630001_SCAT_Vault_Rm-_Project_Manual-_PERMIT_SET-Updated_250709.pdf

Sarasota County Public Transit

Vault Room Improvements

Construction Documents

Breeze Transit

5303 Pinkney Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34233

PROJECT MANUAL

May 10, 2024

Centerpointe Corporate Park

375 Essjay Road

Suite 200

Williamsville, New York 14221 www.wendelcompanies.com

716.688.0766

Project No. 630001 http://www.wendelcompanies.com/

Wendel Project No. 630001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

014100 Special Inspections

014100a Statement

014100b Schedule

014100c Final Report

DIVISION 02- EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 Demolition

DIVISION 03- CONCRETE

033000 Cast in Place Concrete

DIVISION 04- MASONRY

040513 Mortar Grout and Masonry Accessories

042000 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05- METALS

051200 Structural Steel

053100 Steel Deck

054000 Cold Formed Metal Framing

055000 Miscellaneous Metals

055213 Pipe and Tube Railings

DIVISION 06- WOOD, PLASSTICS AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

074293 Soffit Panels

075423 Thermoplastic Polyolefin

076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

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079200 Joint Sealants

079500 Expansion Control

DIVISION 08- OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors Frames and Hardware

DIVISION 09- FINISHES

092400 Cement Plastering

095113 Acoustical Panel Ceiling

099123 Interior Painting

099600 High-Performance Coatings

DIVISION 31- EARTHWORK

312000 Earth Moving

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000 – 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the

Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Architect, Owner, Commissioning Authority, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

4. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Architect.

C. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

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D. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

E. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

F. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

G. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, or that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

H. Experienced: Unless otherwise indicated in individual Specification sections, when used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: For integrated exterior and or laboratory mockups, provide plans, sections, and elevations, indicating materials and size of mockup construction.

1. Indicate manufacturer and model number of individual components.

2. Provide axonometric drawings for conditions difficult to illustrate in two dimensions.

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1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities.

B. Qualification Data: For Contractor's quality-control personnel.

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

D. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3. Description of test and inspection.

4. Identification of applicable standards.

5. Identification of test and inspection methods.

6. Number of tests and inspections required.

7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, and not less than seven calendar days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to Architect. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified full-time personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

1. Project quality-control manager may also serve as Project superintendent.

C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process. Indicate qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review.

D. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:

1. Contractor-performed tests and inspections including subcontractor-performed tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections.

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2. Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on the

"Statement of Special Inspections." Refer to Section 014100 “Special Inspections and

Structural Testing”.

3. Owner-performed tests and inspections indicated in the Contract Documents, including tests and inspections indicated to be performed by the Commissioning Authority, if applicable.

E. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing and inspection specified. Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups.

F. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Include work Architect has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other

Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other

Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of technical representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

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5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

F. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

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1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction shall supersede requirements for specialists.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

H. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

I. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this

Project.

J. Preconstruction Testing: Where testing agency is indicated to perform preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods, comply with the following:

1. Contractor responsibilities include the following:

a. Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction.

b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

c. Provide sizes and configurations of test assemblies, mockups, and laboratory mockups to adequately demonstrate capability of products to comply with performance requirements.

d. Build site-assembled test assemblies and mockups using installers who will perform same tasks for Project.

e. Build laboratory mockups at testing facility using personnel, products, and methods of construction indicated for the completed Work.

f. When testing is complete, remove test specimens, assemblies, and mockups; do not reuse products on Project.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Architect and Commissioning

Authority, if applicable, with copy to Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the

Contract Documents.

K. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

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1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by

Architect.

2. Notify Architect seven calendar days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

3. Employ supervisory personnel who will oversee mockup construction. Employ workers that will be employed during the construction at Project.

4. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

5. Obtain Architect's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction.

a. Allow seven calendar days for initial review and each re-review of each mockup.

6. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

7. Demolish and remove mockups when directed unless otherwise indicated.

L. Integrated Exterior Mockups: Construct integrated exterior mockup as indicated on Drawings.

Coordinate installation of exterior envelope materials and products for which mockups are required in individual Specification Sections, along with supporting materials.

