27 41 16.01 General Technology Systems Requirements.pdf

UNITED STATES FEDERAL COURTHOUSE - SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

SECTION 27 41 16.01- GENERAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this section of Division 27.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general requirements for audio/video installations:

1. Summary of work.

2. Project Coordination.

3. References and Standards.

4. Industry Standards.

5. Unit Prices.

6. Submittals.

7. Materials and Equipment.

8. Summary Test Report.

9. Warranties.

1.3 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. General: Comply with requirements of Owner for completion of work. The work will be conducted to provide the least possible interference to the activities of the Owner's personnel and operations.

B. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the construction of integrated audio, video, and control systems.

C. Owner furnished items: The Owner may furnish material and equipment as indicated in the contract documents, including Schedule B, to be incorporated into the Work.

These items are assigned to the installer and costs for receiving, handling, storage, if required, and installation are included in the Contract Sum.

1. The Installer's responsibilities are the same as if the Installer furnished the materials or equipment.

2. The Owner will arrange and pay for delivery of Owner-furnished items FOB job site and the installer will inspect deliveries for damage. If Owner-furnished items are damaged, defective or missing, document damaged items with the transport company and the Owner will arrange for replacement. The Owner will also arrange for manufacturer's field services, and the delivery of manufacturer's warranties and bonds to the Installer.

3. The Installer is responsible for designating the delivery dates of Owner-furnished items and for receiving, unloading and handling Owner-furnished items at the site. The Installer is responsible for protecting Owner-furnished items from damage, including damage from exposure to the elements, and to repair or replace items damaged as a result of his

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operations.

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. General: Coordinate all installation times a minium of two weeks in advance of installation. Coordinate with the owners designated representative. Instigate actions to resolve impediments to the timely completion of the work.

1.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

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

B. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings, other paragraphs or schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help the reader locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended.

C. Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" mean "directed by the Engineer," "requested by the Engineer," and similar phrases.

D. Approve: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Engineer's action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Engineer's duties and responsibilities as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions.

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

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

G. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

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

I. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

J. Substitutions: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction required by Contract Documents proposed by the Contractor after award of the Contract are considered requests for "substitutions."

1.6 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same

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force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Where the date of issue of a referenced standard is not specified, comply with the standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties to the Architect/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. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate for the context of the requirements. Refer uncertainties to the Architect/Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

2. Clarification methods: At the time of bidding, bidders shall familiarize themselves with the drawings and specifications. Any questions, misunderstandings, conflicts, deletions, discontinued products, catalog number discrepancies, discrepancies between the equipment supplied and the intent or function of the equipment, etc., shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer in writing for clarification prior to issuance of the final addendum and bidding of the project. Where discrepancies or multiple interpretations occur, the most stringent (which is generally recognized as the most costly) that meets the intent of the documents shall be enforced.

D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity.

Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents, but can be obtained through the following addresses and telephone numbers:

ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 642-3300

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 299-5400

EIA Electronic Industries Assoc.

2001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 457-4900

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

P.O. Box 2040 Route 11, Industrial Park Courtland, NY 13045 (607) 753-6711

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association Inc.

P.O. Box 440 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (617) 394-4424

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IEC International Electrotechnical Commission (Available from ANSI) 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 (212) 354-3300

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 345 E. 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7900

NEC National Electric Code (Now NFPA)

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1300 W Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-3110

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 457-8400

NFPA National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park PO Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (617) 770-3000

UL Underwriters Laboratories 333 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062 (708) 272-8800

FS Federal Specification (from GSA) Specifications Unit (WFSIS) 7th and D St., SW Washington, DC 20407 (202) 708-9205

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Follow the procedures specified in Division 27 Sections under "SUBMITTALS." As a minimum, all data shall be submitted in a suitable three ring binder or binders labeled as to project, date, and installer. Include Installers' signature indicating his unqualified approval that the equipment will fit in the space shown, and is complete with all requirements of the plans and specifications. Provide space for "Action" marking. Do not proceed without appropriate "Action" marking. Allow 2 weeks for review.

