QRC ARSR SPECIFICATIONS QRC-1505568.pdf

QRC ARSR

Fire and Life Safety Upgrades

SPECIFICATIONS

Benton Radar Site, Pennsylvania

QRC- 1505568

03/04/2019

QRC-1505568

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION TITLE

01 00 00 General Conditions

01 73 29 Cutting, Coring, Patching

07 84 00 Firestopping

09 91 00 Painting

28 31 00 Fire Detection & Alarm System

SECTION 01 00 00 – FIRE LIFE SAFETY GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. The Contractor shall perform all work contained on Drawing Series QRC-1505568 in accordance with the instructions given in these specifications.

1. All devices, system(s) components, equipment and materials furnished and installed shall be new and listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) for their intended use. All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations the ULI listing limitations and the contract documents. The Contractor shall provide evidence, with the submittal, of listings of all proposed equipment and combinations of equipment.

2. All devices, system(s) components, equipment and materials furnished and installed shall be of types or models approved the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and as required by NFPA Standards for use in systems and occupancies of this type and shall be reviewed and approved by the FAA.

3. It is intended that the work performed pursuant to these specifications be complete in every respect, resulting in system(s) components installed entirely in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) listings.

4. All requirements of these Specifications modified by any addenda, change orders, written approvals and written instructions issued by the COR, if any, shall be as specifically identified by Section and Paragraph in those addenda, change orders, written approvals and written instructions. Approvals of submittals are subject to additional limitations described elsewhere in these Specifications.

5. Specification section 01 00 00 Fire Life Safety Upgrades pertains to the entire fire life safety upgrade as referenced in the Scope of Work. In addition the requirements set forth in all enclosed specification sections shall comply with all documents referenced under Section 1.2.

6. The work includes providing all associated equipment and appurtenances, as indicated in the Scope of Work document. Provide each system complete and ready for operation.

Equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection and testing shall be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of the appropriate NFPA document, except as modified herein.

7. It is further intended that upon completion of this work, the CO be provided with:

a. Complete information and record drawings describing and depicting the entire system(s) as installed including all information necessary for maintaining, troubleshooting and/or expanding the system(s) at a future date.

b. Complete documentation of system(s) testing as described below.

c. Certification that the entire system(s) has been inspected, tested and is installed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations, ULI listings, these specifications and is in proper working order.

B. Project Scope of Work

1. Life safety upgrades including the following:

a. Firestopping of through penetrations and joints.

b. Completion of fire rated construction where barriers have been compromised

c. Installation of smoke-tight gaskets.

d. Installation of new make-up air louver / damper in E/G Room exterior wall.

e. Replacement of existing doors with fire resistance rated, self-closing and latching doors.

f. Installation of emergency lights and exit signs.

g. Installation of padding and “Low Headroom” sign.

h. Covering of existing wood on exterior walls with gypsum.

2. Additions, relocations, and deletions to the existing fire alarm system.

3. Installation of a residential kitchen hood suppression system.

4. Installation of a sign “FIRE HYDRANT NOT IN USE”.

5. Demolition of combustible construction.

6. Demolition and re-building of the Fourth Floor Kitchen.

C. Project Schedule

1. The work described in this Specification shall have the following schedule. This schedule will be adhered to throughout the project unless modified by the CO and documented in writing.

a. Authorization to proceed: ________

b. Bid documents issued: ________

c. Site inspection and obtain drawings: ________

d. Pre-bid meeting: ________

e. Receipt of bids: ________

f. Submittal of Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: ________

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings and data sheets: ________

h. Submittal of Metal raceway Fill Calculations: ________

i. Submittal of Transition Plan: ________

j. Pre-construction meeting: ________

k. Submittal of Test Record: ________

l. Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI): ________

m. *Project completion: ________

* Project completion includes final acceptance of the system by the COR and receipt of all submittals and materials required in this Specification.

1.2 REFERENCES

1. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications listed below are referenced as the latest edition published as of the date of this document. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

FAA CRITERIA

FAA-C1217f Electrical Work, Interior FAA-STD-019 Lightning Protection, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding Requirements for Facilities

Specification section 01 73 29 Cutting, Coring, and Patching Specification section 07 84 00 Firestopping Specification section 09 91 00 Painting Specification section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm System

FM GLOBAL (FMG)

FM P7825 Approval Guide

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 - 2011 National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 - 2013 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A - 2012 Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101 - 2012 Life Safety Code

NFPA 780 - 2011 Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (ULI)

