3-2660045 Johnstown Safety Building Specs PART 2.pdf

Public Safety Building Elevator Addition and Alterations

401 Washington Street Johnstown, PA 15901

PROJECT MANUAL

OWNER

City of Johnstown 401 Main Street

Johnstown, PA 15901

ARCHITECT

UpStreet Architects, Inc.

911 Menoher Blvd.

Johnstown, PA 15905

(814) 539-0224

CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, & MEP CONSULTANT

CJL Engineering 232 Horner Street

Johnstown, PA 15902

(814) 536-1651

Date Issued: 06/08/26

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SECTION 02-41-01

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Selective demolition of built site elements.

B. Selective demolition of building elements for alteration purposes.

C. Patching and repairs.

D. Demolition required to install plumbing, sprinkler mechanical and electrical systems.

E. Removal of asbestos containing materials.

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

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01-10-00 - Summary: Limitations on Contractor's use of site and premises.

B. Section 01-10-00 - Summary: Description of items to be salvaged or removed for re-use by Contractor.

C. Section 01-50-00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Site fences, security, protective barriers, and waste removal.

D. Section 01-60-00 - Product Requirements: Handling and storage of items removed for salvage and relocation.

E. Section 01-70-00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Project conditions; protection of bench marks, survey control points, and existing construction to remain; reinstallation of removed products; temporary bracing and shoring.

F. Section 31-20-00 Earthwork

1.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The specifications sections "General Conditions", "Special Conditions" and "General Requirements" form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

B. Environmental Report prepared for the Owner, available in full from the Owner.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. Definitions:

1. Remove: Remove and legally dispose of items except those indicated to be reinstalled, salvaged, or to remain the Owner's property.

2. Remove and Salvage: items indicated or specified by Architect in field to be removed and salvaged remain the Owner's property. Remove, clean, and pack or crate items to

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3. Remove and Reinstall: Remove items indicated; clean, service, and otherwise prepare them for reuse; store and protect against damage. Reinstall items in the same locations or in locations indicated.

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

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

1.5 COORDINATION

A. The General Contractor shall coordinate all demolition with all other phases of work and other plans. The General Contractor shall also coordinate all phases of demolition including abatement of hazardous materials, selective demolition, and salvaging materials for reuse.

1.6 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, re-installed, or otherwise indicated to remain the Owner's property, demolished materials shall become the Contractor's property and shall be removed from the site with further disposition at the Contractor's option.

1.7 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS:

A. Predemolition 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 a void delays.

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

5. Review area where existing construction is to remain and requires protections.

1.8 SITE CONDITIONS

A. The contractor's attention is directed to applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations regarding the removal and disposal of existing health hazardous materials, such as materials containing asbestos and lead based paint. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to visit the site prior to submitting his bid proposal to determine what systems and equipment, if any, contain asbestos. The work included under this contract includes the removal of this material. Removal of hazardous materials shall occur first in the schedule of work.

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1.9 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS:

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Fill Material: As specified in Section 31-23-23 - Fill.

B. Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

1. Where identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

2. Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

C. Materials needed or required for temporary protection in the form of barricades, fences, enclosures, etc., may be used with construction materials of sound condition and reasonably clean. However, the condition of same materials must meet or exceed the requirements of governing agencies or approving bodies as may be involved with the work.

D. Equipment, machinery, and apparatus (motorized or otherwise) used to perform the demolition and removal work shall be chosen at the Contractor's discretion. All such equipment must be able to safely perform the work within the limits of the Contract requirements.

E. Temporary scaffolding as required.

F. Temporary shoring and bracing as required.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

B. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and re-installed and items to be removed and salvaged.

3.2 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Comply with other requirements specified in Section 01-70-00.

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

1. Obtain required permits.

2. Use of explosives is not permitted.

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. Do not close or obstruct roadways or sidewalks without permit.

8. 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.

