Attachment 6 - Specifications.pdf

NATIONAL FORESTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST

RATTLERFORD GROUP CAMPGROUND

WELL-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

OCTOBER 2009

National Forests in North Carolina Engineering, Recreation and Heritage

Facilities LoneRanger

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 - Summary of Work 01050 - Field Engineering 01300 - Submittals

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02200 – Building Demolition 02210 - Site Grading 02220 - Structural Excavation 02221 - Trenching, Backfilling and Compaction for Utilities 02250 - Compaction Control and Testing 02530 - Dewatering 02540 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control 02821 - Seeding

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - Concrete Formwork 03200 - Concrete Reinforcement 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05500 - Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 – Rough Carpentry 06200 - Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

07110 - Membrane Waterproofing 07210 - Building Insulation 07920 - Sealants and Caulking

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08210 - Metal Doors 08710 - Finish Hardware

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09900 – Painting

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13100 – Lightning Protection

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15060 - Pipe and Pipe Fittings 15100 - Valves 15101 - Water Filter 15146 - Submersible Pumps, Controls & Related 15147 - FRP Potable Water Hydropneumatic Tanks 15170 - Potable Water Meters 15213 - Waterlines 15214 - Disinfection of Waterlines 15261 - Chlorinating Equipment

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16010 - Basic Electrical Requirements 16100 - Basic Materials and Methods 16402 - Underground Electrical Service 16500 - Lighting

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTES

01010 - Summary of Work 01050 - Field Engineering 01300 - Submittals

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The Contractor is to provide the complete construction of the well-house and related as specified herein as shown on the drawings.

B. Storage of Materials

1. The Contractor may store materials and equipment at the work site at his own risk. All materials must be kept in an area designated by the C.O. and be neat and orderly.

2. The Contractor shall install barricades or tape barriers around all open excavations and storage areas.

C. Coordination

1. The re-location of the existing electrical meter shall be coordinated with Duke Power Company. Contact person is Eddie Adams, 828-321-4011.

D. Construction Schedule

1. A proposed schedule of work for the project construction shall be submitted to the C.O. for approval 10 days prior to starting construction.

E. Existing Facilities & Utilities

1. The Contractor can use the restroom facilities at the campground.

2. The Contractor will be allowed to use electricity free of charge for the construction of this project only.

3. Potable water will be available at the group camp for construction only.

F. Safety

1. No trenches will be left open overnight.

G. Project Closeout

1. Instruction of Government Personnel in Use of Facilities

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to see that the proper manufacturer's representative, subcontractors, contractor's superintendents, etc., are available at completion of the job and before occupancy to provide instructions in the use of all facilities and equipment and to train personnel in the proper use and maintenance of the building, equipment controls, switches, valves, etc.

2. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

The Contractor shall furnish the following:

a. Instructions for maintenance of all systems.

b. Copies of hardware schedule.

c. Shop drawings and brochures on all special items and equipment.

d. Three copies of the complete operating and maintenance manual for mechanical and electrical equipment. The bound manual shall contain the following:

(1) Word description of the systems.

(2) General operating instructions, including copies of posted specific instructions.

(3) Maintenance instructions, followed by tabulated manufacturer's descriptive literature, shop drawings, performance curves and rating data, spare parts lists, and maintenance manuals.

(4) Warranties.

SECTION 01050

FIELD ENGINEERING

A. The locations of all proposed new work relative to existing features are indicated on the construction drawings. Bench marks for vertical control are to be provided by the C.O. Centerline staking for the construction of all utilities shall be provided by the Forest Service and all other construction staking shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Staking for any part of the work shall be approved by the C.O.

prior to commencing construction on that part.

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall be required to furnish the following to the C.O. prior to commencing any work that relates to a respective submittal (four copies of all submittals required). Submittal shall be identified on a transmittal cover sheet by the specification section they reference and a sequential submission number . The transmittal cover sheet shall provide a space for approval signatures for each item.

When submitting product information containing multiple items, clearly identify the model being submitted for approval.

1. Submersible Pumps & Controls.

2. Water Piping & Valves

4. Building Submittals:

a. Finish Hardware

b. Mechanical and Plumbing Equipment Data and Drawings.

c. Electrical Equipment Data and Drawings

5. Any other equipment that is a substitute for specified equipment.

B. The Contractor shall obtain approval in writing before installation of equipment.

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02200 – Building Demolition 02210 – Site Grading 02220 – Structural Excavation 02221 – Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting 02250 – Compaction and Testing 02540 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control 02821 – Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching

SECTION 02200

BUILDING DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Work included in this section covers the removal of the existing office building.

B. The existing building has been boarded-up for several years and the interior finishes are covered with mold.

C. The Forest Service has not conducted any air testing or surface sampling.

The Contractor assumes all Health & Safety risks associated with the demolition of the building.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. None

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Remove meter base and electrical service to building prior to demolition.

B. Remove well pit without causing any damage to the well casing.

C. Dispose of all refuse at a State Approved facility.

SECTION 02210

SITE GRADING

A. This section covers all required site grading, including excavation and the placement of interior and exterior fills and the final dressing of the site within the construction area.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Fill Material

1. The material for the interior and exterior fills shall consist of surplus excavated material and imported fill consisting of a mixture of soil, gravel talus rock, disintegrated granite, semi-gravel, sand, caliche, shale, scoria, clinkers, cinders, or other suitable material.

