Clifton_RD_Technical_Specifications.pdf

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: The work is comprised of, but not necessarily limited to, furnishing labor, equipment, supplies and materials for work for the Clifton Security Project and shall include installation of walls with doors in three existing hallways, as shown in plans, to block public access. In addition, one wall shall be relocated with the door moved in the reception area along with a new desk / storage area as shown in plans to include all finishing work and electrical / communications routing as well. Also included shall be installation of “panic button” alarm system. The scope shall also include modification of the three existing exterior back and side doors to be modified to all have a push bar type opener from the inside and a keypad lock in the back.

1. DOORS / WALLS CONTRUCTION: Work shall include installation of 3 new doors and walls, as shown on plans, which will separate public traffic from work area in three adjacent hallways. Doors shall be a standard 3’ by 6’-8” size with standard locks keyed to match the existing front door lock and push handle type door openers on the back side of the doors. New doors shall be metal doors, painted brown and include a shatter proof sight window with approximate dimensions of 2’ wide by 3’ tall (or as standard). New wall contract shall be as specified and built to match existing construction.

2. RECEPTION WORKDESK MODIFICATION: Work shall include relocation and installation of all walls, doors, shelves, drawers, etc as shown on the drawings and indicated in the specifications. Contractor shall provide for locks on drawers and doors as shown. Relocation of existing south wall shall be performed as shown in drawings and include relocation of door as shown. Also included will be installation of a new desk unit with swing door access as shown on drawings.

All exterior surfaces shall be constructed of knotty alder, sanded and with a clear stained finish. All shelving surfaces may be constructed of cabinet grade plywood with finished smooth edging. Desktop and countertop shall be covered with laminate which is to be emerald in color. Interior lumber may be a standard pine. Work shall include all trim and baseboards so as to make the finished product aesthetically pleasing. Cabinets, drawers and other items may be hand crafted or procured as pre-manufactured, but must be homogenous in color, texture and appearance of surrounding wood. Dimensions may be slightly modified as needed for constructability purposes upon approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The existing communication and electrical outlets shall be extended to include a 4 duplex receptacle and communication hookup under the desk area.

3. PUSH BUTTON “PANIC ALARM”: Panic alarm system shall include a push button type control at the front desk with a light and audible alarm installed in the adjacent hallway. The system shall be installed such that the front desk may easily depress the button in case of emergency which will sound alarm in the hallway and include a flashing light for assistance. System shall be COR approved prior to procurement.

4. EXTERIOR DOORS MODIFICATION: Three existing exterior doors shall be modified by contractor for new setup. The doors shall be outfitted with a push bar type opener. The back door shall also be installed with a push bar opener inside but a keypad type opener on the outside. Keypad shall be Trilogy T2 keypad lock with optional key entry (also keyed to match existing front door lock) or approved COR equal. Required door swing force shall meet all current ADA accessibility codes.

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B. Location: Work under this contract is located north of York, Greenlee County, Arizona.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

B. Construction which is not governed by a local building code or the Contract Specifications will be governed by the more stringent provisions of the latest published edition, or Statute adopted edition, of the following applicable codes:

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer’s Association 2700 River Road, Suite 118 Des Plaines, IL 60118

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists P. O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 400 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1000 16th St., N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

AIT American Institute of Timber Construction 333 W. Hampden Avenue Englewood, CO 80110

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

APA American Plywood Association P. O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411

ASHC American Society of Hardware Consultants 7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 22102-3474

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute 2310 S. Water Reed Dr.

Arlington, VA 22206

AWPA American Wood Preservers’ Association P. O. Box 849 Stevensville, MO 21666

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CPSC Consumer Products Safety Commission Superintendent of Documents Owner Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

DHI Door and Hardware Institute 7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 22102-3474

FGHA Flat Glass Marketing Association White Lakes Professional Building 3310 Harrison Street Topeka, KS 66611

FM Factory Mutual System Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corporation P. O. Box 888 Norwood, MA 02062

FS Federal Specifications/Standards Superintendent of Documents Owner Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

GA Gypsum Association 1603 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers 221 N. LaSalle St.

Chicago, IL 60601-1426

NBS National Bureau of Standards Gaithersburg, MD 20899

NECA National Electrical Contractors’ Association 7315 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association 2101 L Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20037

NFPA National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

NPCA National Paint and Coatings Association 1500 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20005

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturing Association, Inc.