M. Room Mockups: Construct room mockups incorporating required materials and assemblies, finished according to requirements. Provide required lighting and additional lighting where required to enable Architect to evaluate quality of the Work. Provide room mockups of the following rooms:

N. Laboratory Mockups: Comply with requirements of preconstruction testing and those specified in individual Specification Sections.

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

2. Payment for these services will be made from testing and inspecting allowances, as authorized by Change Orders.

3. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are

Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of

Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

2. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

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a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

3. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

4. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

5. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract

Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

6. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections.

D. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

E. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

F. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect, Commissioning Authority if applicable, and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Architect, Commissioning Authority if applicable, and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

G. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

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3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

H. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

I. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services required by the Contract Documents. Coordinate and submit concurrently with

Contractor's construction schedule. Update as the Work progresses.

1. Distribution: Distribute schedule to Owner, Architect, Commissioning Authority if applicable, testing agencies, and each party involved in performance of portions of the

Work where tests and inspections are required.

1.11 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Refer to Specification Section 014100 “Special Inspections and

Structural testing”.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

A. Test and Inspection Log: Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following:

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Architect.

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection.

B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and revisions as they occur. Provide access to test and inspection log for Architect's and Commissioning Authority's, if applicable, reference during normal working hours.

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3.2 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other

Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for cutting and patching in Section 017300 "Execution."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS & STRUCTURAL TESTING 014100 –1

SECTION 014100 – SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL TESTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide Special Inspections and Structural Testing in accordance with Chapter 17 of the 2023

Florida Building Code.

B. Special Inspections and Structural Testing shall be in accordance with CASE National Practice

Guideline for Special Inspections.

C. The program of Special Inspection and Structural Testing is a Quality Assurance program intended to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

D. This specification section is intended to inform the Contractor of the Owner’s quality assurance program and the extent of the Contractor’s responsibilities. This specification section is also intended to notify the Special Inspector, Testing Laboratory, and other Agents of the Special

Inspector of their requirements and responsibilities.

E. Related Specification Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for testing agency procedures and administrative requirements.

2. Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete” for material testing and other quality requirements.

3. Division 04 Section "Unit Masonry" for material testing and other quality requirements.

4. Division 05 Sections "Structural Steel Framing" and “Steel Decking” for material testing and other quality requirements.

5. Division 31 Section “Earth Moving” for materials notes and other quality requirements.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Required inspections and tests are described in the individual Specification Sections for the items to be inspected or tested and the “Schedule of Special Inspection Services”, which is included at the end of this Section.

B. The services and quantities of testing specified are approximate. Actual services and quantities of testing will be determined by the Owner and/or Structural Engineer of Record (SER) and

Construction Manager during construction.

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C. The Architect and Structural Engineer of Record (SER) will determine the locations for taking sample specimens for testing in accordance with the specifications.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Special Inspector shall be a licensed Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer who is approved by the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) and Building Official.

B. The Testing Laboratory and individual technicians shall be approved by the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) and Building Official.

C. The testing laboratory shall maintain a full-time licensed Professional Engineer or Structural

Engineer on staff who shall certify all test reports. The Engineer shall be responsible for the training of the testing technicians and shall be in responsible charge of the field and laboratory testing operations.

D. Special Inspections shall be performed by inspectors who are either licensed Professional

Engineers (P.E.), Structural Engineers (S.E.), or Engineers-In-Training (EIT) with an education and background in structural engineering except as indicated below.

1. Special Inspections of soils and foundations may be performed by inspectors with an education and background in geotechnical engineering in lieu of a background in structural engineering.

2. Technicians performing sampling and testing of concrete shall be ACI certified Concrete

Field Testing Technicians – Grade 1.

3. Inspectors performing inspections of concrete work such as inspections of concrete placement, batching, reinforcing placement, curing and protection, may be ACI certified

Concrete Construction Inspectors or ICC certified Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector in lieu of being a licensed P.E., S.E., or EIT.

4. Technicians performing visual inspection of welding shall be AWS Certified Welding

Inspectors or ICC certified Structural Welding Special Inspectors with one-year relevant experience, technicians performing non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, or dye-penetrant testing shall be certified as an ASNT-TC Level II or Level III technician.