UL FPED - 2012 Fire Protection Equipment Directory

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

NECA 1 ANSI Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in

Electrical Contracting

NECA 101 ANSI Standard for Installing Steel Conduit

NECA 305 ANSI Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices

B. Important Addresses and Contacts

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at Job Site

2. FAA Regional Office (RO) Safety Office

3. Project Engineer

1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Permits

1. In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions and the appendix sections shall be considered to be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Please note this provision is not typical and is a requirement to install a fire alarm system for the FAA. Please take time to read the appendix sections. If there is a conflict within the referenced NFPA standards or between the NFPA standards and the federal, state or local codes, and the contract documents, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately bring the conflict to the attention of the COR for resolution.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing of all documents, paying all fees (including, but not limited to plan checking and permit) and securing all permits, inspections and approvals necessary for conducting this work.

B. Contractor Qualifications

1. The Contractor shall confirm in writing that they have a service and installation organization that is fully equipped, factory trained and manufacturer certified, which has engaged in the installation and services in the type of equipment submitted for at least five (5) years.

2. System layout, configuration and job site supervision shall be by a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Engineering Technician (minimum Level III), trained by the manufacturer of the system equipment to be installed and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Job site supervisor shall be present on-site at all times during programming, circuit interconnection, panel termination, testing and acceptance activities. The job site supervisor shall be the same person throughout the duration of the project. The job site supervisor shall have a cellular phone or pager at all times and provide the number to the COR.

3. Contractors installing through-penetration firestop systems shall be factory trained and certified by the manufacturer of the firestopping product. The contractor shall submit for review and acceptance, a copy of the certification and manufacturer’s training certificate for installation/application of the firestopping product.

1.4 WORKING CONDITIONS

A. Pre-Bid

1. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to inspect the job site and become familiar with the conditions under which the work will be performed. Inspection of the building may be made at a time designated by the COR.

2. A pre-bid meeting will be held to familiarize prospective Contractors with the project.

Failure to attend the pre-bid meeting may be considered cause for rejection of the Contractor’s bid.

B. Drawings

1. Existing drawings that are in the possession of the FAA will be available to the Contractor by appointment and at the pre-bid meeting. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to review the existing drawings for the purpose of preparing their bid. Copies of the existing drawings will be made available by the FAA, at cost, to the Contractor upon request. The FAA makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any drawings.

C. Pre-Construction Meeting

1. The selected Contractor will be responsible for attending a mandatory pre-construction meeting. The pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled by the COR at a time acceptable to the COR and the Contractor.

D. Weekly Construction Meetings

1. Beginning upon authorization to proceed, the Contractor shall submit weekly construction reports for review during the weekly construction/coordination meetings.

Construction coordination meetings will be scheduled by the COR. These reports shall include:

a. An updated (current) construction schedule to include Trade coordination.

b. A description of the work completed during the preceding week.

c. A description of the work to be completed during the next two weeks.

d. Proposed system commissioning and test schedules.

e. A running list of all outstanding items, Contractor requests for information, or problems requiring investigation, interpretation, resolution and/or coordination by the CO. Each item listed shall be uniquely dated and numbered for reference and shall be dropped from the list when resolved.

f. Written documentation (copies) of all directions, approvals, changes, requests for proposal, responses to Contractor requests for information, etc., issued to the Contractor by the COR, relative to performance of the work.

g. Record Drawings shall be presented for review at each weekly meeting and shall reflect the work of the previous week.

2. The Contractor shall prepare meeting minutes and a copy shall be provided to the COR within two (2) working days of the meeting. The meeting minutes shall include all project discrepancies noted during the meeting and the review of record drawings. The frequency of required meetings may be increased or decreased, at the COR’s option, if warranted by the progress of the project.

E. Working Hours

1. All work shall be conducted during normal working hours; Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM through 5:30 PM except as otherwise noted, by properly coordinating the work with the CO. Noise restrictions do apply, and will be explained at the pre-bid meeting;

unless special permission is obtained from the COR to accommodate such work. Work that must be performed after normal working hours shall be scheduled with the COR at least fifteen (15) days prior to work and shall be subject to approval by the COR.

F. Coordination of Work

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for prior coordination of all work and demolition with the COR as well as work with other trades.

2. The contractor shall plan on a daily coordination meeting with the COR to discuss the coordination of the project.

3. The existing fire life safety systems shall remain operational until the new fire life safety systems have been installed and partially tested as outlined in the Installation Phasing Plan and preliminarily accepted by the COR. Upon partial acceptance of a new fire life safety system by the COR, the Contractor shall remove the existing components identified on the drawings to be demolished, including all devices, wire/cable, pipe, etc. All unused raceways shall be demolished unless directed otherwise by the COR. All areas where portions of the existing fire life safety systems are removed shall be repaired to match the surrounding areas. All repairs shall be subject to approval by the COR.

