Mt Home ED Final CD Specs_Revised 210512.pdf

Expand Emergency Department Phase 2 Specifications Divisions 00 - 48

Department of Veterans Affairs James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Mountain Home, TN

Final Construction Documents

April 23, 2021

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Mountain Home Expand Emergency Department Phase 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20 00 10 11 Medical Center Requirements 03-30

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

Master Submittal list 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE: NOT USED

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY: NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift Systems 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System 08-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

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26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED

APPENDIX

Emergency Room X-Ray Unit Emergency Room CT Unit

Section 00 01 13

PROJECT SEALS PAGE

PROJECT:

Expand Emergency Department Phase 2 James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Mountain Home, TN

RELEASE DATE:

Final Construction Documents Submission: April 23, 2021

OWNER:

US Department of Veterans Affairs

ARCHITECT:

Jonathan Carr, AIA, NCARB, CDT Harrell Design Group, PC 8016 Tower Point Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28227 Phone: 704-814-1320

MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

Brad Bumgarner, PE, LEED AP Harrell Design Group, PC 8016 Tower Point Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 704-814-1320

ELECTRICAL:

John G. Ross P.E.

Harrell Design Group, PC 8016 Tower Point Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28227 Phone: 704-814-1320

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Jonathan M. Carr, AIA, NCARB, CDT

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Brad W. Bumgarner, PE, LEED AP

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John G. Ross, PE

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING LEGEND

GI003 ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND

GI099 CODE SUMMARY

GI100 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI501 PROJECT-WIDE PARTITION TYPES AND STANDARD

DETAILS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GC100 FIRST FLOOR EXISTING PLAN – EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENT (ED)

GC101 FIRST FLOOR EXISTING PLAN – COURTYARD

SOC-2 STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

GC103 FIRST FLOOR OCRA PLAN

GC121 FIRST FLOOR PHASING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AI001 NOTES AND LEGENDS

AI002 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

AD052 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENT (ED)

AD053 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – COURTYARD

AD054 DEMOLITION DETAILS

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED)

AE103 FIRSL FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD

AE104 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN – EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENT (ED)

AE106 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN – COURTYARD

AE107 COURTYARD TOPPING PLAN

AE110 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) –

DEDUCT ALT 1

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AE111 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) –

DEDUCT ALT 3

AE112 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) –

DEDUCT ALT 4

AE113 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) –

DEDUCT ALT 5

AE121 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPT (ED)

AE122 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – COURTYARD

AE150 ROOF PLAN

AE301 PARTIAL BUILDING SECTIONS AT COURTYARD

AE401 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS @

COURTYARD

AE402 ENLARGED PLAN AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS @

COURTYARD

AE403 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS @ COURTYARD

AE404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS @ COURTYARD

AE405 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS @ ED

AE406 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS @ ED

AE511 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE512 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE513 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE515 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE516 ENLARGED CASEWORK PLANS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AE602 WINDOW TYPES & DETAILS

INTERIORS

AF100 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

(ED)

AF101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN – COURTYARD

AF450 3D VIEWS – INTERIORS

AF452 3D VIEWS – INTERIORS

AF453 3D VIEWS – INTERIORS

AF500 THREASHOLD DETAILS

AF501 WALL PROTECTION / SIGNAGE TYPES

AF601 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE

AF602 INTERIOR MATERIALS LEGEND

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EQUIPMENT

QH100 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH101 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH102 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE ALARM

FA001 GENERAL NOTES AND SCHEDULES

FA101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– FIRE ALARM

FA102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – FIRE ALARM

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, & LEGENDS

FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - (ED)

– FIRE PROTECTION

FX102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – FIRE PROTECTION

FX501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING

PL001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, & SCHEDULES

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DEMOLITION

PD201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DEMOLITION

PD301 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DEMOLITION

PD102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – DEMOLITION

PL101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– SUPPLY

PL201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– WASTE & VENT

PL102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – SUPPLY

PL202 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – WASTE & VENT

PG101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– MEDICAL GAS

PG102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – MEDICAL GAS

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

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MECHANICAL

MH001 GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

MD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DEMOLITION

MD102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – DEMOLITION

MH101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DUCTWORK

MH102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – DUCTWORK

MH103 ROOF PLAN – COURTYARD

MP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– PIPING

MP102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – PIPING

MH501 DETAILS

MH502 DETAILS

MH503 DETAILS

MH601 SCHEDULES

MI701 CONTROLS SCHEMTAICS

ELECTRICAL

EG001 GENERAL NOTES AND SCHEDULES

ED101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– DEMOLITION

ED102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – DEMOLITION

EL101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– LIGHTING

EL102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – LIGHTING

EP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

– POWER

EP102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – POWER

EP103 ROOF PLAN – POWER

EY101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – (ED)

