550-22-102 Specifications_v8 of 11.pdf

VA Illiana Healthcare System

Facility Management Service (138) January 11, 2019

9.0 Procedures for Planned Activities

9.1 Routine Maintenance in Which Disturbance to ACM/ACBM is Unlikely

These are routine maintenance procedures. The following precautions must be taken:

• The worker shall be properly trained in identifying ACM/ACBM and its’ potential hazards.

• The worker shall take extra care to avoid disturbing ACM/ACBM.

• The worker shall contact the Asbestos Program Manager if ACM/ACBM becomes disturbed.

• Respirators will be made available if needed to trained employees.

• Location of water sprayers, HEPA vacuums, and warning signs shall be made known to all trained workers.

9.2 Routine Maintenance in Which Disturbance to ACM/ACBM is Likely

If disturbance to ACM/ACBM is likely, a determination shall be made prior, whether abatement is required before proceeding. If not, extra precautions must be taken to avoid disturbance to

ACM/ACBM. Factors may include:

• ACM ACBM may release fibers into air supply, if disturbed.

• Accessibility to the area.

• Any other hazards present.

• Workers ability to leave area if ACM/ACBM does become disturbed.

• Is ACM/ACBM adjacent to sensitive areas? (Near the surgical suite, tenants, etc.)?

9.3 Quality Assurance

Air monitoring is performed during business hours for isolated areas and after regular business hours in traffic areas.

9.4 Routine Cleaning

All staff working near ACM/ACBM shall be made aware of the potential hazards before beginning work. All routine cleaning procedures performed (and restrictions) during construction are outlined in 29 CFR 1926.1101. All abatement of ACM/ACBM is performed by a licensed asbestos contractor. However, after abatement, there may be traces of fibers in the area. Workers shall follow all methods outlined in

29 CFR 1910.1001(k) ‘Housekeeping’.

9.5 Ceiling Tiles

Care must be taken when working above ceiling tiles to prevent any ACM/ACBM or other debris from falling into the space below. Occupants must not hang anything from ceiling tiles, dislocate ceiling tiles, or place any items that may intrude into the space above the suspended ceiling.

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10.0 Equipment and Materials

10.1 Equipment

Protective clothing is generally available, though all asbestos abatement is performed by contractors. They supply their own equipment. Contact Safety section for any required equipment.

10.2 Materials

Materials such as glove-bags are not available. All asbestos abatement is performed by contractors.

11.0 ACM/ACBM Disposal Procedures

11.1 General Disposal Procedures

Per the ‘Illinois Administrative Code Title 77’; Chapter I; Subchapter p; Part 855; Section 330

‘Operations and Maintenance’; subsection (b) ‘Repair Procedures’: If ACBM needs to be drilled, cut, sanded, repaired, or friable ACBM needs to be cleaned, Department-licensed asbestos workers shall be utilized. If this occurs and/or ACM/ACBM needs to be disposed of, the following procedures shall be followed:

1. Heating, cooling, or ventilations systems must be shut down.

2. Openings in work area shall be sealed off with 6 mil polyethylene or equivalent sheeting and duct tape.

3. All persons shall wear respirators with high efficiency HEPA filters and NIOSH-approved.

4. All persons must wear disposable full body coveralls and head gear.

5. ACBM shall be wetted down with amended before further disturbance of ACM/ACBM.

6. Work area shall be cleaned up using wet rags, mops or sponges, leaving no visible residue.

7. Asbestos-containing waste shall be sealed in 6 mil labeled plastic bags and disposed of at an approved disposal site.

8. Maintenance or repair which results in the disturbance of ACBM shall be conducted in accordance with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1926.1101(e) and (g).

Currently, all ACM/ACBM waste shall be disposed of by an IDPH-licensed asbestos abatement contractor.

12.0 Periodic Surveillance

12.1 Physical Inspection

Per 40 CFR 763: ‘Asbestos’; Subpart E: ‘Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools’; Section 92:

‘Training and Periodic Surveillance’; sub-section (b): ‘Periodic Surveillance’, a periodic surveillance physical inspection must be conducted every 6 months after a management plan is in effect by performing a visual inspection and documentation.

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12.2 Area Air Monitoring

Regular air monitoring requirements are not performed in-house. This would be contracted out.

It is done during certain removals and not for ambient air.

13.0 Periodic Evaluation to O&M Plan

The O&M Plan shall be updated regularly as changes occur or at each regular inspection. Every 6-months, the O&M Plan shall be updated. Prior to the evaluation, the following information shall be gathered:

1. Changes in federal and state regulations

2. All area and personal air monitoring data

3. Periodic surveillance reports

4. Emergency reports

5. ACM/ACBM drawings for each building

6. Any new asbestos abatement project files

7. Any other relevant record keeping files

14.0 Recordkeeping

All records relevant to ACM/ACBM and asbestos abatement will be located in the S: drive; ‘Asbestos’;

‘Asbestos O&M Plan Records’ with the exception of the AutoCAD drawings. The AutoCAD drawings will be located in the G: drive; ‘Scans’; ‘DWGFILES’; ‘Asbestos’.