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

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

D. Do not begin removal until built elements to be salvaged or relocated have been removed.

E. Protect existing structures and other elements that are not to be removed.

1. Provide bracing and shoring.

2. Prevent movement or settlement of adjacent structures.

3. Stop work immediately if adjacent structures appear to be in danger.

F. Minimize production of dust due to demolition operations; do not use water if that will result in ice, flooding, sedimentation of public waterways or storm sewers, or other pollution.

G. If hazardous materials are discovered during removal operations, stop work and notify Architect and Owner; hazardous materials include regulated asbestos containing materials, lead, PCB's, and mercury.

H. Perform demolition in a manner that maximizes salvage and recycling of materials.

1. Dismantle existing construction and separate materials.

2. Set aside reusable, recyclable, and salvageable materials; store and deliver to collection point or point of reuse.

I. Partial Removal of Paving and Curbs: Neatly saw cut at right angle to surface.

3.3 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Coordinate work and shut off of utilities with utility companies ; notify before starting work and comply with their requirements; obtain required permits.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and marking all existing and buried active utilities and contacting "Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc." at 1-800-242-1776.

C. Protect existing utilities to remain from damage.

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

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Coordinate with utilities for disconnection of service lines.

I. Verify that all utilities have been disconnected.

3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS

A. Concrete: Demolish in small sections. Using power-driven saw, cut concrete to a depth of at least 3/4 inches at junctures with construction to remain. Dislodge concrete from reinforcement at perimeter of areas being demolished, cut reinforcement, and then remove remainder of concrete, Neatly trim openings to dimensions indicated.

B. 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.

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

3.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ALTERATIONS

A. Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete 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, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. 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 fire watch and portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

5. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches.

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

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

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

9. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly.

10. Return elements of construction and surfaces that are to remain to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

B. Removed and Salvaged Items:

1. Clean salvaged items.

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

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

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

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

C. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse. Paint equipment to match new equipment.

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.

D. Resilient Floor Coverings:

1. Remove floor coverings and adhesive according to recommendations in RFCI-WP and its Addendum.

2. Remove residual adhesive and prepare substrate for new floor coverings by one of the methods recommended by RFCI.

E. Roofing: All roof penetrations shall be cut on the same day the penetrating items are installed.

Roof openings shall be neatly cut to accommodate new penetrations while maintaining the roof's watertight integrity.

F. Repairs: Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

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1. Completely fill holes and depressions in existing masonry walls that are to remain with an approved masonry patching material applied according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

G. Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining construction in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

H. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are demolished extend one finished area into another, grind as required, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish color, texture, and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

1. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications.

2. Where patching occurs in a painted surface, apply primer and intermediate paint coats over patch and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing patch.

Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces.

3. Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate integrity of installation.

I. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

J. Separate areas in which demolition is being conducted from other areas that are still occupied.

1. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary dustproof partitions of construction specified in Section 01-50-00 in locations indicated on drawings.

2. Provide sound retardant partitions of construction indicated on drawings in locations indicated on drawings.

K. Maintain weatherproof exterior building enclosure except for interruptions required for replacement or modifications; take care to prevent water and humidity damage.

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

1. Remove rotted wood, corroded metals, and deteriorated masonry and concrete; replace with new construction specified.

2. Remove items indicated on drawings.

M. Protect existing work to remain.

1. Prevent movement of structure; provide shoring and bracing if necessary.

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

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

3.6 PREPARATION

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A. Conduct demolition operations and remove debris to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

2. Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and covered passageways, where required by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Conduct demolition operations to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain. Ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area.

1. Protect existing site improvements, appurtenances, and landscaping to remain.

2. Erect a plainly visible fence around drip line of individual trees or around perimeter drip line of groups of trees to remain.

3. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between demolition and removal of existing construction, on exterior surfaces and new construction to ensure that no water leakage or damage occurs to structure or interior areas.

C. Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain interior and exterior shoring, bracing, or structural support to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction 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.

