7-3-CR27029-27242490 Approved Specifications.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

DATE: SEPTEMBER 2026

VA CEMETERY COMMITTAL SHELTER

UTAH DEPT. OF VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

17111 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD

BLUFFDALE, UTAH

UTAH DEPT. OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROJECT NUMBER: 27242490

1 September 2026

DIVISION OF FACILITIES

CONSTRUCTION AND

MANAGEMENT

REVIEWED FOR

CODE COMPLIANCE

THOMAS PETERSON

10/22/2026

Veterans Cemetery Committal TABLE OF CONTENTS 09-01-2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1100 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 1200 MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

01 1400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 2900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 3100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 3200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 3300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 3500 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

01 4000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 4200 REFERENCES

01 4219 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 4301 QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALIFICATIONS

01 4523 TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

01 5200 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 5400 CONSTRUCTION AID

01 5600 TEMPORARY BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

01 5700 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

01 5800 PROJECT IDENTIFICATIONS

01 6100 COMMON PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 6200 PRODUCT OPTIONS

01 6600 PRODUCT DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

01 7100 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

01 7300 EXECUTION

01 7400 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 7700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 7800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4113 SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 1113 STRUCTURAL CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE FORMING

03 1511 CONCRETE ANCHORS

03 2100 REINFORCEMENT BARS

03 2116 EPOXY COATED REINFORCEMENT STEEL BARS

03 3111 CAST IN PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

03 3517 CONCRETE SEALER FINISH

03 3543 POLISHED CONCRETE FINISHING

03 3923 MEMBRANE CONCRETE CURING

03 4800 PRECAST CONCRETE SPECIALTIES

03 6213 NON METALLIC NON SHRINK GROUTING

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 0501 COMMON MASONRY REQUIREMENTS

04 0513 CEMENT AND LIME MASONRY MORTARING

04 0516 MASONRY GROUTING

04 0519 MASONRY ANCHORS AND INSERTS

04 0520 MASONRY REINFORCING

04 0523 MASONRY ACCESSORIES

04 2223 ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 0503 SHOP APPLIED METAL COATINGS

05 0523 METAL FASTENING

05 1200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 3123 STEEL ROOF DECKING

05 5000 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 5214 GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE AND TUBE RAILING

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 0573.13 PRESERVATIVE WOOD TREATMENT

06 1100 WOOD FRAMING

06 1636 WOOD PANEL PRODUCT SHEATHING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 1113 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07 1900 WATER REPELLENTS

07 6113 STANDING SEAM SHEET METAL ROOFING

07 6210 GALVANIZED STEEL FLASHING AND TRIM

07 6322 STEEL FASCIA

07 7123 MANUFACTURED GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

07 9213 ELASTOMERIC JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 1113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 3223 SLIDING AND FOLDING GLAZED WALLS AND DOORS

08 7101 COMMON FINISH HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

08 7102 HANGING DEVICES

08 7103 SECURING DEVICES

08 7106 CLOSING DEVICES

08 7107 PROTECTIVE PLATES AND TRIM

08 7108 STOPS AND HOLDERS

08 7109 ACCESSORIES

08 8100 GLASS GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 9001 COMMON PAINTING AND COATING REQUIREMENTS

09 9112 EXTERIOR PAINTED FERROUS METAL

09 9113 EXTERIOR PAINTED GALVANIZED METAL

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 0501 COMMON EARTHWORK REQUIREMENTS

31 1100 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 1123 AGGREGATE BASE

31 1413 TOPSOIL STRIPPING AND STOCKPILING

31 2213 ROUGH GRADING

31 2216 FINE GRADING

31 2316 EXCAVATION

31 2319 DEWATERING

31 2323 FILL

31 2500 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 0118 ASPHALT PAVING REPAIR: FULL DEPTH PATCH

32 1216.03 ASPHALT PAVING: SUPERPAVE METHOD

32 1713 PARKING BUMPERS

32 1723 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 1726 TACTILE WARNING SURFACES

32 3213 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS

32 9001 COMMON PLANTING REQUIREMENTS

32 9120 TOPSOIL AND PLACEMENT

32 9122 TOPSOIL GRADING

32 9223 SODDING

32 9300 PLANTS

32 9413 LANDSCAPE EDGING

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01 1100

Summary of Work

SECTION 01 1100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements Summary of Work requirements.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Provisions contained in Division 01 apply to Sections of Divisions 02 through 49 of Specifications. Instructions contained in Specifications are directed to Contractor. Unless specifically provided otherwise, obligations set forth in Contract Documents are obligations of Contractor.