205 W. Touhy Ave.

Park Ridge, IL 60068

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OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administrations’ Standards U. S. Department of Labor Denver Area Office 333 West Colfax Ave.

Denver, CO 80204

PS Product Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce) Superintendent of Documents Owner Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

SDI Steel Door Institute 712 Lakewood Center N.

14600 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44107

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers’ Association 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Chicago, IL 60601

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau P. O. Box 23145 Portland, OR 97225

WWPA Western Wood Products Association 1500 Yeon Building Portland, OR 97204

1. NOTE: Federal specifications and catalogues may be obtained at Business Service Centers of Regional Offices of the General Services Administration, Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA;

Chicago, IL: Kansas City, MO; Ft. Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA;

and Auburn, WA.

C. Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced codes referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

NEC National Electric Code National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P. O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269

NESC National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI) American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

NFPA Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

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UBC Uniform Building Code International Conference of Building Officials 5360 S. Workman Mill Rd.

Whittier, CA 90601

UL Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Code and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturers’ diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

D. Pre-manufactured Materials: Prior to ordering, verify dimensions and functions for proposed use. Be certain it is compatible with the structural and architectural features of the work, avoids conflicts with equipment of other crafts, and will fit in the space provided.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products, incorporated into the work, from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturers’ name and brand designation and contents legibly indicated. The containers shall bear the referenced specification number, type and class as applicable.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products complying with manufacturers’ recommendations that will protect them from damage until installation of the project and final acceptance. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such manner that protects them from damage until installation on the project.

1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Contractor shall coordinate with District for all access to the site.

1.06 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for operations necessary to complete the work, including coordination with other crafts relative to the contractor’s requirements.

Work shall be scheduled in such a manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

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1.07 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

A. The organization of these specifications into Divisions, Sections and Articles, and the arrangement of the drawings, shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of work to be performed by any trade.

B. Do not scale any drawings. Rely on printed dimensions.

C. Field verification of scale dimensions is required since actual locations, distances, and levels will be governed by actual field conditions.

1.08 UTILITY CONNECTIONS

A. Electrical Service: Existing electrical service to the building. Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary connections.

B. Water Service: Contractor shall be responsible for extending existing supply to all necessary points of use.

1.09 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS CHARTS:

A. Within 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval a practicable progress schedule.

The schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry on the work, the date of which he will start the several major activities (including procurement of materials, plants, and equipment), and the contemplated dates for completing same. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate graphically the percentages of work scheduled for completion at any time. As the Work progresses, the Contractor shall enter on the chart the actual progress at the end of each partial payment period or at such intervals as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall also revise the schedule to reflect any adjustments in contract time approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Three copies of the updated schedule shall be delivered at such intervals as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the work accomplished falls behind that schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may require the Contractor to submit a revised schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to make up lag in scheduled progress and to insure completion of work within the contract time. If the Contracting Officer’s Representative finds the proposed plan not acceptable, he may require the Contractor to submit a new plan. If a satisfactory plan is not agree upon, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may require the Contractor to increase the work force, the construction plan and equipment, or the number of work shifts, without additional cost to the Owner.

C. Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall be considered grounds for determination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified.

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1.10 CUTTING AND PATCHING: In addition to the requirements of the General Conditions, Contractor shall perform all cutting and patching required to remove and replace work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents, to uncover ill-timed work for inspection, to replace defective work, to make parts fit properly, etc., and shall:

A. Perform all cutting and patching in strict accordance with pertinent requirements of these

Specifications and, in the event no such requirements are determined, in conformance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s written direction.

B. Prior to cutting which affects structural safety, submit written request to the Contracting

Officer's Representative for permission to proceed with cutting.

C. Prior to cutting and patching performed pursuant to the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s instructions, submit cost estimate to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Secure the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s approval of cost estimates and type of cost reimbursement before proceeding with cutting and patching.

D. Submit written notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative designating time the work will be uncovered, to provide for the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s observation.

E. Perform all other cutting and patching needed to comply with the Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Forest. (The Forest will reimburse the contractor for cutting and patching performed pursuant to the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s written request after claim for such reimbursement is submitted by the Contractor.

1.11 RECORD DRAWINGS: In accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions, the

Contracting Officer’s Representative will provide the contractor with a set of reproducible drawings to the original bidding documents, as required and at contractor’s expense, as follows:

A. If the Contractor elects to vary from the Contract Documents, and secures prior approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, for any phase of the work other than those listed below, he shall record in a neat readable manner all such variances on the reproducible drawings furnished.

