Attachment_02_SOW_Specs.rtf

AG-4568-S-16-0019

NFNC Nantahala Ranger District Standing Indian Campground Restroom Remodel

Attachment 02

ATTACHMENT 02

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPECIFICAITONS

NATIONAL FORESTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST

NANTAHALA RANGER DISTRICT

STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND

LOOP 5

BATH-HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT

MARCH 2016

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05500 - Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10800 - Toilet and Bath Accessories

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTES

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The Contractor is to provide the complete renovation of the bath-house as specified herein and 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 safety fences around all open excavations and storage areas.

C. Campground Operations

1. The campground will be open during the life of the contract. The Contractor must coordinate the construction with the campground manager.

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

1. The Contractor will have access to the existing restroom facilities.

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 job site for construction only.

F. Safety

1. No trenches will be left open overnight.

2. Electrical switches will be locked in the “OFF ” position.

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 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 (three copies of all submittals required).

1. Building Submittals:

a. Door & Finish Hardware

b. Floor Tile

c. Mechanical and Plumbing Equipment Data and Drawings.

d. Electrical Equipment Data and Drawings

2. 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

SECTION 02200

SELECTIVE BUILDING DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

Work included in this section covers the removal of specific building components.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. None

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Disconnect electrical service to the buildings prior to selective demolition.

The Forest Service reserves the right to remove and retain ownership of any plumbing and electrical equipment from the buildings prior to the “Notice to Proceed”.

C. Protect building components during demolition work. Repair or replace items that are damaged during demolition . Dispose of all refuse at a State Approved facility.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

Mix for Minor Structures

SECTION 03100

CONCRETE FORMWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers all formwork, expansion joints, and related accessories.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Forms shall be wood, plywood, hardboard, or metal and shall be approved by the C.O..

B. Form oil shall be nonstaining type.

C. Expansion joint filler shall be pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine boards. Treatment shall be 0.21bs/cf of treatment (ground contact).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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.

C. Expansion and contraction joints shall be formed as indicated on the drawings.

D. Control joints shall be saw cut at the locations shown on the drawings. Joints shall be 1/5 the depth of the slab.

SECTION 03200

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

a. No concrete shall be placed against a frozen base or sub-grade, no exceptions.

3. ACI 305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concrete

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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. Additives, air entrainment agents shall comply with ASTM C-260.

E. 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.

4. “Commercial” Fibermesh reinforcement shall be added to the mix for the construction of the sidewalk.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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 hou

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.

4. Interior floors shall be steel trowel finished. Slope all interior floors to positively slope towards the drains.

5. Exterior sidewalks shall be light broom finished.

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 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED.

SECTION 03310

CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Consists of constructing small concrete structures requiring one-half cubic yard or less in accordance with the details shown on the drawings and in conformance with the requirements of this specification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Forms: Plywood, hardboard, wood, metal or other approved material to yield the required finish.

B. Dry Mix: The prebagged concrete mix shall be made using a dry preportioned blended mix meeting the requirements of ASTM C-387 for 28 days, 3,500 psi concrete.

C. Water: Water shall be clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials. Water shall be added to each bag as recommended by the manufacturer.

D. Welded Wire Fabric: AASHTO M-32 and M-55.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Job Mixing: The dry concrete mix and water shall be thoroughly mixed as recommended by the manufacturer. Mixing must be done in either a mechanical mixer or in a wheelbarrow. Concrete shall be mixed and placed while fresh. Any concrete in which initial set has begun shall be wasted. In any case, the elapsed time from placement of the first batch to placement of the last batch necessary to complete a specific concrete item shall not exceed one hour.

B. Placing and Finishing: The fresh concrete shall be placed in the forms and rodded as necessary to remove the air pockets. The exposed surfaces of the concrete shall receive a medium trowel finish.

C. Protection from Cold: The Contractor shall ensure that the air surrounding the fresh concrete be kept at a temperature above 50 degrees F for a period of five days after the concrete is placed.

D. Curing: If determined necessary by the C.O., exposed surfaces shall be covered with plastic sheeting after the concrete has taken its initial set.

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

SECTION 04150

MASONRY ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers all masonry accessories as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Vertical and horizontal reinforcing steel shall be of sizes and configuration shown on drawings.

1. Reinforcing steel shall comply with ASTM Designation A-615, intermediate grade 40.

B. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall be Dur-O-Wall, conforming to requirements of ASTM A-82.

