36C24718R0116-00002002.pdf

ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT

for the

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

BUILDING 110

MAIN HOSPITAL

AUGUSTA UPTOWN VAMC

AUGUSTA, GA

STATION NUMBER:

ORDER #:

INSPECTION DATES:

NOVEMBER 17-18, 2014

CONTRACTOR:

USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC

EDWARDSVILLE, IL – MONCLOVA, OH

Amendment #00002

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AUGUSTA UPTOWN VAMC – BUILDING 110

NOVEMBER 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BUILDING IDENTITY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 INSPECTOR NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

3.0 INSPECTOR CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

4.0 ASBESTOS SAMPLING FORMS

5.0 LABORATORY IDENTITY, INFORMATION, AND RESULTS

6.0 ACM DESCRIPTIONS AND INFORMATION (QUANTITY, LOCATION, CONDITION,

FRIABILITY, AND PHOTOS)

7.0 ACM RISK ASSESSMENTS, COST ESTIMATES & PRIORITY FOR ABATEMENT

8.0 FLOOR PLANS - ASBESTOS SAMPLES AND ACM LOCATIONS

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1.0 BUILDING IDENTITY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Building Number: 110

Building Name: Main Hospital Building – Uptown

Station Name: Augusta Uptown

Year Built: 1991

Year Renovated: Numerous minor renovation projects

Number of Floors: 6

Total GSF: 692,900 sf

Inspection Dates: November 17-18, 2014

Previous Inspection Date: None

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

USFin Development, LLC (USFIN) completed the Asbestos Re-Inspection conducted at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located at the Uptown Campus in Augusta, Georgia. These activities were provided at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs Solicitation Number VA247-14-F-3623. The project description required that the Contractor conduct a comprehensive survey for the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and conduct a determination inspection in accordance with the contract Statement of Work.

Scope of Work

The scope of work consisted of the performance of an asbestos survey with the following components to be including in the final report:

1.0 Building Identity and Project Description

2.0 Inspector Names and Contact Information

3.0 Inspector Certifications and Licenses

4.0 Asbestos Sampling Forms

5.0 Laboratory Identity, Information, and Results

6.0 ACM Descriptions and Information (Quantity, Location, Condition, Friability, And Photos)

7.0 ACM Risk Assessments, Cost Estimates & Priority For Abatement

8.0 Floor Plans - Asbestos Samples and ACM Locations (Attached CD in Revit)

The asbestos re-inspection protocol is based on the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Environmental Protection Act’s (EPA’s) revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) mandated by the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 7700.

The scope of work for the survey required the following activities:

• AHERA-type re-inspection. The survey was to include accessible areas of all site buildings and, if present, suspect materials on the exterior of buildings and in tunnels and crawl spaces. Each structure was to be categorized according to the AHERA risk rating system and AHERA abatement categories. Previous data and assessments were to be utilized to reduce survey time and effort.

• Provide a complete update to prior Baseline Asbestos Assessment Surveys to ensure compliance with EPA AHERA and OSHA asbestos notification requirements to building occupants are met.

• Bulk samples were to be collected of suspect materials for confirmatory laboratory analysis (samples will be collected and analyzed in accordance with the recommended EPA protocol) when necessary to confirm or clarify existing asbestos surveys. The contractor was to collect all samples of suspected ACM in accordance with EPA and OSHA regulations preventing airborne fiber exposure to the inspectors and facility personnel.

Explanation of Summary Table for Re-inspection and Assessment of ACM’s

Re-inspection protocol is based on the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Environmental Protection Act’s (EPA’s) revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) mandated by the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 7700. The tabular listing included in this report contains Building Number, Floor, Room Number, Material Category (i.e., TSI, SM or MM), Material Type, quantity, a numerical priority

Attachment #1A - Page 4 of 66 ranking, condition, potential for damage, potential for human exposure, drawing number, hazard ranking, recommended response action and associated cost estimate for implementation of those response actions.

The material assessment categories of the ACM identified in the building is formatted in the following order for the summary tables enclosed in this report:

• Material Category - Surfacing Material (SUR); Thermal System Insulation (TSI); Miscellaneous (MM)

• Material Type - Friable (F); Non-Fable (NF)

• Condition of Material - Good; Fair; Poor

• Potential for Damage - Low; Medium; High

• Physical Assessment - Low; Medium; High

• Recommended Response Action - 1 through 7

Material category is the type of material such as surfacing material (SUR), thermal system insulation (TSI), and miscellaneous (MM)

• Surfacing Material (SUR) - Surfacing ACM means surfacing material that is ACM. Surfacing material means material in a school building that is sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.

• Thermal System Insulation (TSI) - Thermal system insulation ACM means thermal system insulation that is ACM. Thermal system insulation means material in a school building applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.

• Miscellaneous (MM) - Miscellaneous ACM means miscellaneous material that is ACM Miscellaneous material means interior building material on structural components, structural members or fixtures, such as floor and ceiling tiles, and does not include surfacing material or thermal system insulation.

