Acton Fire Station 100 Specs.pdf

U.S. FOREST SERVICE

NORTH PACIFIC PROVINCE

REGION 5

FINAL SUBMITTAL

ACTON FIRE STATION

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

August, 2009

Angeles National Forest

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00010-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00010 – TABLE OF CONTENTS 00010-1 TO 3

DIVISION 0 – DOCUMENTATION

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-1 TO 3

01040 – COORDINATION 01040-1 TO 3

01050 – STAKING 01050-1 TO 2

01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01060-1

01300 – SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS 01300-1 TO 2

01315 – SCHEDULES AND REPORTS 01315-1

01401 – QUALITY CONTROL 01401-1 TO 4

01710 – CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL 01710-1

01720 – RECORD DOCUMENTS 01720-1 TO 3

01730 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA 01730-1 TO 3

01811 – MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION 01811-1 TO 2

01900 – MOBILIZATION 01900-1

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

02201 – TRENCHING 02201-1 TO 4

02220 – EARTHWORK 02220-1 TO 4

02660 – WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 02660-1 TO 6

02731 – GRAVITY SEWER LINES 02731-1 TO 3

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03100 – CONCRETE FORMWORK 03100-1 TO 4

03200 – CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT 03200-1 TO 3

03300 – CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE 03300-1 TO 6

03366 – CHEMICALLY STAINED CONCRETE 03366-1 TO 5

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

04451 – MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER 04451-1 TO 2

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05500 – METAL FABRICATIONS 05500-1 TO 8

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DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 – ROUGH CARPENTRY 06100-1 TO 10

06170 – STRUCTURAL GLUED LAMINATED UNITS 06170-1 TO 4

06192 – PREFABRICATED WOOD TRUSSES 06192-1 TO 5

06200 – FINISH CARPENTRY 06200-1 TO 6

06400 – ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK 06400-1 TO 3

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07110 – WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 07110-1 TO 2

07115 – BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING 07115-1

07190 – BUILDING PAPER 07190-1 TO 3

07210 – BUILDING INSULATION 07210-1 TO 4

07311 – ASPHALT SHINGLES 07311-1 TO 5

07460 – FIBER-CEMENT SIDING 07460-1 TO 4

07620 – SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 07620-1 TO 2

07921 – JOINT SEALANTS 07921-1 TO 7

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

08111 – STANDARD STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES 08111-1 TO 6

08211 – WOOD DOORS 08211-1 TO 2

08310 – ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS 08310-1

08360 – SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOORS 08360-1 TO 3

08541 – WOOD CLAD WINDOWS 08541-1 TO 3

08625 – TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS 08625-1 TO 5

08710 – FINISH HARDWARE 08710-1 TO 3

08800 – GLASS AND GLAZING 08800-1 TO 2

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09250 – GYPSUM WALL BOARD 09250-1 TO 7

09900 – PAINTING 09900-1 TO 11

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10200 – LOUVERS AND VENTS 10200-1 TO 2

10431 – SIGNS 10431-1 TO 2

10505 – LOCKERS 10505-1 TO 7

10520 – FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES 10520-1 TO 2

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

NOT USED

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DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15010 – GENERAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 15010-1 TO 10

15400 – BUILDING PLUMBING 15400-1 TO 10

15487 – LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM 15487-1 TO 4

15500 – HEATING, VENTILATION & A.C. 15500-1 TO 14

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16010 – ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS 16010-1 TO 5

16050 – BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050-1 TO 10

16400 – SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION 16400-1 TO 3

16510 – LIGHTING FIXTURES 16510-1 TO 2

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SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-1

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. This project consists of a new Engine Garage for the United States Department of

Agriculture Forest Service as shown on the contract documents.

B. The work consists of constructing a new 3,936 sqft (includes Base Bid and Option

A), 1-story wood-framed Fire Station/Engine Garage building at Acton Station on the Angeles National Forest.

C. The work includes but shall not be limited to concrete, structural steel, waterproofing, wood frame construction, standing seam metal roof, roof accessories, siding, exterior and interior trim, sheet metal, exterior insulated metal doors and frames, exterior sectional overhead doors and operating mechanisms, interior insulated metal doors and frames, interior solid core wood doors, clad wood windows, hardware, glazing, interior finishes, plumbing (LPG, supply and waste), HVAC systems, electrical systems, lighting, fire and communication systems.