5. Inspectors performing visual inspections of steel framing and high-strength bolting may be ICC certified Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector with one-year relevant experience, in lieu of being a licensed P.E., S.E., or EIT.

6. Inspectors performing inspections of masonry may be ICC certified Structural Masonry

Special Inspector with one-year relevant experience, in lieu of being a licensed P.E., S.E., or EIT.

7. Technicians performing standard tests described by specific ASTM Standards shall have training in the performance of such tests and must be able to demonstrate either by oral or written examination competence for the test to be conducted. They shall be under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer and shall not be permitted to independently evaluate test results.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. If requested, the Special Inspector and Testing Laboratory shall submit to the Owner, SER, and

Building Official for review, a copy of their qualifications which shall include the names and qualifications of each of the individual inspectors and technicians who will be performing inspections or tests.

B. The Special Inspector and Testing Laboratory shall disclose any past or present business relationship or potential conflict of interest with the Contractor or any of the Subcontractors whose work will be inspected or tested.

1.6 PAYMENT

A. The Owner shall engage and pay for the services of the Special Inspector, Agents of the Special

Inspector, and Testing Laboratory.

B. If any materials which require Special Inspections are fabricated in a plant which is not located within 100 miles of the project, the Contractor shall be responsible for the travel expenses of the

Special Inspector or Testing Laboratory.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any retesting or reinspection of work which fails to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.7 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Without exception, work which fails to comply with the requirements of the Contract

Documents or work which has not been inspected is to be immediately removed and replaced, at the Contractor’s cost.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Special Inspector and his agents so that the Special

Inspections and testing may be performed without hindrance.

C. The Contractor shall review the Statement of Special Inspections and shall be responsible for coordinating and scheduling inspections and tests. The Contractor shall notify the Special

Inspector or Testing Laboratory at least 24 hours in advance of a required inspection or test.

Uninspected work that required inspection may be rejected solely on failure of notification.

D. The Contractor shall provide incidental labor and facilities to provide access to the work to be inspected or tested, to obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of products to be tested, to facilitate tests and inspections, storage and curing of test samples.

1. Construct a storage box on site of sufficient size to store concrete cylinders which will afford protection as required by ASTM C 31.

2. Provide the laboratory with representative initial samples, in requested quantities.

3. When source, quality or characteristic of an approved material changes or indicates lack of compliance with Contract requirements, submit additional samples of materials to testing laboratory.

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4. Patch area where samples are taken for purposes of testing to the satisfaction of the

Architect and SER.

E. The Contractor shall keep at the project site the latest set of construction drawings, field sketches, approved shop drawings, and specifications for use by the inspectors and testing technicians.

F. The Special Inspection program shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his obligation to perform work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents or from implementing an effective Quality Control program. All work that is to be subjected to Special

Inspections shall first be reviewed by the Contractor’s quality control personnel.

G. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for construction site safety.

1.8 LIMITS ON AUTHORITY

A. The Special Inspector or Testing Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. The Special Inspector or Testing Laboratory will not have control over the Contractor’s means and methods of construction.

C. The Special Inspector or Testing Laboratory shall not be responsible for construction site safety.

D. The Special Inspector or Testing Laboratory has no authority to stop the work.

1.9 STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

A. The Statement of Special Inspections will be prepared by the Structural Engineer of Record

(SER) and shall be submitted with the application for Building Permit.

1.10 RECORDS AND REPORTS

A. Detailed daily reports shall be prepared for each inspection or test and submitted to the Special

Inspector. Reports shall include:

1. Date of test or inspection.

2. Name of inspector or technician.

3. Location of specific areas tested or inspected.

4. Description of test or inspection and results.

5. Applicable ASTM standard.

6. Weather conditions.

7. Signature of Special Inspector or Technician.

B. The Special Inspector shall submit interim reports to the Building Official, as required, which include all inspections and test reports received during that period. Copies shall be sent to the

Owner, SER, Architect, and Contractor.