3.7 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit the spread of dust and dirt. Comply with governing environmental protection regulations.

1. Do not use water when it may damage existing construction or create hazardous or objectionable conditions, such as ice, flooding, and pollution.

B. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage.

1. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level.

C. Cleaning: 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.

3.8 DEMOLITION METHODS

A. General: The means and methods of performing demolition and construction operations are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

3.9 REGULATIONS GOVERNING ASBESTOS

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A. The term “asbestos” is applied to a group of naturally occurring fibrous, inorganic hydrated mineral silicates. The group includes actinolite, amosite, anthophyllite, chrysotile, and crocidolite. From 1946 until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used for fireproofing, insulation and soundproofing. EPA defines any material containing more than one (1) percent asbestos, by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), as an ACM.

1. Owner has attempted to identify all asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in areas affected by this project prior to start of construction.

B. It is the responsibility of the bidders to include all costs necessary for the handling and abatement of identified ACMs. "Costs for any ACM's found during demolition and/or renovation not indicated in the Environmental Report available from the owner will be executed as a change in work - paragraph 109 - General Specifications, General Conditions; page 39.

C. All ACMs must be removed according to Federal, State, and Local regulations and by qualified asbestos abatement contractors.

D. There is a possibility that other ACMs may be discovered during course of project. Should material known or suspected to contain asbestos be encountered, contractor must cease operations in that area and notify Owner’s representative immediately. In this event, Owner will:

1. Restrict or deny access to all or part of the site if deemed necessary for protection of workers and occupants during testing and removal operations.

2. Have Material tested to verify presence or absence of ACM if such testing has not previously been performed.

3. ACM is present, contract to have material removed by a qualified contractor is accordance with latest applicable statues and regulations of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and latest rules and regulations of United States Environmental Protection Agency as they pertain to emission of asbestos into air during construction and demolition work.

E. Should asbestos material be encountered on job, each contractor shall comply with all of latest statues and regulations of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and latest rules and regulations of United States Environmental Protection Agency as they pertain to emission of asbestos into air during construction and demolition work and disposal of material asbestos. Particular attention is drawn to Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 61, Section 112 of Clean Air Act.

1. Each contractor shall comply fully with latest regulations of OSHA as they pertain to protection of workers exposed to emission of asbestos fibers and shall take al steps necessary to protect his employees, as well as all other people engaged in building, from exposure to asbestos fibers resulting from his work.

F. After review of proposed adjustments to schedule from contractor, Owner will grant an extension of time for delays caused by asbestos testing and removal operations. Extensions will be granted only if contractor can document that areas affected and made inaccessible had a direct impact on critical path of project.

3.10 REGULATIONS GOVERNING LEAD BASE PAINT COATED MATERIALS

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A. Lead Safe Work Practices: All work concerning lead based paint coated materials to be disturbed or demolished shall be in accordance with all of latest statues and regulations of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and latest rules and regulations of United States Environmental Protection Agency. Particular attention is drawn to Code of Federal Regulations, Requirements and reduction of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance 24 CFR part 35 HUD Final Rule including all Sub-part R Safe Work Practices. Each contractor shall comply fully with latest regulations of OSHA as they pertain to protection of workers exposed to Lead based paint and shall take all steps necessary to protect his employees, as well as all other people engaged in building, from exposure to lead dust resulting from his work.

3.11 REGULATIONS GOVERNING PIGEON DEBRIS

A. All work concerning removal of pigeon debris, animal carcasses, etc. to be disturbed or demolished shall be in accordance with all of latest statutes and regulations of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and latest rules and regulations of United States Environmental Protection Agency. Particular attention is drawn to PADEP requirements.

3.12 REMOVE AND SALVAGE FOR REUSE

A. We do not believe there are any savaged items expected for the Owner but the Contractor shall doubt check with the Owner in the field. Savage of items for the Site Contractor or General Contractor is to be coordinated with the General Contractor.