C. Anchor bolts shall be of the size and type shown on the drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Reinforcing steel shall be installed as shown on the drawings. All concrete block cells containing reinforcing steel shall be filled solid with concrete. (not grout)

B. Horizontal masonry reinforcement shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and as shown on the drawings.

SECTION 04220

CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Work included in this section covers concrete block masonry and related items.

B. References

1. Standards of the Concrete Masonry Association, latest edition.

2. Concrete Masonry Handbook, Portland Cement Association

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Mortar shall comply with ASTM C-270, Type M.

1. Faces shall be uniform in texture and free of defects which would impair finished appearance.

2. Units shall not vary from designated size more than 1/6".

3. Typical units 7-5/8" high x 15-5/8" long x 3-5/8”, 5-5/8”, and 7-5/8" wide, two or three cell type.

4. All blocks shall be Grade A units made with expanded slag or shale aggregate.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. All masonry walls shall be true and plumb and built to dimensions, bond, and pattern as indicated on the drawings.

1. Joints shall be 3/8" wide.

B. Provide all bond beams and special blocks where required or shown on the drawings.

C. Cores that contain vertical reinforcing steel shall be cleaned through the top of the cell by hand and filled with concrete.

1. The concrete shall be vibrated or rodded.

D. Reinforcing bars shall be installed in the cores and bond beams and anchored into concrete as shown on the drawings.

1. Cores with reinforcing steel and bond beams shall be filled with concrete.

E. All blocks shall be "buttered" on all contact surfaces with mortar.

1. Tight full mortar joints shall be placed between concrete and masonry.

2. There shall be full mortar coverage of the block face shells in both horizontal and vertical joints.

F. All exposed wall surfaces shall be kept clean and free of mortar or concrete splotches.

1. Wall and all joints shall be pointed and masonry cleaned.

2. Completed walls shall be cleaned with a detergent cleaner containing no muriatic acid.

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05500 - Metal Fabrications

SECTION 05500

METAL FABRICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. 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.

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

SECTION 06100

ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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

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

C. Sill plates and wood in contact with concrete or masonry shall be PT Southern Yellow Pine.

D. Plywood Sheathing shall be exterior type "C" - CEXT-APA or OSB, 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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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 deck and nail in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

b. As soon as sheathing overlay is in place, cover all roof areas with 30# asphalt felt.

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Ceilings shall be Hardi-Panels, Stucco finish.

Soffits and eaves shall be hardi-soffit Cedarmill, vented and non-vented as shown on the drawings.

C. Interior and exterior wood trim shall be Red Cedar, Premium Grade.

D. Any wood in contact with concrete or masonry shall be pressure treated as described above.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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.

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.

Ceiling Panels shall be attached with 6d hot dipped galvanized nails.

G. 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

SECTION 07110

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 interior concrete patches. Lap and secure edges of vapor barrier to assure tight seal.

SECTION 07920

SEALANTS AND CAULKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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. Prime wood surfaces with varnish diluted 50% with approved thinner.

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

E. 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 Engineer.

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

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

SECTION 08210

METAL DOORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

B. Door louvers shall be .063" extruded aluminum, 6063-T5 with anodized finish, 18" wide x 12" high, model 1400 as manufactured by AIR LOUVERS, Commerce CA, Telephone 213-726-8814, or 800-766-0660, or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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. Prepare doors to receive specificed louvers. 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

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Door Hardware

1. See Hardware schedule on drawings.

2. All locksets shall be furnished by the Forest Service.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Secure approval of locations, 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

SECTION 09330

FLOOR TILE

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section includes all floor tile and related items.

B. The latest issue of the following specifications form a part of these specifications.

C. Submittals

1. Submit one sample panel approximately 12" square for each color, pattern, and type of tile intended to be used. Obtain approval of job sample submittals before delivering any products to job site.

2. Submit tile manufacturer's maintenance guides.

D. Product Handling

1. Deliver all products to job site in manufacturer's unopened containers with grade seals unbroken and labels intact and keep tile cartons dry..

E. Environmental Conditions

1. Maintain temperature at 50 degrees F minimum during tile work and for seven days after completion.

2. Vent temporary heaters to outside to avoid carbon dioxide damage to new tile work.

3. Provide adequate lighting for good grouting and clean-up.

F. Extra Stock

1. Supply extra 2% of each tile used in clean, marked cartons for owner's emergency use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Floor tile and trim shall be as shown on the Interior Finish Schedule.