D. Interior finishing and related construction include interior partitions and permanent doors, mechanical, plumbing and electrical installations.

E. The work shall conform to the specifications and the Contract Drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

Cover Sheet T1 Title Sheet A1 Floor Plan A2 North &West Exterior Elevations A3 South & East Elevations A4 Roof & Concrete Flatwork Plans A5 Schedules & Reflected Ceiling Plan A6 Plan Details/Interior Elevations A7 Building Sections A8 Wall Sections A9 Details A10 Details A11 Details A12 Details S1 Structural General Note S2 Foundation Plan S3 Foundation Notes and Details S4 Roof Framing Plan

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S5 Framing Details and Schedules S6 Roof Framing Details M1.0 Mech. Legend, Schedule, Notes M2.0 Mech. Plan M3.0 Partial Mech. Plan, Controls P1 Plumbing Notes P2 Plumb. Plan P3 Enlarged Plumb. Plan P4 Plumb. Details E1 Electrical Notes & Symbols E2 Electrical Schedule & Attic Lighting E3 Site Elect. & Telephone E4 Lighting Plan E5 Power & Signal Plan E6 Elect. Details

1.2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: There will be no separate measurement for individual items of work done under this Contract.

1.3 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: Payment will be made at the Contract price, as indicated in the Bid Schedule, and will include full compensation for the work described in the Contract. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

01 MOBILIZATION Lump Sum

02 ENGINE GARAGE Lump Sum

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: During the construction period the Contractor will have full use of the site for construction operations. The Contractor's use of the premises is limited to the Garage site and adjacent areas agreed upon by the Contracting Officer for storage of equipment and materials. If overnight camping by the Contractor’s personnel is desired, it is to be requested and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to bid.

B. Sanitation: Sanitation facilities are to be provided by contractor.

C. Utilities: Water is available and may be used by the Contractor’s personnel.

Electrical power is available at the construction site. Use of government utilities will be in excess of the governments needs.

D. While performing the work the Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to

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protect adjacent properties from damage. The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government, shall restore any damage or injury caused by the Contractor in the course of this work.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES

A. All work performed shall comply with health, safety and fire codes, OSHA regulations, and/or applicable regulations established by local, county and state codes.

END OF SECTION 01010

PROJECT COORDINATION 01040-1

SECTION 01040

PROJECT COORDINATION

1.1 SCOPE

A. This Section specifies administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for

Project coordination including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Coordination.

2. Contractor's personnel.

3. General installation provisions.

4. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction activities included under various Sections of these Specifications to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of the Specifications that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Where installation of one part of the Work is dependent on installation of other components, either before or after its own installation, schedule construction activities in the sequence required to obtain the best results.

2. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination Drawings where close and careful coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability

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necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Comply with requirements contained in Section "Submittals."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Require the Installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which Work is to be performed.

Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

B. Manufacturer's Instructions: Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations, to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in Contract Documents.

C. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation. Reject damaged and defective items.

D. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods necessary for securing

Work. Secure Work true to line and level. Allow for expansion and building movement.

E. Visual Effects: Provide uniform joint widths in exposed Work. Arrange joints in exposed Work to obtain the best visual effect. Refer questionable choices to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

F. Recheck measurements and dimensions, before starting each installation.

G. Install each component during weather conditions and Project status that will ensure the best possible results. Isolate each part of the completed construction from incompatible material as necessary to prevent deterioration.

H. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests, to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

I. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install individual

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components at standard mounting heights recognized within the industry for the particular application indicated. Refer questionable mounting height decisions to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

3.2 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration.

B. Clean and maintain completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

END OF SECTION 01040

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CONSTRUCTION STAKING 01050-1

SECTION 01050

CONSTRUCTION STAKING

1.1 SCOPE:

A. This work consists of all survey work, construction staking, and other field engineering, except quality control work, necessary to implement the contract AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, and as specified.

B. This work shall include necessary survey and engineering for providing for as-built drawings, and for calculation of proposed and approved changes.

C. The Contractor shall be required to perform calculations from given dimensions and scale dimensions from drawings as required.