2. The material shall be free from organic vegetative matter.

3. The maximum size of any particle shall not be greater than 3" in diameter.

4. Oversize material may either be removed or broken down to the specified dimension by any method which accomplishes reduction to that size.

5. The removal or the breakdown of oversize material to the specified size shall be done at the material source.

B. Bedding material under concrete slabs shall be NC DOT approved ABC stone.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. The Contractor shall supply all fill material.

B. Excavation shall produce surfaces to line and grade shown on drawings. All excavated areas shall drain.

C. The root structure of all existing trees that are to remain shall not be disturbed. Do not operate heavy equipment within 10' of trees that are to remain.

D. Exterior fills shall be constructed to sections and elevations indicated. Exterior fills shall drain.

E. Compact Earth Fills under all concrete slabs, ramps, and footings.

1. Compaction shall be in accordance with Section 02250, Compaction

Control and Testing.

F. When all exterior earthwork is completed, the contractor shall give the entire site a final dressing to assure that all surfaces are in accordance with the elevations indicated on the drawings.

1. Finish grades adjacent to the building shall be sloped as shown on the drawings to provide surface drainage away from the building walls in all directions.

SECTION 02220

STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION

A. This section consists of the necessary excavation for the building foundation and other structures.

A. Silt fence in accordance with Section 02540.

A. Install silt fences or other means of silt entrapment around all structural excavations as shown on plans or as directed by C.O.

B. Trenches or foundation pits for structures or structure footings shall be excavated to the lines, grades, and elevations as shown on the drawings. They shall be of size to permit the placing of the full width and length of structure footings or tanks as shown on the drawings.

C. Boulders, logs, or other objectional material encountered in excavation shall be removed.

1. All rock or other hard foundation material shall be cleaned of all loose material, cut to a firm surface, either level, and stepped or serrated as shown on plans or specified herein.

2. All seams or crevices shall be cleaned out and grouted with cement grout.

3. All loose, disintegrated rock and thin strata shall be removed.

4. When concrete is to rest on a surface other than rock, special care shall be taken not to disturb the bottom of the excavation.

D. After each excavation is completed, the Contractor shall notify the C.O. to that effect. No concrete shall be placed until after the C.O. has approved the depth of the excavation and the character of the foundation material.

SECTION 02221

TRENCHING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTING FOR UTILITIES

A. Work included in this section covers all trenching, backfilling, and compacting for the installation of all utility lines.

A. Initial Backfill - imported sand.

B. Subsequent Backfill - excavated material free from rock larger than four inches in greatest dimension, clods, and debris.

C. Plastic identification tape shall be 3” width "Detectamark" as manufactured by:

Craftmark 3212 S. Cravens Rd Fort Worth, TX 76119 Tele. (800) 627-5255 or approved equal. All buried utilities shall be identified with appropriate tape.

A. Trenches shall be excavated through any or all materials regardless of natural substances.

1. A firm, full-length support shall be formed for all underground pipe.

2. If the bottom of any excavation is taken out beyond the elevations shown on the plans, it shall be refilled at the Contractor's expense with initial backfill material compacted to the density of adjacent undisturbed material.

3. Where the excavated material is rock or other unsatisfactory bedding material, the trench shall be excavated below the final grade of the pipe invert a distance of four inches. The trench shall then be backfilled to the grade of the pipe with initial backfill material.

4. The Contractor shall take all precautions to assure that water does not accumulate in trenches while utility lines are being constructed.

5. Any pipe damaged by backfill operations shall be replaced by new pipe.

6. Trenches shall be bedded to the proper elevation for installing the pipe with initial backfill material. All backfill material within six inches of pipe shall be initial backfill material.

7. Initial backfill shall be deposited and compacted to a density equal to or greater than that of the existing soils for all piping. Subsequent backfilling shall not be compacted except for areas within roadways, parking or sidewalks.

8. Compaction shall be accomplished by the use of a mechanical vibrating tamper.

9. All trenches not within roadway areas shall be mounded 4 to 6 inches to allow for settlement.

B. Backfilling shall not be performed on any section of pipeline without prior approval by the C.O..

C. Areas where utility lines are located within roads, picnic sites, or trails shall be dressed and graded to a condition similiar to one prior to the installation of the utility. Restore all drainage structures.

SECTION 02250

COMPACTION CONTROL AND TESTING

A. This section covers all compaction for earth fills under footings, ramps, slabs, walkways, pump tanks, and other backfill as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

A. Material used for fills and backfills shall be as described in Section 02210, Site Grading.

A. The ground on which the fill or backfill material is to be placed shall be firm, dry, unfrozen, and cleared of all debris.

B. Compacted earth fills under concrete slabs, ramps, footings, and walkways shall be placed in approximately 12" lifts and be compacted to a uniform density until no visible settlement occurs.

C. Backfill around structures and supports shall be done in 8" lifts and compacted to a uniform density until no visible settlement occurs.

D. Compaction shall be accomplished by the use of a mechanical compaction equipment and shall continue untion no visual displacement occurs.

E. Compaction testing shall not be required.

SECTION 02530

DEWATERING

A. Scope: Includes requirements for removing water from excavations and trenches and protecting excavated areas from damage by water.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Pumped groundwater or storm runoff shall be ponded before discharge to any live stream.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. The Contractor shall furnish, install, and operate all necessary equipment to keep excavations and trenches free from water during construction; and shall dispose of water without causing damage to public or private property or causing a nuisance to the public.