G. Delivery and Storage

1. Deliver materials to the site in original unopened containers or bags bearing the name of manufacturer, product name, type, grade and ULI Classification and/or FM Approval Mark, if applicable.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate storage of fire life safety upgrade materials and equipment with the COR. If directed to, the Contractor shall provide an outside, locked storage area. This area shall be the only area authorized for storage. Storage of products shall comply with manufacturer’s requirements for each product. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all materials in storage against damage. The COR may reject any materials that are damaged. Storage shall be in an area protected from weather, moisture, and freezing.

H. Assumption of Titles

1. In return for progress payments made to the Contractor by the FAA during the course of the work, the FAA shall assume title to all new systems, components, equipment, and devices as they are delivered to the job site, installed and put into service.

2. Assumption of title for new systems, components, equipment, and devices by the FAA shall not imply acceptance of those systems, components, equipment, and devices by the FAA nor shall it relieve the Contractor from his obligation to meet all requirements of these specifications.

3. The FAA reserves the right to make beneficial use of all new systems, components, equipment and devices, as those systems, components, equipment and devices are put into service, throughout the installation period. Such beneficial use shall not imply acceptance of those systems, components, equipment and devices by the CO and the COR, nor shall it relieve the Contractor from his obligation to meet all requirements of these Specifications. Beneficial use of the system(s) shall not cause the warranty period to begin prior to the FAA's final acceptance or successful completion of Contractor’s Acceptance Inspection (CAI).

I. Removal of Debris and Salvage

1. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all waste and debris. All debris shall be disposed of offsite. The Contractor shall remove rubbish and debris resulting from his work on a daily basis. Rubbish not removed by the Contractor will be removed by the FAA and back-charged to the Contractor. Removal of debris and rubbish from the premises shall be coordinated with the COR.

2. The COR must approve the salvage of any existing equipment. The existing equipment being removed shall not be disposed of until the COR has inspected the equipment and approved its disposal.

J. Contractor Proposed Alternatives

1. Substitutions or alternatives proposed to the COR after the Contract has been awarded shall be reviewed by the COR. The COR shall recommend acceptance or rejection of such proposals and shall record all time used in the evaluation of proposed substitutions or alternatives. The Contractor shall be responsible for the COR’s labor and expenses for review of the proposed substitutions or alternatives, regardless of whether or not the COR approves the change. Such extra fees shall be deducted from payments to the Contractor.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General

1. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall submit to the COR six (6) complete sets of submittals containing each item listed below.

2. The COR shall review and recommend, accept, reject or take other appropriate action on the Contractor's submittals including shop drawings, documentation, record drawings, system certification reports and Test Records. This review is to verify conformance to project contract documents to include design concepts expressed in the contract documents. This action shall be taken with all reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the work, while allowing adequate time to permit complete review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details (i.e., dimensions) or for substantiating installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the Contractor, all of which remain the Contractor's responsibility to the extent required by the contract documents. Review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions of construction, means, methods, techniques, sequences of procedures, or approval of a specific assembly of which the item is a part. The Contractor shall attach copies of all approvals and instructions to his weekly construction reports required elsewhere in these Specifications.

3. Only complete submittals or resubmittals will be reviewed. Incomplete submittals or resubmittals will be returned to the Contractor, within seven (7) working days, without being reviewed. Contractor review of all submittals for completeness, accuracy and consistency, prior to submission, is required. The contractor may be held financially responsible for delays due to incorrect or incomplete submittals by the COR.

4. If submittals, upon review by the COR, are found not to conform to the requirements of the contract documents, the Contractor shall be required to resubmit with modifications.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the COR’s and the FAA's extra costs, including labor and expenses, for subsequent review(s) beginning with the first re-submittal of rejected submittals necessitated by the Contractor's failure to make the requested modifications. The FAA shall deduct such extra fees from payments to the Contractor.

Acceptance of the submittals by the FAA shall, in no case, relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to meet the requirements of this specification.

B. Quality Assurance

1. The Contractor shall submit with his bid, for review and acceptance, a list of Technicians who will be on-site or have a level of responsibility and involvement with this project. A copy of each Technician’s NICET Certification and manufacturer’s training certificate for the system to be installed as identified in Section 1.3 of this specification shall be included with the submittal documents. This information shall be provided with the first submittal.

C. Subcontractors

1. Contractor shall submit with his bid, a list of all proposed subcontractors.

2. Any electrical subcontractor(s) shall:

a. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.

b. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of electrical wiring and system components of this type and be familiar with NFPA 70, FAA Guidelines (as referenced in Section 1.2 of this specification), federal laws and all other applicable codes.

3. Any firestopping subcontractor(s) shall:

a. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.

b. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of through-penetration firestopping systems and/or the application of spray-applied or trowel-applied fireproofing of the types to be used in this project and be familiar with the appropriate NFPA documents, FAA Guidelines (as referenced in Section 1.2 of this specification), federal laws and all other applicable codes.

c. Have worked on five or more similar large projects in the last five (5) years. Names, locations, contacts and phone numbers for five (5) of these projects shall be provided with the bids.

D. Equipment Lists

1. The Contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days after contract award, a detailed equipment list, identifying types, models and quantities of all materials, devices and equipment proposed. This submittal shall include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, and materials proposed. Evidence of ULI listings and local approvals shall be submitted with the data sheets.

2. When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed product shall be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means. Submittals that do not clearly show the products to be used shall be rejected.

E. Unit Cost Pricing Schedule

1. The Contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days after contract award a Unit Cost Pricing Schedule for all equipment proposed. Include equipment information and unit prices for any manufacturer specific equipment that is necessary to system(s) operation.

Also, include technician man-hour cost for NICET Level technicians and electrical installers.

F. Work Schedule/Production Schedule

1. The Contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed work schedule, delivery dates and representative chart. This schedule shall indicate the time necessary for:

a. Shop drawing submittals.

b. Project start-up.

c. Equipment delivery.

d. Rough in of system components.

e. Equipment Installation.

f. Contractor testing.

g. Record drawings and reports.

h. Final acceptance tests.

i. Project completion.

2. The Contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed production schedule which shall indicate the time necessary for:

a. Details of work items.

b. Manloadings.

c. Scheduled activities.

3. The project completion date shall be the date when the COR has accepted the project and has received all materials included in the contract documents. The project completion date shall be the same as that listed in Section 1.1 or as modified by the COR. The proposed work schedule will be reviewed and finalized during the pre-construction meeting and will be updated at each weekly construction coordination meeting.

G. Transition Plan or (Phasing Plan)

1. Prior to installation, but within 30 days after site visit, the Contractor shall submit the proposed installation-phasing plan required in the scope of work, along with other required submittals.

2. The phasing plan shall indicate the schedule for installation of all new equipment/components and removal of existing equipment/components.

3. The Contractor shall obtain final approval of the Installation Phasing Plan from the COR prior to commencement of any work.

H. Permits, Licenses and Certificates

1. Prior to start of installation, the Contractor shall obtain and submit copies of all permits, licenses, certificates and approvals necessary to conduct this work.

I. Shop Drawings and system component data sheets

1. Prior to installation, but within 30 days after site visit, the Contractor shall submit system component data sheets, shop drawings and installation manuals/instructions detailing the manufacturer’s installation recommendations for all equipment to be installed, to the COR for approval. Installation shall not begin prior to the receipt of approved shop drawings.

2. The submittal shall include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, material and wire/cable proposed. Evidence of UL listings and local approvals shall be submitted with the data sheets.

3. The shop drawings shall consist of the following:

a. Name, location (including street address) of FAA facility. Each drawing shall also have a compass showing north and a graphical indicator of scale used (1/4 inch = 1 foot minimum).

b. Provide the locations of all walls, partitions extending to within 18 inches of the ceiling and exits. Include details of ceiling construction.

c. A drawing legend sheet identifying all symbols, abbreviations and conventions used.

d. Clean architectural floor plans, free of all non-fire and life safety related details, drawn to scale of no less than 1/4” = 1 foot with a title block on each drawing. Floor plan drawings required for this submittal shall be generated using the bid drawings as background and shall be prepared in Microstation or Microstation compatible format, as required by the FAA. All sheets shall be 24”x36” in size (minimum).

e. Each drawing shall be cross-referenced to all related drawings and specific drawing details as necessary for the submittal as a whole to clearly depict the proposed installation. Each drawing shall show revision number and date indicated in the title block. Revisions shall be clouded or otherwise highlighted between submissions. Revisions made without clouding or other highlights will not be reviewed and any approval of the revised drawings will not apply to those unnoted revisions.

f. The Contractor will not be authorized to start installation until all of the shop drawings and data sheets are received, reviewed and approved in writing by the COR and the appropriate FAA representatives.

g. All drawings shall be reviewed and checked for accuracy meeting these project documents prior to submission.

J. Raceway Fill Calculations

1. The Contractor shall submit raceway fill calculations with the shop drawings submittal.

Raceway fill calculations shall be presented in chart form and shall indicate the cross-sectional area percent fill for the maximum number of every combination of wire/cable conductors in each size of raceway used in the system. A maximum of 40 percent fill is allowed. Metal raceway fill calculations shall be provided on the drawings.

K. Training Agenda

1. The Contractor shall submit a proposed DRAFT training agenda for the COR’s review within 30 days after site visit. The FINAL, approved training agenda shall be submitted twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the CAI. Training shall include all system operational functions needed by building and security personnel.

L. Contractor Record Drawings (As-Builts)

1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record (as-built) set of approved shop drawings which shall be marked to show each and every change made to the fire life safety components discussed in the Scope of Work document from the original approved shop drawings. This shall not be construed as authorization by the FAA to deviate from or make changes to the approved shop drawings without written instruction from the FAA in each case. This set of drawings shall be used only as a record set. These drawings shall be made available to the CO, or other FAA representative at each scheduled construction meeting and upon request.

2. Upon completion of the work, the record set of drawings shall be used to prepare complete, accurate final record (as-built) drawings reflecting any and all changes and deviations made to the fire life safety system(s). The Contractor shall submit draft copies of record drawings to the FAA for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the CAI.

Following the FAA's review and acceptance of the draft record drawings, and before final approval, (no later than seven (7) days after the CAI) bond record drawings shall be delivered to the COR. Also provide one (1) set of bound, 11”x17”, plasticized (laminated) copies of all drawings and wiring diagrams.

3. Provide draft and final contract record drawings on CD-ROM in Microstation or Microstation compatible format.

M. Test Record

1. System certification and documentation of system testing required by other sections of this specification shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the CAI.

2. Test Records include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Documentation of pre-acceptance testing conducted by the Contractor.

b. Fire alarm system Inspection and Test Record

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Warranty Period

1. The Contractor shall warranty all materials and workmanship during the installation period and a period of one (1) year, beginning from the date of final acceptance by the FAA (immediately after the Contractor Acceptance Inspection, or Combined CAI / JAI).

The Contractor shall be responsible during the design, installation, testing and warranty periods for any damage caused by him or his subcontractors or by defects in his or his subcontractors' work, materials, or equipment.

B. Emergency Service

1. The Contractor shall provide emergency repair service for the system, at no cost to the FAA, within four hours of a request for such service by the FAA during both the installation and the warranty periods. This service shall be provided on a 24-hour per day, seven days per week basis.

2. Acceptable response shall be considered as follows:

a. A technical support telephone call to the designated FAA party from a technician meeting the minimum qualifications outlined by this specification, within one (1) hour of a request.

b. Physical response to the facility, by a technician meeting the minimum qualifications, within four (4) hours of the original request.

c. Any response time greater than that above shall be considered deficient unless specifically permitted by the COR within the first sixty (60) minutes of a maintenance request.

1.7 FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given by the COR following a successful CAI.

This shall include the observation of complete work, inspection and testing per this specification, and approval in writing by the COR. All required submittals shall have been provided to, reviewed and accepted in writing by the COR including:

1. System(s) components operation and maintenance manuals.

2. Warranties.

3. Contractor record drawings and CD’s.

4. System(s) Certification

5. System(s) Test Records.

6. Spare parts.

7. Special tools.

8. Training.

1.8 TRAINING

A. Timing

1. The Contractor shall conduct two (2) training sessions of four (4) hours each to familiarize the FAA personnel with the features, operation, and maintenance of the new systems.

Training sessions shall be scheduled with the FAA at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the COR.

B. Agenda

1. The Contractor shall submit a DRAFT and FINAL training agenda as identified in the Submittals section herein this specification.

1.9 SPECIAL TOOLS

A. Special Tools and Keys

1. The Contractor shall supply as a part of the contract, three (3) complete sets of any special tools or keys necessary for normal operation and maintenance of the system. Provide all special tools at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to CAI.

B. Special Testers, Programmers and Other Equipment

1. Where the following components are used, the Contractor shall provide one (1) of each.

These include but are not limited to:

a. Smoke detector testers and/or diagnostic equipment.

b. Extension poles.

c. Device calibrators.

d. Screw drivers for all types of tamper resistant screws used in the installation.

e. Devices for mounting or removing detector heads on both typical and high ceilings.

f. Approved detector cleaning equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. The job site supervisor shall examine daily all areas in which the work will be performed on the day prior to beginning work. The supervisor shall immediately report unsatisfactory working conditions to the COR for resolution. The supervisor shall not proceed with the work until all unsatisfactory working conditions have been corrected.

