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04/04/2011

Appalachian District Ranger Office Project No. 0204.16

LOCATION: Mars Hill, North Carolina

OWNER:

USDA Forest Service

Southern Region

1720 Peachtree Road, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

TEL: 404/347-2526 FAX: 404/347-2399

ARCHITECT:

MOMA Architecture, Inc.

123 Church Street, Suite 350

Marietta, Georgia 30060

TEL: 770/422-9040 FAX: 770/422-9050

CIVIL:

Engineering Management, Inc.

303 Swanson Dr.

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043

TEL: 770/962-1387 FAX: 770/962-8010

STRUCTURAL:

Stability Engineering

431 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 4

Decatur, Georgia 30030

TEL: 404/377-9316 FAX: 404/377-9317

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL:

HESM&A

1255 Collier Rd., Suite C

Atlanta, Georgia 30318-2308

TEL: 404/881-5300 FAX: 404/881-0909

This Project Manual, as an Instrument of Service, is and shall remain the property of the Architect and shall not be reproduced, published or used in any way without the permission of the Architect.

© M O M A Architecture 2007

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT RANGER OFFICE TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Issue Date

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS 01100 Summary

01300 Administrative Requirements 05/04/07

01354 LEED Credit Summary

01400 Quality Requirements 05/04/07

01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 05/04/07

01575 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control 05/04/07

01600 Product Requirements 05/04/07

01700 Execution Requirements 05/04/07

01732 Waste Management 05/04/07

01734 Indoor Air Quality 05/04/07

01780 Closeout Submittals 05/04/07

01810 General Commissioning Requirements 05/04/07

01815 HVAC Commissioning Requirements 05/04/07

DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION 02100 Site Preparation 05/04/07

02200 Earthwork 05/04/07

02225 Earthwork for Utilities 05/04/07

02270 Temporary Erosion Control 05/04/07

02272 Rip Rap 05/04/07

02300 Boring and Jacking 05/04/07

02361 Termite Control 05/04/07

02601 Manholes 05/04/07

02660 Water Distribution Systems 05/04/07

02736 Sanitary Sewer 05/04/07

02741 Asphalt Pavement 05/04/07

02751 Cement Concrete Pavement

02870 Site Furnishing

02875 Chain Link Fence and Gate

02931 Grassing 05/04/07

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE 03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete 05/04/07

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY 04860 Stone Masonry 05/04/07

DIVISION 5 - METALS 05120 Structural Steel 05/04/07

05500 Metal Fabrications 05/04/07

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS 06100 Rough Carpentry 05/04/07

06176 Metal-Plate-Connected Wood Trusses 05/04/07

06181 Glued laminated Structural Units

06201 Exterior Finish Carpentry 05/04/07

06402 Interior Architectural Woodwork 05/04/07

DIVISION 7 -THERMAL AND 07115 Bituminous Dampproofing

MOISTURE 07210 Building Insulation 05/04/07

PROTECTION 07610 Sheet Metal Roofing 05/04/07

07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 05/04/07

07920 Joint Sealants 05/04/07

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS 08110 Steel Door Frames 05/04/07

08211 Flush Wood Doors 05/04/07

08411 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 05/04/07

08710 Door Hardware 05/04/07

08800 Glazing 05/04/07

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES 09250 Gypsum Board 05/04/07

09310 Ceramic Tile 05/04/07

09511 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 07/21/05

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09651 Resilient Floor Tile 05/04/07

09653 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories 05/04/07

09681 Carpet Tile 05/04/07

09911 Painting 05/04/07

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES 10155 Toilet Compartments 05/04/07

10270 Access Flooring 04/28/08

10431 Signage 05/04/07

10520 Fire-Protection Specialties 05/04/07

10801 Toilet and Bath Accessories 05/04/07

SECTION 11 – EQUIPMENT 11458 Disappearing Stairway 05/4/07

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS 12485 Foot Grilles 05/04/07

12491 Horizontal Louver Blinds 05/04/07

SECTION 13 – SPECIAL 13702 Fire Alarm System

13802 Access Control. 04/13/11

13811 Communications Transmission Towers

SECTION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS Not Used.