14.1 General Provisions

The General guidelines for records requirements is stated in

40 CFR; Part 763: ‘Asbestos’; Subpart E: ‘Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools’; Section 94:

‘Recordkeeping’. The following will be collected here:

S:\zz-Troy’s Reference Files\550 Danville HCS\03-Projects Section\07-ACM Operations Plan\03-

Asbestos O&M Plan Records:

1. 6-month surveillance records

2. PACM Sample Results

3. Air Samples

4. Other Documents

14.2 Building Managements’ Employee Files

Occupational Health keeps records of employees who have asbestos exposure.

14.3 Operations and Maintenance Activities Files

Any relevant documentation from O&M activities regarding asbestos abatement or newly discovered asbestos will be used to update the AutoCAD files in the G: drive; ‘Scans’;

‘DWGFILES’; ‘Asbestos’.

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Attachment A: References

1. 29CFR 1910.1001: ‘Occupational and Safety Health Standards’; ‘Toxic and Hazardous Substances’; ‘Asbestos’

2. 29CFR 1926.1101: ‘Safety and Health Regulations for Construction’; ‘Toxic and Hazardous Substance’; ‘Asbestos’

3. MCM 001ESS-02: ‘Asbestos Management Program’

4. MCM 11-45: ‘Asbestos Medical Surveillance’

5. Illinois Administrative Code Title 77; Chapter I; Subchapter p; Part 855; section 330 Operations and Maintenance; subsection (b) Repair Procedures

6. VAIHCS 3-Year Asbestos Inspection Report, November-December 2018

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Attachment B: Contacts

1. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Asbestos and Lead Programs

Ph: 217-782-3517

2. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Bureau of Air; Asbestos Unit Field Operations Section Ron Robeen

Ph: 217-524-0229

3. Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) Asbestos Program Manager

Mark J. Shoviak - Assistant Chief, Facility Mgt. Service

(217) 554-4160 Industrial Hygienist

Dan Kraybill, GEMS Coordinator

Ext: 45870

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DANVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER - DANVILLE, IL

2018 ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT

APPENDIX J

ASBESTOS REINSPECTION SURVEY NARRATIVE

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ASBESTOS SURVEY NARRATIVE

DANVILLE VAMC PROJECT 550-18-106

UPDATE ASBESTOS BASELINE SURVEY

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Castle Hill is an experienced contractor and consultant as work pertains to Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene. Having completed over 1000 successful facility inspections over our professional career, team leaders Brett Brumbaugh and Sam Ansara put quality and client satisfaction at the top of each project’s goals.

The Danville VAMC Asbestos Reinspection and Assessment project involves the inspection of 14 buildings of varying sizes. 4 of those structures do not have a previously completed asbestos inspection, and will require sampling, as well as sample and material drawings.

The following is our standard plan for conducting these assessments and documenting site conditions:

1. Complete a site recon of the building, reviewing if available existing reports/site information for the presence of known ACM or previously testing suspect materials that have been documented to be non-ACM.

2. If a material has not been previously identified or tested, or if our team in our judgement believes that there isn’t clear understanding of the materials status, our team will document that material and plan for or sample the material if conditions allow for the safe collection of samples at that time. (i.e., no VAMC staff are present, we can safely access the area and material, the sample can be collected without demolition using normal sampling tools, etc.)

3. While doing the site recon, our team will also ensure that should the contract require labeling of TSI, our team will label materials that are know ACM such as pipe insulation, tank insulation, pipe fittings/joints as we progress during our assessment.

4. Photos and reported documentation of sampling locations, damaged materials, or other site key notes are documented during our RECON work.

Plan to access high traffic, secure or sensitive areas:

1. During our recon of each building, we will document areas that are inaccessible, sensitive, or secure. If we are made aware of such areas prior to work, we will request our COTR to advise to us an appropriate to access and view those areas. We expect that we will have to work around the VAMC staff needs in those situations.

2. For Danville, our recon has led us to request COTR support to assess the mental health wing, the pharmacy, surgical suites, ER suites, and record storage rooms will require VAMC staff to accompany our team.

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a. Presently our team is planning to revisit Danville on Monday, November 26, 2018. We would request that the COTR ask the leaders of those areas what a time would be either on the 26th or 27th that we could access those areas. We also suggest an hour window in each area for assessment and possible sampling while in there, so we don’t have to disturb them a second time for sampling.