1.2 EXISTING CONTROL: The existing construction control markers are all a part of a surveyed network of horizontal and vertical datum, and shall be utilized by the Ccontractor as primary survey control. The contractor shall take care and protect existing survey control from damage and disturbance throughout the duration of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for reestablishment of control that is disturbed or needs to be relocated due to construction activities.

1.3 PROVIDED INFORMATION

A. HORIZONTAL CONTROL: The contractor Contractor shall use the horizontal control and dimensioning as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

B. VERTICAL CONTROL: The drawings provide the necessary basis of vertical requirements. Existing monumentation provides benchmark data. The contractor Contractor shall calculate any or all required intermediate elevations.

1.4 DESCREPANCIES: Differences found between the horizontal or vertical alignment data as Shown on the Drawings and the alignment observed on the ground shall be referred to the contracting officer or his designated representative. Staking of these areas shall be deferred until the differences are reconciled. Parking lots may require field adjusting of cross slopes to insure proper drainage, at no additional cost to the Government.

A. The contractor shall compare the staked centerline cut or fill depth with the design data. Differences shall be reported to the contracting officer or his designated representative in comformance with the following tolerances:

1. Asphalt and Concrete surfaces, 0.1’

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1.5 QUALITY REQUIREMENT: All survey work shall be performed by a licensed sub-contractor with journeyman surveyors, or under the continual direction of a registered land surveyor.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. No Payment under this section.

2.1 GENERAL: Products used for survey staking shall be new, appropriate for the work, and meet the approved survey plan criteria.

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3.1 SURVEY PLAN

A. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a plan for survey activities.

This shall include standard or better methods of the profession, and type, marking, and flagging methods to be used and maintained. Survey activity schedules shall be included in the Schedule of Work, specified elsewhere.

B. The Survey Plan shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before such work commences.

C. The Plan shall provide for protection and maintenance of monuments and construction controls.

3.2 RECORDS, NOTES, AND APPROVALS

A. Field notes, marked drawings, calculations, or copies thereof shall be maintained on-site and available to the Contracting Officer. Such documents shall become a part of the final project records.

B. All survey and staking work shall be inspected and is subject to acceptanceed prior to construction. Timely notification of need shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

3.3 CLEARING FOR SURVEYS: All clearing, pruning, and obstruction removal, shall be in accordance with restrictions and constraints of other sections. In cases of conflicts or special needs, such shall be as approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer.

3.4 CLEANUP: All stakes and other survey markings installed by the Ccontractor shall be removed and disposed of after the work is completed.

END OF SECTION 01050

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SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE

A. This section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract. Additional codes and standard may be cited in sections to which they apply.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The following codes and standards shall apply to the work in this contract:

1. Uniform Building Code (IBC), 2006 Edition with latest California Amendments

2. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2006 Edition with latest California Amend.

3. Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2006 Edition with latest California Amend.

4. National Electrical Code (NEC), 2005 Edition

5. Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, 2006 Edition.

6. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 13th Edition.

7. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1986 Edition.

8. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) latest edition.

9. Metal Buildings Manufacturers Association (MBMA).

10. Underwriter's Laboratories, (UL)

11. Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association (AMMA)

12. Steel Door Institute, Standard 100

13. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

14. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

15. Uniform Fire Code (UFC) 1997 Edition

16. American Gas Association (AGA)

B. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in affect on the date of the invitation to bid.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Administrative Authority as used in the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform

Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code will be the Contracting Officer.

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B. Building Official as used in the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building Code Standards will be the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION 01060

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SECTION 01300

SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

A. Perform all work necessary and required for the construction of the project as indicated. Such work includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Shop Drawings

2. Samples

3. Catalog Data

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, project sustainability requirements (recycled content, VOC limits, sourcing and manufacturing locations, letter of certification for wood products for sustainable forestry), and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

B. Part of the submittal process will be the submission of a submittal checklist in which the contractor will outline the individual submittals required by these specifications, arranged by CSI divisions. In addition any proposed substitutions will require a submittal(s) which will include all pertinent information necessary to determine if the proposal is equal or better to the original design.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals and shop drawings shall be submitted in a timely fashion to allow 21 days for review by the Government. "No work shall begin until shops drawings and submittals are approved".