Material type refers to the hardness of a material to be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure as friable (F), and includes previously non-friable (NF) material after such previously non-friable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

• Condition of Material - Good; Fair; Poor

• Potential for Damage - Low; Medium; High

• Physical Assessment - Low; Medium; High

Seven Categories define in the AHERA regulation one of which must be assigned to each friable surfacing and miscellaneous ACBM and each asbestos-containing TSI during the inspection/re-inspection.

1. Damaged or significantly damaged TSI ACBM - Damaged or significantly damaged thermal system insulation ACM means thermal system insulation ACM on pipes, boilers, tanks, ducts, and other thermal system insulation equipment where the insulation has lost its structural integrity, or its covering, in whole or in part, is crushed, water-stained, gouged, punctured, missing, or not intact such that it is not able to contain fibers. Damage may be further illustrated by occasional punctures, gouges or other signs of physical injury to ACM; occasional water damage on the protective coverings/jackets; or exposed ACM ends or joints.

Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.

2. Damaged friable surfacing ACBM - Damaged friable surfacing ACM means friable surfacing ACM which has deteriorated or sustained physical injury such that the internal structure (cohesion) of the material is inadequate or which has delaminated such that its bond to the substrate (adhesion) is inadequate, or which, for any other reason, lacks fiber cohesion or adhesion qualities. Such damage or deterioration may

Attachment #1A - Page 5 of 66 be illustrated by the separation of ACM into layers; separation of ACM from the substrate; flaking, blistering, or crumbling of the ACM surface; water damage; significant or repeated water stains, scrapes, gouges, mars or other signs of physical injury on the ACM. Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.

3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM - Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM means damaged friable surfacing ACM in a functional space where the damage is extensive and severe.

4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM - Damaged friable miscellaneous ACM means friable miscellaneous ACM which has deteriorated or sustained physical injury such that the internal structure (cohesion) of the material is inadequate or, if applicable, which has delaminated such that its bond to the substrate (adhesion) is inadequate or which for any other reason lacks fiber cohesion or adhesion qualities. Such damage or deterioration may be illustrated by the separation of ACM into layers;

separation of ACM from the substrate; flaking, blistering, or crumbling of the ACM surface; water damage;

significant or repeated water stains, scrapes, gouges, mars or other signs of physical injury on the ACM.

Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.

5. ACBM with Potential for Damage - Potential damage means circumstances in which:

(1) Friable ACBM is in an area regularly used by building occupants, including maintenance personnel, in the course of their normal activities.

(2) There are indications that there is a reasonable likelihood that the material or its covering will become damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated due to factors such as changes in building use, changes in operations and maintenance practices, changes in occupancy, or recurrent damage.

6. ACBM with potential for significant damaged - Potential significant damage means circumstances in which:

(1) Friable ACBM is in an area regularly used by building occupants, including maintenance personnel, in the course of their normal activities.

(2) There are indications that there is a reasonable likelihood that the material or its covering will become significantly damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated due to factors such as changes in building use, changes in operations and maintenance practices, changes in occupancy, or recurrent damage.

7. Any remaining friable ACBM or Friable Suspected ACBM

INSPECTION LIMITATIONS

This report is intended for the VAMC. This report is not intended to serve as a bidding document or as a project specification document. The scope of services performed in execution of this evaluation may not be appropriate to satisfy the needs of other users, and use or re-use of this document or the findings, conclusions, or recommendations is at the risk of said user. Additionally, the passage of time may result in a change in the environmental characteristics at this site. This report does not warrant against future operations or conditions that could affect the recommendations made. The results, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this report are based only on conditions that were observed during the inspection of the site. There may be additional suspect asbestos containing materials in inaccessible or concealed spaces that are revealed during demolition activities. All such unidentified materials should be treated as Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and

1910.1001. The PACM’s should be sampled to confirm the presence of asbestos prior continuation of the demolition activities. Subcontractors and employees working within the structures at the site should be made aware of the locations of the ACMs and the possibility of concealed suspect ACMs that could be found during demolition activities. They should be advised not to disturb the ACM’s or PACM’s.

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2.0 INSPECTOR NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

4.0 ASBESTOS SAMPLING DATA AND FORMS

4.1 Bulk Sampling Protocol

EPA and OSHA define an ACBM as any material which contains greater than 1percent asbestos.

For the purposes of this inspection, any sample containing more than “trace” or less than 1% asbestos is considered to be an ACBM. The ACBM inspection and bulk sampling were performed in accordance with AHERA (40 CFR Part 763). AHERA requirements for number of samples and types of ACBM to be sampled. According to these requirements, materials are classified as either surfacing (e.g., decorative plaster, spray-applied fireproofing), thermal system insulation (e.g., pipe insulation, pipe fitting insulation, boiler insulation), or miscellaneous materials (e.g., floor tile, ceiling tile, plaster, wallboard, mastics).