B. The following requirements apply to all Record Drawings.

1. They shall be maintained at the Contractor’s expense.

2. All such drawings shall be done carefully and neatly by a competent draftsman and inform approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. Additional drawings shall be provided as necessary for clarification.

4. They shall be kept up-to-date during the entire course of the work and shall be available on request for examination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and, when necessary, to establish clearances for other parts of the work.

5. The Record Drawings shall be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Representative on completion of the work and are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.12 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide the following specific items of temporary construction and services:

A. Temporary Water:

1. Water required in the performance of the Contract shall be available at the site and paid for by the Forest. Contractor shall practice prudent use of water.

2. Contractor shall furnish and install all mains, laterals, branch lines and service pipings and fittings to supply temporary water in sufficient quantity as required to locations of the building and shall bear costs of making the service connections at approved locations. Temporary connections and piping shall be removed and all openings closed at the end of the work.

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B. Temporary Electric Service:

1. Electricity required in the performance of the Contract shall be available at the site and paid for by the Forest. Contractor shall practice prudent use of electricity.

C. Contractor may use existing toilet facilities. Contractor shall maintain facilities in a clean and neat condition.

D. Temporary Closures: Contractor shall erect temporary closures over openings when weather conditions render such action necessary for proper installation of any portion of the work. The Contractor shall also install temporary partitions as shown or required to separate work under construction from areas occupied by the Owner.

E. Protection of Work in Place: Work in place that is subject to injury because of operations carried on adjacent thereto shall be covered, boarded up or substantially enclosed with adequate protection. Permanent openings used as thoroughfares for the introduction of work and materials to the structure shall have heads, jambs and sills well blocked and boarded. All forms of protection shall be constructed in such manner that on completion the entire work will be delivered to Owner in unblemished condition.

F. Temporary Fire Protection: Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers, fire hoses and other equipment necessary for fire protection during construction. Such equipment shall be used for fire protection only.

G. Signs: No signs will be permitted on the Project except the project sign, identifying captions over offices, certain directional and warning signs required for safety and protection. Contractor shall take all necessary steps to prevent installation of any unauthorized signs, and, should any appear, cause them to be removed immediately, and repair and repaint any damage caused thereby without additional cost to the Forest.

H. Temporary Buildings: All temporary buildings shall be maintained in a neat orderly appearance for the duration of the Work.

I. Removal of Temporary Construction: Temporary office facilities, toilets, storage sheds, and other construction of a temporary nature shall be removed from the site as soon as the progress of the Work will permit; and the portions of the site occupied by the same shall be properly restored.

1.13 CLEANING UP: In addition to other provisions of the Specifications, the following shall be required:

A. Besides the “removal of waste materials,” the following special cleaning shall be required just prior to acceptance.

1. Remove stains, wash and polish glass inside and outside. This work shall be done by persons skilled and equipped for such work.

2. Remove foreign matter, marks, stains, foreign paint, fingerprints, soil and dirt from (and have in a polished condition where applicable) the following:

a. Painted, decorated and stained Work.

b. All hardware, fixtures and incorporated equipment.

c. All finished surfaces and metal surfaces, whether interior or exterior.

d. All doors and windows.

3. Use only the cleaning materials and equipment, which are compatible with the surface being cleaned, as recommended by the manufacturer of the material or as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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B. In addition to the clean-up provisions of the Specifications, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to prevent airborne dust due to the Work of the Contract. Water shall be applied wherever practical to settle and hold dust to a minimum, particularly during excavation and moving of materials.

1.14 EXAMINATION OF SITE

A. Bidders are requested to visit the site, compare the drawings and specifications with any work in place, and inform themselves of all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to visit sites will in no way relieve the successful bidder from necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to complete work in accordance with drawings and specifications, without additional cost to the Forest.

B. Information respecting the site of the work given in drawings or specification is believed to be reasonably correct, but the Forest does not warrant either the completeness of accuracy of such information, and it is the responsibility of the contractor to verify all such information independently and to make such other examination of the conditions to be encountered during construction.