3. Sampling will be conducted in areas that pose little to no visual disturbance to staff.

Sampling methods overview

Our team uses standard tools to collect samples, such as pliers, hammers, scrapers or other non-powered tools to collect our suspect materials. As this project is a reinspection for awareness purposes, we do not intend on using demolition methods with heavy tools to access hidden materials. We will move ceiling tiles and open access panels to view materials, but our team will not be demolishing walls or fixed ceilings/floors to attempt to identify hidden ACM. This work would be related to a NESHAP demolition/renovation study where the consulting firm uses heavy tools to hammer holes in walls and ceilings in an attempt to visually identify hidden materials.

Typically, our team collects samples in areas that are out of the way, in a closet, corner, above a drop ceiling or from existing areas where damage has occurred, and we can get a sample without causing any aesthetic impact.

All sampling will be conducted in accordance with the attached “Asbestos Sampling and Site Safety Plan” developed for this project.

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DANVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER - DANVILLE, IL

2018 ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT

APPENDIX K

ASBESTOS SAMPLING AND SITE SAFETY PLAN

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ASBESTOS HAZARD PREVENTION AND

SITE SAFETY PLAN

PROJECT:

ASBESTOS REINSPECTION

DANVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

DANVILLE, IL

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

CONTRACTOR:

CASTLE HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC

218-A MECHANIC STREET

WATERVILLE, OH 43566

www.castlehillassociates.com

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1.0 PURPOSE

Address the health & safety aspects of the operations required by the scope of work for the asbestos reinspection and sampling of the Danville VAMC in Danville, IL. This HASP provides the guidance for health & safety procedures and is limited to the task associated with asbestos surveying as associated with the project and their particular hazards.

It is anticipated that conditions encountered during this project may result in additions, modifications or deletions to this Health & Safety Plan. Should such a change develop, the site supervision will notify management of the change and their respective impact to this supplement.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 The Asbestos Survey activities shall include the investigation and sampling of suspected materials that have not been adequately or previously sampled as part of the previous asbestos surveys conducted at the VA.

2.2 Brett Brumbaugh will be the PM for the project and is licensed as a State of Illinois asbestos inspector. All sampling of asbestos materials will be conducted by Mr.

Brumbaugh. Sam Ansara will assist Mr. Brumbaugh during the survey, but will not collect any samples. Mr. Ansara is an EPA trained asbestos inspector, management planner, and project designer.

3.0 SITE SPECIFIC HAZARD ASSESSMENT

3.1 POTENTIAL HAZARDS

The Survey may present a number of potential health and safety hazards. These are due both to the hazards presented by the work locations and those, which may be encountered during the Survey activities. The following are some of the potential hazards found during the site review that will need to be addressed during performance of this work:

• Reduced visibility due to lack of lighting.

• Head injuries from overhead obstructions.

• Slips, Trips and Falls due to ladder use.

• Exposure to asbestos fibers during sampling activities.

The following is a list of measures that will be taken by CHA to correct the above referenced, site specific hazards:

• CHA will use portable flashlights in the work area and common areas of the facility while performing this work. The lighting shall be installed in such a fashion so that the lighting shines down on the floor surface and work area.

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• Ladders will be OSHA approved and used in accordance with the CHA Health and Safety Program and internal training.

• CHA employees have been trained in respiratory protection as a result of asbestos sampling activities.

3.2. TASK ANALYSIS

Survey activities involve the performance of various tasks, which have common safety hazards. The following requirements in the safety manual will be observed during work activities.

• Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Hand and Portable Tool Safety

• Respiratory Protection and Monitoring

4.0 SAFETY MEETING

Daily “tool box” meetings will be conducted to discuss a particular safety topic and/or safety aspects of an upcoming operation which is about to be performed.

The topic(s) and attendees will be documented on the “Daily Safety Meeting Log”

5.0 EMERGENCY ACTION PROCEDURES

Emergency procedures are set up for the following categories:

• Fire

• Electrical Hazards

• Slips, Trips and Falls

• Confined Spaces

Emergencies will be handled by the competent person or ranking person present with whomever is available to help. Actions to be taken during emergencies will be discussed regularly at weekly safety meetings.

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Whenever an emergency situation develops the person in charge will:

• Arrange for medical treatment and administer first aid.

• Secure the area tightly and quickly.

• Give information regarding the situation to authorized representatives of CHA.

To ensure that proper emergency services are supplied promptly, CHA. will:

• Post, inside the clean room, a list of emergency phone numbers, along with the location of the nearest phone.

• Delegate responsibility for making emergency phone calls. The ranking person will be responsible for this duty.

• The employee emergency action plan will be reviewed regularly and, when necessary, adjusted to provide maximum effectiveness.

Emergency Procedures

Local medical emergency personnel, both ambulance crews and fire department will be notified prior to commencement of Survey activities as to the likelihood of having to handle contaminated or injured workmen and shall be advised on safe decontamination.