–SYSTEMS

EY102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – COURTYARD – SYSTEMS

EP501 DETAILS

EP601 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAMS

EP701 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP702 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP703 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP704 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

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VENDOR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

RJ001 CT SCAN VENDOR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

RJ002 XRAY VENDOR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

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The Contractor Shall Not Touch the Contents of Any of These Containers

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for expand and renovate portions of existing emergency department (ed) at the James H. Quillen VA

Medical Center, Mountain Home (Johnson City), Tennessee. The project will renovate 4,400 sf of new expansion to build-out existing 1st floor shell space in Building 204 adjacent to the ED. This new expanded area will include space for additional radiology services, additional emergency department exam & support rooms and a police seclusion room with support space. Design includes, but is not limited to, modification of existing building structure, infrastructures, and utility systems, demolition of existing, new structural, new walls and doors, ceilings systems, flooring, interior finishes, casework, new mechanical hvac, electrical, plumbing, steam, chilled water, medical gas, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, data and communications systems, all applicable security elements including access control and video surveillance systems and modification of all applicable existing systems as necessary for a complete and usable renovation project, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Harrell Design Group, PC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory

01 00 00 -2 personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, renovations, alterations, necessary demolition, and other work activity items. Renovation and upfit work involve transforming an existing shelled space adjacent to the existing Emergency Department (ED) into a new radiology, police holding, and administrative area to serve the existing ED. Also, within the ED, renovations will transform portions of the existing ED into additional exam rooms, support spaces, and offices, for improved workflow and efficiency. Construction involves architecture, interiors, structural, minor reroofing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other work activities. The contractor is responsible for providing preparatory construction for the installation of new, Owner-furnished equipment.

B. DEDUCT ALTERNATES: Deduct alternates described below are sequentially arranged so that, if accepted, the first item in the list would occur first, and then proceed accordingly.

1. ITEM 2, BID DEDUCT 1: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 1, except remove new flooring finishes and wall base in ED renovation areas as follows:

a. Corridor C1-7 beginning at column line 3.9 and extending west to

ED Office Room L140. But exclude the portion of Corridor C1-7 south of column line PP.

b. Exam 2 Room L132.

c. Exam 3 Room L131.

d. Exam 4 Room L129.

e. Exam 5 Room L127.

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f. Exam 6 Room L125.

g. Exam 7 Room L124.

h. Exam 8 Room L123.

i. Note: Exam 1 Room L133, Storage L26, Nurse Station L160B, and

Corridor C1-7 south of column line PP are not included in Deduct

Alternate 1.

2. ITEM 3, BID DEDUCT 2: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 2, except remove the corridor entrance door L120D into Exam Room L120D from Corridor C1-3 and associated work, so that L120D’s north existing door and wall remains intact. However, demolition, wall infill, painting, and wall base at the existing southwest door in

Room L120D and L120A remains in base bid and so this infill work is not removed from contract and not part of Bid Deduct 2.

3. ITEM 4, BID DEDUCT 3: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 3, except remove the renovations for Patient Toilet Room L128 and its associated work.

4. ITEM 5, BID DEDUCT 4: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 4, except remove the renovations to Closet L139, Toilet L139A, Exam 11

Room L116, and Exam Room L115, and associated work.

5. ITEM 6, BID DEDUCT 5: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 5, except remove Logistics/Exam Room L113, Exam Room L114, Supply Room

L118, and Nurse Station Room L119 and associated work.

6. ITEM 7, BID DEDUCT 6: Perform all work as stated in BID ITEM 6, except remove the anti-ligature sinks shown in Exam Rooms L131, L132, and L133. Replace these anti-ligature P422 sinks with non-anti-ligature, wall hung P408 sinks.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

01 00 00 -6 before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to phased work activities described on sheet GC121 with durations as follows:

1. Phase 1: Completed in 10 weeks from start of demolition to Beneficial Occupancy.

2. Phase 2: Can be constructed concurrently with Phase 1 or Phase 3, but not both.

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3. Phase 3: Cannot start Phase 3 until completion of Phase 5. Phase 3 must be completed in 12 weeks from the start of demolition to

Beneficial Occupancy.

4. Phase 4: Cannot start Phase 4 until the completion of Phase 2.

5. Phase 5: GC must either implement Phase 5 to be performed concurrently with Phase 1 or Phase 2 (not both concurrently).

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates using the durations above on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as shown on the phasing drawings. Overall construction period must not exceed 365 consecutive calendar days.

H. Building No. 204 will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings and/or designated by the VA-COR. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 60 degrees F and a maximum temperature of 75 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR .

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge

01 00 00 -10 and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will

01 00 00 -12 be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from

01 00 00 -13 present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch, and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is

01 00 00 -15 disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Harrell

Design Group, PC.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated. Bidders are expected to examine site of work; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make observations of their own at site.

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1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES - NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK - NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address, and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

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l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will

01 00 00 -19 be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

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