B. All items salvaged for reuse shall be removed and handled with extreme care as not to damage the item. Only items or material suitable for reuse shall be salvaged. All materials must be prepared for reuse, i.e. mortar removed from bricks, nails removed from hardwood floor panels, doors sanded, etc.

C. All item salvaged shall be moved and stored at a location chosen by General Contractor. This location shall be suitable for protection of the items. The contractor must keep the material free of damage until the time of installation.

D. The Contractor shall save a minimum of 15% more of the salvaged materials than is necessary for reuse.

E. The Architect shall inspect and approve the condition of all salvaged materials.

F. The Architect will provide direction on which doors or of the quality of which doors are to be salvaged.

3.13 DEBRIS AND WASTE REMOVAL

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

1. General: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site, remove daily.

B. Refuse: All wood, paper, refuse shall be disposed by hauling from site.

C. Wet down all dust and loose debris materials before handling.

D. On site refuse chutes and trucks removing the debris must be covered at all times.

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E. All state and local ordinances must be followed.

F. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials or debris on premises.

G. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Owner's property and legally dispose of them.

1. Provide proof of proper disposal from registered landfills or other approved legal disposal sites.

H. Remove from site all materials not to be reused on site; comply with requirements of Section 01-74-19 - Waste Management.

I. Leave site in clean condition, ready for subsequent work.

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

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 02-82-00

REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 STIPULATIONS

A. The specifications sections "General Conditions of the Construction Contract", "Special Conditions", and "Division 1 - General Requirements" form a part of this Section by this reference thereto, and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Attention is directed to the Contract and General Conditions and all Sections within that are hereby made a part of this Section of the Specifications.

B. Equality of material, article, assembly, or system other than those named or described in this Section shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Contract and General Conditions.

C. Refer to Specification 01 04 00 Coordination and Control sections 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The asbestos containing materials (ACM) abatement work covered by this specification is for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), Loysville Youth Development Center Project. The address for this site is the following:

Loysville Youth Development Center ZB Cottage 10 Opportunity Drive Loysville, PA 17047

Tyrone Township-Perry County

1.4 PROJECT CONTROL

A. The Quality Assurance Consultant Project Monitor if required, contracted, and coordinated through the professional shall at all times have access to the work during its progress and shall be furnished with every reasonable work area for ascertaining that the work is proceeding in accordance with the requirements and intentions of the Contract Specifications. All work will be subject to the inspection and approval of the Quality Assurance Consultant Project Monitor. If at any time, the Quality Assurance Consultant Project Monitor decides that work practices are in violation of pertinent regulations or are endangering workers, he/she shall immediately instruct the on-site Contractor representative/foreman to cease operations until corrective action is taken and verify the order in writing.

1.5 ASBESTOS REMOVAL – GENERAL

A. Requirements

1. Abatement work will be performed in compliance with applicable regulatory standards including but not limited to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (Occupational Exposure to Asbestos; Standards Industry Standard), The 25 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 124.3 which adopted National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials 02-82-00 - 2 in its entirety, and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for asbestos remediation. All provisions of this work plan relating to health and safety of workers, the public, and protection of the environment are of minimum standards. The abatement contractor is responsible for determining whether any additional and/or more stringent protective measures are required by any local, state, or federal regulations, ordinances, or guidelines. Failure on behalf of the abatement contractor to comply with all applicable requirements does not relieve the contractor from any liability and/or requirements for performance of the work. Regulations, in the most current version, are applicable throughout this project.

2. It is the Asbestos Contractor’s responsibility to determine the most efficient method to legally perform this work. Unless specifically noted, this specification does not dictate specific means and methods to be implemented in the performance of the work. The entire application of all ACMs shall be removed inclusive of any substrate contamination, whether present on the substrate surface or embedded in the matrix of the substrate component. After abatement is complete, the building or equipment component must be rendered completely free of asbestos and rendered recyclable, reusable, and/or disposable in accordance with all applicable regulations. All reused / recycled materials must meet clean fill requirements.