Employees shall be trained in evacuation procedures in the event of work-area emergencies.

For Non-Life-Threatening injuries:

Employees injured or otherwise incapacitated shall decontaminate themselves following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers, if necessary, before exiting the regulated area to obtain proper medical treatment.

For Life-threatening injuries:

Worker decontamination shall take least priority after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove them from the regulated area and secure proper medical treatment.

Slips, Trips and Falls:

All equipment introduced into the work area will be inspected to ensure proper working order. Ladders will be wood or fiberglass and special attention will be paid to ensure that the rungs and legs are not cracked or broken. Defective or broken ladders are not allowed on the work site and must be disposed of immediately.

It is the competent person’s responsibility to make sure the ladders are used for the manufactured purpose only. Step ladders are to be used in the fully extended position only. At no time will employees be allowed to lean the ladders against walls, pipes or other surfaces to stand on. At no time will employees be allowed to stand on the top

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rung. Care will be taken to ensure the ladder is in the fully extended position and on a flat, stable surface.

6.0 DETAILED SAMPLING SAFETY/HEALTH PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES

Samples for asbestos analysis will be collected by an EPA-certified and state-licensed inspector. Proper safety measures such as wetting the material before sampling, cleaning up the area by wet-wiping any resulting residual debris, and wearing any necessary personal protective equipment, will be employed. Coring tools and knives will be utilized to be certain of sampling the entire thickness of a material. All samples will be placed in appropriately labeled airtight containers for shipment to the laboratory. All asbestos bulk samples will be held for 30 days at the NVLAP accredited laboratory prior to disposal of the samples by the lab in accordance with applicable state regulations in an asbestos landfill.

All sampling will be conducted in an appropriate and safe manner that protects hospital employees, patients, and visitors from any potential exposure to airborne asbestos. It has always been the policy of CHA to safely and effectively handle the asbestos samples which are obtained during the course of an inspection.

7.0 ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING PROCEDURES

Steps for sampling surfacing materials are set forth below:

1. Spread the plastic drop cloth and set up other equipment (e.g., ladder).

2. Put on protective gloves. Note: respiratory protection is not required for OSHA Class 3 work with a negative exposure assessment (NEA) conducted for similar work.

3. Label container with its identification number and record number, sample location, and type of material sampled on a sampling data form.

4. Photograph and mark the location of the sample on the sampling diagram and record the sample identification number on the plan diagram as well.

5. Lightly moisten area where sample is to be extracted (wet wipe).

6. Extract sample using a clean knife to cut out or scrape off a small piece of the material.

Penetrate all layers of material.

7. Place sample in a 6-mil plastic bulk sample container and seal it tightly.

8. Wipe the exterior of the container with a wet wipe to remove any material which may have adhered to it during sampling.

9. Clean tools with wet wipes to clean all debris.

10. Fill hole with caulking compound.

11. Repeat the above steps at each sample location. Place sample containers in plastic bags for shipment to NVLAP Accredited Laboratory for analysis.

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SECTION 07 84 00

FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide UL or equivalent approved firestopping system for the closures of openings in walls, floors, and roof decks against penetration of flame, heat, and smoke or gases in fire resistant rated construction.

B. Provide UL or equivalent approved firestopping system for the closure of openings in walls against penetration of gases or smoke in smoke partitions.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Sustainable

Design Requirements.

B. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealants and application.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:

1. Volatile organic compounds per volume as specified in

PART 2 - PRODUCTS.

C. Installer qualifications.

D. Inspector qualifications.

E. Manufacturers literature, data, and installation instructions for types of firestopping and smoke stopping used.

F. List of FM, UL, or WH classification number of systems installed.

G. Certified laboratory test reports for ASTM E814 tests for systems not listed by FM, UL, or WH proposed for use.

H. Submit certificates from manufacturer attesting that firestopping materials comply with the specified requirements.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials in their original unopened containers with manufacturer’s name and product identification.

B. Store in a location providing protection from damage and exposure to the elements.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. FM, UL, or WH or other approved laboratory tested products will be acceptable.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FM Global according to FM Global 4991 or been evaluated by UL and found to comply with UL’s “Qualified Firestop Contractor Program Requirements.” Submit qualification data.

