Section01500 TempControls.doc

Solicitation No. AG-95CV-S-09-0020 Recovery – Replace or Repair/Resurface Roofs, Main Bldg

(N.Wing), WAB, & Service Bldg, WRRC, Albany, CA

SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY

A.

This Section includes requirements for temporary controls, including temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

B.

Temporary utilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Water service.

2.

Electric power service.

3.

Lighting.

4.

Telephone service.

C.

Support facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Project identification and temporary signs.

2.

Waste disposal facilities.

3.

Temporary elevator usage.

4.

Temporary stair usage.

5.

Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

D.

Security and protection facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Environmental protection.

2.

Storm water control.

3.

Barriers and warning signs.

4.

Temporary partitions.

5.

Fire protection.

1.2

USE CHARGES

A.

General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to the Government and shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services without cost, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.

Subcontractors.

2.

Testing agencies.

3.

Personnel of authorities having jurisdiction.

B.

Sewer Service: Use Government's existing sewer system, by all parties engaged in construction, at project site, without payment of use charges.

C.

Water Service: Use water from Government's existing water system without metering and without payment of use charges.

D.

Electric Power Service: Use electric power from Government's existing system without metering and without payment of use charges.

E.

Elevator: Use Government's existing elevator(s) without payment of use charges.

1.3

SUBMITTALS

A.

Temporary Utility Reports: Submit reports of tests, inspections and similar procedures performed on temporary utilities.

B.

Implementation and Termination Schedule: Within 15 calendar days of date established for submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule, submit a schedule indicating implementation and termination of each temporary utility.

1.4

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6, NECA's "Temporary Electrical Facilities," and NFPA 241.

1.

Trade Jurisdictions: Assigned responsibilities for installation and operation of temporary utilities are not intended to interfere with trade regulations and union jurisdictions.

2.

Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

B.

Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

1.5

PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.

Temporary Use of Permanent Utilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction utility before Government's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

B.

Conditions of Use: The following conditions apply to use of temporary services, utilities, facilities, including existing elevators, by all parties engaged in the Work:

1.

Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat.

2.

Maintain facilities in good operating condition.

3.

Repair any damage of the utilities and facilities due to the construction, at no cost to the Government.

4.

Any existing elevator that is intended to be used for transport of tools or construction materials shall be fully protected and will require prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1

EQUIPMENT

A.

General: Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

B.

Fire Extinguishers: Hand carried, portable, UL rated. Provide class and extinguishing agent as indicated or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA-recommended classes for exposures.

Comply with NFPA 10 and NFPA 241 for classification, extinguishing agent, and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

C.

Power Distribution System Circuits: Where permitted and overhead and exposed for surveillance, wiring circuits, not exceeding 125-V ac, 20-A rating, and lighting circuits may be nonmetallic sheathed cable.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1

TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A.

General: Arrange with Government and existing users, for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

1.

Provide adequate capacity at each stage of construction.

B.

Sewers and Drainage: If sewers are available, provide temporary connections to remove effluent that can be discharged lawfully. If sewers cannot be lawfully used for discharge of effluent, provide containers to remove and dispose of effluent off-site in a lawful manner.

1.

Filter out excessive soil, construction debris, chemicals, oils, and similar contaminants that might clog sewers or pollute waterways before discharge.

2.

Connect to temporary sewers as directed by Government.

C.

Water Service: Use of existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Government. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

D.

Sanitary Facilities: Use of existing sanitary facilities will not be permitted. See Section 01105, Special Conditions, Para. 1.14.B.

E.

Heating and Cooling: Provide temporary heating and cooling required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed and so as to minimize energy consumption.

F.

Ventilation and Humidity Control: Provide temporary ventilation required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed and so as to minimize energy consumption.

G.

Electric Power Service: Use of existing electric power service will be permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to Government.

H.

Electric Distribution: Provide receptacle outlets adequate for connection of power tools and equipment.

I.

Lighting: Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for construction operations.

END OF SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY CONTROLS

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