3. This section covers the furnishing of all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, services, employee training, permits, notifications and insurance necessary to perform the work required for asbestos removal in accordance with these specifications, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PADL&I), regulations and recommendations, and any other applicable federal, state and local government regulations. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap of the above references, the most stringent provisions are applicable.

4. The Client Agency shall provide water and power supply (i.e., electricity) from existing sources, where the Contractor's use is not excessive and does not interfere with the building's normal usage. Where existing utilities or facilities are not adequate or cannot be used, the Contractor is responsible for providing alternative sources of potable water, personal hygiene, and electrical power. The contractor is responsible for providing negative air machines with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and manometers in a quantity large enough to maintain appropriate air flow in areas of containment. The Contractor shall supply additional circuit and distribution panels, as necessary for the situation.

5. The Contractor will coordinate with the Client Agency/manager for use of existing hygiene facilities and if these are not available to workers, the contractor will provide portable hygiene facilities for remediation workers, including access to potable water for drinking and personal hygiene. The Contractor will consider weather conditions, provide for worker safety, and comfort during periods of high or low ambient temperatures.

6. Only authorized individuals, in the employment of the contractor, will be permitted to enter the areas isolated for remediation work. Individuals entering the remediation work area will sign the entry log and will wear appropriate PPE, especially an approved respirator; therefore, the individual must meet OSHA regulations for wearing a respirator. All authorized individuals who enter the containment must be certified by Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry and provide written documentation of fit testing, physicians’ written opinion, and medical surveillance in binder form and

02-82-00 - 3 posted for review. In an emergency, emergency response personnel will be allowed access without log entry or PPE.

7. The contractor shall establish visible emergency and fire exits from the work area.

Emergency egress plans shall be provided to remediation workers and posted in areas readily visible and accessible to the workers. The appropriate emergency response agencies shall be contacted, immediately, for assistance. Engineering controls for remediation work shall not impede common access to emergency exits in the building.

8. The Contractor shall secure and maintain throughout the Contract period General Liability Insurance and Asbestos Liability Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00.

The Contractor shall have Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Evidence of these insurances must be submitted with the bid.

9. Description of the Work

a. Bulk samples of specific building materials at the Project location have been collected and tested for asbestos content by KU Resources, Inc., as described in their Hazardous Materials Survey Report, dated May- 2022. This report provides information on the substrates that were tested, presumed asbestos, analytical results, referenced materials and quantities of confirmed asbestos containing materials. The quantities are provided for guidance and may not correspond exactly to the quantity to be removed.

b. The intent of the Work is to completely remove all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) from the site in preparation for demolition.

c. The Asbestos Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, supervision, construction tools, transport vehicles and equipment necessary to perform the work.

d. Remove the asbestos containing materials described below:

TABLE 1 – ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

Location ACM type Quantity Additional details

Areas above ceilings Plaster or Insulation Not Determined Presumed ACM

Main Building Exposed Fiberglass Pipe Insulation 1000 LF Presumed non-ACM

e. The above referenced locations and quantities of ACM and any reference throughout this specification are intended to be used for informational purposes only and may not necessarily indicate all locations and exact quantities of ACM.

It shall be the responsibility of the Asbestos Abatement Contractor to field-verify actual site conditions, the extent to which ACM is present and the actual amount of such material to be removed for bidding purposes.

f. The Contractor is advised that paints and debris existing within the building may contain lead. The Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with EPA Lead;

Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet;

Notice of Availability; Final Rule 40 CFR Part 745, OSHA regulation 29 CFR

1926.62 Lead in Construction; Interim Final Rule as well as other applicable

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g. Hazardous building materials such as fluorescent light units, refrigeration units, mercury switches, cleaning supplies, paints, exit signs, water tanks, and breaker box panels. A hazardous materials assessment is recommended as part of the pre-demolition work plan to ensure proper handling and disposal of all hazardous wastes generated. These impacted items must be removed prior to demolition activities in accordance with 40 CFR Part 273 (Standards for Universal Waste Management) if exempt.