C. The Contractor acknowledges that he has investigated and satisfied himself as to the conditions affecting the work, including, but not restricted to, those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads and uncertainties and conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the work. The Contractor further acknowledges that he has satisfied himself to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself with the available information will not relieve him from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Forest assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. (See specific section for applicable requirements).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PROTECTION

A. Damage: Repair of damage to new construction and equipment or existing utilities resulting from construction procedures, shall not be initiated prior to notification of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Right-of-Way: Existing utility lines shall have the right-of-way over all other lines, and all lines encountered by the Contractor shall be carefully maintained in proper alignment.

Should the Contractor find that the grades of new utility lines intersect existing utility lines, he shall stop the laying of the new lines until new grades are established.

C. Repairs: The Contractor shall repair damages to any new or existing active utility above or below ground, whether indicated on the drawings or not, and immediately report such damage to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All costs of repair for damages due to the Contractor’s negligence will be paid by the Contractor.

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SECTION 02040

DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Remove existing work, materials and items as indicated on the drawings, as required by job site conditions, as scheduled, and as specified herein, to accomplish new work and alteration in the existing building. Demolition shall be expected for removal of existing front seasonal desk, walls and door around that desk area and other materials as needed for new construction. Contractor shall dispose of all materials legally and away from site.

However, district may elect to keep some of the demolished items which contractor shall take care to preserve and move to desired location within the district administrative building general area.

B. Patch all existing surfaces that are disturbed, damaged or otherwise made defective in appearance or function by the execution of required work under this contract. Repair and resurface all disturbed areas using compatible materials to match adjacent surfaces in hardness and texture.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall coordinate construction procedures and schedule with Contracting Officer’s Representative, and shall comply with all applicable requirements found in the Construction Documents.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS

A. Remove all materials or debris resulting from demolition operation from the site promptly.

No accumulation of debris will be permitted.

B. Do not burn wood and inflammable debris resulting from demolition operations on the site.

C. Disposition of materials shall be done so legally.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Plan all work in advance, informing Contracting Officer’s Representative of procedure and schedule.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Protect existing buildings and adjacent surfaces, features, and property. Restore to original condition all work damaged or otherwise made defective in appearance or function by the execution of required work under this contract. Interference with District’s use of existing buildings and facilities shall be kept to a minimum and all work resulting in such interference shall be performed at a time approved beforehand by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Remove all work carefully and only to the extent required for the final work. Remove all loose or damaged materials, caused by demolition, noted or specified to be removed.

C. Conduct all operations with a minimum of noise.

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D. Erect dustproof partitions where demolition work is in progress and as directed. Such partitions shall remain in place until their removal is directed.

E. Where openings are to be cut in existing structures; cut such openings with care. Where materials, equipment, frames, etc., are to be removed, remove such items with care to minimize damage to adjacent materials. Structural shoring and/or bracing may be necessary for safety reasons and to prevent structural collapse.

F. Sawcutting is permitted. The use of pneumatic or electric hammers for demolition and cutting purposes will require prior approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

G. After the demolition work in any area is completed, clean the area before any new construction is started.

H. Any abandoned utilities to be terminated at floor, walls, ceilings, and other locations shall be capped securely within floor, wall, or ceiling, tested by Contractor and approved by Contracting Officer’s Representative before being covered. After approval, areas shall be patched and finished to match adjacent surfaces. Utility connections include, but are not limited to, water, electric, phone, computer, drains, vents, and other utilities.

I. Walls and structural elements to be removed may consist of concrete masonry units, plaster, concrete, metal, wood, or other materials. All repairs shall be made with materials to match adjacent.

J. Drawings are schematic only, Field-verify for estimating and construction purposes.

3.03 PROTECTION

A. Take reasonable and adequate precautions to protect the Forest’s property from damage during demolition work, moving of debris, and damage by the elements. Restore any damage to Forest property due to the aforesaid work or replace in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Provide and maintain suitable barricades, shelters, lights, and danger signals during the progress of the work. They shall meet the requirements of the applicable building codes, safety codes & regulations. Assume the responsibility of barriers to completion of contract and remove same.

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SECTION 06100

ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Work under this Section includes furnishing and installation of all miscellaneous wood framing as shown or as required to complete structural framing as required by the drawings and specified herein to construct the new desks as well as the new walls construction for the new doors between the reception area and the administrative area accesses.

B. Work under this Section shall also include, but shall not be limited to: scaffolding, runways, temporary protection of construction, temporary enclosures, plywood, furring, blocking, nailing strips and rough hardware.

C. See the following Sections for related work

1. Section 06200-Finish Carpentry

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The following standards shall be used as they apply to products specified:

1. Lumber, boards and framing: West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau, latest edition.

2. Plywood shall meet U.S. Product Standard PS-1 and be grade stamped by

American Plywood Association.

3. Lumber treatment shall conform to standards of the American Wood Preservers

Association (AWPA) of the Society of American Wood Preservers. Inc. (AWPI).

4. Fasteners shall be made from carbon steel or carbon steel wire conforming to

ASTM A-307 and as detailed in AISC Manual.

5. Uniform Building Code, latest edition.

B. All lumber and plywood shall have a factory-applied grade stamp indicating grade, mill and species.

C. Lumber moisture content: (treated or untreated) Not more than 16 percent for framing lumber 2-inches and less and boards 8-inches and less in width. Boards wider than 8-inches in width or more than 2-inches thick must not be more than 19 percent.

1.03 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Delivery and storage: Lumber delivered to the site shall be carefully piled off the ground in such a manner as to insure proper drainage, ventilation and protection from the weather. Sufficient support and stacking methods shall be provided as to prevent warping and sets. The Contractor shall assume the risk of all materials and shall store at the site in approved weather-tight enclosures only. Material shall not be brought into the building until work preceding its use is completed and dry.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Lumber shall conform to the following grades for uses noted. For uses not specified or noted in detail, furnish at least “Standard” grade material.

1. Wood blocking, nailers, etc., shall be nominal 2-inch material Stud Grade as defined in Paragraph 121-C of the Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.

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2. Material over 8-feet long shall be Light Framing Construction Grade as defined in paragraph 122-B of the Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.

3. Studs shall be Stud Grade as defined in Paragraph 121-C of the Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber (limited to 2 x 3, 2 x 4, and 2 x 6-in lengths less 10-feet). Wood bucks, plates, nailers, etc., shall be nominal 2-inch material.

B. Plywood and Structural Panels

1. Telephone backboard: ¾” Thick, A-D interior Group 1.

C. Miscellaneous Materials (to be used where specified or applicable)

1. Fasteners

a. Nails shall be standard common wire nails meeting Federal Specification FF-S-101 unless otherwise specified.

b. Wood screws shall meet Federal Specifications FF-S-11.

c. Lag bolts shall meet Federal Specification FF-B-561.

d. Expansion bolts shall be wedge type anchors, as manufactured by

Phillips Drill Company.

e. Bolts and nuts shall meet ASTM A307.

f. Miscellaneous clamps. Washers, and spacers: all of steel or iron, standard types and manufacture.

g. Power driven connectors shall be “Ramset” or accepted equal.

h. All fasteners and nails exposed to the exterior shall be galvanized.

i. Wood connectors and clips shall be galvanized sheet steel. All connectors and clips shall be of type for use intended and sized to support the load imposed based on the manufacturer’s load tables.

Simpson Co., or accepted equal.

D. Preservative Treated Lumber

1. All wood products that are within twelve inches of the finish grade, in contact with concrete or masonry, or in contact with or below the finish grade shall be pressure treated with Pentachlorophenol preservative. Treat in accordance with AWPB Quality Standard LP44 with Pentachlorophenol to a net retention of 0.60 lbs per cu. Ft. Kiln dried after impregnation.

a. Treated materials cut after treatment shall have such surfaces well brush- coated with two (2) coats of the same preservative used in the original treatment but having a concentration of 3 to 5 times greater than the initial treating solution.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Nailing and bolting shall conform to specifications by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association manual for House Framing and the Manual of Acceptable Practices, 1973 Edition, by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chapter 6, and with Table 25-Q of the Uniform Building Code, latest edition, copies of which are to be furnished by the Contractor and be at the project site.

B. All work shall conform to OSHA requirements.

3.02 LAYOUT

A. Layout framing to coordinate with other trades. Verify location of plumbing and electrical fixtures that may affect framing.

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3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Framing

1. All framing shall be square, plumb, true to line and level or as detailed. All joints to be cut cleanly and fit tightly, and securely fastened. Discard material, which has defects, which would impair service intended. Furnish all bridging, blocking, fire stops, mailers, furring, etc., detailed or required to complete the job. Provide all rough bucks, nailers, grounds and backing throughout to properly support all cabinets, hardware, woodwork, trim, fixtures, accessories and all other items shown or required. Coordinate with other trades for rough-in dimensions.

2. Wall, floor, and ceiling surfaces shall not be used for attaching the above items unless backed by structural plywood and then only as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, or unless detailed accordingly. Provide all required openings with wood bucks and securely anchor. Set bucks plumb and true to receive finished frames.

3. Box nails may be used for all miscellaneous interior nailing. All nails for exterior use shall be galvanized. Framing anchors shall be fastened by nails provided by the framing anchor manufacturer. Spikes and nails shall penetrate ½ their length except 16d nails may be used to connect 2” material to 2” material. Where necessary, pilot drill before nailing to avoid splitting.

4. Set wood sills and plates secure, level and true.

5. Do all cutting and framing required by the work of other trades.

6. Double top plates and lap 4 feet at splices unless otherwise noted. Make all joints accurately and neatly. Replace any defective work.

7. Provide bearing (cripples) for headers. Double all headers.

8. Install two-inch solid stock firestops in all wood stud walls and partitions, including furred spaces, so placed that the maximum dimension of any concealed space is not over 10-feet.

9. Set joists and headers with crown up.

10. Do not cut framing members for passage of pipes or conduits without Contracting

Officer’s Representative’s permission.

11. Level joists, beams, plates, on masonry or concrete with slate or similar material only. Shims not permitted on wood or metal bearings, except as detailed.

12. Provide solid blocking installed flat at all mechanical and electrical vapor barrier penetration. On the interior face of the exterior stud wall, flat blocking (installed at each electrical and mechanical penetration) shall be a minimum of four inches larger than the penetration. Locate the penetration at the centerline of the flat blocking.

13. Provide ½” x ½” notch in bottom plate of exterior wall (on exterior side of plate) at each space between studs, and similarly notch blocking between studs in these walls.

B. Wall framing shall have studs spaced not greater than 16” on centers unless otherwise indicated or detailed. Install double studs at all openings and triple studs at corners. See drawing for typical corner framing. All bearing walls shall have double top plate.

Headers over openings shall be full thickness of wall. Each header shall be supported by at least one full height cripple.Provide blocking for the installation and anchorage of hardware, plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment and accessories. Coordinate with other trades.

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D. Power driven connectors: all wood to steel, wood to masonry or concrete, sheet metal to steel and sheet metal to masonry or concrete connections (unless otherwise detailed) shall be made with power driven connectors with quantity and spacing not more than 2 feet 8 inches o.c. Use following sizes: 2X to structural steel # 3345, fill 2 inches to block/concrete # 3479, 2X to block/concrete # 3300, sheet metal to structural steel # 2326 or # 2327, sheet metal to concrete or block # 3336. Reference numbers refer to Ramset fasteners. Acceptable equals will be allowed. Reference numbers refer to Ramset fasteners. Acceptable equals are manufactured by Hilti, Speed, Remington, & Omark.

3.03 TOLERANCES

A. Maximum deviation from a plumb and level plane shall not exceed 1:500 for walls and floors. Maximum permissible variation for entire length shall not exceed 1” from plan dimensions and elevations.

B. Maximum permissible crook for the various framing members shall be light as defined in the Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber Current issue, Chapter 13.

C. Maximum permissible straight-line variation between and 3 studs measured at a point midway between top and bottom plates shall not exceed ¼”.

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SECTION 06200

FINISH CARPENTRY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Work under this section includes furnishing and installing all finish carpentry items such as loose trim, doors, hardware, paneling, and other finish items not specifically described elsewhere in these specifications.

B. Refer to the following Sections for related work:

1. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry

2. Section 06400 - Architectural Woodwork

3. Section 08210 - Wood Doors

4. Section 08710 - Finish Hardware

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Softwood lumber grades shall conform to WCLB grading rules.

B. All Architectural Woodwork shall conform to “Custom Grade” as specified by AWI.

C. Hardwood lumber shall conform to “Custom Grade” as specified by AWI.

D. Plywood shall meet U.S. Product Standard PS-1 and be grade stamped by the American Plywood Association.

E. All millwork shall be kiln dried to a moisture content not to exceed 12%.

F. Keep all millwork and trim under cover, dry and fully protected.

G. All interior millwork shall be belt or hand sanded.

A. .

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. (As indicated on Drawings)

2.02 FABRICATION

A. Run trim and moldings true to profile detailed.

B. All edges of finish pieces shall be slightly eased and sanded smooth.

C. Nailing: Use galvanized or stainless steel finishing nails for millwork. Blind nail interior work insofar as possible. Set surface nails. Interior finish work shall be secured to studs, nailing blocks, grounds, etc.

D. Fill nail holes with one drop of carpenter’s glue and sand trim lightly to fill nail hole with sanding dust.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Inspect all rough framing to assure blocking and nailers are properly installed before any finish or substrates are applied.

B. Coordinate with other trades to assure proper clearance and openings for equipment.

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C. Obtain Contracting Officer’s Representative’s approval of all millwork prior to painting or staining.

3.01 INSTALLATION (where applicable)

A. General

1. Fit and place all finish carpentry accurately and in a workmanlike manner.

Gouges, dents, hammer marks, splits or other defects will not be permitted in the finish work.

B. Door and Hardware Installation

1. Install and fit the wood doors with a uniform clearance of 1/16-inch at heads and jambs and 5/8-inch clearance at floor unless additional clearance at floor is called for on drawings. (Allow for carpet thickness if scheduled).

2. Hang all doors with all screws inserted and hinges adjusted so that doors swing free, do not rattle when closed, and are not self-closing.

3. After hardware is received, safeguard and install all hardware and be responsible for the same until completion of the work, including any cost and expense for labor and material required to correct improper installation. Apply hardware in strict conformance to the manufacturer’s printed instructions.

4. Drill and tap for closers, brackets, exit devices, surface holders and other surface hardware. Cut holes and mortises in wood doors for locks and other hardware with a jig approved or provided by the manufacturer of the item to be applied. All holes and mortises shall fit snugly to provide as much support as possible to the hardware. Mount all locks so that the key enters the lock with its smooth edge down.

5. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s directions to operate easily, quietly, and properly.

6. Install weather-stripping in accordance with the manufacturer’s current printed instructions.

7. Set thresholds in a bed of joint sealant.

8. After hardware has been fitted, remove escutcheons and face-applied hardware until final painting has been completed. Reinstall hardware after painting is completed.

9. Carefully seal all raw edges of door immediately after fitting including areas routed for hardware.

3.03 CLEANUP

A. Examine all work; repair or replace any damaged or split pieces.

B. Ease all edges and exposed ends of all pieces. Set all exposed nails. Sand exposed work lightly to remove any rough spots; smooth skips.

C. Remove all work related debris.

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SECTION 06400

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Work includes: Provide and install Architectural Woodwork where shown on the Drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry

2. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workers who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

B. Codes and standards:

1. In addition to complying with industry standard codes and regulations, comply with minimum requirements of the Architectural Woodwork Institute for the grade specified.

2. WIC certification and stamp will not be required.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 CABINETS

A. Provide knotty alder cabinets with knotty alder laminate faced doors, face frame, as made by Superior Wood works of El Paso, TX, or equal approved in advance by Contracting Officer’s Representative. Cabinet construction shall be Commercial grade as specified by the Architectural Woodwork Institute.

B. Finish hardware shall be factory installed, and shall be selected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative from standard styles and finishes of the approved manufacturer.

2.02 COUNTERTOPS

A. Types and sizes:

1. Provide post-formed countertops to types and dimensions shown on the

Drawings. Dimensions may be slightly modified for constructability purposes upon approval of Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2.04 OTHER MATERIALS

A. Provide other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation, as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed.

Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

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3.02 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Take necessary measurements in the field to assure proper dimensions for the work of this Section.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Install the work of this Section in strict accordance with the approved Shop Drawings and the referenced standards, anchoring all items firmly into position and to secure a plumb and level installation. No visible gaps shall exist between cabinetwork and adjacent surfaces of the room. .

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SECTION 08100

METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes furnishing and installation of all hollow metal doors and frames as detailed on the drawings and specified herein. There will be included, three interior metal doors with a 2’ x 3’ shatter proof sight window. The three interior doors shall have standard locks and handles with a push bar on the interior. Locks shall be keyed to match the front door. The two exterior side doors shall also have a push bar on the interior and meet all ADA accessibility guidelines. The back exterior door shall have a push bar opener on the interior, but with a Trilogy T2 keypad lock with optional key entry (keyed to match front door locks) or approved COR equal.

B. Related Sections

1. Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry

2. Section 08210 - Wood Doors

3. Section 08710 - Finish Hardware

4. Section 09250 - Gypsum Wallboard

5. Section 09900 - Painting

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ANSI A22.1

B. ASTM Designation A 525 and A 526.

C. Federal Specifications QQ-S-7750, Type 1, Class D.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit example of door to be procured to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Metal doors and frames:

1. Standard Specification: Conform where applicable to “Standard Stock

Commercial 1-3/4-inch thick Steel Doors and Frames”, U. S. Commercial Standard CS242-62, PS-4-66 and C59-65 also listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories.

2. Fire Labels: Provide Underwriter’s label on doors and frames showing class where required. Make modifications as required to secure labels. Doors and frames shall arrive at job site with UL fire labels secured in place.

3. Finish: Bonderized and prime painted with one coat of baked on enamel, capable of passing a 120-hour salt spray and humidity test

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Hollow metal shall be packed and shipped to be free from damage. Stockpile vertically, under cover, off ground and in weather-tight enclosures.

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2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer: Republic Builders Products, McKenzie, TN or equal conforming products by one of the following:

1. Amweld Building Products, Inc.; Garrettsville, OH

2. Benchmark Doors, General Product Co., Inc.; Fredericksburg, VA

3. Curries, Essex Industries, Inc.; Mason City, IO

4. or other approved in advance by Contracting Officer’s Representative

2.02 SWING DOORS

A. General

1. Doors shall be of steel construction and conform to Commercial Standard

CS242-62, Product Standard PS4-66 and Steel Door Institute Standard SDI-100.

2. Doors shall be nominal 1-3/4" thick unless indicated otherwise.

3. Door panels shall be fabricated from 22, 20, 18, 16 or 14-gauge cold-rolled steel in accordance with ASTM A366 or from A-60 galvanized steel in accordance with

ASTM A366.

4. Doors shall have provision for 1-1/2 pair 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" template type, full-mortise, standard-weight hinges (2 pair on over 7'-6" in height) in accordance with ANSI A156.7 and "CH" - Reinforcement and cutouts for U.S. Government Series 160 (modified) or 161 cylindrical locksets with 2-3/4" backset and ANSI A115.2 lock front (1-1/8" x 2-1/4").

5. Proper reinforcements shall be provided for other hardware. Function holes and reinforcements for mortised applied hardware shall be done at the factory.

6. Hardware Preparation: Doors shall be mortised, reinforced, drilled and tapped to receive mortise hardware as specified in the hardware schedule. Doors shall be reinforced for specified surface applied hardware; drilling and tapping shall be done in the field. Hinge reinforcing plates shall be 10-gauge. Reinforcing for other surface and mortised hardware shall be 14-gauge except for closer reinforcements, which shall be 14-gauge. All locks shall have flat faces.

7. Drilling and tapping of mounting holes shall be done in the field by others.

Surface applied hardware reinforcements shall be installed at the factory; drilling and tapping shall be done in the field by others. Reinforcements for surface applied closer shall be 12-gauge steel.

8. For fire-rated openings, provide UL approved tightly fitted, spring loaded, automatic closing louvers with openable blades, equipped with fusible links, arranged so that metal overlaps metal at every joint. See schedule for location.

9. Labeled doors shall be built in accordance with FM & UL approvals per ASTM test E 152-58 and be completely packaged with high-density mineral wool insulation to meet .33 U-factor. Other types of insulation meeting the same U factor will be considered. No voids or air pockets will be allowed. Labeled doors:

Provide for the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. door labels with appropriate fire resistance and temperature rise ratings for the class of opening indicated.

Construction details and hardware applications authorized by the Underwriters’ Laboratories shall take precedence over project details or specifications.

B. Interior Doors:

1. Basis for specification: Republic Builders Products DE Series Doors.

a. Panels shall be fabricated from 18 gauge cold-rolled steel in accordance with ASTM A366

b. Lock edge shall be non-beveled and reinforced full height with a 14-gauge channel. Hinge edge shall be non-beveled and reinforced with a continuous full height 11-gauge channel.

c. Doors shall have a flush top and bottom 16-gauge channel welded at maximum 2-1/2" on centers.

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d. Doors shall be reinforced by laminating panels to an expanded polystyrene core completely filling the inside of the door using 1 lb density PCF regular grade expanded polystyrene cone per ASTM 578.

2. Doors shall be reinforced by laminating panels to a small cell honeycomb core or specified core and the complete unit closed with steel perimeter channels projection welded to panels.

2.03 FRAMES - INTERIOR

A. Basis for specification: Republic Builders Products FH/MH Series Drywall Frames.

B. General:

1. Frames shall be as manufactured or furnished by Republic Builders…