S06 - Amendment 0004 - ATT 2 - Addendum 1.pdf

AMENDMENT #1 TO THE BID DOCUMENTS

Project Name: EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Beckley WVA

Addendum No: 01

Date: March 13, 2026

A. This Amendment shall be considered part of the bid documents for the above-mentioned project as though it had been issued at the same time and shall be incorporated integrally therewith. Where provisions of the following supplementary data differ from those of the original bid documents, this Amendment shall govern and take precedence. BIDDERS MUST SIGN THE AMENDMENT AND SUBMIT IT

WITH THEIR BIDS.

B. Bidders are hereby notified that they shall make any necessary adjustments in their estimates as a result of this Amendment. It will be construed that each bidder's proposal is submitted with full knowledge of all modifications and supplemental data specified herein.

Except as described below, the original bid document remains unchanged. The bid documents are modified and/or clarified, as follows:

SPECIFICATIONS

1. REVISE Table of Contents to incorporate added sections below.

2. ADD Spec section 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets.

3. ADD Spec section 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories.

4. REVISE Spec section 04 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

(para. 3.1, 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6)

BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT BY SIGNING BELOW

AND ATTACHING THE SIGNED AMENDMENT TO THE BID FORM:

Company Name ______________________________________

Contact Person _______________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

Beckley VA Medical Center

Project No. 517-22-700

Final Bid Documents

Table of Contents

00 01 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUME 1

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10.10 Seal and Signature Sheet 09-25

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 91 01 Commissioning Plan (Draft)

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 12 Hazardous Materials Report

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 0-25

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

Table of Contents

00 01 10-2

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Pre-Bid

ADD #1

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SECTION 01 45 29

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies materials testing activities and inspection services required during project construction to be provided by a

Testing Laboratory retained by the General Contractor.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO):

T27-11..................Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of

Fine and Coarse Aggregates

T96-02 (R2006)..........Standard Method of Test for Resistance to

Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by

Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

T99-10..................Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density

Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb.)

Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop

T104-99 (R2007).........Standard Method of Test for Soundness of

Aggregate by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium

Sulfate

T180-10.................Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density

Relations of Soils using a 4.54 kg (10 lb.)

Rammer and a 457 mm (18 in.) Drop

T191-02(R2006)..........Standard Method of Test for Density of Soil In-

Place by the Sand-Cone Method

T310-13.................Standard Method of Test for In-place Density and Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

506.4R-94 (R2004).......Guide for the Evaluation of Shotcrete

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D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A370-12.................Standard Test Methods and Definitions for

Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

A416/A416M-10...........Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete

C31/C31M-10.............Standard Practice for Making and Curing

Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

C33/C33M-11a............Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C39/C39M-12.............Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C109/C109M-11b..........Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars

C136-06.................Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

C138/C138M-10b..........Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of

Concrete

C140-12.................Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing

Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C143/C143M-10a..........Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic

Cement Concrete

C172/C172M-10...........Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed

Concrete

C173/C173M-10b..........Standard Test Method for Air Content of freshly

Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

C330/C330M-09...........Standard Specification for Lightweight

Aggregates for Structural Concrete

C567/C567M-11...........Standard Test Method for Density Structural

Lightweight Concrete

C780-11.................Standard Test Method for Pre-construction and

Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

C1019-11................Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing

Grout

C1064/C1064M-11.........Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly

Mixed Portland Cement Concrete

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C1077-11c...............Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation

C1314-11a...............Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

D422-63(2007)...........Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

D698-07e1...............Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort

D1140-00(2006)..........Standard Test Methods for Amount of Material in

Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve

D1143/D1143M-07e1.......Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations

Under Static Axial Compressive Load

D1188-07e1..............Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures

Using Coated Samples

D1556-07................Standard Test Method for Density and Unit

Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method

D1557-09................Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort

(56,000ft lbf/ft3 (2,700 KNm/m3))

D2166-06................Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive

Strength of Cohesive Soil

D2167-08)...............Standard Test Method for Density and Unit

Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon

Method

D2216-10................Standard Test Methods for Laboratory

Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of

Soil and Rock by Mass

D2974-07a...............Standard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and

Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils

D3666-11................Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and

Paving Materials

D3740-11................Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for

Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection

01 45 29 - 4 of Soil and Rock as used in Engineering Design and Construction

D6938-10................Standard Test Method for In-Place Density and

Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by

Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

E94-04(2010)............Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination

E164-08.................Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic

Testing of Weldments

E329-11c................Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in

Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special

Inspection

E543-09.................Standard Specification for Agencies Performing

Non-Destructive Testing

E605-93(R2011)..........Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire Resistive Material (SFRM)

Applied to Structural Members

E709-08.................Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle

Examination

E1155-96(R2008).........Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor

Levelness Numbers

F3125/F3125M-15.........Standard Specification for High Strength

Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat

Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and 150 ksi (1040

MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength, Inch and Metric

Dimensions

E. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.D1.1M-10.............Structural Welding Code-Steel

1.3 REQUIREMENTS:

A. Accreditation Requirements: Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory’s scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; E329, C1077, D3666, D3740, A880, E543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications.

Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific

01 45 29 - 5 laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the “Corporate

Office.”

B. Inspection and Testing: Testing laboratory shall inspect materials and workmanship and perform tests described herein and additional tests requested by COR. When it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fail to meet construction contract requirements, Testing Laboratory shall direct attention of COR to such failure.

C. Written Reports: Testing laboratory shall submit test reports to COR, Contractor, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the

COR. Submit reports of tests that fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored paper.

D. Verbal Reports: Give verbal notification to COR immediately of any irregularity.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

3.1 EARTHWORK:

A. General: The Testing Laboratory shall provide qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and transportation as required to perform the services identified/required herein, within the agreed-to schedule and/or time frame. The work to be performed shall be as identified herein and shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Observe fill and subgrades during proof-rolling to evaluate suitability of surface material to receive fill or base course.

Provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer regarding suitability or unsuitability of areas where proof-rolling was observed. Where unsuitable results are observed, witness excavation of unsuitable material and recommend to Resident Engineer extent of removal and replacement of unsuitable materials and observe proof-rolling of replaced areas until satisfactory results are obtained.

2. Provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in building areas and provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in pavement areas to verify that earthwork compaction obtained is in accordance with contract documents.

3. Provide supervised geotechnical technician to inspect excavation, subsurface preparation, and backfill for structural fill.

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B. Testing Compaction:

1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for each type of fill, backfill and subgrade material used, in compliance with

AASHTO T180.

2. Make field density tests in accordance with the primary testing method following AASHTO T310 wherever possible. Field density tests utilizing ASTM D1556 or ASTM D2167 shall be utilized on a case by case basis only if there are problems with the validity of the results from the primary method due to specific site field conditions. Should the testing laboratory propose these alternative methods, they should provide satisfactory explanation to the

Resident Engineer before the tests are conducted.

c. Pavement Subgrade: One test for each 400 square yards, but in no case fewer than two tests.

d. Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk: One test for each 300 feet, but in no case fewer than two tests.

e. Trenches: One test at maximum 100 foot intervals per 4 foot of vertical lift and at changes in required density, but in no case fewer than two tests.

C. Fill and Backfill Material Gradation: One test per 500 yards stockpiled or in-place source material. Gradation of fill and backfill material shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C136.

D. Testing for Footing Bearing Capacity: Evaluate if suitable bearing capacity material is encountered in footing subgrade.

E. Testing Materials: Test suitability of on-site and off-site borrow as directed by Resident Engineer.

3.2 FOUNDATION PILES:(NOT USED)

3.3 FOUNDATION CAISSONS:(NOT USED)

3.4 LANDSCAPING:

A. Test topsoil for organic materials, pH, phosphate, potash content, and gradation of particles.

1. Test for organic material by using ASTM D2974.

2. Determine percent of silt, sand, clay, and foreign materials such as rock, roots, and vegetation.

B. Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to Resident Engineer.

3.5 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING:

A. Aggregate Base Course:

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1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for aggregate base material in accordance with AASHTO T180, Method D

2. Make a minimum of three field density tests on each day's final compaction on each aggregate course in accordance with AASHTO T191 .

3. Sample and test aggregate as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation, wear, and soundness as specified in the applicable state highway standards and specifications.

