28-01500 Temp Fac and Cntrols.pdf

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS DIVISION 1

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Work shall be conducted in accordance with Standard General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Division 1 and the requirements of this Section.

B. This Section specifies requirements for temporary services and facilities including utilities, construction and support facilities, security and protection, as specified below. The scope of work includes installation, maintenance, and removal of utilities.

C. Temporary utilities required include, but are not limited to:

1. The Contractor shall furnish water distribution.

2. Temporary power including electric service entrance, temporary electrical power, temporary lighting systems and temporary distribution network by Contractor and comply with current OSHA regulations.

3. Temporary power for the field offices is to be provided at the location noted on the

Contract Documents or as approved by the Owner/Engineer. This work also includes all work and associated costs for providing temporary electric service and service extension to all Contractor and Engineer's field offices.

4. Telephone service shall be furnished by Contractor. Location shall be by field offices and as directed by the Engineer.

5. The Contractor shall provide a twenty-five (25) pair telephone line from Telephone Company utility pole to central location near the field offices. Contractor shall also include, as part of the bid, necessary cable, jacks, weatherproof junction boxes, etc., for complete connection of three (3) phone lines to the Engineer's trailer. All other Contractor will make arrangements and pay associated costs for temporary phone line installation to their field office from this central location. All Contractors shall pay Telephone Company connection and monthly fees associated with their field offices.

D. Temporary Construction and Support Facilities required include, but are not limited to:

1. Contractor shall furnish temporary heating and ventilation of the building unless otherwise noted in the Summary of Work.

2. The Contractor shall furnish Field Offices and storage facilities. Locations will be coordinated with the Owner/Engineer.

3. Contractor shall furnish temporary roads and parking lots.

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4. Contractor shall furnish sanitary facilities.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for all dewatering of foundations and building areas except for Contractor shall provide dewatering for their own work.

6. Contractor shall furnish temporary enclosures unless noted otherwise in the summary of the work. This is to include all temporary window openings and temporary doorways required to ensure temporary heat throughout the duration of the Project.

7. Contractor shall furnish their respective hoisting equipment and scaffolding structures.

8. Each Contractor shall furnish safety and first aid supplies.

E. Security and Protection Facilities required included, but are not limited to:

1. Contractor shall furnish temporary fire protection and extinguishers.

2. Barricades, warning signs and flashing lights shall be furnished by the Contractor.

3. Contractor shall furnish temporary fence for the site.

4. All shall furnish environmental protection.

5. Contractor shall furnish securing of building/property.

6. Contractor shall furnish temporary stairs, ladders, and temporary railing at all openings and building perimeter, as required by OSHA.

7. Special requirements for ventilation are the responsibility of the Contractor requiring ventilation for their work.

F. Quality Assurance requirements include, but are not limited to:

1. Regulations: All Contractor shall comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authority having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

a. OSHA

b. Municipal and L&I Building Code Requirements

c. Health and Safety Regulations

d. Utility Company Regulations

e. Police, Fire Department, and Rescue Squad Rules

f. Environmental Protection Regulations

G. Inspection requirements include, but are not limited to:

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1. The Contractor furnishing the temporary utility shall arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility before use and obtain required certifications and permits.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

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

B. Section 01710: Cleaning.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conditions of Use: Contractor shall keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat in appearance. Operate in a safe and efficient manner. Take necessary fire prevention measures. Do not overload facilities or permit them to interfere with progress. Do not allow hazardous or unsanitary conditions or public nuisances to develop or persist on the site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new materials, if acceptable to the Engineer, undamaged previously used materials in serviceable condition may be used for temporary construction. Provide materials suitable for the use intended.

B. Lumber and Plywood: Comply with requirements in Division 6.

C. Tarpaulins: Provide waterproof, fire-resistant, UL labeled tarpaulins with flame spread rating of 15 or less. For temporary enclosures, provide translucent nylon reinforced laminated polyethylene of polyvinyl chloride fire retardant tarpaulins.

D. Water: Provide potable water from Owner's potable or utility water system.

E. Open Mesh Fence: Provide 11-gauge galvanized 2-inch, chain link fabric fencing 6’ high with galvanized steel posts, 2” I.D. for corner posts, for temporary security.

F. Construction Safety Fence: Four-foot (4’) high plastic orange fence. Provide supports as required.

2.02 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Provide new equipment, if acceptable to the Engineer's undamaged previously used equipment in serviceable condition may be used for temporary construction. Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

B. Water Hoses: The Contractor to provide and maintain (4) four each ¾” heavy duty abrasion resistant, flexible rubber hoses 100 feet long, with pressure rating greater than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system. Provide adjustable shut off nozzles at hose discharge.