SECTION 15 - MECHANICAL 15010 Basic Mechanical Requirements 05/04/07

15011 Schedule of Submittal Data

15030 Excavating, Trenching, an Backfilling 05/04/07

15047 Identification of Pipe, Valves, and Equipment 05/04/07

15060 Pipe Hangers, Supports, and Anchors 05/04/07

15100 Valves (HVAC) 05/04/07

15170 Motors, Starters, and Disconnect Switches 05/04/07

15185 Pumps (HVAC) 05/04/07

15230 Mechanical Insulation 05/04/07

15241 Vibration Isolation 05/04/07

15410 Plumbing Fixtures and Trim 05/04/07

15421 Domestic Water Distribution 05/04/07

15431 Soil and Waste Piping Systems 05/04/07

15462 Light Duty Electric Storage Type Water Heaters 05/04/07

15510 HVAC Piping 05/04/07

15520 Piping Specialties 05/04/07

15545 Water Treatment System 05/04/07

15605 Geothermal Heat Pumps 05/04/07

15660 Fans 05/04/07

15680 Electric Heaters 05/04/07

15820 Ductwork Specialties 05/04/07

15860 Energy Recovery Units 05/04/07

15870 Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers 05/04/07

15891 Ductwork 05/04/07

15950 Building Systems Control 05/04/07

15990 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing 05/04/07

SECTION 16 - ELECTRICAL 16010 Electrical General 05/04/07

16110 Raceway Systems 05/04/07

16120 Wires and Cables 05/04/07

16125 Modular Wiring System 04/28/08

16130 Boxes 04/28/07

16140 Wiring Devices 04/28/07

16160 Panelboards 05/04/07

16165 Distribution Panelboards 05/04/07

16170 Motor and Feeder Disconnect Switches 05/04/07

16425 Service and Distribution 05/04/07

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16450 Grounding 05/04/07

16505 Lighting 05/04/07

16560 Lighting Controls 05/04/07

16610 Lightning Protection System 05/04/07

16620 Surge Protection 05/04/07

16705 Telecommunication Wiring System

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APPALACHIAN DISTRICT RANGER OFFICE SUMMARY

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SECTION 01100

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Appalachian District Ranger Office.

B. Owner's Name: U.S. Forest Service.

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a firm, fixed price as described in Section B of the

Contract.

1.3 WORK BY OWNER

A. Items noted NIC (Not in Contract) will be supplied and installed by U.S. Forest Service before Substantial

Completion. Some items include:

1. Movable cabinets.

2. Furnishings.

3. Small equipment.

1.4 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. U.S. Forest Service intends to occupy the Project upon Substantial Completion.

B. Cooperate with U.S. Forest Service to minimize conflict and to facilitate U.S. Forest Service's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate U.S. Forest Service occupancy.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Limited to areas noted on Drawings.

B. Arrange use of site and premises to allow:

1. Work by Others.

2. Work by U.S. Forest Service.

C. Provide access to and from site as required by law and by U.S. Forest Service:

1. Emergency Building Exits During Construction: Keep all exits required by code open during construction period; provide temporary exit signs if exit routes are temporarily altered.

2. Do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or other public ways without permit.

D. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Limit disruption of utility services to hours the building is unoccupied.

2. Prevent accidental disruption of utility services to other facilities.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

END OF SECTION

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT RANGER OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01300

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Preconstruction meeting.

B. Progress meetings.

C. Construction progress schedule.

D. Submittals for review, information, and project closeout.

E. Number of copies of submittals.

F. Submittal procedures.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01100 - Summary: Stages of the Work, Work covered by each contract, occupancy,.

B. Section 01700 - Execution Requirements: Additional coordination requirements.

1.3 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Cooperate with the COR in allocation of mobilization areas of site; for field offices and sheds, for vehicular access, traffic, and parking facilities.

B. During construction, coordinate use of site and facilities through the Project Coordinator.

C. Comply with COR's procedures for intra-project communications; submittals, reports and records, schedules, coordination drawings, and recommendations; and resolution of ambiguities and conflicts.

D. Comply with instructions of the COR for use of temporary utilities and construction facilities.

E. Coordinate field engineering and layout work under instructions of the COR.

F. Make the following types of submittals to the COR:

1. Requests for interpretation.

2. Requests for substitution.

3. Shop drawings, product data, and samples.

4. Test and inspection reports.

5. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports.

6. Applications for payment and change order requests.

7. Progress schedules.

8. Coordination drawings.

9. Closeout submittals.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. U.S. Forest Service will schedule a pre-work meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required:

1. U.S. Forest Service Contracting Officer.

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2. COR. & Inspector

3. Contractor.

4. District Ranger or Representative.

C. Agenda:

1. Execution of the Notice to Proceed.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of Products, schedule of values, and progress schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing the parties to Contract, Job Superintendant and COR.

4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

5. Scheduling.

D. Record minutes and distribute copies within 5 days after meeting to participants, with two copies to COR, U.S. Forest Service, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. COR will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, preside at meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, U.S. Forest Service, COR, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Maintenance of progress schedule.

7. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

8. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

9. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

10. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

11. Other business relating to Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to

COR, U.S. Forest Service, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. If preliminary schedule requires revision after review, submit revised schedule within 10 days.