B. Contractor shall furnish total labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform The Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

1.03 WORK BY OWNER

A. Owner will furnish and install some portions of The Work with its own forces. Contractor will be provided with schedule of when these items are to be performed.

1. General:

a. Complete work necessary to accommodate work to be performed by Owner before scheduled date for performance of such work. Contractor will be back charged for actual expenses incurred by Owner for failure to timely complete such work.

b. Store and protect completed work provided by Owner until date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION NOT USED

END OF SECTION

01 1200

Multiple Contract Summary

SECTION 01 1200

MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Multiple Contracts.

1.02 SUMMARY OF CONTRACTS

A. Owner may issue separate contracts for operations scheduled to precede and be substantially completed before beginning of The Work under this Contract.

1. Contractor will be given written notice from such contractors of any revisions to scheduled completion of their work at least 30 days in advance. Owner will reimburse Contractor for expenses incurred by Contractor by failure to be properly notified.

B. Owner has issued or will issue separate contracts for operations scheduled to be completed between Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion.

1. General:

a. Schedule performance of work covered by such separate contracts in Contractor's Construction Schedule so as to avoid delays in Substantial Completion. Give written notice to such contractors and to Owner of any revisions to scheduled delivery and work dates at least 90 days in advance.

b. Complete work necessary to accommodate items provided under such separate contracts before scheduled date for performance of such work. Contractor will be back charged for actual expenses incurred by Owner for failure to timely complete such work including, but not limited to, cost of crews during downtime or for call backs and costs to correct substrate deficiencies.

c. Store and protect completed work provided under separate contracts until date of Substantial Completion.

2. Packaged Audio / Visual System.

3. Soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and toilet tissue dispensers. See Section 10

4. Testing and Inspection. See Section 01 4523 “Testing and Inspection” for testing and inspection, and testing laboratory services for materials, products, and construction methods:

a. Aggregate Base. See Section 31 1123.

b. Asphalt Paving. See Section 32 1216.

c. Asphalt Paving Repair – Full Depth Patch: See Section 32 0118.

d. Concrete. See Section 03 3111.

e. Drill-In Mechanical Anchors / Adhesive Anchors / Screw Anchors. See Section 03

1511 and Section 04 0519.

f. Fill / Engineering Fill. See Section 31 2323.

g. Headed Concrete Anchor Studs / Deformed Bar Anchors. See Section 03 1511.

h. Masonry (Non-structural). Tests and inspections is not required. See Section 04

0501 ‘Common Masonry Requirements’.

i. Masonry (Structural). Tests and inspections are required as specified in Sections under Heading 04 2000 ‘Unit Masonry’. For administrative requirements, see Section 04 0501 ‘Common Masonry Requirements’.

j. Reinforcement Bars. See Section 03 2100 (Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement Bars. See Section 03 2116).

k. Structural Steel Framing. See Section 05 1200.

l. Steel Roof Decking. See Section 05 3123.

5. Tile Carpeting. See Section 09 6813.

C. Owner has issued or will issue separate contracts for operations normally scheduled to follow Substantial Completion.

01 1200

Multiple Contract Summary

1. General:

a. Give written notice to such contractors and to Owner of any revisions of scheduled date of Substantial Completion at least 90 days in advance. Contractor will be back charged for actual expenses incurred by Owner for failure to accurately report date of Substantial Completion.

b. Complete work necessary to accommodate items provided under such separate contracts before Substantial Completion. Contractor will be back charged for actual expenses incurred by Owner for failure to complete such work before Substantial Completion.

2. Furnishings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

01 1400

Work Restrictions

SECTION 01 1400

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Work Restrictions.