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3.2 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Original Submittal: A reproducible and three copies of all shop drawings shall be submitted for approval as required under 3.1 above prior to fabrication, installation or order placement to allow for checking and coordination. The reproducible will be retained by the Contracting Officer.

B. Resubmittal: When a resubmittal is required, one print so indicating will be returned to the Contractor. After revision of the original, a new reproducible and three copies shall be submitted for approval.

C. Approval: Once approved, stamped documents shall be returned to the Contractor and shall be complied with as noted. Variation from the approved documents shall be likewise submitted and approved before being carried out.

3.3 SAMPLES

A. Original Submittal: Two samples of each item for which samples are required, unless otherwise specified, shall be furnished for approval. Approval shall be obtained prior to delivery of the material to the project site. These samples shall be representative of the actual material proposed for use in the project and of sufficient size to demonstrate design, color, texture and finish as they will appear in the completed installation.

B. Resubmittals: All rejected samples will be returned upon request and any or all resubmittals required shall consist of two new samples.

C. Approval: Upon approval, one sample so noted will be returned and the remainder will be retained by the Contracting Officer until completion of the work. When requested, all approved samples will be returned for installation providing identity is maintained in an approved manner until final acceptance of the project.

3.4 CATALOG DATA

A. Submittals: Four copies of catalog data are required for the original submittal and each resubmittal. Catalog data shall be submitted along with shop drawings. One copy will be returned unless additional copies are requested.

B. Data: Each submittal shall have all pertinent data contained therein that is applicable to the item submitted for approval.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Catalog Data: Each separate catalog brochure or page submitted shall have the identification shown. Catalog of brochures submitted containing multiple items

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for approval need have only cover identification. In such cases the identification shall include page and catalog item numbers.

B. In the event one or more of the multiple items are not approved in any submittal, the additional copies required will not be requested until all items are approved.

END OF SECTION 01300

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SECTION 01315

SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: Work included in this Section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor's proposed work schedule for the project and a breakdown of the Contractor's bid amount per CSI Division for the purpose of making progress payments.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this Section. Payment for such work will be included in the bid price for Mobilization.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS:

A. The submittal of the work schedule prepared as described below shall be on reproducible drawing paper or in an approved alternative form.

B. The submittal of the cost breakdown shall be on standard size paper and shall include three copies.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WORK SCHEDULE: Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the

Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a proposed work schedule for the Project. Such schedule shall be in the form of a bar graph or other approved format and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The schedule shall include the sequencing of the various phases of the work and work specialties, and shall constitute a basis for the evaluation of time extensions in the negotiations for changes. The Contractor shall update such approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work.

3.2 COST BREAKDOWN: Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the

Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a breakdown of the Lump Sum Unit Price for the project for the purposes of computing progress payments and for use in determining costs for proposed changes to the Contract. Such breakdown shall include each separate phase of the work by CSI Division but need not separate labor from material costs. The approved cost breakdown will constitute the basis under which monthly progress payments will be made.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01352

INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

PART I GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Special requirements for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management during construction operations.

a. Control of emissions during construction.

b. Moisture control during construction.

2. Procedures for testing baseline IAQ. Baseline lAQ requirements specify maximum indoor pollutant concentrations for acceptance of the facility.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

B. Adequate ventilation: Ventilation, including air circulation and air changes, required to cure materials, dissipate humidity, and prevent accumulation of particulates, dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

C. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in accordance with 49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling, storage, transportation or disposal meets or has components which meet or have the potential to meet the definition of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261. Throughout this specification, hazardous material includes hazardous chemicals.

1. Hazardous materials include: pesticides, biocides, and carcinogens as listed by recognized authorities, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer

(IARC).

D. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): The composition and characteristics of the air in an enclosed space that affect the occupants of that space. The indoor air quality of a space refers to the relative quality of air in a building with respect to contaminants and hazards and is determined by the level of indoor air pollution and other

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characteristics of the air, including those that impact thermal comfort such as air temperature, relative humidity and air speed.

E. Interior final finishes: Materials and products that will be exposed at interior, occupied spaces; including flooring, wallcovering, finish carpentry, and ceilings.

F. Packaged dry products: Materials and products that are installed in dry form and are delivered to the site in manufacturer's packaging; including carpets, resilient flooring, ceiling tiles, and insulation.