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C. Any discrepancies from the Contract Documents found during a Special Inspection shall be immediately reported to the Contractor. If the discrepancies are not corrected, the Special

Inspector shall notify the Owner, SER, Architect, and Building Official. Reports shall document all discrepancies identified and the corrective action taken.

D. The Testing Laboratory shall immediately notify the Special Inspector and the SER by telephone, fax, or e-mail of any results which fail to comply with the requirements of the

Contract Documents.

E. Reports shall be submitted to the Special Inspector within 7 calendar days of the inspection or test. Hand written reports may be submitted if final typed copies are not available.

F. At the completion of the work requiring Special Inspections, each inspection agency and testing laboratory shall provide a statement to the Special Inspector that all work was completed in substantial conformance with the Contract Documents and that all appropriate inspections and tests were performed.

1.11 FINAL REPORT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

A. The Final Report of Special Inspections shall be completed by the Special Inspector and submitted to the Owner, Contractor, SER and Building Official prior to the issuance of a

Certificate of Use and Occupancy.

B. The Final Report of Special Inspections will certify that all required inspections have been performed and will itemize any discrepancies that were not corrected or resolved.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 014100

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Statement of Special Inspections

• Statement of Special Inspections •

Project: Vault Room Improvements

Location: 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233

Owner: Sarasota County Public Transit

Owner’s Address: 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233

Structural Engineer of Record: Wendel – Williamsville, NY

This Statement of Special Inspections is submitted as a condition for permit issuance in accordance with the Special Inspection requirements of the 2023 Florida Building Code. It includes a Schedule of Special Inspection Services applicable to this project as well as the name of the Special Inspector and the identity of other approved agencies intended to be retained for conducting these inspections.

The Special Inspector shall keep records of all inspections and shall furnish inspection reports to the Building Official, Structural Engineer and Architect of Record. Discovered discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Contractor for correction. If such discrepancies are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Building Official, Structural Engineer and Architect of Record. The Special Inspection program does not relieve the Contractor of his or her responsibilities.

Interim reports shall be submitted to the Building Official, Owner, Structural Engineer, and Architect of Record.

A Final Report of Special Inspections documenting completion of all required Special Inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy.

Job site safety and means and methods of construction are solely the responsibility of the Contractor.

Interim Report Frequency: Biweekly or per attached schedule.

Prepared by:

Design Professional Seal

(type or print name)

Signature Date

Owner’s Authorization: Building Official’s Acceptance:

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• Schedule of Special Inspections •

Sheet 1 of 6

Schedule of Special Inspection Services

The following sheets comprise the required schedule of special inspections for this project. The construction divisions which require special inspections for this project are as follows:

Soils and Foundations Cold-Formed Steel Framing

Concrete & Precast Construction Fire Resistant Material

Masonry Construction Wood Construction

Structural Steel Construction Exterior Insulation and Finish System

Steel Joist & Joist Girder Construction Smoke Control

Inspection Agents Firm Address

1. Special Inspector

2. Testing Laboratory

3. Testing Laboratory

4. Other

Note: The qualifications of all personnel performing Special Inspection activities are subject to the approval of the

Building Official.

The inspectors and testing agencies shall be engaged by the Owner or the Owner’s Agent, and not by the Contractor or

Subcontractor whose work is to be inspected or tested. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed to the Building

Official, prior to commencing work.

The credentials of all Inspectors and testing technicians shall be provided if requested.

It is recommended that the person administering the Special Inspections program be a Professional Engineer experienced in the design of buildings.

• Schedule of Special Inspection Services •

Schedule of Special Inspection Services Sheet 2 of 6

Minimum Qualifications Project: Vault Room Improvements

When the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) deems it appropriate that the individual performing a stipulated test of inspection have a specific certification or license as indicated below, such designation shall appear below the Agency

Number on the Schedule.