C. Inspector Qualifications: Contractor to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports. The inspector to meet the criteria contained in ASTM E699 for agencies involved in quality assurance and to have a minimum of two years’ experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems, products, and assemblies. The inspector to be completely independent of, and divested from, the Contractor, the installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of material or item being inspected. Submit inspector qualifications.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

E84-20 .................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

E699-16 ................Standard Specification for Agencies Involved in

Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of

Manufactured Building Components

E814-13a(2017) .........Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems

E2174-20a ..............Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of

Installed Firestop Systems

E2393-20 ...............Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of

Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and

Perimeter Fire Barriers

C. FM Global (FM):

Annual Issue Approval Guide Building Materials

4991-13 ................Approval of Firestop Contractors

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Annual Issue Building Materials Directory

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E. Annual Issue Fire Resistance Directory

723-Edition 11(2018) ...Standard for Test for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

1479-04(2015) ..........Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops

F. Intertek Testing Services - Warnock Hersey (ITS-WH):

Annual Issue Certification Listings

G. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

40 CFR 59(2014) ........National Volatile Organic Compound Emission

Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRESTOP SYSTEMS

A. Provide either factory built (Firestop Devices) or field erected

(through-Penetration Firestop Systems) to form a specific building system maintaining required integrity of the fire barrier and stop the passage of gases or smoke. Firestop systems to accommodate building movements without impairing their integrity.

B. Through-penetration firestop systems and firestop devices tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479 using the "F" or "T" rating to maintain the same rating and integrity as the fire barrier being sealed. "T" ratings are not required for penetrations smaller than or equal to 101 mm (4 inches) nominal pipe or 0.01 square meter (16 square inches) in overall cross sectional area.

C. Firestop sealants used for firestopping or smoke sealing to have the following properties:

1. Contain no flammable or toxic solvents.

2. Release no dangerous or flammable out gassing during the drying or curing of products.

3. Water-resistant after drying or curing and unaffected by high humidity, condensation or transient water exposure.

4. When installed in exposed areas, capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface.

5. VOC Content: Firestopping sealants and sealant primers to comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA Method 24):

a. Sealants: 250 g/L.

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b. Sealant Primers for Nonporous Substrates: 250 g/L.

c. Sealant Primers for Porous Substrates: 775 g/L.

D. Firestopping system or devices used for penetrations by glass pipe, plastic pipe or conduits, unenclosed cables, or other non-metallic materials to have following properties:

1. Classified for use with the particular type of penetrating material used.

2. Penetrations containing loose electrical cables, computer data cables, and communications cables protected using firestopping systems that allow unrestricted cable changes without damage to the seal.

E. Maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke development of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Material to be an approved firestopping material as listed in UL Fire Resistance Directory or by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

F. FM, UL, or WH rated or tested by an approved laboratory in accordance with ASTM E814.

G. Materials to be nontoxic and noncarcinogen at all stages of application or during fire conditions and to not contain hazardous chemicals.

Provide firestop material that is free from Ethylene Glycol, PCB, MEK, and asbestos.

H. For firestopping exposed to view, traffic, moisture, and physical damage, provide products that do not deteriorate when exposed to these conditions.

1. For piping penetrations for plumbing and wet-pipe sprinkler systems, provide moisture-resistant through-penetration firestop systems.

2. For floor penetrations with annular spaces exceeding 101 mm

(4 inches) or more in width and exposed to possible loading and traffic, provide firestop systems capable of supporting the floor loads involved either by installing floor plates or by other means acceptable to the firestop manufacturer.

3. For penetrations involving insulated piping, provide through-penetration firestop systems not requiring removal of insulation.

2.2 SMOKE STOPPING IN SMOKE PARTITIONS

A. Provide silicone sealant in smoke partitions as specified in Section

07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

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B. Provide mineral fiber filler and bond breaker behind sealant.

C. Sealants to have a maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

D. When used in exposed areas capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Submit product data and installation instructions, as required by article, submittals, after an on-site examination of areas to receive firestopping.

B. Examine substrates and conditions with installer present for compliance with requirements for opening configuration, penetrating items, substrates, and other conditions affecting performance of firestopping.

Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove dirt, grease, oil, laitance and form-release agents from concrete, loose materials, or other substances that prevent adherence and bonding or application of the firestopping or smoke stopping materials.

B. Remove insulation on insulated pipe for a distance of 150 mm (6 inches) on each side of the fire rated assembly prior to applying the firestopping materials unless the firestopping materials are tested and approved for use on insulated pipes.

C. Prime substrates where required by joint firestopping system manufacturer using that manufacturer’s recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto exposed surfaces.

D. Masking Tape: Apply masking tape to prevent firestopping from contacting adjoining surfaces that will remain exposed upon completion of work and that would otherwise be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods used to remove smears from firestopping materials. Remove tape as soon as it is possible to do so without disturbing seal of firestopping with substrates.

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3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Do not begin firestopping work until the specified material data and installation instructions of the proposed firestopping systems have been submitted and approved.

B. Install firestopping systems with smoke stopping in accordance with FM, UL, WH, or other approved system details and installation instructions.

C. Install smoke stopping seals in smoke partitions.

3.4 CLEAN-UP

A. As work on each floor is completed, remove materials, litter, and debris.

B. Clean up spills of liquid type materials.

C. Clean off excess fill materials and sealants adjacent to openings and joints as work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials approved by manufacturers of firestopping products and of products in which opening and joints occur.