G. Wet products: Materials and products installed in wet form, including paints, sealants, adhesives, special coatings, and other materials which require curing.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Inspection and Testing Lab Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in performing the types of testing specified herein.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct meeting with Owner and Architect to discuss the proposed IAQ Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-construction meeting, prepare and submit an IAQ Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Procedures for control of emissions during construction.

a. Identify schedule for application of interior finishes.

2. Procedures for moisture control during construction.

a. Identify porous materials and absorptive materials.

b. Identify schedule for inspection of stored and installed absorptive materials.

3. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner.

a. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Product Data:

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1. Submit product data for filtration media used during construction and during operation. Include Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV).

2. Submit air pressure difference maps for each mode of operation of HVAC.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets: Submit MSDSs for inclusion in Operation and Maintenance Manual for the following products.

a. Adhesives.

b. Floor and wall patching/leveling materials.

c. Caulking and sealants.

d. Insulating materials.

e. Fireproofing and firestopping.

f. Carpet.

g. Paint.

h. Clear finish for wood surfaces.

i. Lubricants.

j. Cleaning products.

C. Inspection and Test Reports:

1. Moisture control inspections.

2. Moisture content testing.

3. Moisture penetration testing.

4. Microbial Growth testing.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 IAQ MANAGEMENT - EMISSIONS CONTROL

A. During construction operations, follow the recommendations in SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction.

B. HVAC Protection:

1. Seal return registers during construction operations.

2. Provide temporary exhaust during construction operations

3. To the greatest extent possible, isolate and/or shut down the return side of the HVAC system during construction. When ventilation system must be operational during construction activities, provide temporary filters.

C. Source Control: Provide low and zero VOC materials as specified.

D. Pathway Interruption: Isolate areas of work as necessary to prevent contamination of clean or occupied spaces. Provide pressure differentials and/or physical barriers to protect clean or occupied spaces.

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E. Housekeeping: During construction, maintain project and building products and systems to prevent contamination of building spaces.

F. Temporary Ventilation: Provide an ACH (air changes per hour) of 1.5 or more and as follows:

1. Provide minimum 48 hour pre-ventilation of packaged dry products prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues.

Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degree F maximum continuously during the ventilation period. Do not ventilate within limits of Work unless otherwise approved by THE Contracting Officer.

2. Provide adequate ventilation during and after installation of interior wet products and interior final finishes.

3. Provide filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 as determined by ASHRAE 52.2 during construction Coordinate with work of Division 15, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

G. Scheduling: Schedule construction operations involving wet products prior to packaged dry products to the greatest extent possible.

H. Flush-Out: After construction ends, prior to occupancy and with all interior finishes installed, perform a building flush-out by supplying a total air volume of 14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq.ft. of floor area while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60 degrees F and relative humidity no higher than 60%.

3.2 IAQ MANAGEMENT - MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Housekeeping:

1. Keep materials dry. Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage.

2. Verify that installed materials and products are dry prior to sealing and weatherproofing the building envelope.

3. Install interior absorptive materials only after building envelope is sealed and weatherproofed.

B. Inspections: Document and report results of inspections; state whether of not inspections indicate satisfactory conditions.

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1. Examine materials for dampness as they arrive. If acceptable to C.O./Owner, dry damp materials completely prior to installation;

otherwise, reject materials that arrive damp.

2. Examine materials for mold as they arrive and reject materials that arrive contaminated with mold.

3. Inspect stored and installed absorptive materials regularly for dampness and mold growth. Inspect weekly.

a. Where stored on-site or installed absorptive materials become wet, notify Contracting Officers Representative. Inspect for damage. If acceptable to Contracting Officer, dry completely prior to closing in assemblies; otherwise, remove and replace with new materials.

3. Basement: Monitor basement and crawlspace humidity (if applicable), and dehumidify when relative humidity is greater than 85 percent for more than 2 weeks or at the first sign of mold growth.

4. Site drainage: Verify that final grades of site work and landscaping drain surface water and ground water away from the building.

5. Weather-proofing: Inspect moisture control materials as they are being installed. Include the following:

a. Air barrier: Verify air barrier is installed without punctures and/or other damage. Verify air barrier is sealed completely.

b. Flashing: Verify correct shingling of the flashing for roof, walls, windows, doors, and other penetrations.

c. Insulation layer: Verify insulation is installed without voids.

d. Roofing: In accordance with ASTM D7186 Standard Practice for

Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair.

