C28-Project Specifications 614-19-111 (Repl Fire Alarm).pdf

Memphis VA Medical Center Replace Fire Alarm System Memphis, TN 614-19-111 08-01-19

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Master Specification Index 08-19 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

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 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 DRAWING INDEX

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, GENERAL NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-002 WALL TYPE SCHEDULE

E-901 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-902 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-903 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-904 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-905 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-906 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-907 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-908 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-909 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-910 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-911 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-912 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-913 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-914 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-915 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-916 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-917 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-918 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-919 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-920 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-921 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-922 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-923 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-924 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

E-925 ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGEND, GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

FA002 FIRE ALARM LEGEND

FA003 OCCUPANCY TABLE AND FIRE ALARM NOTES

FA501.1 BUILDING 1 - BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION

RISER AND CAMPUS FIRE ALARM NETWORK RISER

FA501.1A BUILDING 1A - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA501.5 BUILDING 5 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA501.6 BUILDING 6 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM RISER

FA501.7 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA501.10 BUILDING 10 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM RISER

FA501.PG PARKING GARAGE – FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA502.1 BUILDING 1 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA502.1A BUILDING 1A - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA502.5 BUILDING 5 - FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE

RISER

FA502.7 BUILDING 7 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA502.10 BUILDING 10 - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA503.1 BUILDING 1 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

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FA503.1A BUILDING 1A - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA503.5 BUILDING 5 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA503.7 BUILDING 7 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA504.1 BUILDING 1 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA504.1A BUILDING 1A - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA504.5 BUILDING 5 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA504.7 BUILDING 7 - GROUND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA505.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA505.1A BUILDING 1A - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA505.5 BUILDING 5 - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA505.7 BUILDING 7 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA506.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA506.1A BUILDING 1A - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA506.7 BUILDING 7 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA507.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA507.1A BUILDING 1A - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA507.7 BUILDING 7 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA508.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA508.1A BUILDING 1A - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA508.7 BUILDING 7 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA509.1 BUILDING 1 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA509.1A BUILDING 1A - FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA509.7 BUILDING 7 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION AND DEVICE

RISER

FA510.1 BUILDING 1 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA510.1A BUILDING 1A - FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA510.7 BUILDING 7 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM RISER

FA511.1 BUILDING 1 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA511.1A BUILDING 1A - FIFTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA511.7 BUILDING 7 - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA512.1 BUILDING 1 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA512.1A BUILDING 1A - FIFTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA513.1 BUILDING 1 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEVICE RISER

FA513.1A BUILDING 1A - SIXTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION AND DEVICE

RISER

FA514.1 BUILDING 1 - FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION RISER

FA514.1A BUILDING 1A - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA515.1 BUILDING 1 - FIFTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM RISER

FA515.1A BUILDING 1A - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA516.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FA517.1 BUILDING 1 - FIRE ALARM CALCULATIONS

FDES FIRE DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

1.FD099A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA A

1.FD099B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA B

1.FD099C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA C

1.FD099D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA D

1.FD099E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA E

1.FD099F FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT - AREA F

1.FD100A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

1.FD100B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

1.FD100C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

1.FD100D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1.FD100E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

1.FD100F FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA F

1.FD100G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA G

1.FD101A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

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1.FD101B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

1.FD101C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

1.FD101D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

1.FD101E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA E

1.FD101F FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA F

1.FD101G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA G

1.FD102A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

1.FD102B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

1.FD102C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

1.FD102D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA D

1.FD102E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA E

1.FD102F FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA F

1.FD102G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA G

1.FD103A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

1.FD103B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

1.FD104A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FOURTH FLOOR – AREA A

1.FD104B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 FOURTH FLOOR – AREA B

1.FD105 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1 PENTHOUSE

1A.FD100A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD100B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD100C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD100D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD100E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

1A.FD101A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD101B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD101C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD101D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD102A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD102B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD102C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD102D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD103A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD103B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD103C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD103D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD104A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD104B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD104C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD104D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD105A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FD105B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FD105C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FD105D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FD106 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1A SIXTH FLOOR AND

PENTHOUSE

5.FD100A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

5.FD100B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

5.FD100C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

5.FD101A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

5.FD101B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

5.FD101C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

5.FD102 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 5 SECOND FLOOR

6.FD100 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 6 GROUND FLOOR

7.FD099A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA A

7.FD099B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA B

7.FD099C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA C

7.FD100A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

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7.FD100B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

7.FD100C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

7.FD100D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

7.FD100E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

7.FD101A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

7.FD101B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

7.FD101C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

7.FD101D FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

7.FD101E FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA E

7.FD102A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

7.FD102B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

7.FD102C FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

7.FD103 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 7 PENTHOUSE

10.FD100 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 10 GROUND FLOOR

PG.FD101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN – PARKING GARAGE WEST LOT