1.02 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. During construction period, Contractor will have use of premises for construction operations. Contractor will ensure that Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, and their employees comply with following requirements:

1. Confine operations to areas within Contract limits shown on Drawings. Do not disturb portions of site beyond Contract limits.

2. Do not allow alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or persons under their influence on Project site.

3. Do not allow use of tobacco in any form on Project Site.

4. Do not allow pornographic or other indecent materials on site.

5. Do not allow work on Project site on Sundays except for emergency work.

6. Refrain from using profanity or being discourteous or uncivil to others on Project Site or while performing The Work.

7. Wear shirts with sleeves, wear shoes, and refrain from wearing immodest, offensive, or obnoxious clothing, while on Project Site.

8. Do not allow playing of obnoxious and loud music on Project Site. Do not allow playing of any music within existing facilities.

9. Do not build fires on Project Site.

10. Do not allow weapons on Project Site, except those carried by law enforcement officers or other uniformed security personnel who have been retained by Owner or Contractor to provide security services.

B. Existing Facilities:

1. Reasonably accommodate use of existing facilities by Owner.

C. Do not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety. Questions of structural loading as part of construction means and methods shall be addressed by a licensed structural engineer engaged by Contractor, subject to the review by Architect.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

01 2900

Payment Procedures

SECTION 01 2900

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements to prepare and process Applications for

Payments.

1.02 PAYMENT REQUESTS

A. Use Payment Request forms provided by Owner.

B. Each Payment Request will be consistent with previous requests and payments certified by Architect and paid for by Owner.

C. Request Preparation:

1. Complete every entry on Payment Request form.

2. Entries will match data on approved schedule of values and Contractor's Construction

Schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions have been made.

3. Submit signed Payment Request to Architect with current Construction Schedule.

D. Provide following submittals before or with submittal of Initial Payment Request:

1. List of Subcontractors.

2. Initial progress report.

3. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

4. Submittal Schedule.

E. Provide Affidavit of Contractor and Consent of Surety with Payment Request following Substantial Completion.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit schedule of values on Owner’s standard form to Architect 20 days minimum before submission of Initial Payment Request as a necessary condition before payment will be processed. Coordinate preparation of schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule. Correlate line items in Schedule of Values with other required administrative schedules and forms, including:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Payment Request form.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

01 3100

Project Management and

Coordination

SECTION 01 3100

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Project Management and Coordination on

Projects.

1.02 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. This Project designation will be included on documents generated for Project by Contractor and Subcontractors, or be present on a cover letter accompanying such documents.

B. Project designation for this Project is VA Cemetery Committal Shelter - Project #27242490.

C. This Project designation will be included on documents generated for Project by Contractor and Subcontractors, or be present on a cover letter accompanying such documents.

1.03 MULTIPLE CONTRACT COORDINATION

A. Contractor shall be responsible for accurately maintaining and reporting schedule of The Work from Notice to Proceed to date of Substantial Completion.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for providing Temporary Facilities And Controls for those who perform work on Project from Notice to Proceed to date of Substantial Completion.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for providing Construction Waste Management And Disposal services for those who perform work on Project from Notice to Proceed to date of Substantial Completion.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for Final Cleaning for entire Project.

1.04 PROJECT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

A. Preconstruction Conference:

1. Attend preconstruction conference and organizational meeting scheduled by Architect at

Project site or other convenient location.

2. Be prepared to discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including such topics as:

a. Construction schedule.

b. Critical Work sequencing.

c. Current problems.

d. Designation of responsible personnel.

e. Distribution of Contract Documents.

f. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

g. General schedule of inspections by Architect and its consultants.

h. General inspection of tests.

i. Office, work, and storage areas.

j. Preparation of record documents and O & M manuals.

k. Procedures for processing interpretations and Modifications.

l. Procedures for processing Payment Requests.

m. Project cleanup.

n. Security.

o. Status of permits.

p. Submittal of Product Data, Shop Drawings, Samples, Quality Assurance / Control submittals.

q. Use of the premises.

r. Work restrictions.

s. Working hours.

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Project Management and

Coordination

3. Architect will record minutes of meetings and distribute copies to Owner and Contractor within three (3) working days.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Attend progress meetings at Project site at regularly scheduled intervals determined by

Architect, at least once a month.