B. Within 20 days after review of preliminary schedule, submit draft of proposed complete schedule for review.

1. Include written certification that major contractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule.

C. Within 10 days after joint review, submit complete schedule.

D. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment.

3.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for review:

1. Product data.

2. Shop drawings.

3. Samples for selection.

4. Samples for verification.

B. Submit to COR for review for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and

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the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

C. Samples will be reviewed only for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

D. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article below.

3.5 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for information:

1. Design data.

2. Certificates.

3. Test reports.

4. Inspection reports.

5. Manufacturer's instructions.

6. Manufacturer's field reports.

7. Other types indicated.

B. Submit for COR's knowledge as contract administrator or for U.S. Forest Service.

3.6 SUBMITTALS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them at project closeout:

1. Project record documents.

2. Operation and maintenance data.

3. Warranties.

4. Bonds.

5. Other types as indicated.

B. Submit for U.S. Forest Service's benefit during and after project completion.

3.7 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Documents for Review:

1. Small Size Sheets, Not Larger Than 8-1/2 x 11 inches: Submit the number of copies which the

Contractor requires, plus two copies which will be retained by the COR.

2. Larger Sheets, Not Larger Than 24 x 36 inches: Submit the number of opaque reproductions which

Contractor requires, plus two copies which will be retained by COR.

B. Documents for Information: Submit two copies.

C. Documents for Project Closeout: Make one reproduction of submittal originally reviewed. Submit one extra of submittals for information.

D. Samples: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by COR.

1. After review, produce duplicates.

2. Retained samples will not be returned to Contractor unless specifically so stated.

3.8 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with approved form.

B. Sequentially number the transmittal form. Revise submittals with original number and a sequential alphabetic suffix.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, as appropriate on each copy.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

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E. Deliver submittals to COR at business address.

F. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and coordinate submission of related items.

G. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days excluding delivery time to and from the Contractor.

H. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

I. Provide space for Contractor and COR review stamps.

J. When revised for resubmission, identify all changes made since previous submission.

K. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with requirements.

L. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT RANGER OFFICE LEED CREDIT SUMMARY

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SECTION 01354

LEED CREDIT SUMMARY

1.01 DEFINITIONS

A. LEED Rating System: LEED-NC Version 2.2.

B. Required: Achievement of this credit is essential for certification of this project.

C Preferred: Achievement of this credit would be desirable but is not mandatory.

D. Not Required: Achievement of this credit is not expected or not possible for this project.

E. Owner's O&M Program: On-going procedures and information documented for purposes of achievement of initial certification and re-certification; prepared by Owner or Owner's consultant.

PART 2 CREDIT SUMMARY

2.01 CERTIFICATION TO BE ACHIEVED: LEED Gold, requiring minimum of 39 points.

2.02 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS): 10 Points To Be Achieved.

A. SS Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Erosion and Sedimentation Control/Construction Activity Pollution Prevention.

1. Owner's O&M program addresses on-going maintenance.

2. During Construction:

a. Preventive measures and remediation are specified in Section 01575.

b. Preventive measures prescribed by State law will be followed.

3. Permanent erosion and sedimentation prevention features are to be provided:

a. Grading for sediment traps and retention ponds is specified in Section 02200.

b. Riprap is specified in Section 02272.

c. Turf (for lawns) is specified in Section 02931 (sodding).

d. Turf (for lawns) is specified in Section 02931 (seeding).

B. SS Credit 1 - Required - 1 point - Site Selection.

1. The project is not located on any of the inappropriate or environmentally sensitive lands defined for this credit.

C. SS Credit 4.2 - Required - 1 point - Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms.

1. Non-Residential Occupancy: Secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities are to be provided.

a. Showers are specified in Section 15410.

2. Bicycle racks are specified in Section 02870

D. SS Credit 4.3 - Required - 1 point - Alternative Transportation: Low-Emission % Fuel Efficient Vehicles.

1. Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5%of total parking.

E. SS Credit 5.1 - Preferred - 1 point - Site Development: Protect or Restore Open Space.

1. The project site is previously graded:

a. Restore or protect a minimum of 75% of the site with native vegetation.

F. SS Credit 5.2 - Preferred - 1 point - Site Development: Maximize Open Space.

1. The building footprint and open space are designed to meet this requirement.

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G. SS Credit 6.1 - Required - 1 point - Stormwater Management: Rate and Quantity Reduction..

3. The site design reduces runoff rate and quantity by at least 25 percent.

5. The site design mitigates at least 25 percent of annual stormwater falling on site.

6. Methods used are:

a. Using pervious surfacing:

1) Grading is specified in Section 02200.

b. Modifying existing stormwater flows:

1) Grading is specified in Section 02200.