The number of samples collected from each material varies based on the classification of the material and increases as the potential for a non-uniform mixture of asbestos in the material increases. Typically, regulations require a minimum number of samples to be collected from the different classifications of suspect ACBM, as follows:

• Surfacing Material

a) Three samples from homogeneous areas up to 1,000 square feet

b) Five samples from homogeneous areas between 1,000 and 5,000 square feet

c) Seven samples from homogeneous areas over 5,000 square feet

• Thermal System Insulation

a) Minimum of three samples per homogeneous sampling area

• Miscellaneous Material

a) Per the discretion of the inspector in a manner sufficient to determine asbestos content (usually 2 or more samples per homogeneous sampling area)

4.2 Sample Collection/Analytical Procedures

Samples for asbestos analysis were collected by EPA-trained inspectors. Proper safety measures such as wetting the material before sampling, cleaning up the area by wet-wiping any resulting residual debris, and wearing proper personal protective equipment, were employed. Coring tools and knives were utilized to be certain of sampling the entire thickness of a material. All samples were placed in appropriately labeled airtight containers for shipment to the laboratory.

4.3 Survey Access Limitations

All accessible areas within the facility were inspected for ACBM, including access panels to chases, areas above suspended ceilings, and crawl spaces. Any areas not inspected included non-accessible pipe chases, areas above plaster ceilings, areas above patient-care operations, secured areas, and areas occupied by patients where access could not be gained.

The following excluded areas in which no access could be obtained and therefore are not included in the asbestos sampling includes:

• Roofing – Installed in 1990 (no core samples requested per VA station engineer)

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The areas not inspected, or where access could not be obtained, must be assumed to contain asbestos and be inspected prior to any renovation or maintenance activities.

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4.4 Non-Asbestos-Containing Building Materials

The following materials were not sampled (per EPA) because they are not considered suspect asbestos-containing materials:

• Brick materials

• Ceramic tiles

• Cinderblock and concrete

• Marble, travertine, and terrazzo

• Fiberglass insulating materials (yellow, white, and pink colored)

• Glass materials

• Rubber and synthetic materials including Styrofoam and isocyanates

• Wood materials

• Metal materials

4.5 List of Acronyms Used in Report

ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material ACM Asbestos Containing Material AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency HazCom Hazard Communication MISC Miscellaneous Asbestos Containing Material NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program PLM Polarized Light Microscopy TSI Thermal Systems Insulation USFin USFin Development, LLC (Prime Contractor) VA United States Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC VA Medical Center

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ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING INFORMATION

Facility: VAMC AUGUSTA UPTOWN Building: BUILDING 110 – MAIN HOSPITAL Inspection Dates: NOVEMBER 17-18, 2014 Laboratory: EMSL ANALYTICAL - ANN ARBOR, MI Inspector: BRETT BRUMBAUGH Page 1 of 2

SAMPLE

NUMBER

HOMOG.

SAMPLING

AREA

SAMPLE LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION LABORATORY

ANALYSIS RESULT

110-1a H1 4th floor stairwell 15 12” tan floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-1b H1 “” Black floor tile mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-2 H2 4th floor hallway by SW 15 2x2 lay-in ceiling tile No Asbestos Detected

110-3 H3 “ Red fire stop caulking No Asbestos Detected

110-4 H4 “ Drywall mud No Asbestos Detected

110-5a H5 Mechanical Room 4E100 White duct mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-5b H5 “” Duct insulation No Asbestos Detected

110-6 H6 “” Tan duct mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-7a H8 Stairwell 13 12” gray floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-7b H8 “” Black mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-8 H4 Hall by 4E111 Drywall mud No Asbestos Detected

110-9a H5 Hall by 4D139 White duct mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-9b H5 “” Duct insulation No Asbestos Detected

110-10a H1 3E142 12” tan floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-10b H1 “” Black mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-11a H6 Hall by 3E142 Duct insulation No Asbestos Detected

110-11b H6 “” Tan duct mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-12 H2 “” 2x2 lay in ceiling tile No Asbestos Detected

110-13a H7 3E131 12” white floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-13b H7 “” Black mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-14a H7 3F125 12” white floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-14b H7 “” Black mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-15a H9 Hall by 3D129 White vinyl sheet flooring No Asbestos Detected

110-15b H9 “” Tan mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-16a H10 Hall by 3C111 Tan vinyl sheet flooring No Asbestos Detected

110-16b H10 “” Tan mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-17a H1 3A122 12” tan floor tile No Asbestos Detected

110-17b H1 “” Black mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-18 H4 3A144 Library Drywall mud No Asbestos Detected

110-19 H11 “” Carpet mastic (tan) No Asbestos Detected

110-20 H6 Mech. Room 2B100 Tan duct mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-21a H10 Hall by 2B146 Tan vinyl sheet flooring No Asbestos Detected

110-21b H10 “” Tan mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-22 H2 Mech. Room 2E100 Red fire stop caulking No Asbestos Detected

110-23a H11 1F120 12” white floor tile (w/Red & Blue) No Asbestos Detected

110-23b H11 “” Tan mastic No Asbestos Detected

110-24a H11 Hallway by 1F112 12” white floor tile (w/Red & Blue) No Asbestos Detected

110-24b H11 “” Tan mastic No Asbestos Detected

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ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING INFORMATION

Facility: VAMC AUGUSTA UPTOWN Building: BUILDING 110 – MAIN HOSPITAL Inspection Dates: NOVEMBER 17-18, 2014 Laboratory: EMSL ANALYTICAL - ANN ARBOR, MI Inspector: BRETT BRUMBAUGH Page 2 of 2

SAMPLE

NUMBER

HOMOG.

