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Technical Questions and Answers Providence Continued

1. On Elevation F1/AE201 there are two type D windows on the lower and first floor between column lines 1 & 2 that do not appear on the floor plans. Are these to be included in the offer?

Yes, all windows shown in the contract documents, including building elevations, should be included in the bid.

2. The door schedule calls for a number of doors and frames to have an STC rating of 45. Two Type 3 frames which are glazed call for this STC rating. The highest STC rating for a laminated single piece of ½” glass is around 40, even with acoustic interlayers. Can the glazing for these frames be clarified?

The STC requirement for doors 028 and 029 into the classrooms may be reduced to STC 40. Glazing thickness, composition and frame requirements to be as required to achieve desired level. IGU glazing composition is acceptable if required.

3. Please provide a specification for electric floor boxes.

Floor Boxes: Cast metal, fully adjustable, rectangular. Also, requirements as noted in specification 26 05 33, including section 2.1.E

4. Telecommunications raceway detail indicates basket type cable tray which is not indicated on the plans. Please confirm whether cable trays are required or not.

Cable tray shall be provided as indicated on Electrical details page. One cable ray should be installed down each corridor.

5. Please confirm any requirements for the tie-ins of smoke dampers or fire dampers with the fire alarm system.

Smoke dampers are required to be tied into the fire alarm system with a relay module to actuate the smoke damper upon initiation by the adjacent duct smoke detector. Fire dampers are not required to be tied into the fire alarm system.