10. Perform the work and provide the services as follows:

a. PADL&I required trained workers, OSHA required respiratory protection and fit-testing, and medical surveillance program.

b. Work plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62 shall include but not limited to the control methods to ensure the safety of the workers and occupants.

c. Work area preparation.

d. Asbestos abatement in accordance with NESHAP 40 CFR Part 61.141

(definitions), Part 145 (standard for demolition and renovation), and Part 150 (standard for waste disposal).

e. Provide access, support and protection to all authorized visitors and inspectors.

11. Work schedule: work may commence as soon as permissible.

12. Qualifications

a. Personnel: superintendent, foreman and workers:

i. Training and knowledge of applicable regulations and expertise in safety and environmental protection as evidenced by the participation and successful completion of an EPA accredited course and is appropriately certified in the state of Pennsylvania.

ii. Experience with abatement work, as evidenced through participation in at least three asbestos abatement projects of a similar size and scope completed in compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) requirements. Provide documentation, which shall include the names and addresses of the departments and locations of the work performed.

iii. Evidence of participation in a respirator program and a medical surveillance program.

b. Evidence that the Contractor is licensed to perform asbestos abatement within the state of Pennsylvania.

13. Notifications, Permits, Warning Signs, Labels and Posters

a. The Contractor will provide the required notification to EPA, and any other regional, state, and local authority having jurisdiction prior to the start of the

02-82-00 - 5 project. Secure all permits required for the work, including disposal of asbestos in an approved landfill.

b. Provide warning signs in accordance with OSHA and EPA around the workspace and at every point of potential entry from the outside. Provide the OSHA required labels for all plastic bags and all drums utilized to transport contaminated material to the landfill. The use of bladder bags (roll off dumpster liners) of a 10- 30 mil thickness can also be used for bulk transportation. Post in a prominent and convenient place for the work area a copy of the latest applicable regulations and recommendations from OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH.

c. Proper removal, packaging, transport, and disposal of all asbestos containing materials as specified herein, according to NA 2212 USDOT regulations, PA Bureau of Waste Management Act 109 – Solid Waste Management Act, and the PADEP Act 101 Section 1101(e) for vehicle signage. Note that vehicles transporting bulk-loaded demolition debris containing a reportable quantity (greater than 1 pound) of asbestos shall be properly placarded in accordance with USDOT regulations. All drivers shall be appropriately trained and licensed to transport this material.

14. Protection and Damage: Protection for employees, inspectors, and other approved personnel.

a. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of personnel, furnishings, equipment or building structure from contamination and/or damage.

b. Asbestos containing debris shall be removed from the work area daily. Premises shall be left neat and clean after each work shift, so that business may proceed with the next regular workday without interruption. Debris removed from the containment area can be stored onsite in leak-tight containers or within closed roll off boxes containing bladder bags with proper OSHA signage.

15. Respiratory Systems

a. Instruct and train each worker involved in asbestos abatement of asbestos containing materials in proper respiratory use and require that each worker always wear a respirator, properly fitted on the face in the work area from the start of any operation which may cause airborne asbestos fibers until the work area is completely decontaminated. Use respiratory protection appropriate for the fiber level encountered in the workplace or as required for other toxic or oxygen-deficient situations encountered.

b. Provide all workers, foremen, superintendents, authorized visitors, and inspectors personally issued and marked respiratory equipment approved by NIOSH and OSHA. All authorized individuals who enter the containment must be fit tested with an irritant smoke or use of a distinctive odor product such as iso amyl acetate (banana oil), with the results documented. The Contractor is responsible for providing a negative exposure assessment obtained within the past 12 months from prior monitoring of work operations closely resembling the current work operations. If no negative exposure assessment is available, the contractor is responsible for conducting initial exposure assessments to determine if employees are exposed at or above the OSHA 8-hour Permissible Exposure Limit and Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL). A half-face respirator is the minimum level required following a successful initial exposure assessment /