SAMPLING

AREA

SAMPLE LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION LABORATORY

ANALYSIS RESULT

110-25 H4 1A195 Cafeteria Drywall mud No Asbestos Detected

110-26 H12 “” Wood style sheet flooring No Asbestos Detected

110-27 H12 “” Black mastic under wood vinyl No Asbestos Detected

110-28 H13 1B100 White tar condensate pipe insul. No Asbestos Detected

110-29 H4 GF101 Drywall mud No Asbestos Detected

110-30 H14 GC118 Window caulking No Asbestos Detected n/a H15 1A173 Mail Room Transite fume hood Known Asbestos n/a H16 “” Black ebony lab table tops Known Asbestos n/a H15 2A212 Dental Lab Transite sheet under dental oven Known Asbestos n/a H16 “” Black ebony lab table tops Known Asbestos

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5.0 LABORATORY IDENTITY, CONTACT INFORMATION, AND LAB REPORTS

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LABORATORY ANALYSIS REPORT

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6.0 ACM DESCRIPTIONS AND INFORMATION

BUILDING SUMMARY:

Homog.

Area Asbestos Material Locations Quantity Condition Friability

H-15 Asbestos cement Transite in fume hoods 1A173 75 sf No Damage Non-Friable

H-15 Asbestos cement Transite sheets 2A212 4 sf No Damage Non-Friable

H-16 Black Ebony Lab Table Tops & Sinks 1A173, 2A212 660 sf No Damage Non-Friable

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(QUANTITY, LOCATION, CONDITION, FRIABILITY, AND PHOTOS)

HOMOG.

AREA

ASBESTOS

MATERIAL

LOCATIONS QUANTITY CONDITION FRIABILITY

H-15 Asbestos cement Transite in fume hoods

1A173 75 sf No Damage Non-Friable

Homogeneous Area Photograph

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ASBESTOS

MATERIAL

LOCATIONS QUANTITY CONDITION FRIABILITY

H-15 Asbestos cement Transite sheets

2A212 4 sf No Damage Non-Friable

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ASBESTOS

MATERIAL

LOCATIONS QUANTITY CONDITION FRIABILITY

H-16 Black Ebony Lab Table Tops & Sinks

1A173, 2A212 660 sf No Damage Non-Friable

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7.0 ACM RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS

AHERA RESPONSE ACTIONS BASED ON HAZARD RANKING

HAZARD

RANK

REMOVAL

PRIORITY

AHERA CATEGORY RESPONSE ACTION REQUIRED BY

AHERA

7 1 Significantly Damaged Evacuate or isolate the area if needed. Remove the ACBM (or enclose or encapsulate if sufficient to contain fibers).

Repair of TSI is allowed if feasible and safe. O&M required for all friable ACBM.

6 2 Damaged with Potential for Significant Damage

Evacuate or isolate the area if needed. Remove, enclose, or repair to correct damage. Take steps to reduce potential for disturbance. O&M required for all friable ACBM.

5 3 Damaged with Potential for Damage

Remove, enclose, encapsulate, or repair to correct damage.

O&M required for all friable

ACBM.

4 4 Damaged Remove, enclose, encapsulate, or repair to correct damage.

O&M required for all friable

ACBM.

3 5 Potential for Significant Damage

Evacuate or isolate the area if needed. Remove, enclose, or repair to correct damage. Take steps to reduce potential for disturbance. O&M required for all friable ACBM.

2 6 Potential for Damage O&M required for all friable

ACBM.

1 7 No Damage O&M required for all friable

ACBM.

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02-01-16

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SECTION 08 17 10

INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Integrated door assemblies including metal door frame, door, and hardware, unless specified in another Section, installed at cross-corridor locations.

B. Smoke and draft control seals, unless specified in another Section.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Lock Cylinders: Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

B. Automatic Door Operators: Section 08 71 13, AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS.

C. Door and Frame Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

D. Electrical Power: DIVISION 26, ELECTRICAL.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA):

1. A156.3-14 - Exit Devices.

2. A156.26-06 - Continuous Hinges.

3. A156.32-14 - Integrated Door Opening Assemblies.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A1011/A1011M-14 - Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with

Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength.

2. E2180-07(2012) - Determining the Activity of Incorporated

Antimicrobial Agents in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials.

D. Door and Hardware Institute (DHI):

1. Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Standard Doors

& Frames (2004).

2. Recommended Locations for Builders' Hardware Custom Steel Doors &

Frames (1996).

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 105-16 - Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives.

2. 252-12 - Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

F. Steel Door Institute (SDI):

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1. A250.3-11 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Factory

Applied Finish Coatings for Steel Doors and Frames.