2) Turf is specified in Section 02931 (sodding).

H. SS Credit 6.2 - Required - 1 point - Stormwater Design: Quality Control.

1. Natural on-site stormwater treatment to remove sediment is provided:

a. Grading is specified in Section 02200.

b. Riprap is specified in Section 02272.

H. SS Credit 7.1 - Required - 1 point - Heat Island Reduction: Non-Roof.

1. No modifications to the existing site are required.

2. The site design reduces thermal gradient differences by:

a. 1) Asphalt paving is not used.

2) Portland cement concrete paving, which typically has a reflectance of 0.3 to 0.4, is specified in Section 02751.

J. SS Credit 7.2 - Required - 1 point - Heat Island Reduction: Roof.

1. The roofing design reduces thermal gradient differences by:

a. Using high reflectance and high emissivity roofing for at least 75 percent of roof area.

1) Sheet metal roofing as specified in Section 07610.

K. SS Credit 8 - Required - 1 point - Light Pollution Reduction.

1. Appropriate exterior lighting fixtures are specified in Section 16520.

2. Appropriate interior lighting fixtures are specified in Section 16510.

2.03 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE): 5 Points To Be Achieved.

A. WE Credit 1.1 - Required - 1 point - Water Efficient Landscaping--Reduce Water Use (1 point for 50%, 2 points for 95%).

1. The landscaping does not require irrigation and no permanent irrigation system is provided.

a. The climate provides adequate rainfall for the landscaping intended without need for irrigation.

b. Plants that do not require irrigation are specified in Section 02930.

B. WE Credit 1.2 - Required - 1 point - Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Use or No Irrigation.

1. The landscaping does not require irrigation and no permanent irrigation system is provided.

a. The climate provides adequate rainfall for the landscaping intended without need for irrigation.

b. Plants that do not require any irrigation are specified in Section 02930.

C. WE Credit 2 - Required - 1 point - Innovative Wastewater Technologies.

1. Use of municipal water for sewage conveyance is reduced by at least 50 percent by:

a. Appropriate high efficiency and/or waterless fixtures are specified in Section 15410.

D. WE Credit 3.1 - Required - 1 point - Water Use Reduction.

1. Appropriate high efficiency and/or waterless fixtures are specified in Section 15410.

b. Hydronic piping is specified in Section 15182.

E. WE Credit 3.2 - Required - 1 point - Water Use Reduction.

1. Same solutions as for WE Credit 3.1, but greater reduction.

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2.04 ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE (EA): 9 Points To Be Achieved.

A. EA Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Existing Building Commissioning.

1. Existing building commissioning is to be performed under a separate contract.

B. EA Prerequisite 2 - Required - No points - Minimum Energy Performance.

1. The building envelope, HVAC, lighting, etc., have been designed to meet ASHRAE 90.1-

2004.

C. EA Prerequisite 3 - Required - No points - Fundamental Refrigerant Management.

3. New equipment: No CFC-based refrigerants are used in any equipment. Non-CFC refrigerants are specified.

D. EA Credit 1 - Required - 7 point - Optimize Energy Performance.

2. Whole building energy simulation (Option 1) shows that the design reduces energy cost compared to the specified standard by 31.5 percent - 7 point.

E. EA Credit 4 - Required - 1 point - Enhanced Refrigerant Management.

2. No Halon is used in any equipment or extinguishing system.

3. HVAC:

d. New equipment: No HCFC-based refrigerants are used in any equipment. Non-HCFC refrigerants are specified.

F. EA Credit 6 - Required - 1 point - Green Power.

1. The Owner intends to or has already entered into a contract for electricity from renewable sources, but that is not part of the construction contract.

2.05 MATERIALS & RESOURCES: 4 Points To Be Achieved.

A. MR Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Storage & Collection of Recyclables.

1. Bins, waste cans, can crushers, etc., are considered furnishings and are therefore not part of the construction contract.

B. MR Credit 2.1 - Required - 1 point - Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal.

1. Construction procedures and measurement of diverted waste are specified in Section

01732. This section requires the Contractor to perform the measurement and computation.

2. Waste prevention and disposal procedures specific to certain types of work are specified in many sections.

C. MR Credit 2.2 - Required - 1 point - Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal.

1. Same as for MR Credit 2.1, but increased quantity.

D. MR Credit 3 - Prefered - 1 point - Materials Reuse: 5%.

1. The Contractor is to achieve this credit through his selection of products (materials and equipment).

E. MR Credit 4.1 - Required - 1 point - Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer).

1. Other major products that are specified to include recycled content include the following:

2. Other specific products that must contain recycled content are specified in the appropriate section(s).

3. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01355 and

Section 01600.