D. Protect firestopping during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances or from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so that they are without deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated firestopping immediately and install new materials to provide firestopping complying with specified requirements.

3.5 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

A. Do not conceal or enclose firestop assemblies until inspection is complete and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. Furnish service of approved inspector to inspect firestopping in accordance with ASTM E2393 and ASTM E2174 for firestop inspection, and document inspection results. Submit written reports indicating locations of and types of penetrations and type of firestopping used at each location; type is to be recorded by UL listed printed numbers.

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SECTION 07 92 00

JOINT SEALANTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section covers interior and exterior sealant and their application, wherever required for complete installation of building materials or systems.

1.2 RELATED WORK (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):

A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

B. Firestopping Penetrations: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience and who has specialized in installing joint sealants similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in joint-sealant installations with a record of successful in-service performance. Submit qualification.

B. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of joint sealant through one (1) source from a single manufacturer.

C. Product Testing: Obtain test results from a qualified testing agency based on testing current sealant formulations within a 12-month period.

1. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified according to ASTM C1021.

2. Test elastomeric joint sealants for compliance with requirements specified by reference to ASTM C920, and where applicable, to other standard test methods.

3. Test other joint sealants for compliance with requirements indicated by referencing standard specifications and test methods.

D. Lab Tests: Submit samples of materials that will be in contact or affect joint sealants to joint sealant manufacturers for tests as follows:

1. Adhesion Testing: Before installing elastomeric sealants, test their adhesion to protect joint substrates according to the method in

ASTM C794 to determine if primer or other specific joint preparation techniques are required.

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2. Compatibility Testing: Before installing elastomeric sealants, determine compatibility when in contact with glazing and gasket materials.

3. Stain Testing: Perform testing per ASTM C1248 on interior and exterior sealants to determine if sealants or primers will stain adjacent surfaces. No sealant work is to start until results of these tests have been submitted to the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) and the COR has given written approval to proceed with the work.

1.4 CERTIFICATION:

A. Contractor is to submit to the COR written certification that joints are of the proper size and design, that the materials supplied are compatible with adjacent materials and backing, that the materials will properly perform to provide permanent watertight, airtight or vapor tight seals (as applicable), and that materials supplied meet specified performance requirements.

1.5 SUBMITTALS:

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:

1. Volatile organic compounds per volume as specified in

PART 2 - PRODUCTS.

C. Installer qualifications.

D. Contractor certification.

E. Manufacturer's installation instructions for each product used.

F. Cured samples of exposed sealants for each color.

G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Primers

2. Sealing compound, each type, including compatibility when different sealants are in contact with each other.

H. Manufacturer warranty.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Environmental Limitations:

1. Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under following conditions:

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a. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint sealant manufacturer or are below

4.4 degrees C (40 degrees F).

b. When joint substrates are wet.

B. Joint-Width Conditions:

1. Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint widths are less than those allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for applications indicated.

C. Joint-Substrate Conditions:

1. Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until contaminants capable of interfering with adhesion are removed from joint substrates.

1.7 DELIVERY, HANDLING, AND STORAGE:

A. Deliver materials in manufacturers' original unopened containers, with brand names, date of manufacture, shelf life, and material designation clearly marked thereon.

B. Carefully handle and store to prevent inclusion of foreign materials.

C. Do not subject to sustained temperatures exceeding 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) or less than 5 degrees C (40 degrees F).

1.8 DEFINITIONS:

A. Definitions of terms in accordance with ASTM C717 and as specified.

B. Backing Rod: A type of sealant backing.

C. Bond Breakers: A type of sealant backing.

D. Filler: A sealant backing used behind a back-up rod.

1.9 WARRANTY:

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

Construction".

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warranty their sealant for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer warranty.

1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

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

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

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C509-06 ................Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and

Sealing Material

C612-14 ................Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal

Insulation

C717-14a ...............Standard Terminology of Building Seals and

Sealants

C734-06(R2012) .........Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of

Latex Sealants after Artificial Weathering

C794-10 ................Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric

Joint Sealants

C919-12. ...............Use of Sealants in Acoustical Applications.

C920-14a ...............Elastomeric Joint Sealants.

C1021-08(R2014) ........Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building

Sealants

C1193-13 ...............Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants.

C1248-08(R2012) ........Test Method for Staining of Porous Substrate by

Joint Sealants

C1330-02(R2013) ........Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use with Cold

Liquid Applied Sealants

C1521-13 ...............Standard Practice for Evaluating Adhesion of

Installed Weatherproofing Sealant Joints

D217-10 ................Test Methods for Cone Penetration of

Lubricating Grease

D1056-14 ...............Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—

Sponge or Expanded Rubber

E84-09 .................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

C. Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI).