B. Bond coat shall be a cement base thin-set.

Floor grout shall be Hydromet Ceramic Tile Grout (Sanded) by Bostick Company.

Color shall be French Gray #H142.

E. Floor Grout Additive shall be Hydromet 1900 Modified Epoxy.

F. Threshold shall be marble as specified on the drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Inspection

1. Inspect all surfaces to be tiled for the following surface variations.

2. Report all unacceptable surfaces to the C.O, and do not tile such surfaces until they are levelled enough to meet above requirements. Before tiling, be sure surfaces to be tiled are free of curing membranes, oil, grease, wax and dust.

B. Layout

1. Determine locations of all movement joints before starting tile work.

2. Lay out all tile work so as to minimize cuts less than 1/2 tile in size.

3. Locate cuts in both walls and floors so as to be least conspicuous.

4. Align all wall joints to give straight, uniform grout lines, plumb and level.

5. Align all floor joints to give straight, uniform grout lines, parallel with walls.

C. Installation

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and as shown on the drawings.

D. Cleaning

Completely remove all grout haze and residue from the surface of the ceramic tile.

2. Grout joints must be clean and free of standing water, dust and any foreign substances.

E. Protection

Protect floors from general foot traffic for at least 72 hours after grouting has been completed.

2. Protect tile installation from freezing for at least 21 days after installation is complete.

3. Protect all floor tile installations with Kraft paper or other heavy breathable covering during the construction period to prevent damage or staining.

SECTION 09800

SPECIAL WALL COVERING

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section includes the furnishing of all materials and labor required for the installation of the special wall covering on the interior of the bath-house building.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. See finish schedule on drawings.

A. Apply block filler and special wall coating in strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions.

SECTION 09900

PAINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. See finish schedule on drawings.

1. Submit sample charts for all specified paints.

B. Mixing

1. Apply paint of consistency recommended by manufacturer. Additional thinning permitted only with specific approval. Use factory-mixed colors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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 work.

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 dried 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 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10800

TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers the furnishing and installation of all toilet and bath accessories as shown on the plans or specified herein.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. All products are shown on the drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. The Contractor must verify that the specified items will fit before ordering.

B. Mount accessories in accordance with manufactures' mounting instructions and to the heights shown on the drawings or as required by the NC Building Code, Volumn 1-C. (Accessibility Code), when mounting heights are not shown.

C. Clean all accessories upon completion. Replace any damaged items.

SECTION 10900

FLOOR ANCHORED OVERHEAD BRACED

HDPE TOILET COMPARTMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers the furnishing and installation of all toilet and shower stalls compartments as shown on the plans or specified herein.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Toilet partitions shall be polymer (HDPE) floor anchored/overhead braced.

Color shall Folkstone Gray 9400, Pebble Grained.

Submit four sets of shop drawings fro COR approval prior to ordering.

Product manufacturer shall be Global Partitions, Eastanollee GA. 30538. Tel. no. 706-827-2700. Supplier: Donco Inc. Peachtree City, GA 770-461-1125. Contact: Mike Brown

Doors, panels and pilasters shall be 1 inch thick .

Pilasters shoes shall be plastic.

Pilasters shall be overhead braced with an extruded anti-grip aluminum headrail.

Door hardware shall be heavy-duty diecast zamac hing .

Panel and pilaster brackets shall be aluminum stirrup brackets, 2 inch long made of heavy-duty anodized extruded aluminum.

Examine ares to receive toilet compartments for correct height and spacing .

Install compartments in a rigid, straight , plumb and level manner per manufacturers installation instructions.

Provide manufacturers 15 year written warranty against plastic breakage, corrosion and delamination.

D. Clean all accessories upon completion. Replace any damaged items.

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

SECTION 15060

PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Water Pipe and Fittings

1. Copper tubing meeting ASTM B-88; Type "L" hard above grade and Type "K" soft below grade or in concrete. Fittings shall be of the same material as the pipe. Fittings shall be wrought copper solder joint type. Cast fittings conforming to ANSI B16.18, except where otherwise specified, may be used only in patterns not available in wrought fittings and where desired changes in direction and/or reduction in size cannot be accomplished with two wrought copper fittings.

2. Joints

a. Copper joints shall be made with solder of not less than 95-5 (95% tin - 5% antimony) no lead content.