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C. Electrical Outlets: The Contractor shall provide properly configured NEMA polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110-120 volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters, reset button and pilot light, for connection of power tools and equipment.

D. Electrical Power Cords: Contractor shall provide grounded extension cords. Use hard service cords where exposed to abrasion and traffic. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electric cords if single lengths will not reach areas where Construction activities are in progress.

E. Lamps and Light Fixtures: The Contractor shall provide rough service incandescent lamps of wattage required for adequate illumination. Provide guard cages or tempered glass enclosures, where exposed to breakage. Provide exterior fixtures where exposed to moisture. Contractor shall provide rough service incandescent lights of wattage no less than 100 watts. Lighting and receptacles will not be on the same circuits.

F. Heating Units: Provide temporary heating units that have been tested and labeled by UL, FM, or another recognized trade association related to the type of fuel being consumed.

G. Temporary Toilet Units: Provide self-contained single occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type, properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass fiber reinforced polyester shell or similar non-absorbent material.

H. First Aid Supplies: All Contractors shall comply with governing regulations. All Contractors shall have a first aid kit and comply with all governing regulations.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide hand carried, portable UL rated, Class A Fire extinguishers for temporary office and similar spaces. In other locations, provide hand carried, portable, UL rated, Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers, or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA recommended classed for the exposures. Comply with NFPA 10 classification, extinguishing agent and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities. Locate facilities where they will serve the Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the work. Relocate and modify facilities as required.

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

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C. Permanent Facility Warranties: Use of permanent facilities prior to substantial completion shall not reduce the one (1) year warranty period for permanent facilities from the date of substantial completion.

D. Temporary Electrical Power

1. The Contractor shall provide temporary electrical power distribution system, sufficient to accommodate temporary lighting and construction operations including the use of power tools, but not including heavy duty electrical welding units, terrazzo grinders, electrical heating units, and start up of specified building equipment which must be tested, started or placed into use prior to completion of its permanent power connections. Provide weatherproof, grounded wiring with overload protection, with direct wired connections, where feasible, and for voltages over 220/208 volts.

2. The Contractor shall pay for all building Project power including Contractor’s office trailers. The Contractor shall pay for all Power Company and Telephone Company charges associated with the installation of temporary services to the field offices and proposed building Project.

3. Electrical Contractor shall provide and pay for all installation, maintenance, servicing, operation and supervision of lines installed except lines to other Contractor's office trailers.

4. Contractor shall arrange and coordinate with the Telephone Company a twenty-five (25) pair telephone line to field office trailer location including plywood backboard, weatherproof junction box, punch down blocks, terminations, and necessary hardware that may be required. Locate as close as possible to the Power Company overhead service drop.

5. Where a service of a type other than herein mentioned is required, the Contractor requiring the same shall install and pay for costs for such special service, including power requirements for temporary offices.

6. As permanent power distribution system is accepted as substantially complete, either entire system or usable portions thereof, the Contractor shall make suitable provisions for temporary use thereof and remove unused portions of temporary system.

7. The Contractor shall maintain and operate permanent electrical supply and distribution system until time of final acceptance and transfer of operation to Owner’s personnel.

E. Temporary Lighting

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1. Whenever overhead floor or roof deck has been installed, provide temporary lighting with local switching. Contractor shall provide sufficient temporary lighting to ensure proper workmanship everywhere by combined use of daylight, general lighting, and portable plug-in task lighting.

2. Provide uniformly spaced general lighting equivalent to not less than 150 wall incandescent lamp per 500 sq. ft. of floor areas, and one 100-watt lamp per 50 feet of corridor or per flight of stairs. Provide one (1) light per room minimum.

3. Limit lighting installation to intensities, which will accommodate normal access and workmanship requirements, recognizing that each entity performing work requiring higher intensity lighting will provide supplementary plug in temporary lighting at localized areas where such work is in progress.

4. As permanent lighting system is substantially complete, for each story or usable portion thereof make suitable provisions for temporary use thereof and remove unused portions of temporary lighting system.

5. Contractor shall maintain and operate permanent lighting system until time of final acceptance and transfer of operation to Owner’s personnel.