2. Progress meetings will be open to Owner, Architect, Subcontractors, and anyone invited by Owner, Architect, and Contractor.

3. Be prepared to discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including following:

a. Progress since last meeting.

b. Whether Contractor is on schedule.

c. Activities required to complete Project within Contract Time.

d. Labor and materials provided under separate contracts.

e. Off-site fabrication problems.

f. Access.

g. Site use.

h. Temporary facilities and services.

i. Hours of work.

j. Hazards and risks.

k. Project cleanup.

l. Quality and Work standards.

m. Status of pending modifications.

n. Documentation of information for Payment Requests.

o. Maintenance of Project records.

4. Architect will prepare minutes of progress meetings and distribute copies of minutes to Owner and Contractor within three (3) working days.

C. Pre-Installation Conferences:

1. Attend pre-installation conferences specified in Contract Document.

a. If possible, schedule these conferences on same day as regularly scheduled Progress Meetings. If this is not possible, coordinate scheduling with Architect.

b. Request input from attendees in preparing agenda.

2. Be prepared to discuss following items:

a. Requirements of Contract Documents.

b. Completed work necessary for installation of items or systems.

c. Conditions not in compliance with installation requirements.

d. Installation and inspection schedule.

e. Coordination between trades.

f. Space and access limitations.

g. Testing.

3. Architect will prepare meeting minutes and distribute minutes to Owner and Contractor within three (3) working days.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

01 3200

Construction Progress

Documentation

SECTION 01 3200

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work.

1.02 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. Bar Chart Schedule:

1. Submit horizontal bar chart schedule before Preconstruction Conference. Provide separate time bar for each construction activity listed on Owner’s payment request form. Within each time bar, show estimated completion percentage. Provide continuous vertical line to identify first working day of each week. Show each activity in chronological sequence. Show graphically sequences necessary for completion of related portions of The Work. As The Work progresses, place contrasting mark in each bar to indicate actual completion.

2. Provide copies of schedule for Architect and Owner and post copy in field office.

3. Revise schedule monthly. Send copy of revised schedule to Owner and Architect and post copy in field office.

4. Project Management Software Programs:

a. Any software project management program capable of Bar Chart Scheduling for projects of equal size and complexity is approved by Contractor and approved by Owner’s Project Manager.

B. Daily Construction Reports:

1. Prepare daily reports of operations at Project including at least following information:

a. List of Subcontractors at site.

b. Approximate count of personnel at site by trade.

c. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

d. Major items of equipment on site.

e. Materials, equipment, or Owner-furnished items arriving at or leaving site.

f. Accidents and unusual events.

g. Site or structure damage by water, frost, wind, or other causes.

h. Meetings, conferences, and significant decisions.

i. Visitors to the job including meeting attendees.

j. Stoppages, delays, shortages, losses.

k. Any tests made and their result if known.

l. Meter readings and similar recordings.

m. Emergency procedures.

n. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

o. Modifications received, carried out.

p. Services connected, disconnected.

q. Equipment or system tests and start-ups.

r. Brief summary of work accomplished that day.

s. Signature of person preparing report.

2. Submit daily reports to Architect at least weekly.

3. Maintain copies of daily reports at field office.

01 3300

Submittal Procedures

SECTION 01 3300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Submittal Procedures.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 7800: 'Closeout Submittals’ for administrative and procedural requirements for closeout submittals.

1.02 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Furnish submittal schedule within 20 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, listing items specified to be furnished for review to Architect including product data, shop drawings, samples, and Informational submittals.

1. Coordinate submittal schedule with Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Enclose the following information for each item:

a. Scheduled date for first submittal.

b. Related Section number.

c. Submittal category.

d. Name of Subcontractor.

e. Description of part of the Work covered.

f. Scheduled date for resubmittal.

g. Scheduled date for Architect's final release or approval.

B. Print and distribute copies to Architect and Owner and post copy in field office. When revisions are made, distribute to same parties and post in same location.