B. Asphalt Concrete:

1. Aggregate: Sample and test aggregates in stock pile and hot-bins as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation (AASHTO T27), wear (AASHTO T96), and soundness (AASHTO

T104).

2. Temperature: Check temperature of each load of asphalt concrete at mixing plant and at site of paving operation.

3. Density: Make a minimum of two field density tests in accordance with ASTM D1188 of asphalt base and surface course for each day's paving operation.

3.6 SITE WORK CONCRETE:

Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as required in

Article CONCRETE of this section.

3.7 POST-TENSIONING OF CONCRETE:(NOT USED)

3.8 CONCRETE:

A. Field Inspection and Materials Testing:

1. Provide a technician at site of placement at all times to perform concrete sampling and testing.

2. Review the delivery tickets of the ready-mix concrete trucks arriving on-site. Notify the Contractor if the concrete cannot be placed within the specified time limits or if the type of concrete delivered is incorrect. Reject any loads that do not comply with the

Specification requirements. Rejected loads are to be removed from the site at the Contractor’s expense. Any rejected concrete that is placed will be subject to removal.

3. Take concrete samples at point of placement in accordance with ASTM

C172. Mold and cure compression test cylinders in accordance with

ASTM C31. Make at least three cylinders for each 40 m3 (50 cubic

01 45 29 - 8 yards) or less of each concrete type, and at least three cylinders for any one day's pour for each concrete type. After good concrete quality control has been established and maintained as determined by

COR make three cylinders for each 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) or less of each concrete type, and at least three cylinders from any one day's pour for each concrete type. Label each cylinder with an identification number. COR may require additional cylinders to be molded and cured under job conditions.

4. Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143. Test the first truck each day, and every time test cylinders are made. Test pumped concrete at the hopper and at the discharge end of the hose at the beginning of each day’s pumping operations to determine change in slump.

5. Determine the air content of concrete per ASTM C173. For concrete required to be air-entrained, test the first truck and every 20 m3

(25 cubic yards) thereafter each day. For concrete not required to be air-entrained, test every 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) at random. For pumped concrete, initially test concrete at both the hopper and the discharge end of the hose to determine change in air content.

6. If slump or air content fall outside specified limits, make another test immediately from another portion of same batch.

7. Perform unit weight tests in compliance with ASTM C138 for normal weight concrete and ASTM C567 for lightweight concrete. Test the first truck and each time cylinders are made.

8. Notify laboratory technician at batch plant of mix irregularities and request materials and proportioning check.

9. Verify that specified mixing has been accomplished.

10. Environmental Conditions: Determine the temperature per ASTM C1064 for each truckload of concrete during hot weather and cold weather concreting operations:

a. When ambient air temperature falls below 4.4 degrees C (40 degrees F), record maximum and minimum air temperatures in each

24 hour period; record air temperature inside protective enclosure; record minimum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

b. When ambient air temperature rises above 29.4 degrees C (85 degrees F), record maximum and minimum air temperature in each 24

01 45 29 - 9 hour period; record minimum relative humidity; record maximum wind velocity; record maximum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

11. Inspect the reinforcing steel placement, including bar size, bar spacing, top and bottom concrete cover, proper tie into the chairs, and grade of steel prior to concrete placement. Submit detailed report of observations.

12. Observe conveying, placement, and consolidation of concrete for conformance to specifications.

13. Observe condition of formed surfaces upon removal of formwork prior to repair of surface defects and observe repair of surface defects.

14. Observe curing procedures for conformance with specifications, record dates of concrete placement, start of preliminary curing, start of final curing, end of curing period.

15. Observe preparations for placement of concrete:

a. Inspect handling, conveying, and placing equipment, inspect vibrating and compaction equipment.

b. Inspect preparation of construction, expansion, and isolation joints.

16. Observe preparations for protection from hot weather, cold weather, sun, and rain, and preparations for curing.

17. Observe concrete mixing:

a. Monitor and record amount of water added at project site.

b. Observe minimum and maximum mixing times.

18. Measure concrete flatwork for levelness and flatness as follows:

a. Perform Floor Tolerance Measurements FF and FL in accordance with

ASTM E1155. Calculate the actual overall F- numbers using the inferior/superior area method.

b. Perform all floor tolerance measurements within 48 hours after slab installation and prior to removal of shoring and formwork.

c. Provide the Contractor and the COR with the results of all profile tests, including a running tabulation of the overall FF and FL values for all slabs installed to date, within 72 hours after each slab installation.