B. Peculiar or unusual groundwater conditions revealed upon excavation shall be called to the attention of the C.O. before corrective measures are taken.

C. Control of groundwater shall be such that softening of the bottom of excavations or formation of quick conditions or boils shall be prevented. Dewatering systems shall be designed and operated to prevent removal of the natural soils.

D. During installation of underground utilities the excavation shall be kept free of water. The static water level shall be drawn down below the bottom of the excavation to maintain the undisturbed state of the natural soils and allow the placement of backfill to the required density. The dewatering system shall be operated so the groundwater level outside excavation is not reduced to an extent that would damage or endanger adjacent structures or property.

E. The release of groundwater to its static level shall be performed in a manner to maintain the undisturbed state of the natural foundation soils, prevent disturbance of compacted backfill, and prevent flotation or movement of structures and utility lines.

F. Ditch lines shall be excavated to protect trenches from surface runoff at all times.

Daylight all trenches left open where feasible.

SECTION 02540

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. This work consists of temporary and permanent measures as shown on the drawings and as specified herein, to prevent and control soil erosion and sedimentation.

B. Related Specifications:

1. 02821 – Seeding

A. Silt fences shall be prefabricated with 1-1/2" square, hardwood posts, Mirafi Silt Fence, or approved equal.

B. Hay bales shall be certified weed free.

A. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit to the C.O. for approval, a schedule for temporary and permanent control work for each phase of work.

B. The Contractor shall monitor the performance of all erosion and sediment control practices and make minor adjustments as needed on a day-to-day basis. Silt fences shall be inspected after each rainfall and sediments deposits must be removed when they reach a maximum of 1/3 the height of the fence. Deteriorated or damaged fabrics must be replaced immediately.

C. Temporary controls shall be dismantled and disposed of after the disturbed soil has been re-vegetated.

SECTION 02821

SEEDING, FERTILIZING, AND MULCHING

PART 1 GENERAL

A. This section covers the seeding of all disturbed areas within the construction limits.

The work shall include fine grading of the areas, soil preparation, and application of lime, fertilizer, seed, and mulch.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

A. Fertilizers shall be spread on the ground surface at the following rates.

Grade 18/46/0 600 lb/acre

B. Seed shall be spread on the ground surface in the following amounts.

Winter 90 lbs/acre

C. All dates shown are guidelines. If weather conditions are abnormal, the CO shall consult with Forest Service Soil Scientist and/or Botanist for additional seeding times.

Permanent Seeding – Spring (2/1 to 5/1):

Fungus Free Tall Fescue (Kentucky 31 is not acceptable): 20 lbs/acre Virginia Wild Rye: 10 lbs/acre Creeping Red Fescue: 6 lbs/acre Rye (cereal small grain): 30 lbs/acre

Permanent Seeding – Summer (5/1 to 8/1):

Creeping Red Fescue: 10 lbs/acre Little Bluestem: 10 lbs/acre Indian Grass: 10 lbs/acre Partridge Pea: 6 lbs/acre

Temporary Seeding:

Foxtail (German) Millet: 30 lbs/acre Partridge Pea: 5 lbs/acre

D. Assure that mulch used on the project is certified noxious weed free by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction of use.

E. Moisten seeding areas before seeding and maintain the moisture until 3 days after germination.

F. Apply fertilizer by the following methods:

1. Dry method. Incorporate the fertilizer into the upper portion of the seedbed before seeding.

2. Apply seed and fertilizer at rates specified.

3. Apply seed by the following methods:

a. Dry method. Apply the seed with approved power driven seeders, drills, or other mechanical equipment. Hand-operated seeding methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

4. Apply mulch within 48 hours after seeding by the following methods:

a. Dry method. Spread all mulch material, except wood and grass cellulose fibers, by a mulch spreader utilizing forced air to blow the mulch material onto the seeded area. Apply straw mulch at designated rate. Anchor the mulch material with an approved stabilizing emulsion tackifier or approved mechanical method. Do not mark or deface structures, pavements, utilities, or plant growth with tackifier. Apply wood fiber or grass straw cellulose fiber mulch at the designated rate. Apply bonded fiber matrix hydraulic mulch at the designated minimum rate. Apply so no hole in the matrix is greater than 0.04 inches. Apply so that no gaps exist between the matrix and the soil.

b. Mulch by hand areas inaccessible to mulching equipment.

5. Protect and care for seeded areas including watering when needed until final acceptance. Repair all damage to seeded areas by reseeding, refertilizing, and remulching. Apply supplemental applications of seed, mulch, fertilizer, lime, or ammonium nitrate.

A. Seeding operations shall be carried out in a timely manner following any and all backfill completion as directed by the COR.

B. All disturbed areas to be seeded shall be graded, leveled, and prepared to receive the grass seed.

C. Application of Lime and Fertilizer - following the grading and leveling operation, lime and fertilizer shall be spread uniformly over the area to be seeded.

D. Seed shall be uniformly sown over the area at the rate specified by hand sowing.

The Contractor may use a hydro-seeding method if approved by the COR.