6. Contractor shall replace all bulbs in permanent light fixtures that have been utilized for temporary lighting.

F. Temporary Storm Sewers and Drainage

1. If storm sewers are available, the Contractor shall provide temporary connections to remove effluent that can be discharged lawfully. If sewers are not available or cannot be used, Contractor to provide drainage ditches, dry wells, sumps, stabilization ponds, and similar facilities. If neither sewers nor drainage facilities can be lawfully used for discharge of effluent, provide containers to remove and dispose of effluent off the site in a lawful manner.

2. Filter out excessive amounts of soil, construction debris, chemicals, oils and similar contaminants that might clog sewers or pollute waterways before discharge.

3. Comply with the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan and locate authorities having jurisdiction. Notify the County Conservation District three (3) days prior to start of construction.

3.02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. General

1. Locate field offices, storage, sanitary facilities and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access and as directed by the Owner/Engineer.

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2. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within the construction area, or within 30 feet of building lines.

B. Temporary Heating and Ventilation

1. Once the structure is enclosed, the Contractor shall provide temporary heat and ventilation as necessary or required by construction activities, for curing or drying of completed installation or protection of installed construction from adverse effects of low or high temperatures or high humidity. The Owner/Engineer will determine when the building is considered enclosed. The minimum requirements for enclosure will be when the block walls are erected, the roof insulation is on, and all openings are either temporarily or permanently filled. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make the building enclosed as soon as feasible. If Contractor requires additional ventilation due to his construction activities that emit noxious fumes it will be his responsibility to provide additional ventilation units as required to maintain a safe working environment.

2. Select safe equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce the ambient condition required and minimize consumption of energy once the structure is enclosed.

3. Once the structure is enclosed, maintain a minimum of 55 degrees F inside temperature when the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees F.

4. Contractor to provide temporary air conditioning or dehumidification for installation of materials requiring conditioned spaces if permanent system is not operational at the time air conditioning or dehumidification is required for installation of millwork, etc.

5. Except where use of the permanent system is authorized, provide vented self-contained LP gas or fuel oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control.

Use of gasoline burning space heaters, open flame, or salamander type heating units is prohibited.

6. As permanent heating/cooling system is substantially complete for each story or usable portion thereof, the Contractor shall make suitable provisions for use thereof in temporary heating and cooling. The Contractor shall maintain and operate permanent system for temporary heating/cooling purposes, including service to occupied area if any, until time of final acceptance and transfer of operation to Owner's personnel, for major parts of system if not for entire heating system.

7. After the permanent heating and air conditioning system are generally ready for use and the conditions of construction requires continuous 24 hours heat in the building, the Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain temporary radiation or unit heaters to provide required temperatures for the conduct of the work. This

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8. The Owner will start to pay for all utilities once substantial Completion of the building has been established by the Owner/Engineer and agreed to by the Owner and the Engineer. Obtain approval from the Engineer prior to transfer of billing of utility charges to the Owner.

9. All permanent heating and air conditioning equipment used to supply temporary heat and air conditioning shall be completely cleaned and reconditioned by the Contractor prior to final acceptance. Radiator traps- and valves-used in the heating system during the period of its operation to supply temporary heat shall not be reinstalled in the permanent system. Install new disposable filters and clean non-disposable filter prior to final acceptance. The two (2) year warranty for the permanent heating and air conditioning equipment shall commence from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor shall pay charges for extended warranty for use of permanent systems prior to substantial completion.

10. The Contractor shall remove all soot, smudges, and other deposits from the walls, ceilings, and all exposed surfaces which are the result of the use of temporary heating equipment including the use of the permanent heating system for temporary heat purposes. Contractor shall not do any finish work until all such surfaces are properly cleaned.

C. Additional Ventilation: A trade requiring additional ventilation for work to expel fumes or to provide circulation of air is required to provide their own methods to induce the circulation or ventilation.

D. Temporary Roads and Lay Down Areas

1. Contractor shall construct and maintain temporary roads to adequately support the indicated loading and to withstand exposure to traffic during the construction period. Locate temporary roads, storage areas, and parking where the same permanent facilities will be located.

2. Contractor shall maintain access to the existing driveways during construction.

3. Contractor will be responsible for snow removal. Where mud, snow, ice or other hazardous conditions exist, the Contractor shall remove the hazard once the Contractor has demobilized.

E. Sanitary Facilities

1. Contractor shall provide temporary toilets and wash facilities. Comply with regulations and health codes for the type, number, location, operation and

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a. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility.

b. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

2. Toilets: Install self contained toilet units of appropriate quantity dictated by manpower on site. Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit type privies will not per permitted. Provide means of locking facilities when construction is not in progress. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel when both sexes are working in any capacity at the Project site.