19. Other inspections:

a. Grouting under base plates.

b. Grouting anchor bolts and reinforcing steel in hardened concrete.

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B. Laboratory Tests of Field Samples:

1. Test compression test cylinders for strength in accordance with ASTM

C39. For each test series, test one cylinder at 7 days and one cylinder at 28 days. Use remaining cylinder as a spare tested as directed by COR. Compile laboratory test reports as follows:

Compressive strength test shall be result of one cylinder, except when one cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding or testing, in which case it shall be discarded and strength of spare cylinder shall be used.

2. Make weight tests of hardened lightweight structural concrete in accordance with ASTM C567.

3. Furnish certified compression test reports (duplicate) to COR. In test report, indicate the following information:

a. Cylinder identification number and date cast.

b. Specific location at which test samples were taken.

c. Type of concrete, slump, and percent air.

d. Compressive strength of concrete in MPa (psi).

e. Weight of lightweight structural concrete in kg/m3 (pounds per cubic feet).

f. Weather conditions during placing.

g. Temperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder was molded.

h. Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing.

i. Ambient temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was taken.

j. Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.

3.9 REINFORCEMENT: (NOT USED)

3.10 SHOTCRETE: (NOT USED)

3.11 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE: (NOT USED)

3.12 ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE: (NOT USED)

3.13 MASONRY: (NOT USED)

3.14 STRUCTURAL STEEL:

A. General: Provide shop and field inspection and testing services to certify structural steel work is done in accordance with contract documents. Welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.

C. Fabrication and Erection:

1. Weld Inspection:

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a. Inspect welding equipment for capacity, maintenance and working condition.

b. Verify specified electrodes and handling and storage of electrodes in accordance with AWS D1.1.

c. Inspect preparation and assembly of materials to be welded for conformance with AWS D1.1.

d. Inspect preheating and interpass temperatures for conformance with AWS D1.1.

e. Measure 25 percent of fillet welds.

f. Welding Magnetic Particle Testing: Test in accordance with ASTM

E709 for a minimum of:

1) 20 percent of all shear plate fillet welds at random, final pass only.

2) 20 percent of all continuity plate and bracing gusset plate fillet welds, at random, final pass only.

3) 100 percent of tension member fillet welds (i.e., hanger connection plates and other similar connections) for root and final passes.

4) 20 percent of length of built-up column member partial penetration and fillet welds at random for root and final passes.

5) 100 percent of length of built-up girder member partial penetration and fillet welds for root and final passes.

g. Welding Ultrasonic Testing: Test in accordance with ASTM E164 and

AWS D1.1 for 100 percent of all full penetration welds, braced and moment frame column splices, and a minimum of 20 percent of all other partial penetration column splices, at random.

h. Welding Radiographic Testing: Test in accordance with ASTM E94, and AWS D1.1 for 5 percent of all full penetration welds at random.

i. Verify that correction of rejected welds are made in accordance with AWS D1.1.

j. Testing and inspection do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with the specified requirements.

2. Bolt Inspection:

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a. Inspect high-strength bolted connections in accordance AISC

Specifications for Structural Joints Using ASTM F3125 Bolts.

b. Slip-Critical Connections: Inspect 10 percent of bolts, but not less than 2 bolts, selected at random in each connection in accordance with AISC Specifications for Structural Joints Using

ASTM F3125 Bolts. Inspect all bolts in connection when one or more are rejected.

c. Fully Pre-tensioned Connections: Inspect 10 percent of bolts, but not less than 2 bolts, selected at random in 25 percent of connections in accordance with AISC Specification for Structural

Joints Using ASTM F3125 Bolts. Inspect all bolts in connection when one or more are rejected.

d. Bolts installed by turn-of-nut tightening may be inspected with calibrated wrench when visual inspection was not performed during tightening.

e. Snug Tight Connections: Inspect 10 percent of connections verifying that plies of connected elements have been brought into snug contact.

f. Inspect field erected assemblies; verify locations of structural steel for plumbness, level, and alignment.

