017700_closeout_procedures.pdf

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WATER SYSTEM CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017700

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract close-out, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Warranties.

4. Instruction of Government personnel.

5. Final cleaning.

B. See Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning re-quirements for products of those Sections.

1.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of

Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

2. Return any keys issued to the contractor by the government prior to final accep-tance and payment.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled re-quirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certifi-cate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous in-spections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS: SUBMIT ONE COPY OF PROJECT RECORD

DRAWINGS

A. General: Do not use project record drawings used to create as-built drawings for con-struction purposes. Protect project record drawings used to create as-built drawings from deterioration and loss. Provide access to project record drawings for Contracting

Officers reference during normal working hours.

B. Project Record drawings used to create As-Built drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally.

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a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distin-guish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

C. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD

DRAWING" in a prominent location. Include identification on cover including ad-denda and contract modifications. Mark copy to indicate the actual product installa-tion where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and con-tract modifications.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.

3. Note related Change Orders and Record Drawings, where applicable.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are poten-tially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws, ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipol-lution regulations.

B. Cleaning: Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written in-structions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for cer-tification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

a. Clean Project site and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activi-ties, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

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c. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.

d. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

e. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Avoid dis-turbing natural weathering of exterior surfaces. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition.

f. Remove labels that are not permanent.

g. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces. Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily re-paired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

1) Do not paint over "UL" and similar labels, including mechanical and electrical nameplates.

h. Wipe surfaces of equipment. Remove excess lubrication, paint and mortar droppings, and other foreign substances.

i. Replace parts subject to unusual operating conditions.

j. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

C. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harm-ful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Pro-ject site and dispose of lawfully.

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