3. Nipples used in conjunction with copper piping shall be brass.

4. Galvanized steel pipe or PVC shall not be allowed.

B. Water Piping Accessories

1. Water hammer arresters shall be provided where shown on the plans. Water hammer arrester manufacturers shall be American Tube and Controls "Hammertrol" (permanently charged and sealed), Zurn "Shok-Trol", Wade "Shockstop", Josam "Absorbotron", or Jay R. Smith "Hydrotrol" (size A).

C. Sanitary Piping

1. Drain, Waste and Vent Piping

All waste piping shall be Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC). Hub and spigot type and shall conform to ASTM D2665, Schedule 40 with solvent joints.

2. Waste connections and traps for lavatories shall be chrome plated brass.

3. Roof Flashing

All vent piping passing through the roof shall be flashed with neoprene flashing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Water, Soil, Waste and Vent Piping

1. All vent piping passing through the roof shall project 12" above the roof line.

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

3. Traps shall be provided for each fixture and floor drain.

4. Soil and waste piping 3" and smaller shall be graded not less than 1/4" per foot. Larger piping shall be graded so as to drain back to the soil or waste pipe. For all drainage piping the slope shall be uniform for the entire length.

5. Fixture connections to stack and soil pipe shall be made with brass ferrules and soil pipe adapters.

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 work.

2. Copper Pipe

a. Ends of pipe shall be cleaned with sand cloth so as to remove all oxides before soldering. Fittings shall be similarly cleaned with sand cloth or wire brush.

b. Flux shall be evenly applied to both pipe end and fittings. Flux shall be of type recommended by its manufacturer for the type solder used.

c. Solder shall completely fill all parts of joint. Do not back up joints with solder dissimilar to that used in joints.

3. Install copper plated supports and/or hangers as required to prevent sags, bends, or vibration; in any case provide within 6" of elbows and valves at the end of all branches over 5' and on centers not exceeding the following:

Copper Tubing - Up to 1", 6' over 1", 8'.

Use compatible pipe materials to prevent electrolysis.

4. The use of wooden blocks nailed to the wall and perforated strapping shall not be allowed as means of anchoring piping.

C. Testing (Within Building)

1. Soil, Waste and Vent, Sewer Pipe

a. A water test shall be applied to the system in sections. Each opening shall be tightly plugged except the highest opening of the section under test. In testing successive section, at least the upper ten feet of the preceding section shall be retested so that all but uppermost 10' of the system shall have been submitted to a test of not less than 10' head of water.

b. The water level shall remain constant for not less than 30 minutes; the system shall be tight at all points.

2. 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

BUILDING VALVES

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Ball Valves shall be 2-piece standard port, bronze body with stainless steel ball & stem Series B6000-SS by Watts.

B. Check Valves shall be 3/4 inch size, bronze, by Watts.

C. Drain and Pressure Relief Valves shall be as shown on the drawings.

A. Install valves at locations shown on the drawings and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

SECTION 15214

DISINFECTION OF WATERLINES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Scope - includes disinfection requirements for new potable water systems or existing systems extended, damaged, repaired, broken, or otherwise altered due to construction activities.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Chlorine Compounds

1. Gaseous Chlorine - this form of chlorine shall not be permitted.

2. Hypochlorites - liquid or powder form.

3. Chloramines - liquid form.

4. Chlorinated Dimethylhydantoin - powder form.

5. Other liquid or power chlorine compounds approved by the C.O..

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Disinfection of Waterlines

1. Disinfection shall be performed after flushing and pressure testing are completed and approved by the C.O..

a. Dosage - disinfecting material shall be placed in the system, at a location approved by the C.O., to provide approximately 100 mg/1 of total chlorine in the water system.

b. Procedure - the entire system including storage tanks where applicable shall be filled with the disinfecting solution. All taps, hydrants, and other outlets shall be opened and left open until a strong odor of chlorine is noticeable in the water coming from each other, after which, the taps, hydrants, and other outlets shall be closed.

c. Test Period - chlorinated water shall remain in the system a minimum of 24 hours.

d. Bacteriological Examination - after the system has been disinfected and flushed to 2 ppm residual, two (2) bacteriological water samples shall be taken by the contractor or his resentative from tap points at opposit sides of the system. The samples shall be tested at a laboratory certified by the State of North Carolina for potable water Bateriological Testing. The results of both samples must be negative (free of coliform organisms) to obtain acceptance. The C.O. shall be proved with copies of all test results results forms.

e. The Contractor shall pay all transportation and laboratory costs associated with the bacteriological examinations.