D. Submit inspection reports, record of welders and their certification, and identification, and instances of noncompliance to COR.

3.15 STEEL DECKING: (NOT USED)

3.16 SHEAR CONNECTOR STUDS: (NOT USED)

3.17 SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING: (NOT USED)

3.18 TYPE OF TEST: APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF TESTS REQUIRED

A. Concrete:

Making and Curing Concrete Test Cylinders (ASTM C31) 2 of a set 2 sets

Compressive Strength, Test Cylinders (ASTM C39) 2 of a set 2 sets

Concrete Slump Test (ASTM C143) 2 of a set 2 sets

Concrete Air Content Test (ASTM C173) 2 of a set 2 sets

Flatness & Levelness Readings (ASTM E1155) (number of days) 2 days

B. Structural Steel:

Ultrasonic Testing of Welds (ASTM E164) _6_

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SECTION 10 28 00

TOILET ACCESSORIES

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. SUMMARY:

1. Section Includes: Toilet and bath accessories at dressing rooms, toilets, baths, locker rooms and other areas indicated on drawings.

1.2 RELATED WORK

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain references only when specified elsewhere in this section.

A. Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: Color of finishes.

B. Section 09 30 13, CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING: Ceramic Toilet and Bath

Accessories.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B18.6.4-98(R2005) Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping

Screws and Metallic Drive Screws inch.

C. American Welding Society (AWS):

D10.4-86(2000)..........Welding Austenitic Chromium-Nickle Stainless

Steel Piping and Tubing.

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

A269/A269M-15a(2019)....Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel

Tubing for General Service.

A312/A312M-19...........Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked

Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.

A653/A653M-20...........Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the

Hot-Dip Process.

A666-15.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

A1011/A1011M-18a........Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved

Formability, and Ultra-High Strength.

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B30-20..................Copper Alloys in Ingot Form.

B75/B75M-20.............Seamless Copper Tube.

B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric).

B456-17.................Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel

Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium.

B824-17.................General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings.

C1036-16................Flat Glass.

C1048-18................Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat

Glass.

D635-18.................Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of

Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.

F446-19.................Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the

Bathing Area.

E. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

A-A-3002................Mirror, Glass.

FF-S-107C(2)............Screws, Tapping and Drive.

WW-P-541/8B(1)..........Plumbing Fixtures (Accessories, Land Use).

F. National Architectural Metal Manufacturers(NAAMM):

AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Submittal Drawings:

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

2. Show mounting locations and heights.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Full sized, complete assembly of each product specified.

2. Approved samples may be incorporated into project.

E. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

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1. Soap dispensers: Certify soap dispensers are fabricated of material that will not be affected by liquid soap, aseptic detergents, and hexachlorophene solutions.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

1.6 DELIVERY

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

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

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

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

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

1.8 WARRANTY

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

Construction." One year labor and material warranty.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum: ASTM B221M (ASTM B221), Alloy 6063-T5 and Alloy 6463-T5.

B. Stainless Steel:

1. Plate Or Sheet: ASTM A666, Type 304, 0.8 mm (0.031 inch) thick unless otherwise specified.

2. Tubing: ASTM A269/A269M, Grade TP 304, seamless or welded.

3. Pipe: ASTM A312/A312M; Grade TP 304.

C. Steel Sheet: ASTM A653/A653M, zinc-coated (galvanized) coating designation G90.

D. Chrome Plating (Service Condition Number SC 2): ASTM B456.

E. Brass Castings: ASTM B30.

F. Copper:

1. Tubing: ASTM B75/B75M.

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2. Castings: ASTM B824.

G. Glass:

1. ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, Quality q2, for mirrors, and for mirror doors in medicine cabinets.

2. ASTM C1036, Type 1 Class 1 Quality q3, for shelves in medicine cabinets.

3. ASTM C1048, Kind FT, Condition A, Type 1, Class 1 for glass and mirrors in Mental Health and Behavior Patient Care Units, and

Security Examination Rooms.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

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

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer.

2.3 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS

A. Surface mounted type with sloping top.

B. Dispensing capacity for 300 sheets of any type of paper toweling.

C. Fabricate of stainless steel.

D. Provide door with continuous hinge at bottom, and spring tension cam lock or tumbler lock, keyed alike, at top, and refill sight slot in front.