2. A250.8-14 - Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames.

3. A250.10-11 - Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime

Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames.

G. UL LLC (UL):

1. 10C-09 - Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

2. 1784-15 - Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening

Protectives.

1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Conduct preinstallation meeting at project site minimum 30 days before beginning Work of this section.

1. Required Participants:

a. Contracting Officer's Representative.

Architect/Engineer.

b. Contractor.

c. Installer.

d. Other installers responsible for adjacent and intersecting work, including electrical.

2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days before meeting.

a. Installation schedule.

b. Installation sequence.

c. Preparatory work.

d. Protection before, during, and after installation.

e. Installation.

f. Transitions and connections to other work.

g. Other items affecting successful completion.

3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record decisions affecting installation.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

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2. For each opening, list finish hardware items included in assembly, finish, degree of opening, and electrical rough-in requirements according to Door Schedule.

3. Submit templates to door and frame manufacturers to ensure proper size and location of hardware.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:

a. Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.

E. Certificates: Indicate integrated door assemblies comply with specifications.

1. Show fire rated integrated door assembly is UL Listed for specified application.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Installer.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

2. Maintenance and adjustment instructions for integrated door assemblies.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects when requested by Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.7 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.8 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

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B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting integrated door assembly fabrication and installation. Show field measurements on

Submittal Drawings.

1. Coordinate field measurement and fabrication schedule to avoid delay.

2. Coordinate electrical work for electrified hardware installation.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant door closers and hinges against material and manufacturing defects.

1. Warranty Periods:

a. Door Closers: 10 years.

b. Steel Pinned Continuous Hinges: 10 years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Design integrated door assemblies complying with specified performance:

1. BHMA A156.32: Grade 1: 1,000,000 cycles.

B. Fire Rated Doors:

1. Fire Resistance Rating: As shown in Door Schedule.

2. Label: Comply with NFPA 252, UL 10C, and labeled by qualified testing and inspection agency showing fire resistance rating.

C. Smoke Rated Doors:

1. Smoke Resistance Rating: As shown in Door Schedule.

2. Label: Comply with NFPA 105, UL 1784, and labeled by qualified testing and inspection agency showing smoke resistance rating.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide each integrated door assembly from one manufacturer.

C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Steel Recycled Content: 30 percent total recycled content, minimum.

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2.3 INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLY

A. Metal Doors: SDI A250.8; Level 2 and Physical Performance Level B, heavy duty; Model 2 seamless.

1. Face: ASTM A1011/A1011M; cold rolled steel, 1.0 mm (0.04 inches) thick, minimum.

a. Cladding: Wood veneer.

2. Core: Kraft paper honeycomb or polystyrene.

3. Thickness: 44 mm (1-3/4 inch).

4. Reinforce door for hardware installation.

B. Metal Frames: SDI A250.8 Level 2.

1. Metal: ASTM A1011/A1011M; cold rolled steel, 1.3 mm (0.05 inches) thick, minimum.

2. Construction: Continuously welded.

3. Reinforce frame for hardware.

a. Continuous Hinges: 2.3 mm (0.09 inches) thick.

b. Other Hardware: Comply with SDI A250.8.

4. Frame Anchors: Provide adjustable type anchors coordinated with wall construction, minimum 4 per jamb.

C. Integrated Hardware:

1. Exit Device: BHMA A156.3; Grade 1, passage function, inset in door face, clean and unobtrusive in design.

a. Push Bar End Caps: Metal, plated satin nickel (BHMA 619) finish.

b. Exit Device Trim: Lever matching door hardware specified in

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

2. Continuous Hinges: BHMA A156.26.

a. Plastic Laminate Clad Doors: Wrap-around style hinge guards and provide stainless steel wrap-around edge guards at strike edge of door.

3. Other Hardware: As scheduled in this section.

2.4 FINISHES

A. Hardware Finish Symbols:

Table 1 Hardware Finish Symbols

US BHMA 156.18 Description

USP 600 Primed for field painting

US15 619 Dull Nickel Plated

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US26D 626/652 Satin Chrome Plated

US28 628 Satin Aluminum

US32 629 Bright Stainless

US32D 630 Satin Stainless

N/A 689 Aluminum Painted

B. Finish Requirements:

1. Door Faces: Factory Pre-Finished, SDI A20.3 .

2. Frames:Factory Pre-Finished, SDI A250.3 .

3. Door Hardware:

a. Continuous Hinges: BHMA 630.

b. Push Bar: BHMA 630 clad with BHMA 619 end caps.

c. Exit Device Trim: BHMA 630.

d. Push/Pull Trim: BHMA 626.

e. Door Closers: BHMA 689.

f. Miscellaneous: To match other finishes.

4. Anti-Microbial Coating: ASTM E2180; ionic silver coating.

5. Apply coating to hand-operated hardware including levers, pulls, push bars, push plates, and paddles.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

3.2 INSTALLATION - INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

B. Install door hardware at locations indicated in DHI Recommended

Locations for Architectural Hardware for Standard Steel Doors & Frames and DHI Recommended Locations for Builders' Hardware Custom Steel Doors

& Frames, unless otherwise indicated, or to comply with requirements of governing regulations, or if otherwise directed by Contracting

Officer's Representative.