02-82-00 - 6 negative exposure assessment. When respirators with disposable filters are employed, provide sufficient filters for replacement as necessary by the worker.

c. Respiratory protection shall be in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1926.1101, ANSI Z88.2-1992, and shall be approved by NIOSH under the provisions of 42 CFR Part 84.

d. Require that a respirator be worn by anyone in a work area at all times, regardless of activity, during a period that begins with any operation, which could cause airborne fibers until the area has been cleared for re-occupancy, as documented by visual inspection and PCM analysis results below 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc).

e. Regardless of airborne fiber levels, the minimum level of respiratory protection is half-face air-purifying respirators with HEPA type filters as defined below.

f. Do not use single use, disposable or quarter face respirators.

g. The Abatement Contractor shall provide historic time-weighted average (TWA) air sampling data, which documents that the respirator used provides sufficient protection for the workers performing specific asbestos abatement operations.

h. Provide half face or full-face type respirators. Equip full-face respirators with a nose cup or other anti-fogging device as appropriate when used in air temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

i. Provide, at a minimum, HEPA type filters labeled with NIOSH and MSHA

Certification for "Radionuclides, Radon Daughters, Dust, Fumes, Mists including Asbestos-Containing Dusts and Mists" and color coded in accordance with ANSI Z228.2 (1992). In addition, a chemical cartridge section may be added, if required, for solvents, etc., in use. In this case, provide cartridges that have each section of the combination canister labeled with the appropriate color code and NIOSH/MSHA certification.

16. Protective Clothing

a. Provide to all workers, foremen, superintendents and authorized visitors and inspectors, protective disposable clothing consisting of full body coveralls, head covers, gloves and 18 inch high boot covers or reusable footwear, as required by EPA, OSHA, state, and local regulations. Eye protection and hard hats should be available as appropriate.

17. Decontamination-All workers, without exception

a. At a minimum, the contractor shall provide a decontamination unit with at least three stages (clean room, equipment room, and shower). Each stage of the decontamination unit must be separated with air locks.

b. Disposable protective clothing must be discarded and disposed of as asbestos waste every time the wearer exits from the workspace to the outside through the decontamination facility.

c. Workers shall shower after leaving containment area. The Contractor will provide all decontamination and shower facilities. The effluent water must be microsocked from 20 to 5 microns and then either collected and reused or discharged to the open sanitary sewer.

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18. Precautions

a. No smoking, eating, or drinking is to take place once beyond the clean room at the job site. Prior to smoking, eating, or drinking, workers shall fully decontaminate by showering. Each worker shall then dress into a new clean disposable coverall to eat, smoke or drink. This new coverall may then be used to re-enter the work area.

b. Work footwear must remain inside the work area until completion of the job.

19. Project Log Book

a. A logbook, containing as a minimum, the information listed below, shall be kept on the jobsite, and be available / posted for inspection by the Client Agency, the Quality Assurance Consultant Project Monitor, or governing agencies inspectors during normal working hours.

i. Pre-work Documentation: This section shall contain any EPA, OSHA, or state notification forms – posting is required, any necessary federal, state, licenses or permits (including contractor licenses, building permits, disposal permits, etc.), records regarding insurance, bonds, and size of bonds.

ii. Personnel Records: This section shall contain personnel employment records, worker training certificates, certificate of worker’s release, respirator training, physicians’ opinion documentation, fit test verification, and Pennsylvania Certification Cards.

iii. Notification Data: This section shall include data, which will allow the

Client Agency to notify each worker, the worker’s family, and responsible contractor parties if an emergency should arise.