E. Pine straw or pine needles shall be uniformly spread over the area at the rate specified.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - Concrete Formwork 03200 - Concrete Reinforcement 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

SECTION 03100

CONCRETE FORMWORK

A. This section covers all formwork and related accessories.

A. Forms shall be wood, plywood, hardboard, or metal and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Form oil shall be nonstaining type.

A. Forms shall be built tight, in proper alignment and adequate to resist the stresses of concrete placement without deformation.

B. Forms shall be constructed to produce the required concrete surface.

SECTION 03200

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

A. This section covers all concrete reinforcement and its accessories.

B. The latest editions of the following specifications and codes shall govern.

1. ACI 301, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

2. ASTM A615

3. ASTM A185

A. Reinforcing steel shall comply with ASTM A615, intermediate grade 40, unless otherwise shown.

B. Reinforcing mesh shall comply with STM A185 and shall be gauge and mesh indicated.

A. Reinforcement bars and mesh shall conform to the sizes and spacings as shown.

B. Field bending and cutting will be permitted if performed in accordance with above listed Code.

C. Reinforcement shall be free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, mill scale, and loose or thick rust when concrete is placed.

D. Woven wire mesh shall be hooked and/or supported during the placement of concrete slabs to ensure proper embedment as detailed.

E. Anchorage and accessories shall be accurately placed as shown and held rigidly in position during placing of concrete.

F. Depth of cover, radius of bends, and deformations shall be in accordance with ACI 318.

SECTION 03300

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

A. This section covers cast-in-place concrete, including curing and finishing of concrete.

B. The latest editions of the following specifications and recommended practices shall govern:

1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

2. ACI 306 - Recommended Practice for Winter Concrete

3. ACI 305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concrete

C. Notify C.O. 48 hours prior to placing concrete.

A. Aggregate shall conform to the requirements of Federal Specification SS-A-281, Classes 1 and 2, and shall be well graded from fine to coarse within designated limits.

B. Portland, Cement, shall comply with ASTM C150, Type 1. Supplier shall provide mill certification of compliance with specification.

C. Water shall be clean, fresh, and free from injurious amounts of minerals or foreign substances.

D. Concrete Mix Design

1. All concrete shall have a minimum "compressive strength" of 3000 psi at 28 days.

2. Concrete shall be air-entrained and shall contain not less than 3% and not more than 6% entrained air determined by test procedure AASHTO T 152.

3. The design of the concrete mixture shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

E. Slump shall not exceed 3 inches for vibrated concrete or 5 inches for non-vibrated concrete.

A. "Ready-Mixed Concrete" may be employed if the time interval between mixing at the plant and discharge into the form does not exceed 1-1/2 hours.

B. All concrete shall be placed within 1-1/2 hours from the time of mixing.

1. No concrete shall be placed after it has started its initial set.

2. No concrete with a temperature above 90ºF shall be placed.

C. Concrete shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid segregation of the mixture.

1. Concrete shall be spread in horizontal layers when practicable.

2. No concrete shall be freely dropped more than 5 feet.

3. Depositing a large quantity of concrete and flowing or working it along the forms will not be permitted.

D. Mechanical vibrators shall be used for consolidation of concrete.

1. Concrete shall be consolidated within 15 minutes after placement.

2. If consolidation of concrete with mechanical vibrators is impractical, hand tamping, rodding, and spading will be permitted.

3. A minimum of two vibrators, in working order, shall be on the job during concrete placement.

E. Concrete shall be placed and protected as specified for temperature conditions.

F. Concrete plant standards and truck mixer and agitator standards shall be as recommended by the National Ready Mix Association.

G. Finishing

1. All finishes shall be made without use of cement or other dusting materials.

2. Concrete shall be struck to proper grade and surface finished with float trowels.

3. At all exposed form surfaces, remove all ties, fill all form tie holes and imperfections (i.e., "honeycombing") with dry cement mortar, remove all lines, and then "sack" or finish to match adjacent surfaces.

H. Concrete shall be protected against rapid drying and kept moist for seven days by covering with curing paper with edges sealed.

I. Sampling and Testing

1. Sampling and testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, through an approved testing laboratory. The Contractor shall test for strength, air content and slump.

2. Sampling and testing shall be done in accordance with the following test methods:

--Sampling Fresh Concrete....................................AASHTO T-141 --Making and Curing Concrete Compression Test Specimens.............................AASHTO T-23 --Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders.....AASHTO T-22 --Percent Entrained Air (Pressure Method)...........AASHTO T-152 --Consistency (Slump) of Concrete.......................AASHTO T-119

3. Testing frequency shall be one sample or test per every 10 c.y. or truck load.

4. Submit copy of test results to Contracting Officer.

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05500 - Metal Fabrications

SECTION 05500

METAL FABRICATIONS

A. Work in this item includes all miscellaneous metal and other related items.

A. Steel straps, steel angles, piping supports and other miscellaneous steel shall conform to ASTM A-36.

B. Block vents shall be as shown on the drawings.

A. The Contractor shall provide all framing and falsework necessary for the erection.

B. At final attachment, all miscellaneous metal and other items shall be rigid and secure.

C. After erection, touch up field connections and abraded places on all steel with shop paint.

D. Finish coat on exposed steel shall be as specified on the drawings.

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 - Rough Carpentry 06200 - Finish Carpentry

SECTION 06100

ROUGH CARPENTRY

A. This section includes rough carpentry.

B. Grading and Standards

1. Southern Pine shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be grade-certified by the Association.

2. All plywood shall conform to PS-1-74 and to the latest standards of the

American Plywood Association or Hardwood Plywood Institute. All plywood shall be certified by the appropriate grade grademark of the Association.

3. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by

ASTM Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

4. Pressure-treated lumber shall be ground contact, 0.21 pcf CA – B.

A. Structural framing shall be Douglas Fir #2; Southern Yellow Pine #2.

B. Boards, furring, and formwork shall be Douglas Fir, construction grade or Southern Yellow Pine, construction grade.

C. Sill plates in contact with concrete or masonry shall be Pressure Treated Southern

Yellow Pine.

D. Plywood Sheathing shall be exterior type "C" - CEXT-APA, as defined by the American Plywood Association. Thickness shall be as shown on the drawings.

E. Rough Hardware - Furnish all items of rough hardware required to complete the work. Bolts, nuts, and washers shall be hot-dipped galvanized, conforming to

ASTM A153.

A. Framing

1. Wall

a. Cut framing square on bearings, closely fitted and accurately set level and plumb to required lines and levels. Secure rigidly in place.

b. Anchor nailers, blocking, etc., to concrete as indicated on the drawings. Make connections secure at all bearing points.

2. Roof Sheathing

a. Install sheathing perpendicular to run of roof rafters and nail in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

b. As soon as sheathing is in place, over all roof areas with standard asphalt impregnated 30 pound building felt (see Section 07310).

3. All framing and/or blocking at roof penetrations or in contact with roofing or flashing, and all framing, sill plates, and/or blocking in contact with concrete shall be pressure treated.

SECTION 06200

FINISH CARPENTRY

A. This section includes finish carpentry.

B. Grading and Standards

1. Southern Pine shall conform to Federal Specification MM-L-751H and to the latest grading rules of the Southern Pine Association. All lumber shall be grade-certified by the Association.

2. All plywood shall conform to PS-1-74 and to the latest standards of the American

Plywood Association or Hardwood Plywood Institute. All plywood shall be certified by the appropriate grade trademark of the Association.

3. Millwork shall conform to the "Manual of Millwork" of the Woodwork Institute.

4. Kiln dried lumber shall not exceed 15% moisture content as determined by ASTM

Test Method D-2016; all other lumber shall not exceed 20%.

5. Pressure-treated lumber shall be ground contact, 0.21 pcf CA – B.

A. Ceilings and walls shall be ½” thk. fiber-reinforced cement board over 7/16” OSB plywood.

1. Joints tape shall be fiberglass

B. Interior and exterior trim shall be Hardi-Trim.

C. All wood blocks and any wood in contact with concrete shall be pressure treated as described above.

A. General Requirements

1. Finish millwork shall be made to exact dimensions, profiles, and details shown on drawings and on approved shop drawings. Finger joints will be permitted only for interior millwork to be painted. Except for saw-textured (resawn) members, sander wavers, rough or raised grain, rough edges, splinter, etc., shall be removed.

Millwork shall be left in suitable condition for paint, stain, or natural finish.

Interior trim 2" wide and over shall be backed out unless otherwise shown on the plans. All exposed edges shall be eased.

B. Interior millwork and finish shall not be installed until building is thoroughly dry.

C. Hammer or tool marks or marred surfaces and edges will not be acceptable on any exposed finished surfaces and, as evidence of inferior workmanship, shall be cause for rejection of such work.

D. All end splices exposed in finished members shall be accurately and neatly square butted.

Install members in lengths as long as possible.

E. All work shall be installed to details shown on the plans. Nails and screws shall be neatly set and all wood raised in the driving of nails and screws removed. Exterior corner joints shall be mitered. Interior corner joints may be coped. Casings at head of doors shall be mitered. When molded members adjoin other molding or plain sections, the molded members shall be carefully and accurately scribed to the other members. All exposed edges shall be eased. Use galvanized finishing nails on all finishing work.

F. Prepare all woodwork installed hereunder by cleaning and sanding as required to receive finishes specified in Section "Painting". Rough sawn (resawn) surfaces shall not be sanded.

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

07110 - Membrane Waterproofing 07210 - Building Insulation 07920 - Sealants and Caulking

SECTION 07110

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING

A. This section covers all membrane waterproofing and related items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Vapor barrier shall be 6 mil, clear grade polyethylene.

A. Install vapor barrier under all concrete slabs. Lap and secure edges of vapor barrier to assure tight seal.

SECTION 07210

BUILDING INSULATION

A. This section covers all building insulation and related items.

B. All materials must be delivered in original unopened packages with manufacturer's name and contents legibly indicated.

C. Store all materials in a safe enclosed and protected area until ready to use.

A. Batt insulation shall be Johns-Manville Kraft-Faced fiberglass batt with following thicknesses:

1. Ceiling – R-30

2. Walls – R-13

A. Install insulation where shown on drawings.

B. Installation of the insulation shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

SECTION 07920

SEALANTS AND CAULKING

A. This item includes the furnishing and installation of all sealants and other related items necessary to complete the project.

B. Product Handling

1. Deliver sealants and related accessories to the job site in factory-sealed, unopened containers bearing manufacturer's name and product designation.

2. Store in unopened containers. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for storage temperatures and shelf life.