B. Action Stamp: The Engineer will stamp each submittal with a uniform, self-explanatory action stamp. The stamp will be appropriately marked, as follows, to indicate the action taken:

1. Final Unrestricted Release: Where submittals are marked "Approved," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend upon that compliance.

2. Final-But-Restricted Release: When submittals are marked "Approved as Noted," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on the submittal and requirements of

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the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend on that compliance.

3. Returned for Resubmittal: When submittal is marked "Not Approved, Revise and Resubmit," do not proceed with that part of the Work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal in accordance with the notations; resubmit without delay. Repeat if necessary to obtain a different action mark.

a. Do not permit submittals marked "Not Approved, Revise and Resubmit" to be used at the Project site, or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

4. Other Action: Where a submittal is primarily for information or record purposes, special processing or other activity, the submittal will be returned, marked "Action Not Required".

1.8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible, provide products of the same kind, from a single source.

B. Compatibility of Options: When the Contractor is given the option of selecting between two or more products for use on the Project, the product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

1. If a dispute arises between prime Contractors over concurrently selectable, but incompatible products, the Architect/Engineer will determine which products shall be retained and which are incompatible and must be replaced.

1.9 SUMMARY TEST REPORT

A. Prepare summary test report in accordance with the requirements in each Division 27 Section. Make all tests required by the authorities having jurisdiction, by the Architect and his consultants, and the Owner. Make tests of the indicated installed conditions, and:

1. Include tests from final punchlist.

2. If there are any abnormal conditions, they shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer in writing as a part of this submittal.

1.10 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

A. Warranty for a minimum of one year after date of substantial completion all technology systems equipment and workmanship. When a warranty call is requested by the owner, respond with an on site service call within 24 hours of the initial call, regardless of if initial contact is made via installing company's personnel or through messaging services. Warranty will include telephone support and assistance, on site maintenance.

B. Disclaimers and Limitations: Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve the Contractor of the warranty on the Work that incorporates the products, nor does it relieve suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors required to countersign special warranties with the Contractor.

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C. Reinstatement of Warranty: When Work covered by a warranty has failed and been corrected by replacement or rebuilding, reinstate the warranty by written endorsement for the failed work. The reinstated warranty shall be equal to the original warranty.

D. Related Damages and Losses: When correcting warranted Work that has failed, remove and replace other Work that has been damaged as a result of such failure or that must be removed and replaced to provide access for correction of warranted Work.

E. Replacement Cost: Upon determination that Work covered by a warranty has failed, replace or rebuild the Work to an acceptable condition complying with requirements of Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of replacing or rebuilding defective Work regardless of whether the Owner has benefitted from use of the Work through a portion of its anticipated useful service life.

F. Owner's Recourse: Written warranties made to the Owner are in addition to implied warranties, and shall not limit the duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise available under the law, nor shall warranty periods be interpreted as limitations on time in which the Owner can enforce such other duties, obligations, rights, or remedies.

1. Rejection of Warranties: The Owner reserves the right to reject warranties and to limit selections to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

G. The Owner reserves the right to refuse to accept Work for the Project where a special warranty, certification, or similar commitment is required on such Work or part of the Work, until evidence is presented that entities required to countersign such commitments are willing to do so.

1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to the project properly identified with names, model numbers, types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for identification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION

A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and unused at the time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with all accessories, trim, finish, safety guards and other devices and details needed for a complete installation and for the intended use and effect.

2. Standard Products: Where available, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

B. Product Selection Procedures: Product selection is governed by the Contract Documents and governing regulations, not by previous project experience.

Procedures governing product selection include the following:

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1. Proprietary Specification Requirements: Where only a single product or manufacturer is named, provide the product indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.