2.4 COMBINATION PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND DISPOSAL UNITS

A. Semi-recessed type.

B. Dispensing capacity for 400 sheets of any type of paper toweling.

C. Fabricate of stainless steel.

D. Form face frames, from one piece.

E. Provide each door with continuous stainless steel piano hinge and tumbler lock, keyed alike.

F. Provide removable waste receptacle approximately 40 L (10.5 gal.)

capacity, fabricated of 0.45 mm (0.02 inch) thick stainless steel.

2.5 WASTE RECEPTACLES

A. Semi-recessed type, without doors. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541, Type II.

B. Fabricate of stainless steel.

C. Form face frame from one piece.

D. Provide removable waste receptacle of approximately 45 L (12 gal.)

capacity, fabricated of stainless steel.

E. Waste receptacle key locked in place.

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2.6 TOILET TISSUE DISPENSERS

A. Double roll surface mounted type.

B. Mount on continuous backplate.

C. Removable spindle ABS plastic or chrome plated plastic.

D. Wood rollers are not acceptable.

2.7 GRAB BARS

A. Fed. Spec. WW-P-541/8B, Type IV, bars, surface mounted, Class 2, grab bars and complying with ASTM F446.

B. Fabricate from stainless steel or nylon coated steel, use one type throughout project:

1. Stainless steel: Grab bars, flanges, mounting plates, supports, screws, bolts, and exposed nuts and washers.

2. Nylon Coated Steel: Grab bars and flanges complete with mounting plates and fasteners.

C. Mounting:

1. Floor Mounted Grab Bars: Exposed type.

2. Swing Up Grab Bars: Exposed type.

3. Partitions Mounted Grab Bars: Exposed type.

4. Other Types and Locations: Concealed type.

D. Bars:

1. Fabricate to 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) outside diameter.

a. Stainless steel, minimum 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick.

b. Nylon coated bars, minimum 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) thick.

2. Fabricate in one continuous piece with ends turned toward walls.

a. Swing up grab bars and grab bars continuous around three sides of showers may be fabricated in two sections, with concealed slip joint between.

3. Continuously weld intermediate support to grab bar.

4. Swing Up Bars: Manually operated; designed to prevent bar from falling when in raised position.

E. Flange for Concealed Mounting:

1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter by 13 mm (1/2 inch) deep, with minimum three set screws for securing flange to back plate.

2. Insert grab bar through center of flange and continuously weld perimeter of grab bar flush to back side of flange.

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3. In lieu of providing flange for concealed mounting, and back plate as specified, grab bar may be welded to back plate covered with flange.

F. Flange for Exposed Mounting:

1. Minimum 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick, maximum 79 mm (3-1/8 inch) diameter.

2. Insert grab bar through flange and continuously weld perimeter of grab bar flush to backside of flange.

3. Where mounted on partitions, provide three equally spaced, countersunk holes, sized to accommodate 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter bolts.

4. Where mounted on floor, provide four equally spaced holes, sized to accommodate 5 mm (3/8 inch) diameter bolts, maximum 5 mm (3/8 inch) from edge of flange.

G. Back Plates:

1. Minimum 2.65 mm (0.1046 inch) thick metal.

2. Fabricate in one piece, maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep, with diameter sized to fit flange. Provide slotted holes to accommodate anchor bolts.

3. Provide spreaders, through bolt fasteners, and cap nuts, where grab bars are mounted on partitions.

2.8 CLOTHES HOOKS, ROBE OR COAT

A. Fabricate hook units from chromium plated brass with satin finish, or stainless steel, using 6 mm (1/4 inch) minimum thick stock, with edges and corners rounded smooth to thickness of metal, or 3 mm (1/8 inch) minimum radius.

B. Fabricate each unit as a double hook on a single shaft, integral with or permanently fastened to wall flange, provided with concealed fastenings.

2.9 METAL FRAMED MIRRORS

A. Fed. Spec. A-A-3002 metal frame; chromium finished steel, anodized aluminum, or stainless steel.

B. Mirror Glass:

1. Minimum 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick.

2. Set mirror in a protective vinyl glazing tape.

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C. Frames:

1. Channel or angle shaped section with face of frame minimum 9 mm

(3/8 inch) wide. Fabricate with square corners.