6. Plumbing: Verify satisfactory pressure test of pipes and drains is performed before closing in and insulating lines.

7. HVAC: Inspect HVAC system as specified in Section 01810 –

Commissioning and, inspect HVAC to verify:

1. condensate pans are sloped and plumbed correctly;

2. access panels are installed to allow for inspection and cleaning of coils and ductwork downstream of coils;

3. ductwork and return plenums are air sealed;

4. duct insulation is installed and sealed; and

5. chilled water line and refrigerant line insulation are installed and sealed.]

C. Schedule:

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1. Schedule work such that absorptive materials, including but not limited to porous insulations, paper-faced gypsum board, ceiling tile, and finish flooring, are not installed until they can be protected from rain and construction-related water.

2. Weather-proof as quickly as possible. Schedule installation of moisture-control materials, including but not limited to air barriers, flashing, exterior sealants and roofing, at the earliest possible time.

D. Testing for Moisture Content: Test moisture content of porous materials and absorptive materials to ensure that they are dry before sealing them into an assembly. Document and report results of testing. Where tests are not satisfactory, dry materials and retest. If satisfactory results cannot be obtained with retest, remove and replace with new materials.

1. Concrete: Moisture test as per one or more of the following; unless otherwise indicated, acceptable upper limits for concrete are < 4% top inch; < 85% headspace RH; <3 lbs/1000ft2/day:

a. ASTM D4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method

b. ASTM F1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor

Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

c. ASTM F2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using In Situ Probes

2. Wood: Moisture test as per ASTM D4444 - Standard Test Methods for

Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters; unless otherwise indicated acceptable upper limits for wood products are < 20% at center of piece; < 15% at surface.

3. Gypsum Board, Gypsum Plaster, Insulation, and other absorptive materials: Moisture test with a Pinless Moisture Meter to assess patterns of moisture, if any.

E. Testing for Moisture Penetration:

1. Windows: Test as per ASTM E1105 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference; unless otherwise indicated, acceptable upper limits are no leakage for 15 minutes.

2. Horizontal Waterproofing (not roofing): Test as per ASTM D5957

Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations;

acceptable upper limits are no leakage for 15 minutes.

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3. Masonry: Test as per ASTM C1601 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces; acceptable upper limits are no leakage for 15 minutes.

4. Exterior Walls:

a. Air tightness of the enclosure test: ASTM E779 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization or ASTM E1827 Standard Test Methods for Determining Air tightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door.

b. Water Leakage: Review as per ASTM E2128 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls.

F. Testing for Support of Microbial Growth: Test and report in accordance with

ASTM D6329 Standard Guide for Developing Methodology for Evaluating the Ability of Indoor Materials to Support Microbial Growth Using Static Environmental Chambers. Indicate susceptibility of product or material to colonization and amplification of microorganisms. Identify microorganisms and conditions of testing.

1. Normal conditions: Perform testing at 35 degrees Centigrade and 50 percent relative humidity.

2. Extreme conditions: Perform worst case scenarios screening tests by providing an atmosphere where environmental conditions may be favorable for microbial growth.

3. Perform testing for the following:

a. Fireproofing material on appropriate substrate.

b. Wallcovering.

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SECTION 01401

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

1.1 SCOPE: This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the

Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

1.2 RELATED WORK: The work shall be in accordance with the following subsidiary specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

Section 02201 Trenching, Bedding, and Backfill Section 02220 Earthwork Section 02550 Asphalt Concrete Pavement Section 03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete

Section 07210 Building Insulation

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No payment under this section.

Payment will be prorated on the percentage of work accomplished on the related pay item that meets specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT:

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure that all services, supplies, and construction required under this contract conform to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all supplies, services, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. The Contractor shall also perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work or work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

C. Quality Control Plan - The Contractor shall submit in writing the following:

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1. Authorities and responsibilities of inspection and testing personnel.

2. Experience and qualifications of inspection and testing personnel to be assigned and name and location of any (for hire) testing facility to be used.