3. Follow manufacturer's recommendation for handling products containing toxic materials. Keep flammable material away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use recommended solvents and cleaning agents for cleaning tools, equipment, and skin.

A. All sealants, primers, and accessories shall be nonstaining to adjacent exposed materials.

1. Products having similar application and usage shall be of the same manufacturer and type.

2. Unless otherwise specified, color shall be selected from approved manufacturer's standard range.

3. Use gum-consistency compounds unless otherwise required by job conditions.

B. Sealants shall be Tremco "Mono," one-part acrylic terpolymer sealant or approved equal.

C. Backer rod shall be polyethylene or polyurethane foam rod.

A. Clean all joints, removing all foreign matter such as dirt, dust, moisture, frost, rust, mill scale, paint, lacquer, and protective coatings. All joints shall be free of loose particles.

1. Use no cleaning solvents which leave residue. Wipe joints free of solvent using clean, dry white cloths or white lintless paper. Do not permit solvent to air dry.

B. Apply materials in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Use masking tape when practical to control lap of materials onto adjacent surfaces or to facilitate tooling. Remove tape immediately after caulking and sealing.

D. Colored sealants shall be installed to match the surrounding material colors.

1. If the condition does not clearly present the proper color solution, refer the question to the COR.

E. Clean adjacent surfaces soiled by caulking and sealing operations.

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08210 - Metal Doors 08710 - Finish Hardware

SECTION 08210

METAL DOORS

A. This section covers metal doors and related items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Doors and frames shall be as shown on the drawings Door Schedules.

A. Hanging Doors

1. All doors shall be expertly hung or installed in proper frames as scheduled and shall fit snug against all stops. Fit accurately and hang free from hinge bind with uniform clearance of 1/16" at heads and jambs. Finish hardware shall be removed for painting and reapplied after finishing is completed and dry.

B. Installation of Finish Hardware

1. Install accurately and securely without marking or defacing hardware for finish work. Items of finish hardware shall be fastened at all points where fasteners are indicated or required. Protect finish hardware with suitable coverings until completion of building. Properly tag keys and deliver to owner at completion of building. Leave all hardware in perfect working order. Clean and polish.

C. Apply weatherstripping to the edge of the door stops to form a tight seal when the door is closed.

SECTION 08710

FINISH HARDWARE

A. This section covers all finish door hardware and related items.

B. Should specific items of hardware not specified be required for completion of work, the Contractor shall furnish such items of the type and quality for approval by C.O..

C. Prior to ordering materials, submit for C.O. approval, five copies of the complete schedule of all finish hardware. The schedule shall indicate type, manufacturer's number, location, and finish of each item. The schedule will be rejected and returned if it does not contain a list detailing each item such as butt hinges and locksets with the manufacturer's name and finish symbol beside it.

A. Door Hardware

1. See Hardware schedule on drawings.

2. All locksets shall be keyed to accept the Forest Service “standard” key.

A. Secure approval of locations, keying, marking, and methods of installation before proceeding with work.

B. Install finish hardware according to manufacturer's instructions.

C. Remove and replace hardware as necessary to prevent damage, soiling, and staining during painting operations.

D. Protect hardware finish by covering, masking, or other methods.

E. Adjust hardware to proper operational condition prior to completion of project.

F. Deliver instructions, and hardware maintenance data to the C.O. on completion of project.

G. Drill all push/pull plates to accept lock cylinders to give the appearance of the plates being part of the lockset.

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09900 - Painting

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

A. This section includes all paint and related items.

B. Quality Assurance

1. All paints, enamels, varnishes, and stains shall be furnished in original, unopened containers bearing a label to include the manufacturer's name, type of paint or stain, manufacturer's stock number, color, and instructions for application.

C. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1. All materials required for painting, varnishing, and staining shall be delivered to the job site in original containers with labels intact and seals unbroken.

2. Store in a suitable location and comply with health and safety regulations.

3. All oily rags, waste, etc., and all flammable cleaning compounds shall be removed from the building every night to avoid fires.

4. Upon completion of work, all surplus material and debris from the paint work shall be removed from the job site.

D. Environmental Requirements

1. Comply with the manufacturer's recommendations as to environmental conditions under which coating and coating system can be applied.

2. Do not apply paint in areas where dust is being generated.

E. Protection

1. Cover or otherwise protect finished work of other trades and surfaces not being painted.

2. Copper, bronze, chromium plate, nickel, stainless steel, aluminum, and monel metal shall not be painted or finished unless otherwise specified.

A. See finish schedule on drawings.

1. Submit sample charts for all specified paints.

B. Mixing

1. Apply paint of consistency recommended by manufacturer. Use factory-mixed colors.

A. Preparation of Surfaces

1. Prepare surfaces as necessary to receive painting as specified. Retouch shop coats and prime coats as necessary.

2. Fill and sand as necessary to provide a suitable surface for painting.

3. Clean surfaces to be painted. Spaces in which painting will be done shall be broom-cleaned and dust-free.

4. Remove soil, prints, stains, and adhered materials prior to beginning of

5. Meet requirements of other portions of Specifications for preparation of specific items.

B. Application

1. No exterior painting shall be done in rainy, damp, or frosty weather or until the surface is thoroughly dry.

2. No interior painting or finishing shall be permitted until the building is thoroughly ried out by natural or artificial heat. Do not apply initial coating until the moisture content of the surface is within limitations recommended by the manufacturer.