F. MR Credit 5.1 - Required - 1 point - Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally.

1. For the purposes of the contract documents, the term "regionally-sourced" is used instead of "regional materials" and is defined in Section 01600 in the same way as for this credit.

5. Contractor is required to achieve this credit through selection of materials, plus any

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mandatory regionally-sourced product specified in the contract documents.

2.06 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: 12Points To Be Achieved.

A. EQ Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Minimum IAQ Performance.

1. The building ventilation system has been shown to provide the minimum outdoor ventilation rate prescribed by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.

2. The building ventilation has been designed to meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE

62.1-2004.

3. Anticipated future tenant requirements have been included in ventilation design.

4. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings and many sections of the specifications.

5. Owner's O&M program addresses the on-going operation and maintenance portion of this requirement.

B. EQ Prerequisite 2 - Required - No points - Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control.

1. Owner intends to prohibit smoking in the building.

C. EQ Credit 3 - Required - 1 point - Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction.

1. Good construction procedures intended to prevent future problems are specified in Section

01734.

2. Contractor is required to perform either a full building flush-out or air quality testing prior to occupancy, both of which are specified in Section 01734.

D. EQ Credit 3.2 - Required - 1 point - Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy.

1. Contractor is required to perform either a full building flush-out or air quality testing prior to occupancy, both of which are specified in Section 01734.

E. EQ Credit 4, Low-Emitting Materials, consists of 4 parts; achievement of 2 parts counts as 1 point, 3 parts counts as 2 points, and 4 parts counts as 3 points.

F. EQ Credit 4.1 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants.

1. Architectural joint sealants with maximum VOC content meeting the credit criteria are specified in Section 07900.

2. Duct sealers and sealants are specified in Section 15810.

G. EQ Credit 4.2 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings.

1. Paints and stains are specified in Section 09900.

a. Water-based paints or solvent-based paints with VOC content meeting the credit criteria are used for all interior opaque applications.

b. Other coatings, such as stains and clear finishes, are specified to meet the most stringent of Federal EPA, State, or local criteria.

2. High performance coatings specified in Section 09960 are specified to meet the most stringent of Federal EPA, State, or local criteria.

H. EQ Credit 4.3 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems.

1. Carpet tile that complies with requirements of CRI Green Label Plus program is specified in

Section 09685.

2. Adhesives used in connection with carpet systems comply with requirements of EQ Credit

4.1.

I. EQ Credit 4.4 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products.

1. The products covered by this credit include ONLY particleboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard (MDF), wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates, door cores, and laminating adhesives used on-site or in the shop.

2. A project-wide prohibition on use of these products if they contain added urea-formaldehyde is specified in various Sections.

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J. EQ Credit 5 - Required - 1 point - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control.

1. At High Volume Entryways: Permanent grilles or grates to capture dirt, etc., are provided.

a. Floor mats and recessed frames are specified in Section 12486.

2. Air Filtration Media: Outside air and return air are to be provided with filtration media meeting the criteria.

a. Air filters are specified in Section 15860.

K. EQ Credit 6.1 - Required - 1 point - Controllability of Systems: Lighting.

1. Lighting controls meeting the criteria are to be provided.

a. Manual switching devices are specified in Section 16140.

b. Automatic switching devices are specified in Section 16414.

L. EQ Credit 6.2 - Required - 1 point - Controllability of Systems: Temperature & Ventilation.

2. HVAC Controls: Individual controls are to be provided for at least 50 percent of occupants in regularly occupied areas.

M. EQ Credit 7.1 - Required - 1 point - Thermal Comfort: Compliance.

1. Thermal comfort meeting the credit criteria is to be provided, with ventilation by natural and mechanical means.

2. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings and many sections of the specifications.

N. EQ Credit 8.1 - Required - 1 point - Daylight & Views: Daylight. 75% of spaces.

1. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings with light-admitting materials specified in many sections of the specifications, including:

a. Glazed aluminum storefront specified in Section 08410.

O. EQ Credit 8.2 - Required - 1 point - Daylight & Views: Views. 90% of spaces.

1. Views meeting the credit criteria are to be provided.

2. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings with vision glazing specified in many sections of the specifications, including:

a. Glazed aluminum storefront specified in Section 08410.

P. EQ Credit 10.6 - Undecided - 1 point - Green Cleaning: Low Environmental Impact Cleaning Equipment Policy.

1. No modifications to the facility are required.

2. Owner's O&M program addresses equipment and on-going activities.

2.07 INNOVATION IN UPGRADES, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (IUOM): 5 Points To Be Achieved.

A. To be managed by Owner.

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT RANGER OFFICE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. References and standards.

