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SPECIFICATION

December 1, 2023

Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL) CPC Vault Fire-stopping

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION December 1, 2023

ATLANTA ARTCC (ZTL) CPC VAULT FIRE-STOPPING

INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

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01 10 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

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Appendix

Fire-stopping Schedule

Basis of Design Product Cut-sheets

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SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings showing general outlines and details necessary for a comprehensive understanding of the work form a part of the Contract Documents. The total number and the titles of the drawings constituting the Drawings are given in the index of the Drawings. All work under the Contract must be performed in all respects in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. The Contract Documents provide for a complete work; and may have been prepared in divisions of various crafts, trades and other categories of work. The Contractor is responsible for the performance of all work under the Contract regardless of any such divisions; and must ensure that all of the work is performed and completed.

C. The FAA will provide the Contractor with an electronic copy of the construction drawings and specifications for the Contractor’s use during the execution of the Contract. The Contractor may reproduce these documents for its use during the performance of the work under this Contract.

D. The Contractor must maintain at the site, at all times, at least one (1) copy of Drawings, Specifications and all other Contract Documents, together with at least one (1) complete set of approved Shop Drawings and approved samples.

E. The Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all referenced standards cited are essential parts of the Contract requirements. A requirement occurring in one is as binding as though occurring in all. They are intended to be complementary and to describe and provide for a complete work.

F. On the drawings, calculated or figured dimensions must govern over scaled dimensions.

G. In the event of a conflict between commercially available or industry standard documents and specific requirements in FAA Orders and Notices, the more stringent shall apply.

H. The Contractor must not take advantage of any apparent error, omission, discrepancy, or ambiguity on the Drawings or Specifications. If any error, omission, discrepancy, or ambiguity is found by the Contractor in the Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor must refer the same to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to beginning work on affected task(s), for interpretation and decision, and such decision must be final.

I. The CO has the right to correct apparent errors or omissions in the Drawings and Specifications and to make such interpretations as he may deem necessary for the proper fulfillment of the Contract Documents. During the course of the work, should any conflicts, ambiguities, or

GENERAL CONDITIONS 01 00 00 -2 of 7 discrepancies be found that are not addressed or any discrepancies between the Drawings and the Specifications to which the Contractor has failed to call attention before submitting the offer, then the CO will interpret the intent of the Drawings and Specifications and the Contractor hereby agrees to abide by the CO’s interpretation and agrees to carry out the work in accordance with the decision of the CO. In such event the Contractor will be held to have included in the offer the most proper material and/or method of construction in order to fulfill the intent of the Contract Documents.

J. When a material, article, or equipment is designated by a brand name, and more than one brand name is listed, it shall be understood that the design is based on one of the brand name listed products. The contractor will be responsible for all coordination necessary to accommodate the material, article, or equipment actually being provided without additional cost to the government.

K. The organization of the specification into divisions, sections and articles, and the arrangement of drawings does not restrict or limit the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of work to be performed by any trade. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to inform and coordinate all work specified in all Sections with all sub-contractors, regardless of which Section the work is specified.

L. Product and Reference Standards:

1. When descriptive catalog designations including manufacturer’s name, product brand name, or model number are referred to in the Contract Documents, such designations shall be considered as being those found in industry publications of current issue on the date of the first advertisement for offers.

2. When standards of the Federal Government, State Department of Transportation, Standards Organization such as ASTM, AASHTO, AWS, or ANSI, trade societies, or trade associations are referred in the Contract Documents by specific date of issue, these must be considered a part of this Contract. When such references do not bear a date of issue, the current published edition on the date of the first advertisement for offers must be considered as part of the Contract.

3. Where in the Contract Documents an item is identified by a particular manufacturer’s name, model or other code it must be interpreted to include other manufacturers’ product of like and better or equivalent quality whether the words “or equal” are included or not.

4. Wherever a particular manufacturer’s product is required, to the exclusion of all others, appropriate language is included in the Contract Documents.

5. Wherever the terms, “as directed”, “ordered”, “permitted”, “designate”, “as approved”, “approved equal”, “or equal”, “acceptable” and or an approved substitution or other words of similar meaning which authorize an exercise of judgement are used in the Contract Documents, such judgment shall be vested only in the CO and/or designated FAA representative.

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1.2 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. No deviation from the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents will be permitted without the prior written approval of the CO.

1.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

A. At all times during performance of this contract, and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor must directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the CO and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

B. The Contractor must supervise and direct the Work, using the Contractor's best skill and attention. The Contractor must be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the Work under the Contract including coordination of the duties of all trades, unless the Contract Documents give other specific instructions concerning these matters.