F. Dewatering Facilities and Drains

1. For temporary drainage and dewatering facilities and operations not directly associated with construction activities included under individual Section, comply with dewatering requirements of applicable Division 2 Sections. Where feasible, utilize the same facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible to maintain the site, excavations, and construction free of water.

2. Contractor shall provide temporary storm water drainage lines including roof drainage until permanent drainage lines are installed and shall remove storm water from building to an approved discharge area.

G. Temporary Enclosures

1. The Contractor shall provide temporary enclosure, which shall include window openings, door openings, unit ventilator openings or any other openings in the exterior wall or roof. The definition of enclosed structure shall mean the block walls shall have been run and the roof decking and the roof insulation will have been installed before temporary heat and enclosures are to begin. It is not necessary for the exterior brickwork to be installed before enclosure work to begin. All activities are to be under the approval of the Engineer and building enclosures shall take place in the time frame as determined by the Engineer.

2. Where heat is needed and the permanent building enclosure is not complete, h

Contractor shall provide temporary enclosures where there is no other provision for containment of heat. Coordinate enclosure with ventilating and material drying or curing requirements to avoid dangerous conditions and effects.

3. Install tarpaulins securely with fire retardant wood framing and other materials.

Close openings of 25 square feet or less with plywood or similar materials.

4. Dust control partitions are to be provided by the Contractor who is creating dust and dirt in order to protect the surrounding conditions. Contractors are required to clean up debris caused by any of their operations.

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5. Temporary partitions, including relocation and removal, will be provided by the Contractor for phased construction, as directed by the Engineer. Interior temporary partitions will be constructed as directed by the Engineer to include 2” plywood on 2x4 framing, insulated, with plastic to contain dust (if required), and from floor to deck (if required).

H. Temporary Lifts and Hoists

1. Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered as tools and equipment and shall be provided by the Contractor requiring it.

I. Collection and Disposal of Waste

1. The Contractor shall serve as the lead contractor for coordinating and maintaining a clean Project site.

2. Each Contractor is responsible for general clean up and trash removal resulting from the work of employees of that contract. Each day, Contractor is required to remove debris that was created from that day’s work, and place in its dumpster(s).

The Contractor shall provide dumpster(s) as required for the purpose of trash removal for Contractor. Hazardous materials shall not be placed in dumpsters but should be removed from site Contractor responsible for the material. Do not hold materials more than seven (7) days during normal weather or three (3) days when the temperature is expected to rise above 80 degrees F (27 degrees C). Handle hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary water material separately from other waste by containerizing properly. Dispose of material in a lawful manner.

3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to broom sweep the Project on a weekly basis. This does not eliminate the responsibility of Contractor for clean up of material and waste caused by their actions or installation of work.

J. Temporary Stairs

1. Until permanent stairs are available, the Contractor shall provide temporary stairs where ladders are not adequate.

2. Cover finished permanent stairs with protective covering of plywood or similar material so finish will be undamaged at the time of acceptance.

K. Debris Control

1. The Contractor shall daily clean all mud, dirt, and debris resulting from all operations from the adjacent streets, sidewalks, drives, parking areas and shall repair all damage caused by the cleaning.

L. Snow Removal

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1. When on site, the Contractor is responsible for snow removal to allow access to the building contractor parking area and site for construction activities.

2. The Contractor is responsible for snow removal for the walkways, in and around the building at all times.

3.03 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. The Contractor shall install and maintain temporary fire protection facilities of the types needed to protect against reasonable predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

1. Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and efficient for their intended purpose, but not less than one (1) extinguisher on each floor at each usable stairwell.

2. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

3. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for righting fires. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire exposure areas.

4. Provide supervision of welding operations, combustion type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

B. Barricades: Warning Signs and Lights: The Contractor shall comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and the public of the hazard being protected against. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Enclosure Fence: When excavation begins, the Contractor shall install lockable entrance gates with sufficient fence to stop vehicles from driving around the gate. Locate fence and gates as required. Contractor is responsible for safety fence as indicated on site utilization plan and to accommodate construction operations.

D. Security Enclosure and Lock Up

1. The Contractor shall install substantial temporary enclosure of partially completed areas of construction. Provide locking entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft and similar violations of security.

2. Contractor is responsible for the secure storage of their own material and equipment on and off the site.