3. No paint shall be applied when the temperature is below 40 degrees. For when the temperature is likely to be reached within 48 hours.

4. All paint shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations unless otherwise directed.

5. All coats shall be thoroughly dried before applying succeeding coats with sanding between coats where necessary. Comply with manufacturer's recommendation for drying time between succeeding coats.

6. Finish coats shall be smooth, free of brush marks, streaks, laps, or pole of paints, and skipped or missed areas. Finished metal surfaces shall be free of skips, voids or pinholes in any coat.

7. Leave all parts of moldings clean and true to details with no undue amount of paint in corners and depressions.

8. Apply paint, enamel, and varnish with suitable brushes, rollers, or spraying equipment. Apply the stain by brush. The rate of applications shall not exceed that as recommended by the paint manufacturers for the surface involved.

9. Keep brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment clean, dry, free from contaminates, and suitable for the finish required.

10. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors stain and sharp with no overlapping.

C. Cleaning

1. Touch up and restore finish where damaged.

2. Remove spilled, splashed, or splattered paint from all surfaces.

3. Do not mar surface finish of item being cleaned.

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13100 – Lighning Protection

SECTION 13100

LIGHTNING PROCTECTION

A. This section covers the installation of a complete lightning protection system in compliance with the specifications and standards of the most current editions of the National Fire Proctection Association’s Lightning Protection Code NFPA – 780 and Underwritters Laboratories Lightning Protection Code UL96-A.

B. The system shall be installed by a lightning protection contractor who is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

A. The Lightning Protection System shall be Sytem 2000 as manufactured by ERITECH Lightning Protection/Grounding, telephone number 800-248-9353 or approved equal.

B. Air terminals shall be 3/8” dia. X 15” long bare core copper with safety tip, LPC203 BST.

C. Primary copper conductors shall be smooth weave 29 strands, 17 gauge wire size, 59,450 CM, LPC120.

D. Secondary copper conductors shall be smooth weave 14 strands, 17 gauge wire size, 28,700 CM, LPC150.

E. Bonding cables shall be extra flexible braided copper, Part #577110.

F. Furnish all point bases, braces, cable splicers, bonding fittings and other accessories required for a complete code compliant installation.

PART 3 – INSTALLATION

A. Install the lightning protection system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 780 and as shown on the drawings.

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15060 - Pipe and Pipe Fittings 15100 - Valves 15101 - Water Filter 15146 - Submersible Pumps, Controls & Related 15147 – FRP Potable Water Hydropneumatic Tanks 15170 - Potable Water Meters 15213 - Waterlines 15214 - Disinfection of Waterlines 15261 - Chlorinating Equipment

SECTION 15060

PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. The work under this section consists of furnishing and installing all pipe, pipe fittings, and connections to plumbing fixtures and equipment for complete water piping systems inside the control building as shown on the drawings and/or specified herein.

A. Water distribution piping shall be 2” dia. Schedule 80 PVC and SDR-21 PVC.

B. Water supply piping shall be 1-1/4” dia. Schedule 80 PVC.

C. All fittings shall be Schedule 80 PVC.

A. Water Piping

1. During the construction period, all rough-in plumbing shall be sealed off with test plugs, caps, etc., until fixtures are ready to be installed.

B. Procedures for Pipe Joints

1. PVC Pipe joints shall be made in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's instructions, a copy of which shall be furnished to the COR prior to this

2. Install shop fabricated pipe supports and/or hangers as required to prevent sags, bends or vibration.

C. Testing (Within Building)

1. Water Lines

a. Test pressure restrictions - Test pressures shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Not less than 100 psi at the lowest point along the test section.

(2) Be a minimum of 2 hours in duration.

(3) Not vary by more than +5 psi.

b. Pressurization - Each valved section of pipe shall be filled with water slowly and the specified test pressures, based on the elevation of the lowest point of the line or section under test and corrected to the elevation of the test gage, shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe.

c. Air Removal - Before applying the specified test pressure, air shall be expelled completely from the pipe, valves, and hydrants.

d. Examination - All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and joints shall be examined carefully during the test. Any damage or defective pipe, fittings, valves, or hydrants that are discovered following the pressure test shall be repaired or replaced and the test shall be repeated.

3. Leakage Test - A leakage test shall be conducted concurrently with the pressure test of the water pipe.

a. All visible leaks are to be repaired regardless of the amount of leakage.

SECTION 15100

VALVES

A. Scope - includes furnishing and installing building valves and material related to their installation at the location shown on the drawings.

A. PVC Ball Valves shall be True-Union w/ EPDM O-Rings, 1-1/4” to 2” size with socket end sconnections by Hayward or approved equals.

B. Water Pressure Safety Relief Valve shall be bronze body construction, NPT threaded male inlet x female outlet (drain), factory set to 75 p.s.i., Model 3L- 3/4” size as manufactured by WATTS Regulator.

C. Check valve shall be Lead-free bronze body, Maxi-flow, 1-1/4” size, NPT threaded female connections, MODEL LF600 -1 1/4” by WATTS.