C. The Contractor must control its operations and those of its Subcontractors and Suppliers to assure the least inconvenience to the traveling public. Under all circumstances, safety must be the most important consideration.

D. Contractor must lay out all work well enough in advance to avoid conflicts or interferences with other work in progress so that in case of interference the layout may be altered to suit the conditions, prior to the installation of any work and without additional cost to the FAA. The contractor must be responsible to coordinate all work and take all action as required to avoid conflicts between trades.

1.4 CORRESPONDENCE

A. Contract correspondence must be directed to the CO with a copy to the COR. Submittals will be sent direct to the COR with a copy of the transmittal letter to the CO.

1.5 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor must, within 10 calendar days after award, furnish to the CO with a copy to the COR, a list of subcontractors showing the type of work each will perform. If all subcontracts have not been awarded when the initial list is submitted, the Contractor must update the list.

1.6 WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. Items noted on the drawings, details, or schedules as "N.I.C.” (Not In Contract) are not included in this contract.

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B. FAA Furnished Insurance

1. FAA is not maintaining any insurance on behalf of Contractor covering against loss or damage to the Work or to any other property of Contractor. In the event Contractor maintains insurance against physical loss or damage to Contractor’s construction equipment and tools, such insurance must include an insurer's waiver of rights of subrogation in favor of FAA.

1.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Personnel List: Contractor must provide the COR with a list of Contractor's personnel who will require access to the site. The list must be kept current during project work.

B. Right to Search: Current procedures at FAA facilities located within airport boundaries include the "right to search". If in the judgment of the authorized security guard a cause to search a vehicle or the person of personnel exists, such search will be made.

1.8 EXISTING WORK

A. The disassembling, disconnecting, cutting, removal, or altering in any way of existing work must be carried on in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to all portions of existing work, whether they are to remain in place, be re-used in the new work, or be salvaged and stored.

B. All portions of existing work which have been cut, damaged, or altered in any way during construction operations must be repaired or replaced in kind in an approved manner to match existing or adjoining work. All work of this nature must be performed by the Contractor at his expense and must be as directed. Existing work must, at the completion of all operations, be left in a condition as good as existed before the new work started.

1.9 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SALVAGED

A. Except where specifically specified otherwise herein, or designated on the drawings, all existing materials and equipment which are required to be removed or disconnected to perform the work but are not indicated or specified for use in the new work, must become the property of the Contractor and must be disposed of properly. The Government may elect to salvage any or all materials removed by the Contractor by giving prior notice and pricing up materials at job site.

1.10 UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK

A. Uncovering Work

1. If any portion of the Work is covered contrary to the COR's request or to requirements

GENERAL CONDITIONS 01 00 00 -5 of 7 specifically expressed in the Contract Documents, it must, if required in writing by the COR be uncovered for his observation and be recovered (if corrections are not required) or be corrected, if applicable, at the Contractor's expense without change in the Contract Time or Amount.

B. Correction Of Work

1. The Contractor must promptly correct Work rejected by the COR or any governmental authority that fails to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether observed before or after Substantial Completion and whether or not fabricated, installed or completed. The Contractor must bear all costs of correcting such rejected Work, including additional testing and inspections and compensation for the COR's services and expenses incurred by the FAA.

2. If, within two years after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof, or after the date for commencement of warranties established above, or by terms of an applicable special warranty required by the Contract Documents, any of the work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor must correct it promptly after receipt of written notice from the FAA to do so unless the FAA has previously given the Contractor a written acceptance of that specific condition. This period of two years must be extended with respect to portions of Work first performed after Substantial Completion by the period of time between Substantial Completion and the actual performance of the Work. This obligation must survive acceptance of the Work under the Contract and termination of the Contract. The FAA must give such notice within a reasonable amount of time after discovery of the condition.

3. The Contractor must remove from the site portions of the Work that are not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and are neither corrected by the Contractor nor accepted by the FAA.

4. If the Contractor fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time, the FAA may correct it in accordance with General Provisions. If the Contractor does not proceed with correction of such nonconforming Work within a reasonable time fixed by written notice from the COR, the FAA may correct or remove such nonconforming work and all costs for such corrections or removals must be assessed against the Contractor.

5. The Contractor must bear the cost of correcting destroyed or damaged Work, whether completed or partially completed, of the FAA or separate contractors caused by the Contractor's performing correction or removal of Work which is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

6. Nothing contained herein must be construed to establish a period of limitation with respect to other obligations that the Contractor might have under the Contract Documents. Establishment of the time period of two years as described above relates only to the specific obligation of the Contractor to correct the Work, and has no relationship to the time within which the obligation to comply with the Contract Documents may be sought to be enforced, nor to the time within which proceedings may be commenced to establish the Contractor's liability and damages with respect to the Contractor's obligations other than specifically to correct the Work.