PG.FDA101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION AND NEW FIRE ALARM CABLING SITE PLAN

FAES FIRE ALARM SITE PLAN

1.FA099A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

1.FA099B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

1.FA099C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

1.FA099D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA D

1.FA099E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA E

1.FA100A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

1.FA100B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

1.FA100C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

1.FA100D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1.FA100E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

1.FA100F NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA F

1.FA100G NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA G

1.FA101A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

1.FA101B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

1.FA101C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

1.FA101D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

1.FA101E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA E

1.FA101F NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA F

1.FA101G NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA G

1.FA102A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

1.FA102B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

1.FA102C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

1.FA102D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA D

1.FA102E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA E

1.FA102F NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA F

1.FA102G NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA G

1.FA103A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

1.FA103B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

1.FA104A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FOURTH FLOOR – AREA A

1.FA104B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 FOURTH FLOOR – AREA B

1.FA105 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1 PENTHOUSE

1A.FA100A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA100B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA100C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA100D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FA100E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

1A.FA101A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA101B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA101C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA101D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

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1A.FA102A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA102B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA102C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA102D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FA103A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA103B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA103C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA103D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A THIRD FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FA104A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA104B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA104C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA104D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FA105A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA A

1A.FA105B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA B

1A.FA105C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

1A.FA105D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A FIFTH FLOOR - AREA D

1A.FA106 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 1A SIXTH FLOOR AND PENTHOUSE

5.FA100A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

5.FA100B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

5.FA100C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

5.FA101A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

5.FA101B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

5.FA101C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

5.FA102 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 5 SECOND FLOOR

6.FA100 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 6 GROUND FLOOR

7.FA099A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA A

7.FA099B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA B

7.FA099C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA C

7.FA099D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA D

7.FA100A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA A

7.FA100B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

7.FA100C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

7.FA100D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

7.FA100E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

7.FA101A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

7.FA101B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

7.FA101C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

7.FA101D NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

7.FA101E NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 FIRST FLOOR - AREA E

7.FA102A NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

7.FA102B NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

7.FA102C NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

7.FA103 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 7 PENTHOUSE

10.FA100 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN - BUILDING 10 GROUND FLOOR

PG.FA101 NEW FIRE ALARM PLAN – PARKING GARAGE WEST LOT

1.EP100C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

1.EP100D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1.EP100E ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

1.EP100F ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR - AREA F

1.EP101D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA D

1.EP101E ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR - AREA E

1.EP102D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR - AREA D

1.EP103B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

1A.EP100B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR – AREA B

1A.EP100D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA D

1A.EP100E ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1A GROUND FLOOR - AREA E

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1A.EP102B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1A SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

1A.EP104B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1A FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

5.EP100B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA B

5.EP100C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

7.EP099D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 7 BASEMENT - AREA D

7.EP100C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 7 GROUND FLOOR - AREA C

7.EP102B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

7.EP102C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 7 SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 INSTRUCTIONS

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.18 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.19 SAFETY SIGN

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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 Project#614-19-111, A/E Design to Replace Fire Alarm System 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 Paradigm Engineers and Constructors, 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) Contracting Officer Representative in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory 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 work days unless otherwise designated by the (COR) Contracting Officer

Representative.

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, necessary removal of existing fire alarm system as indicated on drawings.

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ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project as indicated on drawings.

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.

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. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Contracting Officer Representative 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.

E. Document Control:

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.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Representative.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. 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) Contracting Officer Representative 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.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by (COR) Contracting Officer

Representative. All such actions shall be coordinated with the (COR)

Contracting Officer Representative or Utility Company involved:

I. Phasing:

The VAMC 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) Contracting Officer Representative 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

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01 00 00 -6 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:

The VAMC scope of work shall be performed under one phase of work the contractor shall coordinate with (COR) Contracting Officer

Representative execution of work and develop a schedule intends to perform work.

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 40 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 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) Contracting Officer Representative.

1. No utility service such as electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of (COR) Contracting Officer Representative. 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 and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

(COR) Contracting Officer Representative 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) Contracting Officer

Representative.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of (COR) Contracting Officer Representative.

Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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:

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)

Contracting Officer Representative.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by (COR) Contracting Officer Representative.

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This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

O. Coordination of Construction with (Contractor Officer Representative

COR (Contracting Officer Representative: The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the (COR) Contractor Officer Representative in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with VAMC. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the VAMC.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the (COR) Contracting Officer Representative and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, 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) Contracting

Officer Representative.

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

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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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and (COR) Contracting Officer Representative 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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of

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Contracting Officer Representative.

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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-

7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

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40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

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

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) Contractor Officer Representative. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the (COR) Contractor Officer Representative before it is

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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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below 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.

B. 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 by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; 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 subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required

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01 00 00 -14 to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the (COR) Contracting Officer Representative before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the (COR) Contracting Officer

Representative before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the (COR) Contracting

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Officer Representative certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings…