ATch_2_USFS_Appalachain_WC_Specs.pdf

Project Manual

Appalachian District Work Center U.S. Forest Service

Southern Region National Forests in North Carolina

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Prepared by:

Smith Dalia Architects, LLC 621 North Avenue, NE Suite C-140 Atlanta, Georgia 30308

404.892.2443 phone

404.892.2470 fax

Construction Documents 27 January 2016 Revisions 18 April 2016

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U.S. FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN REGION

NATIONAL FORESTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT WORK CENTER

MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 0101 - Project Title Page 00 0110 - Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1000 - Summary 01 2000 - Price and Payment Procedures 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements 01 4000 - Quality Requirements 01 4533 - Code-Required Special Inspections 01 5000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 5713 - Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control 01 6000 - Product Requirements 01 6116 - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content Restrictions 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements 01 7419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals 01 9113 - General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4100 - Demolition

DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

03 3000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 3511 - Concrete Floor Finishes

DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

04 0511 - Masonry Mortaring and Grouting 04 4301 - Stone Masonry Veneer

DIVISION 05 -- METALS

05 5000 - Metal Fabrications 05 5213 - Pipe and Tube Railings

DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 0573 - Wood Treatment 06 1000 - Rough Carpentry 06 1219 - Structural Insulated Panels 06 1753 - Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses 06 2000 - Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 2100 - Thermal Insulation 07 2500 - Weather Barriers 07 4113 - Metal Roof Panels 07 4646 - Fiber Cement Siding 07 6200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 9005 - Joint Sealers

DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

08 1113 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 1613 - Fiberglass Doors and Frames 08 3323 - Overhead Coiling Doors 08 5413 - Fiberglass Windows

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08 7100 - Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

09 2116 - Gypsum Board Assemblies 09 3000 - Tiling 09 9000 - Painting and Coating

DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10 1400 - Signage 10 2800 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 4400 - Fire Protection Specialties 10 5100 - Lockers

DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

12 3530 - Residential Casework 12 3600 - Countertops 12 4813 - Entrance Floor Mats and Frames 12 9300 - Site Furnishings

DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

22 0553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 0719 - Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 1005 - Plumbing Piping

DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

25 0513 - Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 23 8133 - Ductless Split System 23 0553 - Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 0593 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 0713 - Duct Insulation 23 0800 - Commissioning of HVAC 23 0913 - Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC 23 0993 - Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls 23 2300 - Refrigerant Piping 23 3100 - HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 3300 - Air Duct Accessories 23 3413 - Axial HVAC Fans 23 3416 - Centrifugal HVAC Fans 23 3700 - Air Outlets and Inlets 23 5400 - Furnaces 23 5533 - Fuel-Fired Unit Heaters 23 6313 - Air Cooled Refrigerant Condensers 23 8127 - Small Split-System Heating and Cooling

DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

26 0519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 0526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 0529 - Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 0534 - Conduit 26 0537 - Boxes 26 0553 - Identification for Electrical Systems 26 2416 - Panelboards 26 2717 - Equipment Wiring 26 2726 - Wiring Devices 26 2813 - Fuses

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26 2818 - Enclosed Switches 26 2913 - Enclosed Controllers 26 4300 - Surge Protective Devices 26 5100 - Interior Lighting 26 5600 - Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 -- COMMUNICATIONS

27 1005 - Structured Cabling for Voice and Data - Inside-Plant

DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 1300 - Access Control 28 1600 - Intrusion Detection 28 3100 - Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

31 1000 - Site Clearing 31 2000 - Earth Moving 31 2316 - Excavation 31 2316.13 - Trenching 31 2316.26 - Rock Removal 31 2323 - Fill 31 3116 - Termite Control 31 3700 - Riprap

DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 1216 - Asphalt Paving 32 1313 - Concrete Paving 32 1723.13 - Painted Pavement Striping 32 3113 - Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 9219 - Seeding

DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

33 1116 - Site Water Utility Distribution Piping 33 1300 - Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution 33 3111 - Site Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping 33 4111 - Site Storm Utility Drainage Piping 33 4600 - Subdrainage 33 5111 - Site Natural-Gas Distribution 33 7119 - Electrical Underground Ducts and Manholes

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SECTION 01 1000

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Appalachian Work Center.

B. []wner's Name: U.S. Forest Service, Southern Region National Forests in North Carolina.

C. The Project consists of the construction of Buillding, Utilities, Site Work.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

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

1.03 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. Ice Machine.

2. Air Compressor.

1.04 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. U.S. Forest Service intends to continue to occupy adjacent portions of the site during the entire construction period.

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

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

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

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Arrange use of site and premises to allow:

1. Use of site by the public.

2. Access and use of existing Office.

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

1. Do not obstruct roadways and sidewalks.

C. Existing building spaces may not be used for storage.

D. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Limit disruption of utility services to hours appoved by COR.

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

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SECTION 01 2000

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of applications for progress payments.

B. Documentation of changes in Contract Sum and Contract Time.

C. Change procedures.

D. Correlation of Contractor submittals based on changes.

E. Procedures for preparation and submittal of application for final payment.

1.02 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit sample to COR for approval.

B. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted.

C. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 15 days after date established in Notice to

Proceed.

D. Format: Utilize the Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of the specification Section. Identify site mobilization.

E. Include separately from each line item, a direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

F. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application For Payment.

1.03 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement.

B. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit sample to COR for approval.

C. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted.

D. For each item, provide a column for listing each of the following:

1. Item Number.

2. Description of work.

3. Scheduled Values.

4. Previous Applications.

5. Work in Place and Stored Materials under this Application.

6. Authorized Change Orders.

7. Total Completed and Stored to Date of Application.

8. Percentage of Completion.

9. Balance to Finish.

10. Retainage.

E. Execute certification by signature of authorized officer.

F. Use data from approved Schedule of Values. Provide dollar value in each column for each line item for portion of work performed and for stored products.

G. List each authorized Change Order as a separate line item, listing Change Order number and dollar amount as for an original item of Work.

H. Include the following with the application:

1. Transmittal letter as specified for Submittals in Section 01 3000.

2. Construction progress schedule, revised and current as specified in Section 01 3000.

3. Certified weekly payrolls

4. Partial release of liens from major Subcontractors and vendors.

I. When COR requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. Provide one copy of data with cover letter for each copy of submittal. Show application number and date, and line item by number and description.

1.04 MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. For minor changes not involving an adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, COR will issue instructions directly to Contractor.

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B. For other required changes, COR will issue a document signed by the Contracting Officer instructing Contractor to proceed with the change, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. The document will describe the required changes and will designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum or Contract Time.

2. Promptly execute the change.

C. For changes for which advance pricing is desired, the Contracting Officer will issue a document that includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised drawings and specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change with a stipulation of any overtime work required and the period of time during which the requested price will be considered valid. Contractor shall prepare and submit a fixed price quotation within 14 days.

D. Contractor may propose a change by submitting a request for change to COR, describing the proposed change and its full effect on the Work, with a statement describing the reason for the change, and the effect on the Contract Sum and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing the effect on Work by separate or other contractors. Document any requested substitutions in accordance with Section 01 6000.

E. Computation of Change in Contract Amount:

1. Changes in Contract Price and Time will be negotiated between the Contractor and the

U.S. Forest Service's Contracting Officer.

F. Substantiation of Costs: Provide full information required for evaluation.

1. Provide following data:

a. Quantities of products, labor, and equipment.

b. Taxes, insurance, and bonds.

c. Overhead and profit.

d. Justification for any change in Contract Time.

e. Credit for deletions from Contract, similarly documented.

2. Support each claim for additional costs with additional information:

a. Origin and date of claim.

b. Dates and times work was performed, and by whom.

c. Time records and wage rates paid.

d. Invoices and receipts for products, equipment, and subcontracts, similarly documented.

G. Execution of Change Orders: The Contracting Officer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Contract on Form SF-30.

H. After execution of Change Order, promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for

Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the Contract Sum.

I. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, revise sub-schedules to adjust times for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit.

1.05 APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

A. Prepare Application for Final Payment as specified for progress payments, identifying total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments, and sum remaining due.

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SECTION 01 3000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Electronic document submittal service.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Construction progress schedule.

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

F. Number of copies of submittals.

G. Submittal procedures.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 1000 - Summary: Stages of the Work, Work covered by each contract, occupancy, .

B. Section 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Additional coordination requirements.

C. Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents.

D. Section 01 9113 - General Commissioning Requirements: Additional procedures for submittals relating to commissioning.

1. Where submittals are indicated for review by both COR and the Commissioning Authority, submit one extra and route to COR first, for forwarding to the Commissioning Authority.

2. Where submittals are not indicated to be reviewed by COR, submit directly to the

Commissioning Authority; otherwise, the procedures specified in this section apply to commissioning submittals.

1.03 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 COR.

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 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 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL SERVICE

A. All documents transmitted for purposes of administration of the contract are to be in electronic (PDF) format and transmitted via an Owner defined and provided Internet-based submittal service that receives, logs and stores documents, provides electronic stamping and signatures, and notifies addressees via email.

1. Besides submittals for review, information, and closeout, this procedure applies to requests for information (RFIs), progress documentation, and any other document any participant wishes to make part of the project record.

2. Contractor and COR are required to use this service.

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3. It is Contractor's responsibility to submit documents in PDF format.

4. Subcontractors, suppliers, and COR's consultants will be permitted to use the service at no extra charge.

5. Users of the service need an email address, Internet access, and PDF review software that includes ability to mark up and apply electronic stamps (such as Adobe Acrobat, www.adobe.com, or Bluebeam PDF Revu, www.bluebeam.com), unless such software capability is provided by the service provider.

6. Paper document transmittals will not be reviewed; emailed PDF documents will not be reviewed.

7. All other specified submittal and document transmission procedures apply, except that electronic document requirements do not apply to samples or color selection charts.

B. Cost: The cost of the service will be paid by U.S. Forest Service.

C. Training: One, one-hour, web-based training session will be arranged for all participants, with representatives of COR and Contractor participating; further training is the responsibility of the user of the service.

D. Project Closeout: COR will determine when to terminate the service for the project and is responsible for obtaining archive copies of files for U.S. Forest Service.

3.02 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

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

B. Attendance Required:

1. Contracting Officer

2. COR.

3. Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Designation of personnel representing the parties to Contract, [Superintendant], and COR.

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

3. Scheduling.

4. Use of premises by U.S. Forest Service and Contractor.

5. Security and housekeeping procedures.

6. Application for payment procedures.

D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to COR, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

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

B. 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 that impede, or will 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.

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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.

3.04 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Within 10 days after date established in Notice to Proceed, submit preliminary schedule .

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

C. 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.

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

E. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment.

3.05 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 the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

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

3.06 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. No action will be taken.

3.07 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.

3.08 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

B. 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.

3.09 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with a copy of approved submittal 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.

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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.

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

F. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

H. Provide space for Contractor and COR review stamps.

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

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

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SECTION 01 4000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. References and standards.

B. Mock-ups.

C. Control of installation.

D. Inspection services.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures.

B. Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements: Requirements for material and product quality.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM C1021 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in Testing of Building Sealants;

2008 (Reapproved 2014).

B. ASTM C1077 - Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation; 2014.

C. ASTM C1093 - Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry; 2013.

D. ASTM D3740 - 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;

2012a.

E. ASTM E329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection; 2014a.

F. ASTM E543 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing; 2013.

G. IAS AC89 - Accreditation Criteria for Testing Laboratories; 2010.

1.04 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.

3. Qualification Statement: Provide documentation showing testing laboratory is accredited under IAS AC89.

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

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.

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 report submittals are for COR's knowledge as contract administrator for the limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents, or for U.S. Forest Service's information.

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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. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Submit reports 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.

G. 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.

1.05 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. Maintain copy at project site during submittals, planning, and progress of the specific work, until

Substantial Completion.

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

F. 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.

1.06 TESTING AND INSPECTION AGENCIES

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

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 E329, ASTM E543, ASTM C1021, ASTM C1077, and ASTM C1093.

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

3. Laboratory Qualifications: Accredited by IAS according to IAS AC89.

4. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in the State in which the Project is located.

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

6. 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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PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 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.

3.02 MOCK-UPS

A. Accepted mock-ups shall be a comparison standard for the remaining Work.

B. Where mock-up has been accepted by COR and is specified in product specification sections to be removed, remove mock-up and clear area when directed to do so.

3.03 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.

3.04 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. See individual specification sections for testing and inspection required.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Contractor Responsibilities:

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

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

3. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

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

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

c. To facilitate tests/inspections.

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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.

E. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same agency on instructions by COR.

F. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be paid for by

Contractor.

3.05 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 and items 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.

3.06 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

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

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

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SECTION 01 4533

CODE-REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Code-required special inspections.

B. Testing services incidental to special inspections.

C. Submittals.

D. Manufacturers' field services.

E. Fabricators' field services.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures.

B. Section 01 4000 - Quality Requirements.

C. Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements: Requirements for material and product quality.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Code or Building Code: 2012 Edition of the International Building Code and, more specifically, Chapter 17 - Structural Tests and Inspections, of same.

B. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): Agency or individual officially empowered to enforce the building, fire and life safety code requirements of the permitting jurisdiction in which the Project is located.

C. Special Inspection:

1. Special inspections are inspections and testing of materials, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections mandated by the AHJ that also require special expertise to ensure compliance with the approved contract documents and the referenced standards.

2. Special inspections are separate from and independent of tests and inspections conducted by U.S. Forest Service or Contractor for the purposes of quality assurance and contract administration.

1.04 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary; 2011.

B. ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for

Concrete Reinforcement; 2014.

C. ASTM C31/C31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the

Field; 2012.

D. ASTM C172/C172M - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete; 2010.

E. ASTM D3740 - 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;

2012a.

F. ASTM E329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection; 2014a.

G. ASTM E543 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing; 2013.

H. ASTM E2174 - Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Firestops; 2014.

I. ASTM E2393 - Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint

Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers; 2010a.

J. AWS D1.4/D1.4M - Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel; 2011.

K. IAS AC89 - Accreditation Criteria for Testing Laboratories; 2010.

L. IAS AC291 - Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies; 2012.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Special Inspection Agency Qualifications: Prior to the start of work, the Special Inspection

Agency shall:

1. Submit agency name, address, and telephone number, names of full time registered

Engineer and responsible officer.

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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.

3. Submit certification that Special Inspection Agency is acceptable to AHJ.

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: Prior to the start of work, the Testing Agency shall:

1. 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.

3. Submit certification that Testing Agency is acceptable to AHJ.

D. Manufacturer's Qualification Statement: Manufacturer shall submit documentation of manufacturing capability and quality control procedures. Include documentation of AHJ approval.

E. Fabricator's Qualification Statement: Fabricator shall submit documentation of fabrication facilities and methods as well as quality control procedures. Include documentation of AHJ approval.

F. Special Inspection Reports: After each special inspection, Special Inspector shall promptly submit two copies of report; one to COR and one to the AHJ.

1. Include:

a. Date issued.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name of Special Inspector.

d. Date and time of special inspection.

e. Identification of product and specifications section.

f. Location in the Project.

g. Type of special inspection.

h. Date of special inspection.

i. Results of special inspection.

j. Conformance with Contract Documents.

2. Final Special Inspection Report: Document special inspections and correction of discrepancies prior to the start of the work.

G. Fabricator Special Inspection Reports: After each special inspection of fabricated items at the Fabricator's facility, Special Inspector shall promptly submit two copies of report; one to COR and one to AHJ.

1. Include:

a. Date issued.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name of Special Inspector.

d. Date and time of special inspection.

e. Identification of fabricated item and specification section.

f. Location in the Project.

g. Results of special inspection.

h. Verification of fabrication and quality control procedures.

i. Conformance with Contract Documents.

j. Conformance to referenced standard(s).

H. Test Reports: After each test or inspection, promptly submit two copies of report; one to COR and one to AHJ.

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.

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f. Location in the Project.

g. Type of test or inspection.

h. Date of test or inspection.

i. Results of test or inspection.

j. Conformance with Contract Documents.

I. Certificates: When specified in individual special inspection requirements, Special Inspector shall submit certification by the manufacturer, fabricator, and installation subcontractor to COR and AHJ, 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.

J. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Submit reports to COR and AHJ.

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

K. Fabricator's Field Reports: Submit reports to COR and AHJ.

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

1.06 SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY

A. U.S. Forest Service or COR shall have approval authority over the Contractor engaging the services of a Special Inspection Agency to perform inspections and associated testing and sampling in accordance with ASTM E329 and required by the building code.

B. The Special Inspection Agency may employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency to perform testing and sampling associated with special inspections and required by the building code.

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

1.07 TESTING AND INSPECTION AGENCIES

A. U.S. Forest Service or COR may employ services of an independent testing agency to perform additional testing and sampling associated with special inspections but not required by the building code.

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

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Special Inspection Agency Qualifications:

1. Independent firm specializing in performing testing and inspections of the type specified in this section.

2. Accredited by IAS according to IAS AC291.

B. Testing Agency Qualifications:

1. Independent firm specializing in performing testing and inspections of the type specified in this section.

2. Accredited by IAS according to IAS AC89.

C. Copies of Documents at Project Site: Maintain at the project site a copy of each referenced document.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, GENERAL

A. Frequency of Special Inspections: Special Inspections are indicated as continuous or periodic.

1. Continuous Special Inspection: Special Inspection Agency shall be present in the area where the work is being performed and observe the work at all times the work is in progress.

2. Periodic Special Inspection: Special Inspection Agency shall be present in the area where work is being performed and observe the work part-time or intermittently and at the completion of the work.

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3.02 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

A. Reinforcing Steel, Including Prestressing of Tendons and Placement: Verify compliance with approved contract documents and ACI 318, 3.5 and 7.1 through 7.7; periodic.

B. Reinforcing Steel Welding: Verify compliance with AWS D1.4 and ACI 318, 3.5.2; periodic.

C. Bolts Installed in Concrete: Where allowable loads have been increased or where strength design is used, verify compliance with approved contract documents and ACI 318, 8.1.3 and

21.2.8 prior to and during placement of concrete; continuous.

D. Design Mix: Verify plastic concrete complies with the design mix in approved contract documents and with ACI 318, Chapter 4 and 5.2; periodic.

E. Concrete Sampling Concurrent with Strength Test Sampling: Each time fresh concrete is sampled for strength tests, verify compliance with ASTM C172, ASTM C31 and ACI 318, 5.6 and 5.8 and record the following, continuous:

1. Slump.

2. Air content.

3. Temperature of concrete.

F. Specified Curing Temperature and Techniques: Verify compliance with approved contract documents and ACI 318, 5.11 through 5.13; periodic.

G. Concrete Strength in Situ: Verify concrete strength complies with approved contract documents and ACI 318, 6.2, for the following.

H. Formwork Shape, Location and Dimensions: Verify compliance with approved contract documents and ACI 318, 6.1.1; periodic.

I. Materials: If the Contractor cannot provide sufficient data or documentary evidence that concrete materials conform to the quality standards of ACI 318, the AHJ will require that the Special Inspector verify compliance with the appropriate standards and criteria in ACI 318, Chapter 3.

3.03 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR PREFABRICATED WOOD CONSTRUCTION

A. High Load Diaphragms: Verify compliance of each item below with approved contract documents.

1. Grade and thickness of sheathing.

2. Nominal size of framing members at adjacent panel edges.

3. Nail or staple diameter and length.

4. Number of fastener lines.

5. Fastener spacing at lines and at edges.

B. Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses with Clear Span of 60 feet or More: Verify compliance of each item below with approved contract documents in general and with approved truss submittal package in particular.

1. Temporary restraint and bracing.

2. Permanent individual truss member restraint and bracing.

3.04 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR SOILS

A. Materials and Placement: Verify each item below complies with approved construction documents and approved geotechnical report.

1. Design bearing capacity of material below shallow foundations; periodic.

2. Design depth of excavations and suitability of material at bottom of excavations; periodic.

3. Materials, densities, lift thicknesses; placement and compaction of backfill: continuous.

4. Subgrade, prior to placement of compacted fill; periodic.

B. Testing: Classify and test excavated material; periodic.

3.05 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR FIRE RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS

A. Verify penetration firestops in accordance with ASTM E2174.

B. Verify fire resistant joints in accordance with ASTM E2393.

3.06 SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Special Inspection Agency shall:

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

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

3. Ascertain compliance of materials and products 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 or inspections specified.

B. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same agency on instructions by COR.

C. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be paid for by Contractor.

3.07 TESTING AGENCY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 or inspections specified.

B. Limits on Testing or 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. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same agency on instructions by COR.

D. Re-testing required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be paid for by Contractor.

3.08 CONTRACTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor Responsibilities, General:

1. Deliver to agency at designated location, adequate samples of materials for special inspections that require material verification.

2. Cooperate with agency and laboratory personnel; provide access to the work, to manufacturers' facilities, and to fabricators' facilities.

3. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

a. To provide access to work to be tested or inspected.

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

c. To facilitate tests or 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 or inspection services.

5. Arrange with U.S. Forest Service's agency and pay for additional samples, tests, and inspections required by Contractor beyond specified requirements.

3.09 MANUFACTURERS' AND FABRICATORS' FIELD SERVICES

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

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

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1. Observer subject to approval of U.S. Forest Service.

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

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SECTION 01 5000

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Temporary utilities.

B. Temporary telecommunications services.

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.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials;

2014.

B. ASTM E90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound

Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements; 2009.

1.03 TEMPORARY…