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1.11 DAMAGE TO SERVICES

A. Should Contractor damage or interrupt the operation of a utility service or facility by accident or otherwise, it must immediately notify in writing the FAA/operator, appropriate public safety authorities, and the COR and must take all reasonable measures to prevent further damage or interruption of service. Cooperate with the utility service or facility FAA and the COR continuously until such damage has been repaired and service restored.

1.12 FAILURE TO PROTECT PROPERTY

A. Contractor must not be entitled to any extension of time or compensation on account of Contractor’s failure to protect all facilities, equipment, materials and other property as described herein. All costs in connection with any Improvements or restoration necessary or required by reason of unauthorized obstruction, damage, or use must be borne by Contractor.

1.13 ASBESTOS AND LEAD FREE CERTIFICATION

A. FAA policy is that all new construction or repairs in or to its facilities be made without using asbestos or lead containing products. The Contractor must provide a letter on its company’s standard letter head stating that to the best of its knowledge no product or material used on this project contains asbestos or lead. The statement must include the name of the project and the contract number and must be signed by an officer of the company. Submission of this statement is a condition for final payment under the contract.

B. Verification: if the FAA suspects the presence of asbestos or lead in any contractor provided materials or product used on this project, then tests shall be performed on the material or product at the FAA’s discretion, means, and expense. If it is determined that the product or material does contain asbestos or lead, then the contractor shall remove the materials or product, and replace with equivalent performing materials or product at its own expense, including the cost of any retesting as necessary to confirm the absence of asbestos or lead containing materials or product.

C. Non – Compliance: if the Contractor fails to provide the above statement, then the FAA shall perform a survey by a qualified testing firm for asbestos and lead containing materials and product, to include laboratory testing, of all materials and product used by the contractor for this project, The costs for this survey and testing shall be deducted from the contractor’s final payment.

1.13 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS):

A. The Contractor must submit to the COR Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials and/or products utilized during the course of the project accomplishment. During the course of the project, both the Resident Engineer and the Contractor must routinely check products utilized on-site to ensure only products which have had MSDS submitted are utilized. Copies of

GENERAL CONDITIONS 01 00 00 -7 of 7 all MSDS must be turned over to the local FAA office for their records.

1.14 PERFORMANCE TIME:

A. The Contractor shall complete the work within a the stated performance period of the contract after Notice-To-Proceed. The time required for the Government to review, comment and approve the submittals, and equipment, and the ordering and shipping lead time will not be included in the Contractor’s performance time. Contractor shall submit construction schedule prior to Notice-To-Proceed.

B. Notice-To-Proceed with the construction phase will not be granted until the Contractor certifies to the Contracting Officer that all required materials and equipment, as approved by the Government, are in his possession and ready for installation.

1.15 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED

A. Submit the following in accordance with the requirements of this section.

1. Submittal status log: List each submittal. Include for each submittal the specification section number; description of item for which the submittal is required; and the Contractor's scheduled date for the submittal. Submit the log within 15 days after notice to proceed. Indicate required approval date to maintain project schedule.

2. All methods and materials referenced in subsequent specification shall be submitted for review prior to use.

3. Performing work without approved submittals shall not proceed unless solely at contractor’s risk.

B. In addition to that specified, the Contractor may propose additional submittals for items of work it considers needing the FAA’s approval before proceeding with construction.

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, clean up, and supervision required to fire-stop identified floor and wall through-penetrations in the first floor CPC Vault. Walls shall be maintained for a minimum 1-hour rating. Floors shall be maintained for a minimum 2-hour fire rating. Through penetration fire stopping methods shall meet the same rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E-814: Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construction work stages shall be defined jointly by the Contractor and FAA personnel responsible for the project’s oversight, in advance and in writing through use of the project performance schedule. Considerations to phasing and sequencing of activities will be necessary due to site availability restrictions, heating and cooling seasons, and delivery times for major pieces of equipment, with ancillary components. Both boiler and chiller related activities may be performed simultaneously if approved in advance by COR.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall have the right to designated egress points and those areas of the premises, where approved in advance by Facility Management, and with escort at all times.

B. The FAA shall have the right of unlimited access to the premises.

C. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of project materials under this

Contract.

1.4 MATERIALS DELIVERY TO THE SITE

A. Site deliveries shall be directed only to the address of the Atlanta ARTCC and coordinated as to time of delivery with provisions made in advance for proper staging and unloading. Delivery trucks shall not pass in front of the main airport terminal.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION AREA LIMITS

A. The limits of construction material storage areas, equipment storage areas, parking areas, and other areas as required, shall be approved in advance by Facility Management and the COR.

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B. The Contractor may not use offsite storage for associated items of work included in pending progress payments.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 07 84 00 FIRE-STOPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Fire stopping must be provided for all through-penetrations of fire-resistance rated assemblies.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. IBC-2018 International Building Code with Georgia State Amendments

B. IFC-2018 International Fire Code with Georgia State Amendments

C. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code - shall be used as referenced within the adopted ICC codes for fire prevention and life safety in Georgia.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: For penetrations through fire-resistance rated construction, including both empty openings and openings containing penetrating items, provide through-penetration firestop systems that are produced and installed to resist spread of fire according to requirements indicated, resist passage of smoke and other gases, and maintain original fire resistance rating of construction penetrated.

B. Rated Systems: Provide through-penetration firestop systems with the following ratings determined per ASTM E 814:

1. T & F-Rated Systems: Provide through-penetration firestop systems with T & F-ratings indicated, but not less than that equaling, or exceeding fire resistance rating of constructions penetrated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Workmanship

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

B. Installer qualifications

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1. The Contractor must engage a single experienced installer who is FM Global approved in accordance with FM Standard 4991, OR certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified by the fire-stopping manufacturer as having the training and experience in the installation of the manufacturer’s products.

2. Assign installation of through-penetration firestop in Project to a single qualified installer.

C. Source Limitations: Obtain through-penetration firestop systems, for each kind of penetration and construction condition indicated, through one source from a single manufacturer.

D. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide through-penetration firestop systems that comply with testing of through penetration fire-stop system per ASTM E-814.

1.5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Upon direction of the FAA, meet at the Project site with the COR and installer.

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. Review of locations requiring fire-stopping.

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

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

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Literature

1. Submit manufacturer’s product literature for each type of firestop device and system to be installed. All literature must include the UL Classification mark or other qualified Listing Agency’s approval. Literature must 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. Provide literature for all products used in the system including packing, firesafing, caulk, and other materials.

B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

1. Submit MSDS information for each firestop product.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. The specified work must be coordinated with other trades.

1. Fire-stopping materials, at penetrations of pipes and ducts, must be applied prior to insulating.

2. Firestop assemblies to be concealed by enclosing walls or assemblies must be inspected by the COR prior to enclosure.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the through-penetration firestop systems indicated for each application that are produced by one of the following manufacturers, or approved equivalent.

Hilti, Inc.

Nelson Firestop Products.

3M; Fire Protection Products Division.

Fire Separation Signage: 3M Engineer Grade, or approved equivalent.

Hour- rated in accordance with fire rating of separation applied to.

Information required:

Fire-rating Statements to effect:

“Attention: Contact Building Engineer Before Penetrating” “Protect All Openings and Penetrations”

Color: red and/or black on white background Minimum size: 5” wide x 3.5” high

Graphic Material: 3M™ Engineer Grade Prismatic Reflective 3400 Series which exceeds reflectivity within the engineer grade class. Meets and exceeds ASTM D4956.

Graphic Thickness: 400 Microns Graphic GSM: 390 rint type igital print, aminated for abrasion and chemical resistance.

Peel and press integral aggressive adhesive backing approved for dry and clean gypsum board, wood, metal, masonry, and concrete surfaces, painted or un-painted.

2.2 APPLICATION

A. Products selected must be listed for the specific application and must be selected based upon environmental conditions such as the penetrant, partition type, partition thickness, penetration configuration, fire resistance rating, etc.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine the areas and conditions where the firestop system is to be installed and notify the COR of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do not proceed with the work until satisfactory conditions have been achieved in a manner acceptable to the COR.

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B. Verify that all penetrating elements and supporting devices are safe and suitable for installation of firestop products.

2.2 GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

A. Firestop systems do not re-establish the structural integrity of load bearing partitions. Consult structural engineer prior to drilling or coring operations in any load bearing assembly. Firestop systems are not intended to support live loads and traffic. Curbs or steel plates may be required to restrict or accommodate potential traffic. Contractor must notify the COR if he has reason to believe these limitations may be violated.

B. Fire-stopping installation must be performed in strict accordance with manufacturer’s detailed installation recommendations, fire test reports, fire resistance requirements, and acceptable sample installations.

C. Placement of Fire Separation Sign:

1. Applied to fire-rated separations not normally exposed to view, such as above ceiling plenums, below raised floors, under stairs, storage closets – to identify and inform that separation has a minimum fire rating that must be maintained.

2. Apply not less than six feet on center, both vertically and horizontally within the boundaries of the space not normally exposed to view.

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