Key for Minimum Qualifications of Inspection Agents (where indicated on Schedules)

PE/SE Structural Engineer – a licensed SE or PE specializing in the design of building structures

PE/GE Geotechnical Engineer – a licensed PE specializing in soil mechanics and foundations

EIT Engineering in Training – a graduate engineer who has passed the FE exam

ACI-CFTT American Concrete Institute Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

ACI-CCI American Concrete Institute Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

ACI-LTT American Concrete Institute Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

ACI-STT American Concrete Institute Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician

AWS-CWI American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector

AWS/AISC-SSI American Welding Society Certified Structural Steel Inspector

ASNT American Society of Non-Destructive Testing - Level II or III

ICC-SMSI International Code Council Certified Structural Masonry Special Inspector

ICC -SWSI International Code Council Certified Structural Steel and Welding Special Inspector

ICC -SFSI International Code Council Certified Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector

ICC -PCSI International Code Council Certified Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector

ICC -RCSI International Code Council Certified Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

NICET-CT Concrete Technician – Levels I, II, III & IV

NICET -ST Soils Technician – Levels I, II, III & IV

NICET -GET Geotechnical Engineering Technician – Levels I, II, III & IV

EDI-EIFS EIFS Third Party Inspector

Note: The qualifications of inspection agents may be indicated on the Schedule in instances where the Structural

Engineer deems such requirements are appropriate.

Schedule of Special Inspection Services Sheet 3 of 6

Soils and Foundations Project: Vault Room Improvements

Verification & Inspection Task Continuous Periodic Referenced

Standard

Bldg Code

Reference

Agent No.

(Qualif.)

SOILS INSPECTIONS

Specification

Section 312000 1705.6

1. Verify materials below footings and foundations are adequate to achieve the design bearing capacity.

- X PE/GE

2. Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material.

- X PE/GE

3. Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials.

- X PE/GE

4. Verify use of proper materials, densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill.

X - PE/GE

5. Prior to placement of compacted fill, inspect subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly.

- X PE/GE

Schedule of Special Inspection Services Sheet 4 of 6

Concrete Construction Project: Vault Room Improvements

Standard

Bldg Code

Reference

Agent No.

(Qualif.)

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Specification

Section 033000 1705.3

1. Inspection of reinforcing steel, including prestressing tendons, and placement. - X

ACI 318 Ch. 20, 25.2, 25.3, 26.5.1-

26.5.3

1908.4

2. Inspect anchors cast in concrete. - X ACI 318: 17.8.2

3. Inspect anchors post-installed in hardened concrete members.

a. Adhesive anchors installed in horizontally or upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension loads.

b. Mechanical anchors and adhesive anchors not defined in section “a”.

X

ACI 318: 17.8.2.4

ACI 318: 17.8.2

4. Verifying use of required design mix. - X ACI 318: Ch. 19, 26.4.3, 26.4.4

1904.1, 1904.2, 1908.2, 1908.3

5. Prior to concrete placement, fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete.

X -

ASTM C 172

ASTM C 31

ACI 318: 26.4.5,

26.12

1908.10

6. Inspect concrete and placement for proper application techniques. X - ACI 318: 26.4.5

1908.6, 1908.7, 1908.8

7. Verify maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques.

- X

ACI 318: 26.4.7-

26.4.9 1908.9

8. Inspect formwork for shape, location and dimensions of concrete member being formed.

- X

ACI 318:

26.10.1(b)

Schedule of Special Inspection Services Sheet 5 of 6

Masonry Construction – Level B Project: Vault Room Improvements

Verification & Inspection Task

Frequency Reference for Criteria

Agent No.

(Qualif.) Continuous Periodic Bldg Code

Reference

ACI 530

ASCE 5

TMS 402

ACI 530.1

ASCE 6

TMS 602

1. Verify compliance with the approved submittals. - X Art. 1.5

2. As masonry construction begins, verify that the following are in compliance:

a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar. - X Art. 2.1 and

2.6 A

b. Construction of mortar joints. - X Art. 3.3 B

c. Location of reinforcement, connectors, and anchorages.

X Art. 3.4 and

3.6 A

3. Verify during construction:

a. Size and location of structural elements. - X Art. 3.3 F

b. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames or other construction.

- X Sec.

1.16.4.3, 1.17.1

c. Preparation, construction, and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40F) or hot weather (temperature above

90F).