C. Revise schedule monthly. Send copy of revised schedule to Owner and Architect and post copy in field office.

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal sufficiently before performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

a. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

b. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals required for related elements of

The Work so processing will not be delayed by need to review submittals concurrently for coordination. Architect reserves right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

2. Processing Time:

a. Allow sufficient review time so installation will not be delayed by time required to process submittals, including time for resubmittals.

1) Allow 21 days for initial review. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed allowing coordination with subsequent submittals. Architect will promptly advise Contractor when submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2) If an intermediate submittal is necessary, process same as initial submittal.

3) Allow 10 days for reprocessing each submittal.

4) No extension of Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals to Architect in sufficient time before work is to be performed to allow processing.

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Submittal Procedures

3. Identification:

a. Place permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Include name of entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

1) Provide space approximately 4 by 5 inches on label or beside title block on Shop

Drawings to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken.

2) Include following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

(a) Project name.

(b) Date.

(c) Name and address of Architect.

(d) Name and address of Contractor.

(e) Name and address of Subcontractor.

(f) Name and address of supplier.

(g) Name of manufacturer.

(h) Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

(i) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

4. Transmittal:

a. Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal from Contractor to Architect using transmittal letter. On transmittal, record relevant information and requests for data. Include Contractor's certification that information complies with Contract Document requirements, or, on form or separate sheet, record deviations from Contract Document requirements, including minor variations and limitations.

b. Submittals received from sources other than Contractor or not marked with Contractor's approval will be returned without action.

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Submit Product Data, as required by individual Sections of Specifications.

2. Mark each copy of each set of submittals to show choices and options used on

Project. Where printed Product Data includes information on products that are not required for Project, mark copies to indicate information relating to Project.

3. Certify that proposed product complies with requirements of Contract Documents. List any deviations from those requirements on form or separate sheet.

4. Submit electronic files PDF: Architect will return a PDF copy marked with action taken and with corrections or modifications required.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Submit newly prepared graphic data to accurate scale. Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 36 by 48 inches (915 by 1 200 mm). Highlight, encircle, or otherwise show deviations from Contract Documents. Include following information as a minimum:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products and materials included.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Do not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard information as basis of Shop Drawings. Standard printed information prepared without specific reference to Project is not acceptable as Shop Drawings.

3. Review and designate (stamp) approval of shop drawings. Unless otherwise specified, submit to Architect six copies of shop drawings required by Contract Documents. Shop drawings not required by Contract Documents, but requested by Contractor or supplied by Subcontractor, need not be submitted to Architect for review.

C. Samples:

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Submittal Procedures

1. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with material or product proposed. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture, and pattern.

a. Mount, display, or package Samples to ease review of qualities specified. Prepare

Samples to match samples provided by Architect, if applicable. Include following:

1) Generic description of Sample.

2) Sample source.

3) Product name or name of manufacturer.

4) Compliance with recognized standards.

5) Availability and delivery time.

2. Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture, for final check of these characteristics with other elements, and for a comparison of these characteristics between final submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

a. Where variations in color, pattern, texture or other characteristics are inherent in material or product represented, submit set of three samples minimum that show approximate limits of variations.

b. Refer to other specification Sections for requirements for Samples that illustrate workmanship, fabrication techniques, details of assembly, connections, operation and similar construction characteristics.

c. Refer to other Sections for Samples to be returned to Contractor for incorporation into The Work. Such Samples shall be undamaged at time of use. On transmittal, indicate special requests regarding disposition of Sample submittals.

3. Where Samples are for selection of color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics from a range of standard choices, submit full set of choices for material or product. Preliminary submittals will be reviewed and returned with Architect's mark indicating selection and other action.

4. Except for Samples illustrating assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation, and similar characteristics, submit three sets. One will be returned marked with action taken.

5. Samples, as accepted and returned by Architect, will be used for quality comparisons throughout course of construction.

a. Unless noncompliance with Contract Documents is observed, submittal may serve as final submittal.

b. Sample sets may be used to obtain final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational submittals are design data, test reports, certificates, manufacturer's instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other documentary data affirming quality of products and installations. Submit five copies of each required submittal unless otherwise required. Architect will return three copies marked with action taken and with corrections or modifications required.

or Submit electronic files: PDF. Architect will return a PDF copy marked with action taken and with corrections or modifications required.