B. Control of installation.

C. Tolerances.

D. Testing and inspection services.

E. Manufacturers' field services.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures.

B. Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Requirements for material and product quality.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM C 1021 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants; 2001.

B. ASTM C 1077 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in

Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation; 2003a.

C. ASTM C 1093 - Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Unit Masonry; 1995

(Reapproved 2001).

D. ASTM D 3740 - Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction; 2001.

E. ASTM E 329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials

Used in Construction; 2003.

F. ASTM E 543 - Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing; 2002.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Testing Agency Qualifications:

1. Prior to start of Work, submit agency name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time registered Engineer and responsible officer.

2. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by NIST Construction Materials

Reference Laboratory during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

B. Design Data: Submit for COR's knowledge as contract administrator or for the U.S. Forest Service, for information for the limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

C. Test Reports: After each test/inspection, promptly submit two copies of report to COR and to Contractor.

1. Include:

a. Date issued.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name of inspector.

d. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

e. Identification of product and specifications section.

f. Location in the Project.

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g. Type of test/inspection.

h. Date of test/inspection.

i. Results of test/inspection.

j. Conformance with Contract Documents.

k. When requested by COR, provide interpretation of results.

2. Test reports are submitted for COR's knowledge as contract administrator or for the U.S. Forest

Service, for information for the limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

D. Certificates: When specified in individual specification sections, submit certification by the manufacturer and Contractor or installation/application subcontractor to COR, in quantities specified for Product Data.

1. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

2. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product, but must be acceptable to

COR.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, for the U.S.

Forest Service's information. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

F. Erection Drawings: Submit drawings for COR's benefit as contract administrator or for U.S. Forest

Service.

1. Submit for information for the limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

1.5 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

A. For products and workmanship specified by reference to a document or documents not included in the

Project Manual, also referred to as reference standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard of date of issue current on date of Contract Documents, except where a specific date is established by applicable code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from COR before proceeding.

E. Neither the contractual relationships, duties, or responsibilities of the parties in Contract nor those of COR shall be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.

1.6 TESTING AND INSPECTION AGENCIES

A. Contractor shall employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency to perform specified testing and inspection.

B. Employment of agency in no way relieves Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

C. Contractor Employed Agency:

1. Testing agency: Comply with requirements of ASTM E 329, ASTM E 543, ASTM C 1021, ASTM C

1077, and ASTM C 1093.

2. Inspection agency: Comply with requirements of ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329.

3. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in North Carolina.

4. Laboratory Staff: Maintain a full time registered Engineer on staff to review services.

5. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals either by NIST or using an NIST established

Measurement Assurance Program, under a laboratory measurement quality assurance program.

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6. Agency shall be acceptable to the U.S. Forest Service.

3.1 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. Should manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from COR before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Have Work performed by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by the manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, and disfigurement.

3.2 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. Should manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract

Documents, request clarification from COR before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

3.3 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Testing Agency Duties:

1. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with COR and Contractor in performance of services.

2. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

3. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

4. Promptly notify COR and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or products.

5. Perform additional tests and inspections required by COR.

6. Submit reports of all tests/inspections specified.

B. Limits on Testing/Inspection Agency Authority:

1. Agency may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Agency may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Agency may not assume any duties of Contractor.

4. Agency has no authority to stop the Work.

C. Contractor Responsibilities:

1. Deliver to agency at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, along with proposed mix designs.

2. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work.

3. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

a. To provide access to Work to be tested/inspected.

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b. To obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of Products to be tested/inspected.

c. To facilitate tests/inspections.

d. To provide storage and curing of test samples.

4. Notify COR and laboratory 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring testing/inspection services.

5. Employ services of an independent qualified testing laboratory and pay for additional samples, tests, and inspections required by Contractor beyond specified requirements.

D. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same agency at no charge to the U.S. Forest Service.

3.4 MANUFACTURERS' FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, require material or product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions, conditions of surfaces and installation, quality of workmanship, start-up of equipment, test, adjust and balance of equipment as applicable, and to initiate instructions when necessary.

B. Submit qualifications of observer to COR 30 days in advance of required observations.

1. Observer subject to approval of COR.

C. Report observations and site decisions or instructions given to applicators or installers that are supplemental or contrary to manufacturers' written instructions.

3.5 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace Work or portions of the Work not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of COR, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, COR will direct an appropriate remedy or adjust payment.

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SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary utilities.

B. Temporary telephone service.

C. Temporary sanitary facilities.

D. Temporary Controls: Barriers, enclosures, and fencing.

E. Security requirements.

F. Vehicular access and parking.

G. Waste removal facilities and services.

H. Project identification sign.

I. Field offices.

1.2 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. No existing utilities.