2. Compliance with Standards, Codes and Regulations: Where the Specifications only require compliance with an imposed code, standard or regulation, select a product that complies with the standards, codes or regulations specified.

3. Visual Matching: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, the designer’s decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches satisfactorily.

a. Where no product available within the specified category matches satisfactorily and also complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions of the Contract Documents concerning "substitutions" for selection of a matching product in another product category, or for noncompliance with specified requirements.

4. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase "...as selected from manufacturer's standard colors, patterns, textures..." or a similar phrase, select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. The designer will select the color, pattern and texture from the product line selected.

2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Conditions: The Contractor's substitution request will be received and considered by the designer when one or more of the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by the designer; otherwise requests will be returned without action except to record noncompliance with these requirements.

1. Extensive revisions to Contract Documents are required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with the general intent of Contract

Documents.

3. The request is timely, fully documented and properly submitted.

4. The request is directly related to an "or equal" clause or similar language in the Contract Documents.

5. The specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the

Contract Time. The request will not be considered if the product or method cannot be provided as a result of failure to pursue the Work promptly or coordinate activities properly, or an unwillingness to pay special freight or factory charges to reduce the time of manufacturing.

6. The specified product or method of construction cannot receive necessary approval by a governing authority, and the requested substitution can be approved.

7. A substantial advantage is offered the Owner, in terms of cost, time, energy conservation or other considerations of merit, after deducting offsetting responsibilities the Owner may be required to bear. Additional responsibilities for the Owner may include additional compensation to the Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by the Owner or separate Contractors, and similar considerations.

8. The specified product or method of construction cannot be provided in a manner that is compatible with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the substitution will overcome the incompatibility.

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9. The specified product or method of construction cannot be coordinated with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution can be coordinated.

10. The specified product or method of construction cannot provide a warranty required by the Contract Documents and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution provide the required warranty.

11. Where a proposed substitution involves more than one prime Contractor, each Contractor shall cooperate with the other Contractors involved to coordinate the Work, provide uniformity and consistency, and to assure compatibility of products.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Require the Installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which Work is to be performed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

B. Manufacturer's Instructions: Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations, to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in Contract Documents.

C. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation. Reject damaged and defective items.

D. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods necessary for securing Work. Secure Work true to line and level. Allow for expansion and building movement.

E. Visual Effects: Provide uniform joint widths in exposed Work. Arrange joints in exposed Work to obtain the best visual effect. Refer questionable choices to the Architect for final decision.

F. Recheck measurements and dimensions, before starting each installation.

G. Install each component during weather conditions and Project status that will ensure the best possible results. Isolate each part of the completed construction from incompatible material as necessary to prevent deterioration.

H. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests, to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

I. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install individual components at standard mounting heights recognized within the industry for the particular application indicated. Refer questionable mounting height decisions to the designer for final decision.

3.2 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

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B. Clean and maintain completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

C. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction activities to ensure that no part of the construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

3.3 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. General: Comply with final punch list requirements.

B. Operating and Maintenance Instructions: Arrange for each installer of equipment that requires regular maintenance to meet with the Owner's personnel to provide instruction in proper operation and maintenance. If installers are not experienced in procedures, provide instruction by manufacturer's representatives. Include a detailed review of the following items:

1. Maintenance manuals.

2. Record documents.

3. Spare parts and materials.

4. Tools.

5. Identification systems.

6. Control sequences.

7. Hazards.

8. Cleaning.

9. Warranties and bonds.

10. Maintenance agreements and similar continuing commitments.

C. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

Clean each surface or unit to the condition expected in a normal, commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's instructions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for Certification of Substantial Completion.

a. Remove labels that are not permanent labels.

b. Clean transparent materials. Replace chipped, broken, or damaged materials.

c. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dust-free condition, free of stains, films and similar foreign substances.

Restore reflective surfaces to their original reflective condition.

d. Wipe surfaces of equipment. Remove excess lubrication and other substances.

END OF SECTION 27 4116.01

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