C. Install door hardware in compliance with manufacturers' instructions, and templates. Comply with specified degree of opening for doors with automatic operators and overhead door closers. Securely fasten hardware. Confirm operating parts move freely and smoothly without binding, sticking, and excessive clearance.

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D. Coordinate installation and interface wiring with fire alarm and smoke detection systems. Provide auxiliary contacts, relays, and interface for fire alarm and security systems.

E. Remove or protect door hardware, before painting and finishing performed after integrated door assembly installation.

F. Adjust and check door assembly and each operating hardware item to ensure correct operation and function. Replace products which cannot be adjusted to operate as intended.

G. Final Adjustment: Perform final hardware check and adjustment maximum one month before building acceptance or partial building occupancy.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Clean exposed surfaces, including hardware. Do not use cleaners that will harm finishes.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect integrated door assemblies from construction operations.

3.5 SCHEDULES

A. The following is a general listing of the Integrated Door Assembly requirements and is not intended for use as a final door submittal.

Provide hardware items required by established standards and practices, and to meet IBC and NFPA 101 whether specified or not in the following listed groups.

Each [ADO] Integrated Door to Have:

HW-12D

Each [ADO] Pair Integrated Double

Egress Doors to Have:

RATED

1 Steel Frame

1 Integrated Pair Doors w/Elec

Exit Devices

Q2331 x TYPE 8 (E04) ELECTRIC EXIT

DEVICES (F01)

2 Continuous Transfer Hinges A51031B x 8-THRUWIRE

TRANSFER x IN-HINGE ACCESS PANEL

1 Power Supply BY EXIT DEVICE MFR. FOR E04 FUNCTION

1 Overlapping Astragal with

Self-Adhesive Seal

R5Y634 x R0E154 x THRU-BOLTS

2 Armor Plates J101 x 1.275 mm (0.050 inch)

THICKNESS

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2 Floor Stops L02121 x 3 FASTENERS

1 Set Self-Adhesive Seals R0E154

POWER, WIRING, CONDUIT, AND FIRE ALARM CONNECTION BY DIVISION 26.

POWER TRANSFER SHARED BY ELECTRIC PANIC AND RE-ACTIVATION SENSOR WIRING

(RE-ACTIVATION SENSORS PROVIDED BY SECTION 08 71 13).

LOCK CYLINDER BY SECTION 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE.

AUTO DOOR OPERATOR AND CONTROLS BY SECTION 08 71 13, AUTOMATIC DOOR

OPERATORS.

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Geotechnical Engineering Report Charlie Norwood VAMC – Community Living Center Addition

1 Freedom Way

Augusta, Georgia

March 27, 2015

Terracon Project No. 73155016

Prepared for:

SAS Architects, Inc./SWWB, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama

Prepared by:

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Columbia, South Carolina

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Project Description

2.2 Site Location and Description

3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

3.1 Geology

3.2 Typical Subsurface Profile

3.3 Groundwater Conditions

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Geotechnical Considerations

4.2 Earthwork

4.2.1 Site Preparation

4.2.2 Subgrade Preparation

4.2.3 Material Types

4.2.4 Compaction Requirements

4.2.5 Excavation

4.2.6 Construction Considerations

4.3 Foundation Systems

4.3.1 Design Recommendations

4.3.2 Construction Recommendations

4.4 Site Seismic Coefficient

4.5 Floor Slabs

4.5.1 Design Recommendations

4.5.2 Construction Considerations

5.0 GENERAL COMMENTS

APPENDIX A – FIELD EXPLORATION

Exhibit A-1 – Site Location Map

Exhibit A-2 – Boring Location Plan

Exhibit A-3 – Field Testing Description

Exhibit A-4 – Shear Wave Velocity Profile

Exhibits A-5 to A-9 – Boring Logs

APPENDIX B – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Exhibit B-1 – General Notes

Exhibit B-2 – Unified Soil Classification System

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A geotechnical investigation has been performed for the proposed building addition planned in the existing courtyard located on the south west quadrant of the Charlie Norwood VA

Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Five borings were performed to depths of 7-½ to 15 feet below the existing ground surface. Based on the information obtained from our subsurface exploration, the site can be developed for the proposed project. The following geotechnical considerations were identified:

The subsurface conditions generally consist of about 3 feet to 5 feet of existing fill overlying medium dense clayey/silty sands to the 15-foot depth of exploration.

Groundwater was not encountered by the borings to depths of up to 15 feet.

Groundwater is not expected to adversely influence the project construction.

Boring B-3 encountered deleterious material that appeared to be coal ash in the upper 3 feet. These materials are not considered suitable to support the proposed building addition. Such materials should be removed and replaced with structural fill.

Based on the 2012 International Building Code, a seismic site class of D can be used for this site.