D. Stariner shall be bronze body, 1-1/4” size, model 777SI by Watts.

A. Install valves to the layout shown on sheet 4 of the drawings and as recommended by the manufacturer.

SECTION 15101

WATER FILTER

A. This section covers the installation of the in-line water filter.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. The in-line filter shall be "T" style with polyester screen and purge valve, model NT 1

1/4-100HTP VU-FlOW as manufactured by American Granby Inc.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Install filter at location shown on drawings and as recommended by the manufacturer.

Install garden hose adapter at the end of the flushing valve.

SECTION 15146

SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS AND RELATED

A. This section covers the installation of the submersible pump and related in the existing well.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Well Pump, Controls and Related

The pump motor shall be housed in stainless steel; impellers shall be stainless steel.

Discharge head shall have internal check valve. Motors shall be 3 wire, 230 volt model by Grundfos or Franklin.

1. The pump shall be model 16S07-8, 1-1/4” NPT outlet.

2. The motor shalll be single phase, 3/4-h.p., 3-wire, 240 volt.

3. Drop pipe shall be 1-1/4” SCH. 80 PVC threaded and coupled, NSF approved.

4. Safety rope shall be 3/8” nylon rope.

5. Pump leads shall be type TPE (PVC flat jacketed).

6. Torque arrestors shall be two piece construction, FDA approved Plastisol Material, No. STA48C by Merrill, telephone 1-800-831-6962.

7. The Control Panel shall be PumpTec Plus, model no. 580 006 0100 by Franklin.

8. The pump motor starter box shall be 2 HP rated, 230 Volt, “Deluxe” model

#2823018310 by Franklin.

A. Remove existing pump, drop pipe and electrical wiring in existing well.

B. Install new submersible pump to the details shown on the drawings.

1. Verify pump size and depth of drop pipe with Designer prior to installation.

C. Make electrical connection in accordance with pump manufacturer’s instructions. Leads shall be continuous from the pump to the well cap. Secure power cable and safety rope around drop pipe every 10 feet.

D. Lower the pump into the well paying close attention to the power leads to prevent scraping the insulation on the edge of the well casing and to keep kinks out of the wires.

Seal well with sanitary well seal.

E. Install torque arrestor directly above the submersible pump.

F. After installation of the well pump is completed, the well shall be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected by filling the well with chlorine solution having a concentration of not less than 100 parts of chlorine per million. The solution shall remain in the well for a period of at least 24 hours. The well shall then be pumped until retention of chlorine does not exceed one part per million.

G. Water pumped from the well shall be piped or otherwise conducted to a drainage ditch in such a manner as not to cause damage to property or to cause a nuissance.

H. Cycle the pump system a number of times and check for proper operation. Make adjustments as needed for a smooth operation. Record current amperage during normal operation.

I. Provide O&M Plan for each pump and control system.

SECTION 15147

FRP POTABLE WATER HYDROPNEUMATIC TANKS

A. This section covers the installation of fiberglass reinforced plastic hydropneumatic tanks.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. The hydropneumatic tanks shall be 30 inches in diameter with a total tank capacity of

185 gallons of water. The tanks shall have a maximum operating pressure of 150 PSIG and a maximum operatingg temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The tanks shall be model CPV-185T as manufactured by the CompTec Division of Pentair Pump Group.

PART 3 – INSTALLATION

A. Furnish a copy of the manufacturers installation instructions to the COR prior to tanks installation.

B. Turn off the electrical power to the pump at the control panel.

C. Check tank precharge via the air stem on the top of the tank. Adjust tank precharge to

10 psig less than the system cut-in pressure. Cut-in pressure is 30 psig.

D. Pressurize the system and check all connections for leaks.

E. Cycle the system a number of times and check for smooth operation and verify cut-in/cut-out pressures.

SECTION 15170

WATER METER

A. This section includes furnishing and installing a water meter complete and operational.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. The water meter shall be 1” size, w/ threaded connections and gallons reading, Model

70 by Badger.

B. The Contractor shall submit to the C.O. three copies of instructions about the meter including its assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, adjustment, repair, and detailed parts list. The C.O. shall approve the water meter prior to field installation.

A. The water meter shall be installed at the location shown on the drawings and as recommended by manufacturer.

B. Provide unions at each end of the meter.

SECTION 15213

WATERLINES

A. Scope - includes furnishing and installing buried waterlines as shown on the drawings.

A. Pipe

1. Plastic pipe, 2 inch diameter and larger, shall be SDR – 21 PVC.

B. Fittings

1. Fittings shall be of the same type and manufacture as the pipe being jointed.

2. All plastic fittings requiring threading shall be Schedule 80 PVC, female threads.

C. Underground Detection and Marking Tape

1. Buried waterlines shall require detection tape with the following inscription permanently written on a blue background - "Caution: Waterline Buried Below." For the inscription, similar wording with identical meaning shall be approved. The inscription shall be repeated consecutively along the entire length of tape. Three inches wide, 5 mil thick aluminum foil with a protective plastic covering on both sides. All printing shall be encased to avoid ink rub-off. The tape shall be manufactured by Craftmark, P.O. Box 50668, Fort Worth, Texas 76105, Tele. (800) 889-1374, or approved equal.

A. Installation

1. Pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation guide for the type being installed and as shown on the

2. Bury waterlines 30 inches minimum.

B. Underground Detection and Marking Tape

1. Detection tape with the inscription side up shall be buried 12 inches below natural ground and extend the full length of the pipe it identifies.