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SECTION 260502 - MINOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Removal and storage of existing fire alarm devices.

2. Disposal of materials.

3. Storage of removed materials.

4. Identification of utilities.

5. Salvaged items.

6. Protection of items to remain as indicated on Drawings.

7. Relocate existing equipment to accommodate construction.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate demolition and removal and construction of temporary work. Describe demolition removal procedures and schedule.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of capped utilities, conduits and equipment abandoned in place.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent and occupied building areas.

B. Coordinate and sequence demolition so as not to cause shutdown of operation of surrounding areas.

C. Maintain life-safety systems in full operation in occupied facilities, or provide notice minimum 3 days in advance.

D. Identify salvage items in cooperation with Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify existing conditions before starting work.

B. Verify termination points for demolished services.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Erect, and maintain temporary safeguards, including warning signs and lights, barricades, and similar measures, for protection of the public, Owner, Contractor’s employees, and existing improvements to remain.

3.3 DEMOLITION

A. Demolition Drawings are based on casual field observation and existing record documents. Report discrepancies to Architect/Engineer before disturbing existing installation.

B. Remove conduit, wire, boxes, and fastening devices to avoid any interference with new installation.

C. Disconnect electrical systems in ceilings scheduled for removal.

D. Reconnect equipment being disturbed by renovation work and required for continue service.

E. Disconnect or shut off service to areas where electrical work is to be removed.

F. Install temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction.

G. Perform work on energized equipment or circuits with experienced and trained personnel.

H. Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations to accommodate new construction.

I. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work.

J. Clean and repair existing equipment to remain.

K. Protect and retain power to existing active equipment remaining.

3.4 EXISTING PANELBOARDS

A. Where existing circuits are indicated to be reused, use sensing measuring devices to verify circuits feeding Project area or are not in use.

B. Provide new updated directories where more than three circuits have been modified or rewired.

3.5 REUSABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Carefully remove equipment, materials, or fire alarm devices which are to be reused.

B. Disconnect, remove, or relocate existing electrical material and equipment interfering with new installation.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Remove demolished materials as work progresses. Legally dispose. Keep workplace neat.

B. Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.

END OF SECTION

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