Close monitoring of the construction operations discussed herein will be critical in achieving the design subgrade support. We therefore recommend that the Terracon be retained to monitor this portion of the work.

This summary should be used in conjunction with the entire report for design purposes. It should be recognized that details were not included or fully developed in this section, and the report must be read in its entirety for a comprehensive understanding of the items contained herein. The section titled GENERAL COMMENTS should be read for an understanding of the report limitations.

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT

CHARLIE NORWOOD VAMC –

COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER ADDITION

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

Terracon Project No. 73155016

March 27, 2015

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This report presents the results of our geotechnical engineering services performed for the proposed building addition to be constructed at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center at 1

Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia. The purpose of these services is to provide information and geotechnical engineering recommendations relative to:

subsurface soil conditions groundwater conditions earthwork foundation design and construction floor slab design and construction seismic site class

Our geotechnical engineering scope of work for this project included the advancement of five test borings to depths ranging from approximately 7-½ to 15 feet below existing site grades. Logs of the borings, the Site Location Map and the Boring Location Plan are included in Appendix A of this report. A description of the field exploration is also included in the appendix.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Project Description

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Site layout Refer to the Boring Location Plan (Exhibit A-2 in Appendix A).

Structures

It is our understanding that the existing courtyard will be converted to a single story addition. It is understood that the addition will be structurally isolated from the existing structure.

Building construction Unknown at this time, but assumed to match the existing structure.

Finished floor elevation Assumed to match that of the existing structure Elevation 404 feet.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Maximum loads

Not provided. We have assumed the following:

Maximum Wall Load – less than 3 klf

Maximum Column Load – less than 60 kips

Maximum Uniform Floor Slab Load – less than 125 psf

Grading Minimal grading anticipated.

2.2 Site Location and Description

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Location

The project site is located on the grounds of the Charlie Norwood

VA Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia. Refer to the Site Location Map (Exhibit A-1 in Appendix A).

Existing improvements Currently the site for the proposed addition is a landscaped courtyard.

Current ground cover Brick pavers and landscaped green areas.

Existing topography Based on the provided survey data, the surface elevations range from 403 to 404 feet.

3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

3.1 Geology

The site is located in the upper Coastal Plain physiographic province of Georgia. The

Coastal Plain is a wedge-shaped cross-section of water and wind deposited soil. Its thickness ranges from a featheredge at the surface contact of the Piedmont (Fall Line) to several thousand feet at the present day coastline. The sediments range in age from the

Cretaceous and Tertiary periods at the contact with the bedrock to the recent period at the present coastline. The sediments include clays, silts, sands, and gravels, as well as organics.

Fill soils are those soils that have been placed or reworked in conjunction with past construction grading or farming. Fill can be composed of different soil types from various sources and can contain debris from building demolition, organics, topsoil, trash, etc. The engineering properties of the fill depend primarily on its composition, density, and moisture content.

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3.2 Typical Subsurface Profile

Specific conditions encountered at each boring location are indicated on the individual boring logs included in Appendix A of this report. Stratification boundaries on the boring logs represent the approximate location of changes in soil types; in situ, the transition between materials may be gradual. Based on the results of the borings, subsurface conditions on the project site can be generalized as follows:

Description Approximate Depth to

Bottom of Stratum (feet) Material Encountered Consistency/Density

Surface

1 inch (HA-1 & HA-2) Topsoil N/A

2 inches Brick Paver N/A

2 inches Concrete N/A

Stratum 1 1 3 to 5

Existing Fill composed of silty/clayey sands

Loose to very dense

Stratum 2 1 15 Silty/Clayey sands Medium dense

Notes:

1. Based on Borings B-1 through B-3

3.3 Groundwater Conditions

Groundwater was not encountered in any test boring at the time of field exploration nor when checked upon completion at the end of the day. These observations represent groundwater conditions at the time of the field exploration and may not be indicative of other times, or at other locations. Groundwater conditions can change with varying seasonal and weather conditions, and other factors.

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Geotechnical Considerations

Based on the collected boring data, the site is generally suited for the planned addition. The structure can be supported by shallow foundations with tolerable settlement estimates.

However, the boring data did indicate the presence of about 3 to 5 feet of existing fill across the majority of the construction area. The encountered fill is presumed to have been placed at the site during the grading activities associated with the site’s existing development. With the exception of Boring B-3, the fill encountered by the borings was clean and did not contain organics or debris. While there is no correlation between N-values from standard penetration testing and relative density associated with in-place compaction, most of the data would indicate the existing fill received compactive effort during placement. The expansion area will be at a level very similar to its current elevation. As such, the existing fill will not be removed by the grading activities associated with the site preparation.

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Support of floor slab on the existing fill is discussed in this report. However, there is an inherent risk for the owner that compressible fill or unsuitable material within or buried by the fill will not be discovered even with the recommended construction testing services. Such risks include the elevated potential for post-construction settlement that could result in distress in the slab. This risk of unforeseen conditions cannot be eliminated without completely removing the existing fill, but can be reduced by performing additional testing and evaluation as discussed in this report.

