusia County's Branch Jail electrical construction project, scheduled for bid set on December 5, 2025. The document establishes the foundational requirements and standards for all electrical materials, equipment, and installation methods under Division 26 of the project specifications. The scope requires that all materials be furnished in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications, with shop drawings submitted as required by the Electrical Scope section. All electrical equipment must include factory identification marking indicating suitability for use and installation in compliance with Article 110 of the 2020 National Electrical Code, with identifying information either marked on equipment, attached via permanent label, or included in Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Material requirements mandate that all equipment be new, of the best quality and design, free from defects, and bearing manufacturer identification and nameplates establishing quality, size, and capacity. All materials of the same type must be from the same manufacturer, with the Architect/Engineer retaining final approval authority over all materials. The document explicitly prohibits substitutions other than those from manufacturers specifically listed for the project. Execution requirements emphasize strict compliance with OSHA codes and regulations, safe installation techniques, and quality practices. The contractor must implement comprehensive protection measures during all phases of work, including handling, installation, connection, and transportation, to prevent dust, debris, and moisture from entering work spaces or spreading to finished areas, with cutting, patching, and finishing operations separated from finished spaces by temporary dustproof partitions sealed on all sides.
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BID SET VOLUSIA COUNTY
DECEMBER 5, 2025 BRANCH JAIL
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 260502.00 - 1
SECTION 260502 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE:
A. This section outlines the intent of the plans and specifications of DIVISION 26 with regard to Basic Materials and Methods.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIAL FURNISHED AS SPECIFIED:
A. Material proposed to be furnished as specified shall be in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications of DIVISION 26 and of the requirements of WCI. Shop drawings shall be furnished as required by SECTION 26 05 01 - ELECTRICAL SCOPE. All material furnished is subject to the approval of the Architect/Engineer and his authority for approval is final.
B. All electrical equipment shall be furnished with factory identification for the suitability of use and installation, either by a description marked on the equipment, permanently attached label, or printed description packed with the equipment, in accordance with Article 110 of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). If a printed description is packaged with the equipment, this shall be bound in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
C. All material and equipment shall be new; shall be of the best quality and design; shall be free from defects and imperfections and shall have markings, or a nameplate identifying the manufacturer and providing sufficient reference to establish quality, size, and capacity. All material and equipment of the same type shall be of the same manufacturer. Equipment shall function and perform efficiently and quietly at the required capacity without producing objectionable noise within the occupied areas of the building; if not, the Contractor shall remedy the condition or replace the equipment at no additional cost to the Owner.
2.2 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS:
A. No substitutions other than manufactures listed will be considered for this project.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SAFETY:
A. Maximum consideration shall be given to job safety and only such methods as will reasonably insure the safety of all persons shall be employed. The codes and regulations of OSHA shall be given strict compliance as well as such other codes, laws, and regulations as may be applicable.
3.2 TECHNIQUE:
A. It is the intent of these plans and specifications to direct attention to the absolute necessity to use safe techniques and ones that provide quality installations in compliance with good practice and the plans and specifications of DIVISION 26.
BID SET VOLUSIA COUNTY
DECEMBER 5, 2025 BRANCH JAIL
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 260502.00 - 2
3.3 PROTECTION:
A. Every precaution shall be taken during handling, installation, connection, transporting, erection, and performing any work to prevent and eliminate dust, debris, and moisture from entering or being carried into spaces outside the work area and onto or into the finished spaces.
Cutting, patching, finishing, painting, or any other construction work which will cause dirt or dust to be created shall be separated from finished spaces by temporary dustproof partitions or curtains sealed at top, bottom, and all around.
END OF SECTION 260502
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| 1.1 SCOPE: |
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| 2.1 MATERIAL FURNISHED AS SPECIFIED: |
| 2.2 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS: |
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| 3.1 SAFETY: |
| 3.2 TECHNIQUE: |
| 3.3 PROTECTION: |
| A. Every precaution shall be taken during handling, installation, connection, transporting, erection, and performing any work to prevent and eliminate dust, debris, and moisture from entering or being carried into spaces outside the work area and onto... |
| Cutting, patching, finishing, painting, or any other construction work which will cause dirt or dust to be created shall be separated from finished spaces by temporary dustproof partitions or curtains sealed at top, bottom, and all around. |
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