SECTION 15254

PIPE INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall insulate all above ground interior water piping (hot and tempered only).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Insulation shall be Rubatex RR-180-FS Tubing, R-1800-FS Sheet Insulation, or equal, as manufactured by Rubatex Corporation, Bedford, Virginia.

B. Adhesive shall be compatible with the insulation such as Rubatex #373, #372 or equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Install insulation as recommended by the manufacturer.

1. No piping shall be covered until after testing.

2. Sectional pipe insulation shall be applied with longitudinal joints staggered.

3. All pipe covering shall be installed over clean, dry surfaces with adjacent sections of insulation butted firmly together.

SECTION 15460

PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers plumbing fixtures, trim, and related items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Fixtures shall be complete with all equipment, fittings, trim, etc. All fixtures shall have the manufacturer's guarantee, label, or trademark indicating first quality. All Acid Resisting enamel shall bear the manufacturer's symbol signifying Acid Resisting material.

B. Fittings and trim shall be heavily chrome plated brass and, unless otherwise specified, shall be the same manufacture as fixtures.

C. Fixtures shall be based on American Standard manufacture, except where otherwise indicated. Kohler fixtures, Delaney, or Watrous flush valves, Sperzell, Church, Beneke, or Bemis seats may be used.

D. Fixture Schedule: See plumbing Fixture Schedule on drawings.

E. Shock absorbers shall be sized as indicated on the plumbing drawing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Install all fixtures as shown on the drawings.

B. Fixture Supports

1. For support of wall hung fixtures, hangers shall be secured to wall with not less than 3/8" HDG carriage bolts. No lead shields or similar anchors will be allowed.

C. Valves

1. Stops or gate valves shall be furnished on hot and cold water supply to each fixture or piece of equipment, whether or not furnished under this section of the specifications. Valves shall be installed in the plumbing alley.

D. Cleaning of all fixtures shall be under this section.

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16010

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section specifies the basic requirements for electrical installations and includes requirements common to more than one section of Division 16.

B. Install equipment and materials to provide required access for servicing and maintenance.

C. Verify final locations for rough-ins with field measurements and with the requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

D. Coordinate electrical equipment and materials installation with other building components.

E. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in other building components to allow for electrical installations.

F. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in poured in place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed.

G. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of electrical materials and equipment for efficient flow of work.

H. Coordinate the cutting and patching of building components to accommodate the installation of electrical equipment and materials.

I. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install electrical services and overhead equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

J. Install electrical equipment to facilitate maintenance and repair or replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations.

K. Materials and installation shall be in full accordance with the latest requirements of the National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association Codes and other applicable State and local codes and regulations. Nothing in these drawings and specifications is to be construed to permit work not conforming to these codes.

L. Provide permanent operational data nameplates on each item of power operated electrical equipment indicating manufacturer, product name, model number, serial number, capacity, operating and power characteristics, labels of tested compliances, and similar essential data.

M. Locate nameplates in an accessible location.

N. Deliver products to project properly identified with names, model numbers, types, grades, compliance labels, and similar information needed for distinct identifications and adequately packaged and protected to prevent damage during shipment, storage, and handling.

O. Protect stored equipment and materials from damage.

P. Coordinate deliveries of electrical materials and equipment to minimize construction site congestion.

Q. Limit each shipment of materials and equipment to the items and quantities needed for the smooth and efficient flow of installation.

R. Provide the following record documents:

1. Mark drawings to indicate revisions to conduit sizes and locations, both exterior and interior; actual equipment locations, dimensioned for column lines; concealed equipment, dimensioned to column lines; distribution and branch electrical circuitry; fuse and circuit breaker size and arrangements; support and hanger details; change orders; and concealed control system devices.

2. Mark specifications to indicate approved substitutions; change orders; actual equipment and materials used.

S. Provide the following operation and maintenance data:

1. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations, performance curves, engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial numbers of all replaceable parts.

2. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start-up, break-in, routine and normal operating instructions; regulation, control, stopping, shut-down, and emergency instructions; and summer and winter operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly; and aligning and adjusting instructions.

4. Servicing instructions and lubrication charts and schedules.

T. Provide complete warranty information for each item…