The existing fill should be evaluated either prior to or during construction. Evaluation would generally include test pit excavation to observe the below grade conditions as well as other testing deemed needed during test pit excavation. Depending upon the data obtained, alternate recommendations, such as undercutting and replacement of some of the existing fill, may be required. We recommend that a contingency budget be included in the project schedule of items to deal with any unsuitable fill that may be encountered. Based on the collected data some remedial work may be needed in the area of Boring B-8, where material resembling coal ash was encountered to 3 feet below the existing ground surface. These materials should be removed in their entirety.

There are many existing utilities located within the proposed addition footprint. Their backfill may not be consistent with building support. As such, the backfill of all existing lines should be evaluated and repaired as needed. Any abandoned lines should be removed along with their backfill. In the foundation areas, we recommend that any existing fill be removed and replaced with compacted structural fill or lowered to bear on the underlying native soil.

In the following sections of this report, we have provided geotechnical engineering recommendations for the noted foundation systems and floor slabs. The recommendations contained in this report are based upon the results of data presented herein, engineering analyses, and our current understanding of the proposed project.

4.2 Earthwork

The following presents recommendations for site preparation, excavation, subgrade preparation and placement of engineered fills on the project. The recommendations presented for design and construction of earth-supported elements including foundations and slabs are contingent upon following the recommendations outlined in this section. All grading for the structure should incorporate the limits of the proposed structure plus a minimum of five feet beyond proposed perimeter building walls and any exterior columns.

Earthwork on the project should be observed and evaluated by Terracon. The evaluation of earthwork should include observation and testing of engineered fill, subgrade preparation, foundation bearing soils, and other geotechnical conditions exposed during the construction of the project.

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4.2.1 Site Preparation

After the removal of the brick paving system and the various walls, any topsoil remnants of previous construction (remaining foundations, concrete rubble, and the like) and other unsuitable materials should be stripped and removed from the site. After stripping, the exposed subgrade should be observed by a Terracon representative and any large concentrations of organics identified should be removed.

Special precautions should be made to remove all such underground items and their associated backfill as the new buildings’ foundations or slabs-on-grade may overlay these materials. Care should be given to locating and addressing these items during the site preparation phase of the project. If overlooked, they could be detrimental to the long-term performance of the building addition.

4.2.2 Subgrade Preparation

After stripping, the exposed subgrades in the at-grade areas and areas receiving fill should be proofrolled. Any cut areas should be proofrolled after they have been excavated to their proposed subgrade levels. This is important given that existing fill is present across the site.

Proofrolling should be performed with a heavily loaded tandem axle dump truck or with similar approved construction equipment under the observation of the Terracon geotechnical engineer. If conditions are found to be unstable, the subgrade should be undercut to soils that would provide a firm base for the compaction of the structural fill. The undercut soils should be replaced with compacted structural fill, placed as described in the “Earthwork” section of this report. Mass fill placement may commence after proofrolling has been successfully completed.

In addition to proofrolling the subgrade, the area should be further evaluated by the excavation of test pits to observe the composition of the existing fill. As a minimum, this would include the boring areas as well as other areas identified by the proofrolling of the subgrade. The actual scope of the evaluation should be determined in the field by the geotechnical engineer, depending on the location of the fill relative to the final development plan.

Given the presence of existing fill in many areas and the level of present and former development, it should be expected that subgrade repairs will be moderate to elevated.

Finally, the coal ash material encountered by Boring B-3 should be removed in its entirety.

These conditions should be considered in the project budget and schedule.

4.2.3 Material Types

Engineered fill should meet the following material property requirements:

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Fill Type USCS Classification Acceptable Location for Placement

Imported Structural Fill SM, or SC All locations and elevations

On-Site Soils (less organics and debris) SC,SM All locations and elevations.

Notes:

1. Controlled, compacted fill should consist of approved materials that are free of organic matter and debris. Frozen material should not be used, and fill should not be placed on a frozen subgrade. A sample of each material type should be submitted to the geotechnical engineer for evaluation.

4.2.4 Compaction Requirements

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Fill Lift Thickness

8 inches or less in loose thickness when heavy, self-propelled compaction equipment is used.

4 inches in loose thickness when hand-guided equipment (i.e.

jumping jack or plate compactor) is used.

Compaction Requirements

95% of the material’s standard Proctor maximum dry unit weight (ASTM D 698)

Moisture Content

Within the range of -3 percent and +3 percent of the optimum moisture content as determined by the standard Proctor test at the time of placement and compaction

1. We recommend that engineered fill be tested for moisture content and compaction during placement. Should the results of the in-place density tests indicate the specified moisture or compaction limits have not been met, the area represented by the test should be reworked and retested as required until the specified moisture and compaction requirements are achieved.

4.2.5 Excavation

The boring data indicate that the site soils should generally be excavatable using conventional construction equipment. Trenches and other shallow excavations can be performed using medium to large, rubber-tired backhoes. Large trackhoes may be necessary for deeper excavations, such as for utility lines, generally due to the mass required to be moved.

Groundwater was not…