1. Certificates: Describe certificates intended to document affirmations by Contractor or others that the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, but do not repeat provisions of Parts 2 or 3.

2. Delegated Design Submittals / Design Data: Describe submittals intended to demonstrate design work prepared by Contractor’s licensed professionals.

3. Test And Evaluation Reports: Describe submittal of test reports or evaluation service reports intended to document required tests.

4. Manufacturer Instructions: Describe submittals intended to document manufacturer instructions.

5. Source Quality Control Submittals: Describe submittal of source quality control documentation.

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Submittal Procedures

6. Field Quality Control Submittals: Describe submittal of field quality control documentation.

7. Manufacturer Reports: Describe submittal of Manufacturer reports as documentation of manufacturer activities.

8. Special Procedure Submittals: Describe submittals intended to document special procedures. An example would be construction staging or phasing for remodeling an existing facility while keeping it in operation. While the Contractor would normally be responsible for managing this, submittal of his plan as documentation could be specified.

9. Qualification Statements: Describe submittals intended to document qualifications of entities employed by Contractor.

1.06 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. This title groups submittals that occur during project closeout. Coordinate with section 01 7800 Closeout Submittals.

1. As Built Record Drawings as defined in the Agreement.

2. Project Manual: Complete Project Manual including Addenda and Modifications as defined in General Conditions.

3. Maintenance Contracts: Describe submittal of the maintenance contract specific to the

Section.

4. Operations & Maintenance Data: Describe submittal of operation and maintenance data necessary for products of the Section.

5. Warranty Documentation: Describe submittal of final executed warranty document specific to the Section.

6. Record Documentation: Describe submittal of record documentation specific to the

Section.

7. Software: Describe submittal system software and programming software specific to the

Section.

1.07 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. This title groups maintenance material required submittals specific to the Section. Items may be provided at completion of Work or submitted with section 01 7800 Closeout Submittals:

1. Spare Parts: Describe spare parts necessary for Owner’s use in facility operation and maintenance. ‘Parts’ are generally understood to be items such as filters, motor drive belts, lamps, and other similar manufactured items that require only simple replacement.

2. Extra Stock Materials: Describe extra stock materials to be provided for Owner’s use in facility operation and maintenance. Extra stock materials are generally understood to be items such as ceiling tiles, flooring, paint etc.

3. Tools:

a. Describe tools to be provided for Owner’s use in facility operation and maintenance. Tools are generally understood to be wrenches, gauges, circuit setters, etc, required for proper operation or maintenance of a system.

01 3500

Special Procedures

SECTION 01 3500

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. 29 CFR 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction; Current Edition.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Special Procedures.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Association Publications:

1. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

a. 29 CFR 1926 OSHA, ‘Construction Industry Regulations’ (January 2014 or latest version).

1) 29 CFR 1926.20, ‘General Safety And Health Provisions’.

2) 29 CFR 1926.64, ‘Hot Work Permit’.

3) 29 CFR 1926.352, ‘Fire Prevention’.

4) 29 CFR 1926.500, ‘Fall Protection’.

1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Acceleration of Work:

1. Complete The Work in accordance with Construction Schedule. If Contractor falls behind schedule, take such actions as are necessary, at no additional expense to Owner, to bring progress of The Work back in accordance with schedule.

2. Owner may request proposal for completion of The Work at date earlier than expiration of Contract Time:

a. Promptly provide requested proposal showing cost of such acceleration of The

Work. Consult with Owner and Architect regarding possible options to decrease cost of such acceleration.

b. If Owner determines to order acceleration of The Work, change in Contract Sum and Contract Time resulting from acceleration will be included in a Change Order.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Agency Sustainability Approvals:

1. Meet regulations of 29 CFR 1926 OSHA, ‘Construction Industry Regulations’.

2. Owner’s Safety Requirements:

a. Personal Protection:

1) Contractor shall ensure:

(a) Positive means of fall protection, such as guardrails system, safety net system, personal fall arrest system, etc, is provided to employees whenever exposed to a fall 6 feet or more above a lower level.

