DEMOLITION

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SECTION 02 41 16

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Remove and properly dispose of all items shown on the Drawings in accordance with the Sequence of Construction in Section 01 11 13 including the following:

1. Remove designated structures and associated facilities.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 11 13: Summary of Work B. Section 01 70 00: Contract Closeout: Project record documents.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit demolition and removal procedures and schedule under provisions of Section 01 33 00.

B. Submit asbestos containing material demolition and removal procedures and schedule meeting the requirements of this section under provisions of Section 01 33 00.

1.04 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent building areas. Maintain protected egress and access at all times.

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

C. Satisfactorily prevent of control dust resulting from demolition.

D. The OWNER does not assume responsibility for the condition of the various buildings or loss of fixtures, equipment, material, or other objects between submittal of the proposal and actual possession of the buildings.

E. Comply with the National Emission Standard for Asbestos, as contained in the Federal

Register, Vol. 55, No. 224.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Locate existing active utilities and verify whether each utility will remain in service and therefore requires protection of is part of the demolition and removal activity.

B. Protect existing items which are not indicated to be altered.

C. Prior to starting work make arrangements with the proper authorities for turning off and

02 41 16-2 disconnecting utilities in conjunction with demolition activities. Disconnect, remove, and cap designated utility services within demolition areas. Mark location of disconnected utilities.

Identify and indicate capping locations on Project Record Documents.

D. Comply with the requirements, outlined in Pennsylvania’s Asbestos Occupations

Accreditation and Certification Act of 1990 (Acts 194 and 161) as well as Federal National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations, for providing notification to all State and County agencies having regulatory enforcement responsibility for demolition and asbestos abatement projects prior to the start of any such work. Such notification should be made using the “Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form,” which may be obtained by contacting the DEP Asbestos Office at (717) 787-9257, or the nearest DEP regional office. The form (2700-FM-AQ0021) may also be obtained here: https://www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary/GetFolder?FolderID=2685

3.02 EXECUTION

A. All work shall be accordance with all applicable regulations, laws, statutes and standards of the PADEP, EPA and OSHA.

B. Before starting work, make arrangements with the proper authorities for turning off and disconnecting utilities in connection with demolition operations. Perform the work according to local requirements.

C. Do not interfere with functioning wells, cisterns, cesspools or other ground openings outside of the condemned area. Securely and permanently cap well casings. Cut off and cap pipes leading into or out of wells.

C. Demolish in an orderly and careful manner. Protect any existing structures to remain from damage.

D. Remove existing fences and guide rail posts, unless otherwise directed. Do not disturb existing paving unless it becomes necessary to do so in order to complete other work.

E. Do not use a swinging ball immediately adjacent to any public thoroughfare or in any area where it may create a public hazard.

F. Do not, under any circumstances, set fire to structures. Burning of debris shall not be allowed except by written permission of local police or fire authorities and unless the burning conforms with State Air Pollution Control Commissions regulations. Do not begin burning until a copy of the written permission has been received by the Engineer.

G. Restrict demolition to horizontal operations, one floor of a structure at a time. Progressively demolish a structure or structures, except for the striping of fixtures, from top to bottom, one floor at a time. Bay, or sectional type demolition will be considered, provided a detailed plan, including the building’s structural framework, is submitted and accepted prior to the work.

Progressively demolish each bay or sectional-type structures from top to bottom as well.

Completely demolish each bay or section before starting operations on any adjacent bay or section. Remove each bay or section in a manner that maintains the integrity and proper support of adjacent bays or sections.

H. Remove walls, remove the foundations walls to minus 18”. Break up basement floors for drainage.

I. Except where noted otherwise, immediately remove demolished materials from site.

J. Remove materials to be re-installed or retained in manner to prevent damage.

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K. Remove, store, and protect for re-installation the following materials and equipment:

- Nothing

L. Remove and promptly dispose of contaminated, vermin infested, or dangerous materials encountered.

M. Remove demolished materials from site as work progresses. Upon completion of work, leave areas of work in clean condition.

N. Waste materials, scrap, or excess construction materials may not be disposed of in any watercourse, floodway or body of water, but shall be collected, stored and disposed of in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101-6018.1003), the Municipal Waste, Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101- 4000.1904), the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1-691.1001), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.) and related rules and regulations.

O. Carefully backfill cellars and other subsurfaces with certified clean fill, and grade to the adjacent ground level. Backfill and grade to ensure proper drainage.

1. Lift Thickness Limitations:

a. Lift thicknesses shall be limited to twelve (12) inches maximum for backfill in non-paved areas and for structure excavations.

b. Any demolished concrete used as part of the backfill shall be free of large voids to minimize the potential for settlement.

2. Compaction

a. The following percentages of maximum dry density shall be achieved:

Modified Effort

ASTM D1557

• Backfill within Unpaved Areas 90%

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