D. Approval of Quality Control Plan - The Contractor's proposed quality control plan for all items requiring quality control shall be submitted to the Engineer for review prior to the Contractor commencing work. Within 5 days of receipt of plan, the Engineer shall notify the Contractor whether the plan adequately covers quality control requirements. Construction work shall not be performed prior to Contractor's receipt of written approval of the proposed plan. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, in writing, any proposed changes in the approved quality control plan.

Proposed changes shall not be put into effect until approved in writing by the Engineer.

E. Sampling, Testing, Inspection, and Measurement of Quantities - The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate measuring and testing devices, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the required measurement, testing, and inspection in a timely manner. Tests, measurements, and certifications shall be made as required by the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall take samples and perform inspections and tests necessary to achieve the quality of construction required by the contract and make required measurements of work under this contract performed onsite or offsite. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be shown on the Drawings, Specifications or in the table below.

TABLE

Item

Subsection

Certification or Test Required

Cert. or Test by

Required test

Frequency

02201 02201,3.06 Compaction CC F 3 02201 02201,3.06 Compaction PE D 1 per material type 02220 02220,3.03B Compaction CC F 7 02220 02220,3.03B Compaction PE D 1 per material type 02550 02550,3.07 Surface & thickness CC 2 02550 02550,3.04 Compaction PE F 2 02550 02550,1.01 Job Mix Formula SC 1 per source 03300 03300,1.04 Cert. of Agg. Gradation and Design Mix SC 1 per proposed mix design 03300 03300,3.7D Test Cylinders CC 3 per truck 03300 03300,3.7F Slump Test CC 1 per truck 03300 03300,3.7F Air Entrainment Test CC 1 per truck 03300 03300,3.7G Batch Cert. SC 1 per truck 07210 07210,3.4A Quality Insulation

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Prior to closing-in.

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Key to “Cert. Or Test by”: SC: Certification by supplier or manufacturer CC: Certification and/or testing by contractor

PE: Sampling and testing under the direction of and certified by a registered Engineer or certified lab.

Key to “Required Test”: D: Maximum density and optimum moisture content F: Field density and moisture content If there is no entry under this column, refer to the parent specification to determine the test(s) required. Field density tests shall be performed in the presence of the Contracting Officer and at locations agreed upon with the Contracting Officer.

Where “random sample” is specified in this table, it is to be a statistically random sample.

3.2 RECORDS OF INSPECTION, TESTS, AND MEASUREMENT:

A. Inspection and Tests - The Contractor shall maintain current records of all inspections and tests performed.

The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the government:

Project______________________ Contract No.______________________

Pay Item No. Test Date Station Standard Results Test By (Initials)

The Contractor shall certify in writing that all inspections and tests were performed in accordance with specifications.

B. As-built Drawings - The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer.

3.3 CERTIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS:

A. Offsite Produced Materials - The Contractor shall furnish certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite produced materials incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements shown on the Drawings or stated in the specifications. Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material shall be certified by the Contractor.

B. Quantity Measurements - The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by

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Designed Quantity (DQ). The Contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the Engineer will compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the contractor. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

Project ______________________ Contract No._______________________

Quantity or Measured By Pay Item No. Date Station Measurement (Initials)

END OF SECTION 01401

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SECTION 01690

WASTE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes required salvage and recycling of the following waste materials and applies to all such listed waste materials produced during the course of this con-tract.

1. Land Clearing Debris: Solid waste generated solely from land clearing operations, such as stumps and trees.

a. See Division 2 "Site Clearing" section for requirements for salvage and processing of designated materials to produce mulch for use in landscape construction for this project. Material required for production of landscape mulch is not classified as "land clearing debris.

2. Concrete, Masonry, and Other Inert Fill Material: Concrete, brick, rock, clean soil not intended for other on-site use, broken up asphalt pavement containing no ABC stone, clay, concrete, or other contaminants, and other inert material.

3. Metals: Metal scrap including iron, steel, copper, brass, and aluminum.

4. Untreated Wood: Unpainted, untreated dimensional lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, masonite, particleboard, and wood shipping pallets.