B. Prior to any work on site, the Contractor shall fully inspect the facility and its systems to document damage, or non-functional or non-complying facilities. Any and all deficiencies not specifically described by the Contractor in a report after such inspection shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair or replace during construction.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Provide and install the system(s) component(s) in accordance with the Scope of Work document, the plans and specifications, all applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations.

Upon completion, the Contractor shall so certify in writing to the COR.

1. Installation of equipment and devices that pertain to other work in the contract shall be closely coordinated with other contractors. Locations of all equipment and system components are subject to the approval of the COR.

2. All holes made by the Contractor in any wall, ceiling or floor shall be patched by the Contractor, restoring the walls, ceilings, floors to their original condition of fire resistance and integrity as required by other parts of this Specification and applicable codes.

3. All piping and raceway shall be installed at a height so as not to obstruct any portion of a window, doorway, stairway or passageway, and shall not interfere with the operation of any mechanical or electrical equipment.

4. System riser(s) shall be installed in mechanical raceways, located to avoid physical harm.

They shall be routed as indicated.

5. Contractor is responsible for protecting smoke detectors during construction. These detectors shall be covered during construction. All such covers shall be removed upon completion of work.

6. All systems, components, equipment, devices, conductors, and other fire protection appurtenances shall be installed and dressed in a workman-like manner, so as to maintain such equipment readily identifiable, accessible and serviceable. Any equipment not installed in this manner will be replaced and reinstalled at the Contractor’s expense and to the satisfaction of the COR.

3.3 TESTING

A. System Tests

1. All system(s)/system(s) testing shall be scheduled with the COR; testing will be scheduled during off duty operating hours or periods of low activity hours. The Contractor shall post suitable signs at least 24 hours prior to, and shall maintain during testing which indicate the date and time system(s)/system(s) testing is to occur. The signs shall be located in stair lobbies and other suitable locations deemed suitable by the COR so as to notify occupants of the testing. All system(s)/system(s) testing shall be conducted as per the requirements of the applicable NFPA code and the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Contractor shall provide the COR with written certification that the installation, operation and performance of all equipment has been inspected and tested and certified by a signature of a manufacturer’s certified representative. The manufacturer’s certified representative shall specifically certify the system, equipment, devices, components and program software are in accordance with applicable codes, the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL Listings, these specifications, and is in proper working order.

3. The Contractor shall perform a pre-acceptance test to ensure system(s)/system(s) operation and compliance with the referenced codes and this specification. The Contractor’s Test Records and certifications as required above shall be submitted to the COR at least seven (7) days prior to CAI. The Contractor shall provide a written request for a CAI, at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to testing.

B. Acceptance Testing

1. Upon completion of the installation and prior to the CAI, the Contractor shall perform and document, in an approved format, system tests as required herein. All acceptance tests shall be performed in the presence of the COR or its designated representatives.

2. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, coordination and personnel necessary to perform and document all required tests. All test equipment shall be subject to the approval of the COR.

C. Final Inspection and Acceptance Tests

1. The Contractor shall arrange with the CO for final inspection and witnessing of the final acceptance tests. The COR will witness the final acceptance test. The Contractor shall provide at least fourteen (14) calendar days written notice for all tests or as otherwise specified herein.

2. At the completion of all testing defects and malfunctions shall be corrected. If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the FAA’s designated representative shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours with written explanation addressing the contractor’s proposed corrective measures.

3. If after being advised by the Contractor that the work is completed and ready for test, the work has not been completed or the final acceptance tests are unsatisfactory as determined by the COR, the Contractor shall be responsible for the CO’s and the FAA’s extra expenses including labor, plus all expenses and costs for re-inspection and witnessing the re-testing of the work. Failure of the Final Acceptance Test shall invalidate the Contractor's System Certification, in which case re-certification (including 100% Contractor retesting) and a repeat of the Final Acceptance Test shall be required at no additional cost to the FAA. Such extra fees shall be deducted from the payments made by the FAA to the Contractor.

4. The Contractor shall provide the CO with an Inspection and Test Record, and record drawings at the successful completion of the Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI).

END OF SECTION 01 00 00

SECTION 01 73 29 – CUTTING, CORING, AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A. WORK INCLUDED

1. Cutting, coring, or demolition and patching of existing walls, ceilings or floors required to:

a. Install the specified work.

b. Remove and replace defective work or work not conforming to contract requirements.

c. Remove samples of installed work as required for testing or inspection.