D. The Professionals’ Guide

E. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

40 CFR 59(2014) ........National Volatile Organic Compound Emission

Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SEALANTS:

A. Exterior Sealants:

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1. S-#1 Vertical surfaces, provide non-staining ASTM C920, Type S or M, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT.

2. S-#2 Horizontal surfaces, provide ASTM C920, Type S or M, Grade P, Class 25, Use T.

3. Provide location(s) of exterior sealant as follows:

a. Joints formed where frames and subsills of windows, doors, louvers, and vents adjoin masonry, concrete, or metal frames.

Provide sealant at exterior surfaces of exterior wall penetrations.

b. Metal to metal.

c. Masonry to masonry or stone.

d. Stone to stone.

e. Cast stone to cast stone.

f. Masonry expansion and control joints.

g. Wood to masonry.

h. Masonry joints where shelf angles occur.

i. Voids where items penetrate exterior walls.

j. Metal reglets, where flashing is inserted into masonry joints, and where flashing is penetrated by coping dowels.

B. Floor Joint Sealant:

1. ASTM C920, Type S or M, Grade P, Class 25, Use T. S-#2

2. S-#2 Provide location(s) of floor joint sealant as follows.

a. Seats of metal thresholds exterior doors.

b. Control and expansion joints in floors, slabs, ceramic tile, and walkways.

C. Interior Sealants:

1. VOC Content of Interior Sealants: Sealants and sealant primers used inside the weatherproofing system are to comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, (EPA

Method 24):

a. Architectural Sealants: 250 g/L.

b. Sealant Primers for Nonporous Substrates: 250 g/L.

c. Sealant Primers for Porous Substrates: 775 g/L.

2. S-#3 Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces: ASTM C920, Type S or M, Grade

NS, Class 25, Use NT.

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3. S-#3 Food Service: Use a Vinyl Acetate Homopolymer, or other low

VOC, non-toxic sealant approved for use in food preparation areas.

4. Provide location(s) of interior sealant as follows:

a. Typical narrow joint 6 mm, (1/4 inch) or less at walls and adjacent components.

b. Perimeter of doors, windows, access panels which adjoin concrete or masonry surfaces.

c. Interior surfaces of exterior wall penetrations.

d. Joints at masonry walls and columns, piers, concrete walls or exterior walls.

e. Perimeter of lead faced control windows and plaster or gypsum wallboard walls.

f. Exposed isolation joints at top of full height walls.

g. Joints between bathtubs and ceramic tile; joints between shower receptors and ceramic tile; joints formed where nonplanar tile surfaces meet.

h. Joints formed between tile floors and tile base cove; joints between tile and dissimilar materials; joints occurring where substrates change.

i. Behind escutcheon plates at valve pipe penetrations and showerheads in showers.

D. Acoustical Sealant:

1. Conforming to ASTM C919; flame spread of 25 or less; and a smoke developed rating of 50 or less when tested in accordance with

ASTM E84. Acoustical sealant have a consistency of 250 to 310 when tested in accordance with ASTM D217; remain flexible and adhesive after 500 hours of accelerated weathering as specified in ASTM C734;

and be non-staining.

2. Provide location(s) of acoustical sealant as follows:

a. Exposed acoustical joint at sound rated partitions.

b. Concealed acoustic joints at sound rated partitions.

c. Joints where item pass-through sound rated partitions.

2.2 COLOR:

A. Sealants used with exposed masonry are to match color of mortar joints.

B. Sealants used with unpainted concrete are to match color of adjacent concrete.

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C. Color of sealants for other locations to be light gray or aluminum, unless otherwise indicated in construction documents.

2.3 JOINT SEALANT BACKING:

A. General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are compatible with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other joint fillers; and are approved for applications indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.

B. Cylindrical Sealant Backings: ASTM C1330, of type indicated below and of size and density to control sealant depth and otherwise contribute to producing optimum sealant performance:

1. Type C: Closed-cell material with a surface skin.

C. Elastomeric Tubing Sealant Backings: Neoprene, butyl, EPDM, or silicone tubing complying with ASTM D1056 or synthetic rubber (ASTM C509), nonabsorbent to water and gas, and capable of remaining resilient at temperatures down to minus 32 degrees C (minus 26 degrees F). Provide products with low compression set and of size and shape to provide a secondary seal, to control sealant depth, and otherwise contribute to optimum sealant performance.

D. Bond-Breaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape recommended by sealant manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint-filler materials or joint surfaces at back of joint where such adhesion would result in sealant failure. Provide self-adhesive tape where applicable.

2.4 WEEPS:

A. Weep/Vent Products: Provide the following unless otherwise indicated or approved.

1. Round Plastic Tubing: Medium-density polyethylene, 10 mm (3/8-inch)

OD by thickness of stone or masonry veneer.