- X Art. 1.8 C,

1.8 D

4. Prior to grouting, verify that the following are in compliance:

a. Grout space. - X Art. 3.2 D and 3.2 F

b. Grade, type, and size of reinforcement, anchor bolts, and anchorages.

c. Placement of reinforcement, connectors, and anchorages.

Sec. 1.16

Sec. 1.16

Art. 2.4 and

3.4

Art. 3.2 E, 3.4, 3.6 A

c. Proportions of site-prepared grout. - X Art. 2.6 B

d. Construction of mortar joints. - X Art. 3.3 B

5. Observe preparation of grout specimens, mortar specimens and/or prisms.

Art. 1.4 B

Schedule of Special Inspection Services Sheet 6 of 6

Structural Steel Construction Project: Vault Room Improvements

Standard

Bldg Code

Reference

Agent No.

(Qualif.)

STRUCTURAL STEEL CONSTRUCTION Specification

Section 051200

1705.2

1. Material verification of high-strength bolts, nuts, and washers:

a. Identification markings to conform to ASTM standards specified in the approved construction documents.

b. Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance required.

AISC 360, Section

A3.3;

Applicable ASTM material standards

2. Material verification of structural steel:

a. Identification markings to conform to ASTM standards specified in the approved construction

b. Manufacturers’ certified mill test reports.

M5.5;

Applicable ASTM material standards

3. Material verification of weld filler materials:

A3.5;

Applicable AWS A5 documents

a. Identification markings to conform to AWS specification in the approved construction

b. Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance required.

4. Inspection of welding: AWS D1.1 1705.2

a. Structural steel and cold-formed deck:

1) Complete and partial penetration groove welds. X -

2) Multi-pass fillet welds. X -

3) Single-pass fillet welds > 5/16. X -

4) Single-pass fillet welds < 5/16. - X

5) Floor and roof deck welds. - X AWS D1.3

5. Inspection of steel frame joint details for compliance with approved construction documents:

a. Details such as bracing and stiffening.

b. Member location.

c. Application of joint details at each connection.

Final Report of Special Inspections

• Final Report of Special Inspections •

Location: 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233

Owner: Sarasota County Public Transit

Owner’s Address: 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233

Special Inspector:

To the best of my information, knowledge and belief, the Special Inspections required for this project, and itemized in the Statement of Special Inspections submitted for permit, have between performed and all discovered discrepancies have been reported and resolved other than the following:

Comments:

(Attach continuation sheets if required to complete the description of corrections.)

Interim reports submitted prior to this final report form a basis for and are to be considered an integral part of this final report.

Respectfully submitted, Special Inspector

(Type or print name)

Signature Date Design Professional Seal

Copies:

Owner –

Construction Manager –

Architect of Record –

Structural Engineer of Record – Wendel

DEMOLOTION 02 41 00 - 1

SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Demolition of existing facilities.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Definitions:

1. Demolition: Complete removal and disposal of existing facilities from areas to be cleared and grubbed and from other areas shown.

2. Existing facilities include, but are not restricted to, buildings, sheds, railcar tracks, pavements, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, signs, posts, fences, drainage, concrete foundations, walls, sewage and other utility facilities, including underground and overhead utility appurtenances, located in the area to be cleared and grubbed.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Certification:

1. Submit copy of request to utility companies owning or agency controlling services and appurtenances affected by demolition work for discontinuance of services along with certificates of severance.

B. Permits:

1. Demolition permit from the jurisdictional agency.

2. Erosion and Sediment Control permit from the jurisdictional agency.

3. Permits and releases from each owner of property where demolition debris will be deposited absolving the Authority of responsibility in connection with such disposal.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall obtain special permits and licenses and give notices required for performance and completion of the demolition and removal work, hauling, and disposal of debris.

1.05 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. The Authority assumes no responsibility for the condition of the existing structures to be demolished.

B. Buildings:

1. Partial demolition of buildings in place.

2. If demolition work interferes with bus operations, provide and maintain surfaced areas at alternative locations or arrange rerouting with appropriate authorities for duration of work.

DEMOLOTION 02 41 00 - 2

C. Protection and Restoration:

1. Prevent damage to pipes, conduits, wires, cables and structures above and below ground which are not designated for removal.