36C24219B0008-0001002.pdf

REPAIR/REPLACE ROOF

Project No. 528A4-14-202

VA WNY Health Care System

Batavia VA Medical Center

222 Richmond Ave.

Batavia, New York 14020 03-07-17

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SECTION 26 01 00

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Minimum composition requirements and/or installation methods for the following materials and work are included in this section:

1. Miscellaneous Supports

2. Fire Stopping

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for:

1. Fire Stopping Materials

2. Coordination drawings for sleeves, access panels, and door locations.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor shall engage the services of a qualified installer for the installation and application of joint sealers, flashing, access panels, and cutting and patching.

B. All work shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner. All methods of construction, details of workmanship, that are not specifically described or indicated in the contract documents, shall be subject to the control and approval of the Owner's Representative. Equipment and materials shall be of the quality and manufacture indicated. The equipment specified is based upon the acceptable manufacturers listed.

Where "approved equal" is stated, equipment shall be equivalent in every way to that of the equipment specified and subject to approval.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORTS

A. Metal bars, plates, tubing, etc. shall conform ASTM standards:

1. Steel plates, shapes, bars, and grating - ASTM A 36

2. Cold-Formed Steel Tubing - ASTM A 500

3. Hot - Rolled Steel Tubing - ASTM A 501

4. Steel Pipe - ASTM A 53, Schedule 40, welded

B. Metal Fasteners shall be Zinc-coated (type, grade and class as required)

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2.2 FIRE STOPPING

A. Fire-stopping for Openings Through Fire and Smoke Rated Walls and

Floor Assemblies shall be listed or classified by an approved independent testing laboratory for "Through-Penetration Fire-Stop

Systems." The system shall meet the requirements of "Fire Tests of

Through-Penetration Fire-Stops" designated ASTM E814.

B. Acceptable Manufacturers:

1. Dow Corning Fire-Stop System Foams and Sealants.

2. Nelson Electric Fire-Stop System Putty, CLK and WRP.

3. Thomas & Betts - S-100 FS500/600.

4. Carborundum Fyre Putty.

5. Hilti Firestop Systems.

2.3 ROOF PENETRATION FLASHING AND SEALING

A. Opening through roofs shall be flashed in manner not to affect roof guarantee or bond. Engage qualified Roofing Contractor licensed by the Roofing Manufacturer, as part of contract. Provide non-ferrous flashing pieces, EDPM skirts, EDPM hoods and collars as required to make ducts, pipes, conduits, and other penetrations watertight. Where curbs are called for with respect to rectangular openings in new roofs, flashing will be done by others unless specifically indicated otherwise. Caulk and waterproof with additional material so as to seal airtight and watertight.

B. Design Equipment: RPS.

C. Acceptable Manufacturers: Pate, Shipman & Son.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE STOPPING

A. Installation of Fire-stopping for Openings Through Fire and Smoke

Rated Walls and Floor Assemblies shall be as follows:

1. Provide fire-stop system seals at all locations where piping, tubing, conduit, electrical busways/cables/wires, ductwork and similar utilities pass through or penetrate fire rated wall or floor assembly. Provide fire-stop seal between sleeve and wall for dry wall construction.

2. The minimum required fire resistance ratings of the wall or floor assembly shall be maintained by the fire-stop system. The installation shall provide an air and watertight seal.

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3. The methods used shall incorporate qualities that permit the easy removal or addition of electrical conduits or cables without drilling or use of special tools. The product shall adhere to itself to allow repairs to be made with the same material and permit the vibration, expansion and/or contraction of any items passing through the penetration without cracking, crumbling and resulting reduction in fire rating.

4. Provide rigid steel sleeves where non-armored cables pass through fire rated walls and barriers.

3.2 FLASHING AND SEALING

A. Opening through roofs shall be flashed in manner not to affect roof guarantee or bond. Engage qualified Roofing Contractor licensed by the Roofing Manufacturer, as part of contract. Provide non-ferrous flashing pieces, EDPM skirts, EDPM hoods and collars as required to make ducts, pipes, conduits, and other penetrations watertight. Where curbs are called for with respect to rectangular openings in new roofs, flashing will be done by others unless specifically indicated otherwise. Caulk and waterproof with additional material so as to seal airtight and watertight.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Work shall be in accordance with Section 017329 - Cutting and

Patching.

B. In addition to the requirements of Section 017329 the following requirements apply:

1. Perform cutting, fitting and patching of electrical equipment in all following cases:

a. To uncover work for installation of poorly coordinated or ill-timed electrical work.

b. To remove and replace defective work.

c. To remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing.

3. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.

4. Cut, remove and legally dispose of all electrical equipment, components, and materials as called for and all other items not indicated on plans but made obsolete by the installation of new work.

5. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes and adjacent materials not being removed and maintain temporary

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