(b) Personnel working on Project shall wear hard hats and safety glasses as required by regulation and hazard.

(c) Personnel working on Project shall wear long or short sleeve shirts, long pants, and hard-toed boots or other sturdy shoes appropriate to type and phase of work being performed.

b. Contractor Tools And Equipment:

1) Contractor shall ensure:

(a) Tools and equipment are in good working condition, well maintained, and have necessary guards in place.

(b) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) is utilized on power cords and tools.

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(c) Scaffolding and man lifts are in good working condition, erected and maintained as required by governmental regulations.

(d) Ladders are in good condition, well maintained, used as specified by Manufacturer, and secured as required.

c. Miscellaneous:

1) Contractor shall ensure:

(a) Protection is provided on protruding rebar and other similar objects.

(b) General Contractor Superintendent has completed the OSHA 10-hour construction outreach training course or equivalent.

(c) Implementation and administration of safety program on Project.

(d) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are provided for substances or materials for which an MSDS is required by governmental regulations before bringing on site.

(e) Consistent safety training is provided to employees on Project.

(f) Implement and coordinate Lockout / Tagout procedures with Owner’s

Representative as required.

2) Report accidents involving injury to employees on Project that require off-site medical treatment to Owner’s designated representative.

d. Hot Work Permit:

1) Permit shall document that fire prevention and protection requirements in 29 CFR 1926.352, ‘Fire Prevention’ have been implemented prior to beginning hot work operations.

2) Required for doing hot work involving open flames or producing heat or sparks such as:

(a) Brazing.

(b) Cutting.

(c) Grinding.

(d) Soldering.

(e) Thawing pipe.

(f) Torch applied roofing.

(g) Welding.

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SECTION 01 4000

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

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

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 3100: ‘Project Management and Coordination’ for Pre-Installation Conferences for testing and inspection.

2. Section 01 3200: ‘Construction Progress Documentation’ for developing a schedule of required tests and inspections.

3. Section 01 3300: ‘Submittal Procedures’.

4. Section 01 4301: ‘Quality Assurance – Qualifications’ establishes minimum qualification levels required.

5. Section 01 4523: ‘Testing and Inspecting Services’ for testing and inspection, and testing laboratory services for materials, products, and construction methods.

6. Section 01 7300: ‘Executions’ for cutting and patching for repair and restoration of construction disturbed by testing and inspecting activities.

7. Divisions 01 thru 49 establish responsibility for providing specific testing and inspections.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Definitions:

1. Accreditation: Process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented. Verify that laboratories have an appropriate quality management system and can properly perform certain test methods (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, and ISO test methods) and calibration parameters according to their scopes of accreditation.

2. Approved: To authorize, endorse, validate, confirm, or agree to.

3. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project;

being familiar with requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

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

a. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to trades people of corresponding generic name.

5. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to verify selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish standard by which the Work will be judged.

6. Observation: Visual observation of building / site elements or structural system by registered design professional for general conformance to approved construction documents at significant construction stages and at completion. Observation does not include or waive responsibility for performing inspections or special inspections.

7. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

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8. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

9. Service Provider: Agency or firm qualified to perform required tests and inspections.

10. Source Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

11. Testing Agency: Entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

12. Testing Agency Laboratory: Agency or firm qualified to perform field and laboratory tests to determine characteristics and quality of materials and workmanship.

13. Verification: Act of reviewing, inspecting, testing, etc. to establish and document that product, service, or system meets regulatory, standard, or specification requirements.

B. Reference Standards:

1. International Code Council (IBC) (2015 or most recent edition adopted by AHJ):

a. IBC Chapter 17, ‘Structural Tests and Special Inspections’.

1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Requirements:

1. General:

a. If compliance with two or more standards is specified and standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with most stringent requirement.

b. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

2. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels:

a. Quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be minimum provided or performed.

b. Actual installation may comply exactly with minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed minimum within reasonable limits.

c. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for context of requirements.

d. Refer uncertainties to Architect for decision before proceeding.