B. Contractor to provide and pay for all required temporary utilities and permanent utilities until the project is accepted by the US Forest Service.

C. New permanent facilities may not be used.

D. Use trigger-operated nozzles for water hoses, to avoid waste of water.

1.3 TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. Provide, maintain, and pay for telephone service to field office at time of project mobilization.

1.4 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. Provide at time of project mobilization.

B. Maintain daily in clean and sanitary condition.

1.5 BARRIERS

A. Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas, to allow for owner's use of site and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and demolition.

B. Protect non-owned vehicular traffic, stored materials, site, and structures from damage.

1.6 FENCING

A. Construction: Contractor's option.

B. Provide 6 foot high fence around construction site; equip with vehicular and pedestrian gates with locks.

1.7 SECURITY

A. Provide security and facilities to protect Work, existing facilities, and U.S. Forest Service's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft.

1.8 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

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A. Coordinate access and haul routes with governing authorities and U.S. Forest Service.

B. Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants, free of obstructions.

C. Provide means of removing mud from vehicle wheels before entering streets.

D. Existing on-site roads may be used for construction traffic.

E. Provide temporary parking areas to accommodate construction personnel. When site space is not adequate, provide additional off-site parking.

1.9 WASTE REMOVAL

A. See Section 01732 - Waste Management, for additional requirements.

B. Provide waste removal facilities and services as required to maintain the site in clean and orderly condition.

C. Provide containers with lids. Remove trash from site periodically.

D. If materials to be recycled or re-used on the project must be stored on-site, provide suitable non-combustible containers; locate containers holding flammable material outside the structure unless otherwise approved by the authorities having jurisdiction.

1.10 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Erect on site at location established by COR.

B. No other signs are allowed without U.S. Forest Service permission except those required by law.

1.11 FIELD OFFICES

A. Locate offices a minimum distance of 30 feet from new structures.

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 01575

TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. Prevention of erosion due to construction activities.

B. Prevention of sedimentation of waterways, open drainage ways, and storm and sanitary sewers due to construction activities.

C. Restoration of areas eroded due to insufficient preventive measures.

D. Compensation of U.S. Forest Service for fines levied by authorities having jurisdiction due to non-compliance by Contractor.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01115 – LEED Credit Summary: Overall project goals relating to environment and energy.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM D 4355 - Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture, and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus; 2002.

B. ASTM D 4491 - Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity; 1999a.

C. ASTM D 4533 - Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles; 1991 (Reapproved

1996).

D. ASTM D 4632 - Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles; 1991

(Reapproved 2003).

E. ASTM D 4751 - Standard Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile; 1999a.

F. ASTM D 4873 - Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and

Samples; 2002.

G. EPA 832-R-92-005 - Storm Water Management for Construction Activities; U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency; 1992.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The US Forest Service will obtain the Erosion and Sediment Control Permit.

A. Comply with all requirements of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State of North Carolina for erosion and sedimentation control.

B. Develop and follow an Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Plan and submit periodic inspection reports.

C. Do not begin clearing, grading, or other work involving disturbance of ground surface cover until applicable permits have been obtained .

D. Timing: Put preventive measures in place as soon as possible after disturbance of surface cover and before precipitation occurs.

E. Erosion On Site: Minimize wind, water, and vehicular erosion of soil on project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Control movement of sediment and soil from temporary stockpiles of soil.

2. Prevent development of ruts due to equipment and vehicular traffic.

3. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to

U.S. Forest Service.

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F. Erosion Off Site: Prevent erosion of soil and deposition of sediment on other properties caused by water leaving the project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Prevent windblown soil from leaving the project site.

2. Prevent tracking of mud onto public roads outside site.

3. Prevent mud and sediment from flowing onto sidewalks and pavements.

4. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to

U.S. Forest Service.

G. Sedimentation of Waterways Off Site: Prevent sedimentation of waterways off the project site, including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, open drainage ways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.

1. If sedimentation occurs, install or correct preventive measures immediately at no cost to U.S. Forest

Service; remove deposited sediments; comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

H. Open Water: Prevent standing water that could become stagnant.

I. Maintenance: Maintain temporary preventive measures until permanent measures have been established.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan:

1. Include:

a. Site plan identifying soils and vegetation, existing erosion problems, and areas vulnerable to erosion due to topography, soils, vegetation, or drainage.

b. Site plan showing grading; new improvements; temporary roads, traffic accesses, and other temporary construction; and proposed preventive measures.