5. Gypsum Wallboard Scrap: Excess drywall construction materials including cuttings, other scrap, and excess materials.

6. Salvaged Materials: Reusable lumber, fixtures, and building supplies.

7. Cardboard: Clean, corrugated cardboard such as used for packaging, etc.

8. Paper: Discarded office refuse such as unwanted files, correspondence, etc.

9. Plastic Buckets: Containers for various liquid and semi-solid or viscous construction materials and compounds.

10. Beverage Containers: Aluminum, glass, and plastic containers.

11. Other Mixed Construction and Demolition Waste: Solid waste resulting solely from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations on pavement, buildings, or other structures exclusive of waste materials listed herewith.

B. Non-Recyclable Waste: Collect and segregate non-recyclable waste for delivery to a

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permitted landfill site.

1. Mixed Solid Waste: Solid waste usually collected as a municipal service, exclusive of waste materials listed above.

C. Hazardous Waste: Control and disposal of hazardous waste is specified in Division 1 "Environmental Protection" section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Waste Materials are defined as large and small pieces of the materials indicated which are excess to the contract requirements and generally include materials which are to be salvaged from existing construction and items of trimmings, cuttings and damaged goods resulting from new installations, which can not be effectively used in the Work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Construction Waste Management Plan:

1. Before start of construction, submit a construction waste management plan indicating proposal on how to collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction wastes and debris produced by the work of this Contract. Include description of on-site reprocessing and re-use opportunities.

2. Include estimated costs associated with recycling, salvaging, and reusing materials and address source reduction of material use.

3. Identify area specifically for construction and demolition waste recycling.

4. Show compliance with regulations specified under "Quality Assurance" article below. Include a list of recycling facilities to which indicated recyclable materials will be distributed for disposal.

5. Identify materials that are not recyclable or otherwise conservable that must be disposed of in a landfill or other means acceptable under governing State and local regulations.

6. List permitted landfills and/or other disposal means to be employed.

7. Indicate any instances where compliance with requirements of this specification does not appear to be possible and request resolution from the Contracting Officer.

B. LEED Submittal: For Credit EQ 2.1 and 2.2.

1. Delivery Receipts: Provide to the Contracting Officer delivery receipts for waste materials salvaged and sent to permitted waste materials processors or recyclers

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within 48 hours of delivery that indicate the location and name of firm accepting recyclable waste materials, types of materials, net weights of each type, date of delivery and value of materials.

2. Track the weight of construction waste that are landfilled and the weight of construction, demolition, and land clearing that are recycled. Calculate the recycling percentage by weight or volume, but maintain be consistent throughout.

Do not include hazardous waste and excavation soil in the calculations. The following estimate can be used to convert waste materials from volume to weight:

Material Density Lbs/CY

a. Cardboard 100

b. Gypsum Wallboard 500

c. Mixed Waste 350

d. Rubble 1,400

e. Steel 1,000

f. Wood 300

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements of the State of California’s “Integrated Solid Waste Management Regulations” and applicable local ordinances and regulations. Contact Information: California Integrated Waste Management Board, 8800 Cal Center Dr. Sacramento, CA 95826 , Ph: (916) 255-2296

B. Disposal Sites, Recyclers, and Waste Materials Processors: Use only facilities properly permitted by the State of California, and by local authorities where applicable.

C. California Recycling Information: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Recycle/#WhereRecycle

D. Pre-Construction Waste Management Conference: Prior to beginning work at the site, schedule and conduct a conference to review the Construction Waste Management Plan and discuss procedures, schedules and specific requirements for waste materials recycling and disposal. Discuss coordination and interface between the Contractor and other construction activities. Identify and resolve problems with compliance with requirements.

Record minutes of the meeting, identifying all conclusions reached and matters requiring further resolution.

1. Attendees: The Contractor and related Contractor personnel associated with the work of this section, including personnel to be in charge of the waste management program defined here as the Construction Quality Manager; the Contracting

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Officer; and such additional Government personnel as the Contracting Officer deems appropriate.

2. Plan Revision: Make any revisions to the Construction Waste Management Plan agreed upon during the meeting and incorporate resolutions agreed to be made subsequent to the meeting. Submit the revised plan to the Contracting Officer for approval.

E. Implementation:

1. Designate an on-site party responsible for instructing workers and implementing the Construction Waste Management Plan.

2. Distribute copies of the Construction Waste Management Plan to the job site foreman and each subcontractor.

3. Include waste management and recycling in worker orientation. Provide on-site instruction on appropriate separation, handling, recycling, and salvaging methods to be used by all…