2. Providing and maintaining proper safety barricades and dustproof and weatherproof barriers.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to any cutting, coring or demolition which affects the structural safety of the project, but within thirty (30) calendar days after site data collection visit, work of another contractor, existing occupied spaces or the safety of the public or FAA's employees, contractor shall submit written notice to COR requesting consent to proceed with the work, including the following:

1. Area affected.

2. Reason for cutting, coring or demolition

3. Proposed method of cutting, coring or demolition and patching.

4. Shop drawings, indicating work required.

5. Methods of protecting exposed work, the public and FAA's employees.

B. Contractor is not to proceed with the work until the COR has approved the submittals, inspected the protection provided and given permission to proceed with the work.

1.03 PROTECTION

A. Provide and maintain protection for existing construction which is to remain, adjacent property, the public and FAA’s employees.

B. Provide all barricades, lights, signals and other protection, which may be required by federal, state and local laws or ordinances and maintain same for the full period of the operation.

C. Provide and maintain temporary weather-tight and/or dust-tight protection, as approved by the COR, for openings which expose the existing or new construction and equipment to weather or separate that portion of FAA’s existing occupancy (which will remain in operation during construction) from new construction areas.

1. Temporary barriers shall be of noncombustible or flame retardant-treated materials.

2. Where applicable, protection may be removed for working purposes and then replaced at end of each day's work.

3. Temporary protection in the construction area shall remain in place until the COR authorizes removal of such protection.

1.04 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Details of existing construction to be removed, altered, or reused furnished by FAA are for contractor's convenience. FAA assumes no responsibility of accuracy of details.

B. Contractor will be permitted to make his own investigation of existing conditions, when he visits site during the bid period.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

Replacement or repair materials shall match those of the existing adjacent surfaces.

A. Finished surfaces shall be repaired to match existing finished surfaces.

B. All surfaces, walls, floors and ceilings shall be repaired to maintain their integrity and fire resistance.

C. Materials containing asbestos shall not be permitted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Contractor is to inspect the work during cutting, coring or demolition and patching.

B. After cutting, coring or demolition work is completed, contractor is to inspect conditions affecting installation of new products.

3.02 PREPARATION

Prior to cutting, coring, or demolition, provide the following:

A. Shoring, bracing and support as required to maintain structural integrity of project.

B. Protection from elements.

C. Other protection indicated in Request to Proceed given to FAA.

3.03 PERFORMANCE

A. Perform operations in such manner as to avoid hazards to persons and property and interference with the use of adjacent areas or interruption of free passage to and from such areas. Take care to prevent the spread of dust and flying particles.

B. Execute cutting, coring demolition and debris removal work in a careful and orderly manner. Accumulation of rubbish will not be permitted.

C. Restore work which has been cut or removed and install new products to provide completed work in accordance with contract requirements.

D. Refinish entire surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish.

1. Continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection of surfaces.

2. Assembly, refinish entire assembly.

E. No utilities shall be interrupted without first notifying the COR and having concurrence with the interruption. Provide temporary support for utilities whose support is disturbed by removal work. Coordinate with related trades any disconnecting and rerouting of existing services.

3.04 OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

A. Removed materials shall become property of the contractor and shall be removed from the premises and legally disposed of.

3.05 CLEAN-UP

The areas of cutting, coring, demolition and debris removal, inside and outside the building shall be left in a safe and clean condition suitable for the installation of new work.

END OF SECTION 01 73 29

SECTION 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to install firestopping in locations indicated on the drawings and specified herein. Firestopping shall be provided for all through-penetrations of fire resistance rated assemblies. Fire-resistant joint systems shall be provided at construction joints and gaps in fire resistance rated assemblies.

The contractor is responsible to determine the location of all fire resistance rated assemblies that require firestopping and fire-resistant joint assemblies.

B. Firestopping shall consist of furnishing and installing tested and listed/approved firestop systems, combination of materials, or devices to form an effective barrier against the spread of flame, smoke and gases, and maintain the integrity of fire resistance rated walls, barriers, partitions, floors, and floor/ceiling assemblies, including through-penetrations and construction joints and gaps. Through-penetrations include the annular space around pipes, tubes, conduit, wires, cables, vents and other penetrating items. Construction joints include those used to accommodate expansion, contraction, wind, or seismic movement; firestopping material shall not interfere with the required movement of the joint. Gaps requiring firestopping include gaps between the curtain wall and the floor slab and between the top of the fire-rated walls and the roof or floor deck above.

4.2 REFERENCES – SEE DIVISION 1

4.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Construction Gap: An open joint between adjacent assemblies; may be a moving joint or static opening, without penetrating items.