iv. Sign-in Sheets: This section shall contain the daily sign-in sheets. This daily sign-in sheet (log) shall be kept daily by the project superintendent and placed in the project daily log at the end of each day’s work. The daily log shall include as a minimum the following:

a) Name of person entering the work area

b) Time the person entered the work area

c) Time the person exited the work area

d) The person’s affiliation and purpose for entering the work area

e) Date

f) Brief description of day’s work activities

g) Brief description of any damage to items in the work area

h) If negative air pressure was present in work area, and if not, why, what time and when negative pressure was not present

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i) Brief description of weather conditions, including approximate outside and inside work area temperatures

j) Each daily log sheet shall be signed and dated by the project superintendent

v. Subcontractors: This section shall include any information concerning project subcontractors, including work to be performed, names and dates on job site.

vi. Air Monitoring: All air sampling performed by the Contractor shall have the results included in this section. The contractor must conduct (OSHA Exposure) personnel air sampling for 1 out of 4 employees with results identified by PCM analysis. A description of the sampling methods, location and test methods shall also be included. The name and location of the laboratory performing the analytical work shall be listed. The Quality Assurance Project Monitor will not perform sampling for the Contractor.

vii. Waste Disposal: This section shall include the location, date, and time of all asbestos disposals, as well as signed and dated trip tickets by the landfill disposal operator stating the quantity and/or number of containers accepted. The location of the landfill shall also be provided. Waste shipment records must be maintained according to the most stringent NESHAP / EPA format as described in 40 CFR 61.145-150.

viii. Miscellaneous: This section shall include any reported injury/illness of employees, inspection reports by EPA, OSHA or other state and local government agencies, or any other pertinent information.

b. At the completion of the work, the Contractor will provide the Client Agency with a complete copy of the Project Logbook.

B. Definitions

1. Abatement: Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containing materials.

Includes encapsulation, enclosure, and removal, according to NESHAP regulations 40 CFR 61.141 and 61.145(c), and 61.150.

2. Air Monitoring: The process of measuring the fiber content of a specific volume of air in a stated period of time.

3. Amended water: Water to which surfactant (wetting agent) has been added to increase the ability of the liquid to penetrate ACM. The standard ratio is 10 parts of water to 1 part of surfactant.

4. Asbestos: The name given to a number of naturally occurring hydrated mineral silicates that possess a unique crystalline structure, are incombustible and are separated into fibers. Asbestos includes chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, and actinolite.

5. ACM or Asbestos-containing materials: Any material containing more than one percent by weight of asbestos of any type or mixture of types.

6. Category I Nonfriable ACM: Asbestos-containing packings, gaskets, resilient floor covering, and asphalt roofing products containing more than one percent asbestos as determined by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).

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7. Category II Nonfriable ACM: Any material, excluding Category I Nonfriable ACM, containing more than one percent asbestos as determined by PLM that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

8. Containment Area: An engineered space within a designated work area designed to control the migration of contaminants to adjacent, non-contaminated regions outside the work area during remediation. This is accomplished by the use of negative air machines at 1000/1500/2000 cubic feet per minute with manometers, ground fault circuit interrupters, and prefilters, intermediate filters, and HEPA filters, which shall be checked on a daily basis to ensure proper functioning of the containment.

9. Critical barrier: An engineered barrier that is impervious to penetration by bioaerosols, vapors, and particulates. The barrier may be constructed of wood, metal, or plastic, as long as aerosols cannot diffuse or migrate past the barrier. (Generally considered part of a containment area.)

10. Decontamination: The process of cleaning surfaces and objects includes thorough cleaning with HEPA vacuums and/or detergents. Also applies to a chamber or series of chambers used as ingress/egress portals to a contained work area.

11. Encapsulation: All herein specified procedures necessary to coat all asbestos-containing materials with an encapsulant to control the possible release of asbestos fibers into the ambient air.

12. Enclosure: All herein specified procedures necessary to complete enclosure of all ACM behind airtight impermeable, permanent barriers using 6 mil poly with criticals established.

13. Friable ACM: Any material…