B. Coordination:

1. Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality assurance and quality control services with minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

C. Scheduling:

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

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing and inspecting services are used to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality assurance and quality control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in Sections that specify those activities and Section 01 4523. 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 control procedures that facilitate compliance with Contract Document requirements.

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

B. Quality Assurance Services:

1. Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to verify compliance and guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

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2. Owner or Owner’s designated representative(s) will perform quality assurance to verify compliance with Contract Documents.

C. Activities performed by Owner’s Quality Assurance Testing Agency include, but are not limited to following:

1. Individual Sections in Division 01 through Division 49:

a. Pre-Installation Conference agenda review items for:

1) Schedule requirements.

2) Testing and inspection requirements:

3) Requirements and frequency of testing and inspections.

4) Mock-up or sample requirements.

5) Submittals requirements.

b. Quality Assurance personal qualifications.

1) Qualification documentation including certificates if required.

c. Non-Conforming Work:

1) Prepare non-compliance log to track non-compliant testing or inspections.

2. Weekly Activities:

a. Summarize and track any non-compliance issues.

b. Provide summary report of previous week’s performed Work.

c. Visit contractors periodically to find out if they have any concerns with Quality

Assurance inspectors and check on any schedule changes.

d. Visit Owner’s Representatives periodically to find out if they have any concerns with how project is progressing.

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

1. Coordinate with individual section in Division 01 through Division 49 if there are any additional requirements or modification to these requirements:

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

Architect.

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

c. Demonstrate proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

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

1) Allow seven days for initial review and each re-review of each mockup.

e. Maintain mockups during construction in undisturbed condition as standard for judging completed Work.

1) Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

1.06 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality Control Services:

1. Quality Control will be sole responsibility of Contractor.

a. 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 performed by Contractor:

1) They do not include inspections, tests or related actions performed by Architect, Owner, governing authorities or independent agencies hired by Owner or Architect.

2) Quality assurance performed by Owner will be used to validate Quality Control performed by Contractor.

b. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified Testing Agency to perform these quality control services.

1) Contractor shall not employ same testing entity engaged by Owner, without

Owner’s written approval.

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B. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Section 01 3300: 'Submittal Procedures'.

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

1. Access to the Work.

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

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist Testing 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 quality control by

Testing Agency.

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

D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections:

1. Civil And Structural Testing:

a. Civil and structural field tests, laboratory testing, and inspections are provided by Owner’s independent Testing Agency as specified in Section 01 4523 ‘Testing And Inspection Services’. Quality Control is sole responsibility of Contractor:

1) Owner’s employment of an independent Testing Agency does not relieve

Contractor of Contractor’s obligation to perform testing and inspection as part of his Quality Control:

(a) Testing and inspections, if performed by Contractor, will be responsibility of

Contractor to be performed by an independent entity.

2) Contractor bears full responsible for compliance with all contract requirements and quality control on project and will be responsible for quality of asphalt mixture and asphalt installation.

b. Weekly Activities:

1) Ensure that non-compliance log is current.

2) Provide summary reports of performed Work.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 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. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

2. Comply with Contract Document requirements for Section 01 7300 'Execution' for cutting and patching.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of assignment of responsibility for Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services.

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SECTION 01 4200

REFERENCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes But is Not Limited To:

1. Reference standards, definitions, specification format, and industry standards.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Definitions:

1. Approved: The term "approved," when used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

2. Directed: The term "directed" is a command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

3. Experienced: The term "experienced," when used with an entity, means having successfully completed a minimum often previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with the special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of authority having jurisdiction.

4. Furnish: The term "furnish" means supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

5. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

6. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to requirements expressed by graphic representations, or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used to help the user locate the reference.

7. Install: The term "install" describes operations at Project site including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

8. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor, or another entity engaged by the Contractor, as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

9. Project Site: The term "Project site" means the space available for performing construction activities. The extent of the Project site is shown on the Drawings and mayor may not be identical with the description of the land on which the Project is to be built.

10. Provide: The term "provide" means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

11. Regulations: The term "regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

12. Submitted: The terms "submitted," "reported," "satisfactory" and similar words and phrases means submitted to Architect, reported to Architect and similar phrases.

13. Testing Agencies: A "testing agency" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, or…