2. Metal Thickness 0.9 mm (0.035 inch).

3. Filler:

a. Where mirrors are mounted on walls having ceramic tile wainscots not flush with wall above, provide fillers contoured to conceal void between back of mirror and wall surface.

b. Fabricate fillers from same material and finish as mirror frame.

4. Attached Shelf for Mirrors:

a. Fabricate shelf of same material and finish as mirror frame.

b. Make shelf maximum 150 mm (6 inches) in depth, and extend full width of mirror.

c. Close ends and front edge of shelf to same thickness as mirror frame width.

d. Form shelf for aluminum framed mirror as integral part of bottom frame member.

e. Form stainless steel shelf with concealed brackets to attach to mirror frame.

D. Back Plate:

1. Fabricate backplate for concealed wall hanging from zinc-coated, or cadmium plated 0.9 mm (0.036 inch) thick sheet steel, die cut to fit face of mirror frame.

2. Provide set screw type theft resistant concealed fastening system for mounting mirrors.

E. Mounting Bracket:

1. Designed to support mirror tight to wall.

2. Designed to retain mirror with concealed set screw fastenings.

2.10 MOP RACKS

A. Minimum 1016 mm (40 inches) long with five holders.

B. Clamps:

1. Minimum of 1.3 mm (0.05 inch) thick stainless steel bracket retaining channel with hard rubber serrated cam; pivot mounted to channel.

2. Clamps to hold handles from 13 mm (1/2 inch) minimum to 32 mm

(1-1/4 inch) maximum diameter.

C. Support:

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1. Minimum 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick stainless steel hat shape channel to hold clamps away from wall as indicated.

2. Drill wall flange for 3 mm (1/8 inch) fasteners above and below clamp locations.

D. Secure clamps to support with oval head machine screws or rivets into continuous reinforcing back of clamps.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: For details see standard detail SD102800-4.

2.11 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES (TYPE 44)

A. Shelves:

1. Fabricate shelves of 1.2 mm (0.0478 inch) thick sheet to size and design indicated on Drawings.

2. Fabricate shelves of hollow metal type construction, forming a depressions indicated, with closed fronts, backs, ends and bottoms.

Reinforce shelves with 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick sheet steel hat channel stiffeners, full depth, welded to underside of top at bracket locations.

3. Miter cuts, where made at corners of shelves, continuously welding.

B. Form brackets of 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick steel as shown. Drill brackets for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.

C. Weld or Screw brackets to shelves.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. Verify details. Show location at lavatories and flushing rim service sinks.

2. See VA standard detail SD102800-4 for accessible lavatory with metal framed mirror. www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/sDetail.asp

2.12 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES(TYPES 45)

A. Fabricate shelves and brackets to design shown of 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick stainless steel.

B. Round and finish smooth projecting corners of shelves and edge corners of brackets. Drill brackets for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.

C. Screw or weld brackets to shelves.

2.13 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES AT WHEELCHAIR LAVATORY

A. Side wall mounted:

1. Fabricate to size and shape indicated of 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) thick sheet.

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2. Turn up edges and weld corners closed.

3. Fabricate brackets and weld to shelf. Drill brackets for 6 mm

(1/4 inch) anchor bolts.

B. Back wall mounted:

1. Fabricate to size and shape shown of plate and tube.

2. Turn up edges and weld corners of shelf.

3. Weld tube to back plate and shelf, weld back plate to shelf, filler plate to tube, and corners of shelf with continuous welds.

4. Drill back plate for 6 mm (1/4 inch) anchor bolts.

2.14 FABRICATION - GENERAL

A. Welding, AWS D10.4.

B. Grind, dress, and finish welded joints to match finish of adjacent surface.

C. Form exposed surfaces from one sheet of stock, free of joints.

D. Provide steel anchors and components required for secure installation.

E. Form flat surfaces without distortion. Keep exposed surfaces free from scratches and dents. Reinforce doors to prevent warp or twist.

F. Isolate aluminum from dissimilar metals and from contact with building materials as required to prevent electrolysis and corrosion.