2.5 FILLER:

A. Mineral fiberboard: ASTM C612, Class 1.

B. Thickness same as joint width.

C. Depth to fill void completely behind back-up rod.

2.6 PRIMER:

A. As recommended by manufacturer of caulking or sealant material.

B. Stain free type.

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2.7 CLEANERS-NON POROUS SURFACES:

A. Chemical cleaners compatible with sealant and acceptable to manufacturer of sealants and sealant backing material. Cleaners to be free of oily residues and other substances capable of staining or harming joint substrates and adjacent non-porous surfaces and formulated to promote adhesion of sealant and substrates.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION:

A. Inspect substrate surface for bond breaker contamination and unsound materials at adherent faces of sealant.

B. Coordinate for repair and resolution of unsound substrate materials.

C. Inspect for uniform joint widths and that dimensions are within tolerance established by sealant manufacturer.

3.2 PREPARATIONS:

A. Prepare joints in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and

SWRI (The Professionals’ Guide).

B. Clean surfaces of joint to receive caulking or sealants leaving joint dry to the touch, free from frost, moisture, grease, oil, wax, lacquer paint, or other foreign matter that would tend to destroy or impair adhesion.

1. Clean porous joint substrate surfaces by brushing, grinding, blast cleaning, mechanical abrading, or a combination of these methods to produce a clean, sound substrate capable of developing optimum bond with joint sealants.

2. Remove loose particles remaining from above cleaning operations by vacuuming or blowing out joints with oil-free compressed air. Porous joint surfaces include but are not limited to the following:

a. Concrete.

b. Masonry.

c. Unglazed surfaces of ceramic tile.

3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.

4. Clean nonporous surfaces with chemical cleaners or other means that do not stain, harm substrates, or leave residues capable of interfering with adhesion of joint sealants. Nonporous surfaces include but are not limited to the following:

a. Metal.

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b. Glass.

c. Porcelain enamel.

d. Glazed surfaces of ceramic tile.

C. Do not cut or damage joint edges.

D. Apply non-staining masking tape to face of surfaces adjacent to joints before applying primers, caulking, or sealing compounds.

1. Do not leave gaps between ends of sealant backings.

2. Do not stretch, twist, puncture, or tear sealant backings.

3. Remove absorbent sealant backings that have become wet before sealant application and replace them with dry materials.

E. Apply primer to sides of joints wherever required by compound manufacturer's printed instructions or as indicated by pre-construction joint sealant substrate test.

1. Apply primer prior to installation of back-up rod or bond breaker tape.

2. Use brush or other approved means that will reach all parts of joints. Avoid application to or spillage onto adjacent substrate surfaces.

3.3 BACKING INSTALLATION:

A. Install backing material, to form joints enclosed on three sides as required for specified depth of sealant.

B. Where deep joints occur, install filler to fill space behind the backing rod and position the rod at proper depth.

C. Cut fillers installed by others to proper depth for installation of backing rod and sealants.

D. Install backing rod, without puncturing the material, to a uniform depth, within plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch) for sealant depths specified.

E. Where space for backing rod does not exist, install bond breaker tape strip at bottom (or back) of joint so sealant bonds only to two opposing surfaces.

3.4 SEALANT DEPTHS AND GEOMETRY:

A. At widths up to 6 mm (1/4 inch), sealant depth equal to width.

B. At widths over 6 mm (1/4 inch), sealant depth 1/2 of width up to 13 mm

(1/2 inch) maximum depth at center of joint with sealant thickness at center of joint approximately 1/2 of depth at adhesion surface.

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3.5 INSTALLATION:

A. General:

1. Apply sealants and caulking only when ambient temperature is between

5 degrees C and 38 degrees C (40 degrees and 100 degrees F).

2. Do not install polysulfide base sealants where sealant may be exposed to fumes from bituminous materials, or where water vapor in continuous contact with cementitious materials may be present.

3. Do not install sealant type listed by manufacture as not suitable for use in locations specified.

4. Apply caulking and sealing compound in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

5. Avoid dropping or smearing compound on adjacent surfaces.

6. Fill joints solidly with compound and finish compound smooth.

7. Tool exposed joints to form smooth and uniform beds, with slightly concave surface conforming to joint configuration per Figure 5A in

ASTM C1193 unless shown or specified otherwise in construction documents. Remove masking tape immediately after tooling of sealant and before sealant face starts to “skin” over. Remove any excess sealant from adjacent surfaces of joint, leaving the working in a clean finished condition.

8. Finish paving or floor joints flush unless joint is otherwise detailed.

9. Apply compounds with nozzle size to fit joint width.

10. Test sealants for compatibility with each other and substrate. Use only compatible sealant. Submit test reports.

11. Replace sealant which is damaged during construction process.

B. Weeps: Place weep holes and vents in joints where moisture may accumulate, including at base of cavity walls, above shelf angles, at all flashing, and as indicated on…