B. Fire-resistance rated: Having the ability to withstand the effects of a design fire for a specified time period, as determined by qualified testing.

C. Fire-resistance rated assembly: A floor, wall, or other partition able to withstand a design fire and hose stream test without failure.

D. Fire resistance rating: The time, in hours, for which the rated assembly can withstand the effects of a design fire without burn-through or structural failure.

E. Fire-resistant joint system: Joints installed in or between fire-resistance rated walls, floor or floor/ ceiling assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies. Includes joints at Exterior curtain wall/floor intersections.

F. Firestop: A means of sealing openings in fire-resistance rated assemblies to preserve or restore the fire resistance rating.

G. Firestop system: Specific firestop material or materials, which when installed in openings in a specific rated assembly, achieve the performance required.

H. Listing: The current, published listing of a system in a qualified listing agency’s directory.

I. Listing Agency: Independent testing agency that has conducted tests and classified firestop systems for particular applications, which conducts routine in-plant follow-up inspections, and which lists tested systems in a published directory.

J. Penetrating Item: A pipe, duct, conduit, cable tray, cable, or other element passing through an opening in a fire-resistance rated assembly. This is also called the penetrant.

K. Through-Penetration: A hole through a rated assembly made to accommodate the passage of a penetrating item or an empty hole made for another purpose and not repairable using the original materials of construction.

4.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Workmanship

1. Installation shall conform to requirements of qualified designs or manufacturer approved modifications, as supported by engineering reports.

B. Installer qualifications

1. The Contractor shall engage an experienced installer who is factory trained and certified by the manufacturer of the firestopping material to install such systems. The Contractor shall submit proof of manufacturer training and certification to install firestop and smoke-stop systems. A manufacturer’s willingness to sell its firestopping products to the Contractor or to an installer engaged by the Contractor does not in itself confer qualification on the buyer. The Installer shall have been trained by a direct representative of the manufacturer (not distributor or agent) in the proper selection and installation procedures.

2. Installer shall have successfully completed, within the last 3 years, at least three firestop projects similar in type and size to this project and shall be certified by the manufacturer for the installation of the firestop systems to be used on this project. Installer shall provide descriptions of past projects, along with references and contact information.

4.5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Upon direction of the FAA, meet at the Project site with the COR, installer, installer of each component of associated work, Engineer, joint/through-penetration firestop system manufacturer’s representative, and other representatives directly concerned with performance of the work, including any governing authorities.

B. Review foreseeable methods and procedures related to fire-resistive joint systems and through-penetration firestop systems work, including but not limited to the following:

1. Inspect and discuss condition of substrate, joints, and penetrations.

2. Review of locations requiring firestopping and fire-resistive joints.

3. Review fire-resistive joint and through-penetration firestop system requirements

(drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s written instructions).

4. Review required submittals, both completed and yet to be completed.

5. Review and finalize construction schedule related to work and verify availability of materials, installer’s personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

6. Review required inspection, testing, certifying, and material usage accounting procedures.

C. Contractor shall record discussions of conference including decisions and agreements (or disagreements) reached, and furnish copy of record to each party attending. If substantial disagreements exist at the conclusion of the conference, determine how the disagreements will be resolved and set a date for a reconvening conference.

4.6 SUBMITTALS

A. General

1. Prior to installation, but within 30 calendar days after contract award, submit to the COR 6 complete sets containing each item listed below.

2. The COR will recommend “accept/reject” or take other appropriate action on the submittals including shop drawings, samples, documentation and as-built drawings. This review is to verify conformance to project specifications and design concepts expressed in the contract documents. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details (i.e., dimensions) or for substantiating installation or performance of the products used by the Contractor, all of which remain the Contractor’s responsibility to the extent required by the contract documents. Review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions of construction, means, methods, techniques, sequences of procedures, or approval of a specific assembly of which the item is a part.

3. If submittals are found not to conform to the requirements of these specifications, the Contractor shall be required to resubmit with modifications.

4. Acceptance of the submittals by the COR, shall, in no case, relieve the Contractor from his responsibility to meet the requirements of this specification.

B. Data Sheets

1. Submit manufacturer’s product literature for each type of firestop device and system to be installed. All literature shall include the UL Classification mark or other qualified Listing Agency’s approval. Literature shall indicate product characteristics, typical uses, performance and limitation criteria, test data, and storage requirements. Include a copy of the firestop system listing from the Listing Agency’s published directory. Where “engineered systems” are used, provide a copy of the manufacturer’s written documentation on the engineered system.