G. Hot-dip galvanized steel or stainless steel, anchors and fastening devices.

H. Shop assemble accessories and package with components, anchors, fittings, fasteners and keys.

I. Key items alike.

J. Provide templates and rough-in measurements.

K. Round and deburr edges of sheets to remove sharp edges.

2.15 FINISH

A. Steel Paint Finish:

1. Powder-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard two-coat finish system consisting of the following:

a. One coat primer.

b. One coat thermosetting topcoat.

c. Dry-film Thickness: 0.05 mm (2 mils) minimum.

d. Color: Refer to Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Nylon Coated Steel: Nylon coating powder formulated for fluidized bonding process to steel to provide hard smooth, medium gloss finish, 10 28 00 - 10 minimum 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) thick, rated as self-extinguishing when tested according to ASTM D635.

C. Stainless Steel: NAAMM AMP 500; No. 4 polished finish.

D. Aluminum Anodized Finish: NAAMM AMP 500.

1. Clear Anodized Finish: AA-C22A41; Class I Architectural, 0.018 mm

(0.7 mil) thick.

2. Color Anodized Finish: AA-C22A42 or AA-C22A44; Class I

Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mil) thick.

E. Chromium Plating: ASTM B456, satin or bright as specified, Service

Condition No. SC2.

2.16 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners:

1. Fasteners in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units: Tamper resistant hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel.

2. Exposed Fasteners: Stainless steel or chromium plated brass, finish to match adjacent surface.

3. Concealed Fasteners:

a. Shower, Bath Tubs, and High Moisture Areas: Stainless steel.

b. Other Locations: Steel, hot-dipped galvanized.

4. Toggle Bolts: For use in hollow masonry or frame construction.

5. Sex bolts: For through bolting on thin panels.

6. Expansion Shields: Lead or plastic for solid masonry and concrete substrate as recommended by accessory manufacturer to suit application.

7. Screws:

a. ASME B18.6.4.

b. Fed. Spec. FF-S-107, Stainless steel Type A.

B. Adhesive: As recommended by manufacturer to suit application.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

1. Verify blocking to support accessories is installed and located correctly.

B. Verify location of accessories with Contracting Officer's

Representative.

C. Provide labor or prep as required for VA-furnished and contractor installed or VA-furnished and installed components.

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3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

B. Install grab bars according to ASTM F446.

C. Set work accurately, in alignment and where indicated, parallel or perpendicular as required to line and plane of surface. Install accessories plumb, level, free of rack and twist.

D. Toggle bolt to steel anchorage plates in frame partitions and hollow masonry. Expansion bolt to concrete or solid masonry.

E. Install accessories to function as designed. Perform maintenance service without interference with performance of other devices.

F. Position and install dispensers, and other devices in countertops, clear of drawers, permitting ample clearance below countertop between devices, and ready access for maintenance.

G. Align mirrors, dispensers and other accessories even and level, when installed in battery.

H. Install accessories to prevent striking by other moving, items or interference with accessibility.

3.3 CLEANING

A. After installation, clean toilet accessories according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect accessories from damage until project completion.

3.5 SCHEDULE OF ACCESSORIES

A. Refer to toilet and HAC accessories schedule on plans.

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SECTION 10 44 13

FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section covers recessed fire extinguisher cabinets.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Acrylic glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.

B. Field Painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Fire extinguisher cabinet including installation instruction and rough opening required.

1.4 APPLICATION PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM):

D4802-15................Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic

Sheet

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET

Recessed type with flat trim of size and design shown.

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Form body of cabinet from 0.9 mm (0.0359 inch) thick sheet steel.

B. Fabricate door and trim from 1.2 mm (0.0478 inch) thick sheet steel with all face joints fully welded and ground smooth.

1. Glaze doors with 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick ASTM D4802, clear acrylic sheet, Category B-1, Finish 1.

2. Design doors to open 180 degrees.

3. Provide continuous hinge, pull handle, and adjustable roller catch.

2.3 FINISH

A. Finish interior of cabinet body with baked-on semigloss white enamel.

B. Finish door, frame with manufacturer's standard baked-on prime coat suitable for field painting.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Install fire extinguisher cabinets in prepared openings and secure in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install cabinet so that the extinguisher height within meets the requirements of NFPA 10

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