2. Obtain the approval of the Plan by U.S. Forest Service.

C. Certificate: Mill certificate for silt fence fabric attesting that fabric and factory seams comply with specified requirements, signed by legally authorized official of manufacturer; indicate actual minimum average roll values; identify fabric by roll identification numbers.

D. Inspection Reports: Submit report of each inspection; identify each preventive measure, indicate condition, and specify maintenance or repair required and accomplished.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Grass Seed For Temporary Cover: Select a species appropriate to climate, planting season, and intended purpose. If same area will later be planted with permanent vegetation, do not use species known to be excessively competitive or prone to volunteer in subsequent seasons.

B. Silt Fence Fabric: Polypropylene geotextile resistant to common soil chemicals, mildew, and insects;

non-biodegradable; in longest lengths possible; fabric including seams with the following minimum average roll lengths:

1. Average Opening Size: 30 U.S. Std. Sieve, maximum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D

4751.

2. Permittivity: 0.05 sec^-1, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4491.

3. Ultraviolet Resistance: Retaining at least 70 percent of tensile strength, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4355 after 500 hours exposure.

4. Tensile Strength: 100 lb-f, minimum, in cross-machine direction; 124 lb-f, minimum, in machine direction; when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4632.

5. Elongation: 15 to 30 percent, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4632.

6. Tear Strength: 55 lb-f, minimum, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4533.

7. Color: Manufacturer's standard, with embedment and fastener lines preprinted.

C. Silt Fence Posts: One of the following, minimum 5 feet long:

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1. Steel U- or T-section, with minimum mass of 1.33 lb per linear foot.

2. Softwood, 4 by 4 inches in cross section.

3. Hardwood, 2 by 2 inches in cross section.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine site and identify existing features that contribute to erosion resistance; maintain such existing features to greatest extent possible.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Schedule work so that soil surfaces are left exposed for the minimum amount of time.

3.3 SCOPE OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

A. In all cases, if permanent erosion resistant measures have been installed temporary preventive measures are not required.

B. Linear Sediment Barriers: Made of silt fences.

1. Provide linear sediment barriers:

a. Along downhill perimeter edge of disturbed areas, including soil stockpiles.

2. Space sediment barriers with the following maximum slope length upslope from barrier:

a. Slope of Less Than 2 Percent: 100 feet..

b. Slope Between 2 and 5 Percent: 75 feet.

c. Slope Between 5 and 10 Percent: 50 feet.

d. Slope Between 10 and 20 Percent: 25 feet.

e. Slope Over 20 Percent: 15 feet.

C. Storm Drain Curb Inlet Sediment Trap: Protect each curb inlet using one of the following measures:

1. Filter fabric wrapped around hollow concrete blocks blocking entire inlet face area; use one piece of fabric wrapped at least 1-1/2 times around concrete blocks and secured to prevent dislodging; orient cores of blocks so runoff passes into inlet.

2. Straw bale row blocking entire inlet face area; anchor into pavement.

D. Storm Drain Drop Inlet Sediment Traps: As detailed on drawings.

E. Temporary Splash Pads: Stone aggregate over filter fabric; size to suit application; provide at downspout outlets and storm water outlets.

F. Soil Stockpiles: Protect using one of the following measures:

1. Cover with polyethylene film, secured by placing soil on outer edges.

2. Cover with mulch at least 4 inches thickness of pine needles, sawdust, bark, wood chips, or shredded leaves, or 6 inches of straw or hay.

G. Mulching: Use only for areas that may be subjected to erosion for less than 6 months.

H. Temporary Seeding: Use where temporary vegetated cover is required.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. Silt Fences:

1. Store and handle fabric in accordance with ASTM D 4873.

2. Where slope gradient is less than 3:1 or barriers will be in place less than 6 months, use nominal 16 inch high barriers with minimum 36 inch long posts spaced at 6 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 4 inches in ground.

3. Where slope gradient is steeper than 3:1 or barriers will be in place over 6 months, use nominal 28 inch high barriers, minimum 48 inch long posts spaced at 6 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 6 inches in ground.

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4. Where slope gradient is steeper than 3:1 and vertical height of slope between barriers is more than 20 feet, use nominal 32 inch high barriers with woven wire reinforcement and steel posts spaced at 4 feet maximum, with fabric embedded at least 6 inches in ground.

5. Install with top of fabric at nominal height and embedment as specified.

6. Do not splice fabric width; minimize splices in fabric length; splice at post only, overlapping at least

18 inches, with extra post.

7. Fasten fabric to wood posts using one of the following:

a. Four 3/4 inch diameter, 1 inch long, 14 gage nails.

b. Five 17-gage staples with 3/4 inch wide crown and 1/2 inch legs.

8. Fasten fabric to steel posts using wire, nylon…